Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09

hrOcade and lace: Mrs. Bradley :. john
son. handsome Dresden silk. With OUCH
essc lace and pink roses; Mrs.
Charles y. Wortlam. most effective gown
OF pale blue brocade.
Among the guests present were VII
liam l.. Thomas, AIR. and Mrs. =. W.
Travors. Alfred r. Harrls, f.. 7. Crump.
c. L. Buck, w. ]. Walker, Archer Ander-
son, Charles Davenport, Isaac Davenport
Alexander Cameron, Thomas BOILING
Meredith Montague, G. OBJ. Coward4h'
William T.. Royal. Frederick Peasants,
John Dunlop, John Kerr Branch, Poiteaux
Robinson, Charles L. Williams. NiTginlts
Newton, James II. Patton, ASH
ton Starkc. w. 5. Forbes, james Pleas
ants, John A. Coke. Dallas f.annagan'
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Maury. 3. $. Johnson,
John Endcrs, Caskie CabeN, freaerieh
Y. Scott. Josiah Rylard, Warner Moore
Wafer Morton. Thomas Moore james ~, ~
Doolsy. John Hocc, r. Strudw.ck' W.
Gordon McCabc, Charles L. workman
Levin Joynes, T. II. Perkins, j.. H. Efuh-
dy, James A. Woch, James Lyons
John Lyons. Joseph Willard. Graham
HObson. Brydon Tenant, Dr. and Mrs.
Thomas n. Page, General and Mrs. Brad
ley 4. johnson, Mrs. Rogers Delaney,
Mrs. Thomes r. Garter. Mrs. Bancroft,
Mis-. Thomas Edwards Mayo, Mrs David
h. Tenant. Mrs. a. y. Camn, DR.. ana
Mrs. O. A. Crenshaw. Misses RUTHERFORD
Misses Maury. Mr.. Il. ii. Maury. Captain
philip HaxaI. Misses Ross, Cameron,
Anderson. Harris. Tenant, Camm, Ky
land, Mcclure, Ellerson, Lyons, Cooke,
Scott, Bagby. Palmer, Williams. Pace
Patterson. Howard, Hobson, Wexford,
Talbot, Walker, and Mossrs. Davenport,
guson, Hobson, Palmer. Currie. Lee,
Potts, Talbot, Stern. Branch, Stacy,
Tucker. Haxall, Valentine. Gaines, Mayo.
Christian, Campbell, Holiday. Gray,
Cabcn, Rose. Patteson. Bruce, Boiling.
Wills Baskerville Fairfax. Strange.
Maury. Noland, Mcclure, Walker and
others.
The beautiful wedding Of Miss Sallie
Archer Bruce and Rev. Arthur b. Kinsol-
wing, with all the tasteful accessories Of
the ceremony. and the elegant and re-
Cherchc breakfast at the home Of Mrs.
Joseph r.. Anderson, is one Of the de-
lightful entertainments OF the season,
that leaves d tinge Of sadness in the
memory OF those who were present, as
well as many other friends The unwel-
come conviction that one Of the most be-
garden had been transplanted to sur
roundings more distant, for all time. can
but have pang Of regret, even while
congratulating the fortunate possessor Of
d bosom 50 rare.
A charming reunion Of seven sisters
was made the occasion Of a beautiful tea,
given by Miss Jane Rutherford, on
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lewis Z. Har-
vie, Of Danville, Va; Mrs. Lewis Wheat.
Miss Sarah rutherford, Mrs. George S.
Bernard: Mrs. Goodwin. Of Wytheville,
Va: Miss rutherford and Mrs. Thomas
NJ. rutherford. the seven sisters, com
posed the party receiving. assisted by
Miss Goodwin and Miss Bernard.
The front drawing-room was beautiful
~ adorned by ferns and palms. and yell
low lamps and candles; the library was
in green and white, and the diningroom
was rose color. pink carnations. and pink
shades. Beautiful old silver, cut-glass,
and china were among the choice orna-
ments of the table. The entertainment
was unique in respect 10 the company.
il was remarked that there were repre-
sentatves from almost every one OF the
old families Of Richmond. many OF whom
rarely attend entertainments OF any kind.
Mrs. l.. J.. Lewis and Mrs. G.. a. Daven-
port served punch, and Mrs r. y. Ruth
erfoord presided In the dining-rOOm, as
sisted bv a bcvy Of attractive young
ladies-Misses Annie Mcclure, Mary An
ders0n, Louise Claiborne. Elsie katcline,
Fannie Goodwin. Carrie Coleman, Martha
Jinsley. Ellen Runln, Daisy Wilson, Janet
Bernard, Claire Iinsiey, ana Lizzie Da-
Venport.
Later the young ladies were Joined by
young men, aud a game Of progressive
euchre enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward II. Crump enter
tanned a number of young friends at tea
on Wednesday evening in honor of their
guest, Miss Sailcr. Of Philadelphia. The
rooms were aglow with rosy lights and
flowers, and very attractive collation.
was served. Mrs. Crump was assisted IN
receiving and serving b. Mrs Robert q.
Rennolds. Mrs. John Lightfoot, Mrs.
Bradley S. Johnson, Mrs. James Allison,
Mrs. Nirginius Newton, and Mrs. Fannie
Tucker. Other guests were Misses Stew
art. Cameron. Anderson, Ellerson. Light
foot. Coles, Gray, Minor. Tenant, Har-
ris. Clark, Williams, Boykin, Robins, Nor
ris. Noting, and Messrs. Page, Gable, VIII
llams, Noting. Gaines, Ferguson, Daven-
port, Baskervill. Mayo. Anderson, Nalen-
tine, Pattison, Fairfax, Rutherford,
Ianghorne Lancaster Pinckney. Miller,
and Williams.
The final Assembly ball was as brilliant
as beautiful surroundings. fair women
and brave men" a magnificent supper,
delightful music and superb management
could make it. Many visitors TO the city
were handsomely entertained, and the
fame OF Richmond's hospitality VIII go
abroad after this final climax OF social
success. The scene was gorgeous TO the
beholdor and fascinating to the partei-
pants. Long live the Assembly, May II
continue through the years TO come as
perpetual occasion OF such reunions.
on Friday evening Miss Mabel Todd, the
charming debu,ante daughter or Mr..
Charles j.. Todd, gave a beautiful card
party to a number of young friends. Pro-
gressiVe ouchre was the game, and the
prizes were: First lady's. Dresden pic
ture frame: first gentleman's, a silver hat
brush, and consolation, a pretty silver
paper cutter.
Champagne punch was served during the
game. and a delightful supper of oysters,
salad. croduettes, parties. later.
The drawing rooms were charmlngly
attractive with Ia France roses and pink
lamps. The table decorations were taste
full and elegant. a contrepiece Of duchesse
lace over yellow satin. had large bowl
OF yellow tulips and white hyacinths. At
diagonal corners were lace mats over yell
low satin, with small cut glass vases filed
with tulips, and oppositeSto them small
Dresden lamps, with White and gold
shades.
The guests were: Misses Claudia Palmer,
Mary pace Carrie Talbot Lady Hob
son. Julia Harris. Mary Saunders. judith
peane. Carrie Elicit Miss Miller, Adele
TYLER. Virginia Drewry, Katharine Me-
Intlre. Mabel Walker, Nellie BoyiSin. IL
sic Cameron, Miss Powers. and Messrs.
Robert Campbell. Cham Peasants. Philip
Powers Paul Blanchard. Frank Potts
sam workman. Victor Williams, Mayo
Binford, George Reed, James Moncure