The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-25
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Tho Governor OF Virginia and Mrs.
Henry c. Stuart will be hosts at the
dance this evening, which was post
poned from last night on account OF
the indisposition OF Mrs Stuart The
dance. which is tho hrst of series
for which tho Chic. Executive and his
wife have issued invitations. Is 20 be
held in tho Governors Mansion and
VIII be Il very handsome function. The
second entertainment viii be given
on Friday evening at the mansion
supper Dance Io-Morr"w Night.
Fashionable society VIII be much in
evidence tomorrow night at the sup
per dance that Viii be given in the
ballroom OF the Jefferson Hotel from!
10 until O'Clock, under tho direction
OF Mrs. MARY Pace Groncr and Mrs
X w. Hawkcsworth There VIII be
some special dancing 10y Miss Mar
sarct Eawkesworth and Basil Durant
and IA large contingent OF the smart
set has already reserved tables for the
event.
The "thc-dansanr' under the same
management viii be held 1T the Jencr-
Ion on saturday afternoon from to
I O'Clock.
Hack from Abroad.
Miss Carrie Lee Waddey, who has
been abroad FOR the past year re-
turned To Richmond on Monday even
Ing. accompanied by her mother, Mrs
Everett Waddey, who went TO New
YORK to meet her Miss Waddcy has
been the guest OF her brothcr-in-law
and sister Captain and Mrs. Robertson
at Bungalore, India, ana has been much
entertained during her stay in the
East, some very handsome functions
having been given In her honor "a, sew
crai English army posts
Bull at the Richmond.
All sorts Of lovely spring flowers
viii be used 10 decorate the ballroom
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for the big ball TO be held there from
q 80 10 o'clock under the direction of
Mile. Nora White. The tables, where
supper VIII he served throughout the
evening, VIII be arranged about the
cleared space In the centre FOR dane
ing. and the musicians gallery will
be decorated in sm!luX and palms
These balls at the Richmond have been
among the most interesting social
functions OF the late winter and sprine
season, and the tables arc thronged on
each occasion with an Interesting
company of we'll known people. To-
night there will be several special dances
with number OF unique and interest
ing features
Prominent Engagement.
Mr. and Mrs. Cannon II. Fleming
formerly Of this city, but now Of
BranChland West; Va, have announced
the engagement and approaching mar
riage of their daughter. Ida Elicit. to
eph NJ. Shaw. OF Fort Thomas. Ky.
The wedding is TO take place on April
Ia at the home OF the brides parents.
Dance Last Evening.
The Presidents Club gave dance
last evening at the Jefferson Club.
when thirty couples were entertained.
The ballroom was decorated in palms
bay trees and spring blossoms, and
The cards FOR the cotillion were en-
eossed with the monogram Of the club
and tied with yellow tasselcd pencils.
The club includes some OF tho most
prominent people in town, and the
dance was a charming affair in every
detail.
Entertains the Book Club.
At a literary round table arranged
by the hostess Mrs w. H. Goodwin, at
her home i'll Imporia, for the Book
club. on Friday evening David Cop
pertield" was the book discussed. The
responses were quotations from David
Copperheld. Mrs. l.. f. GOODWIN led
the discussion by giving n synopsis Of
the story This was followed by an
exposition OF tho characters of Trad
dies and "Steerfort" by Mrs. II. l..
Taylor. Miss Betsey Trotwood" was
delineated by Miss Marjorie Atkinson
Mrs. w w Robertson compared Dora"
and Agnes" as types Of women. Mrs.
w. U. Tillar portrayed the "Micaw-
bers."
A contest. consisting OF questions on
the book. followed tho program The
prizes were won by Mrs w II. Dew
and Mrs. w. w. Robertson. Refresh
ments wero served later in the even
ing.
Those present besides those taking
part in the program were: Mrs. +. s.
Robinson, Mrs. Stanley Burt Mrs f..
+. Turner. Mrs J. Is. Bailey, Mrs
George Roszcll. NTrs. \. l.. Davis of
Petersburg; the Misses Turner and
Miss Prince.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
number OF Richmond people will
leave town to-day TO attend the mar
riaec OF Miss Ora Boss Vaughan.
daughter Of Mrs. Julia Il. Vaughan
and DR.. William Ryland Gwathmcy
which Will be celebrated this afternoon
at . o'clock at tho Ioar Baptist Church
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