The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-01-23
.Danville Social Mews|
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Danville, VA. January 22.-Nrs.
Bascomb Jordan. who prior to her
wedding on Thursday night wns Miss
Henrietta Temple Anderson, was the
guest of honor at a beautifully mp
pointed luncheon Tuesday noon,e given
by Mrs. George Penn ut her nttrac-
were laid for ten, and the place-card
were attractive toasts. Tho table was
beautiful in ali of It's appointments.
and forming the centrepiece was g
cluster Of white carnations Seated
around the table were the he, guest - OF
Frank Terrell, Will Hill, James l..
Pritchet, Jr. Mrs. George Penn and
Misses Bessie Martin Watson and
Madge Nass.
Mrs. Frank Ferrell's bridge party
Tuesday afternoon in honor Of Miss
Henrietta Temple Anderson, whose
marriage to Bascomb Jordan Thursday
night was one OF the social events OF
the winter. was among the many beau
rell is an ideal hostess. and her par
ties are always heralded with much
pleasure. The score-cards were at
tractlve hand-painted designs. Thc
prize was won by Mrs. Hunt Wfmbish,
one OF the seasons charming young
brides, while the guest of honor was
presented with handsome souvenir
upon which was written an appro-
pirate rhyme After the games ele-
CANT refreshments were served we'd later ter m
invited were the guest Of honor, Mrs.
Julian Robinson Mrs. William y. Hill,
Mrs. Randolph Meade. Mrs. George
Penn, Miss Lille Jennings. Miss
Madge vass. Mrs, Hunt Wim 1t.s MIS- MIS-.
Raymond Hall. Miss Hattie Bouldin.
Mrs. Pemberton Penn, Mrs. Archibald
Keen, Mrs. Price Withers, Mrs. Turner
Ashby Weller, Miss Bessie Martin
Watson and others.
Mrs Raymond Hall entertained the
Bachelor Girls Monday afternoon at
the rectory on Jefferson Street, IN
compliment to Mrs. Ernest Turpin, of
Kentucky. and Mrs. George L. Gun
ningham, of North Carolina. Dainty
refreshments were served by the
Miss Nellie Vass entertained the
Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club
"Wednesday afternoon at her home on
Holbrooke Avenue. There were three
attractiv etchings. The club prize was
won by Miss Eliza Hamlin. while the
guests prize was captured by Miss
Marguerite N1assie.
Mrs. Catherine Penn France cele-
brated her ninetieth birthday Monday
residence of her daughter, Mrs. James
T.. Schoolfield on Main Street. Mrs.
France received her callers seated in
a Morris chair, on either side of which
stood stately palms. She carried her
callers back to the days of long ago,
clad in her spotless white lace cap and
wearing black silk gown. with a
touch of white at the throat A feature
of the evening was the instrumental
music rendered by Mrs. N. c. Edmunds.
Mrs France was the recipient Of q
number of handsome gifts and tropical
plants.
The Danville Chapter, U. d. c., gave
an enjoyable entertainment Wednes-
day afternoon at the residence of Mrs
William C. Day on Main Street. COM
memorating the birthday of General
r. E. Lee. DR.. w. j. Young, pastor
of Main Street Methodist Church, was
the orator OF the occasion, and de-
livered a mastery address on the life
and character of the great chieftain.
AN enjoyable musical program. con-
sisting OF Southern melodies. was ren-
dered by local talent. After the pro-
gram was over the hostess served de-
lightful refreshments.
Miss Sue Schoolfield entertained at
unique ''children's party" Friday
night. All of the guests came dressed
as children, and very enjoyable even
| ing was spent. ,