The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-20

RECEPTION AT MANSION

The home 81 Mr.. John T. Branch,
West Franklin street, was attractive
II decorated with profusion If pink
gowerS. palms and ferns, last evening.
when MIR Branch and his daughter,
Miss Esf8e Branch entertained at am
aer i'm honor q 5he Governor OF Ntr-
ggnia and Mrs Henry {. stuart, Cow
ers were laid for twenty guests, ard
Il Was "a beautiful affair in all Of It's
details,
At the Mansion.
Ore af the hsnasoTnest entertain
a,snts given ia Richmond IN years VIII
.ake place this evening. when Gov
srror and Mrs stuart Will give big
reception. followed lay a dance at /
s'cIossk. ln the executive mansion, Ihe
decorations VIII be very elaborate ana
raA1y distinguished guests Wall ne IN
attendance.
This viii probably be the last big
affair given at the mansion before
Lent. and the handsome old rooms
siIl be CAV with fragrant spring flow
srs. and the gorgeous gowns worn by
the women. Mostly the young dane
sng set have been invited Tor IL
O'clock.
Mrs. stuart returned from Wash
ington last evening, where she al
tended several interesting functions
Danes. at Country Club
One az the pretfiest affairs af the
season was the dance given last even
ing at the Country Club of Virginia by
Mrs. Philip Edwards johnson and her
daughter, Miss Mary Hoadley Scar
borough, in honor Of Miss virginia
ceasar, Of Tacoma, Washington
Palms and festoons Of Southern smilax
made an attractive background for
the fragrant spring blossoms. which
were msed everywhere, Baskets OF
aafrsdlls and snapdragons were used
in the windows, and the mantels were
banked in ferns an daffodils-
Mrs johnson and her daug hter
were assisted In receiving by the
guest Of honor who was gowned In
yellow charmeuse. trimmed In Illusion
and lace, and wore orchids and lilies
OF tho valley. Mrs. Johnson wore
white eharrnense veifed In black chif-
fon, and Miss Scarborough wore blue
satin with trimmings Of real lace, and
a corsage banquet If Parma violets
Mrs lohnson's flowers were gar
der,fas About 100 guests were in
vitea to meet Miss Caesar.
Entertained I'm Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal prints tht
following Of interest here:
t.Mr and Mrs. John w, Gran
entertained at dinner party Mon
day evening in honor of Mr. Henri,
~. Anderson. Of Richmond. Va. and
SIR Robert Hadneid and Lady Had
fiaid. of London. England; and Mr.
and Mrs Thomas 7. Bryan, who ars
with AIR Anderson in his private ca;
for r. visit 10 New Orleans and other
points
"Inyfted to meet the honor guests
Nr and Mrs. Albert Howell. Mr.
Hnd Mrs Edward inman Mr.. and Mrs
flames T.. 9Icey Ir, Mr. and Mrs
= -. r. lrFA hry aas
r. f-1-TTe Tfra Richard Johnson ant
Mr. Robert Maddox
a lovely color motif Of pink and
lavender was introduced IN the table
aerovau0u which he'd a centerpiect
~ w}a 8zaieas ana orchids. Dancinf
\ followed the dinner.
Mrs Gran, received. wearing greer
eSaiTon embroidered in silver. and
l.ady Hadfield wore a beautiful din
ner gown Of white chiffon with silver
5nish
1.-THE luncheon at which Mr. and
Mrs Thomas e. Paine entertained a
he Piedmont club Monday afternoon
Vas IN compliment 40 Mr. Anderson
and his guests v no proceeded ON theil
Southern tour carly Tuesday morn.
ng"
Brilliant Recital Thi4 Evening
A large and fashionable audienct
VIA HI INV EAAakft tititt pi the JpnE
Marshall High school this evening
ahen Miss Betty Bnrwell Booker will
tppear there in a song recital under
he direction Of the Raven Society OF
he University Of Virginia. which Is
endeavoring to place a monument
apon the unmarked pauper grave qt
Edgar Allan Poe's mother in old st
Johns chHrchyard The first half %
Miss Bookef'a program Will he efgth-
Il
all who are familiar with her art
Know that She s az her best in such
work.
The governors wife Is among the
eatronesses for the entertainment, and
many parties have been made up
s.ho Will 60 from The recital TO the
mansion 10 attend the reception given
here this evening.
Miss BoolJer Is greatly admired In
Richmond, and is one of America 8
oess-knnWn singers. BY special re-
quest she viii sing Gounod's Ser.
made" with violin obliga;o by Sam
fspwardip, Jr.
Baltimore Wedding
a very pretty wedding took place
Wednesday evening al 80 o'clock ST
christ Protestant Episcopal church
Baltimore. when Miss Mary Elizabeth
Dorsey Pne daughter Of the late Or
Michael Edward pue, Of Hartford
county. Maryland and Mrs. Pue, II
Fork county Pennsylvania, became the
sride OF Mr. Lawrence Nouttoy Buck
son Of Mrs, Richard r. Buck. of Bal
4moree. TIE ceremony was perform I'd
oy the Rev Dr, Edwin Barnes MYERS
rector Of the church. and was followed
ay q reception at the Belvedere hotel
]. Fhe bride. who was given in marriage
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