The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-03
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL

H n N engagement Of much interest
II ~ just announced liz that OF
II IN Miss Kate Elsmerc Fuller
ll " tho talented elocutionist, who
has delighted audiences. NOT
only In Richmond, but throughout the
state to Mr. Samuel Meislcr, of ABB
beyillc. s. @.
i The wedding Will be celebrated on
December 18th, In Leigh street Baptist
Church.
Engagement Announced.
Mrs. James =. Benson, OF Staunton.
II Va. announces the engagement and
\ approaching marriage OF her daughter,
Kate Cardwel,. to Mr.. NJ. Gunther
llloge, of Frankfort, KY.
The wedding Will take place quietly
on the evening OF December 2lst. at
tho home OF the BRIDES mother.
Miss Benson Is the daughter of Mra.
Alice Dabney Benson and the late
James s. Benson, and formerly lived
in Richmond. She still has number
OF warm personal friends here. where
she was always a favorite. Mr.. Hoge
is the son OF Mr. and Mrs John. 81.
II Hogc, of Staunton. but for GONE time
has rrade his home in Frankfort. Ow-
ing to the mourning of the brides
family, no invitations Will be issued.
IA stsa DI1O0l JtcCcntlOus ~
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ Bankhead Fowlkes
entertained Saturday afternoon, from
II to o'clock. In the parlors of MUIR
phys Hotel. and "a large number Of
their Richmond friends called to offer
congratulations.
Mrs. F'owlkes was formerly Miss
Maude S. VIM. the daughter of Hon.
Il w. G. VIM. Of Pleasant Grove, Va.
4 Her marriage to Mr.. Fowlkes was
.f.t., -.
stop-over In their wedding trip here
4 proved most delightful.
4 The parlors OF the hotel where the
4 reception was held were decorated In
Z palms and chrysanthemums. The re-
ceivlns party stood In the archway be-
\ tween the par,ors against back
ground of palms, and included Mr.. and
: Mrs. Fowlkes. the latter wearing white
:, messaline and carrying roses; Mrs.
William a. Phelps in black net over
:. taffets. with corsage cluster of vio-
i lets: Miss Rosa Scultnorp and Miss
Lottie May Hurt in white null, hold
Ing sprays Of long-stemmed American
Beauties.
Chrlstmnk Sale.
4 The Earnest Workers Society of the
Il Grace Street Presbyterian Church viii
hold Christmas sale Of dressed dolls,
!. loprons. fancy articles and cakes on
Thursday in the church parlors. open
j, Ing on Fourth Street, from 10 a. NJ.
J TO g =. NJ.
4 hot lunch will be served from IL
toe p. NJ. in connection with tho home
bakery table. and 1t is hoped many
ladies' and gentlemen viii avail them
selves of the opportunity to purchase
: an appetizing lunch, as we'll as patron
/. ize the sale. All the friends of the
. church will be welcome.
Meeting of Council.
n a general meeting of the Council OF
!, Jewish Women Will be held this after
neon at 3:i5 o'clock in the vestry-r
OF Temple Beth Ahabah. An interest
ing program will include an address
by Mr.. John Garland Pollard on The
tSiatus of Woman; vocal solo by Mr..
J Douglas Gordon, and a piano recital by
, Miss Essie Lehman. New members. as
!, well as all old members. are cordially
iry!ted to attend.
t Richmond Girls Compllmented.
l Richmond girls visiting in other
icitles have been much entertained. Miss
Emma Gray White. daughter OF Presi-
mend Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railway. was guest of honor at a tea
& g.ven Friday afternoon by Miss Susie
, Slaughter. of Norfolk. Va.
N Miss Ella Jackson, who has been the
!, guest in Norfolk of Miss Mamie Ken
sett was entertained at bridge party
on Friday evening. In the home of Miss
Kensett. Four tables engaged in the
/, game.
Il Miss Afaisie Fleming Is spending
some time with Miss Nellie Quinn. in
II Lynchburg, Va. Miss Quinn gave a
ilarge card party Wednesday evening
!. toi Miss Fleming and Mrs. Richard 7.
/ Yates, OF Lynchburg. Progressive
j euchre was played. and supper was
$ served after the game.
; Mrs. Russell Winfree, of Lynchburg
!, was the hostess of a tea given on Tues
day afternoon to Miss Jessie AppersoI
and Miss Rebecca Clark, who received
3 with Mrs. Wlnfree. Miss smoot, OF this
lefty. was among the number OF those
e assisting in the dining-room.
wedding was celebrated in Richmond
t on November Goth, were entertained al
u a dinner last week by Mr.. and Mrs
/. C. l.. Clyce. whose guests they We're IN
y Abingdon, Va, on their way to their
3 future home at Norton.
Dances Of Richmond German.
The first dance OF the Richmond Ger
: nan. scheduled for December 18th, Will
:. take place in Masonic Temple, invita-
!. items having already been issued to the
: dcbutantes and society bellies of Rich
llnond.
,rhe officers Of the club for the en-
q suing year are Mr.. z. It. d. Myers, Jr.
lnresident, Mr.. Levin Joynes, vice. presl-
ri Gent: Mr.. George Melville Reid secre-
u tary and treasurer The executive com
rilnittee includes Colonel 10 Lane Stern
4 AJess1s. Allen Potts. w. S. 2. MAYO
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