The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-11-28

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cary Tate
celebrated the fifteenth anniversary
OF their wedding Saturday. Novem-
Der IS, from to Ii T. M, in their
home. 1000 Hanover avenue. The
home was beautifully decorated. the
color scheme OF white and green be-
ing carried out by palms. ferns and
cut flowers On the second aoer a
smoking den had been arranged,
which proved an enjoyable retreat
for the men in attendance.
The bride wore an exquisite robe
OF white brocade satin yelled in black
marquisette, with an a%erdress ri
black velvet with Jet trimmings. She
carried a bouquet Of white chrysan-
themums. Among those who received
the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
l.. Batkina sister of Mrs. Tate; Mrs.
Robert Edwin Hubbard. also her sis
ter; Mrs. c. b. johnson and Airs.
George A. Crenshaw.
Fruit punch vas dispensed, Miss
Ruth johnson. OF Ellerson, Va. pre-
siding at the punch bowl, Misses
Elma and Edith Batkins. Miriam
Smith and Edna Crenshap. a bevy of
attractive young girls, served punch.
A dainty and elegant buffet supper
was also served. tho plates being
passed by Misses Ruth johnson. Mai
mic and DIVE Hall and May tiaskins.
The girls all wore pretty white lin
gerie gowns and carried white chrx-
va nthemums. Little Miss Oracle Bat
ktns, niece of the bride, held the
card plate at the door, pretty pic
ture OF winsome childhood. The pres
ents We're very numerous and un-
usually beautiful. Many friends call
cd 10 utah a ha a
returns of the day. and the evening
was thoroughly enjoyable.
A birthday party in honor of Miss
Lillian Gardner WAS given Thursday
evening In the home OF her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Gardner. lso5
West Cary street. Games and music
were enjoyed. after which dainty re-
freshments We're served.
The guests included Misses Blanche
King. Blanche Davis, Benetta Hulee.
Erma Fields. Bessie Landrunl. Sadie
Moore, Lois Moncure. Lucy Andrews
Eunice Williams, Lillian Gardner.
Messrs. Louis Hughes. Thomas Gard
ner. James Taylor. Alvin bernard,
Harwood King. Roland Hopkins. Tom
Ham. Eddie Mathews. Moses Ely
son, Albert Gardner. Edward Card
ner. Francis Gardner; Mesdames
Frank Ellyson. Ellery Driscoll and
j. d. Baker.
The November rally held by the
young people of the Virginia Railway
and Power Company in the associa-
ton building Sunday afternoon was
thoroughly enjoyed by the large au-
dience. Rev. Thomas Semmes. rector
OF ST. Andrews Episcopal church.
made a happy address to the chill
dren. Miss Mabel Hardgrove rem
dered soprano solo. Misses Grace
recited The music was under the
direction Of Miss Edna Browning.
A pretty home wedding took place
Thursday evening in the home of the
brides brother. Mr.. w. Franklin
Jones. 1885 Taylor street. when Miss
Jennie Gay Jones became the bride
OF Mr.. John Brown. The Rev. j. p.
Hutson was the officiating minister.
Miss Mabel Brown. sister of the
groom, was maid of honor, and Mr..
w. Jones acted as best man. The
home was prettily decorated for the
occasion. palms and ferns being ar
tistically used. The bride, who en-
tered with her brother, MIR. w.
Franklin Jones, by whom she was
given away, was handsomely attired
In going-away gown OF navy blue
cloth. with hat and gloves to match.
and carried a sheaf OF white chry-
santhemums. Upon their return from
a Northern bridal tour. Mr. and Mrs.
Brown will be at home to their
friends at 70l North Ninth street.
Miss Sarah Rowe entertained her
young friends very delightfully."- FRI
day evening In her home ON West
Main street. After drawing contest
which WAS source Of much enjoT-
ment delicious gefrsutments were