The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-14
Household
Interests
BRILLIANT BALL HELD
IN HONOR OF BANKERS
Wedding of IIenry II. George III. and
Miss Anne Louise Richardson
Takes Place To-Day.

attend tho Bnnkcf3a convention lnlS
week. have been much entertained dur
ing their stay here. Every day some
handsome big function has been
planned In their honor, and numerous
charming, informal affairs take place
In private homes and at tho clubs. "A
brilliant throng OF guests went to tho
Richmond G;rays' Armory last night
for The ball. at which, the visitors and
tho Governor OF Virginia were guests
of honor. ana the great hall was per-
feet bower of beautiful flowers. bright
>colorcd lights and fngs for the occa-
son. Prominent matons OF richmond
received for the entertainment COM
mittee. and buffet supper was
served
Among the Interesting private affairs
given, was the dinner Monday evening.
ut which Or. and Mrs. Alexander Bear
were hosts at their residence on Monu-
mcnt Avenue, Tho entertainment was
In honor or Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Bucholg, of Omaha, Nebraska. who are
among the distinguished guests here
for the convention, and covers were
laid for twelve. Tho table was prettily
lights. and the other out of-town
guests invited TO meet Mr.. and Mrs.
-nucholz were: Mr.. and Mrs. McNish. OF
>i.ncoln, Nebraska. and Mr.. and Mrs,
thurman. OF Norfolk. Nebraska,
Every afternoon tea In served from 8
the Visiting women of the convention
and the courtcsies of the club have al
so been extended to them. Dccora tons
are In dahliaa and ferns and tho tea
tables ore presided over by a committee
of club members each afternoon.
Hack From Abroad.
Mrs. Ivan Maltby returned 10 Rich
mohd Sunday, evening from New York.
where she landed several days ago from
England. Mrs. Maitby has been in
England all summer and spent most OF
her time with relatives in England.
Misses Hester Riddle and Margaret
Gilkcrson have also recently returned
from n trim to Europe. Miss Gilkerson.
who has been the gueat Of Miss Riddle
in Petersburg, since her arrival from
England. left yesterday for her home
In Parkerzburs. West Virginia.
Miss Richardson's Wedding.
One Of the most Interesting nuptial
affairs OF the week Ia the marriage of
Miss Anne Louise Richardson. daugh-
ter Of Judge and Mra. David c. Rich
nrdson. and Henry II. George, H., son
OF Mr.. md Mrs. Henry H. George. Jr..
which will be celebrated this evening
at o'clock In the home OF the bride.
cola Monument Avenue. A!iss Norma
homer. Of Waco, Texas, Will lie Miss
Richardson's maid OF honor and q. Gray
Garland Viii act rs the groom's best
man,
NV tHNiNut. MlS'tS III
son Barnes, Elton Jenkins and Lucille
Massey and little Dorothy Vernon
Wetzey will be flower girl.
Frank G.. SoutEon, l.. G. +. 1Iambley,
or Salisbury. y. C.; Albert Clunnn. OF
New York City: George Davidson, OF
Chicago, and i. X. Brunette, of Whit
noy. n. c., will be groomsmcn. Tho
ceremony will be performed by the
Rev. Russell Bowie, u. d., rector OF st.
paul's Episcopal Church. assisted by tho
Rev. II, u. q, MaclachlaH, u. D.. OF the
Seventh Street Christian Church. Judge
Richardson VIII give his daughter
awaT
Following the ceremony a reception
viii bc held ut $40 o'clock, TO which
ipHny other guests have been invited,
iirturned to lttchmond.
Mr.. find Mrs. Frederick William Scott
have returned to- Richmond, after
spending the summer and early fall ut
,hcir country estate, "Royul Orchard
In Alherinarlc County. Sidney Buford
Scott. who came down from the Uni
versity OF Virginia to VISIT his par
ents for the week en;'. :as returned to
Charlottesville.
settlement House Reception.
The opening of tho new Baptist Set
Element House, THE House Of lIappi-
ness" at 2lo0 Venable Street. which
will take place on Friday Of this week,
wilI be an event OF the greatest inter-
cSt. Ala lIlSCTCStCu eTG tOIuiditS iWNi'tu
20 attend any of the exercises AT
noon the informal opening will be held
and ut $3.50 in the afternoon ii dcdica-
Tory service will take place. followed
b. "a reception and program at III the
evening. Some of the leading women Of
the city have bcen asked TO act as n
reception committee and the whole af-
fair promises to be "a most pleasing one.
Linen shower.
4 linen shower was given In honor
of Miss Matte Moody on Saturday by
Misses 1ncz Wills and Minnie Schwcick-
crt, In Highland Park. The parlors
and dining room We're decorated every
where In goldcnrod and ferns. and a
Japanese paraso1 was suspended In the
centre OF the room. from which many
pretty gifts were showcred upon the
quest of honor. The same color scheme
of white and yellow was carried out in
every detail OF the entertainment.
HcIIen-Shclton.
marriage of interest to friends in
Richmond was celebrated in the home
OF Mrs. A. ]. Short, 100 East Clay Street,
on Tuesday morning of last week. when
Miss 1vey May Shelton became the
bride of Thomas w. HELEN. The bride
is "a daughter OF Mr.. and Airs. A. j.
shelton. OF Church Hill. Mr.. and Mrs.
HELEN have just returned from q we'd
ding trip to Washington and Balti-
more. and will make their home at I 90
East Clay Street, until the completion
of their own home in Chamberlayns
Court,
Approaching Marriage,
AIR. and Mrs. Robert Emmett Butler
announce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their daughter,
Ann Crawley, TO George Wcrter, OF
5cottsvirle, the ceremony to take place
at the brides home, Level Green, on
October q, Only the immediate fami-
lies OF the bride and groom will wit
ness the wedding.
Sfay-at-Honie Whist Club.
The 3StaS,at-Homo Whist Club mot
Monday evening with Airs. John Lamb.
at S27 West Grace Street. Two tables
played, and top score was m6de by Miss
Sue Gordon and Admiral Harrie Web
stcT.
The club meets next week with Mrs.
c, w. p, arock, 21o East Franklin
street.
IN New York.
Among the people from Richmond in
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