The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-16
Society

Governor William Hodges Mann
viii entertain this evening at large
reception in the Executive Mansion
in honor of the members Of the vir-
gfniA Legislature and their wives. The
reception. which will be attended by
prominent men and women. wfii t-
one OF the most notable functions of
the winter. In the receiving party
there will be Governor and Mrs. Mann.
Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. j. Tay-
Ter Ellyson Col and Mrs ALEXANDER
ID hamilton. of Petersburg, Speaker
and Mrs Rfrhard Evetvu Byrd ana
AT- and Mrs Herbert Mann, Mrs
-Andrew jackson GRAY anu Airs. VII.
IAN, WILSON Sale VIII assist IN the
lining -roefsss
The mansion will be decorated in
Killarney roses, srnilax and PAINS.
The rantels in the drawing rooms
wfii he banked with ferns and pink
roses. q nd tai, vases OF the roses viii
also be used in the dining-rocu; and
.yusie roam. Palms will be grouped
IN the corners OF the broad hall and
at the bases of the stairs, ana the
handsome old chandeliers will he
drared with gariends OF Southern
snfslsx. Mrs Mann Will be crowned
In black velvet with diamond orna-
s1seRts ard her flowers viii Re Ameri-
can Beauty roses airs Herbert Mann.
who Is one az the most prominent
grtdes CT this winter Will wear her
In and rare old lace, ana 9 eorsase
bouquet Of orchids.
"vireinia Day"
Virginia Day" ~ observed Sester-
day afternoon at the Woman's Club,
Was most interesting and delight
sal affair with Mr.. Edward V Nai-
eslfine as the speaker MIR. Valentine,
who was introduced by Miss Annie
S'esar Winston In 8 few remarks,
scorning the necessity os Introducing
aae SO mell- known as Mr.. Valentine
to a Richmond audience. read extracts
from his Personal "reminiscences NJ
Richmond" The club pariors were
sled with prominent women. and the
entertainment Was one Of The most
brilliant that has been given at the
club this winter.
Beginning with few personal re-
marks. Mr. Valentine dweit particu-
iarTy On me drama, lie spoke fntf-
mately of Edgar Allen Poe. whom he
chara cterized as sesuredly no saint
nor WIS he demon Charles Dick
chs. Thackeray. Jenny Lind, William
Crane. and Joseph Jefferson. and their
visits to Richmond in the years gone
by Several OF these notables were
known personally by Mr.. Valentine.
mho related soule charming little in
cid.nts and anecdotes cleaned through
ihe mutual friendships. Mr.. vAlen-
tine gave some Of his studio exper-
fences and read several amusing let
tiers. received by him from persons In
tarestea in his work.
II rs as "A scuitor whose work has
been widely praised that Mr.. Nalen
the IL best known I'm public life, and
these little incidents from his rich
field of experiences, were heartily APP
preeiatcd ny his audience. The ad-
dress was filled with charming bits OF
wit and humor, and MAS reminiscent
nj the best that has made Richmond
known far and wide as city of cut-
;urc.
Mrs. "a w. r. Brock Mrs. j. Tay-
ior Eiiyson aud Miss Jane Ruther~
faord were hos,esses. ThV tea and
coffee tables were decorated with
slender vases OF red carnations and
ftarcissi Mrs. r. r. Huntere and Miss
Caroline. Holiday poured tea, and
Mrs, william Chambers and Mrs.
Hughes, 81 Lynchhurg, We're at the
coffee table. lees were served by
Misses Mary ayieit. Mary Day VIM
and Jean and HawsIe Glazebrook,
Mrs Valentine was chairman OF the
afternoon.
Birthday Party.
Little Miss Louise Heron Blair.
daughter Of, MIR. and Mrs. Lewis H..
Blair. celebrated her seventh birthday
Yesterday afternoon at the home OF
her parents. Sill East Grace street.
Novel games amused the charming
group OF guests, who Included the
special friends Of the little hostess.
Among the members OF the Juvenile
set present were. Louise Rlankenship,
Louise Finney. Annie Dorrett, Nellie
Garrett, Virginia Peters. Kathleen
Welton, Mary Welton. Ann Blair
Mathews. Rebecca Brockenbrough,