The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-07-06
Mr.. Edward willis
Gives Annual T arty

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Gives Annual I arty
ALI~DAY AFFAIR AT PEMBROKE.
DAvIs-PATTON WEDDING IN
BLACKsBURG - OTHER AZ
FAIRS.
The largest and most elaborate en-
tertainment given in celebration OF
the national holiday was the all-day
stag party given yesterday by MIR.
Edward, y. Willis al Pembroke" his
home on the Cary Street Road. The
grounds and the house were deco
rated everywhere In flags bunting, and
red, white and blue flowers. The
guests arrived at II o'clock in the
morning, and were greeted by a
salute fred by the host from small
cannon. During the day a baseball
game, foot races and tennis occupie
the guests. At 2 O'Clock an oid-fash-
toned Virginia dinner was served.
Later In the evening a great display
OF fireworks were sent off. About
forty guests were included in the IN
vitations.
For the past fifteen years Mr.. Will
lis has been host on each fourth Of
July at similar party. and these
functions are always among the most
attractive affairs OF the summer.
Dayis---Patton.
The marriage of Miss Virginia
Mercer Patton, third daughter of Mrs.
Annie Jordan Patton, of Lexins ION.
and the late Colonel William M.
Patton. to Mr.. Winston y. Davis. of
Norfolk. took place very quietly yes
tertiay morning at 3 O'Clock In the
home of the brides sister. Mrs. John
e. williams in Blacksburg. Only
members OF the families witnessed the
ceremony, which was performed by
the Rev. r. b. Nelson. rector CT
Christ Church After a wedding jour
ney Mr. and Mrs. Davis will make
their home in Petersburg. where Mr..
Davis Ia connected with the Dupont
Company. near that city.
Miss Margaret French Patton, q
sister Of Mrs. Davis. will be married
on Thursday to Colonel T. A. Jones.
ginia Military Institute. This cere-
mony will also be celebrated quietly,
and will take place In the home OF
the brides mother In Lexington. The
Misses Patton are related to many
prominent Virginia families and their
weddings are Of wide social interest
throughout the State
Richnonders Entertained.
Mr.. Herman Furr was host at q
very delightful ssupper party at the
roof garden Of the Monticello Hotel,
In Norfolk. Friday evening In honor
Of Miss Elizabeth Montgomery. OF
Richmond Mr.. Furr's guests were:
Misses Elizabeth Montgomery. Mil
dred Hemingway, Anne Groner
Frances Masury.
Meesrs Harry Nichols, Philip
Talliaferro and Herbert Bickel
Last Thursday, Mrs. Edwin G.
Hathaway. OF Norfolk, who is spenc-
ing two weeks at the Ocean View
Hotel, entertained informally. but
very delightfully."- At cards. comrii-
mentary to Mrs. william J. Kehi. OF
Richmond, who In visiting Mrs. James
Y. Leigh In Botetourt Street. in Nor.
folk.
observation-disclosures.
An Interesting wedding viii take
place this evening at o'clock in the
home OF the brides parents. f4ls
Porter Street, South Richmond. wher
Miss Louise Ella Jones. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J. Jones. viii
become the bride of Everett r. Green
street al Newport News. Following
the ceremony. Mr.. Greenstreet and
his bride Will leave for a Northern
honeymoon. and upon their return
will be at home in Newport News.
Lawn Parties TodaS.
An attractive charity event OF to-
day will be lawn party given o.
the Social Service Committee of the
Travellers Aid Society this evening
from 8 to Ii o'clock. The affair will
take place on the lawn Of the Art
club at Belvidere and Grace Streets
ana Ii given for the benefit OF the
society.
4 series OF two lawn parties will be
given BY the Mems Bible Class at ST
Lukess Episcopal Church. corner Of
I1ombardy and Beverly Streets to'
night and tomorrow night: These
fefes are for the benefit Of the orgar
fre sIt,s naas. ana oshsr intsressttiin,s
features. All those interested are
cordially invited to attend.
MrA Bowiee In 6tauntOn.
Mrs r. w. Bowies. wife Of MaJol
lc. W. RnwIes, Of the Richmond Blues
slefY sast week to be the guest OF Miss
Daisy cratk. In Staunton. Today Mrs
BosIea Miss Arlie Dudley and Miss
Daisy Craig Will so into camp neal
Wilson Springs for ten days or tvs
weeks and will take with them a.
their body guard and general CANT
hello. PHI and Charles Dudley. Dewe,
and Radford Merritt, Robert Bucher
/ T.yle Shiny. Noel and Jestiliiar
Daniels and Craig Harris. all of Staun
ton.
Benefit Tour.
One of the largest parties of tn
season to leave Richmond this month
/ win be that conducted TO NiaEart
Falls. Toronto, Thousand Island. Bur
faio, Rochester, Philadelphia, Atlantic
city and washington. The trip 10 fol
the purpose OF endowing = room fol
working girls In the Retreat Tor IN