The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-01-03
Society

room of the Masonic Temple Tuesday
evening, when Mr. and Mrs John w.
Harrison and Mr.. and Mrs, Preston
Cooke will give dance in honor of
Misses Elsie Harrison and Elizabeth
Cooke, who are debutantes of this
season. In the dining room pink car
nations and fragrant narcissi will or
namant the tables
Mr.. and Mrs Cooke and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison will receive with the
debutantes OF the evening and Misses
Chloe Cook and Nancy Bruno, of Bal
timore. The guests will be limited
10 the younger set, and will number
about 900.
New Year Reception.
The New \ ear would seem almost
an unwelcOme guest here in Ricn-
mond were its arrival not heralded
by the annual reception at the Execu-
tive Mansion. This New Years recep-
ton at the governors has been woven
into the warp and wool Of Virginia
tradition, that Is known far and wide
for its unbroken symmetry. spun only
by threads fitting to weave cloth of
such fame and glory. on Monday
evening the Governor of Virginia and
Mrs Mann received the good wishes
for the year of 1911 from several hun
dred of the Old Dominion's people
who have for years and years as the
New Year rolled around. turned their
steps to the mansion to greet the chief
executive and his wife with the same
old wish "A Happy New Year"
southern smilax. holly and mistletoe
beautifully decorated the mansion
Monday evening. The massive chan
deiiers were entwined about with the
smilav from which hung boughs of
mtstletoe and holly. The doorway and
arches were draped with ropes of ce-
dar and smilax, and the windows were
festooned with the same. OF course,
the uniforms of the members of the
staff added the always effective touch
Of gold lace and military trappings.
Governor and Mrs. Mann received
in the blue room, and were assisted
by Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. j.
Taylor Ellyson, Mayor and Mrs. David
{. Richardson, Mrs Thomas b. Me-
Adams and Mrs. Andrew Gray. The
guests were presented to the governor
by Colonel Gray, who is acting chief
of staff.
Mrs. Mann was Handsomely gown
ed in black chantlly lace over old
gold satin. with diamond ornaments.
and bouquet of American Beauty
roses. Mrs. Ellyson was In black satin
and jet; Mrs. Richardson. in black
satin with an overdress of rich lace;
Mrs McAdams In point lace over
black satin and bouquet of red roses.
and Mrs. Gray was gewned In black
crepe de chene trimmed In eastern
embroidery Her flowers were or
chids.
An attractive feature of the even
ing was the Informal dance partlci-
pated In by those who remained until
the late evening.
Invitations Issued.
Invitations have been issued bv
Judge and Mrs. Beverly Tucker Crump
Tor the marriage OF their daughter.
Courtney Tayloe. to Mr.. Richard Tur-
ner Pratt The wedding will be quiet
" celebrated on Wednesday evening.
January 20, at o'clock, ut the home
OF the brides parents, 3o4 West Grace
street.
Beautiful Reception.
Despite the rain, the reception at
the Hermitage Club Monday after
noon was largely attended, and was a
beautiful affair. The club verandas
were enclosed in canvas, and were de-
corated with bay trees. palms. holly
and cedar, as was the entire club
house Most Of the debutantas were
present. and dancing held sway
throughout the afternoon The punch
bowls were presided over by Miss AVIS
Grant and Miss Kate Meredith. An
orchestra. screened by palms, PLAYED
throughout the afternoon.
Whist Club Plays
The Stay-at-Home Whist Club met
Monday evening with Miss Claire Gull
laume, OF 70S West Grace Streer
Three tables participated, and top
score was made by Mrs. S. ". Tray
ers and Mr.. W. K Martin.
Mrs. Travers will entertain the clnr
next Monday at her home, 602 West
Franklin street
Guest Entertained. ..
Miss Claudia Collier. OF New York. !
Is the house guest Of Miss Marie
hoiner OF 1915 Grove avenue A
number Of very attractive affairs have
been given for Miss Collier by the
Younger set. and she is being mucn !
entertained.
OF Interest Here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas II. Gordon |
OF baltimore. gave a beautiful an !
pointed dinner Monday evening at |
their home. 1909 North Charles street, |
in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Cot
ten me table was artistically ar
ranged with violets and yellow roses |
and candelabra shaded in gold. Gov |
ers were laid for fourteen guests,
Musical Tea.
Rather novel In the program of club |
entertainments. but altogether delight
fnl. was the musical tea at the Wo- /
mans Club Monday afternoon, Small |
tables at which the guests were seated I
We're arranged informally about the |
parlors. which were attractive with |
decorations Of holly. cedar and scarlet |
Christmas bells. Tea was poured by !
Mrs. George Wayne Anderson and cof |
fee by Mrs. Aston Cabell, while the |
house committee, Mrs. Southali. Miss |
Mary Aylett, Miss Evelyn stiles and |
Miss Alice Dooley, served
1t was as charming an affair from, a !
musical standpoint az from a social -!
aspect and the following program. |
which was rendered by some of the best
talent In the city. was very pleasing in |
each number:
I. (a) "Serenade d'Ambrosia": (b) |
Lullaby" Friml: (c) "Canizonetta," |
Friml. Mrs. Hequembourg, violinist. |
accompanied by Miss Shelton.
H. (a) Sing, Smile, Siumber." Gou- /
nod; OBJ Spring Son." Del Riego; tc) |
His Lullaby" Carrie J Bond. Mrs. NJ.
B. Thomas. soloist, accompanied by
Miss Shelton.
III. Car Souvenir" Drdla; OBJ Min
uet." Beethoven. Miss Annie Rein |
BEDFORD.
Annual Meeting of A. p. v. A.
The annual meeting of the Associa-
Antiquities viii be held Wednesday,,
January A. 1911. In the rooms of the
Virginia Historical Society, at r. NJ,
when officers will be elected and reports
read AL members. both resident and
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