Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-02
NEW.YEAR'S-OAY IN RICHMOND.
Ths Governors Reception a Most Delight
fuI AfYaIr-Otber Social Features

New-Year' s-day did not bring a general
suspension of business In Richmond but
1t was marked by a partial cessation from
labor, the customary good resolutions on
the part OF almost everybody, by hume
rous receptions and entertainments, one
or two marriages, and by droyeS OF
young people rushing to the lakes foI
skating The banks. courts, public offices,
&C., were closed, and many OF the facto-
ries were not in operation. The Law and
Equity Court was in session for an hour
or so, but no business or importance was
transacted.
THE GOVERNORS RECEPTION.
A notable social feature OF the anniver-
sary was the reception given by Governor
OFerrall at the Executive Mansion: The
affair was rendered all the more delight
full by reason Of the fact that II was en-
tirely informal. The whole lower floor
OF the building was thrown open, the
halls and rooms tastefully decorated with
potted plants and palms. and in the back
elegantly appointed table. Visitors con-
tinued to call from II NJ. to 10 Z. NJ. and
were most Hospitality received by the
Governor Mrs. O'Ferrall assisting at
times in entertaining them, as did the
daughters of the household--little Miss
Helen and little Mabel. The occasion was
characterized by an entire absence OF
anything that savored OF a state function.
the whole object of the host and hostess
being to make their friends at home, and
in this they succeeded to the letter.
Among the many callers were Judge
James Keith. Judge l.. L. Lewis, Mr..
Alexander Cameron, Rev. Dr. George
Cooper, Captain Philip Haxall. Mr.. James
Il. Pace. Mr.. Thomas Potts. Major James
II. Dooley, Mr. w. ID. Chesterman, Colo
mel G. T.. Wingo, Captain James Werth.
Mr.: Roosevelt Page, Mr. Richard, II.
Gaines. Mr.. Il. C. Wherry, Colonel J. V.
l. lot 1 am .
Taylor Ellyson. Mr.. John Chambiin. DH.
J. a. White. Captain George Wayne An
derson, Colonel 10. Lane stern; DR.. IL.
Wythe Davis, Mr.. George l.. Cary Di.
Mr.. II. iClay Chamblin, Mr.. William
Ryan. DR.. J. G.. Trevilllan. Captain Har-
rlson, Mr.. +. II. Chesterman, Mr. Henry
=. I. sutton, DR. J. l.. NJ Curry. DR.. ".
ID. Thomas, Colonel Morton Marye, and
Captain James B. Baylor.
DIR. HATCHER'S RECEPTION.
The home Of Rev. Dr. William f.
Hatcher, the highly-esteemed pastor Of
Grace-Street Baptist church, ives the
scene Of most enjoyable New Year's-day
hours of and Q p. NJ. the fri nds of
the Doctor. who, without regard 10 creed.
had been invited TO call. did so In large
numbers. More than 400 persons paid
lnelf respects 10 the minister anu MS
wife and partook of their splendid hospi-
tality. The parlors, halls, and dining
room were in holiday attire. The decora-
tlons were of palms, ferns, cedar. holly,
red IS, and carnations. augmented by
large stand-Lamps, with shades OF red
In the evening the callers were In full
dress, and this added to the beauty OF
the scene. DR.. Hatcher made a most de-
lightful host. and had pleasant words and
good advice for every one.
Y. NJ. G. A. RECEPTION.
The Ladies' Committee Of the Young
Mems Christian Association kept open
house at Association Hal yesterday after
o'clock and entertained with the hOspi-
tality characteristic Of the association
The entertainment was given To the young
men of the city, and particularly 10 those
whose homes are not here. but who are
employed In the city. An elegant luncheon
was served, and 1t was certainly enjoyed
10 the fullest extent.
Secretary George +. Tibbitts, his assist
ants, and nearly all the active members
took part In entertaining. and the visitors
were made to feel perfectly at home. The
reception was OF an entirely Informal
nature, the entire building being thrown
open 10 the guests. Among the callers
who presented their compliments TO the
association were a large number OF the
most prominent people Of the city, includ-
ing both ladies and gentlemen.
In the afternoon delightful musical
programme was rendered for the pleasure
OF the visitors, and at night the leaders
in the gymnasium classes gave a splendid
exhibition OF their skill and proficiency
in physical culture.
NEW-YEAR'S-DAY NOTES.
The friends of little Miss Leake were
given quite charming New-Year party
last evening at the home OF her mother.
Mrs. T. G.. Leake, on south Third street.
The parlors were artistically decorated,
and band furnished delightful music.
The Allen az Ginter Branch of the
Am erican Tobacco Company yesterday
sent TO both the white and colored aims
houses two large packages OF cigarettes
and smoking tobacco.