The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-02-23

known in this city, but is native of
Wilkesbarrc, Pa. where he holds an ex-5
ccllent business position.
Among the out-of-town guests We're Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Constine, the former
tho brother of the groom. who were the
guests for several days Of Mr.. David
.Mittcldorfer.
A delightful reception was that OF MI.
and Mrs. Charles Thalhimer THURSDAY.
who celebrated their silver wedding, ana
received, besides a host of good wishes
and congratulations. numerous handsome
presents. in silver, cut-glass, bric-a-brac.
tic. Quite a number of people called ano
were delighted with the evening, during
which STEMS orchestra played from
recess IN the upper hail.
The house was prettily decorated IN
green and white. and lighted by incan-s
descent lights. The dininE-room was IN
pink and green, a handsome center or
the table being fored by Madame les
tout roses, which were arranged in
tanlSard and rested on a centcrplece OF
Battenburg. Silver shaded candelabra
made a pretty glow over the room. Be-
tween the folding doors were Mr.. and
Mrs. Thalhimer in a black lace spangled
gown over taffeta under two wreaths OF
smilax, bearing the dates 1877 and 1902.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thalhimcr were assisted in
receiving by tllclI uduSutSlS, hlSS-S
Mary and Rosalie Thalhimer who wore
dainty white dresses of chiffon, trimmed
with applique.
The punch bowl, presided over by Mr..
William Thalhimer, was placed in a niche
in the hall, which was decorated by
American beauties.
Philanthropy has been looked after dur
ing the week. and tho Masonic Home
Auxiliary met Tuesday morning at II
O'Clock, with Mrs. D. w. Mosecy in the
chair. The sum of SO was donated to
the new piano by the auxiliary, which
is to be placed in the Masonic Home.
An encouraging report was made by the
superintendent, Mrs. Fl M. Barlow, as to
the health OF the inmates and condition
of the building. The old building has
bccn enlarged by the addition of the Bah
cock Cottage, which increases the number
of inmates from fifty to sixty.
Resolutions were drawn up on the
death Of Miss Richardson, the daughter
of their esteemed treasurer, Mrs. w. Il.
richardson, whose funeral took place
this morning.
rho Chair appointed the following
chairmcn and alternates:
Iducaticnal-Mrs S. Bloomberg ana
Miss Frances Murray.
Ways and Means-Mrs. j. Is. New bury
and Mrs. c.. J. Billups.
Retrenchment and Reform-Mrs. A. Il.
Rahm and Mrs. r. r. Lacy.
House Committec--Mrs. A. S. Groser
and Mrs w. NJ. Williams.
Refreshments-N1rs. M. T. Sncllings and
Mrs J. S. Moore.
Membcrship-Mrs. w. S. Murray and
Mrs. II. NJ. Barbour.
Tinancc-Mrs W. T. Richardson and
Mrs. ]. r. Hughes.
Publishing-Mrs. j. T. Hughes and Mrs.
". S. Murray.
In speaking OF Charleston, Town
Topics this week says; everybody, more
or less, is going to church in rcpentant
fashion bat that DOS NOT prevent 50
cjcty from being in evidence. Miss Mildred
Lee. whose abundant white hair does not
take away her youthful destinations, is
holding charming receptions, While DIS
tinguishcd party from Cincinnati helps to
fill the drawing-rooms of the elite most
aSreeably.
Little Miss Dorothy Christian enter
taina1 a number of her little friends at
"A George Washington luncheon yester-
day afternoon. The center of the table
was charming with a miniature cherry
tree. containing candied cherries, While
the souvenirs We're little drums of canEy.
Among her guests who enjoyed the merry
games. provided by the little hostess, az
ter the luncheon, were: Misses Gay Mon
que. Belle Willard, Fanny Tyler. Nellie
Potts. 4. Joyncs. Annie Royal. Mamie
Patton. Eleanor Lindsay. Elizabeth Pres
ton, Barbara Trgg. Rosaljc Valentine,
Noel Randolph and T. Bemiss.
Cupid is ever busy, and the latest vic
tory down on his records is that OF the
engagement of Miss Rosa Phillips ana
Mr.. William f. Gordon. Tie bridc-elect
is the daughter of General y. L. Phil
city, while the groom is the son OF the
late Coicncl w w. Gordon.
Tho wedding is announced for April
18th at Grove Avenue Baptist Church.
and is to be followed by an elegant re-
ception at the home of General Phillips.
An engagement of particular interest
to visitors 1T the White Sulphur Springs
is that of Miss Ida NJ Edwards, of Louis
vile, Ky. and Lieutenant Philip Worth
ington Corbusier. Fourteenth United
Stats Cavalry. SHE is the daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs. C. G. Edwards. both of
which belong to prominent Virginia fam
lilies. 1t Will be remembered that when
she was the guest of honor at the White,
AT an elegant breakfast. she gave the
toast:
..JIerc's to old Kentucky whiskey.
So amber and SO clear.
Not so sweet as womans lips.
But enough sight more sincere"
The marriage will take place April Soth
at st. Paul.s Churci~ Louisville, and
the ceremony performed by the bishop
of kentucky.
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas Cary Johnson en-
testained delightfully."- Friday night in
honor of the junior class of the Union
Theological Seminary. During the even
ing a guessing contest was much en-
joyed Among the young girls present
were the Misses Osborne, of Petersburg;
Sue Wexford, Lancaster, Jones,
Marshall and Halves.
The dining-room. prettily decorated by
cut flowers and shaded lamps, was pre-
sided over by Mrs. Johnson, who was as
sisted by Mrs. Chiles Fcrrell, Mrs. John
Mrs. C. e. Borden and Mrs. ].
Allison Hodges. Mrs. Price poured the
coffee and Miss Price tne chocolate.
. Lieutenant-Go Governor Joseph Z. Willard |
gave a dinner party 4 his handsome new
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