The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-10-19
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Mrs William Hodges Mann will en-
tertain the visiting women, who are In
Richmond in connection with the At
lantic Deeper Waterways Convention.
aud the women O; the local entertain
fnent committee. al an informal recep-
tom at tho executive mansion this
morning AT II o'clock. Mrs. Mann will
be assisted IN recieveing bY Mrs, J.
Hampton Moore. of Pennsylvania, Vife
OF the president Of the association and
Ivy Mrs Walter Scott Copeland of
Newport News Vases OF red roses
ard ferns will decorate the drawing
rooms and hall, and the mspteis VIII
he banked with ferns. Mrs Mann viii
eesr a gown OF blue satin. veiled ia
hilton and trimmings with touches 81
pink, The members of the reception
committee who VIII be the only Rich
uonG guests. are Mrs Christian Clarke.
Mrs. u. c. Richardson Mrs Herbert
jackson, Mrs. Julien Biuford. Mrs. John
Taylor, Mrs. Allen Chambers Mrs.
James sharp Miss Amy Werth, Miss
tiellne Mcdonald ana Miss Mary Shell
ton
Reception at Country Club.
Many distinguished visitors and "A
number Of prominent Richmond people
Hiil attend the large reception this
afternoon at the Country club at 90
o'clock in honor OF the delegates to
lhe Atlantic Deeper Waterways Con
ventton. The decorations Will be very
handsome. and will re varied In the
different rooms. The punch bowls VII,
He placed In the palm. parlor which
VIII bc decorated with ferns and swing
ia rF saF gvlE rI
Mrs. George Warren and Mrs Coleman
Workman VIII serve punch. In the
reception hail, several kinds of autumn
1eF~ers. pink and white roses, dahllas.
cosmos and chrF santhenums. viii be
Used, Swinging baskets Of the asy
blossoms viii be suspended in the
t4oerw8ys and will be attractive de-
'sils of the decorative scheme, Vel
ioW and white ehrveanthemums viii
- used entirely In the dining room
decoration. and Will form a large cen
IRE piece for the centre table.
The guests viii be received by Mrs
Arthur r. Wilmer Mrs. r. 6. airing
IN. Mrs Philip IL. Powers, Mrs W
r Powers Mrs. Fred Peasants Mrs.
George Warren. Mrs. Horace s. Halves.
Mrs w, T. Reed and Mrs. ". T Reed
aud Mrs. Coleman Workman.
The Polk Miller entertainment ana
he dance at the Jefferson Hotel au-
1ltprium last night was a delightful
afair. and WAS largely attended
Prominent Wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Garter Of
Winchester, Va, have issued invita-
flens for the marriage Of their daugh-
Ter, Miss Annle Douglas Williams, to
Ar Richard Edward Griffith, on Tues
3ay evening. November T. at @ clock.
n Christ church, Winchester. Miss
Williams n the daughter Of the late
1 olouet John J. Williams, "a prominent
lawyer and FOR many years mayor Of
Winchester. He was also prominent
oufederate veteran, being command
OF Of General Turner Ashhy Camp and
Tho Grand Camp Of Virginia.
Monday Germans.
The series of dances given by tho
Richmond German Club this season
VIII take place on December 4, Deem
Der is. January i. January Is. January
-. and February II, at the Masonic
Temple. The Monday germans are a.
ways prominent events among the
smart set, and the dances this season
promise TO rival those Of foregoing
Fesrs In hrillianec. There is a long
list OF lovely debutantes. who VIII
make their bow to society at the first
social success or failure is forged to
great extent The officers of the
club for 1sli19l2 are President. Thos.
n. Carter. Vice president, Judge r.
arter Scott; secretary and treasurer,
george Melville Reid Executive com
faiftee. Colonel 10 Lane Stern. William
: F. Mayo, DR. Charles V. Darlington,
haries f. Workman, Jr.. and Julien
II Hiu.
In Honor OF Miss Trainer,
Miss Nancy Patton Will entertain
al luncheon at the Country Club OF
Virginia on Saturday In honor of Miss
; Ielen Tanner bride-elect of next
week Covers will be laid for ten
guests,
Ned on November 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emitius Allen Baugh-
man have sent out invitations for tho
of their daughter. Sarah
MACY, TO Mr.. James Henry Wills The
ceremony VIII take place on satur
say evening, November i. at half at
ter 8 q o'clock. ia Holy Trinity Epis-
opal church. and viii be a very in
Jeresting event
Return From Europcc.
Says the Baltimore News OF Tues
day.
Mrs. John ] Hickok. Mrs. X. Ian
caster W IiElAntS ana hsr SISTER MISC
Elizabeth Watkins, of Richmond, Va,
,Hho arrived in New York late last
evening by the Ryndam after spend
ing the summer in Europe. Will re-
rura To Baltimore this evening, Mrs
idickok viii spend some time with
Der sister Mrs. Gustayus oher. In the
,freen Spring Valley. before coming |
% Richmond.
Confederate Ball.
The Confederate bail. the hnaI !
svent OF the reunion in Newport News !
his week. VIII take place this even
ng a the Elks' Home. The ball win
re a brilliant affair. with decorations /
n Confederate eolors and flags, and /
y III be opened with grand march, !
II which only sponsors and maids OF |
aonpr with their partners VIII par J
iGipate. An elaborate supper Will he !
after the dance. The patrons /!
Viii be Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Hopkins. /
Mr.. and Mrs. IF. l.. FERGUSON, Mr.. /
md Mrs. l.. T.. Stearnes, Mr.. aud Mrs /
r j., Nelson. MIR. and Mrs. w. l.. /
Barrett, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Hugh CAT |
zee. Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Benson. Mr.. !
ana Mrs. J. Winston Read and Mr. /
md Mrs. w $. Copeland.
Jone>--W clifford.
Beautiful In every detail was the /
Of Miss Elizabeth Landon /
Wexford daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. |
Robert Garter Wexford. 10 Mr.. Thorn /
IL Norman Jones, Jr.. Of this city. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Norman /
Tones, of Wilson. y. C.. which was
celebrated yesterday at high noon at |
Sabine Hail'i the ancestral home Of |