The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-05-02
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~ execrtive mansion will be the
- ~ two brilliant receptions with
~ next ten days, when Governor
1Gfs. Mann win entertain In honor
~ many distinguished visitors 20
fHnmond during that time. They
- cot Invitations on Monday for q
- reception on Friday evening.
~ {. TO the members of the Ma
on1 Retail druggists Association,
o9h will be In session here at that
-. nnu their wives. On Monday
pninx. May Q, they will be hosts al
ofAef beautiful reception, when the
un OF honor will be Governor Po-
4 NJ. OF Rhode Island, and Governor
eo1EA Of Connecticut, who will be
$780, guests Mt the executive mansion.
|8r4 ths visiting troops from these two
14keA who come to Richmond for the
01n4ktcn OF the Richmond Light In
nm1ry BIues' new armory.
6pnmsors Comptins ented.
1kim Louise Richardson returned to
n3chm0ud Sunday evening. after a
- dolgihtfui week In Mobile. Ala,
1870 me went a. the sponsor for
\ ~ Confederate veterans OF Virginia,
& - week Was crowded to overlooking
\ ~ charming affairs In honor of the
4 1on1crs and maids, and Miss Rich
14oon, - we'll a. the other Virginia
EaA was much entertained. Recep-
y 91s Ut the various clubhouses. launch
& S4iee and the like filled the days,
4 &tle, there was a dancee very night.
III 14yhars the most attractive OF all
- functions was the grand ball on
AusDday night, following the britt
mt Mardi Gras parade. with its
4Ntiful floats and flower bedecked
|3a49AtneA and cArrtAxEa--Aa-n ona-at
1 ~ Eiubhouses was large enough for
- dance. the ball rooms of all the
Il Mto were used, and the sponsors and
na6e from the various States were
&pOinted to the several clubs. The
1thta .9trls were appointed to the
Icets club. where the masters of the
4&AdA held their special dance, which
&9zG most brilliant affair, with the
9uttfully Gowned girls. and the uni
&1Ah OF the men. with the back.
6und decorated In red, white and
2ne.
Heautiful Norfolk Wedding.
I'll he home OF MIR. and Mrs. Frank
oGAs In FORK street, Norfolk, was
~ eesne OF very quiet but unusually
1utafni wedding Saturday afternoon,
ANSiI 1&B&htNEK NJ fEH AE8pEttt
4erh, became the bride of Mr.. PinCk-
- 9hweatt Payne. son of Mr.. and
l4A w. +. Payne. The ceremony was
H9tfctEned by the Rev. ames w. Wei
- d. D.. OF Eion. N. c., a great
443e OF the bride, who also united
- nafAhts On account OF the Ill
A4m Ut Mrs. Hitch only the imme-
ea4 families of the bride and groom
I4Se present at the ceremony. which
pA plHcs In the long parlor of the
o11a. At one end OF which an i'm
e0steed altar was arranged with
n51n1, white roses and burning Ia
- A PROPULSION of spring flowers,
U10WhaliA, bridal wreath and stately
nlG1A made an effective decoration
~ Ia the dining room the table was
M4eefated with bride roses and ferns
Mn4 shaded candelabra.
III me bride, who was given away
TaAer father, WAS handsomely gown
III ~ white satin with rose point lace
4no pearl trimmings. Her tuile veil
~ heid IN place with wreath of
rAnge blossoms and she carried a
e0wtr Bouquet of lilies OF, the val
IN. The maid Of honQs was Miss
a9Au Hitch siatar ~ the bride. She
-. white embroidered chiffon over
4 III and carried American Beauty
UoA The groom's best man was
- brother. Mr.. George Payne. Al
0D1& conclusion OF the ceremony a
anAN reception was held for the
34d party and families OF the con-
A14ftnG parties, after which MIR. and
-. Payne left for a bridal totur
orth. Upon their return they win
ride with the brides parents until
4AM. The out-of.town guests pres
H&t were: MIR. and Mrs. r. g. Hitch,
II entthfield: Mrs. Marlborough
4 Mxuea. Of Pelser, s. c.. and MIR.
Arthur Hitch. of the University of Yir-
Miss ciipin q psbutsnse.
Asx yAe Baltimore sun OF Sunday prints
u iAfGe o-column portrait of Miss
eOthy Giipin. who is the pretty and
S1eArtlve young daughter OF Mr.. and
A Henry Brooke Gifpin. OF l23e st
4 I'M street, Baltimore. who are spend
the spring and summer at their
14e4ful home, kantfnerc, in Clarke
4n0n&y, Va. Miss Gilpin will be ons
III the debutantes Of the coming sea
2pA This summer MIR. and Mrs. Gil
s1Na will give ball in her honor.
v knra1sn1snts Announced.
liz. Lula Christian McPhail an
SwHnces the engagement OF her daugh-
-, Kate Christian. to Mr.. Harry Tai
IN Moore. The wedding viii take
Ieace IN June.
~. and Mrs. John 4. Morris. OF
nnhinxton, announce the engagement
III tAeir daughter. Page Waller. TO Mr.
q f6d &. q. Hunter. Of King George, Va.
SE9e wedding to take place in June.
A&rA. Edwards Cranston Brooks, OF
Haehfngton. has issued invitations to
1 - marriage OF her daughter. Mar
\ 4ofSt Crosby Crenston. 10 DR. I.ucius
u warren Johnson, assistant surgeon
4nlted States Navy. on Tuesday after
0L May II. at s30 O'Clock at st
lennes's Episcopal church. Washing
& D. G. Or. johnson WAS formerly
M&tOned at Norfolk,
etey. At Home Whist Club.
M39ne Stay-at Home Whist Club
SpWss Monday evening with Miss Mar.
f16et Mcfson at IS West Grace street.
To Tour Continent.
III A1r. and Mira. w. III. Hoofnagle ex-
1T 70 sail from New York Mays or
~ white Star liner Cedric for Queens
S~gn, where they will uisem bark and
III several places of interest in tbs
4 no<al6 Isle. From Belfast they will
n II Tor Glasgow. and from that city
n ~ Will make tour of Scotland and
q INLAND. After European tour they
a 4 nail for home from Naples about
\ et0bsr !.
Interesting Marriages.
NH 1M&F6 are two prominent marriages
a Monday that are Of much interest
III Richmond people. Miss Ruth
4hm&ix. daughter Of Mr. George A
thfnsIz, Of Hampton, will be married
& Mr. Harry i. Elam, of Norfolk
IN Va. at Mr. Sehmeiz's residence ii
hampton Monday afternoon at
4 @1ouks Owing To recent bereavement
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