The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
F {ST|V|T|ES Of
BEDFORD CITY
New Year Begins With Numer-
OILS Delightful Entertainments
and Receptions.
GERMAN AT BELMONT
Young People Enjoy Wednesday
Evening at This Beautiful
Home.
Especial to The rlmes.pispa,ch.l

| Especial TO The Times. DispetchI
| BEDFORD CITY, VA. January b.
| one Of the most notable social event. OF
| the holiday season was a gard party
| given to her friends by Mrs. r. r. Wise
at Belmount In honor OF her sister, Miss
Bertie Ford. of Lynchburg, and Miss
sallie Wise. OF Bellevue, the sister OF
| DR.. Wise. Mrs. Wise, who was robed In
lovely gown Of delicate pink. was as
sisted in receiving by Mrs. James Dill
lard. Of Lynchburg.
The decorations were particularly
| beautiful and effective and were much
admired. In the large hall the decora-
| tons were garands Of evergreen and red
/ roses, among which were swung red
Christmas bells. Here, beneath a charm
ngly decorated canopy. was served
punch by Misses Salle Wise and Lena
Hurt, both in pretty costumes OF red.
The game played was bid cuchre. In
which there were eight tables. There
was a tie for the first prize between
Miss Elizabeth Boiling and Miss Mamie
Griffin. which was decided In favor OF
Miss Boiling. who received a hand
painted Nayonnaise bowl, the orramen-
tation of which was mistletoe. Mrs. ].
X. Moore was awarded tho second honor.
a hand painted olive dish. The con-
ISOLATION prize, box OF stationery in a
box with holly ornanentation, was won
by Mrs. W. j. Phillips.
Those who did not play cards were en-
terta!ned with n game OF geography.
Very delicious refreshments were tempt
fngly served by Misses Elizabeth Eure,
Sue Nichols, Kate Hatcher, Evelyn Fer
rell, becomingly a,tired in pink robes.
Mrs. Phillips's Reception.
Mrs. Walter j. Phillips celebrated the
Now Year by giving a reception to large
number OF ladies at the home OF her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Dinwiddie,
on Bedford Avenue. The daylight was
excluded, and many candles. in handsome
candelabra illuminated a most charming
picture of artistic decorations. In the
parlor there were banks OF pink roses
and pink carnations. amid glossy green
foliage arranged Upon the mantei and
every available point Here Mrs. Phillips
was assisted in receiving by her cousin.
Miss Dinwiddie, Of Blacksburg; Mrs. Z.
8. Smith. Mrs. y. d. Gregory and Mrs.
G. 2. Parker. There was a constant
stream of callers from to $50 O'Clock
P. M. who were received at tho door
by little Miss Mary Phillips, In white,
with pink ribbons.
Tho decorations OF the hall were green
and red. and in an alcove. tastefully ar
ranged, fruit punch was served by Mrs.
r. l.. Elliott and Mrs. T. W. Richardson.
Mrs. Elliot also invited the guests to the
refreshment room, which was verv beau
tifully decorated with red roses! and green
foliage. Bands OF red ribbon extended
from the chandelier to the four corners
OF the table. The candles and electric
lights were shaded In red. A menu OF
turkey. ham. salad. pickle waters. beaten
biscuit, coffee. followed by custard and
cake. was gracefully dispensed at the
tables by the following young ladies'. In
lovely evening dress: Misses Louise
Wharton, Rose O'Hara, Annie Davis. 10.
Moore. Sallie Johnston. F1orrie Clayton.
Mary Earl. Marion Clayton. Mamie john
son and Sammle Brcazeal.
Dance at Belmont.
A delightful dance was enjoyed We'd
nesday evening ut Belmont by number
OF young people.
Those VINO participated were Miss Sarah
Griffin with Mr.. Robert Lowry, Miss
Mamie Griffin with Mr.. Landon Lowry,
Miss Luc.lla Wiley, Of New York, with
Mr.. Malcolm Griffin: Miss Mary Ewert
and Mr.. Thurman Clark. Miss Elizabeth
Ewert with Mr.. Graham Clayton, Miss 10.
Moon with Mr.. Redcap. Miss Rose
o'Hara with Mr.. w. W. wysor. Miss
Della Hammer. Lynchburg. with Mr. Mar
shall Vest; Miss Sector, OF Lynchburg,
Summerson with Mr.. Bragg. Miss Edith
summerson and Mr.. William Walker,
Miss Elizabeth Brown and MI. A. B.
Clayton. Jr. Miss Katharine Hatcher
with Mr.. Pritchett. Miss Sadie Tucker
and Mr.. Henry Guy.
Mrs. Kerfoot, Mrs. w. w. Mckay and
Mrs. c. T. Hagan were the chaperons.
The stays were Mr.. r. W. Withers and
Mr.. Jack Johnston. OF Farmvile.
Professor NJ. T. Burks. OF Washington
and Leo University: Mrs. Burks. Mrs.
Josephine Withers. Mrs. Helen Mat
thews and Mr.. Martin withers. who Joined
their family connection here. and enjoyed
happy family Christmas reunion. have
returned to their home at Lexington.
Mr.. Charles Taylor. OF New York. who
spent the Christmas with relatives here,
has returned home.
Mr.. r. l.. Sale, who spent the holidays
with his mother. Mrs. l.. a. Sale, has re-
turned to Buffalo.
The public schools will reopen on Mon
day. having given a holiday OF two weeks.
Mrs. Edmonia Saunders was the gra-
cious hostess OF the Thursday Club
Thursday afternoon. The exercises con-
sisted of continuation of the study OF
Colonial history, which was led by Mrs
Walker Ruan. These studies have proved
both profitable and interesting as pre-
Jude to comprehension OF the events
commemorated by the Jamestown Expo
s!tion
After the papers by the various men,
bers had been read by the club members
and commented on. dainty refreshments
were Hospitality served.
Miss Jamie Hawkins gave delightful
marty" to a number of her young friends
Saturday evening. Merry games and
feast OF cream and cakes filed the fleet-
Ing hours with enjoyment.