The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-25
SOCIAL, AND
PERSONAL

in Quebec and along the picturesque saguenay and
Miss Lucy Morton Brooke, which took place at q
O'Clock the evening of August 16 ct st. stephens
Episcopal church. Cupeper. Va. was Of the most
prominent social events of the midsummer season.
though II was very quietly celebrated invitations
having been issued. Mrs, Jennings Is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacauen Amber Brooke and be-
longs TO the famous Brooke family of St julien. She
IL closely related to the Lees Carriers Maurys and
Jacauens and is cousin OF Mrs Waldorf Aston.
Leut nant Jennings appointed to the in 1905
by President Roosevelt. He also Is connected with
number of old Virginia families, among whom the
MERGERS, Wises and Pryors
TabIeaux Vivants at Newport.
The tabeaux vivants the Casino Theatre, Newport,
r. l., Tuesday night in which number of prominent
society women posed. proved artistic well
financial success. The performance the benefit
Of the Italian Children's Summer Mission of New.
the largest that has attended stage entertain
ment in Newport, standing in the white and gold
ballroom being at premium when the entertainment
began at 10 O'Clock.
The posing the pictures was a successful feature
OF the entertainment through the efforts of Prince Trou
beskoy the noted artist whose this affair
who knew his wife Amelie Rivcs of Castle Hill,
Abemarle county He received many plaudits from the
ner parties. Miss Jean wallach managed the bust
ness part OF the assisted by her mother
Among the pictures presented Nelly OBrien, by
Joshua Reynolds posed by Miss Waach; Mrs. Sddons.
after Gansboroush posed by Miss Mildren Sherman;
Brown Duchess of Devonshire, after Gainsborough.
posed by Mrs, James B. Eustis: Mrs. Payne Whitney
was gypsy queen and her portrayal of the part was
the subject of prolonged applause. The character
selected from anonymous painting
large number dinner parties given last
evening. the hosts and hostesses afterwald taking
Among the big dinners those given by Mrs Ed
ward Berwind. Mrs. Harry symes I-ehr, Mrs James
p Kernochan and Mrs Reginald Brooks. Roger Win
throp has Joined Mrs. winthrop and Mr.. and Mrs
Reginald Brooks.
Approaching Marriage Announced
MIR and Mrs. John j. Steinbrecher, of $40 West
Grace announce the approaching marriage OF
he danshte t E ea to S2hr Herman
the anniversary Of the marriage of the brides pa
rents the morning of September g. 1910, at ST
Mary's
Hot Springs Gay
Says dispatch from the Hot Springs dated August
Mr. and Mrs John Hayes caperton in the tea pagoda
Of the Japanese room gave a handsome, appointed
dinner last night a company. including Mr. and Mrs
Melville ingalls,, Admiral and Mrs. William @. Buehler
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Robinson, Mrs Benjamin c. Tillman
Mrs Edward Coston, Mrs Frederic Stefry, Miss Caro-
line Wood. William Libby and William Shepard Bryan
Miss Black entertained a a charming the
lawn during the concert the Casino complimentary
I to number of debutantes.
Others giving teas were Mrs Melville e ingalls, and
Mrs. Fl. d, Welmore
Mrs. William Allen gave motor party to the Natural
Bridge yesterday for Mr. and Mrs. George T, NJ Gibson
and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bright
Archibald NJ. MeCrea who motored TO Fassifern
Farm. entertained at luncheon for Mrs David Dun
New registrations the Casino include Francis Key
Pendleton George Pendleton Mrs George Ingalls, chas
Jr. B. F, Jones. Sd. Justice Horace Lurton. c. W.
Wemore, Df. and Mrs Ii 4. Miller, r. L. Hanes. John
c. Clark E. T. Wilcox. t. Whitaker j. D. Cassels and
Mrs Edward L. Valentine gave an old Virginia supper
at the Oaks last night for company from w arm
Springs
Mr.. Mrs. S. Goldsmith. of 1929 Ontario place
northwest Washington. D. G" announce the engagement
Wood-Gathrght.
A quiet but beautiful home wedding solemnzcd
at the home of MIR. W. Parrish 27o6 East Grace
street. at 80 O'Clock Wednesday evening when Miss
came the bride of DR.. Ezra Parker Wood, of Raleigh
~ G. The parors were attfactively DECORATED in palms
potted plants and white cut flowers the ceremony be-
ing performed before an improVsed altar CT palms.
| DR.. Wckham ofiiciated.
right. of 6I3 North Tenth street, and the late Riia
| OF Raleigh N {. and has number OF friends in
Virginia He is graduate of the Virginia Polytechnic
| Institute and of Washington Medical College
! The bride attred in handsome travelling gown
! OF ashes of roses, and carried shower bouquet OF
the of her uncle. Mr.. w. T Martin. by whom she
was given in marriage Her maid of honor Miss Annie
| .. Peyton, of Charlottesville a beautiful gown
of white chiffon cloth tatfeta and carried basket
of white and orchids.
MIR w. NJ Gathrfgnt brother of the bride, was
1 DR., and Mrs Wood left Immediately for a Northern
trip including York. Niagara Atlantic City and
Washington. They viii through Richmond and
Charlottesville their and number of
several days in the latter city They will be at home
l. Among the town guests who attended the
wedding Mrs. ]. r. Williams. of Albemafie and
Mrs E. A. Peyton of charlos.esviiie
Dr. and Mrs Hugh G. Russell, been spend
ing a month the coast of Maine are now at the
/ home the formers parents Mr. and Mrs, l. W. Rus
| SELL in Winchester.
Mrs. Theodore Chambers and son. Karl. arc visiting
| relatives in Harrisonburg
Miss Ef1e Wright of Brooklyn Park, is the guest OF
friends at Walbrook, Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Fl. Northrop,- who have been spend
ing some time in Alaska, expected to return to
Richmond Friday.
Mrs T. c. Pierce and George Amos, who have
been visiting Mrs. Coldthurst and Mrs Chandler In
| Charlottesville, returned to their home in Richmond
Tuesday.
Mrs Guy Davis, Norfolk. is the guest Of friends
here
/ Mrs Earl Nortonewho has been guest at the home
i t,eenei Allen In Stauntens has returned
| to Richmond
Misses Reba Marchant and Bessie Mcclure, and
Messrs James Higgins and William NJ Marchant. Of
Baltimore spending several weeks in this city with
! friends
i Mr. Joseph Geisinger is spending this week in Stan
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