Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-11
HOLIDAYS TO BE GAY.
TIE SOCIAL LIFE IN RICHMOND TO
BE QUITE BRIGHT.
EVENTS OF THE PAST WEEK.
Several Elegant Entertainments in
Honor of Distinguished Visitors
fair-PersOnnI and Other Notes.

fair-PersonnI and other Notes.
Christmas, wreathed in holly and mis-
ret1e with its jolly patron, Santa Claus,
will soon be here. At that time we can
truly say: "Then. be We glad good people.
this time Of all the year" Then II Is
that the "grown-up'' folks forget their
care for a brief season and join in the
fln and pleasant folly Of Chrisunas-tiTne.
The young folks grow mad with delight
and the festive firecracker strikes terror
20 many a timid soul. IT is also time
o. bliss 10 next years debutantes. who
flock from boarding-school 10 enjoy two
short weeks Of liberty and gaye'y. Rich
moud society will not be l1.l during the
holidays. either The Friday evening be-
fore Christmas the Westmcreand Cinb
will give It's annual reception. On the
S,h the TUESDAY" will give its Christ
mas german, and the same week The
Christmas dance of the JUNIOR cotillon
will take place. Many private entertain
ments Of interesting and delightful char
Gcter will also be given during the hrli-
days.
The feature of this week will he a
"coullon" given by Miss Grace Shields on
the occasion OF her debut Into society
Judge and Mrs. Edmund Waddill nave
also issued invitations for coming
Ou+" reception. to be given in honor OF
their daughters, Misses Juliet and Mary
Waddul. who are among this seasons
debu-antes There are also rumors or a
delghtful tea, TO be given by promi-
uert society woman.
The social side OF the visit Of the Union
OF American Hebrew Congregations 10
This city was a most delightful one, ana
many splendid entertainments were given
IN their honor Wednesday evening
magniacent banquet was rendered them
at the Jefferson. At this banquet there
were covers laid for 17S guests, and at
each plate was placed beautiful souVe-
rr book. containing the menu, lists OF
toasts and speeches, and an Illustrated
history OF he city of Richmond. TUESDAY
evening the Jefferson Club gave them
musicale and ball Whatever this organi-
zqt0u does is done we'll as this splendid
entertainment fully demonstrated. ms
was rrobablv the most brilliant event that
has vet taken place under these auspices
The clubhouse was decorated with paiIns
and cut-fowers and the stage draped WIN
the national colors Following the musl-
tful voices were heard, came the pan,
and a sumptuous supper was served
shortly before midnight. Besides the
usual brilliant company that ATTENDS the
functions Of the club. there were many
distinguished strangers. on IhuIsuay
the members Of the union went On an
excursion TO Ola Point on a specai tralll;
Tbev made an inspection Of the ship-yard
while passing through Newport News.
and arrived at Old Point at noon Ihey
uncbod at the Hotel Chamberiin, where
covers for $50 were laid. They returned
On the G. o'clock train TO Richmond. Many
left for their homes on THURSDAY an9
Others on Friday morning. Ihey re.u. tl,~
home with pleasant impressions ~ Ill
GINA ana the good people OF her c~p''"'
city.
The charity ball, held Friday evening
from 10 I, at the Jefferson Hotel, was
Z splendid success. both from soeial
and financial standpoint. 1t was IN every
way a magnificent affair. The Decoration
~ the supper tables. the supper tn'
music each was perfect in It's own N"s
The ately and beautiful patronesses anu
the MANY pretty girls In their handsome
gowns made a most Impressive anu
lovely picture. The stately measures OF
the SQUARE set were alternated with the
FDrehuv two-step and graceful waltz
The Introduction OF the square set chaI-
ectar.zes the ball and makes IL au-
ferelt from other species OF entertain
mert. Professor Rheinhardts bano pisS
el the most enhancing music, ana MI
Adoghus Blair made an ehcieht c"~"-
man Of the Floor Committee. III
This bail was given for the oenent OF
est Paups Home for the Aged" and was
managed by the board OF that lnsutuuon,
which shouid ha congratulated on It's
brilliant success.
On Monday. the Central Committee OF
The Association for the Preservation Oh
Virginia Antiquities met at the HISTORICAL
Society The cast for the "Nidsummer
Nights Dream" has been selected ana
The play IS in good working order Inc
overture. Incidental music. marches ana
dances OF this play Will be from Men,
cessohn's midsummer Nights Dream"
On Tuesday the annual meeting OF the
Confederate Memorial Literary society
vas held at the Museum. the eiecuoh
or officers took place and interesting re-
ports were submitted. Mrs. Joseph Bryan.
PRESIDENT Of the society, made psautiiu'
address. reviewing the years work. Airs.
Bryan said: when. In 1880, the proJect
Of establishing a Confederate Museum
"toi pidHneu, VIC "eis
Ly such serious difficulties that 20 many
u seemed a wild. II not hopeless /
scheme. To-day II Is an assured fact
Tor the difficulties were removed. the
psrplexing questions solved, and the way
opened for us in a truly marvellous man
ner On all sides help has been Afforded
send the kindly interest Of strangers has
eneered US on
musicale will be given in the Assem-
by Han % Richmond College on Friday
evening next, under the auspices ana
Tor the benefit OF the Nh Sigma Rho Lit
erary Society az the college This society /
u the Oldest organization OF Us kind IN I
The institution, and many alumni. nov
famous jurists and divines will recall
Lely rsst .z.s>.lo.t sAarta tf1Ou tha 4