The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-02-06

as literary reasons, as the first book
written by Mrs. Robins was illustrated
by Harriotte Lee Taliaferro Monta-
que, who was at one time instructor
and In now OF the staff OF lecturers of
the club: and also on account OF the
fine portrait of Mrs. Robins recently
painted by Marguerite e. Lesson.
Friends of Mrs. Robins and the club
are cordially invited. Tea will be
served by members of the entertain
ment committee. Miss Davenport
and others.
Members are urged to come early
so that all may be seated before the
reading begins.
To Have Concert.
The annual midwinter entertain
ment of st. Johns Circle of Kings
Daughters concert will be given at the
Jefferson Auditorium on Wednesday
evening, February 8. at SIS O'Clock
for the benefit OF the CIRCLE charity
fund and the Sheltering Arms Hospi-
tai
OF Interest Here.
On Thursday. January 81, In Lewis
burg, w. Va. Mrs. Roselle Esti
Brown. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John r Estill, of Covington. became
the bride OF George Walker Swain
The ceremony was performed in the
home of the brides unncIe and aunt
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Dice the Rev
J. r. Carter officiating. Only relatives
and intimate friends were present a,
the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. swair
left for a honeymoon through the
East and North, and on their return
will make their future home In Rich.
uond,
Parced Post Sale.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the FRS
English Lutheran Church will hold &
parcel post sale on Tuesday evening a.
the home OF Mrs. Max Gasser, 170i
Grove Avenue. The public is invited
to attend.
Informal Dance.
An Informal dance will be given a.
the Masonic Temple next FRIDAY
night, February II. at o'clock by
Messrs. j, A. Schwalm, r.. K Smith
and b. l. Jerry. Any of their friend.
who have not received an invitation
can secure one by telephoning either
OF the hosts
CONCERNING Bali ana Fashion show.
The entire attention of society foil
Is conferred at present on the fashion
show and black and white mask &C
ball" which will be the most brilliant
charity event of the winter. The fash
ion show will be given in four acts
and Miss Mary Traylor. costumed AS
"Mademoiselle Vogue" will present the
living models gowned In the latest
modes for spring.
The entertainments are being given
Nnder the auspices of the Virginia
Randolph Elicit Aumnae Association
n alEA
and evening of February %, in the
ballroom of the jefferson.
The fashion show. which will take
place both in the afternoon and even
Ing, has been arranged by Kaufman &
Company, and the gowns and hats
which will be shown, will be brought
by them directly from New York
Original American models and exac,
copies of French designs from the
best houses will be exhibited and the
decorations and stage settings will
be very elaborate, and will carry gu,
the idea OF the black and white ball
which viii follow the fashion show in
the evening.
The list OF chaperones for the bali
includes;
Mrs. II. c, Branch. Mrs. C. G. Barks-
dale, Mrs. Hampton Chamberfayne
Mrs Frederick Campbell, Mrs. Crox-
ton Gordon. Mrs. Julien Gum, Mrs
II. Jones. Mrs. p Nash, Mrs. r. Pollard
Mrs. Leslie Reed. Mrs, H. Smith, Mrs
Gordon Smith. Mrs. Brydon Tenant
Mrs. Carter Talman. Mrs. William r
Trigg. Jr. Mrs. Newton Vaughan, Mrs
Charles Whitlock, Mrs. Mcdonald Well
ford. Mrs Sparrow Meddill and Mrs
Darnley Adamson.
Birthday Party.
Miss Nellie Robb. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Alex. Robb, was hostess al
charming birthday party last weea
at the home OF her parents, In Wood
land Heights, A color scheme of pink
and white was used throughout the
house and the centerpieee In the din
ine groom was of pink and white car
nations. An orchestra played for the
dancing. and those present were: =
Mr.. Korb. Mr.. and Mrs Ensmans
OF Rochester. N. Y: Earl and Willie
Graves. Miss Nancy Graves, OF High
land Park; Misses Emma and Elsie
Gilliams. of Stuart Avenue; Miss Ella
Landrum, Miss Helen Crump. OF
Grove Avenue: Miss Gussie Kinder
and Miss May Pemberton. OF Wood
land Heights; Miss Amanda Robb
Miss Birdie Robb, Mrs. Saunders. Mr..
and Mrs Allen Robb. of South Rich
p,npd. Erauk Ti1uor w L ChalI,lax,