The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-12-07


arms down in roses. and the long
drawing-roorns and dining-room were
decorated in pink roses and lilies Of
the valley, a great rat PLAGUE Of these
flowers being used as a centrep.ece for
the table.
Receiving with Major and Mrs
Dooley were Mrs John Stewart Bryan.
Mrs. John shelton Williams. Mrs. Will
Ham Rufin Cox, Mrs J. Aston Cabell
and Mrs. Henry Landon Cabeu Ars-
Dooley wore an imported ,wn Of sal
mon -colored silk embroidered In chry-
santhemums and seed pearls.
The reception at the Woman's Club
in the afternoon was another elaborate
function given for the ladies Of the
party. Decorations were in roses and
lilies. Those IN the receiving line and
assisting in the dinlng-room Included
Mrs. william O. Stanard. president Of
the club: Miss Jane Rutherford. vice
president. Mrs John winston secr"-
tary. Mrs. w A Crenshaw and Mrs
LEROY. treasurer: the clubs ea-pres,-
dents. Mesdanes Archer Anderson.
Christopher Tompkins. Beverly Nun
ford. Moses Hoge. and members OF .he
board. Misses Julia Moore. Ernna Gray
white Evelyn Jackson. Elizabeth
Cooke. Eleanor Lindsay. Elizabeth
Seiden. Martha Robinson. Posi- Mere
dith Ws1-feld Crenshaw. Katherine
ia gan, Annie Hoge, Mary Tompkins
and Pattie Cary
Entertained at Lsburnum-
The long Est OF brilliant and de-
feht(l1 affairs that have oeen given
for the visitors Was brought 10 Et-
ting close las1 night with the iecep-
tiOn given at "LAburnum' BY Mr. and
Mrs John Stewart Bryan. Mr.. AID
Mrs Jonathan BRYAN were the guests
Of honor. and several hundred Rich
rnoad people. in addition TO the Gov
ernors OF the several States and their
party. were included IN those enter
taiued at "Laburnum-" Those receiv-
ing with Mr. and Mrs. Bryan were
IT err oers OF the Immediate family
The reception last night is the first
large entertainment given at Laburnum
since II was rebuilt
OF Interest Here.
Says the Washington Post OF recent
issue: The pantomine ball. ranking
In splendor with the historic Shakes
peare' and 1872 balls. filled Albert
Hall. London. with beauty Wednesday
night
animated fairy stories. and there were
twenty-six procession, representing
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Jack and the Beanstalk.' The Yellow
Dwarf Cinderella etc. There also
were such modern classics as Peter
Pan and The Bluebird.'
Lady Constance Hatch and Lady
Al,rston were the chief organizers.
and Prince Henry Of Battenberg. in the
royal box. presented rirh prizes TO the
best costumed jewellers. The verdict
OF the judges. WHO iuciudedLord Bour-
dale J. J. Shannon and Arthur Bour-
Oh faS
breaking bal FOR variety and beauty
Society and stage met on equal
terms. Marie Lohr. the actress, as a
fairy danced in fashionable quaorli!e
wives. rubbed shoulders with royalty
Lady Abingdon. as Queen of the
Night" in The Blue Bird" procession,
wore purple and dark blue gauze, ana
sapphires
Mrs. Arthur Glasgow wore oia-
mond tiara and empire robes.
Weymer Mills. the American
novelist. went as a Christmas tree.
laden with precious gifts. including a
string OF real pearls
and white. was in the pageant
Lady Garvagh. as "a Wicked Fairy.
was magical. with green incandescent
lights.
Lady Mond's party dressed as Christ
mas bonbons.
Mrs Asquith's procession was in Rus
sian style. 1890 Ballet skirts
A notable group OF beautiful women
was that of Twelve Dancing
Princesses- It inc.uded Mrs winston
Herbert Asquith and Mrs. McLaren-
Mrs Arthur Glasgow. who is a
daughter of John =. Branch. of this
city, is one Of the most prominent
women in the ultra -fss hionable set
in London and is much in demand at
smart functions She comes TO Rich
mond for visit every winter and
spent the holiday season here last
Christmas.
At Dutch Tes Room
Saturday afternoons at the Dutch
Tea Room marks some very delightful
gatherings Of society girls and men.
Tea is served from TO Z o'clock. ano
numbers Of little parties are made M
for that afternoon Be
ginning next week an informal dance
will be given At the tea room from $
to o'clock every Wednesday after
noon.
At the Hermitage
The regular weekly hops wsch take
place at the Hermitage Coli Club every
Saturday afternoon during the winter.
Will begin this afternoon An or
chestra will play from to O'Clock
Public Reception
The Womzn's Club. OF Barton
Heights. gave = public reception last
night in the assembly hall from $50
till II O'Clock. \ delightful rusicsi
program under the direction Of Mrs
A W Msrtenstein. vas arranged a.
follows:
Overture to Tampa -.--------- heroid
Misses GLADYS Martenstein and Ala
FS-Iyk.
Alto solo. "Thv Beaming Eyes
- .NacDcwe ell
Nrs r : Hudgins.
Tenor SOLO selected.
Dr. Morris Kobienzer.
Duet soprano and alto. ''Estud sntino-
Mrs Saliic MontEomery Brown and
Mrs. r :. HuGgius.
Recitation-Miss Ruth CHM.
Baritone solo. .-Odi IA" .Dito Matter
A. W. Martenstein.
Soprano solo (a) MY Iaddic Tnayer
OBJ Nothing But Love --..
$500. ......Carrfe Jacobs Bond
Mrs. Ssliie Montgomery Brown
Duet tenor and aritoue. Hunting SOne
from King Arthur.
Dr. Kcbicnzcr and a. Y Martcnstcin
Soprano solo. a Birthday song.
...-.. --..-...---....-W opcinar
Miss Adrfana Kuvk
A pretty wedding was soiennizcd
81 the home Of Rev J. ~ Rowland.
pastor Of Laurel street Methodist
Episcopal Church On "WEDNESDAY. -
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