The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15
nesday evening held In the Executive
Manslon by Governor and Mrs. Andrew

nesday evening held In the Executive
Mansion by Governor and Mrs. Andrew
j. Montague. 5 III Il Il
The mansion was seen by many callers
for the hrst time since the recent It., period
OF renovation and improv ement. Tho hall
was pankod with palms. decorated With
Easter lilies and pink carnations. and
beautifully draped with flags. The OIL
GERS OF tho Governors STAFF, with their
handsome uniforms, stood II, groups
ready to Introduce visitors or to show
the. graceful ncts Of courtesy which
mado tho evening 80 pleasant
Pink roses and palms nccentuated the
color tone. within the pnrlors, where the
receiving party stood with Governor and
MIS-. Montague at tho head Of the line.
Mrs Montague was gowned IN white
crepe de chine. point lace and pearls.
Mrs. Janet Carter Hoskins, Mrs. Mon
tague's mother, was in black peau do sole
and carried large bouquet Of yiolcts.
Mrs. William A. Anderson. In black
velvet on traine. duchesse lace, diamonds.
Mrs. John 8. HARDWOOD In white benga-
line silk. berthe of point lace and pearls.
Mrs. II. O. Humphries. In black lace
over white Silk with applique Of Jet.
Miss Noble Payne, Of Harrisonburg, In
white net embroidered In crimson; red
roses.
Mrs. Eppa Hunton, Jr.. in white ON
broldered net over satin with berthe and
trimmings Of point lace.
4drs James. Keith, in black and white
crepe do chine, black velvet bands, black
and white chiffon and lace. tas
Mrs. William Todd Robins, In black
SIX and lace with vest OF white shlrred
chiffon; red roses.
Mrs Charles II, oTerrall in black
lace; yoke Of lace over white satin. cor
sage bouquet OF vlolets.
MISS Lou Seawell, in black lace over
SIX, with pointed vest and cuffs OF white
The out-of-town staff members, in
Guiding Colonel Robert Il, Lee, Jr., Colo
mel George G. Cabell, Jr, Colonel Il. L.
Holland. Colonel L. w. Lane, Colonel
Robert N. Harper. Colonel Henry Fl. Ba-
ker. Colonel James c. Watson, Jr, Col
onel st. John c. Goode Colonel Hen
ry NJ Lewis. Colonel Sidney Sheltman
Colonel John r. Saunders and Colonel
Howard B. Wayt, with the wives Of the
married members, were also invited to
receive.
Ih1loW's orchestra played number
OF beautiful airs during the evening.
noticeable feature OF the occasion was
the presence OF the Virginia Senators and
representatives and their wives, who
called to pay their respects and contri.
butte generous quota in tho way OF
SS'A'
The Richmond military, who came in
their reglmentals, made another distinct
and agreeable clement for society to
discuss and enjoy. The whole OF the
lower Mansion 1 floor, including recep-
tlon room, hall. library and parlors, was
thronged from 3 to II and somewhat
later with a crowd who were eager to
shake hands with Virginia's Chief Ex-
ecutive and his lady, and who brought
away with them the pleasantest impress
sions of social gatherings over which
they preside.
The second drill Of the two companies
Of beautiful society gi-ls who are go
Ing to compete for a medal at the fair
In the Masonic Temple to be given
March 10th for the benefit Of the Needy
Confederate Womcn's Home took place,
with Mrs. Montague as chaperone, at
the Mansion last Friday aftern DON from
to 6 o'clock.
Colonel 10. Lane Stern on whom has
devolved the pleasant task Of drill mas
ter, declares that he never found his
duties so altogether desirable and that he
never had to do with apter young SOL
diers. The list Of their names includes
Miss Carrie Rennolds, Miss Page Royal.
Miss Anita Cussens, NJ ISIS Julia Osterloh.
Miss Bessie Jackson. Miss Ella Buck
Miss Julia Joynes. Miss Elsie Lindsey,
Miss Mary Butter, Miss Ellen Witt,
Miss Mary Moulton. Miss Hattie Shields,
Miss Mamie Selden. Miss Juliet Keith
Miss Ella Hammond, Miss Fannie War
wick. Miss Brent Witt. Miss Liesa Arch
er, Miss Eugene Taylor, Miss Mary Drew
ry, Miss Mary Drake, and Miss Elizabeth
Dew. The costumes to be worn by these
young Daughters OF the Regiment" will
be designed and made by an expert cos
tuner and will give a new version tc
an old adage. proving that beauty well
adorned is adorned the most
Mrs. Montague. who Is the president
Of the approaching Confederate Fair.
and Miss Ruby Bodeker, the vice-presi-
dent, have gathered about them in their
selection of chairmen and committees
an energetic band Of workers. Materials
for the erection of booths and draperies
have been donated. Contributions and
| money are being daily received. the work
for the different booths is well under
way. and the success of most, notably
that of the tobacco and the sofa cushion
booth, Is already assured. Mr.. holland,
of the firm of Baskerville G holland, Is
at work on the designs for the booths
which will be speedily completed.
The fair will open the evening OF March
10th. 1ncandescent lights at the booths
and throughout the Masonic Temple will
| render the scene brilliant one "A re-
ceptlon committee. handsomely gowned,
will be in readiness to welcome all COM
ers-in, and the attractions offered will
be more than sufficient to make them glad
| Of their coming.
Bazaar Tables.
The Maryland Table Committee of the
Confederate Bazaar will have an enter
tainment for children on the afternoon of
Friday. February Goth, from to 6
o clock, at Lee Camp Hall.
This entertainment will be particularly
Interesting and attractive to both boys
and girls as there will be good many
exciting games, In which the young folks
can compete with each other for prizes.
The children are looking forward with
unusual pleasure to these games, as 1t
has become known that Mrs, Walker