The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-24
Society

one of the most delightful combina-
tons possible. eviden, in Richmond
town. we would nc forced to r..e the
hlue ribbon to that OF youth and
Christmas. The two mngic AZ kim
area spirits, ana together are ire
sstipiy contagious. rney penetrate
alike the gloomy crust oi the pessi-
mist, anu the rosy coat of the opti-
mist. and bring the world together In
the aiter-glow Of the ANGELS greet
ing, Peace on earth. good Will to-
ward men,
1t is this charm of atmosphere that
Distinguishes the holiday gaieties from
those of other seasons One never
has such good times AT dances ana
teas az they do at Christmas, and all
because the world and his wife are III
II good humor, and iiowing wit and
mirthfiii run are welcomed by every %.
man and maid The very musical In
;trluments seem bewitched by tne
Christmas spirit that hovers about Tor
their music rings with rhythm an.
aHnrement to every one 10 come and
trip the light fantastic" No one
grows ten old or hiase, to enjoy the
tradition oil the mistletoe. that eVokos
much lestiag and giee. AZ usual thing
In prospect rather than in reality. The
RED and green are inherently cheer
tut and the open fire. shedding Its
heke ring and shad"w% glow into the
reetsses OF n repm banked In holly
and running cedar has no rival as
the stage setting Tor Christmas Joys.
The coming week will I've heapea
Ia Overlooking with Christmas dances
and parties al eulirsc the family
parties gathered about the home fire
side and Christmas trees occupy the
dominant place ia social aspect ri the
season with most people, tiut society
will he busy. AZ there are several
large affairs for the week on Mon
day evening thu Richmond German
club viii give jtS christmas enter
tainment and second dance OF the STA
son, which is one OF the gayesf Of
the year. the iaFors ana decorations
being appropriate 10 the time.
Thu Tuesday German Club will give
it4 Christmas danee which is tine titst
Of the winter. IN Tuesday evening.
Here, too, the hally ana nlistietee
viii rim riot in charming decorations.
With the Thought OF the celebration
oI Christmas in Virginia the picture
of the old time mansions ot her his
tory and their scenes OF rtvelry and
mirth. where the girls re'gned as
queens and the men danced attend
ance with ftattering courtesy and gal
horizon. such viii lie the scene At
the Executive Mansion on Wednesday,
- ne4g, when Mrs. Mann viii give "a
dance TOR her dehutante niece, Miss
Edith nonnan.
Prom the list 1T entertainm ents az
ii stands at present there VIII lac "A
lutl on Tanrsday tut the gaietie'
will break forth again ON Friday eve
ming. with the concert at the Jeffer-
- Han Jsa84
and the annual stag Christmas party
at the Westmor"land club
The Country Club ot Virginia viii
give. It's holiday reception and dane"
SATURDAY evening This VIII b" t,ae
Of the most attractive Of the week :
functions, and Miil Witness the hlrth
II the New Wear, as il sees the end
IF week memorable for It's Pr9mi-
neut history in the annals ri things
social.
Beautiful Reception.
Miss Dorothy 'hristian. the daugh-
ter 81 Mrs I'D punscomb Chris
tfan @aS the honoree at one OF the
most beautiful aehutante receptions
of the year given Friday evening Al
her heme. 8f5 West Franklin street.
owing 10 Mrs Christians mourn
ing the Misses Christian. assisted eS
Mrs. tsaskie Cabell. received their
guests Miss Helen Christian wore
handsome imported gown Of green
brucade. with trimming OF rich gold
embroidery. and held an oid-fashioned
bouquet ri pink roses. Miss Dorothy
Christians frock was eXceptionalls
graceful and lovely. II Was an affair
af white satin yelled ia White chiffon.
en- broidered III gold and trimmed
with gold lace. She held nosegaE
oI orchids and hyaeinthS, their pastel
shades forming a pretty contrast to
her white ff.ock. This was one Of the
many bouquets sent al honor az thf
oecasion by her friends. the others be
ing arranged on q screen, hack 81
the receiving party. Mrs taeeli
erwn Was ot black net and g"id lace,
and her flowers orchids.
The decorative effect in the draw
ing rooms vas VERY attractive N green
aud white. palms. ferns and NUMBER
lss.s " hlte blossoms being used In the
details The halls and dining room,
in fact. all the rest OF the lower no9f.
was done in Christmas greens; the
holly with It's red and the mistie'ot
With its taaid white berries, being
~ntwined with southern snilax and
forming an effective hae kground fer
the scarlet potnsettias that We're used
in profuston.
Prominent Engagement.
The engagement has been announced
Of Miss .sst Virginia Board. daughter
of Mr.. aud Mrs. Elmer NJ. Beard of
Baltimore To First Lieutenant Guy
Axara Mix of the Coast Artillery
5, orps. United States Army.
Miss Heard Vas 10 have made her tie
bur next, She comes OF distin-
etifshea ancestry being Il descendant
of the house of Burgess In England
and If the Scapborouehs of Virginia
Her family also is connected with the
Fishers, Reads and Buckinghafns. Sire
IL IA graduate Of I;ryi Mawr. ana Is now
"A student ut the Peabody.
Lieutenant Mix IL the son Of Mr., aud j
Mrs. John r. Mix. Of Albany. y. y. and
Is graduate @. the class % isu.. He
ii also Of distinguished ancestry and is
descended from che Eassets ami Agards
Of New York.
The wedding probably will take place
in June. and the couple will make their
home at Fort Monroe.
Guests Of Miss Omohundro.
Miss Julia Osnohundro has us her
house guest Miss Natalie Pace. OF Roa-
noke. and Miss Maud Johnston, of Rad
ford viii arrive ON Monday I" spend
tn. holidays with her also. Miss ONO
hundro viii entertain in honor OF her
guests Tuesday evening.
Appointed Surgeon.
The many friends in this city al l,r,
A. Merle Showalter VIII learn with
Interest of his recent appointment AS
local surgeon of the Norfolk and West /
ern railroad at Christiansbure. Va. I,r. |