The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-11-17

At this time of the year the introduce
tlor: of the fair debutantes engages the
attention of those in society. In differ
IeuI cities this is brought about in various
ways. In New York no regular time is
Set introductions being made at some
la1 ge function at any season of the year.
The social debut of a young English
girl is gradual with the exception of those
who will either in May or November be
presented at the court drawing-room.
In this city a tea Is the usual introduc-
tioE and always takes place in the late
fall or early winter. At this function the
young debutante usually gathers around
her her companions who will make their
bow this season also for the first time.
never under any circumstances having
one who has been out more than year
ito assist in r. ceiving. Her older friends
might, il necessary. preside at the tea
table or puncll-iaowi. Fashion had decid-
ed that her mother or guardian must
stand by her side to assist in receiving
and introduce her to those unknown.
Soft clinging white materials are me
most appropriate for this occasion, ana
she alone OF the party carries {, magnii-
cent bouquet of flowers. The popular
lmaidens have been known to exchange
their bouquets in order to show no IA
voritism- Immediately after this function
she will receive a round of invitations.
and at no time in her life except that of
,her marriage will her wardrobe need SO
much attention.
Among the events scheduled for this
week are:
Monday-The Woman's Club Whist Class
IN the morning. Mrs. W. S. Copeland
will tina: afternoon entertain the members
.<acs <.1,Il, ,g,o
wards.
Tuesday-The A P. V. A. will hold their
annual public meeting at O'Clock at the
Virginia Historical Society. The Milton
&C. Work Whist Club will also meet in the
afternoon.
Wednesday-The Woman's Episcopal
Auxiliary of Virginia will meet at ST.
l1eaui's Church. and in consequence many
visitors will be here.
Fridayr-Tile Emma Andrews Whist
Club will hold their regular meeting: Miss
Maria Blair will lecture at the Female
Seminary; The Girls Club will also meet
at No. 1908 East Franklin Street.
One of the most delightful entertain
ments given last Tuesday was that of the
tea given by Mrs. Abbott at her elegant
home on East Franklin Street. Those
who received were: Nesdalnes Matthew
Maury. j. Thomson Brown, Henry C.
Stewart. Howard Johnson Charles Page
and Liglltfoot Worneley
Mrs. Henry c. Ruby presided at the
punch bowl. Mrs. Julien Binford pour
ed chocolate; Mrs. William Bentley tea.
The young girls in the dning-room were:
Misses Adair Minor, S. De Saussure. Mel
HE Boyldn Annie and Leila Gray and Miss
lNolserton, of aiampden-Sidney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Madison Gillian
have recalled all invitations for the mar
Tiage and reception of their daughter
Miss Mary Marshall. to Mr.. Coleman
Workman, on November Dist. owing 20 4
recent death in the family of the groom.
The marriage will take place at the home
Of the brides parents on the same date,
only immediate relatives of the contract
sng parties being present.
Among those who went up from this
city to attend the wedding of Miss Phyl-
lis Langhorne and Mr.. Reginald Brooks
on Thursday, We're: Mrs. William Per-
fins, Miss Belle Perkins, Miss Mary Cam
eron, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Donnan, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Atkinson. Mr.. and Mrs.
William r. Trigg. Mr.. and Mrs. JANIS
Patton Mr. and Mrs. John Enders, Mr.
and Mrs Charles Boiling. Mr. and Mrs
S Alexander Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Ash
ton Starlle, Mr.. and Mrs. Lancaster Will
1iams Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyons, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Groner, Mr.. and Mrs. Wynd-
ham Meredith. MIR. and Mrs. Arthur Sed-
don, Mrs. Betty Ianghorne, Mr.. Marion
1Ianghorne, Mr.. and Mrs. Brydon Ten
ulant, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Carter, Mr..
and Mrs. Allan Potts, Mr. and Mrs. Levin
Joynes. Misses Ethel Pace, Hattie Ross.
katie Meredith, Evelyn Gordon, Gabrielle
Page, Lizzie Davenport, and JULIA Har-
Tis: Messrs. Douglas Gordon, Leigh Page,
J. T. Anderson. Lilburn Myers. Miss Car
<1x Nso,y ~, c,,fin r3,a eyrY.= &c a a
not as yet ceased to speak of the lovely
picture, which the bride made in her
bridal attire: the handsome decorations
oil over the hotel, the magnificent display
Of presents. and the old-fashioned South
ssn hospitality dispensed.
Some of the engagements whicn have
been made public during he past week
of marriages TO occur before Thanksgiv-
ing are:
DR.. ]. Page Nassie. one ots the best
known Of Richmond physicians. and Miss
Cynthia a1undy will be married NoNem-
Der 27,l at S O'Clock in the home of the
brides parents, DR.. and Mrs. j. Z. MuhuS,
of Aliens Creek. Va.
Mrs. Al Z. Tomlinson has issued invi-
tations to the marriage OF her daughter,
Miss Lillian Garnet Tocnlinson. to Mi.
BENJAMIN Watkins Wilson Wednesday
evening, November 9th. at 6:t5 o'clock.
at No. 81 East Clay Street.
Mr. Julian Russell Wills and Miss Lula
CARTS Peay will be married Tuesday
afternoon. November 18th, at o'clock,
81 Centenary Methodist Church. Miss
Peay is TIKI. daughter Of Mrs. Mary E.
Peay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Marion Lemon
have issued invitations for the marriage
of their daughter. Miss Laura May Lem
on to Rev John Keesee aGoode Noyem-
Der eth. at 5 o'clock. at Lengdalc. Va
The groom is a native OF Richmond, being
a son oa the late J. r. Goode and a grad
uate of Richmond College, but now has
charge OF fourishing Baptist church in
Starry county.
Miss Cara w Lester. the daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs James II. Lester. of No.
Sls North Twenty -ninth Street. and Mr.
Clifford Drinkard will be quietly married
at the homo of the brides parents Thurs
sa.a,ax,t. N-f,,.s11olaer- DIST at 6 O'clock