The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-01
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IH.s OF Richmond. who fitted into
new surroundings on Septem.
Der l. or 10, seems to be a Ions drawn
Il out process. All hostesses are return
Ling from summer homes in the coun-
Try. from hotels in the mountains OIL
son the seacoast or from a several
months visit to Europe
New curtains are being hung. new
I carpets are being laid, interiors are
being freshened, and all the details
that make for beauty and harmony in
the home are being evolved.
& Consequently present entertaining
takes the form of theatre parties. with
suppers afterward. of card parties. and
dinners preceded by golf. tennis or a
swimming contest at the Country
Clubs. And. as these centres of social
life and interest supply a charming
environment Ter Informal gatherings.
( they are becoming important factors
g among fashionable and pleasure lowing
folk,
Autumn Weddings.
Tho first of the autumn weddings
4, have created stir, with promise
of many more to come in October, al
ways the later brides month as June
rs the earlier.
One of the prettiest and most inter
testing of these advance nuptlal events
was celebrated ut noon yesterday in Si
,Gramercy Park. New York City. wher
I Miss katherine Boyce upper. tiauRh.
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Henry Allen Tup-
per. formerly OF Richmond was mar.
ried TO CT lton Stevenson Brown. OF
iBalttmore. son of the late Sebastien
Brown. and prominently identified witr
lthe Baltimore clubs.
House and altar decorations were
IN palms and Bride roses. The cere.
imony was performed by the brides
!father, and she was given in marriag.
by her brother. Tristan Topper. She
iwore lovely goinE-ayay velvet cos.
tune, picture hat and carried lilies
iof the valley and orchids.
Her sister, Mrs. Alfred Galpin Wilkes
was dame of honor. and Miss Brent
witt. OF Richmond. MAD OF honor
They were handsomely attired in blue
afternoon frocks and had bouquets OF
English violets and American Beauty
roses William Bansmere, of Balt.
more. was best man.
A wedding breakfast with tables dec
orsted in Bride roses and valley lilies
preceded the departure of the bride
and groom for an extended trip to the
West Indies. They will occupy an
apartment OIL Charles Boulevard. Bal
timore, for the winter.
The entire week previous to the
/ wedding ceremonial was full of en-
tstertaining in honor of the bride, groom
and bridal party. Two lovely lunch
cons and a theatre party led UP To an
elaborate dinner Friday night at the
National Arts Club, when dccoratio
were all in pink. Miss Witt. who has
been In New York as a house guest
OF the bride since last Monday, will 20
to visit friends in Warronton, Va, be-
fore coming back TO Richmond.
Mrs Brown is a graduate of Hcllins,
Va and granddaughter OF the Rev.
DR. upper who had his nome fol
many years on West Franklin Street.
overlooking Richmond College campus.
AT the Womnn's Club.
The usual Monday tea Will be served
at the Woman's Club tomorrow after
noon. ii is hoped that Il fine pianist
VIII then be guest at the club and
Will play a few selections.
Society Plny at jefferson.
Mrs. w. Z. Thurston, of the Richmond
school of Expression. will give an at.
tractive entertainment on October 81
in the auditorium of the ,lenerscn
Hotel The play is charming society
sketch sparkling with wit and humor.
1T deals with Halloween. football and
romance. Rehearsals are progressing
nicely. The cast of ten characters viii
he announced later, There Will he
music and other attractive features.
Miss Kings Engagement.
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engagement of her niece Elizabeth
Kent King, to Clyde Gregg Brown, o:
Florence, 5. c. The wedding will take
place during the frst OF November
bridge Luncheon.
Miss Nell Carneal. one of this sea
sons debutantes. was hostess at "A
bridge luncheon at the Country Club
Thursday morning in honor Of Miss
Ida Lawson. of Hampton. Va. Miss
Lawson has just recalled Richmond
from tour OF the South, where she
was extensively entertained.
Officers Elected.
Al the annual t.3neetlng Of the Junior
Dakwood Assupiasson. field this week.
the following officers were elected for
the coming year: President, Mrs. G. w
Massie; Vice President Miss Lura At
kisson: Recording Secretary. Miss Fan
ME v. Murray, Corresponding Score
tary. Miss Grace Schermerhorn; Treasu-
rer, Miss Eliza beth Andrews,
The Helping Circle.
The Helping circle OF Kings Daugh-
fers will meet on Monday afternoon at
a o'clock In the home of Mrs n. Z.
Ancarrow, 200I West Grace street
Goiden-Rod Wedding.
Miss Lucy Davenport; Warren. eld>
est daughter OF Rev. w f. Warren
sand DR.. David Andrew Donkey wero