Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-01

the Grand Prix in Paris. a new build
ing was erected for the purpose. and tho
week was blessed with propisieus wealth
err so that the fair sex could don their
finest gowns without sigh. and know
that there was no danger az their curly
locks being stfeeted by the damp atnios-
phere.srhe horses exhibited reflected much
credit, and some OF them Were SO attrac-
tive. as to cause pang of Jealousy In tbs
hearts of the fair ones, who happened TO
sit next to enthusiasts and mad 10 listen
to the most lavish expressions OF adrnlra-
ton being wasted on the favoritese for
some Of the stupid men would almost
forget that although the horse was KING
of the horse show. that the horse show
would be nothing without its queens.
Mrs Allan Potts Miss Gertrude Sksl-
ton and Mrs. Robert G. Shaw made an
indeIible impression and this trio or
charming suuestriennes won the hearts
Of the audience by their skilful fsats OF
horsemanshipl Other States sent beautt-
full and gracious women who were enter
tanned and dined during their stay and
shown marked attention. Miss Raoy
Bodeker had as her guest Miss Emma
Clarke. tall and stately Washington
beauty. Mrs. r. Carter Scott had
bevy of charming women in her box. in
Guiding Miss Mamie Russell. OF Wfuches-
ter. Miss Virginia Cover, also of Win
chester. and Mrs. Charles j. Faulkner.
OF West Virginia. Others who attracted
much attention were Miss May Handy.
whose exquisite gowns were marvellous
creations. Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson,
who has lost none OF her youthful heau-
ty. Miss Huldah Steel, Of Philadelphia,
Mrs. r. Lancaster Williams. Miss Car.
radine, of Albenlario county. Miss Cali
holm of Charleston, s. c.: Miss Stotes.
bury. of Massachusetts; Miss Merriam.
of Minneapolis; the Misses Morgan and
Miss Katherine Heath. OF Norfolk.
Scarcely had the glare and glitter OF
the Horse Snow faded when the social
world was agog over the football game
on Thanksgfvins-Day It really seemed
like old tines to see the rival teams ct
the University of Virginia and the Unit
versity of North Carolina ONE again
playing in Richmond and society turned
out en- masse TO grace the occasion,
which suffices to say. that the event was
red-letter day in the social calendar
Christmas week of 1902 was remarkable
for the numerous Juvenile parties that
We're given and the little folks heartily
entered into the spirit of the season
which more than repaid the fashionable
mammals for the Inconvenience OF having
Christmas-tree party All the german
clubs gave a Christmas german and the
Masonic Temple resounded evening after
evening with the happy laughter OF the
devotess of Terpsichore.
Nor has Dan Cupid let tho moments
pass without playing havoc with the
hearts in the community. Week after
week has been filled with fashionable
weddings and announcement of engage
ments until one would wonder who
next" Conspicuous among the mar
riases of the year were Miss Anne Eliza
beth Harrison. OF Petersburg. to Mr..
John A. Coke, OF this city, Miss Maria
Ward Williams 10 AIr. Lewis Catlett VIII
iiams, which occurred al Monumental
church. and was followed by q handsome
reception a the home OF Mfr. and Mrs.
John l.. Williams: ..liss Annie Lee Four
qurean to Mr. Algernon storrs Grant.
Miss Mary j. Goodloe. of Alton. to Mr..
w. Bailey Saunders: Miss Ruth Thread
craft, of Portsmouth, TO Mr.. Langhorus
Putney, OF this city; Miss Isabel Pigman.
the daughter OF Captain and L,rs George
Pigman, United States navy TO Ensign
William Christian Assertion United
States navy, on board the United States
receiving ship Wabash. MISS saidee 3.
Whitlock TO Mr. Simon Block. which took
place a Beth 4,haba Synagogue. on jan
Gary 18th; Miss Elsie Bell Smith. to Mr..
Charles Francis Myers, OF Lexington.
which occurred Ut Union Theological
Seminary: Miss Mary Lyons Mayo 10
Mr.. Richard Parker Crenshaw; Miss
Lelya lie Moyne of New York to Dr..
Charles NJ. Edwards. OF this city: Miss
Cwendo.ine Louise Prosssr to Mr.. 3.
Morgan Shepherd. Miss Mary Newbold
Lawrence to Mr.. Heth fortogS. which Was
a brilliant event In New York society.
There were fewer debutantes last sea-
son .hln usual but IN November and De.
cember several handsome deputants re,
ceptions were glven and the season OF
sary contingent OF society. Some OF tbs
buds are Miss Nora Leary. Miss Janis
Wingo Miss Helen Stevens Miss Camp
Miss Belrne. Miss Helen OtFerrall. Miss
SIarY Drake, Miss Shields. and Miss Spill
man.
Golf continues TO hold sway. and the
Hermitage Golf Club is situated on tbs
site OF the old Exposition Grounds ard
the enthusiastic members enjoy an after
noon spent on the links as much as thew
would german. reception. or tea. The
Hermitage Coli Club kept open hoQss
last New Years Day and wtll also euter-
tain this year, in the Afternoon from
to s O'Clock.
The Richmond Art Club is making rapid
strides forward and its members navs
had the pleasure during the past year OF
meeting congeniaI men who are winning
fame in that profession. such as Georgs
Julian Zolnay. William Couper. Lquti
Albert Gudebrod Charles Albert Lopez,
C.. c. Pillars. Rudolph Evans. Lorada
Taft, of the Chicago University. who de.
liyered the Thomas course OF lectures al
Richmond College last tali. besides being
constantly in touch with R:ehnonds
famous sculptor. e v. Valentine.
The exhibit of the Art Club last sprtns
was very craditabis and gave the pub.
lie an idea OF the work that had been
accomplished.
Standing on the brink OF the New Year
one Is forced to hesitate when he facet
the question xvii! the new year brtna
what the old year gave2'
The Virginia State Insurance Company
has assets exceeding $4,000, and surpint
to policy holders OF s275,oea.oo.
III. ALFRIEND s son.
Agents,
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The Virginia Stat nsarance Conpant
has assets exceeding 10000. ard snrslui
to policy holders of se75oGo.04
CHAPLIN & HUME.