The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-02-13
Society

Mrs. William Hodges Mann Viii be
at home this afternoon from 90 I
O'Clock in the Executive Mansion, me
blue drawing room. where Mrs Mann
will receive with Mrs. George Il. kce-
cell Of Rockingham county. will lac
prettiiy decorated with vases 81 pink
roses and tulips. Mrs. Mann viii wear
gown OF black velvet and point
lace. and Mrs. Kcezell will be gown
ed in gray aeolian cloth. Mrs. :. y.
staples Will pour tea. This will be
She second IN the series Of four al
,vanes Mrs. Mann is giving on Tues
day afternoons ~ this month.
Monday German.
With the sixth Monday. which ~ as
danced in the Masonic Temple last
night. an end was brought, not only
to the dances of the Richmond Ger
man Club for this season. bat {" the
long list II very handsome evening
entertainments that have made the
winter exceptionally brilliant in The
realm Of things social The german
last night was the last hIg night ar
fair that viii be given before l.cnt
and as such was largely attended.
with a number Of visiting girls pres
tnt. Colonel Stern led the german.
with Miss Emily Ruthcrfoord Hoyal1,
the third daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
William l., Royal. VINO has been
much admired as debutante this
winter. Miss Royal wore teaut-
ful French frock NJ pale blue taf-
feta, trimmed in ruches or cream
lace and tiny pink rosehnds. and a
bouauet OF orchids The usual deco
rations Of palms and bay trees were
used in the ball room. The supper
tables were arranged with baskets Of
dnhodils. tied with yellow eauze. and
lights shaded in gold and silver.
Vt the Wotnan's Club.
The Story Which Is Art" was the
subject II a delightfui lecture given
before the members Of the Womans
Club yesterday afternoon by Miss
Niles. Of Boston. Folk tales, legends
an dali the wealth Of fairy stories
that have been one of the richest
sources OF childhoods pleasures Tor
generations make a fascinating sub
ieel for even grownups. for there is
4 charm in the nursery tales that en-
durcs through manhood and woman
hood. In her treatment Of the sub
ject yesterday afternoon Miss Niles,
who has strong personality and
great magnetism, but added TO their
charm with "A sympathett' under
standing Of their value and fascina-
ton. She was introduced by Mrs.
w. E. Shields. chairman OF the after
noon,
Emphasizing III her opening re
marks the artistic worth of storS
well told Miss Niles went. nn TO give
several stories illustrative Of III
growth If the folk tales and the III"
from nursery RHYMES to ballads.
fnXtns animal stories and legends.
She told an old English ballad shu" g.
iug the simple teachings Of the early
Peoples. She characterized the mfth
re, as arr, but as striving Of people
TO understand God Animal stories
with their humorous charm found a
very happy illustration in her mar
rativa of one Of thfs Jackaii stories.
GAA- t4a2Aed-nA-er- the 1lhle- S1nries- rs
too rich field for her to attempt
to discuss II in such "a short address
and concluded with a beautiful leg
end Of al old hermit and the lessons
he learned from the birds and ma
ture. which she told with much pa
thos and effect.
Mrs Henry Aylett Sampson wat
hostess for the afternoon. Miss War
rem and Mrs Smith Brockenbrougi
poured tea, and Mrs. Edward V, Val
entine and Miss Lizzie Archer served
ct the coffee table.
Personals.
Miss Nilmoth Cosby. OF Brooklyn
X. Y, is the guest of Mrs r. A. NH
Ter. and is being extensively enter
tanned.
Mrs. Eliyson To Entertain.
Mrs j. TAYLOR Ellyson viii enter
tain the wives and daughters Of thu
Virginia legislators At buffet lunch
con TO-DAY. The luncheon will Ia
given at tho Enyson home in Frank
lin street The members Of the Leg
islature and their families are Away
The recipients of many social court
estes during their stay in Richmond
and several handsome affairs have
been given in their honor this winter
Bridge Luncheon.
Mrs. Jennings c. Wise gave a hridE'
luncheon To fifteen guests ~ th'
Country club yesterday. Lunch wal
served In the palm room. and the IA
bile was decorated with a basket o
pink and white carnations. Amoni
the guests were Mrs, Egbert Leigh
Mrs William H. Palmer. Mrs. Royal
Mrs Mason Miller Mrs. Chesterma n
Mrs William Massie, Mrs, SOL Clutch
ins Mrs. T.. r Robinson. Miss Fam!
Miller, Miss Mary Cameron and Mis-
Hal
Miss Calhoun Engaged.
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Calhoun, o
New York and Cleveland. announce
the engagement of their daughter
Martha. to Mr.. Wilson g. HickoX. a
Cleveland. Ohio. the marriage To TAX,
place in Cleveland IN juno.
This announcement will be of wide
spread interest In the South. Mis-,
n ksfsgars IT, sg,t ta1isst q X Inter- ~ Mr.
and Mrs Calhoun. She was born ii
Atlanta at the Calhoun family resi-
dence. and when she VAS but a baby
Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun went to reside
in New York. Several wears ago Miss
Calhoun was introduced in society ir
Charleston, the family coming from
New York TO Charleston for the event
as the Calhoun and Williams families
TO the historic, literary and Social life
Of The south The family residences
i. are ja e'haraestssss and tie gwen w rfs
one ~ notable hrilliance.
Miss Calhoun has assisted her
mother in doing the honcrs of their
beautiful homes In San Francisco
Cleveland and New York. She is be-
loved as well as admired for her
strong and Womanly character and
has many friends in the social circles
both North and South.
Miss Winn Chairman.
On account Of Miss Archer Jones
absence from the city, Miss Mary Day
VIM will be chairman of the round
table AT the Woman's Club on Wed
nesday afternoon. She Will discuss
Alfred Noyes and his poems.
Program for Recital.
Mr.. Shepherd Webb, organfst Miss
Annie Louise Feinhardt violinist. and
Miss Eida Flett. soprano. Will give a
delightful recital 81 the Church OF the