The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-21

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IN the social life OF Petersburg. Tho
ni'erside Club Is always invited to
on New Years Day, while 8
aRe courtesy is extended to the Deem
Kun club for Washington's birthday
which is always celebrated on tho
saturday nearest the twenty.second
winch places this event this year on
saturday. February 25.
The clubhouse will be Handsomely
decorated. and Il large reception viii
1oilow the hunt. There will be a large
number of visitors over from Rich
mond. and about twelve pink-coatcd
riders from the Deep Run Club and
MISS Warheld Crenshaw and MISC Anna
helth Royal, two OF the most skill
inl riders in the country. will attend
the hunt. The meet Will be at the
kennels at 4 o'clock.
Patronesscs for this reception will
be: Mesdamcs George Cameron. Jr.
George Cameron, n. r.. patterson ~
+. Heath. Bartlett Roper, Nj. c.. Jack.
son, n. G. Leigh, c. p. Plunmer. r. A
Martin, Jr. Il. II. Patterson. Harvey
Seward and Preston Roper. Tho re.
ception. committee includes. Misses
Mary 7. Patteson. Mary Paul Roper.
Annie Gill. Ophelia Percival, argue
lite Gill. Mary s.. Booth. Marearet
> ObfS JUICE, Jean rig
Emily Gillian. Lucy Friend and Lucy
Mel. Davis.
At the Wofnun's Club.
hrs Kate Bosher gave n fascinating
lecture yesterday afternoon before the
members OF the Woman's Club on
castles and Chateaux Of Old Tou-
rhine.' Mrs. Bosher toured the chateauy
country OF France last summer in an
automobile. n her descriptions OF the
OLD estates Waited were well-denned
and thoroughly interesting.
n brought out very clearly the
part played In the history Of France
by these grim and ~forbidding. elab-
crate and benutiful-as tho case may
be-ehateaux and castles Of the beau
tifui province OF Touraine.
One found on entering that the out
er world exists no longer. and before
all the greatness and grandcur re-
vealed ones fancy draws around them
once more tho brilliant pageant Of
strong men and lovely. fascinating
women, whose civilization and ro-
nance. 80 rich in history. represented
the chateau life Of france. Much
history was made. many cruelties were
perpetrated and days that we're not
filled with schcmins and intrigue
fairly played themselves away.
They, most OF them, stand apparent
~ untouched by time through the cen
turtles. and form the background for
the great drama Of the passing years
In which Is heard the rustic Of silken
garments and light laughter. a thous.
and memories are oonjured in the halls
and chambers Of long departed great.
and history crowds the scene with its
ever changing pageant. Touraine is a
province that has made brilliant In
deed the life OF It's state. and it's beau
tiful fields spread with scarlet peoples
are n lovely background for the bar
barrie splendor OF its castles and cha
teaux. which goes hand In hand with
the luxury and beauty OF q people sur
feited with pleasure.
Mrs. Pleasonton Conquest, assisted
by Mrs.. Caskie CabeIl and Mrs. Z. v.
Valentine. poured tea. and Mrs. Lewis
Aylett and Mrs. w. r Robins presid-
ed at the coffee table.
Visiting in Norfolk.
Mrs. James O.. Smyth and her house
guests. Miss Blanche Copley, Of Lynn.
Mass. and Miss Mildred Withstandley,
Of New York. left yesterday for Nor
folk. Mrs. Smyth and her guests VIII
spend several days in that city visit
ing Mrs. Samuel McGann.
engagement of Interest.
An engagement Of interest here re-
Gently announced in Winston-Salem at
q luncheon, OF which Miss Majorie
| Ia CI lihI III PidCC AZ W dS .llOSlSSo, " ~
that Of Miss Missile Sheppard to
Charles NJ. Taylor. formerly Of Rich
mond. Little Miss Adele Sheppard.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Kent
Sheppard, in valentine costume, dis
tributed large pink envelopes con-
tanning the announcement of the en-
gagement In the form Of valentines
n bouquet OF Killarney roses, and
| go,IvenjrC fOr the QuaatS NyEre nratty
gilt baskets filled with rose petals.
Progressive hearts was played until
luncheon was served.
Miss Gray was assisted by Miss Kate
Sheppard. Emorie Barber and Kan
Walker. The other guests present
We're; Missile Sheppard, the honor
guest; Mary Sheppard. Marguerite Lud-
Helen Smith. LII Parish. Luretia
Wilson. Marion Moir. Senale Critz
Carroll Coleman. Erma Bailey, Jane
Taylor. Rose Haywood. Frank Hanes
Alice Gray. Grace Whitaker; Mes
DANES John billiard, Meade II. Mills
Kent Sheppard and Horace Vance.
The wedding, which will take place
some time in April, will be a very
fashionable affair. Miss Sheppard has
several times visited IN Richmond and
has a number Of relatives in Virginia
Mr.. Taylor Is the son OF Jacquelin Tay-
Tor. formerly of Richmond, and is also
a grandson OF the late Henry p. Tay.
Tor and Cornelia Storrs Taylor. of this
city, and we'll known throughout The
State. The old Jacquelin r. Taylor man
sion with its beautiful grounds ans
shubbery, standing at the corne OF
Capitol and Twelfth Streets. was 3
generation ago one Of the most at.
tractive private residences In the city.
Social Hour This Afternoon.
The members of the Visiting Nurses
Association arc earnestly requested tt
be present at the home this Afternoon
nj $50 o'clock that a social hour may
be spent with their nurses.
In and Out of Town.