The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-01-31

r Belvtdere Hall last evening
AZ crowded hall rendered the
1Burlesduc on tho Jamestown
-A warpatli"a great success the
entertainments itself. planned
by Miss Sally Deane and Miss Ella
Isinford, being all that had been prom.
iacd.
Where every booth was 80 attrhc-
two, praise must be given 10 all Foot
steps OF visitors fingered beside the
10l Ranch with Its cowboys, braves
and Indian children. Misses Sally
Hobson, Rebecca Walker and Mrs.
Lindsey, were very handsome Indian
sauaws and rendered ranch life very
realistic.
Mrs d. G. Walker managed the1baby
incubator beautifully, and kept tile
nurses and their babies In fine order
alessrs. Tompkins. Morton and David
son. in charge OF tho Monitor and
Merriinac, covered themselves with
glory.
Miss wcddell's Little N1idgets"
formed n fascinating group, aud The
Streets Of Seville where Mrs. Thomas
Stokes had charge OF dark.cyed Span
isln senorltas. was a centre of interest
during the entire evening
The japanese tea garden. under the
direction 81 Mrs. Robert Pesram, rur-
nished refreshment to many WHO were
ninlstercd 10 by pratty Japanese maid
ems in the garb OF Geisha girls.
The Swiss village, with It's yodeers,
Its chnperon. Mrs. Scott. and It's man
ager Mr.. Thorp to say nothing of
Its Charming Swiss girls and It's very
polite waters. scored distinct hit
and was very popular.
The palmist, Mrs. Stanley, was kept
busy prophesying all manner OF good
fortune for those Invoking her aid.
1.-THE Beauties OF All Nations" pre-
sented by Mre. Cunningham Hall. re-
oeired their need OF admiration, as
did tho flower girl. the butterfly
dancer, and the cake walkers. Mrs.
Rober. glankenships freaks" excited
shouts OF laughter. and the sp!elers
and the candy girls. the peanut VEN.
ders. the country people. the jugglers
and policemen alltcontributed a good.
~ mite toward making a goodiy whole.
sfr. frank Powers was a most efl-
Client and courteous doorkceper The
evening furnished diversion and en-
tortafnmcnt TO large number OF go
ciety people.
The Annual Tea.
Tho annual tea OF the Association
for preservation OF Virginia Antiqui.
Z J.. NJ, in the rooms OF the Virginia
Historical Society No. 7o7 East Frank
lin Street.
The rooms were decorated with car
nations and with red candles in silver
candelabra.
The receiving party included Mrs.
e. v. Valentine. gowned in black lace
crepe de chine embroidered and worn
With pearl ornaments. and black hat
trimmed With black Feathers.
Mrs. John B. Lightfoot. in gray
SILK. with insets and yoke OF lace and
touches OF blue panne velvet
Mrs W; r. Cox: In gray velvet and
Mrs. Charles B. Ball, In black satin
with collar OF duchess lace
Mrs. John II. southall, in white wolfe
and Irish point lace. chairman Of tho
committee OF arrangements.
Mrs. James Aston Cabell. In old
rose inessaline. with yoke OF duchess
lace and revcrs OF rose-colored chiffon
Mrs. William Bentley. In biscuit
colorcd messaline silk with trlm,nln.,
OF lace and blue velvet
Miss Mamie Jones. In black chiffon
tameta, trimmed with velvet and lace.
Young girls assisting the commit
tee and wearing white lingerie frocks
and red ribbons Were: Misses Emily
Clark. Emma Conquest, Ethel CabeiI
Elizabeth Bentley, Mary Tompkins and
Doris Jones.
The number Of callers was very
large. many members from Petersburg
and guests from out-of.town betr =
present, so that the rooms were fY,ll
OF animation and brightness durinp
reception hours.
Regrets over the absence OF Mrs.
Joseph Bryan and Mrs. J. Taylor ELY.
sen, both of whom We're de tained at
home by sickness, Were generally ay-
pressed. Mrs Ellyson was RI present a
by her husband, the Lientenant.GoY-
ernor.
The Refreshments Were both dainty
md apnetzing. and were abundantJy
hnd deftlv served. The table. with III !.
hnwers and rcd candles, made a mos
attract ive .picttirc
ThegChildrcn's Party.
The childrGf's party and baby show.
which waH postponed on account ar
bad weather. will take place to-day at
8 p Al. In Grace Episcopal Church, II
the weather permits. The entertain
ment is not limited to Grace Church
children. and it Is hoped that mothers
all over the city Will send their chill
dren to aid In raising the organ fund
Tor the benefit OF Which the party is
given. 3 =
Engagement Announced.
Mrs. Jeanerta Ednlonds Morton arr.
nounces the engagements OF her daugn.
ter. Louie Marcia. to Mr.. Garrett a..
doccH, Jr, the wedding TO be celc-