The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-28
Many Handsome Gowns Will Be
Seen Then for the First Time.
WEDDlNGSAND ENGAGEMENTS
Marrying and Giving in Marriage Con-
tinues at Great Rste-lnteresting
Announcements and
Social News of a Week.

Social News of Week.
Tho Eowns worn by the Smart Set
OF Richmond at the october Horse Show
Will certainly Set the pace for the sea-
sons fashions. Some of the creations
already completed for Richmond girls are
quite elegant enough to merit the de.
scription which is here accorded them.
Lu PEASANT. it Is well 10 mention that
white materials of different kinds are
much favored in the makeup for octo-
Der. white silk and wool crepe to De
worn by a young lady noted Tor her taste
IN matters Of dress has the hare Dounee
tucked and trimmed with inserted meoai-
lions OF white satin outlined in ruching:
OF chiffon and embroidery Vertical Gus
ters Of vertical tucks running from waist
line to aounce are separated by rows OF
feather stitching done in white silk. 1he
skirt has the appearance OF being seam
less, each line being covered with an IN
Bcrtins OF small medaiIions matching
those on the hounce.
The waist of this costume has round
yoke OF bias satin bands held together
with rows Of fancy stitching. The berthe
Is formed OF the medallions and ruch-
:ngs. AS q whole its effect IS extremely
hat and long fluffy white boa give the
added tou%l needed for entire completo-
ness.
Back IS always elegant and stylish #
properly treated and one of the greatest
triumphs of the nodiste's art, as DIS
played IN Horse Show effects. IS black
net-tigured and with the figures outlined
IN ribbon embroidery. The net is maos
above black satin. The ruche around the
Of
here and there in walking. The black
satin crush girdle Is believed with the
same color which also appears In The
stock on the yoke. and in the ruffie fall
ing from the elbow sleeves. The black
patent leather slippers TO match this
gown have smart little bows with CLINT
of coral. and UIlady's black silk hose
have their docking outlined with 1t The
hat finishing this toilet was of black lace
with sprays of coral intermingled with
4he trimming OF crown and brim-
A petite Franklin Street belle VIII be
more than ever charming in a street
gown Of dull blue, the skirt having inch
wide tucks split by bands of hand
wrought Persian embroidery with an out
timing Of silver. The short eton jacket OF
this gown has q vest of the embroidery
and pointed yoke Of heavy white BLK
over which the vest buttons. A smart lit
tie toque Of dull blue velvet has crown
OF the embroidery to match that on the
gown.
Evening wraps VIII be o feature Of
Horse Show toilets. Many of them seem
extravasant IN their makeup. One OF
heavy black silk lined throughout with
white eatin has wide sleeves with an In
0er ruchins of real lace. Instead Of a
collar wide lace insertion is put on
around the neck and extends entirely to
The bottom OF the coat in front. The lace
boa accompanying the coat IS very wide
extending to the shoulders. It IS also
very full.
Were the fun account Of smart frocks
md their accessories written. however,
there would be nothing left to look for
ward to. The best generally develops
latest and SO the best will be given up
TO the eyes that look on when October
14th comes round
WEDDINGS.
One Of the most important OF the week S
society weddings was that OF Mr.. Oscar
Il. Cranz, the well-known and much
liked young book-keeper at the Ameri-
can National Bank, and Miss Elizabeth
Mann, OF Gotham. Va.
The ceremony was performed Tuesday,
1880 A M, September sd, in Grace Epls-
copal Church by the Rev. j. j. GraHatt
OF Holy Trinity, Richmond assisted by
the rector, the Rev. Mr.. Jones.
DR. E. J. Moseley. of this city. was
lest man and Miss Adah Mann, the
brides sister, was maid Of honor Misses
Constance NJ Page, of Gotham. and
Gwendolin c I3risco, OF Gordonsville were
bridesmaids: Mr.. r. I4atimer Gordon. of
Richmond and Mr.. Larry Mann, OF Cob
dam, We're groonlsmen.
The bride. Immediately preceded by lit
tie Helen Cranz. carrying basket OF
White carnations, entered the church on
th. arm of her father and was met at
the altar by the groom and his best man,
DIR. Z. J. Moseley, Jr.
The wedding party at the church IN
cluded among others. Mr.. and Mrs. Nll-
liam Mann, Mr.. II M, Mann, Mr.. and
Mrs. oscar Cranz, Jr, Miss Elsie ana Marie
Cranz. Miss lsobel Begg, Misses Eleanor
and Rose Page, Mrs. Frisco, Mrs. ana
Miss McMurdo. MI MusgtaNae I3rlsco. Col.
nnel and Mrs Alfred Rives, Miss Ian
don Rives. Mr.. and Mrs. Alien fo,ts'
Princess Troubetskoy. Mr.. and Mrs
l.ongfleld, Mrs. Money, Mr.. and Mrs. a
F.. NlcMurdo, Mr.. and Mrs. McGlone, Mr..
q McGlone. DR.. and Mrs j. NJ Page,
Mr. Burdett and Miss Graham.
AZ the marriage of Miss AIMS Burwen
Cooke to Mr.. Edward Delaware suaTles
scheduled to take place at 1o'"o "a NJ
October the Sth. IN st. James Episco-
nel church. Ashland, Va, the best man
Viii be the cousin of the groom. Profes-
sor De La War; Easter. Mr.. Spotts-
gode Wexford, Mr.. Albert Tanner Mr.
Moseley, of Richmond. and MI. PhLp
Cooke. Of New York, Will act as ushers.
Miss Jennie Cooke Will be her sisters
maid Of honor. After their marriage
the bride and groom will leave for an
extended Canadian tour. On their re-
turn they will make their home at NO.
sl22 Park Avenue.
The wedding Of Mrs. Mary Blair Fits
10 Mr.. S. Horace Hawes was solemnized
very quietly IN the home OF the bride,
No 3o4 South Fourth Street, Thursday
September o6th, the Rev. DR.. Russell
Cecil, assisted by the Rev. DR.. Jere
Nitherspoon. performing the ceremony.
NO cards were issued and only the i'm
mediate friends of the contracting par