The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-06
FESTIVITIES Of
BEDFORD CITY
New Year Begins With Manner
oas Delightful Entertainments
and Receptions.
GERMAN AT MONT
Young People Enjoy Wednesday
Evening at This Beautiful
Home.
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Lsscc.ai 70 The ines Dispatch
iFDf 'itD CITY. IA. January D.
ono ~ the most notable social events -
tle holiday season vas a .>.rd partv
given 20 her friends by Mrs. r.. F. wise
az Belmount In honor Of her sister. Miss
Berthe Ford. Of Lynchburg. and Miss
Salio Wise. OF Bellevue the sister OF
Dr Wise. Mrs. Wise. wno was robea IN
"a lovely gown Of delicate pink. was as
sisted in receiving by Mrs. James Dill
Lard. % LynchburE.
The decorations were particularly
beautiful and effective ana were much
admired. in the large haW the decors.-
lions were garlands o. evergreen and red
roses. among which were swung rcd
CHRISTMAS bells. Here. beneath charm
insly decorated canopy was served
punch hy Misses Sallie Wise and Lena
Hurt. both In pretty costumes of rcd.
The game played was hid ouchre in
which there were eight tables. There
was tie Tor she first prize between
Miss Elizabeth Boiling and Miss Mamie
Griffin. which was decided I'm favor OF
Mise Boiling. who received a hand
painted Nayounaise bowl. the ornamen-
tation Of which was miE,let0e. Mrs. J.
H. Moore was awarded the second honor
hand painted olive dish. The con-
ISOLATION prize. a box o. stationery IN
box with holly Ornamental was won
hy Mrs. y. J. Phillips
Those who did not play cards were on
terta!ned with game OF geography
Very delicious refreshments were tempt
inElv served boy Misses Elizabeth Fure.
sue Nichols. Kate Hatcher. Evelyn Fer
reh, hecoiningly attired in pink robes.
Mrs. Phillips's Reception.
Mrs. Walter J. Phillips celebrated the
Now Year by giving a reception 70 a large
number ~ ladies at the home OF her
parents. NJ. and Mrs. W. NJ Diuwiddie
on Bedford Avenue. The daylight was
excluded ard many candles. in handsome
cende.aora Illuminated a most charming
picture of artistic decorations IN the
pafior there were banks of pink roses
and pink carnations. amid glossy green
foliage arranged tfpon the manteI and
every available point Here Mrs Phillips
was assisted IN receiving by her cousin.
Miss Dinwidcie, OF Blacks5urB. Mrs r
2. Smith. Mrs. = =. Gregory and MrT.
@. =. Parker. There was a constant
stream OF callers from 3 TO $50 O'Clock
by little Miss Mary Phillips, Ga white
with pink ribbons
Tho decorations % the hall were green
and rec, and in an aIcove. tastefuly ar
ranged. fruit punch was served by Mrs
z. l. Elliott and Mrs T. ". Richardson
Mrs. Elliot also invited the guests 90 the
reireshment room. which was ver- beau
tfaiy decorated with red roses and green
foliage Bands o. red ribbon extended
from the chandelier 70 the four corners
~ 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 OHara- Annie Davis. 10.
Moore, Salle Johnston. F1orrie Clayton.
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son and Samulie Breszeal
Dance at Belmont.
A delightful dance was enjoyed Wed
nesday evening at Belmont by a number
OF young people.
Those who participated were Miss Sarah
Griffin with Mr.. Robert Lowry. Miss
Nannis Griffin with Afr Landon I.owr,-.
Mss Lucilla Wiley. OF New York, With
Mr.. Malcolm Griffin: Miss Mary Ewert
and Mr.. Thurman Clark. Miss Elizabeth
Ewert with Mt Graham Clayton. Miss 10.
Moon with Mr.. Redcap. Miss Rose
O'IiaTa with Mr.. W. ". Visor. Miss
Della Hammer. Lynchburg. with NJ AIar-
sAal Vest; Mss Sector. OF LyIlcnburg,
with Mr.. Wilcox Brown: Miss Patt,e
Sumnerson with Mr.. Bragg Miss Edith
Summerson and Mr.. William Walker.
Miss Elizabeth Brown and Nj. A. B.
Clayton. Jr: Miss Katharine Hatcher
ard Nr 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 Farmville
Professor NJ T. Burks. OF Washington
and Lee University: Mrs. Ru-ks, Mrs.
Josephine Wthers. Mrs. Helen Mat
thews and Nj. Martin Withe-s. who joined
their family connection here. and enjoyed
a happy family Christmas reunion. have
returned 10 their home az Lexington.
MI Charles Taylor, % New York. who
spent the Christmas with relatives here.
has returned home.
Mr.. r. =. sale, who spent the HOLIDAYS
with his mother. MS L. \. Sale has re
turned 20 Buffalo.
The public schools Will reopen on Mon
day. having given A holiday or two weeks.
Mrs. Edmonis Saunders was the gra-
ciOus hostess OF the Thursday Club
Thursday afternoon. The exercises con-
sisted Of a continuation Of the study OF
Colonial history. which was led bv Mrs
Walker Ruan. These studies have proved
both profitable and interesting as a pre-
lude 70 a comprehension OF the events
commemorated By the jamestown Expo-
sition.
After the papers by the various mem
bers had been read by the club members
and commented on, dainty refreshments
We're Hospitality served.
Miss jamie Hawkins gave delightful
party" 10 a number OF her young friends
Saturday evening. Merry games and
feast Of cream and cakes filled t. feet
ing hours with enjoyment
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