The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-15
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

[ II<OAJlNAL.
Ire fifteenth anniversary of Mr.. and
Ms D. O'Donnells wedding, which was
celebrated last night from to 10 o'clock,
was an OCCASION long to be remembered by
their many friends who testified their
cordial good wishes for the happy couple
by numerous beautiful and costly pres
ents.
Mrs. O'Donnell. gowned in black taffeta,
point lace and diamonds, was assisted In
receiving by Miss Emily Gilbert and. Miss
Olivia. Weeks. of Philadelphia; the Misses
O'Donnell, of Newport News; Miss Elva
L avis and Miss Ruby Wendlinger, wearing
dainty white organizes and colored rib
bcns
The parlors were appropriately decorat-
ed with golden rod, palms and yellow rib
bons festooned about the chandeliers, and
upon the mantels, while the dining-room
vas pleasure to the palate apd feast
for the eyes. White satin ribbons were
suspended from the chandelier to the four
corners of the table. where they were fes-
TONED by bowls Of CARNATIONS and roses,
finished with handsome embroidery and a
c"nter-piece of fruits and flowers.
a large number of friends called during
the evening and united in wishing Mr..
and Mrs. O'Donnel many more such ami
versaries.
Now that house parties are all the
rage and novelties for the guests greatly
in demand she is a fortunate hostess
indeed who has ample amusement for
merry-makers close to hand. A very
enjoyable and interesting house party
was given last week by Mrs. Gray, of
Hog Island, which was formerly the
home of Mrs. Louise Barney, of 'Nea-
dowvlle." The guests assembled at
Carriers Grove" and had a delightful
sail to their temporary home Fishing
sailing. bathing and drives to various
historic points were INDUCED in by Mr..
and Mrs Charles Reeve, Miss Virginia
Wise, DR.. Henry A. Wise, of Williams
burg; the Misses Guy and Miss Mary
Lyons Mayo, of Richmond; Miss Hen
rietta Berthe, Of Carriers Grove" and
Mr.. Henry A. Wise, of New York. One
OF the most interesting excursions was
to "Bacons Castle built by Nathaniel
Bacon in 1860, which boasts the romantic
feature of entire love letter cut upon
one of the quaint old window panes with
a diamond. Whether held in the slen-
der tips of a colonia danes hand or
welded in the masculine grasp OF her
lover. history saith not.
Mrs. Robert z. Parkinson. nee Marga-
ret Scott. daughter of Captain Sidney
Scott. of Amelia county, who was mar
her home on North Twelfth Street where
she resides with Mrs. B. A. Blenner,
sister of Mr.. Parkinson, is reported as
much better to-daX
Miss Annie Estele Duke, the charm
ing daughter of Mr.. c. w. Duke, of No.
GIG North Fourth Street was married
TO a
Kahn. The ceremony took place at Ills
o'clock, at ST. Peters Cathedral. being
performed by Rev. Father Bowler
The maid of honor was Miss Irene
Bvrne and the best man Mr.. Joseph
Balm. The bride was tastefully attired
in travelling costume. After the cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs Kahn left for
Northern tour.
Mr.. Kahn is a son Of Mr.. John Kahn
and is engaged with his father in the
wholesale merchandise business on
Brook Avenue.
Both of the young people are we'll
known and esteemed in Richmond.
where they will make their homo
their return from the North.
Miss Lucie Duggins. of No. PA East
Clay Street. left yesterday for Pendle
tons, Louisa county, to spend a month.
Mr.. Waldo Story. of New York, who
was one of the noted artists for the Da-
Wis memorial monument in Richmond.
last month, and whose model was con-
sidered the most beautiful. but too cost
ly for the committee to decide upon, has
presented his model to Mrs. James Y.
Leigh and it arrived yesterday in Nor
folk. 1t is soon to be eXnlpited by Mrs.
Leigh for the benefit of the Davis mon
unlent fund.
DR.. John Dunn and family will spend
the summer in Canada.
Miss Mary Watkins will leave this week
for her charming country home in Hous-
ton, Halifax county. where she will be
the hostess of a large house party in
September.
Mrs. st. Julien Oppenllimer has returned
home after a fortnight's visit to Mrs.
John S. Wise, in Northampton county.
There will be an important meeting at
the Home for Needy Confederate Women.
No 726 Grove Avenue tomorrow. July
18th, at 4:3O o'clock. Business Of innpor
lance will come up. Members are urged to
attend.
Nj. John B. Culpeper and Miss keron
r Budd were married at the residence
OF the brides brother-in-law, Mr.. II. ].
baldwin. No Is South Adams Street. yes
terday morning at S o'clock. the ceremony
being performed by Rev., Jere Wither
spoon D. D. pastor of the Grace-Street
Presbyterian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Culpeper left on the $50
train for a two weeks trip to Atlantic
City and Asbury Park.
Miss rnez King is visiting her friends,
the Misses Jeffries. in Scottsville.
Bernard Jones is visiting his uncle, V.
s. Jeffries, in Scottsville.
Mrs. w. T. Shepherd and daughter.
I Louise. are visiting Dr.. and Mrs. J. S.
Pendleton. at White Hail. near Scots
Vile.
The betrothal is announced Of Miss
Pauline Cohen to Mr.. Edward Schwartz.
sunday. July 10Th, at No. POS East Eighty
fourth Street New York city.
Miss Cohen is a daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Alexander Cohen and formerly lived
with her parents at No. 1858 East Main
f,y at