Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-17

Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr Branch an
nounce the engagement OF their daugh-
ter, Xaydt Bancroft, to Edmund Addi
son Rennolds. son OF Mrs Robert G.
ltennolds also of Richmond.
Interesting FunctionH.
Mrs. Leslie S. Young gave small In
formal dance last evening at her home,
i7l9 Grove Avenue In honor of Miss
clara Vass Beverley, of Blackstone. and
, Miss Sally Branch DOMAIN, of Peters
burg. who are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert G.. Thornton on Monument Ave-
nue. for December The house was
, decorated in holly and mistletoe and
the mantels were banked in ever
greens and red berries. the Christmas
decorations being carried out effec-
lively. Mrs. Young received with the
guests OF honor and a few of the sea-
sons dcbutantcs and some of the
younger dancing men were invited to
meet them.
Mrs. William $. Drewry, of 1882
West Grace Street. was hostess
at cards Yesterday afternoon in honor
Of Mrs. Fred Haincs and Mrs. John III.
Guy, Jr, both brides Of the winter.
tour tables Of auction bridge were en-
tcrtaincd with several extra guests in
vitcd in for tea later. The parlors
were arranged with red bells, running
cedar and holly. and pretty souvenirs
OF the afternoon were calendars and
blotterg cut in the shape OF hearts,
slippers and cupids.
Affairs of To-Day.
one Of the most interesting society
functions OF the week Will be the
second of two house dances given by
Mr.. and Mrs, Merritt Allen Chambers,
OF Sli Park Avenue. in honor Of their
debu,ante daughter, Miss Marth Cham
brrs. The dance will be held at the
Chambers residence ut . o'clock
Another dance of note for this eve
ming is the usual weekly hop at the
hermitage Golf Club, which will take
place at the clubhouse from $40 to
go o'clock. These weekly dances at
the clubs are most agreeable and
charming events and members viii be
out in force.
~ the Wonan'n Club.
Ono Of the most brilliant events OF
Tho winter season at the Wosnan's
club will be the Interpretation of THE
soul of Milliccnt." by James Branch
Miss Chaplin. OF Washington. at the
club on Monday afternoon. James
Rranch Cabell is one of the most gifted
authors Of the day and his books and
snort stories arc the subject of COM
ncnt over the tea tables OF the smart
set, as we'll as literary folk Of Rich
mond. One often hears interesting
stories Of authors md their many ex-
pcr!ences similar to those of early
poets and novelists. striking Incl
II
4 conversation between the author and
his publisher, the former having com
Hcntcd upon the fact that his books
seemed not TO take with the masses, in
'"" Of which he WAS contemplating a
'htbgc OF style In his writing His
ptbi sher begged that Mr.. Cabell would
rot do 80. saying that his books would
no" with the years
Mrs. Thomas Cary Johnson Will be a
Nnlr'nan, and unique program has
con arranged. Mrs Kate Langley
;osncr will present the subject OF the
fcrnoon and the speaker. Miss Cha
~. An interpreter OF romantic le-
emds, and ia the interlude Mrs. He
tuc;uhourg will render several violin
Elections and Mrs Hamilton Smith
~ sing.
Many distinguished guests vii! at
nd the exposition of Mr.. CabelIs
test novel and n large audience of
embers Will throng the club parlors
,r the event.
jnurnoy-EIiett.
y pretty wedding took place yester-
. morning in the home Of the bride,
East Cary Street. at IL o'clock. when
ltss Louise Wood Elicit daughter of
,V- and Mrs Horace W. Elicit. of this
was married to William Stanhopo
4'lp rnoy, son of DR.. w. s. Flournoy,
80 charlotte courthouse. The Rev.
GEORGE w. Mcdaniel, pastor of First
'''pilSl NHuTCN. performed me CcTe-
'lnny, and the house was decorated in
palms and lighted candles The bride
Vote Il brown travelling suit. and nat
80 match II. and corsage bouquet OF
orchids and lilies of the valley. Mrs.
stanley Dorsey Sydnor. who was the
matron OF honor. wore green char
uncuse dress. trimmed In fur and
green hat. The best man was David G.
l;iCc. of Hot Springs Among the out
ot-town guests were: Mrs. j. a. Low
INy-
Bell Wills, Mrs. A. o. Bell. D. c. Rice,
Miss Kate Miller and Miss Katie Bell.
After n wedding trip to New York, Mr..
and Mrs. Flournoy will make their
home At 200 South Third Street
In New York.
Among the people from Richmond
noted In New York during the past
week. have been: Mr.. and Mrs. L. F..
Blanton. c. b. Garnett. Mr. and Mrs.
w. a. Gray. James S. Francis. Morgan
r. Mills, y. r. Crump, Charles Steph-
ems and T. Dickinson.
MattOn-JeRreys.
Mr.. and Mrs w. F. Jeffreys. of Rocky
Mount, y. c., announce the marriage Of
their daughter. Flossie Lyon, to Will
liam George Nation, the ceremony hav-
ing taken place at the home Of the
bride on yesterday afternoon at
o'clock. Mr.. Nation is assistant to
the manager of the Richmond Stem
>mery and Richmond Leaf Department
OF the Export Leaf Tobacco Company,
of this city.
Prominent Engagement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caslsie Norvell an
nounce the engagement of their sis
ter, Sylvia Pctrovic, OF Ragusa, Aus
trla, to William Harrison Faulkner,
professor Of Germanic languages at
the University of Virginia, the we'd
ding to take place on Wednesday. De-
Cember %. in the Chapel OF Holy
Trinity Church.
y" Spend Holidays Here.
Miss Empsie Coke Flanagan, from
the Chatham Episcopal Institute, and
Coke Flanagan. from the Boston
Schoo! of Technology, will arrive this
week to spend Christmas with Mr.. and
Mrs. John y. Coke. THOR parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Dallas Flanagan, Will arrive
next week from New York and will
also spend the holidays with Nr. and
Coke