Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
WARRENTON.
The Most Brilliant Social Event of
the seuaou.


WARRENTON, VA, August 2s-(Spe-
cial.)-The most brilliant affair of the
season was Inc german last night, given
by lhe young married ladies and girls.
II has been the custom here Tor many
years that during the summer the fair
sex tender such a return for the many
dances given them by the men. So last
night, under the especial patronage Of
Mrs. William c. Marshall, it seemed as
IL they were determined that no touch
should be left unfinished 10 make the oc-
cas.on % beautiful success. The han was
decorated in draperies Of soft blues and
yellows, ana brilliantly lighted. on the
stage looking on and chaperOning,
might be noticed Mrs. Percy Charrington,
in violet velvet decollete; Mrs Tan
dale, in black silk; Or. and Mrs Chris
tian, Of tho University of Virginia, who
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs l.. ID. Passaur,
who were also present; Mr.. and Mrs.
William Noot, Of Westmoreland; Mr..
George j. Stone. president Of the ger
man club; Mrs. Radcliffe HOrderne, and
Mrs. Nosbit.
1t being q bal poudre, the effect Of the
dancers going through the graceful and
intricate figures was very picturesque.
in a pompadour gown with powdered hair.
She danced with Mr. Sam. Appleton. Her
sister Miss Lizzie Tyler, wore a Paris
made gown Of black, with turquoise, blue
velvet bodice. and danced with Mr..
Islam Keith, Jr. Mrs. John Hooe was
there, looking very lovely in a white and
gold silk; she danced the german with
her husband. one of the most stately
figures on the floor was Miss Stanton, OF
Chicago, who wore an exquisite gown or
pink MORE; her partner was Mr.. Norman
Beyan. Miss Eeclel Beaumont, of Ha-
gerstown, was dancing with Mr. A. w.
Trotter; Miss Laura Kirk, Of Baltimore
with Mr.. Willie Edmonds; Miss Mary
Forbes with Mr.. Edwin King; Miss Mary
Kirk with Mr. John Stone; Miss Landon
Iicks with Mr.. Douglas Mcintyre; Miss
Houston with Mr.. Robert Barry; Miss
Lizzie Fair with Major Hillhouse; Miss
Ethel Spilman with Nj. Jim BOreman;
Miss Marion Payne with DR.. Morton
Douglas: Miss Matte Payne with Mr..
McCaleb; Miss Edith Jones, of Richmond
with Mr.. Russell Landale; Miss Georgia
Charrington with Mr.. Cecil Landale; Miss
Virginia CharringtOn with Mr.. Norbourne
Robinson; Miss Annie Day with Mr.
Markham Payne; Miss Ellie Day with
Mr. John Wyer; Miss Lily Cox, or
Georgetown, with Mr. Willie Mason; Miss
Menetree, of Petersburg, with Mr. j. X.
Maddux; Miss Dulaney, of Baltimore.
with Mr.. Fitz Payne, of Roanoke;' MISS
Lizzie Shuster with Mr. Philip Nelson;
Miss Annie Early with Mr.. Iyler
Of Washington, and Mr.. ana
Mrs. Frank Barker and Mr.. ana
Mrs l.. Il. w. Barker. Mrs. Frank Bar
ker wore an unusually handsome gown of
whfte satin, made in London, and trim
med with rare old lace. Mrs. II. Beverley
slater was also among the dancers, look
ing. as usual, very handsome. Mr.. Slater
G.. ne up from Baltimore for the occasion.
The german was led by Mr.. Turner Day
with Miss Lily Urquhart, one of Rich
mond's many charming daughters. Weber
PLAYED i'm his best form. and many ola
things. such as "Semper Ftdilis' ana
Louisiana Lou" were especially request
ed. and rendered with peculiar enthusi-
asm. There were seven or eight stays
most OF whom were strangers, but they
seemed TO have almost as good time
ass those who were blessed with partners
as they seemed to be out in nearly
every figure s,e-
The Catholics realized the sum az Sl6o
from the children's entertainment on
Thursday evening given under the pa
tronage Of Mrs. Thomas Semmes Tor the
benefit Of the little church here.
Judge and Mrs. James keith, OF flch-
mond. with their two children. are at
"Woodbourne."
Miss Edith Jones left Warrenton TINS
morning TO visit a friend in SperryVllle
before returning to Richmond.