The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-03-03
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CHASE CITY, VA, March 2.-The an
nual Qualification of the Ratchet and
the cherry tree, with the usual accom-
panying Llsplay Of the star-spangled
banner and an occasional respectful
mention of the distinguished gentle
man who made illustrious each Of the
three, was celebrated at the N1ecklen-
burg with proper patriotic spirit, show
ing itself In the decorations OF the
lobby and the dining-room, the artistic
dinner menu and the Colonial ball Of
the evening OF the ed. The very pop
ular paint, powder and patches" lace
ruffles and silver buckles of the Colonial
days were much in evidence in the
toilets of those who Joined in the
grand march. led by Mrs. w. A. Leech,
of Mount Pocono, Pa, who in costume
and bearing made an excellent Martha
Washington. with Mr.. w. B. Agnew,
Of Chase City, impersonating with
much dignity and stately grace the
Father of His Country. Tho Virginia
reel was danced by those nj costume.
which was followed by an informal
hop until morning. Those who formed
the court of General and Mrs. Wash
ington on this occasion We're: Mrs. W.
r. Hughes. the Mecklenburg; Miss
! Eleanor Dana, of Philadelphia; Miss
Nell Martin. Of Lynchburg; Misses
NlaFle anu EIeTlTuQe uCkeF, OIL 1nll1-
delphia Mrs. T.. P. Williams, OF Dan
vile; Miss Carhart, Of Powhatan; Miss
Powers. Of Crozet, Va; Miss O'Callihan,
OF Philadelphia; Miss Mary Whitaker,
| Of Raleigh, N. c.; Miss Elizabeth Bag
| ley, OF Jackson, N c.; Miss Anderson.
of Hanover; Mr.. Lewis NJ Smith, of
Raleigh, N. G. considered ..4e most
typical Colonial gentleman presently !;
Mr.. B. l.. Walker, of this county; Mr..
| William ]. Walker, of Louisville, Ky;
Mr.. FL. r. Cooley. Of Chase City; Mr.
| Cottrell, of Richmond. Va; Mr.. Mira
beau Hughes, the Mecklenburg; Mr..
| .Lynton Burr, OF Danville, Va; Mr.. Mar
row, Of Bullock, N. c.; Mr. Lewis B.
Wilkins, Of South Boston; Mr.. J.. a.
Stewart, OF Easton. Md.
I Canada is at present represented by
Mr.. Hugh Hay, Of Woodstock. New
Brunswick. and MI. Fred S. Bush, of
/, MONTREAL.
Boston has very pleasant party in
Mr.. and Mrs w. NJ. johnson, Miss Gray,
Miss Thompson and Miss Macbeth.
' New York City Is represented by Mr.
and Mrs. De Groot. Mr.. Paul Barrett
Sullivan.
( New York State sends representa-
tives in Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Williams,
Broo klyn; Mr.. and Mrs. 4. X. Gale, Mrs.
! *. q. Gere. Syracuse; Mr. j. d. Ridge
way. Ithaca; and Philadelphia in Mr..
/ Thomas II. Leo and East Pi.tsburg In
Mr. A. NJ. Manor.
J Mrs. Peter Hall, of Ridgefeld. N. j.,
is visiting her daughter. Mrs. y. G. Wal
ton, of the Mecklenburg
! Mrs. ]. Pinckney Williamson, of
\ Wilkesbarre. Pa. formerly Of Ddnvllle,
4 Va, is very attractive addition to the
1 lifo here. and has won many friends
by her social charm, which has always
been recognized,
The Richmond contingency continues
I to be most attractive at present 1t
consists of Mr.. and Mrs, Gideon .Iaven-
port, Mrs. d. D. Tnlley, Miss nnte Tall
}, ley, Mrs. w. II. Parrish, Mr.. Wexford
c. Reed and Mr.. s. S, Carlton.
/. Mr.. IT, Archibald Cary also Of Rich
mond. recently spent u few days here
\ most benehcially.
! I4ynchburg Ia most delightfully."- re-
presented by Mr., and Mrs, Clinton De
Witt. Mrs. Il. w, Mccarthy Miss Nell
Martin and Mrs. j. r, Clark.
Mrs. George A. schmelz and Mrs, r.
II, Hudgins. of, Hampton, are among
the popular women here.