Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-27
THE COLONIAL DANES
BRILLIANT RECEPTION GIVEN ny
THEM LAST NIGHT.
IN HONOR OF MRS. TOWNSEND
The National President the Special
Guest OF Richmond Chnptcr-A Dis
tinguished Company Assemblies at
the JcffersOn-ThoscP Present

The reception given by tho Colonial
Danes Of America to the State Of Vir-
ginia last evening at the Jefferson was
one Of the most brilliant entertainments.
not only OF the season, but ever known
in the State
The beauty OF tho ladies assembled was
unusual, and many strangers being pres
ent added the charm of novelty, and the
elegant gowns gave color TO the assembly.
The reception took place in the green
drawing-room. and the adjacent smaller
drawing-room There was elegance in
every detail Of the reception. at the Same
time no unnecessary formality. Women
came from all parts of the Union.
BEAUTIFUL SUPPER-ROOM.
Supper was served in the second and
third sections Of the dining-room. There
were two special tables decorated in the
colors Of the society, broad bands of yell
low satin ribbon with blue satin ribbon
I'm centre extending diagonally across
the table. also yellow satin was artisti-
cally draped around the central bowl Of
marigolds blue silk of pale shade was on
the bowls. and tied with yellow ribbon.
Crystal candelabra held blue and yellow
candles. the blue candles being in yellow
surroundings. and yellow In blue. Dali
sizes. too. decorated the tables
Mrs. Howard Townsend, the national
president, was led to supper by Cover
nor Tyler and Mrs. Claiborne by Attor-
ney-General Montague.
Punch was served in the court. Those
serving punch were: Miss Julia Mayo,
pale. pink satin, old lace. diamonds; Mrs.
MOncure Perkins pink brocade lace, and
pearls: Mrs Charles Selden, black bro
cade lace, diamonds.
THE LADIES PRESENT.
Among the ladies present were:
Mrs. George w. Mayo, chairman Of the
reception. black grenadine, trimmings OF
white lace. and pearls.
Mrs. Howard Townsend president OF
the National Society. black satin, black
beaded net, diamonds.
Mrs Herbert Augustine Claiborne.
president Virginia Society of Colonial
Danes, white satin old lace, elegant
French gown. diamonds.
Mrs. Matthew f. Peasants, black SIX,
old lace
Mrs. Charles Washington Coleman
black silk, lilies of the valley.
Mrs William Russell Robinson, white
satin. oid lace, diamonds.
Mrs. Lucy Carter Trent black SILK
pearls.
Mrs. Reginald Gilman, black SATIN
white and black net trimmings.
Mrs william ID. Thomas. black satin'
diamonds.
Miss Ellen Wade. lilac satin.
Mrs. John Addison, black silk, dia-
monds.
Mrs Howard Hoge, blue and white
striped SILK. old duchess lace, jewels.
Mrs. William r. Robins, black net over
black satin, orange satin ribbons and
diamonds.
Mrs. Annie i. Camm. chairman Enter
tainment Committee. black satin, jet and
black net. French gown.
Mrs. James H. Dooley. black velvet,
old lace. diamonds.
Mrs. Hunter Mcclure, black velvet, old
point lace, diamonds
Mrs. Junius A. Mosby, black and white
striped silk, lace, diamonds.
Mrs Thomas Nelson Carter. black
mousseline de sole, embroidered In PINK
rosebuds over pink satin.
Mrs. William l.. Royal. white corded
silk. turquoise blue at the neck and
waist. diamonds
Mrs. Charles OBJ. Cowardin. white
satin. old lace diamonds.
Miss Mary Mabeu Lyons. pearl and
lilac satin. old lace. diamonds
Mrs. ". James Walker, white satin
brocade. old lace diamonds.
Mrs, Henry T. Wickham, white satin.
old lace. diamonds.
Mss Virginia Peasants black brocade,
black net lace diamonds.
Mrs. William T. Oppenhimer white
mousseline de sole. American Beauties.
Mrs. l.. c Trent, black silk. pearls.
Miss Minnie Cox, black net over cerise,
Jewels.
Mrs. w. NJ Coulling, pale-blue Paris
gown. diamonds. old lace.
Mrs. Charles Y. Darlington, pale lilac
satin. old lace diamonds.
Mrs John Lottier, white brocade, lace,
diamonds.
Mrs william II. Perkins, black satin
lace, old Jewels
Mrs John II. Drake, black brocade, net.
diamonds. American Beauties.
Mrs Landonia Randolph DaShiell,
white brocade lace. and pearls.
Mrs. W. W. Henry. black brocade, lace,
and diamonds.
Mrs. Selden S. Wright, black and white
striped silk.
Mrs. ST. Julien Ravenal. black silk.
Mrs. W. Russell Robinson, white satin,
hTOcaQe, Ola ldCcf allh h4"iiivi'""'
Mrs. Crelt. black brocade
Mrs. Hubbard, black satin, old lace
diamonds ,
Mrs. James Lyons, white satin procaue'
Iace diamonds. lnies-of-the-valley.
Miss Elizabeth Byrd Nicholas, black
brocade. old lace and diamonds.
Mrs. William Farnholm, pale-greeh
MORE velvet and old diamonds.
Mrs. Speer blue and white-s'ripeu
Mrs. Brown, violet brocade, lace ana
.
Mrs Simon Bolivar Buckner elegant
French gown of pearl brocade' black
feather trimming, and white chiffon
rufles in front
Mrs. Richard Smith, white chifron over
hI,ie satin Valenciennes lace.
Mrs. John c. Robertson, black satin,
ea,lze and gold, old jewels
Mrs. !. Aston CabeI white satin
trimmed with turquoise stones. diamonds.
Miss BENEDICT yellow tulle over satin.
Miss Mamie Dunlop, pale-blue Or
candle.
Mrs. benjamin Palmer. pale-green and
white silk, French gown, PINK trinf-
mings. ,.
Mrs. Thomas Ballard or Washington
beautiful black and white costume.
Miss Susie Morris. white satin, tur-
ruoise velvet TRIMMINGS.