Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-02

-
cIub nrcsent were Misses Adele Tyler.
Kate Montague. Mary Mayo. Mabel 1000,
Daisy Wilson, Louie Walker, mamie
Saunders and the guests were Misses
katherine Halves, Eva Bowe, EizaDeth
Hayes. Mary Binford, and MISS La'h"'n'
OF Culpeper county, Va
A reception win be given by the Co
lonial Danes Of Virginia at the common
wealth Clnh on the evening OF February
18th. Mrs. william l.. Royal mas been
appointed by the president OF the so
ciety. Mrs. William Russell Robinson, 10
Man and direct the entertainment, WINCH
under her able leadership, assisted by the
committees which are TO have charge
Of different departments, II - saie 10
predict VIII be brilliant success MIS-.
ROYALS fame as a graceful ana accom-
pusned hostess has won for her TINS we'll
deserved precedence.
Mrs. John A. Coke gave beautilui
luncheon en- Thursday at o'clock. Inc
table decorations were pink ana green.
The centrepiece was an elaborate anu
EXQUISITE creation OF white and goid en-
broidery, and Nile-green chinon. VIII
yiolets showered over it. Dresden lamp
rested upon this. under green Neheuiah
glass globe. and on either sloe VASES
OF Testout roses on silver platters, arouhu
which were corsage bouquets OF ny oi
The valley. lied with green ribbons, which
were afterward presented TO each guest
Al the ends Of the table were SILVER
candelabra, with pink candles. covers
were laid for eighteen, ana aellclous
menu was served In ten courses. inOse
prcscnt were: Mesdames David Il. leh-
nang A. S. Buford. Charles DaVenport'
Gideon Davenport c. D. LahsnoIne,
Jackson Guy, James peasants D d.laS
Flanagan. w. G. Miller, John Hunter
& Nv Travers. w James Walker. James
Dooley. Allan Talbot. 5. II. Hawes, T.
ID. Steger. L. l.. Lewis and John a. Oohe'
Mr.. Alexander Cameron's game supper
to a number Of his gentlemen TRENDS on
Friday evening was very elegant ana
complete. The table decorations were
rich crimson, in flowers, lamps, ana SIX
scarfs Every guest was seated: ana an
el,. borate supper OF wines, with cnolce
viands. was greatly enjoyed. Those pres
ent were Messrs. John Dunlop, Fred. X.
Scott. Charles II. Stringfellow, Lewis
Gintcr, John Pope. w. Gordon McCabe,
Judges Keith, Lewis, and Staples, Leu
tenant-Goyernor Kent, Alfred L. Harris,
Andrew Christian. Barton Wise, Powen
holland, Captain Pegram, Major Il. ID. l.
Myers, Major Thomas Peyton, Major Ar
shaw, Messrs. John Montague, and FRANK
Chamberlayne.
The lecture by Mr.. Wyndham r. Mere
dith before the Woman's club on satur-
day evening, subject Thomas JEFFERSON
was one of the finest in every respect
given during the season. The rooms were
crowded with representative men ana
women, who thoroughly enjoyed and APP
u. fVIN
character, life, and work Of the great
statesman by the pen and words of the
gifted speaker. The tribute paid to the
University Of Virginia was pathetic and
beautiful, and nigh: well incite the in
terest and sympathy Of his hearers 10
noble and self-sacriicing work In It's
restoration. After the lecture tea was
served, Mrs. i. D. Stegar presiding. as
sisted by Mrs. Strudwlck, Mrs. Joseph
White. and Miss WellfoHi
"The Daughters Of the Confederacy,"
patriotic society which was organized a
short time ago, had very enthusiastic
meeting at the residence OF Major NOR
man " Randolph on Thursday at u
o'clock. The officers chosen were: Presl-
dent. Mrs. y. " Randolph; First Vice
President, Miss May Baughman; Second
Nice-Presdent, Mrs. j. II. b. Stuart
Treasurer. Mrs. Frank T. Crump; Secre-
tay, Mrs. Austin Brockenbrough. Execu-
tive Committee--Miss Ella Thomas, Mrs.
]. Taylor Ellyson, Miss Kate Lee, MISS
Minnie Baughman, Mrs. Charles L. Boil
ing, and Miss Ellen Clarke.
The objects of the society are beneyo-
lent, in carrying for all worthy Con-
federate soldiers and their families who
are In need; and historical in collecting
of the war; in making every effort TO
perpetuate the memory OF our Confederate
heroes. and the cause for which they
fought and D. and in endeavoring 10
introduce into our schools only such
American histories as are just and true.
The badge to be worn shall be that de-
designed for the initial chapter at Char-
lottesvile, Va. which Is an open circle,
of white-enamel, bearing in letters Of
gold the inscription, Daughters Of the
Confederacy, 1916" with the first and
last flags OF the Confederate States,
crossed in the open centre. All loyal
Confederate women and daughters OF
the same are eligible for membership,
and all such are urged to join the So
ciety, and to use their influence to In
9erest in 1t as many OF the younger gene
ration as possible, that in their turn they
may carry on this good work OF love
for our southern heroes. the next meet
q ing Will be held at the home OF Mrs.
Randolph. 5l2 east Grace. February 9th, at
II o'clock.
One Of the most elegant entertainments
of the season was the pink tea given
on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. S. II.
Binswanger in honor of her guest, Mrs.
Il. Binswanger. of Kansas City. The
decorations Of the halls, parlors, and
dining-room were entirely pink; lamps
with pink shades, candelabra with pink
candles, and carnations In beautiful pro-
fusion everywhere. Very unique features
were introduced for the amusement OF
the guests, and appropriate prizes award
ed. Beautiful pink menu-cards announced
the delicacies TO be served during the
afternoon. Among the guests were: Mrs.
Il. Binswanger; Misses Mona Binswanger.
Josie Kaufman, and Rosa Fleischman;
and Mesdames Il. n. Calisch, Isaac Thai
miner, l.. l.. Strause, 1. j. Strause. Sam
Cohen, Isaac Cohen, A. II. Kaufman,
/. Kaufman. j. H. Kaufman, Moses
Thalhimer, Joseph Trauerman, II. S.
Binswanger; Bertha Powell, Chicago,
III; l. Haggerdorn, Philadelphia; Myer
Sycle, Isaac Stern, and others.
The Tit-for-Tat Club composed Of ten
lovely young girls, gave the second OF
their series of entertainments at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Fred S. Myers, on west
Franklin street, on Wednesday evening.
Large palms filled the halls, and the par
lors and dinins-room were beautifully
decorated in red and white. the colors Of
the club. Being a leap-year entertain
ment, souvenirs were given the gentlemen.
consisting OF packages OF fancy cigarettes
in red and white. Dancing was the
order OF entertainment and 1t was kept
up TO the small hours with great spirit
handsome supper was served Of oysters,
salads, birds, creams, and bonbons. The