The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-01-02
MANY DISTINGUISHED CALLERS

The social end Of the inaugural cere-
monies, which was public reception by
Governor and Mrs Montague at the
mansion last night, was indeed 8, bril-
liant affair, and was a complete success
in every respect Between the hours OF
and II o'clock it is estimated that 2Vgo
persons called to pay their respects TO
the distinguished Governor and his tar
companion. Captain and Mrs. Joseph Z.
Willard Major and Mrs. w. a. Ander-
son. Hon. and Mrs. J. Taylor Ellyson,
and Ex-Governor J. Hoge Tyler We're
among the central figures and were the
recipients of much attention. The par
lors OF the Mansion were handsomely
decorated with palms and everSreens,
and Iardella's Band discoursed sweet
music from the library. The doors
leading from the spacious hall We're over
hung with the flags of the Virginia mill
tary, those presented to General Male
during the Spanish-Anlerican war teing
among them. There was no punch bowl,
and the pace set by Governor Tyler not
to serve wine in the Mansion was strictly
observed.
MILITARY PRESENT.
In addition to the stream of distin-
euished men and women who called dur
ing the evening, the following military
dignitaries were present: Adjutant-Gel-
eral William Male and staff, Colonel
George Wayne Anderson and stair, OF
the Seventieth Regiment; Colonel a. M.
| Higgins and staff, Of the Seventy-hrst
Regiment: Major W. E. Simons and staff,
Major Sol. Cutchins and staff, First Lieu
tenant D. a. Richie. of Major Simons'
staff, and private secretary to the Gov
ernor. was on hand in full uniform and
presented 4 distinguished and soldierly
appearance.
| The wonderful popularity OF Governor
and Mrs. Montague was fifty attested
| by the distinguished people who poured
into the Mansion from far and near for
| two hours last night to extend the new
| occupants of the historic old Mansion
| their hearty good wishes.
MRS. .MONTAGUE,Sh COSTUME.
| Mrs. Montague looked extremely vel
| in an imported gown, the skirt being Of
| white net, with an applique of ribbon
| silk and lace, 10 form a design of a rose
| This was worn over an accordion-pleateC
| chiffon and satin skirt; the bodice was
| decoliete and was Of hand-tucked white
| chiffon applique with real lace; the gtrdi'
| was OF white finely pleated satin, and tht
| bodice was finished of at the neck witt
| dainty ruchings ofachifon- Mrs. Monta
| geles jewels consisted of diamonds.
! Mrs. J. E. Willard Wore white applique
! over silk with Persian embroidery on tbs
skirt and waist, a girdle OF blue 1annt
| velvet and ruchings OF chiffon. She car
ried a. bouquet OF purple orchids anc
raaidenhai- ferns, and wore pearl 1orna'
mcnts.
Mrs. William a Anderson looked re.
| ma rka bly, we'll. in a black velvet gown
with real lace.
Mrs. Charles I. O'lserran was IN q
gown. OF black lace over silk. cuchings q
black ribbon. and white applique yoke
MS. James Keith wore q, black satin
gown with cut JET trimmings, and white
roses tucked. N the hair. szsgss
A HANDSOME GOWN.
Mrs. Henry c. Stuart.Go OF Russell, wore
one OF the handsomest gowns. it;Soeing
of black velvet en-; train. with real lace
bertha Around her throat WAS clasped