The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-20
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Society


sidney Johnston Dudley at tho Her
mitage Club in honor of Mrs. William
Hodges Mann very attractive and
charming affair. Mistlotoe ami holly
were arranged az the centerpiece, the
white and red berries m,ngiing efYec-
lively against the rich yoliage of
each, while red roses gave an added
charm by their brilliant coloring and
fragrance. Novel little frosted snow
balls. adorned with sprigs OF holly.
were the favors, and dainty cards In
hand-painted holly designs marked
the places. The guest OF honor was
presented n silver vinaigrette with
her initials engraved on one side, and
on the other. the date OF the lunch
con. Covers were laid for eighteen.
Mrs. Dudley's guests were: Mrs.
Mann. Mrs Henry Atkinson, Mrs.
Marmaduke Atkinson, Mrs. Addison
Hills McKay, Mrs. Edmund Wnddili,
Mrs. Herbert W. jackson. Mrs. Sam
uel r. Davies, Mrs. Allen. of Mexico /:
Mrs. X. a. dc Blanchman, Mrs. VIII
liam Marshall. Mrs. Samuel +. Wac-
dill, Mrs. Claiming Turner. Mrs. Ar
instead Oils. Mrs. Carson Ertzberger,
Miss Rose Williams, Miss Ethel At
kinson. Miss Gertrude Coaklin and
Miss Annie williams,
Party for Debulantes.
The event Of Tuesday In the debn-
tante world which has been rather
quiet this week IN the light of the
past fortnight OF strenuous gaiety is
the card party which Mrs. J. Scott
Parrish is giving fer Misses Elsie Par
rish. Mary Chalmers and JelIis Scott
at her home. a2s West Franklin
street. The debutantes are invited for
cards at $ and the men for supper
at ~ o'clock.
Mis-. Caushy Assists.
OF interest here. where Miss Caughy
formerly lived and has many friends
is the following item from the Wash
ington Post OF Tuesday;
MIR. and Mrs. Howard s.. Reeside
introduced their daughter, Miss Elk
abeth Harmer Reeside, at q tea yes
terday at their home IN Nineteenth
street American Beauty roses
Southern smilax and the many bou-
quets rent to the debutante decorated
tho house. Mrs. Heeside wore a gown
OF light blue satin trimmed with gold
net. Misc Reside Wore French
gown of white net over pink and
blue chiffon embroidered In coral and
gold crystals. Before the tea Miss
Reside sang repertoire OF Italian
songs with an orchestral accompani-
ment. \ supper for the receiving
party followed the tea.
Assisting Mrs. Reeside and Miss
Reeside were Mrs. Alexander Patten
and Miss Patten. OF Pennsylvania
Miss Harmer. Miss Harris, Mrs. Lip
pinoott and Miss Lippincott, OF Phila-
delphia7 and Miss Caughy. daughter
or the American consul at Milan. all
OF whom are their house guests Mrs
George Sutherland. Mrs. w. n. Hey
burn. Mrs. Edison. Mrs. Russell Hsr-
rison. Miss Marthena Harrison, Mrs
Martin. Mrs. Fox and Miss Fox, wife
| and daughter of the American min
lister to Ecuador, Mrs. Frank J.. An
derson Miss Dorothy Anderson. Miss
| Eleanor Anderson. Miss cuip and Miss
! Gertrude Gordon and her house guest
| Miss Bartlett.
VIII Not Return for Christmas.
| Much to the regret OF her many
! friends Miss Louise Richardson, tbs
| daughter OF Mayor and Mrs. Richard
! son. OF Monument avenue. will no,
| return In Richmond In time for tbs
Christmas holidays and gaieties. She
| has been spending several months ir
! Tyler. Texas. as the guest OF Miss
| Norena Bonner, during which time
she has been delightfully."- entertained
| Coalitions, dinners and iuncheons have
been planned Ia her honor for Christ.
/ mas week. which will he full t. over
| flowing with pretty compliments paid
her by Miss Normas friends. Miss
! Richardson has made many friends
during her stay in Tyler. and In many
other parts OF the State. She with
| her hostess has just completed ar
extensive tour through Southern Tex.
az.
Stay.at- Home Whist Club.
Miss Margaret Morson and Mr.. VIII
( liam X. Robins male top score Mon.
! day evening. when the Stay-at- HON.
I Whist Club played at the residence ot
! Mr.. John Tyler. SIG West franklin
1 street. Three tables participated IN
| the game.
| The club will meet with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. Robins next Tuesday even.
ing. December 81, the meeting heinF
! postponed from Monday because oil
/ Day.
| Bridge Party.
Mrs. Samuel Il, Davis Recently en-.
| tertained at an attractive bridge party
| at her apartment at the Hanover
Ex-(sOterntf Montague Addresses
1 Club.
! Before. an enthusiastic audience II,
| the Wcmans Club Monday afternoon
! Ex-Governor Annrew jackson Monta.
| que gave Il very interesting address.
/ on the "Progr ess OF Peace Arbitra.
/ ton" Discussing the detailed pro.
gress OF arbitration and the interde-
( pendence OF the nations with the re.
suitant need OF peace conference and
tribunals, he stated that the leader.
OF the peace movement desire to con-
vert the force hitherto expended In
war to the founding OF lasting infiu.
cnces for peace among the nations
of the world. He concluded with &
plea for the support of the women
~ the club IN furthering this move.
ment and fer their cooperation in
the work or the Virginia Peace League
OF this city.
Mr.. Montague Was introduced h.,
Mrs. Thomas Cary Johnson. Mrs.
Chiles Terrell was chairman OF the
afternoon and WAS assisted In her
duties as hostess by Mrs BENJAMIN
Robinson and Mrs. Warren TAYLOR
who served coffee. and by Mrs G. d.
.Fingfield and Mrs. Pierce, who pour.
ed tea.
Personals.
Misses Arahclle HAyes Dudley. An.
ME Duke Walker, Rachel Walker and
Mary Haskins with return this week
to spend tn. holidays in Richmond
from Gainesville, Md, where they
arc. attending Mount de Sales Acad-
emy.