The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

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| OF the American Revolution, gave n
buffet luncheon yesterday from TO 8
P. NJ. Decorations were in American
Beauties and patriotic coiors.
| Mrs. D. r. Williams. Mrs. NJ. Allen
Chambers, Mrs. G. A. Bianton. Mrs. w.
II. Nelson, Mrs. Charles Z. Lee, Mrs.
lC. v. Wingiield. Mrs. a. f. HUNT and
Mrs. j. d. 1ngles formed the reception
committee. The luncheon was largely
ATTENDED.
The different circles of Kings
Daughters and the many church So
cietes In the city gave numerous en-
tertainments last week. all of which
were successful and well attended The
Anniversary of the Father OF His Coun-
try brought hatchets and cherry trees
unrcservedly to the front. TO tho de-
light of all good Americans, big and
little.
The Governor gave stag dinner at
the Executive Mansion Thursday even
ing to members of the General Assem-
bly, OF Virginia. The table had q big
basket OF Richmond roses. and was
Illuminated with crimson shaded can
dies. the red. white and blue being in
conspicuous evidence.
Friday. Mrs. Swanson gave lunch
con to wives OF the Virginia legisa-
tors. her guests being all out-of-town
ladies. and including Miss Mary Lou
Cooke, of Norfolk, who. with her
fance. Lieutenant Harry Newton
Cootes. of the Twelfth United states
Cavalry. has been Mrs. Swanson's guest
for several days.
Miss Cooke and Lieutenant Cootes
returned to Norfolk yesterday.
Indoor Garden Party.
The arrangements for the indoor
garden party and cafe chantant. to be
given by the Charity Fete Association
of Richmond on Thursday, Friday and
Saturday of this week, are about COM
.pleted, and results so far promise that
the party Will be one of the most beau
uful entertainments that has been given
here for years.
The ladies have worked hard for its
success. and it is hoped that the Rich
mond public will give them support
and encouragement by a large attend
arce.
Among the attractions of the fete
VIII be Its flower-garden beds OF pop
pies, daffodils and tulips, from whicn
flowers may be picked for the small
sum OF 10 cents. These flowers will
have wonderful roots full of surprises.
a magnificent arch of roses will
ornament the centre of the garden.
while fairy fauntain will glisten in
the foreground. and here the pleasure
| seekers will try their luck with n
| fishing rod, where other successful
sportsnien are handling their lines.
a sylvan spring will attract the
thirsty wanderer with its sparkling
mineral water. and with its rocks.
ferns, wild roses and fairies, so that to
| drink once will insure speedy return.
a cooky tree win be unique fea-
turc of the garden. Orange trees, be-
meath which orangeade will be served.
4 VIII furnish another pretty feature.
The candy pavilion Will be decorated
in morning slories. and the young girls
serving-mostly the debutantes of next
lovely morning blossom
The Italian pergoia. in which ices.
creams and homemade cakes will be
served. will be one OF the most beauti-
full booths in the garden, as = is taken
from model furnished by one of the
most beautiful of Italy's formal gar
dens. a most attractive feature OF
this booth Will be the hockey pokey
cart, which will be In charge OF two
of last years most popular debutantes.
The butterfly booth will be a most
attractive feature OF the garden. decor
ated as it will be all in black and
yellow
The tea arbor, which will be built
Of red lacquer. and decorated in Jap
anesa lanterns, will be surrounded by
beds OF lavender. white, and yellom
iris, and Will be most beautiful. Tea
coffee and crackers will be served
, Superb Satsuma wares will be sold, anl
, also other wares Of the Orient.
Among the tableaux to be presented
will be Mistress Mary" "Minuet,'
TEDDY Bear" two tableaux from
"Mother Goose" and cake-w walk
"Cinderelia,' LITTLE Red Riding Hood,
and sing Song of sIxpence."
scene from the prince OF Pilsen'
Will be rendered. and "yiolets" sung
Two little girls will give selections OF
the violin. There Will be Gipsies Il
foretell the future, a COOP dance, Illus
j, trated songs and others which vii
amlsc both young and old.
The chairmen OF the different com
, mittees arc urged to obtain their tick
ttS iiO.Il NlTS. IkoDtIl ADflSIlhn, OIL N q
$ ll2O West Avenue, or Mrs. N. v. Ran
v dolph. No. 6tl Fast Franklin Street
d Tickets may also be purchased from
T. a. Miller's, owens e Minors. Poll
Miiler's, Briggs 6. and other leading
: druggists.
One of the attractive features of tn,
$ garden party to be given I'm the JEFF
V fcrson Hotel February eth and 2Stl
Twill be n "sumtner house WHARF do
r lllcious home made candies will be sold
, All who have kindly promised, an,
t any who are willing to contribute. can
o dy VIII please send their donations I,
l. tho chairman, Mrs. r. Mcriwcther Frye
c NO. ia West Main Street. Mrs Frye
committee consists OF tho followin,
charming girls Miss Nora Randolph
Miss Anne Royal. Miss Helen Tanner
;, Miss Mary Parrish Miss France
. Wheat Miss Bessie Jackson, Miss Ga
4 Montague, Miss Archer Joyncs, Mis-