Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-02

One Of the most delightful entertain
mcnts Of the week was the dance given
by Misses Elizabeth and Elise Davenport
on "Wednesday evening The spacious
parlors were peculiarly appropriate for
dancing, and nj u O'Clock a delicious sup
per was served Those present were
J Misses Elise Davenport. white organdie
l over nink silk: Elizabeth Davenport.
white oreaud!e over pink silk; HenIng-
nam SpIlman. pink brocoded silk; Mar
! guerite Warwick, blue MORE de sole;
/ Thorn. blue crepe; Lucy Hayes. white
orcandie aud lilac ribbons. Catharine
Lindsey. pink silk: Sue SSipwith white
satin; ellie Carmichael. white Organdie;
| Bessie Walker. white organdic over blue
silk; Carroll Wexford. white organdie
over green silk: Edith White, yellow
| crepe posie Meredith. white organdie'
Jennie BOYD: white musnn; Miss van
wych. white organdie. The gentlemen
were Mcssrs Sam. Watkins, Sam. Brock
enrough. Joel Perrin. Julian Mckenny,
Bridges. Warrlck. Skipwith. Tazewell
and Tiitleton Fiizgerald. Talbot. john
son. Stringfcllow, Bryakin. Fuller. Hob
son. McAdams. Boiling. besides many
others. The chaperons were Mrs. Charles
Davenport. Mrs. Gideon davenport Mrs.
Royal. Mrs. Boiling. and Mrs. White.
Tea at the Womans Club on Monday
afternoon was well attended, and was
presided over by Mrs. Charles Davenport,
assisted by Miss Elizabeth Douthat. On
Tuesday afternoon Mr.. Arthur II. Clarke
gave a stereopticon lecture before the
| club on Westminster Abbey. Mrs Il. l..
Purcell introduced the lecturer, who be-
gan by showing his audience views OF
tho principal monuments and artistic
buildings in Richmond. Washington. and
New York before taking them TO London,
where he introduced them to the most
interesting parts Of the English capital
on their way to the Abbey. Westminster
Abbey was thoroughly shown by numer-
Gus exterior and interior Views, and those
present were indebted to Mr.. Clarke for
a most pleasant afternoon.
The chairmans guests were Mrs. "A. b..
Clarke. Mrs. X. NJ. Blankenship. Mrs.
Purcell Mrs. Gray Mrs. Thomas II.
Leavy. Miss Peasants. Miss Fitzpatrick.
Mrs w. w. Henry. Mrs. James Lyons,
and Miss Porterheld.
Mrs Morton K. Savage poured the tea,
assisted by Miss Catharine James.
Mrs Grey Skipwith, after a prolonged
absence in Paris and other European
cities on Friday evening again opened her
her friends Miss Sue Skipwith, one Of the
lovcliest of this seasons debutantes. as
well as Mr.. Hugh Skipwith and Mr.. Grey
Skipwith. on this occasion made their
entrance into society. The house from top
to bottom was a bower of beauty. Deco
rated in accordance with holly, American
Beauties and carnations, and brilliantly
lighted, the first floor was the scene OIL
the reception of several hundred Of the
IL. l,r1 on women
the most beautiful and most beau
tifully dressed. that Richmond So
cicty can produce. The dining-room was
hung with red silk, and lighted with red
shaded lamps. In the centre Of the table
was a cut-glass bowl of American Beauty
roses. The supper was served in old Nlr-
ginia style with oysters, saddle of NUT
ton. wild turkeys, old Virginia hams,
chicken and turkey salads, and terrapin,
with old-fashioned Charlotte Russo, ices,
of all kinds, frozen punch, apple toddy
and old family sherry. Wax candles
everywhere added their soft glow to the
beauty and brilliancy of the scene. Con-
cealed by growing plants in one corner
Of the hall was the band of musicians
who played throughout the evening many
beautiful melodies and airs. One of the
most popular portions of the house was
the tete-a-tete-room, at the head OF the
llEl v. i
shaded lamps lounges, easy-chairs, and
palms. holly, and mistletoe. pleasant
innovation in the order of the entertain
ment. like the introducing of the sons OF
the house. was the presence OF NUMBER
of gentlemen, among those receiving
Those receiving were Mrs. Grey Skipwith,
white satin, covered with point lace and
looped with white feather tips and dia-
mond ornaments; Miss Sue skipwith,
Worth gown of yellow satin; Mrs. John
Dunlop Paris gown OF lavender ana
duchess lace. and diamonds; Mrs. Charles
Lathrop. white satin and diamonds; Mrs.
Enders. white satin; Mrs. Thomas Boil
ling, blue brocaded satin; Mrs. Adoiph
Osterloh, pink pcau de sole; Miss Julia
Harris. green silk: Miss Edna Forbes,
white satin; Miss Eleanor Bosher. white
satin. with chiffon overdress; Miss Bessie
Martin. white silk; Miss Annis Howard.
pink satin: Miss Virginia Hayes, blue
satin; Miss Mary Hayes, white satin; and
Messrs. Allan Talbot, William Grant,
Robert Campbell. Grey Skipwith, ana
Hugh Skipwith.
Among the guests honored with invita-
lions were Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Parrish,
Mrs. IT. r. Eggleston, Mr.. Eggleston, Mr.
and Mrs Wilson, Mrs. Ford, Mrs. VIII
liams, Mrs. Whitley, Mrs. William
Allen, Mrs. ]. Hoge Tyler, Mrs Sallie
Hemphnl. Mrs. Borden, Mrs. Harriet
Brandy, Mrs. Leppell. Mr.. and Mrs. Ash
ton Starke. Mrs. McClaren. Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dunlop. Mr.. and Mrs. James Ali
son. Mr. and Mrs. William Trgg, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Morton. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Boiling Mr.. and Mrs. James Pat
ton, Mr. and Mrs. Moncure Perkins, Mr..
Adolph Osterloh. Mr.. William Royal Mr..
Charles Lathrop. Mr.. and Mrs. Gideon
Davenport, Mr.. and Mrs. Donnan, Mr..
and Mrs. Buck, Mr. and Mrs. John Har-
rison, Mr.. and Mrs. william p. de Saus-
sure. Mr. and Mrs Robert Blankenship,
Mr. and Mrs. Hair, Mr.. and Mrs. II. ).
Hawes Jr., Miss Nah. Mrs. Isaac Daven-
port, Mrs. Ryland, Miss Ethel slater,
Mrs. Wilson, Mr.. Spencer Carter Mr..
John i. Palmer, Mr.. j. F. Wexford, Mr..
George Nj. Reed, Miss Leila Gray; Misses
Annie Gray, Elizabeth Brander. Drewry,
Deane. Ellen Bruce, Adele Archer, Susie
Wexford, Agnes Mccarthy, Eleanor
Bosher, Ellen Hobson, Carrie Talbot,
FIossie Talbot, Anne Tenant, Bessie
Pace Ethel Pace. Ellen Cooke, Palmer,
Meme Myers, Leila Myers, Lucy Worme-
ley. Emsie Pegram, Virginia Mcleod,
Rec watkins, Lily Urquhart, Kate Har-
ris Marian Harris. Mabel Walker, Lulu
Walker, Taylor. Annie Guy, Lizzie Boyd,
Mary Hill, Hattie Ross, Susie Noting;
Messrs. j. z. Willard. John p. George,
c. s. Strlngfellow, George Lee, Jordan
Leake. Carlton Mckinney, Julian Nc
Kenney. w r. Masse r. V. Marye T..
c. MAYO, Gray Moseley, ID. Mcdonald
DR.. Miller, DR.. Stewart Mcclure, Dr.