The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-26
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

"a n RS. q. a. SWANSON has re,
AW turned from II very plensan
INH stay II, Norfolk, where SHIT
and Governor Swanson Ell.
ioyed nh elaborate reception
at the Norfolk Woman's Club o.,
Thursday evening.
The club-room were handsomely
decorated in pink roses and palms
The receiving line included Miss Wiz.
gtnia Gatewood, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. j
Taylor Ellyson. Mrs. James II. HUBBARD
Mrs. lnn1an Payne and Mrs. IL. IL
Hodges. 44
More than 700 guests, many OF them
i,ostessca and commissioners from the
exposition. and IL number OF army and
navy officers, called during the even
ing.
Mrs Swanson will be lii Richmond
for Mrs. Henry G. Stuart's reception on
Wednesday evening and for the
THANKSGIVING german. of which she is
patroness. Then unless the weather
forbids. she will return to the eX-
position fos the closing cntertair-
ments.
Afterward she viii so to her farm
near Chatham. Va, for visit of some
length. and will not be in Richmond
again until the busy time of Christ
mas shopping has begun.
For this reason Mrs. Swanson Will
not begin her Tuesday afternoon at
homes until the opening of the New
Year, after which time she will be per-
manently installed at the mansion for
the rest of the winter.
Bridge Whist l,oom.
The executive committee of the Rich
mond German held n meeting last night
at Westmoreland Club Beginning
,,,ts y, G,ss J-v. ~ ~ 81 ,xr
through the season, q room for bridge
whist will be placed at the disposal
of those who desire to indulge in the
game.
Players can command a view of the
ballroom and chaperons can fulfil their
duties and enjoy favorite recreation
at the 4sa me time.
The committee Is pleased 10 be able
to add so much to the attractiveness
OF evenings that have already. become
famous for the enjoyment they afford.
Thanksgiving German.
The Thanksgiving german under the
direction of Miss Caroline Armistead
and Miss Lillian Binford will be danced
Thursday evening at Masonic Temple,
instead OF at the jefferson Hotel.
Colonel Thomas McAdams. the lead
err, will open the german with debu-
nnd their partners will take part, and
college colors, and pennants will pc in
evidence.
Young men who have not already
done so may secure tickets from Mr..
Roy NJ. Jones, at the Chamber of Com
merce; Mr.. Thomas Brockenbrough, No.
ZIG East Main Street; Mr.. George D.
Morgan at kingan 81 Co.'S: Mr.. Guy
Binford at the Bell Telephone build
ing. or by mail from the committee,
Misses Armistead and Binford.
Patronesses OF the german will be
Mrs. c. \. Swanson. Mrs. John Kerr.
Branch, Mrs. William. II. Adams. Mrs.
Thomas Nelson Carter, Mrs. Andrew
Christian. Mrs. Levin Joynes. Mrs. T..
r. D. Myers. Jr Mrs. Charles E.
Worthanl. Jr. Mrs. Thomas Boiling and
Mrs. William L. Royal.
Whittct-3IcBnin.
The wedding of Miss Mabel Mccain
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Nc
Balm, of No. 1905 Floyd Avenue. y this
city, TO Mr. Thomas Whittet. son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whittet, ST.. also
OF Richmond was brilliantly celebrated
at $50 P. NJ yesterday in Centenary
NJ e. Church, tile Rev. DIR. w. ]. Young
officiating.
After a reception to relatives. friends
and the bridal party In the home OF the
brides parents, on Park Avenue, where
were in pink roses. ferns
and smilax. Mr.. ard Mrs. Whittet left
for New York. They will sail Wednes-