Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-11
FARlIEELIE.
A brilliant Reception and German
Politics.

FARMVILLE, VA. October 1O-(Sae-
cial.)-Two unusually brilliant society
events occurred here this week. They
were the reception at tho home OF Mr.
and Mrs. William G. Nenable and the
german at the Old Dominion Hotel both
given IN honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. p
Venable on their arrival here from their
bridal tour. The reception was from TO
7 o'clock =. NJ, and the german from
10 o'clock the same evening. Those who
assisted in receiving in the home were
Miss Ottie Fleming. OF Richmond. in pink
satin and natural flowers. Miss Pearl
Venable in pink silk and chiffon. Bride
roses; Miss Essie Paulette. I'm white satin
and chiffon. violets; Miss Gertie Andcr-
son, in pink organdy over silk, forgetme-
nots; Miss Nette Norton in brocaded
pink silk, hyacinths; Miss Mary Walden,
OF Petersburg. In white organdy. maiden
hair ferns. and Miss Ruby Venable. in
pink silk.
The bride was exquisitely attired in
white silk and chiffon, and held in one
hand a pretty bouquet OF Bride roses.
The hall parlors, and dining-room were
turned into veritable fiower-gardens,
while the numerous colored lamps shed
their delicate tints upon the lovely scene.
In corner OF one OF the drawng-roomS
wero tho many handsome presents, attestl
ing the popularity of tho bride and groom.
An enjoyable feature OF the occasion was
an Italian band, which hid from view or
tho guests amid the foliage and plants,
played continuously some OF the sweetest
airs throughout the reception.
THE GERMAN.
Never was there a more brilliant occa-
sion in Farnvile than was the german
which followed the reception. The spa
cious dining hall Of the Old Dominion was
handsomely decorated with American
flags and bunting, while artisticsllly work
ed in one wall were the letters ~. r."
the initials Of the couple in whose honor
the dance was given. The Italian band
furnished the music, and the occasion was
one OF greatest enjoyment 10 ell parti-
chants.
Some OF those present were:
Mr.. Monroe Morton and Miss Mary
Hoooer.
Mr.. Reid BoylSln and Miss Lula Morton
Mr.. John Stokes and Miss Dixie Tucker.
Mr.. b. L. Spindle. Of Roanoke. and Miss
Josie Morton.
Mr.. Robert Duvau and Miss wylie, OF
Amelia
Mr. Hampton Fleming. OF Richmopd.
and Miss Pearl Venable
DR.. Chap Jones. of Charlotte, and Miss
Ottie Fleming, Of Richmond
Mr.. Saunders Blanton and Miss Lizzie
Wicker.
Mr. Hall, OF Petersburg. and Miss vir-
gle Morton
Mr. Warren Wood OF Charlotte, and
Miss Bessie Goode Of Mecklenburg.
Mr.. Hunter Steger and Miss Mary Jones'
OF Brunswick.
Mr.. w. b. Morris and Miss Mary
Brookes, OF Richmond.
The chaperons were Mrs. Dr. White
Mrs p. w. Mckinney, Mrs. o. r. Wicker
Mrs. w. t. Blanton, and Mrs. f. NJ.
Bugs.
POLITICAL
The Republicans in this vicinity are
thoroughly demorallzed. and their party
organization Is completely disrupted-cer>
tainly so far as this county - concerned
Among the few white Republicans there
are chickering's. and some have had per
sonal encounters growing out or fac
tlonal differences. Some OF the leaders
claim that no money has been sent 10
this county FOR campaign expenses and
that without il they will do no work
These conditions have tended 70 swell the
numbers OF a colored Bryan and SewaH
club. which has been organized in this
.iace
Miss Nettie Morton left Thursday for a
visit TO relatives in Lynchburg.
Miss Ottie Fleming OF Richmond, re-
turned home this week.
Mrs. William G.. Reed and daughter. or
New York. are visiting their aunt Mrs
s. r. Bliss
Mr. ]. l.. Waddell. an aged ex-Confede-
rate soldier. and a brother OF Mrs ]. =
Hart. f. In extremls from pneumonia
Miss Gertie Anderson attended the
woman's Christian Temperance Union at
Newport News. Va.
Miss Mary Hooper is home again from
an extended visit to Roanoke.
Mrs. A. b. Davis. Of Richmond. IS here
visiting her son. Mr.. c. w. Davis, who
has been al for some months.
Mr. Empie Rltnour. OF Washington. D