The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-12
Danville Social News
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Danvillc. Va, February 1.-THE res
idcnce of Mrs. Louis T. Purycar. on
West Main Street. in the ncwly annex
party Tuesday afternoon, when ehc
entertained .s ut bridge, complimentary
to her sister, Mrs. William Yarbrough
ent her. house guest. The house was
attractively decorated with quantities
OF crimson blossoms the bright scarlet
IN the red score-Cards, on which the
scores were recorded and in the re-
1rcshments, served ut the conclusion OF
the game, the coming Valentine season
suggesting the decorations, and ideas
OF tho pretty party. Tho large re-
ception hall was attractive IN ii pre-
Beautiful palms and delicately Shaded
pink primroses were nrtisticaliy ar
ranged on the mantle and small tables
and bright fire in tho darkened hall
cast a cheerful glow about the apart
ment. The library was decorated IT
red and green Vases containing red
the room and OH tho mantle. and can.
dlesticks contained red candles. with
satin shades of the same color. The
dining-room and living-r room were. at
1racttvely. decorated in pink. carnations
and pink lights being used to excellent
advantage. In the Library and dining.
room. bridge was played. while tho
guests In the living-room enjoyed sew
eral tables Of cuchre. The score cards
were very unique. being suggestive OF
the Nalanctine season. After a very
interesting game 1t was found that top
score for bridge had been made by
Miss Maybe Wills. while Mrs Agnes
Macgill came. out ahead In the euchre
game. and they We're awarded the
prizes, both being n pair OF silk hose.
Later In the afternoon the tables were
covered with dainty centrepieces. and
elegant refreshments served 81
AS an especial compliment to Mrs.
]. Nj. T.. Trotter, Of Norfolk. who Is
the guest guest Of 3, her brother r. p Graham.
entertained a few friends informaliy
Chestnut Terrace. The pretty tea
piece Of Mexican darwnwork, and had
for It's central decoration a mass OF
red IL g q n, ms Mrs. Graham was
g1wnsd I'm. IN gras ySile with lace trim
ly white silk. with touches of Persian
trimming; Mrs. Henry Swanson, assist
Ing. also wore gray, with lace trim
poured tea, being assisted by Mrs yEil-
liam Booth, who wore wolfe. with lace
trimmings. -
II the week was the reception given
on Wednesday afternoon from 4 until
8 o'clock by Mrs. Charles Bruce Gucr-
4 ant. at her attractive home on West
slain Street. when she entertained in
nonor Of her charming house CUES,
Mrs; Hoge. OF Gedar Kapids. Iowa. The
With bright lights, which together
With the fragrant spring blossoms.
made the interior fit setting for so
delightful an event. The guests We're
Norman Waugh who received the
cards. after which they were met In
The reception hall by Mrs. r. F.Jef-
terson and Miss Stella J<erns. OF
.he parlor. where tho receiving party
stood. The p q was beautifully,
pink shaded candles. Receiving with
Mrs. Drake, Of Montana Mrs. Thomas
Barrow, Jr.. and Mrs. u. G. Hogc,
mother Of the hostess. From the par
guests into the punckroom. which was
beautifully decorated in red and green.
Tall vases containing crimson carna-
tons and other flowers, lent their fra
g. Hughes and Mrs. Ernest Murrie
served n delicious punch from a prettily
decorated table. Mrs. Charles Hughes
stood at the dining-room door and con-
which was charmIngly. decorated in
pink and white The beautifully APP
pointed tea table had for It's centre
piece a large candelabra: The candle
Yer filigree. md all the details we're
carried out In the color scheme OF pink
and white. The mantels We're banked
with pink and white carnations, and
ing these same fragrant flowers. Mrs rs
NJ. 8. Canter and Mrs, Treadway Grave
ley. poured tea and coffee. while as
sisting them in serving were Miss Katie
Waddill and Miss Villa Strange.
Wednesday evening from until II
o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs. Guerrant enter