The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-23
NlATrTERS OFzINTEREST TO WOMEN
AND ABOUT THE HOUSEHOLD

SOlIlAl AND
PERSON
The Misses Bodeker. OF Church hiil.
gave large and handsome reception
Yesterday evening from to Z O'clock IN
honor Of their guest. Mrs. Amelia Burton
Bishop Burton. OF Kentucky, who was
formerly rector Of st. Johns Church.
The whole lower floor was a brilliant
scene Of green and white. carried out
E1rith festoons Of smilax interviewer with
Green and white satin ribbons. arches
and banks Of graceful palms. ferns and
SPRAYS Of frosted magnolia leaves COW
ertng the mantels which were lighted
With crystal-gilt candelebra holding
green tapers. Delicious buffet refresh
ments were served from table coverei
with drawn work over green satin.
cut glass bowl Of white roses FORMING
the pretty center piece. while green SATIN
ribbons caught with smilax were caugnt
from the ceiling to each corner the
whole charming effect being enhanced
by Thilow's orchestra stationed IN the
hall and the lovely costumes OK ths
hostesses and guests.
The receiving line was composed as
follows: Miss Ruby Bodeker in the
gown In which she attended reception
given by President and Mrs. Roosevelt
last February, white taffeta covered
with silver-spangled net. accessories OF
diamonds and brides roses; Miss Pearl
Bodeker, in dove-colored silk. with cut
STEEL diamonds; Mrs. Leslie, black iui-
sine trimmed with black and whl1e ap-
pliuues. diamonds; Mrs. William Mayoee.
black crepe de chine and JET MIS-
George F. Bagby, gray crepe de cnlne.
trimmed with jet.
Miss Susie Harrison presided over tne
punch bowl. while Misses Lena WarWlcA,
Dora Pugh, Mamie Harvey. Spray May
bee. of Washington. and Lucy Clair At
ktnson served. Among those who called
were Mrs Charles Tanner. Miss Rutn
Tanner. Mrs. Mamie werth, Mrs Alfred
Benson, Mrs Benjamin Grubbs, Mrs.
Norton Savage. Mrs. Ruby farbrough,
Mrs. st. Julien Oppenheimer. Mrs Bailey
Saunders Mrs. Carleton jackson, MISS
Mcdowell. CT Philadelphia: Mrs e. =.
Clrdwell,> of Hanover; Mrs. Visginius
Harrison, Mrs. George Curry. Mrs Rob-
ert Curry, Mrs. Maybe. of Canada: Mrs:
F:sgIeston. Miss Mary Taylor. Mrs David
Prosser, Mrs. Robert Curtis, Mrs. Harvey
Taylor, Mrs. S. C. 31cSparran. Miss Gret-
ta Mrs Taylor Curtis. Miss Maher. MRS.
Edward c. Minor. Miss Cornelia Elicit,
Miss Acherson. Mrs. A. G. Dean and
Miss Antoinette Wilkerson.
The Old Dominion Pills rims will be ten
dered an informal reception by Governor
and Mrs A. J.. Montague this morning at
IL o'clock. and at 10 o'clock they will be
| cordially welcomed by Mr.. E. V.sValen-
tine at his studio. During the rest OF
1 ,,{csk f1S
srots of interest in and about the city
C;lc pilgrims arrived on special steam
CT. "The Louise at IL o'clock last night.
after being entertained during the day by
Mrs. Hill Carter. OF Shirley; Mrs. Ram
sey. of Westover. and Mrs. Harrison. CT
S,andon. Before leaving Fortress Mon
roe the pilgrims attaRded dress parade in
the fort. The party includes:
General and Mrs. Warfeld. Mrs. Mary
Hatch Willard Mrs. Caroline Foote
Marsh. Mrs. Lawton, Mrs. I. Cary. Miss
Katherine Day, Miss NJ. l.. Hawley, Mrs.
A Fredford. Mrs. w. E. T. Baillie, Mrs.
| W. A. Roxbury, Mrs. Gilbert Jones. Mrs.
=. B. Burkman, Miss Annie Townsend.
| Ms Mary H. Talcott Mr.. and Mrs. j.
E. c. Spencer. Mrs. Henry Purton. Mrs.
Crank Boswell, Miss Louise Evans, Miss
| Mary Bissell. Mrs. T. F. Broadhead, Mrs.
Jordan Slater. Mrs. A. c. Fish. Mrs.
Chapman, Miss Chapman. Mrs c. P.
| Cha pman. of Missouri; Mr.. Arden Free
man and Mr.. R. Bum.
Gan Evening of Music was given at
| the Second Baptist Church last night for
| the benefit of the piano fund. which was
materially increased by the proceeds. and
| which was greatly enjoyed by g. large
| audience. The following Is the pro-
gramme:
/. Quartette-"The Mil1er's wooing'.
(Faning), Second Baptist Church
Choir.
2. contralto so1o-(selected). Mrs. R. n
Mathews.
3. Reading-"The Sioux Chiefs Daugh-
ter Miss Rosalie Pettis.
| 4. Songsa. Mignon (FIardelot), b. May
Morning Oenza). Mrs. Gay Ragland
Peasants.
| 5. Bass SoIo-"The Sentinel Asleep"
(Tilzer). Mr.. Oscar E. Lehman.
6. Duet for Soprano and Tenor-''The
Adieu" CNicolaD. Mrs. Peasants and
Mr. Conway Gordon.
Z. Contralto Solo-(Selected), Miss Fran
s. Reading-"John culpeper," Miss Ro-
sale Pettis.
9. Tenor siolo-(selected). Mr.. R. II.
Mathews.
10. ouartette-"Good Night. Good Night.
Beloved (Pinsuti). Second Baptist
Church Choir.
Mr.. George W. Edmonds. one OF the
most prominent business men OF the city
and connected with the Butler & Bosher
| Tobacco Company, has accepted bril-
| liant business offer. which will neces-
state his leaving the city in the near
! future to make his home In Buffalo. New
York.
Mrs. George W. Bagby, Mrs. ]. Taylor
Ellyson. Mrs. E. V.Valentine Mrs. John
b Lightfoot and Mrs. Caskie Cabell have
invited a few friends to meet the Old
Dominion Pilgrimage party tonight at
o'clock at the residence OF Mrs Cabell,
No. 619 East Franklin Street.
The members of the Assembly German
Club will give german at Lakeside Park
tonight. The cars will leave from First
street at s and $40 o'clock and dancing
will begin at 9. The clubhouse will be
thrown open for this occasion and the
bowling alley will add to the pleasure
of the OCCASION.