Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-21
Household
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BRIDGE LUNCHEON GIVEN
By MRS. WILLIAM w. ARCHER
Mr. and Mrs. G. y. Sauer Celebrate
IVSrnty-Fifth Anniversary OF Their
MUrringc With brilliant Reception.


Mrs. John Landstreet. Of Monument
Avenue, VIII give n buffet luncheon at
the Westmoreland Club on Friday,
November "a. in honor OF her niece,
Miss Louise Broyles. iof Atlanta. Ga.
who Is her guest here. and Miss Mary
James Massie, Of Charlottesville. who
is dcbutante here this winter. Only
the seasons buds and the younger So
oicty men have been included in the
invitations. Edwin Broyles and Clarke
Howell. Jr., who will also be Mrs
Landstreets guests for Thanksgiving,
VIII receive with her on Friday.
Dehutmntc Function.
One OF the prettiest debutante func-
lions of the season was the bridge
luncheon given yesterday afternoon by
Mrs. William, Wharton Archer at her
residence, 5uS East Franklin Street. In
honor OF Misses Roberta Kyle Pleas
ants and Mary G. Tyler. The rooms
were decorated everywhere In vases
and bowls Of chrysanthemums and
roses. and luncheon was served at the
card tables after the game was con-
cluded. Mrs Archer's guests for the
afternoon included the debutantes of
this winter and Misses Mary Minor
Morris. Elizabeth Morton and Ann Roy
Johnston. Miss Peasants and Miss Tyler
are TWO OF the most entertained buds
of the year and some charming affairs
have been given for them since the
social season began.
brilliant Reception.
Quantities OF rare and wonderful
flowers banked the handsome rooms OF
the Sauer residence at 23lb West Grace
Street last night when Mr.. and Mrs
G. F. Sauer celebrated the twenty fifth
anniversary of their marriage Over
200 guests were Invited. and the entire
lower moor was thrown open to tho
guests during receiving hours. The
decorations were most unusual and
elaborate and enchanting electric
fountains and wonderful lights made
the whole place Into fairyland OF
flowers Pink roses and chrysanthe-
NUNS against a background of trail
ing vines and trellIs work OF rare
plants, decorated the white and gold
drawing rooms and the conservatories,.
which were also thrown open to the
guests, were hung with great punches
of natural grapes and festooncd with
shaded lights. Mr.. and Mrs, Sauer
received together in the drawing
room. and a stringcd orchestra played
throughout the evening.
In the d!Ding-room. where buffet
supper was served. the table was ar
ranged In most unique fashion. The
ccntrepiece WAS plaster model Of the
scenes OF the courtship. marriage and
after life Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sauer and
tiny silver fish swan In "a miniature
lake arranged In the centre. On the
east sde Of the house a tent was
erected and connected with the coHs9r-
yatories. and this was hung with
nvergrcens anI fan foliage and softly
shaded lights. a number OF prominent
guests from a distance came to r. CHI
mond to attend the celebration, and
: some beautiful costumes were worn
by the women present ,Mrs. Sauer
is . daughtc. " -. Hassei, and her
husunud ; one OF the leading busi-
ness men in the country.
~ Home Suntiny.
Mrs Sam Wallcrstein Will be at
home at 232h West Grace street sun
day nigh, Ia honor OF her guest. Miss
Fannie Baer. OF Wheeling. W Va.
Eur Mis-. Hoard mn.
The comrroLS enlth Chapter or the
VIII give Miss Boardman u dinner on
Tuesday evening 1T . o'clock NJ the
jefferson The prominent workers
who have been in the Red Cross work
here VIII he asked TO meet her. After
the dinner there VIII be an Informal
reception. and later Miss Boardman
win lecture. in the Jefferson Audito
rum. Any members of the Common
wealth Chapter who Wish to attend
the dinner mist notify Mrs. w. S.
Drewiy, 1899 West Grace Street.
. Atiss BoarJtnsn will be met at the
train by q representative committee.
and will later make "a short talk be-
fore the Colonial Dames that after
noon.
In addition 10 tho members OF. the
chapter, Mrs. George Ainslie. Miss
Agnes Randolph, Mrs. j Caskie Ca
bell Airs. +. D. Williams, Mira Tay-
lor Ellyson. Mrs. william Ruf1in Cox.
Mrs. n. " Randolph, Mrs. A. ). Mon
tague and Mrs p. 3. Valentine will
serve on tie reception committee.