The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-11
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home In Park avenue. in honor OF
Madame Alma Gluck, who gives
concert at the Academy this even
Ing. The table was decorated with
yellow roses, and covers were laid
for ten, those present being Madame
Giuck. Miss JEWELL Mr.. and Mrs.
De Soto Fitzgerald. Mrs. Philip Ed
ward johnson. Miss Helen Stevens,
Nr. Thomas Atkinson, Jr., Mr.. IAiburn
r. Myers, Mr.. f. u. Hotchkiss, Jr.,
and MIR Stevens. After tho concert
this evening. Madame Gluck win be
n. guest of Mr. and Mrs. ]. G. Corley
at a supper In their home on West
Grace street.
Mrs Taft occupied her box at the
National Theater ia Washington Mon
Day afternoon TO hear Nine. 0iack.
who was entertained at luncheon by
Colonel Thompson Mrs Taft's guests
Included Miss Mabel Boardman and
Miss Helen Taft.
Attend Wedding.
Mr. James -. Pace and Miss Bes-
ste Jackson went to old Point yee-
terday 10 attend the marriage Of Mr..
william Congreve Jackson. Of this
city. aud Miss Marguerite Clay Wood,
daughter of Mr.. ana Mrs. Hugh Mere
dith Wood The wedding was cele-
brated i'm old st Johns Episcopal
church In Hampton with only the
immediate families present, and was
followed hv 81 breakfast at the Hotel
Chamberiin. The wedding Is OF much
Interest 10 Richmond society, as the
groom, who is the son of the late
Bishop jackson, is grandson II Mr..
AMI Mrs. James II. Pace. Miss Jack
son and Mr.. Pace returned to Rich
mend last night,
The Baltimore Monday.
Thirty-s.x girls made their formal
bow To Baltimore society Monday
evening at the first german Of the
Bachelors Cetillon club In that city.
This dance, which ranks with the
first Monday" in Richmond. is the
chief social event Of the year TN
Baltimore Like the dance Of the
Richmond German club, there was "A
change OF place, the german being
held at the Lyric instead of In Ler-
faann's hail. as in former years. As
each OF the debutantes entered the
big ballroom, IL was like the tri1mphal
entry Of some young queen. for each
was escorted by flower laden friends
and chaperons. and all eyes turned
in welcoming admiration as these
Fnuch-fy ted and very charming girls
made their formal debut in Balti~
more society.
The big auditorium made won
derful setting for the handsomely
gowned women and the whole scene
was orc long 10 be remembered for
it* beauty. The galleries were hid
den behind screens Of srnlax and the
we're tw.pcd with the same
garl4 nd5. while the rear promenade
w6s ARRANGED With comfortable seats
and decorated with palms, as a rest
Ing place for the chaperons and
dancers. The entrance was lined with
cedars and palms making d frag-
rant as well az picturesque setting
After a few preliminary dances, the
cotillon was led by MIR Roger Brooke
Hopkins, one of the governors of the
club the others being Mr.. Colunb bus
O'DonneH Lee. Mr. r. Brent Key
ser. Mr. Robert oliver Lehr, MIR. ely
fner Whytc, MIR. Allan McLane Mr.
Robert Garrett Mr.. David Stewart
Ridgely and Mr., William +. Lucas.
Jr., secretary.
Among tn. dehutantes who are well
known IN Richmond society were.
Miss Anne Peasants Haxall. In
white satin. with overdress of net.
eiat orately embroidered with touches
OF American Beauty. trimmed with
accordion pieated chiffon and chenille,
American Beauty roses and orchids.
chaperoned by Mrs. J. QuItman Low
ell in black lace with let garniture
over white satin Miss Elizabeth Ty-
son, in pale pink satin and chiffon,
trimmed with briliants, pink roses,
cha peroned by Mrs X. Brent Key
Ser: Miss Virginia Mason Ambier. In
white satin eharmeuse, with an over
robe studded with pearls and
crystals, American Beauty roses and
violets, cha peronea by Mrs =. Strr-
EFT McKim In white lace over white
satin; Miss Ella Lea Thorn, In q
satin, trimmed with lace and white
mauTiin fur, roses, chancToned by
Mrs. Charles Elicit Rieman, In satin
vellad in rose point lace and brown
tulle, and Miss Virginia Hardy Kemp,
in white satin yelled in crystal gauze
ca ught with crystal ornament. Ameri-
can Beauty roses and vioiets. chap
eroned by Mrs, Charles r. Kemp. in
black charmeuse, with an overdress
of black chiffon. studdse with gold
beads. and finished with gold tassels.
There were about 600 guests.
GLIDING many visitors. Among
out of town guests was Miss Ma
Irewry, daughter of Mrs. S. -.
Drewry Of "Minola." near Richmond.
spent sevearl days in Richmond last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. John Skei-
ton Williams. also attended the ger
man.
Engagement Announced.
Mr. Thomas 3. Dornn. Jr., OF
Lynchburg, announces the engage
ment Of his sister Evelyn, to MIR.
Harry Latham Campbell. OF Lynch
burg The wedding. which will he
celebrated very quietly, will take place
al the brides home some time In Feb
ruary Miss Dornin. who is the
da tighter Of the late Thomas Il. Dor
min. prominent in society circles In
Lynch burg. Mr.. Campbell is the BROTH
er Of Mrs. Nathan D. E.ller, former
president Of the Virginia division,
United Daughters Of Confederacy.
WEEDS This Month.
The marriage IT Miss Louise FRANKIE,
daughter OF Mr.. George FRANKIE, of Ca
louisville and Mr. Harrison Brent. son
or MIR Hugh Brent Of Brenton, Fau-
euler county. Va. viii take place
Nedne sday, December 18th, at Il
O'Clock, at the residence of Miss
F'ranke's hFother-in-law and sister.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W Gieske, at
Gainesville. Md The ceremony will
ne performed by the Rev. John c.
Bowers. Of Salem Lutheran church, !
Eatonsyiiie. Or Hugh Brent will be
his brothers best man. and only at
tendant. A small breakfast viii fol- |
Tow for the two families only. after
which the bride and bridegroom will !
leave for a wedding journey. On their
return they viii live at 906 North |
Calvert street. Baltimore.
Small Bridge Party.
Mrs. Beverley Randolph Wexford