Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-06

-ova. Holiday OF Portsmouth, Moncure.
sfrs Stili. Mrs. Edwin Beasley. Misses
'Na-y Beasley. Mary Friend. Anne and
roberta Gill Nan. Davis. Lillian Nichols,
Matte Watson. Frances Ream. Otelia
gobnston, Mary Zeleme Johnston. Lulu
rad. OF Cumberland, Nd; Mamie Scott,
md Mrs. Preston Roper. Little Miss
DONNA Claiborne and her brother Ro-
psrt we're not by any means among the
set attractive features OF the occasion
dispensing gracefully the punches and the
.eore-cards. which. by the way, were ex-
ccedlngly dainty.
Miss kathryn Perclvall, whose charm
eng entertainment OF the Afternoon Club
am fingers IN our memories. gave an
other delightful card party on FRIDAY
~ieht The cordiality Of the hostess. de-
We,ous refreshments. and beautiful prizes
together made an evening OF consum-
nate enjoyment for the fortunate guests.
Mo were Misses Mamie Scott. Elise
harrison Mary thinner, Margaret Zim-
mar Bessie and Loper Ncnable. Mary
FRIEND Lcdhoator. Mary Beasley. Matte
and Lucy Watson. Roberta Gin, Bessie
Boiling Lulu Read, Mr.. and Mrs Il. c.
Kent. Mr. and Mrs. +. +. Goodwin. DR..
and Mrs John Herbert Claiborne. Mr.
end Nrs. George Cameron, Mr.. and Mrs.
charles Trottcr Lassiter; Messrs. Harry
Mann Leroy Roper, John Watson. Her
p rt Mann. William Budd. John Movler.
d. ". G. Icigh. Jr., Dunlop Routh. Bart.
Roper. william Habliston, Robert Wat
son w J.. thinner, Sam. Arlington. and
spooner Eppes.
Mrs. George Mason, whose entertain
rrcnts are always a source OF the great
,st pleasure and whose hospitable nature
aad gentle manners combine 10 make
rer a perfect hostess. entertained the
this occasion the honor OF wearing (p)
fhe laurel wreath was contested for bv.
Che following: Mesdames Nichols. Meade
Waite Cameron. Harrison, McGn, Vena-
Die. Hinton, Stratton. McClevy. Kent.
s,vl suily, a. c. Pryor. +. II. Patterson
James Masons. Misses Roberta Gin. Lena
Notenius. I. V. Jones. Anne Gill. and
Carrle Pryor. Miss Emily Mason and
.fohn Blair Mason were assisted I'm their
Important duties OF keeping score by
Miss Margaret Gill and Banister Pryor.
The usual Friday night german, though
small was exceptionally pretty. Led by
s'r Wallace jefferson and Mr.. w. c.
Young. II was unanimously declared a
great success.
Miss Leavepworth, Of Iowa. IS visiting
yer cousins. the Misses Ieavenworth. on
Market street.
Miss Grace McGnl has returned after
delightful visit 10 Mrs. Thomas Scott,
OF Richmond.
Miss Anna Mercer Dunlop and her
mother. Mrs. Jarratt. are in New York.
Miss Ledbeater, OF Alexandra. is the
caest OF Miss Elise Harrison, on Wash
iuri0n street.
Miss Saunders. OF Louisa. was the
flest OF Miss Habliston, for a few days
This week.
Miss Louise thinner is the guest of
Hiss Epes. al City Point.
Miss Louise Read, OF Cumberland. Nd,
&, The guest Of her cousins. the Misses
Nenable on Washington street
Mrs David Dunlop achieved a social
triumph. indeed, on Friday. when she
gave a luncheon 10 her sister, Miss John
sion. and her guest, Miss Boiling, Of Bal
tm0re which was by far the most ele-
E.nt entertainment given in Petersburg
l0r many years. Her palatial home, rich
ln treasures Of art. collected during their
travels abroad. was transformed into
Cd very fairyland by the magnificent
palms and hundreds Of La France roses,
brilliant lights. which appealed TO the
sense OF beauty. while the band Of musi-
clans, hidden by palms. filed the air
with melody, as IL was with fragrance.
Mrs. Dunlop was beautiful in a Worth
gown Of yellow brocade lace. heliotrope
velvet. with diamond ornaments, while
MISS johnston wore lovely gown of
sray with red trimmings, pearl orna-
mcnts, and Miss Boiling, pink silk and
pearl ornaments. The tables, with pink
laded candles in many-branched silver
.andelabra. exquisite roses, lace centre
accs laid over pink satin. with ropes of
milaX extended from the centrepieces,
lrge cut-glass bowls filled with La
france roses, and the glittering cut-glass
and silver made a most beautiful picture.
willie the menu consisted of everything
tempt the most fastidious. The guests.
Hose places were designated by bon
lonnieres. in the form Of musical instru-
nents 0he name written on the top OF
I'D. TO which were attached punches
& violets. beautiful souvenirs of this
most delightful luncheon, were Misses |
nie Vaughan, Kate Steele. Wilmer, |
cster. Spltenius. Kate Mann, Ella and |
anet %nard. Mary and Margaret Zim-
ler. Sallie and Mary Meade Bernard, /
A.. Ian Nichols, Fannie Budd. Mary Pat |
eson, Virginia Lassiter, Katheryn Per- |
wal Leipcr Venable, Matte Watson |
fairy Friend. Carrie Pryor, Mrs. David /
dunlop. Jr.. Misses Anne and Roberta /
3D. Marie and Grace McGill Martha |
-ollier. Mary Osborne. Nan. Davis. and |
Nary Bragg Robertson.