The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-28
Chief Executive and Wife viii
Hold Unique Reception in
Mansion Friday Night
FRIENDS SHOWER THEM
WITH CONGRATULATIONS
AND HANDSOME GIFTS
Celebration Of Happy Event
Quarter of Century Ago 10
BE Brilliant Though
Quiet Affair.

With the celebration Of the twenty
nth anniversstrg of their marriage. by
reception at the Executive Mansion
Friday evening the Governor of Nir-
GINA and Mrs. Mann VIII forge another
link In the chain at memorable oeea :
sions cast about the home af tins odd
Doninion's governors.
Repiete with varied associations and
rich In the lore 81 forgotten years, the
Governors Mansion has long hefn Iae
fountain head Of social life IN Virginia,
changing with the passing of the years.
bat ever characterized by the true
grace and hospitality 81 Southern
charm and chivalry
While the infreQueneN of an event Of
this nature lends unusual interest e
this anniversary, it's greatest source Of
pleasure rests IN the fact that il pre-
sents to many dear friends and es-
teemed acquaintsuces the opportunity
To- offer to Nirginia's Chief Executive
and his wife their sincere eonsratala-
lions and most cordial good wishes.
Scores of Richmend's prominent etti-
xens with, Of course. an attractive
levy OF maids aad nlatrons. ana men
of note from all parts of tine State. Viii
be present to do honor 10 the bride
Quietly Married.
just a quarter of century ago. at
six O'Clock ON the evening OF October
rs, 1885. Eta Edioe Donnan. daughter
OF the late MIR. Alec Donnan and Anna
Wilson Damon. WAS given In marriage
To William Hodges Mann, Ths Med
ding was quietly celebrated at the am
cestral Donnan home in Petersburg
known far ana vide for its hospitals
~. and the gracious dignity OF lis
masters and mistresses for generations
back. The late DIR. j. w. Roseboro and
DR. Theodore Pryor. who Is now pro-
fessor in college at tsiarksville.
Tenn, were the officiating clcrgymen
at this marriage Witnessed by only "a
few dear and intimate friends.
Palms and vases OF large white
chrysanthemums placed at random
about the rooms and halls VIII add
beauty and striking bit of color
most effective in its simple harmony.
to the stately mansion for this oeea-
sion. Especially appropriate Will be
the silvery- leafed foliage which viii
be twined about the chandeliers and
staircases and will encircle the walls.
To Receive Alone.
Governor and Mrs, Mann will receive
alone. but viii be assisted in entertain
Mann. .Jr., and Mrs. Henry Miller, of
Rockbridge Baths close girihood
| friend OF Mrs. Mann. Mrs. Mann Will
wear beautiful gown OF silver bro
cade, and her ornaments will he dia :
monds and pearls. Mrs. Miller will
he handsomely gowned In black chan
tilly lace and crepe de chine over satin
with Jet ornaments. and will carry yell
low chry santhemums.
Many beautiful gifts and numberleas
notes or congratulation have been re-
ceived by Governor ard Mrs. Mann
The rememhrances consist OF various
articles OF silverware VI rare work
manship, and ATTEST the iose and re-
gard cherished by friends far and near
for the Governor and the first lady OF
the Old Dominion.
Among the myriad beautiful, gleam-
Ing tokens OF affection and esteem
were I I2-inch silver fruit bowl. all
yer pitcher and two goblets sent by the
members Of the 00vernorsp ntAff Ths
(fnNr pisces ~ hexe DnpRepztate nj