The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-30
Society

in her home. I'D Nortn
Nj orris street. In honor OF Mrs. B.ach-
wood Cameron, Of Reading, Pa. ana
Miss Rosalie holland, of Baltimore.
Mrs. Cameron is the guest OF Coionel
and Mrs Alexander Cameron for the
holidays and Miss holland Is spending
some time as the guest Of Mrs. Ed
ward Valentine. Mrs. Wise received
with her honor guests. Decorations
were in pink roses, the dining room
being especially attractive.
Reception at the Hermitage.
The New Years reception of the
Hermitage Golf Club, which will take
place Monday at 1870 F. M, promises
to be the most enjoyable in Its his
tory. The quaint little club house
will be rendered unusually attractive
with its decorations of holly, mistle-
toe and running cedar. while the in
terest in the game itself will be stimu-
lated by the meeting of SO many of
its charming and enthusiastic de-
voices Mr.. James Lewis Anderson
is chairman for the afternoon, ana
success is already assured. Those In
the receiving line will include
Mesdames Garrett 4. Watt C. r.
Guy, w. s. Rhoads, Phillip e. John
son, Frank D. Williams, r. Fl.
Meade, Hunsdon Cary and Misses
Emma Gray White. Mary Boyd. Mary
Scarborough, Eleanor Wingfeld,
Cammie Cary. Posie Meredith, Avis
Grant, Della Davenport, Leila Will
lis and Daisie Winston. Music by an
orchestra will be one OF the delight
full features of the afternoon.
At the Woman's Club.
A forecast of the coming weeks at
fractions at the Woman's Club shows
that treat Is In store for its MEM
bers. In the lecture which Miss Maria
Blair will deliver on Monday after
noon at 40 O'Clock. Miss Blair, who
is we'll known on the platforra, has
chosen for her talk the prese NATION
of the philanthropic work in Rich
mond, a subject which IL now, as
never before, making its, appeal TO
the women of our city.
On Wednesday afternoon at 4,3o
the Literary Round Table meets to
discuss The Iron Woman" under
the direction of Mrs c. .. Wing
field.
Christmas Reception.
The spacious colonial Country Club
VIII present an attractive appearance
this afternoon. when the annual
Christmas New Year reception Will
be held from to IL o'clock. Ella b.
crate decorations of running cedar
festco ming the balcony. holly, mistle-
toe and pine trees, the glow from
the blazing log fires and the frag-
rance Of flowers everywhere, win
render the club house charming In
deed. The Country Club, which
such an addition to the social life
of Richmond has won d place in the
hearts OF society. who will thro
there this afternoon and many love
.y mid winter costumes viii be seen,
During the receiving hours an OF
chestra Will play, and supper Will be
served from TO 3.
Yale GIee Club.
Younger society Is sfiutter to-day
in ant!cipa ton of the presence in their
mids, OF the Yale Glee Club. who
VIII give an enjoyable concert this
evening at the jefferson auditorium.
The paironesses include many society
matrons and it Is hoped, that Rich
mond Will give the university lads a
hearty welcome. A smoker and ali
automobile trip around the city. and
dance following the concert ar
the social features planned for their
entertainment while in tina city.
From here they Will go to Wash
ington, where on Monday evening they
will give concert 81 the New VIII
lard They will be the guests OF
honor a, reception given Monday
by Mrs Charles c. Glover. and viii
also be rendered a dance by the
Yale alumni
Family Dinner.
Major and Mrs. Louis Werner. OF
20l5 stuart avenue. gave an enjoyable
family dinner Tuesday evening in
their home, Among the guests were
the aged parents Of Mrs. Werner. MIR,
and Mrs Il. Hassell. the latter of
whom is a charming conversation
alist, possessing a fund of delightful
memories OF by-gone days spent "a
Germany and also in Richmond. The
handsome silver tureen presented TO
the major by his. detective force,
graced the deliberately spread table.
Miss koincf Entertained.
Miss Marie koiner. OF this city, who
is the guest of the Misses Reiiiey. in
their elegant home on Park avenue,
Charlotte. \, C., is being much en-
tertained during her stay. Mrs.
Thomas Alexander gave a luncheon
in honor OF Miss koiner and Miss
Christine Dulaney. of Baltimore. on
| Thursday,
She also attended dance given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan S. Thomas at
/ the Southern Manufacturers Club in
nOnor OF their daughters, MISSES SiOtC
and Marie Thomas The affair was
quite a brilliant one. the consuming
being especially beautiful. Miss
Koiner was xowned in yellow mar
quisette over yellow satin and danced
with Mr.. Laurie Dickson. Miss Du-
| laney. who Is also II guest OF the
Misses Kelley. wore yellow crepe
meteor, embroidered net oyerdress and
danced with Mr. Eugene Reiiley. Of
/ New Orleans.
i Miss Gornie Fore will entertain
! this afternoon at a reception in her
home, on North College street, at
which Miss Koiner Will be an honor
| guest.
l.. Fraternity Convention.
i The distinglu he'd professors Of
/ medicine and surgery In attendance
upon the annual convention OF the
! chi Zeta Chi medical fraternity now
| in session at the Jefferson have
snatched little time from their ardu-
Gus business duties for social recrea-
ton. The visiting fraternity was ten
dered a box party at the Bijou by the
local members last evening. A Dutch
| supper was also given In their honor
at the Jefferson on Thursday evening
/ and banquet there tonight. viii con.
| cIudc the social program.
! Fellowship Dinner.
| Believers in the old adaRe, Boys
/ will be boys and therefore in fhs