The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-02-27
Danville Social News.


JJdIlVlllC OOClul NEWS.
Especial to The rimcs-Dispntchl
Danyillc, Wa, February 2G--Neyer
before did the hospltable home of Mrs.
! Nj. a. Allen, Oh Main street, present
a more beautiful appearance than OF
"Wednesday afternoon, when her only
! daughter, Miss Ina, entertained at ono
/ of the most brilliant affairs given hcrc
III some limo In compliment 70 her
attractive houseguest, Miss Briggs
| prathcr. one OF Mount Airy. N. o..
most attractive young. women. The
Allen nome. so noted for It's genuine
old Virginia hospitality. was thrown
| open, and WAS aslow with bright
lights and fragrant blossoms.
| In the hall the cards were received
welcomings were extended by Misses
Mabel Robinson aud Blanche Patton.
In the parlor, where tho receiving line
stood. white and green were used
excellent advantage. Mrs. Allen,
mother, of the hostess. was beautifully
gowned in black lace, over black
thepc meteor, trimmed in cut Jet anu
lace. MISS Allen was lovely In soft
yellow satin, with gold trimmings;
very handsome in blink satin and lace:
Mrs. Cora Prince Howe. in black. and
Mrs. Hancock in II becoming gown OF
black silk. with real lace trimmings.
standing at the folding doors be-
'NSSh tic anu ulnlnB-rODnl
were Misses Helen Waddill and Grace
parha,n, who ushcred the guests into
the dining room. Here palms, long
leaf pine and enchantress carnation
were used In an artistic decoration.
The table was covered with lovely
cluny lace mats. and presented a very
attractive appearance. having for its
centrepiece an exquisite cluster OF
pink carnations at the base old-fash.
toned crystal candlesticlts held UNI
st ard III
tied with great punches of pink
chiffon. Miss VIII Strange was assist
ed in serving by the Misses Lucy
Pace, Cary. Waddill and Alice Boat
wright Mrs. Turner Ashby Weller
and Mrs. Eugene withers presided over
tho coffee aud tea urns.
In cosy spot in the rear of tho
hall, delicious Ice was served by
Mrs. William Yarbrough Minor and
Mrs. Ernest Murray in pink and lace.
copied tho appointments as maid of
honor from the Virginia division. at
tho general convention, United sons
Of Confederate Veterans, to be held
in Mobile, Ala. April 26-as. sho has
on moro than one occasion repre-
scented camps nj the Confederate re-
unions, and the high honor conferred
on her Is a source OF much gratifi-
cation to her many friends. She is
typical Southern girl and no doubt
on hor with credit.
The recital given In the chapel
the Randolph Macon Institute Thurs
day evening by Miss Martha Burmcis
the expression department, WINS n very
brilliant affair Tho program con
sisted of readings. instrumental and
vocal selections. Part of tho program
was in commcmoration OF Schumann'a
centennial birthday.
,,I1 ~ Ne ral
day Club presented most creditablo
program Wednesday afternoon. rhe
subjects OF the evening were handled
by Miss Carrie Guerrant and Mrs. VIII
liam Leigh. Tho former read an cH-
ceilcnt paper on Wonders Lucifer,'
while tho subject handled In most
admirable manner BY Mrs. Leigh was
schools and Universities The meet
ing was held in the club rooms OF
HoIbrooke Avenue and was most sue
cesstul in every way.
Mrs. James NJ. Featherstono and Ut
tie daughter, OF Augusta, Ga. are the
guests OF DIrs. W. n. Ruftin.
Mrs. Greenvilie Penn has returned
from Jacksonville. st. Augustine, Palm
Beach. Miami and Tampa.
Miss Ella Bouldin has returned from
Summervillc, S. G.
Miss Briggs prathcr. of Mt. Airy,
n. G.. is visiting Miss Ina Allen.
Mrs. Barnes Penn and little daugh
ter. Elizabeth. have returned from
Beach. Miami. and Tampa.
Mrs. Charles L. Harper ia spending |
some time in Sunnervillc.
Mrs. S. III. Wilson and Miss Wilson. |
of Windsor, arc in Richmond.
Miss Carrie Davis, OF Charlottesville, |
who has been the guest OF Mr.. and |
Mrs. James F. Hhrison. has returned |
home.
Mrs Julian Robinson has returned
from South Boston.
Mrs. j. Hayes Panton has returned |
from Boydton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sandy Conway have
moved into their handsome new home
on Holbrooke Avenue.
Mrs. James j. Hickey. Of Richmond,
Is visiting Mrs. C.. II. Hickey, on Main
Street.
Mrs William T. Harris has returned
from Baltimore.
Mrs. G. a. Tuck, of Louisville. KY.
has returned homo after a. months |
visit to her parents here.
Mrs. Carleton S!monson Is the guest |
Of friends near Houston.
Mrs. a. i. uolderby. Jr.. Of Rich
mond. is the guest Of Ar. and Mrs
c. C. Kent has returned from jack
ST. Augustine and other
Florida resorts.
Mr. and Mrs. Bascomb Jordan hav
from an extended Southern
wedding tour, and are at home on
Avenue.
Mrs. Forrest Scales, of Holcombe
Rock, was the guest of Mrs. r. NJ
on Holbrooke Avenue, this
week.
Mrs. rutherford Dula has returned
from pleasant visit to Baltimore,
MISS Lucy Talbot Lewis, OF itch
mond, Is the guest OF Mrs. Harry
Wellington Thomas.
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