The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-04-21

to hear very lHLeTPbtlHS
paper on "Keramics," read by
Mrs. John d. Clothier.
Mrs. Clothier has been n resident OF
Richmond for several years. She has
had a number OF studio exhibits. and
china painting. Her art education was
carried In New York and St Louis,
where her work has been displayed.
Tle paper yesterday showed thorough
acquaintance with the subject, and ap-
pealcd strongly to her audience, Illus
trated as It was by specimens from ia
nous European, Japanese, Chinese and
American pottcries
Mrs Clotiier was introduced by Miss
Whitfield. C1iairmans guests were Mrs.
e. y. Iafferty, Mrs. Anton Fl. Thier-
mann, Mrs. Frank d. Eppes. Jr, Mrs.
j. willard Craig, Jr., and Miss Effie A.
cofcr. Tea was poured by Mrs. J. ALL
son Hodges, Mrs. G. e. Borden and Miss
Maud stringfcllow, assistants at the
tea table being Mrs. j. A. LEROY. Mrs.
w. J. Payne and Mrs. J.. b. Edwards.
Mics Frances Halyburton and Mrs.
Lewis u. Aylett were assisted at the
coffee table by Mrs Mary 7. Workman.
Mrs, chiles NJ. Terrell and Misses Tabb
and Whitfield.
Ballou-Lefew.
Among the interesting weddings
scheduled for Easter week Is that OF
Miss Alleine Eugenia Lefew, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs William Writ Lefew, to
Mr.. John Jacob Baliou. Jr
The ceremony, which will take place
at s p. NJ. Tomorrow, at the home OF
the BRIDES parents, No. g06 Floyd Ave-
nuc, will be witnessed only By the
relatives land most intimate friends OF
he In Tvo,r Ia
wedding reception Will be given.
An ante-nuptial entertainment, in the
form OF linen shower, was given on
Thursday by Mrs. Van Buren, In honor
OF Miss Lefew. A large floral para sol
filled with dainty gifts from the intt-
mate friends OF the bride-to-be, was
suspended In the doorway between the
parlors.
Miss Lefew herself carried large
basket OF pink roses. and hidden among
tho fragrant blossoms were the en-
blems OF futnrity. AS their gifts were
unwrappcd each donor was presented
with rose. Mucl, nerriment followed
the awarding OF the ring. sixpence,
thimble and bodkin. as they were found
among tho rose blooms. Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Wedding To-day.
Hc HcOuIuS OK MISS AlllldN lIlISe
Bowden, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Eley Bowden, to Mr.. Robert
I Merritt Herrin, Of Ivor, will be cele-
bratcd at Z O'clock this evening, In
the home OF the brides parents, No.
1908 Pleasant street. the Rev. Charles
l.. Stuart officiating.
Dance ut Hermitage club.
a most enjoyable dance was given
In af Hpr Tn >n rN1 ~
by the junior society set OF Richmond.
Among the guests invited were Misses
Elsie Parrish. Nellie Walker, Rosnlie
HARDWOOD. Florence Norf1eet. Katherine
Robinson. Marie Sands. Eliza Mont
gomery. Edith Donnan, Lucille Culiing-
worth Elizabeth Taylor and louie
Johnston: Messrs. Theron Brown. VII
liam Lefew, Mclean Whittet, Foster
Witt, Curry Fairlamb. Sherwood Par
sons, Rush Miller. Edward Haynes.
Robert Augustine. Pembroke Taylor
Ebert kirtly. Harry ouarles, Charlie.
Williamson and Walter Wrenn.
IIItt-Pnrsons.
The wedding of Miss Carrie L. Par
sons to Mr. Clarence C. Hit, will take
place in Washington tomorrow.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Hit will leave Washington
Northern cities. They will return to
make their home In Richmond.
ChaperoninE Party.
Mrs. Charles j. Billups and Mrs
William A. Cheatwood are chaperon-
ms party of young people in Wash
ington this week. Among them are
Marie Cheatwood. Master Morton Bill
ups and others
At Reservoir Hall.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Wiz.
Eipia Passenger and Power Company
VIII give an entertainment to the
members OF the Y. NJ. C. a., their fam.
Thursday, at $3.50 o'clock. in the Asso.
citation Building at the Reservoir.
Admission will be by ticket. This
is the first entertainment given by the
auxiliary this season. and the ladie.
hope many will be able to enjoy it.
Those taking part in the program
will be Miss Marie Leahey, reader
Miss Pattle Isaacs. vocal soloist; Miss
Ray Billikoff. violin soloist; Mr.. Had.
don s. Watkins, vocal soloist; Mr.
Frank E. Cosby. dialect reader and
director OF Mandolin Club, and Mr.. W
Reginald Walker, accompanlst.
Reception to Prcstdent.
Tho woman's Club of Norfolk viii
give brilliant reception this after.
noon In honor of its president, Mis-:
Virginia Gatewood. Those who viii
receive with Miss Gatewood are Mrs
Henry G. Castle. vice-president; Mrs
Inman Payne. second vice. president
Mrs. Nimmo Old recording secretary
Mrs. w. Fl. Adams, corresponding sec
rotary; Mrs. Il. B. Hodges, chairman O
events; Mrs. Adam Tredwell, chairman
OF the house; Mrs. N. NJ. Osborne, chair
man of music: Miss Ieta Scrpell, chair
man Of art: Mrs, George ". Kennedy
chairman of library; Miss Clara Bag
ley, chairman of literature; Mrs. II. c
Hoggard, chairman of civic depart
ment. and Mrs. S. S. Nottingham ant
Mrs, w. w. Old.
Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cook Husbands hay
taken apartments at the Chesterfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan, of Baltimore