The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

There have been few social events in
Richmond more brilliant or more elegant
in every way than the reception given
last evening at the Jefferson by the
Colonel Danes Of Virginia IN comment
Grafton of the saving of the cosony ny
Lord Delaware. a number of the de-
scendants of the brother of Lord Dela-
ware were present.
The receiving party stood IN the green
drawing room. They were:
Mrs. Herbert a. Claiborne, gowned IN
white embroidered crepe, blue velvet ana
turquoise; Miss Belle Perkins, accordlon
nleated blue chiffon over b:ue silk; Mrs
Robert Lancaster, gray crepe de chine,
mink trimmings; Mrs. Il. R. DashleA,
white net over white taffeta; Mrs. Junlus
Mosby, white lace, pearls; Miss Mary
LYONS. white MORE antiques; Mrs. john
C. Farland, white organdie and lace;
Mrs. Virgnius Hall, white point despr!t'
turquoise blue; Miss Anna Boykln. Wnlte
net over pink chiffon, and Mrs. William
Robins.
The ladies assisting in receiving were:
Mrs. w. D. Thomas, white satin Ouch
ess, chiffon trimmings; Mrs A. !. Mon
tague, white crepe de chine, point lace;
Mrs Isaac Davenport, black lace over
white taffeta; Mrs. James Dooley, Whlte
embroidered satin; Miss Annie Rose
Walker, Partisan gown OF white tateta',
aDDilQuC- @'Ans' -NNAS
Wexford, white net, light blue taffeta ap-
pique.
Mrs Moncure Perkins, gowned in tan
organdie over blue silk, presided over the
punch bowl, and was assisted by Mrs.
William Royal wearing an elegant point
lace robe over blue silk and Mrs. James
Walker, in white organdie and lace
Reinhardt's Band, stationed in the
court, played throughout the evening.
The musical programme was delightful.
Miss billiard, the accomplished violinlste,
never played more charmingly her
first selection was ..AIadrigal, by
Simonella She gave as an encore
simple Aola,'' by Thome. Mrs 6. w.
Stevens accompanied her. Miss Eliza
beth TAYLOR, of Norfolk. sang Polly
Willis by DR.. Arne, which was delight
full. but when she sang 1.-THE Last Rose
Of Summer" to Mrs. George w. Stevens
harp accompaniment, the enthusiasm OF
the audience was boundless. The per
formers were compelled to respond to an
encore
Miss Taylor, was gowned in "a dainty
creation Of lace and organdie; Miss Dill
lard in black lace with turquoise trim
mings, and Mrs. Stevens wore an elegant
violet crepe with chiffon trimmings.
About II O'Clock the guests repaired to
the dining room, where an elegant sup
per was served. The table at which the
president and receiving party We're scared
was banked In American Beauties. and
the small tables scattered through the
rooms were laden with the beautiful
roses. Palms and growing plants were
artistica,ly placed about the room.
Mr.. Wyndham R. Meredith was toast
master. and called first on Governor J.
Hoge Tyler, who responded with a toast
! on Virginia. Acknowledgement A. j.
Montague gave toast to the Saving Of
the Colony by Lord Delaware; Mr..
George Bryan responded to s.Ye Olden
Times; Colonel John Hunter did justice
to 1.-THE Colonial Dame. =
Among the guests were: -
Governor and Mrs. J. Hoge Tyler, Mrs.
Mamie Churchill Crittenden, Van WICK.
California: Misses Roykln, Dr.. and Mrs.
c.. w. P. Brock, Mrs. James Paterson,
| Mr.. and Mrs. John e.. Fsrland. Col, and
Mrs. William Robins, Mrs. William y.
Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs. Virgiaius 7a u.
Mr.. and Mrs stanard, Mr.. and Mrs. Ran
dolph Peyton. Miss Anne Bentley, Mr.
| and Mrs J. Aston Cabell, Judge and Mrs.
Minor Mr. and Mrs. Warner Moore. Miss
Mary Lewis. Miss Mary Cameron. Mis-.