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

| OF an ovation. In appearance she Is a
| petite blonde, whose golden hair waves
| back from a well-poised head. Her
| large. blue eyes are Swallowed by dark
brows and long lashes, Every feature
| is OF delicate mould. and her complexion
Is perfect
DIPLOMATIC GRACES.
Among the Diplomatic Corps there are
some pretty women, whose fair faces
could be taken as types Of the sex OF
their native lands The Minister from Bra
I'll. Senior Mendonca, has two daughters
of the dark, Spanish type, with the black
hair and brown eyes common to the
children of che Sunny South"
At the British Legation Is Miss Audrey
Pauncefote, daughter OF the Ambassador,
whose trim appearance and well-knit
figure make her a typical English girl
Prince Cantacuzene. the Ambassador
from Russia. has a young daughter,
who has not as yen made her entrance
into society. She is a tall. well-formed
girl with the blonde hair one always
sees in the women of the North and
healthy complexion. Being a devotee OF
art she gives her time almost exclusively
10 her lessons in that school. and to
see her in big. coarse Bingham apron,
standing before an easel, with her hands
well smeared with crayons. no one would
imagine her to be a princess OF the Rus
sias.
Nine. Arriago, wife OF the Minister
from Guatemala. is a pretty woman. and
perhaps. one of the best-looking Of the
married ladies among the diplomats.
Nine. Zeballas. of Peru, is a fine-look-
ing lady. of dark complexion, and is a
society favorite.
Nine. Patenotre wife OF the French Am
bassador. Is good-looking. and is quite
popular In the Diplomatic Corps, and
is always on the 20. Her receptions are
considered among the best at the capt.
tai. Her reception last night was scene
OF brilliancy which has seldom been
edualed here. the occasion being the
first notable affair given by the French
Ambassador and his charming young
wife.
HOME-FOLKS.
Virginia beauty is not lacking by any
means. but has many representatives who
maintain lis high standing in the social
world.
Mrs. Senator Martin. whose charming
teas and at homes are delightful as well
as fitting the position she occupies In
society. is both beautiful and handsome
She is at home every Thursday. and her
receptions are attended by the whole So
cial world.
Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. Mere
dith. Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Jones. Mrs
Otey the ladies OF the Virginia delegation
resident at the capital. are shining lights
and do honor TO their State as representa-
lives of the Old Dominion in the society
world. They are at home on Tuesday
II each week, and thrOngs come 10 pay
heir respects. These ladies', on their re-
,epton days. invite the young Virginia
10
Who have thus far participated in many
# these receptions are the Misses Con-
ad. Miss Hare. Miss Lyons. Miss Mine
Tree, and Miss Page, all of whom are
row spending the winner in this city.
Mrs. Robert Burke, Mrs. w. $. Burke.
md Miss WITT, Of Staunton, are quite
n addition to the Virginia colony resi-
lent at the capital. Miss WITT, who has
,pent many winters here, has won for
lerself many warm friends. She is tall
aud has dark hair and perfect figure
lances divinely, and gives dancing recep-
lions, which are enjoyed by all.
POSTAL NOTES.
Watkins L. Norman was commission
ID postmaster Of the city Of Lynchburg
Va, January 30th ultimo; James r. Her
ron. OF Crosses. Va, and Laura Lyle, OF
Maple. Va
Special service TO Star Lick, Rocking
ham county, from Dovesville. will be dis
continued from February 18th, ard the
office discontinued.
BEDFORD II. Mckee has been commits
stoned postmaster at Tolers, N. c., and
James T. Burnell at Pera, Va.
The name Of the Office late PeiltieTs
Mills. n. c., has been changed to Pelle-
tier.
Ex-Congressman John S. Henderson. OF
North Carolina, is i'm the city, stop
ping at the Metropolitan.
Montgomery c. Jackson, well-known |
young businessman Of Petersburg, is on !
a visit to friends in the city.
Colonel A. j. Andrews, first vice |
president Southern railway. of Raleigh. |
y. c., is in the city, registered at the Ra- |
leigh.
Colonel James d. Brady, Of Petersburg. |
who has a law-Ofiice in this city, and |
Is the counsel for two Virginia contest
ants. was circulating pretty freely on |
the floor OF the House this morning. Be
ing an ex-member. he is entitled TO this
privilege.
A marriage-license has been issued to
Harry b. Easton and Bertha A Posey
Of Alexandria, Va.
Randolph Harrison. OF Lynchburg |
Va, is registered at the Ebbitt House.
ARRIVALS.
Among the hotel arrivals to-day were
the following:
s Meredith Norfolk; ]. H. Vaughn,
md O. z. Heath, Norfolk; f. w. Smith
md wife. Fredericksburg. the Raleigh.
W. H. Stockbridge. Virginia: y. +.
Pnson. Richmond Hotel johnson.
r. w. Holsinger and wife, Charlottes-
vile, Va, Howard House.
r. DuRins. Richmond; NJ. Randolph,
Virginia; q. Gibner, Richmond; o.
Richmond: W. T. Cross,
North Carolina: II. b. Frissell and wife.
Virginia. ST. James.
f. w. Brown and A. c. Brown Roa-
rake. Va, Hotel Nendome.
r. l.. Gladney and d. X. Young, Uni
'ersity OF Virginia. United States Hotel.
J. NJ. Moody. North Carolina; w. l..
Brown, North Carolina; r. F. Seaton,
richmond National.
II. Il. Fris. North Carolina; d. VI.
'arrie, Richmond. Metropolitan.
GOOD-ROADS TRIP.
The Virginia Senators and Representa-
ives have received invitations from Spe-
ial-Agent Stone. of the Good-Roads Di
sion Of the Agricultural Department,
D join the Governor and members OF the
'irginla Legislature on their visit to Tren-
he good roads In two OF the New Jersey |
ounties Those who go from this point
ill leave by the $50 train going north
n Monday evening. and will join the
party at Trenton. where all
iii be the guests OF the New Jersey
legislature.
Elections Committee No. refused 10
How Congressman Tarsney, OF Missouri.
hose seat was contested. additional time
get more evidence, which would have
n important bearing on his case and re-
Drted in favor OF the contestant. This
ole had for NcDonald who Is asking |