The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-09-14

Richmond suburban life is one
which rs appealing more and more
70 her people and is becoming more
attractive as time goes by, Every
year sees the city proper given over
more to business, and hitherto resi-
DENTAL sections tneroached upon by
the hand Of progress. And while
the tide is moving steadily westward,
Yet all around our city rise beautiful
suburbs with broad avenues, sweeping
lawns, graceful trees and modern
homes. IL is into these surround
:ngs, away from the toll and strife
from the dust and CRIME, the noise
and din OF the pulsing heart OF the
city. that our people are making
their homes. and each suburb Is in
q sense an Independent community.
Especially Is this so in the social life
Tor while the theaters and large
functions are attended by the subur-
fsanites. yet these often take the
form of theater and motor parties,
composed Of the jewellers of the sa me
section. And the social element is
largely dependent on its own re-
sources, with the result that many
charming -~fTairs are given, as hostess
sies with hostess In the originality
and beauty OF her entertainments
A neighhorliuess. too, Is engendered
which takes on some Of the hospl-
taiity OF the rural districts and In
creases the charm of this "communi-
ty'' life. Autumn is now dipping her
brush in the morning dew. and with
the aid of tho crispy wind is paint
Ing each leaf with crimson and gold
rhe Is now whispering to thu budding
chrysanthemum to unfold its myriad
OF petals and grace the season with
haN ~ - ~.
TO store up the sunshine Of her days
Into It's sweetness, that it's WELD NAY
be abundant and satisfying n the
wintry days TO come.
scene OF beauty f.. the suburb
now. and Its delights are mauitofl
Entertainments,
The home OF Mr., and Mrs. John
# o'Grady. s422 East Broad street,
presented beautiful scene Tuesday
evening. when they entertained in
honor OF the twenty-frst birthday OF
their son. J&hn +, OFGrady. Jr. The
handsome home was ahlazs with
lights. fragrant with flowers and
fhronged with merry GUESTS Covers
were laid for one hundred guests and
the table was beautifully decorated
with palms. ferns and cut flowers.
The long supper room. OF which
Caterer Wingtieid had charge, was
gay with Japanese lanterns, which.
rejecting the beauty of cut glass and
silver, made scene like fairyland
Mr.. O'Grady was the recipient Of
snany handsome presents.
Miss Hazel F'lippen Will entertain
her friends at watermelon feast
Friday evening, September Is
Mrs. J. +. Crawford of Roanoke,
entertained most charmingly with Il
bridge luncheon yesterday morning
1T her home on Mountain avenue
An. elegant luncheon vas served in
courses at tho close of the game
The guest list Included Misses Alb
eots. OF Mexico, Sara Coe, OF West
Virginia Alice lizard. Mary Crurnp,
OF this city: Anrela HuEer, Bessie
Huger Mary Rogers, Martha Belle
Trout Margaret Walstrum. Elsie
Fansfsn. of Boise. Idaho, Mrs. d
Tor
In honor Of Mrs, w. O. Davis, Of
this city, who arrived in Charlotte,
y. C. last Saturday TO visit her sis
ter. Mrs. J. Ryai Woodail, Mrs. Will
liam l.. Burns will entertain at seven
tables OF bridge Thursday morning
Mt her home on South Tryon street.
Engagements Announced.
An engagement announcement OF
widespread interest to society In
North Carolina and Virginia was that
Of Miss Laura Trayser Fthsredge, OF
Charlotte, n. c.. and Mr.. John Frank
lin Primer, OF Suffolk. Va, which
was made known at charming card
party given by Mrs. 10 Jones In honor
OF Miss Etheredge. The guests had
not the slightest intimation that #
was to be an announcement party
The home was deliberately decorated