The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-03
Percy Pemberton. John Parrish and Geo
D. Morgan.
Youthful Hostesses.

Percy Pemberton, John Parrish and Geo.
D. Morgan.
Youthful Hostesses.
The number of entertainments among the
younger girls of Richmond society was
specially notable feature Of the holi-
days. Miss Ella Hammond gave large
card marty to a number OF her friends last
Monday evening. The entertainment took
rlace In Miss Hammond's home on Brook
road, and remarkably pretty decorations
were in Christmas evergreons ana req
carnations.
Miss Marian Hlntoa Smith, who was
the hostess Of reception tea given Tues
day from 5 to p. NJ, was assisted In
receiving her guests by Miss Ethel Nc
Cav. Miss Rhoda Davis and Miss Alma
Cecil. Miss Smith wore a lovely frock OF
pink silk null over pink liberty satin.
Miss Rena and Miss Hawsie Glaze
hl ook were at home Wednesday afternoon
from TO 6 o'clock in honor OF their
guest, Miss Sally rutherford Carter. OF
fredericksburg, Va.
The parlors and halls were gayly and
nrtisticauy decorated in holiday ever
green's, cunning cedar being prettily inter-
mingled with holly and mistetoo.
Miss Bessie Selden presided at the
chocolate table. and the following young
ladies' served: Miss Rosalio Fontaine
Jones, Miss Jean Knox, Miss Katharine
Watkins, Miss Mamie Seldcn, Miss Ida
Fleming and Miss Bessie Leo Lucke.
Other youthful hostesses of the week
we're Miss Alice Doyle and Miss White
ley, who were "at homo I" to their friends
on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
respectively, IN most enjoyable way.
New Years Day.
New Years day proved an exception
to a stormy precedent OF long standing.
It was SO serene and balmy as to make
ono think OF golden crocuses and sway
Ing daffodlls. In spite of mid-wlnter and
cold weather yet to come.
The country and city clubs kept open
house. At the Deep Run Hunt Club.
where the footsteps of society tended for
the meet and tho luncheon, the parlors
were fragrant with holiday grenery. At
tho foaming bowl Of egg-nog Mrs. Walter
Herndon Miles and Mrs. Langhorne Put
ney dispensed graceful hospitality. Mrs.
James Allison and Miss May Handy were
a, the punch bowl; Miss Elizabeth DAY.
export and Miss Lulie Whitlock poured
tea
reception from to 6 o'clock In the
afternoon was given at the Hermitage
Golf Club New Years, when flowers, a
nne musical programme and refresh
lrents made the hours pass very swiftly
and most delightfully."- to the many who
Caled,
The Westmorelnnd, Commonwealth.
Albemarle and Virginia Clubs were CEN
tors Of resort during the day. amply sus-
tanning the old Virginia law OF open doors
and hospitality to all.
One of the most elegant private enter
tainments OF tho week was given Fri
day afternoon by Mr.. John p, Branch and
MASS Ehie Branch In compliment to Mrs.
Arthur Glasgow, Of London, England,
who is in Richmond rs her fathers guest
for the first time since her marriage,
The reception was largely attended.
Palms, holly, mistletoe and American
Beauties made beautiful decorations.
Egg-nog, punch and delicious refresh-
ments were served A bust Of Mr..
Branch in bronze, recently executed by
Mr.. William Copper, OF New York. was
the subject OF interested remark among
many of MFR. Branch's friends. who con-
s;dered that the artist had caught
speaking likeness In his work, and that
his execution was something very remark
able indeed.
Mr.. Arthur Glasgow left for the South
last night for the benefit of his health.
which has been somewhat impaired by
tho English climate. Mrs. Glasgow and