The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-10
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Mrs. William Mayo Taliaferro and
Miss Brander were hostesses at one
OF the largest afternoon receptions
Of the season Thursday at the Ma
sonic Temple from to o'clock
The older Contingent of society called
In the early part of the afternoon and
the dehuta ntes and young men were
invited at half after six. The spacious
hall was arranged with profusion
of palms. bay trees and pink flowers
to form an effective setting for the
throng of fashionabIy gowned women
who came and went, Especially at
tractive was the punch bowl. which
was hung with smilax and Killarney
roses and caught with graceful bow
of broad pink satin ribbon.
The guests were received by Mrs
| Taliaferro. Mrs. T. A Brapder, Miss
Branch. Miss Blanche Blown, OF
| Washington. and Miss Lily Keim, of
Edgewater Park, N j. Mrs. Talia-
ferro wore a handsome gown OF black
Jet and satin, and Mrs gEaRdeF- was
also gowned in black. her toilette be-
ing fashioned of black lace. Miss
Brander's gown was a lovely affair OF
blue satin yelled in white chiffon.
Miss Brown was in black chiffon over
| blue and Mise Keim In yellow chif-
fon cloth draped over satin.
Assisting Mrs Taliaferro and Miss
Brander were Mrs Carter Scott. Mrs
Austin Broekenbrough, Mrs. Aubrey
! Young, Mrs. Langhorne Putney and
Mrs. John Farland.
=, Beautiful Reception.
JonQuils In baskets, jonQuils in
vases and Jonquils in bowls were used
in charming profusion at the beau
tifui reception given by Mrs. Herbert
Worth Jackson at her home, sos West
Franklin street Thursday afternoon.
The entire lower floor was a bower
| of yellow blossoms. ferns, palms and
Southern smilax. The chandeliers
were draped with the smilax and the
| mantels were banked with the verdant
plants and bright spring flowers.
| Huge bouquets Of jonquils were used
TO loop back the portieres between
the parlors. and numerous Candida ara
with golden shades lighted the rooms.
In the center OF the dining room table
there was large basket filled with
1onquils and tied with yellow gauge
AT each end of the table were beau
tiful candy baskets. one being wrought
/ In pastel shades of blue and green,
the other In yellow and white.
Mrs. Jackson, who wore a gown OF
yellow crepe de chine and point lace
and carried a bouaet OF violets and
lilies of the valley. received with Mrs
William Hodges Mann, Mrs. Thomas
Nelson Carter. Mrs. e. E. Moffitt and
Mrs. ]. Allison Hodges Mrs. Mann's
gown was of black chantiily lace and
her ornaments were diamonds. Mrs.
Moftltt was gowned in white crepe
meteor and satin with pearl trim
mings. Mrs. Hodges's gown was of
pink hrocade and duchess lace.
Mrs. Edmund Studwick in black
lace and Mrs. Richard johnson in
black marquisette and jet presided
at the punch bowl Mrs. George Byran
In ecru lace over pink satin and Mrs.
John p. Mcclure in black velvet as
! sisted In the dining room.
During her brief residence in Rich
mond. Mrs. Jackson has made many
| friends and her parlors were filled
! Thursday afternoon with a brilliant
assembly of Richmond's elite.
Receive at Country Club.
The usual Saturday afternoon tea
! and dance will be given at the Coun-
| try Club this week. Mrs Horace
, Halves, Mrs. John Hayes, Miss Ella
Cooke, Miss Bessie Tompkins and
Miss Spohie Meredith will receive the
guests.
Tea at the Marshall House.
Invitations have been issued by the
Valentine Mothers Club for an en-
tertainment and silver tea at the John
Marshall House Thursday afternoon,
February l6. from to s o'clock. In
addition to music ana Rotations, Miss
Harris, supervisor OF the Richmond
kindergartens. viii make short ad-
dress. and the affair promises to be
delightful event in every respect.
Card Club Entertained
Miss Grace Bennett entertained the
Richmond Petersburg Once ina
While Club at cards Thursday. High
est score was made by Miss Helen
Davis. who received first prize, while
the consolation fell to Mr.. Charles
Dillon. Those present were Miss
Blanche Clary and Miss Minnie John
ston, of Petersburg: Miss Grace BEN
nett Miss Bernardette Schultz. Miss
Margaret Monteiro. Misses Mabel and
Helen Davis, Miss Anna Gerwin,s
Misses Gertrude ard Kathryn Over
man. Mss, Mahasa sJenkes and Miss Hele
lena Wigger: Messrs. C. F. Faison.
Reed Ciary, Howard Stewart. r. A.
Spain, Cunningham. Dillon. of Peters
burg; Mr., Price, Of Baltimore; Messrs.
Davis. r, L. Schultz. w. A Winters.
Meyers and Southards. of Richmond.
Valentine Ball.
Quite he absor hing hobby in
juvenile social circles il the Valen-
tine bali TO be given at the Jefferson
Hotel auditorium Saturday afternoon.
from 4 to 6 O'Clock. by the Mary
Thomas Auxiliary to the Home for
Incurables. The good old patron
Saint Valentine will be present to dis
tribute missives and novelties appro-
pirate to his day. The little folk are
requested to wear costumes, II they
possess them. that they may take part
in the grand march. The minuet and
the Tarantella. danced in German
costume, will be features of an at
tractiye dance program.
James, Garnett.
Miss Mary Roy Garnett. daughter of
Mr. Muscoe H. Garnett, and Mr..
| Mate F. James, of this city. were
quietly married Thursday evening at
1880 O'Clock at the home of the bride,
104 South First street. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr.. Kaup. and
was witnessed by only the immediate
families of the bride and groom. The
house was beautifully decorated with
palms and candelahra.
The bride wore gray tailored suit.
with hat and gloves to m1tch and car
ried orchids. Mr.. and Mrs. James
left Immediately after the ceremony
to spend their honeymoon in the
North. They Will be at home after
March ! at 1908 Park avenue.
OF Interest Here.
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