The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-22
Social and
PERSONAL


delightful event. The decorations were ex-
ceedingy effective. Tall palms were
grouped artistically. the mantels were
banked in ferns, the horrors draped in
wild snlilax and the balustrade entwined
in the same graceful vine. The BALL room
was lavishly decorated in eversreens that
formed pretty background for the
unique costumes of the guests. The
amount of originality thai was displayed
was more marked than usual. Among the
welI-known advertisements represented
were Bakers Cocoa. Heno Tea, Anti
Kamnia, Packers Tar Soap. Lion Brand
shirt and collar, Lemon Settler. Fair
banks Gold Dust, Hump hook and eye,
Blue Label soups, and many others
At midnight an elegant course supper
was served and dancing was resumed
until the early hours
That Richmond possesses wealth OF
beauty and talent is clearly evidenced at
the rehearsals for the Carnival of Musical
Romances being held afternoon and even
ing at Masonic Temple. The dances are
being rapidly mastered by the young men
and n1aidens, and the large children
chorus is exceptionally fine.
The Helping Circle of the Kings
Daughters will hold its regular weekly
meeting this afternoon at 4:3o O'Clock at
the residence of Mrs. ]. E. Schwalmeyer.
Twenty-third and Broad Streets. The re-
port of the committee on the recent en-
tertainnent, which was such success.
will be. presented at this meeting and
much interest is expected
Miss Blow, who will give a lecture be-
fore the Educational Association at the
Jefferson on Saturday, March 23d, at
O'Clock. has a national reputation, not
only as a forceful lecturer. but as trans
lator of Froebers masterpiece. the
..Mother Play, Miss Blow is the author
of Letters to a Mother, symbolic
Education and "A Study OF Dante
DR.. and Mrs ]. s. Thomas, Of Green
vile. s. c., are in the city for few days
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Gunst went to Bal
tirnore Wednesday to attend the marriage
of Mrs. Gunstss brother. AR s. Marshall
SKronheimer, and Miss Florence Hot
heimer.
Mrs. f.. s. Morton. who has for the
mast three weeks been visiting her
nother. Mrs. B. schwartzchiId. left yes
terday for her home in New York
Mr.. George A. Gibson, who has been
spending some time in Florida, has re-
turned to the city
Mr. and Mrs. virginius Newton. Miss
Martha Byrd and Miss Sally Randolph
will leave shortly for Old Point to spend
two weeks.
Miss Emily Raab has returned from
Chicago where she spent the winter win
her sister, Mrs. Gus. Ullnan-
TIE Misses sDangerfield, of Kentucky,
left wednesday for Hampton.
Afr and Mrs. Marx NJ strause are
s in New York for short stay
Miss Sophie Pitt. VINO spent some time
With the Misses Meredith, lett last Wees
for her home, in Baltimore.
Hon. and Mrs. j. L. NJ Curry have
,etI,rned to Washington, after TIP 70
FLORIDA. DR.. Curry has quite recovered
from the injuries received IN a rail"ay
accident.
Mrs. walter Blair Boyd, OF Warrenton.
C.. is visiting friends In the city
AIRS. George W. Anderson. of New Kent
county. is visiting her sister. Mrs John
H. Anderson. Church Hill
Misses Mary and Willie Hill. of SeUpert
News. who have returned from visit to
their brothers, are now stopping with Mrs.
John Bowers. Jr.. their aunt.
Mrs. &C. Davis and little son, Yer
non. Of No 100 Park Avenue. left yester-
@day..norning for Lynchburg. for few
DAYS, visit to friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. "A. Labenberg have issued
invitations to the marriage of their daush-
ter. MISS Jennie. to Alr.. Sol. Rose. former
II OF baltimore but now OF this city. The
marriage will take place March 9th.
b Mrs. r. Wright. who has been visit
8 ing the family of Nv Neal In Fsoa-
snoke, returned home Wednesday
Mss Edna Butler IS visitinE her aunt.
Mr.. Hawkins. In Norfolk