Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-22
Household.
MISS M'CLUER TO BECOME
BRIDE OF J. r. GILLIAN, JR.
Christmas Dance VIII he Held at
Westmorelnnd Club on Fri
dny Night.


row for their country estate, Pied
mont" In Orange County, where they
will spend tho Christmas season. w.
Catesby Jones, Of New Orleans, a broth
er Of Mrs. Leigh. will join them at
Piedmont" for n short stay.
Gillinm-McCluer.
Rev. Edwin B. McCluer. D. D., and
Mrs. McCluer. of Bon Air, have an
nounced the engagement and approach
ing marriage Of their daughter. Ellen
Coalter to James II. Gillian. Jr., of
Lynchburg. Both Mr.. Gillian and his
wedding will be an event of the great
est interest to society here.
Coming Events,
One Of the most interesting Christ
mas parties of tho week will be the
dance at the Westmoreland Club Friday
night from $3.50 to 1880 o'clock. The
entertainment Is to be most unique
and attractive event In every detail,
and the decorations will be In keeping
with the celebration OF tho day. This
Is the usual Friday evening dance
and members asked to note the
change in tho hour.
Miss Martha Robinson has sent out
invitations for Christmas party to be
given at her home on West Franklin
Street.
Mrs. Coleman WORKMAN Is giving
luncheon to-day at the Commonwealth
Smith. n bride OF the fall.
Miss Sterry'a Debut.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederic Sterry in Virginia will be in
terested In tho debut of their eldest
daughter. Miss Prudence Sterry, for
whom they. are giving a coming out
party In Now York this week Mr..
and Mrs. Sterry have for 80 many years
been identified with tho smart society
circles at Virginia Hot Springs and
latterly at White Sulphur. we'll as
ut Palm Beach. that they seem almost
to belong to Virginia. Miss Prudence
younger set in Richmond, Is one Of
tho most popular buds in society this
season.
At the Womnn's Club.
There was brilliant gathering Of
prominent women and distinguished
guests at tho Woman's Club yesterday
to do honor to James Branch Cabcli,
whose latest novel. The Soul of MILL
cent" was interpreted by Miss Olive
Russell Chaplin. Of Washington. The
book Ia ono Of the finest examples OF
romantic literature that has yet been
presented by an American author. The
story is told quite simply. It Is a
tale of deathless love. dauntIess and
mistaken. set in all the vivid. co!orful
background OF an ancient day and
woven into rich broidery OF words
The imagery and exquisite beauty of
the authors English have fashioned
fabric in style 80 finished and polished
ms to open a land OF enchnntmcnt to
his readers. yet untouched.
Ars. Kate Langley Boshcr presented
the subject OF the afternoon and intro
duced Miss Chaplin to her audience as
we'll; She paid gracious tribute to
Mr.. Cabelfs work in the field OF litcra-
ture. and stated that his writing opened
up a realm OF romantic lore which
would otherwise have been lost except
for few old songs and talos. The
vivcd in US an interest in these for
gotten legends, which bcckon and call
from world that is past.
Miss Chaplin. In a quaint costume OF
iees1, to da sr S Saxe h n Soul most
enchanting and pleasing manner. The
characters really moved In their turn
and place Mt her will. and one followed
with eager interest the painting OF the
picturo-sct upon n printed page by
the able pen OF the craftsman The
spell OF other times was upon the gath
erinS, and II was n beautiful intcrprc
tation OF a beautiful tale.
v,on O. ana M1s
Smith sang during the intcriude. Mrs.
Thomas Cary Johnson was chairman
of the afternoon.
Affairs OF Interest.
Mrs. James Branch Cabcll, of DUN
barton Grange" was hostess at lunch
con at the Commonwealth Club yester-
day in honor OF Miss Olive Russell
Chaplin, OF Washington, whose inter
probation Of MT. CabelIs book, THE
Soul OF Miilicent," was an important
event at the Woman's Club yesterday
afternoon. Covers were laid for twelve
guests. who include n number OF promi-
nent Richmond women and tho lunch
con table was set with ccntrcpiece OF
Doinsettias and crimson roses.
w. Brydon Tenant entertained at a
stag party SATURDAY. his residence
on West Franklin Street. Decorations
were IN keeping with tho approach OF
Christmas, and about thirty-fivc Rich
mond men were present.
Returning From Abroad.
John Powell. who has been absent
from this country for the past several
years. is returning shortly from Eng
land. where he has been making his
in Richmond on Christmas Day, and
will be the guest of his sister. Mrs.
Smith Brockcnbrough during his stay
in Richmond. Mr.. Powell has written
his name high upon the walls OF fame
as q musician and composer Of note
and his recitals here have been events
OF wide interest
Interesting Musicale.
Invitations will shortly be issued by
Mrs. Frank Deane williams to the
members of the Richmond Alliance
Franchise to attend a musicale to be
given at her residence The pro-
gram will be composed almost entire
ly Of French songs by Mrs. Hamilton
Smith, who consented to act as soloist
for the society. Mrs. Smith will he
accompanied by Mrs. Charming NJ
Ward. This affair will close for the
year the first session of the society,
which. though so recently organized.
the Richmond groupe of tho Alliance
Franchise has met with marked sue
cess. Several lectures have been given
this year, and the French books de-
posted at tho Rosemary library have
proved source OF interest and salts
faction to all members. Plans for
the ensuing year embrace among other
lectures very interesting con-
ference by Monsieur lie Breton, an
official lecturer from Paris.
This organization includes In It's
membership some of the best known
society people In Richmond, and its
meetings are events of much interest.
Charles de Geer Is secretary of tho
society.