The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-04-22
Society

much socia! attention. Mrs Benjamin
i. Purcell went as a deiegate from
the Commonwealth Chapter In this
city. Miss Ethel Atkinson and Mrs.
Sidncy J.. Dudley regents OF Old -Do-
minion Chapter. are also attending the
u. A. r. congress Among the asti-
tngton hostesses at functions in honor
OF the visiting Daughters have been
Mrs. Green Clay Cioodloe, who Gu
fertained ut beautiful tea an honor
OF Mrs Matthew l.. Scott and Mrs.
Stevenson; Mrs. Thomas J. Latham.
who gave dinner at the New VIII
lard on Thursday evening. her guests
including several u. A. H. delegates;
Mrs w. A Smith. whc was hostess
at a tea in honor of tho Michigan
delegates. and Mics Helen Cannon
who will entertain at tea In honor
~ a number Of delegates on SatuT-
day,
The shadow OF this congress VIII
scarcely have faded when the Colonial
DANES of America will meet In na-
lenal sassion in Washington on We'd
needay. Thursday and Friday OF next
week. Mrs William Ruffln Cox. prcs-
tGent OF the Colonial Danes or Amer
tea in the State OF Virginia. and also
Of the national organization, and
\
president Of the Colonial DANES OF
America In the state of Virginia, win
go 10 Washington the FIRST Sf the
week 10 attend committee meeting
on Monday
Other delegates from the state OF
Virginia VIII be Mrs. Reginald Gil
ham, of Richmond. Mrs. Jameson,
of Alexandria; Mrs. Tyler, or VIII
nam s5iif &, and Mrs. Harry St George
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4 number Of delightful entertain
ments have been planned In honor OF
the Danes, among them a reception
ON April 2S. given By Mrs. Francois
Berger Moran in honor of the conn
eil Of Colonial DANES and the mem
hers Of the club Of Colonial DANES and
numter or oth4rs.
Mrs. Moran viii be assisted N re-
ceivfEg by Mrs. Cox, president II the
council: Mrs J Nj. Dickinson, Mrs.
Samuel Spencer. Mrs I-urton, Mrs
Matthew r. Scott, Mime. Ritter and
Mrs. Chstsrd
Miss Bailey TO Wed.
Invitations have been received here
h the marriage Of Miss Virginia En-
pie Bailey. daughter of Mrs. Ed Sar q
-EA4- aa.llt=4=laf-AAIin t4l.s tan. -A--tz-rta
Mr. William Bachfaan Chisholm. Jr.,
an the evening of April Sc, ut
O'Clock. In ST james Episcopal
church. Wilmington, n. (. The mar
rage is of especial interest in Rich
mond. as the bride is connected with
some OF the most prominent families
OF Virginia, as well as Of North Caro-
lima. Among her Virginia relatives
are Major James sheppard Potts. MIR.
Joseph Scheduled Potts, Jr, and
nth To- NJ
present at West Point y. Y.
Miss Bailey is descendant Of the
Washington. Lewis and other pronn-
neut families. She Is also deseea-
dant Of Or Adam Empie, founder nt
St James Episcopal church. or ,his
tity, and cousin of the TT. keY,
Robert Strange. bishop of Eastern
Carolina. and until Few years ago
the rector of ST. Eaufs church of this
city.
Beautiful Reception,
pins and white flowers. charminEly
arranged about the rooms. and rose
shaded lights, made a scene of rare
beauty On Thursday afternoon, when
Miss Mary Hatcher and Mrs. Benjamin.
III. Nash We're hcstesses of a brilliant
afternoon reception attended by about
Use guests.
Mrs Nash and Miss Hatcher re-
ceied their guests, Mrs Nash was
handsomely gowned in black lace built
see4- chiffon afffi trimmed tn Jet. and
wore a bouquet of Niolets and gar
derias. ard Miss Hatcher wore gown
OF imported black satin aud old lace,
with corsage bouquet of orchids
They were assisted in entertaining by
Miss Margaret Marson, in gray chiffon
cloth; Mrs s. w Travers, in lavender
cloth and Mrs. Guy in white lace.
Miss Jean Knox, in green crepe: Miss
Es1elle deSauSsure. in pink chiffon
s. Miss Mary Boiling, Of Norfolk, In white
RatIny Mrs w. @. Crockett, in white
embroidered crepe; Miss Mary Irving
In green silk. and Miss Katherine Sin
tor. IN rose coiored chiffn served the
guest. Mrs. l. Newton Vaughan. In
hard embroidered chiffon. and Mrs
Carol III. Montague, in white crepe
preseided over the punch bowl. which
wns wound with "a garland OF pink
flowers,
Gard Party.
Vases Of pink roges nrettily decor
ated the tables when the third card
party OF the series was played In the
Jefferson Club Thursday evening
There were eleven tables engaged. and
the FIRST prize. a French picture, was
wen by Mrs. Milton aGarcuse. Mrs. j
Marx, Of Detroit. Mich, who is the
guest III 4hESs A~itSIAfS HSt2 aAsos VA NtSt
avenue Won the second prize. which
was aieo French picture.
Final Cotiiion.
1he hpai colillion for their Friday
ara SATURDAY evening dancing classes
VIII be given Friday evening at s
O'clock The dances Of these classes
composed OF the younger members OF
society, have been delightful affairs
throughout the season. The parents oi
Those taking part are invited 10 at
tend.
Old Msida' Convention.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Fair
mount Presbyterian church will have
the "Old Maids Convention" at the
Falrmount Town Hall Friday evening
Aprn %. Refreshments will be served
Clever College Play.
clever college play Will he given
at fsit5rFts f+T-f+ f'rfci1y- evening ny INC
girls OF .'ln the Service OF the King
and FRAY of Sunshine Circle of King .
= pai4stl = Those taking part Viii be
Misses Louise White. Helen sorg.
Marie Cheatwood, Messrs. Allen Cheat
wood, Bernard Grtgg, Drummond Cur
tis, a i'5ser laura ArHlitaEe, Ruby
Jersey ard MeRsTa. Jehn Gooae and
Carroll Shepherd.
Personals.
Mir, and Mrs. G. NJ, hoiner have re
turned 10 Richmond. after spending
several weeks Ut the Queen Anne cot