The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-11-18

bordered with lace and chiffon cds-
ing Receiving with Mrs. Sinton and
her daughter were Miss Elizabeth Tay-
Tor, who wore old blue chiffon made
over white lace: Miss Conway Elem
ing. in pale blue marquisette over
messaline of the same shade. with
Sardenias. and Miss Mary McFeden.
who wore bordered white chiffon trim
med In pearls and held q bouauet of
orchids.
Mrs, Sutton wore blue chiffon en-
broidercd in silver, and Mrs Lewis
wore an Imported pink chiffon en-
broidered in tiny flowers. Assisting
in the dining room were Misses Rosa
lie Valentine. Mary Saunders. Ethel
and Bessie Whittett and Natalie Nc
Faden.
Miss Sinton is very lovely girl and
her formal presentation TO society
made yesterday afternoon was an al
| together charming affair. Only the
younger society set In Richmond were
included in the vItations
Special Car for Guests.
special car will leave Harrison
and Main Streets at a quarter to and
quarter after G o'clock this evening
to convey the guests to and from the
wedding of Miss Marth. Harvie Chaf-
fin and Williams Carter "ickhum
Renshaw. which will be celebrated at
the brides home in Riverview.
Ncsbif-Means.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Preston Means
have issued Invitations for the mar
riage of their daughter. Virginia
Preston. to Valentine Jordan Nesbit,
the ceremony to take place on satur-
day evening, December 2. at half
after O'Clock In the Church of ST.
Mary on the Highlands in Birmins-
ham. Ala. The wedding OF Miss Means
is of much interest to. fashionable So
.ietY in'Richmond, where she is wide
~ related and visits part of every
year. She is a granddaughter of Col
onel William II. Palmer. OF 21I West
franklin Street. and is niece of Mrs.
ormand Young and Mrs. Frank Chris
tan. also OF this city.
Miss Means Is very handsome girl
and has been much admired in Rich
mond society. Her wedding will be a
| fashionable affair and a great many
| Richmond people will go South TO at
tend the ceremony.
HeturninE TO Men England.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Blood, who
( have been guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
James c. Smyth at their big country
place on the River Road. are leaving
town to-day for their home in Lynn,
Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Blood motored
through New England and as far
South as Washington in their car. and
on reaching Washington this afternoon
Will again make the trip to Lynn in
their machine. Mrs. Blood was for
| merly Mas Blanche Tapley before her
marriage several weeks ago, and has
frequently been a guest OF friends in
this city.
For Miss DunninEton.
Miss Janet Duvail. OF Farmviile. was
| hostess at very attractive handker-
chief shower on Thursday afternoon
of this week In honor OF Miss Lucie
Huntington. Miss Dunrtington's mar
riage TO Southland Shields. OF LeXing-
ION. Will be celebrated very shortly.
Miss Baskins's Enhancement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas +. Jeffress
have announced the engagement of
their niece. Miss Minerva Waller Has
kins. TO Thomson kinssford. of Oswe-
go y. Y. The announcement was made
al beautifully appointed dinner
given Thursday evening al Meadow
Brook. the Jeffress home. near the city
Miss Haskins's fiance is a son of
| T. y. kingsford, OF osyego. and the
wedding Will be notable event So
cially on account OF the prominence of
both bride and bridegroom.
Card Tournament.
The second OF the card tournaments
at the Woman's Club was held a; the
club rooms Thursday night and Twelve
tables participated. The top score was
made by Mrs. Grezebrook and her
pa<tacy. M!as ArchAr Following the
mittee of the club served supper. The
next tournament will be held on
Thursday. December 81
At the Hermitage Club.
Golf at the Hermitage Golf Club Ia
very popular with the women members
this autumn. and a tournament start
ing this afternoon Will decide the
champi onship OF the club. a qualify
Ing score for nine holes Will be handed
in Saturday. Monday or Tuesday.
Miss Pcsey MEREDITH has been cham
pon of the club for two years, but.
number OF others are now playing
championship form, Miss Avis Grant,
Miss Daisy Winston. Miss Scarborough,
Miss Ashburner, Mrs, W. p. Wood,
Mrs. Belvin and others. The contest
promises to be very exciting ono.
The annual business meeting OF the
hermitage Golf Club Will be held at
the clubhouse this afternoon at half
past o'clock. The regular Saturday
afternoon hop Will be held as usual.
In and Out OF Town.
Miss Mamie Carlton has gone to
North Carolina. where she will visit
friends for a week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry ST. George
Tucker have gone to Norfolk. where
they expect to spend the winter.
Miss Annie NJ Gooch, of Clarks-
Vile. left town yesterday for New
York. from which city she will sail
to-day with a party on the North Ger
man Lloyd liner Prinzesse Irene for
cruise around the world.
Mrs. Clifford r. Caperton, of this
city. will shortly be the guest of Mrs.
a. 7. Gordon in Louisa.
Mrs. odell. of Williamsburg. is Wis
iting her parents. Mr., and Mrs. D. NJ
Burgess, of Highland Park.