The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-01-02

ing reference to the carly DAYS of
tho ShclterinE Arms. and asked her
audience not merely to sigh at tire
sadness and so on their way. but to
remember that the earth belongs to
the children of men and stretch out
the hand.
Mrs. Philip raliafcrro and Mrs. Basil
Spalding presided at the chocolate
table. and Mrs r. William Pcmbcrton
Vases OF pink and white flowers deco
rated the CLUB.
Invitations Rccnilcd.
Invitations for tho dance given by
Colonel and Mrs. Joseph T. willard in
honor OF their daughter. Mics Belle
willard at tic Jefferson Hotel Janu-
airy 3, have been recalled. Owing to
tho illncs3 OF Mrs. willard arrange
ments for tho cotiilion Wednesday,
evening have been abandoned.
reception ut the Mansion.
Several hundred people called al the
Executive Mansion last night to cx-
tend good wishes for the New Year
to the Governor OF Virginia and Mrs.
Mann. The Mansion was decorated in
trailing vines and quantities of red
flowers and many distinguished guests
were present
Governor and Mrs. Mann received in
tho Blue Room Assisting In recciv-
ing were Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Mann.
Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. J. Tay
lor Ellyson. Colonel and Mrs. Andrew
Jackson Gray and the officers of tho
Governors staff.
AnnIrs Of Intcrcat.
Mrs Samuel W. Williams was host
css at dinner party on Saturday
evening. The dinner was given in
honor of Mrs. Williams's son. John
Bell Williams who has been absent
from the city for acynral months.
The usual holiday decorations were
used on the table. and in the partors and
covers were laid for ten guests Those
present were Miss Lucy Williams, of
Wytheville: Miss Kathleen Richardson.
Miss Lucy Kent. Miss Louise Williams,
Messrs. Battcn, Clark, Johann, Rcams,
Coleman and John Bell Williams.
The Misses Wallace entertained In
formally on Friday evening in honor
OF their ncphcws, Wallace and Wynd-
ham Rlantou, who are in Richmond for
the holidays. Christmas decorations
were used. and the guests included
most Of the younger society set here.
Another affair nf interest last week
was dance given in The Hermitage
Golf Club By some OF the younger
boys. who arc at home for the holi-
S. Inc OdHCt "dS N'is L.
and the girls attending the affair
were most OF them here only for the
holiday season
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Cameron gave
reception on Saturday evening i'll
honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Biackwood
Cameron. OF Reading, Pa. who are in
town for a visit of several weeks.
IInrris-AIsop.
Mre Margaret l. Alsop has an
nouned the marriage of her daugh-
ter. Bessie Lena. TO Ivcy Larie Harris
on December 30. The ceremony took
place in Cincinnati. whittier the bride
Harris will be at home in Cree
Bend, Kan.
Interesting Lecture.
There will be meeting OF the
Equal Suffrage League OF Virginia this
afternoon at 1 o'clock in the rooms
OF the league. on Eas; Broad Street
The meeting is 20 hear James Lewis
Cowlcs. of the Postal Progress League
OF New York and Washington. who s.
in the city. Mr. Cowlcs will make =
very interesting talk to the members
OF tho league and their friends. and
the public Is cordially invited. Nc
other announcement will be made Il
members.
brilliant Reception.
The reception TO- be given In the
homo OF SIR and Mrs Joseph La Blac
al Ginter Park. on January 10, IN
honor OF Miss Edith LuNmore Crump
will he very brilliant society affair
The whole lower floor of the house
will be arranged with ktllnarney roses
and palms. The rooms will be lighted
with numbers of candles, and an or
chcstra will play during the evening
Mrs. La Blac VIII wear gown OF
black marquisette over black satin and
trimmed with spangled net. She vii
carry Killarney roses and will veal
diamond ornaments. Miss Crump vii
wear gown of soft white satin. with
an overdress OF silver thread. The
bodice will he embroidered in roses
and pearls. and she Will carry big
bouquet of American Beauty buds and
lilies OF tho valley.
Miss Crump is we'll known in Rich
mond and is descended from one oil
the Oldest and best known families
in England She Is an artist of ne
little talent, her latest picture. Ma
donna" having caused great deal OF
comment in artistic circles OF the coun-
try.
Guests from distance asked &c
meet Miss Crump arc MIR. and Mrs. Ter
razo. Of Europe; Mr.. Cameron and Miss
Cameron. of New York; DR.. j. $. White,
of Brooklyn: Mr.. and Mrs. Hogan, OF
Pennsylvania. DR.. Charles Jordan, D
L. Jones. H. 4. Martin. all OF Philadei-
phia: Misses Gardiner, of Baltimore
Mr.. Higgins. Miss Marie sullivan and
Mrs. Cuilensworth. of Washington
Miss Crump Will leave shortly TO take
up her work in the North.
Visiting Here.
Mrs. John I. Trout. OF Roanoke, for
mcrly Miss Helen Imbodcn. the soprano
soloist at the Maud Powell concert &c
he given at tho City Auditorium Janu-
airy (, IS the guest of Mrs. Thomas d
Adkins. ri S2i Park Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Baumgarten, OF
Washington, arc guests Of their daugh-
ter. Mrs. a. Il. Straus, of 2eci West
Grace Street.
or Interest Here.
Saws the Washington Post of recent
Issue:
Miss Elizabeth Jackson Mann
daughter of William jackson Mann, or
Wednesday afternoon. December q
was married to DR.. John Minor Black