The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-08
'eAY EVENT At
THE COUNTRY CLUB
Tasfionatsle Society Largely Repre-
scented At Cabaret Dinner Dance.
Pageant Committees ActiNftae@,

which was given at the Country C1un
of Virginia last evening The enter
fainment WAS a ca baret dinner dance
Mnd several New York artists were
present 10 help make the evening an
enjoyable one.
The club was artistically decorated
Ewith trailing vines and Japanese para
cola and quantities Of unique carnival
fayors were given the guests, together
with attractive souvenirs for the
3A6ies Dinner was served at s:50
Iso'cIock and during dinner hour the
cabaret singers and dancers made
Things gay A: o'clock dancing was
KAneral and the orchestra played until
/ 1880 O'Clock.
some OF those who entertained
parties are
Mr.. and Mrs Preston Belvin. Mr..
n and Mrs, James Branch, Col and Mrs.
ii. o. James. r r. Trayior, Mr.. and
Mrs. Julien II. Hill, A. Y. Waddey. J
IL. Seaton, John T. Atkinson, Jr,, Mr.
and Mrs #. r.. Craig. Edward 6
4 MAYO. Henry Franklin, Mfr. and Mrs
Sanford Fleming Palmer Leigh. W.
j. Jefrries, Mr and Mrs w. p. Wood,
4 Mr. and Mrs Garnett Tabb, 7. w,
4 Brockenbrough, DR.. and Mrs. Charles
Il Robins. Mr. and Mrs Thomas w. Pur-
Ecell. John A. Coke. Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs
Westrncreland Davis. Mr.. and Mrs
Il George Morgan. Mr., and Mrs. Robert
EssJ. Talley. l. L. scherer. w. w. Neale,
IA. C. Adams william sitterding, NJ. l.
Erheif. Mr. Kirkwood, Warner Moore,
H DIR. j. A. White Mrs E. Quinn, /.
d Mex. Judk:ns. Mr. and Mrs. Julien
Gum, w p Forbes, Mr.. and Mrs Il.
IVA. REYNOLDS, J. B. Cook. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eyicfor williams Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan
16aItby, A. Janderkin. Mrs Hadon
Mrs Horace Buchanan. W. NJ Hill.
Tea At Commonwealth Club.
Mrs Alfred /. Gray. of 312 East
EFranklin Street, was hostess yester-
day afternoon, at a charming tea given
lar the commonwealth Club. About
Efwrnty five Of her most Intimate
#friends were invited to meet her
quests, Mrs. Percy Brown, OF Boston,
EAssna Mrs. II. X Pancusst. OF Philadel-
pfaia Spring flowers were used for
decorations and the calling hours were
from TO $50.
In Honor OF Miss White.
Miss Martha Purcell. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs, Ben Purcell, OF '"Tusca~
\ VILLA" entertained at small lunch
u con Yesterday at her home In honor
4 OF Miss Elizabeth White. OF Leesburg
4 who liz visiting Governor Henry Carter
u Stuart Spring flowers were used on
II the table and covers were laid for ten
d guests some OF the girls Of the
debutante set were included in the In
wItations.
Mrs. Paschall Entertains.
An interesting affair OF Monday
81 Afternoon was beautiful tea given
by Mrs. Robert James Paschail. Jr.'
III her apartment at the Monroe Ter
trace. Her sister, Mra William Welby
\ Beverley. whose wedding WAS an Inn
III portant social event OF last month, was
d the guest OF honor. Pink tulips and
roses decorated the drawing room,
4 and the centerpiece in the dining
x-reefn- plaque Of pink tulips
testooned with tulle bows OF the same
L shade. Mrs Paschall and her honor
guest received. and Mrs. Howard d.
81 Hose presided at the punch bowl
Those assisting in doing the honor or
n the occasion were: Mrs. Robert
BROCK. Mrs. James NJ. Cecil. Mrs. Ed
sss1asina Hoge. and Mrs. j. r. Paschaii.
81 s About seventy guests called during the
Nafternoon
Interesting Talks Concerning the
Pageant.
The pageant committee will conduct
series Of talks on the Elizabethan
reriod, beginning this afternoon at b
o'clock, In the Jefferson Hotel Miss
Iyough professor OF history and poii-
b iege. will spenk on the historical
h Background OF ShakespeHre's time.
The next talk will be by Professor
4 Metcalf. on actors. theaters and
IN dramatists Of shakespeare's time,
Professor Anderson will also speak.
\ ard Mr. w q. Stanard will present
the relations between England and
E Virginia. Miss Hatcher will discuss
n &ocial customs and social types, ana
n Mr.. and Mrs Walter Mercer will IL
N Illustrate the music OF the period,
ks other speakers will be announced
b later The talks will be brief and
will be followed by open discussion.
n The pubic is invited 70 attend
Concerning Dances at Westmoreland
Club.
The board OF management Of tho
1 Nestmoreland Club has decided to
aontinue for the present the Thurs
day evening dances,
The attendance on these occasions is
limited necessarily To the members
n af the club ana their dancing part
ners
Meetings,
Lee Auxiliary United Daughters Of
u the Confederacy, will hold its regu-
lar monthly meeting tn the Home For
Confederate Women this afternoon at
4 O'clock
"A special meeting OF tfE JAHtsE taFk
s& Wonan's Club ia adopt new consti-
tuition will be held this afternoon at
h O'clock in the Ginter Park assem-
bly, hall. All members are urged TO
q be present and bring with them the
copy Of the proposed constitution.
/ which has been mailed to them.
Chesterfield Chapter, United Daugh-
h tiers Of the Confederacy Will meet
this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the
p&riors of the Bainbridge-Street Bap-
II Hist Church, South Richmond. This
Iameeting was postponed from last week
Ion account Of the Indictment weather.
Woodward Central. Woman's Chris
n f1nn Temperance Union will hold its
NSFeguiar meeting this Afternoon at s
osclcck ia the home Of Mrs Toombs,
@40a West Marshall Street. A full at
&3t3ndance Is desired.
[$s The Ellie p. Wood. WCman's Chris
|*fian Temperance Union. will meet this
E&1ternoon at $40 O'Clock In Taber-
nncle Baptist Church.
Personal Mention.
Miss Martha Valentine left yester-
xNy 10 visit friends In ths North.
azzaaas f4fnx .f-afN IL this guest NJ Mr. and