Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-11-07

Bruce, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs Philip
Bruce. and the two mdwinter debu-
tantes 20 be added TO the list later are
Miss Nancy Perkins, daughter of the
late M and Mrs Moncurc Perkins. and
Miss Irene Gibson, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, both
/ granddaughters OF c. d. Langhorne.
OF "Mirador."
Miss Hughes UOnorcd.
Says a Norfolk exchange: The f~st
dchutante affair Of the season was
given Tuesday evening by Rear Adj
: miral Realty. /. S. ~. Mrs Beatty and
Miss Emily Beatty. when they enter
tained At a large and beautiful dance.
given AT the sail loft in the United
states navy yard In compliment 10 Miss
Helen Hobbs, the debutante daughter
Of Air. and Mrs. Frederick H. Hobbs.
and Miss Virginia Hughes, the debu-
tante daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Floyd
Hughes
The sail loft was attractively decor
ated with flags. and music for dancing
was furnished by two bands, one from
. the United states steamship Vermont
and one from the United states steam
ship Richmond, which played alter
nately for dancing throughout the even
ing.
The guests, who numbered about 100.
were received by Rear Admiral Beatty.
Mrs. Beatty, Miss Beatty and the guest
of honor.
Mrs. Beatty wore a striking gown Of
black sequin over satin. Miss Beatty
wore gown OF watermelon pink taft
feta with gold trimmings Miss Hobbs
wore gown OF apricot taf'eta trim
med with lace, and Miss Hughes wore
gown Of pale yellow faillc silk trim
med with silver"
Miss TIurhcs is n granddauphtcr ne
DIR. and Mrs. c. w. +. Brock. of this
city.
At the Woman's Club
Preceding the usual program at the
Woman's Club tomorrow afternoon. n
most urgent and important business
session or members is called for 4:3O
O'Clock. The meeting will be a short
one. ana every member of the club is
asked to attend promptly The session
is for the purpose of discussing fur
Their plans concerning the new audi
forum, and unless n quorum is nresont
the matter cannot be legally decided
The program will include an address
by Miss Hattie Bell Gresham on "Stories
From Their Earliest Sources" and ten
will be served later in the afternoon
Miss Gresham is n gifted and delight
full speaker, and has for several wears
past held n most interesting story
hour class in Richmond.
MIR. CnbclI's New Book.
Society In Richmond is greatly In
terested in tho discussion Of James
Branch Cabell's latest novel. "The
Rivet in Grandfather's Neck" which
has just been published. Mr. Cabell is
one OF number of prominent Rich
mond authors. and their writings fur
nish delightful topics for CONVERSE
tion in literary circles here. The book
Is dedicated to Mr.. Cabell's wife.
Priscilla Bradley Cabell, in an exquisite
~ beautiful little verse. which is n
! fitting foreword to this charming book
a IF "a nos G{Ttr
Is regarded by critics as one Of the
most Significant writings of the year.
Dancing to Follow Program.
One of the most interesting features
OF AN Evening of Plantation Songs
and Stories" which is to DO given at
tho Jefferson Hotel, under the auspices
OF tho Social Workers OF the Nurses
Settlement on Monday, November Is. Is
the Virginia Reel" which is to be
danced on the stage by eight of tho
seasons debutantes and their partners.
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