The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-06

most dainty and tempting. and the "de-
coratod cosy corner" reminded one OF
fragrant tea garden In the Flowery King
dom The ripple Of laughter and the
musical hum Of voices ran constantly up
and down the piazzas, and the ladies' spent
a very delightful and merry afternoon.
Saturday night a literary salad was
served 10 the guests. A large number
gathered IN the parior and participated
in the contest OF blended humor and flow
of intellect that characterized the game.
The crowd was an unusually brainy one
and there was close competition Tor the
nrlzo. a pearl and silver paper cutter
which was won by Mrs G. w. Johnson
a most engaging and charming little lazy
from Tunstan, Va.
Among the many pleasing social iuhc-
tions none has been more enjoyable than
the progressive ouchre party of Iueauay
night. The spacious parlors of the ho'.ii
presented "a brilliant appearance "h'"
the lovely handsomely dressed Wone"
and courtly men were assembled az inc
card table. The game was intensely l"-
fcregtiuc and was holly contested. MIS-.
Johnson. of Tunstau beautifully afrayea
I'm blue and white satin. Kept the sc''o'
Atm o'clock the pleasure ana excitement
reached their height and the game was
closed the honrs being divided as loi-
lows among the successful contest mus
The ladies' first prize. an elegant siNc'
slA9e-horn. was won by Miss Mary -
Hamnfon. OF South Carolina, the accom-
pHghcd and handsome daughter OF cen
oral wade Hampton Miss Hampton a'So
cut with Mrs. g. Funston Luodu"' -.
l.vnchbure for the lone hand prize-an
j.
being the winner
Tbo gcntemous first prize-an eXqui-
site efvcr-toppod "stein was borne OH
ig Mr. l. q. Gregory. The second prlIs
was n dressing comb of tortoise sheh
and silver and was won by Mr. @. MOD.
Tbe costumes Of the ladies were ex-
ccodineIv tasteful and beautiful
THE PLAYERS
Anour the players was Mrs j. NJ. b'
Lewis. am extremely pretty young N'
tron Of Lynchhurg, I'm blue orbai,u'''
trimmed with bow-knots of cream la'e
and blue ribbon. Her ornaments were
diamonds.
Mrs T Franklin Schley looked lovely
in pale blue and white
Mrs Cha- Bateson. Of New York, was
elegantly att'red in black ietted net Win
pink velvet. diamonds and pearls. Her
attractive daughter, Miss Mary. was III
pink Orcandie.
Inc stately Mrs. r. j. Hancock Of
TNnchburs moved among the guests
with oucculy grace clad in white satln'
trimmed with silver passementeile. lier
ornaments were diamonds.
Mrs O.. Funston LuCado and Mrs. Blair
p4nnister of Lynchhurg were attred
most daiutily. Mrs. Lucado in white chif-
| fon over white satin with pearl pa-se-
monterie and diamonds. and Mrs. Ban
/ mister iu white 0rgandie and lace with
pearls
Mrs. Algernon Hadon, of Florida. wore
% beautiful gown of black grenadine
| trimmed with point lace and chiffon did
/ monds and sapphres.
! Mrs. ID. A. Edwards was handsome I'm
! au cl giant costume of black chiffon and
| let. with diamond ornaments. Her two
| pretty daughters. Misses Margaret and
/ Helen were sweet and girlish in white
! muslin.
Mrs. G.. Mod Hampton, one Of the most
| l0vable and attractive ladies at Dagg6 rs.
wore pink and white organdie, and Miss
| Mary S Hampton was very bccOmlnSly
dressed in pale blue muslin.
! Mrs. Cecil Lewis. of Washington, white
| 0rgaulie. lace and black velvet.
Miss Mary Ward. of Lynchbure bcaut-
! ful in pink orgauiie and lace.
Miss Susie Ward. of Lynchhurg. wore
| am exquisite dress of white muslin over
cerise satin. trimmed with pink ribbons
SACRED SERVICES.
ON Sunday Mr. r W. Wood of Rich
mond. conducted simple hut very inter
| ostng sacred service OBJ the ballroom.
! Ills remarks were brief ANA pointed ful
| of canestncss and impressed upon hIs
] hearers the necessity of hie of duI}
and of conservation to Oh. -rtl'e oi lhr
! Master. Mr. and Mrs. Wood arc much