The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-22
Society

Gfnce the horse show at the Green
At3er WHITE Sulphur Springs Hast week.
ana the horse snow german on Friday
swening. K~ntucky's long Wanted glory
= heing tho State of the most beau
flful women and finest horses will not
nans unchaIlenged; for. as was appar-
~ from these events, Virginia Is run
ming q close second. Following the
rUund Of festivities incident to the
horee show, this german was the
crDwnfng event of the season at the
4 White Sulphur, where, as in we oiden
+ times the bellies and beaux OF old
virginia have been way among sur
r0undings -rfch in the lore of forgot
ten years"
The german was arranged by Messrs
i McEwen Johnston, of Macon; Thomas
b. Paine, Of Atlanta, and John ID.
Thayer. OF Charleston. and was one of
the most brilliant social features Of the
season. The decorations of the bali
room were alRl suggestive of the turf
Realistic hurdles filed with green
screened the orchestra on the stage.
and several entrances to the ball
room.
Great horseshoes suspended on green
tslle were hung in each window re-
cess while a horseshoe of mammoth
ferns made an arch over the door
leading into the reception room.
The favors also carried out the spirit
Of the occasion--whip stocks. brides,
miniature horses, etcs--eaeh being a
handsome souvenir. The cotillion was
skillfully led by Thomas II. Payne and
John d. Thayer, who introduced many
clever horse show figures. driving tan
dem. fourth hand. jumping hurdles,
etc. all of which caused great merri-
ment.
The grand march was led into the
bali room by G. W. Stevens, president
of the Chesapeake and Ohio, with Mrs.
w. II. White, wife Of the president Of
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac.
Among the long list of patronesses
we're Mrs. Barton Grundy. Mrs. Thomas
Rutherford, Mrs. W. II. White, Mrs
George Bagby, Mrs. John ID. Potts and
Mrs. Charles Stokes, of Richmond. all
beautifully CARRIED. The gown of baby
Irish crochet worn by Mrs. Barton
GriASay was one of the handsomest in
the room. which contained upward OF
zoo beautiful women In exquisite toll
cites.
Guests at Dinner.
Miss Margaret A. Wright, who is
entertaining a large house party at
wildwood, her fathers residence In the
Green Spring Valley, Maryland, gave
. dinner, followed by bridge for them.
Friday night. The table decorations
were Int pink and white rosea.
Her guests include Mrs A. G. Ma
thison, of Atlanta. Ga. Misc Edith
nonnan. of Richmond, Va; Miss kath-
urine caches, of Philadelphia: the
Misses Hergeroeder, Mary Dorsey
Watts, OF cockeysvilie: Mr.. and Mrs.
w. Harry Hayward; MIR. Harold
4 Hayes. OF Richmond, Va, DR.. Clyde
Matthew'S, Mr.. A. Crawford Smith. Jr-
Mr.. John Loney, Mr.. Hyatt Wright and
Mr.. Contec Fickiand.
Moor Through White Mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Newton
Vaughan and MIR. and Mrs. Carroll
Montague returned TO Richmond the
latter part OF last week from a de-
iightfui motor trip of several weeks,
They motored through the White
mountains. and to the many summer
resorts In Massachusetts. Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaughan are now at basque
dena.' the beautiful country home of
Mr.. Vaughan's mother In Hanover
county.
Entertained In Radford.
Misses Julia Omohundro and Nettie
Ruehrmund, Of this city. who are
house guests of Mis- Maude johnson
~ Radford. were given delightful
hop by MIR. Silvers and Guy johnson
"Wednesday night in the German Club
hall About thirty of the younger
set we're present and dancing con-
tfnued until late hour. Mrs. A. S.
johnson chaperoned the affair.
Miss Parkinson Complfmented.
Mrs. Harry N. Gordon. of Fifteenth
avenue, Roanoke, was hostess Thurs
day evening I'm her home, of an In
formal but very enjoyable card party
IN honor of her sister. Miss Lyle Nj.
Parkinson. of Richmond.
Those present were. Misses Nora
Waddiil. of Danyilie; Dorothy Moo
NAV. Katherine Didler, Mary and
Jessie Hutchinson. Kitty Hoge, Mary
Marie Gordon. Isabel Cobb, of Ala
hama. and Messrs. f. @. Linney. A.
Staples, Jr.. J. III. Rutherford
darcy Didier. Spencer Speed. Will
sssaIsH- A4ssAer, 5ofn Nelson, ftHnry Gor-
don, G. 3. Spindle, William Robertson.
John Jamison. Alex Nelson.
Delicious refreshments were aery-
- on the veranda after the game.
Attends Dance.
The younger set of Roanoke and a
number of visiting girls enjoyed a
WY gwen DIV In3
Jpnior German Club on Friday even
ing ut Rock bridge hotel on Mill noun
! tAtn. The ball room was In excellent
ceHdition for the dance. and the hotel
brilliantly lighted, with the verandas
AilAd with happy throng presented
q charming picture. Punch was serv-
~ throughout the evening.
Among those dancing was Miss
Ruth Hart, of this city, with Cole
man Nelson. The figures, which were
novel and graceful, were led by Roger
Hran.
Enfertatns House Party.
Miss Pearl c. Massey is entertain.
tAg a charming house party at hel
hnane in Fredericksburg. Among he,
1 quests are Misses Inez Jones, Ethe
Bradshaw, Mayme Dougins. Norma
4 Wright and Edna Massey. of this city
\ Dancing. driving, riding and games
Z provide amusement for Miss Massey:
guests.
Brine-Davis.
Mr.. Philip Edward Pusey Brine
4 ron OF p. A. q. Brine, Of Richmond
and greAt-grnndson Of the famous
y Pusey. OF Oxford. England. and Mis-.
Mary Olivia Davis, eldest daughter
~ the late John and Sarah Il. Davis
n 0f Franklin, venango county. Pit
& were married at Oil City. Pa. las,
week. the ceremony being performed
~ the Rev. J. u. Kelley. rector o.
Christ Protestant Episcopal church
~ thar city.
Personals.
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