The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-16

MISS ENZaOetn WHeat, Charming
debutante of this year. was introduced
to Richmond society.
The house was decorated with palms
Southern smilax and chrysanthemums
and hospitality was dispensed with old
fashioned Virginia grace and cordial
ity.
Guests were welcomed by Miss Ruth
erfoord. Next to her stood Mrs. Lewis
Wheat. the mother OF the debutante;
then the pretty debutante herself. and
then Mrs. Thomas NJ. Rutherford, Mrs.
James T. Rutherford and Mrs. Luns-
ford L. Lewis.
Mrs. L. r. Hamberlin presided at the
punch bowl. Young ladies assisting
were Miss Elizabeth Johnston. Miss
Julia Moore. Miss Meta Randolph. Miss
Rachel Urquhart and Miss Warfield
Crenshaw.
a trio. including Miss Frances
Wheat. the younger sister of Miss
Elizabeth; Miss Della Davenport and
Miss Helen Adams. enjoyed their first
peep into the gay world they will
enter some seasons hence. They made
a mo q attractive group OF debutantes-
to-be.
Rica aond society appeared most
pleasA to pay their,srespects to Miss
and make the acquaintance
OF Miss Wheat. who was very attrac-
tive In cream un-plaited silk. holding
an armful of yiolets and lilies of the
valley.
Mrs. 9IilIcr's Tea.
Mrs. Clifton Miller entertained a
number OF her friends at tea yesterday
afternoon from to o'clock in her
new home. No. ali East Grace Street
A fine musical program rendered the
occasion very enjoyable. Mrs. Miller
sang several times: and she was as
sisted by several of her friends among
the pianists and vocalists OF the city.
Mrs. Miller will give series OF
teas during the autumn and winter.
Reception Committee.
Deep Run hounds will meet this af-
ternoon at Brooks Store at o'clock.
Ladies receiving in the Hunt Club
S. Buford. Jr.. Mrs. John Landstrcct,
Mrs. Thomas B. McAdams. Mrs. Beirne
Blair; Misses Virginia Whitley,
Frances Myers and AlIene Stokes.
Caldwell-Stacy.
Mrs. George Palmer Stacy has is
sued invitations for the marriage OF
her daughter. Louise. to Mr.. Charles
Carroll Caldwell, the ceremony to take
place Saturday. November Goth. in
Mizpah Church. at Walkerton, Va.
Until, the past two years Miss Stacy
has always had her home In Rich
mond. where her father was for many
years prominent. In social and business
circles. Her friends here are much In
terested In the announcement OF her
approaching marriage. Mr.. Caldwell
belongs to New York family. but
has located in King and Queen county.
Brooke-sheffey.
The wedding Of Miss Helen Randolph
Sheffey. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
T. Sheffey, Of Charleston, w. Va, to
Mr.. J. Lightfoot Brooke. son of Mrs.
Harriet Lightfoot Brooke. and nephew
OF Mr.. John B. Eightfoot. of this city,
was celebrated on Thursday in the
home of the brides parents, the Rev.
DR.. Robert Douglas Roller. OF st. Johns
Church. officiating.
Mr.. Mason White OF Richmond. was
the groom's best man. his brother, Mr..
Howell Brooke; being one of the we'd
ding guests. The groom is now man
ager Of the Gazette in Charleston,
w. Va.
Hoard Return Thanks.
The meeting Of the board of the
Home for Needy Confederate Women
was held at the home. No.3 East Grace
Street, Thursday, morning. After. the
transaction of the regular business, a
rising vote OF thanks was offered to
the generous friends Of the home for,
their response to the call for help on,
the annual donation day. October 18th.
4 The following. who contributed
money. provisions and household neces-
stiles. are, cordially thanked: G. d.
Kenny &: co. Mrs, III. Block. Mr. p. C.
Mr.. L. C.. Younger, Mrs. r. NJ.
Little, Mrs. j.. Strauss, Messrs. Alvey
Bros, Mr.. A.. L. Christian. Fourqurean,
Temple s Co, Mr.. J, N, Tiller. Mr..
ossie Tiller, Mrs. John "A. Coke. w. S.
smoot & Co. w. G. Bull. &. W.. Ma
,one Miss l. Fitzgerald, Mrs. A. Il.
straus. Mccarthy 8 Haynes, Mrs. S.
Sycle, Mrs. II. sRaab, Mrs. CLANCY, Mrs.
r. Whitlock.s Mrs. II, Gunst Miss Bell
Mrs. Anna p. Wood Helen.
V. Purcell and M. G. Tarrant.
Personal Mention.
Mrs Thomas semmes and daughter
arc the guests OF the Rev. and Mrs.
R. G. lett. In Staunton.
Mr.. G, g. Gooch. after a short stay
In the. city with friends, returned to
lis home in Stanton yesterday.
Mr., and Mrs Fletcher, Powell, OF
South Norfolk, have Issued Invitations
% the marriage of their daughter, LII
ian Irene, to Mr.. Ernest Lee jenkins,
The ceremony to be performed on the
afternoon of Wednesday,, November
sOth, at 2 o'clock, at the home OF the
,ride's parents. 81
s Miss Mary Hunter Bethel, OF Dan
lille, is visiting friends in the city
!. Miss sEugenia selden Taylor is spend
Ing some time in New York City,
Mr.. James r., Green, OF Markham,
Va, has Issued Invitations for the mar