Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-30
WILLIAMSBURG.
4 Handsome Tea-Fraternity Recital
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ton and German--PersOna1.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, January %
CSpecial)-No handsomer tea has ever
been given here than that at which Miss
Marie Marshall entertained a number OF
her friends yesterday afternoon from b
10 Z o'clock. The grand hallway and par
l0rs Of the stately old mansion were
beautifully decorated IN palms and cur
flowers. A delicious collation. Of oysters,
salads. and the usual ices and confec-
tons was served throughout the recep-
ton, while IN a smaller parlor punch and
lemonade were offered by Miss Virginia
Wise. who wore white organdie over
pink taffeta. An orchestra concealed III
the conservatory played throughout the
afternoon. The reception was chaperoned
by Mrs William c. Mayo, who was as
sisted in doing the honors Of the eve
ming by Mrs T. NJ Amber, In black and
Pink MORE and the Gusts diamonds;
9lrs. John 3. Spencer. pale blue velour;
Mrs Charlotte Hubbard, in black sauh
and pearl ornaments, and MISS lud
Faulkner in blue and white brocade.
From Z 10 9 last evening the members
Of the Kappa Sigma fraternity gave
beautiful reception ia their rooms, IN the
Coke building. 1t was one or the largest
attended fraternity entertainments OF
this session. The society colors-blue,
maroon, and old gold--and potted plants
were tastefuliy and uniquely arranged
around the rooms. making a lovely sight,
while many tall lamps under gorgeous
shades softly lighted the rooms. Those
who received were Mrs. John L. Mercer
Mrs. j. Leslie Hall, Mrs. James ID. Mon
cure. Miss Elizabeth Coleman, and MISS
Edith Smith After the reception the
members OF the fraternity and many OF
their guests attended a german at the
Colonial Inn, being received by the host
and hostess Mr.. and Mrs. John -
spencer The dance commenced pfonlp.iy
az o'clock. and was beauttuily ieo Dy
4ir J. B. Parrish, OF New Kent, anu
Miss Edith Elicit Jones. OF Richmond
assisted nv Nrr. Charles w. Coleman.
Among those present in addition TO the
receiving party wero Miss Turner, or Oro-
paxe, New Kent, with Mr.. John tucker
Of Danville; Miss May Cannon, or NOT
folk. with M Jeff. Stubs; MRS. James
u. Moncure with Colonel James 4. Cnrls-
tan; Mrs Tazewel Herbert, or NorIoik,
with Dir. Reynolds Hankins: Miss Jeanie
Mercer with Mr.. Marye Lewis, OF Ma
nassts; Miss Annie Werth, OF hicnmonu,
With Mr. II. r. Parker, or Smitnnein'
Miss Mary Waller Mercer with Mr. j. M.
r'-''l 't Audtnaihs oitSD Asa'tS 49, =
Richmond with Ar. J. w. Thomas. OF
Richmond. Miss Nellie Mayo, OF hich-
inond. with ar. Phillip Jones, OF orange
Miss Idle lane. OF Auburn. Ala, Witn
Ar- Hugh Mercer; Miss Susan WeoD WIZ
Mr.. 4 l.. stubbs; Miss Jennie Wise with
mr. Robert T.. Harrison, OF Manassas
Miss Virginia Arnistead with Mr.. w. u.
hutchinson. OF Baltimore; Miss Rosa
Emory with Dr. c. w. Brock, or hicn-
mond; Miss Rose Maddox. OF Chase City,
Win Mr.. II. l.. Downing, or FairIan'
Sf1s Henrietta Booth, OF the Grove, WIN
.7f. George p. Coieman MISS Alma
ovens. Of Richmond. with DR.. a.. v,
stephenson. Of James city, ana MISE
Feueoias Lee with Mr. J. w Anderson
OF Pulaski. The stays were hessrs. lAcA-
bder. OF Norfolk: sam. stubbs, Of Glou-
esster; Thomas Brown, Of Ola Point; Ma