Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-17

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Nj. aud Mrs. James Thomas, of
harleston. w. Va. who are visiting
ne. tho guests going later to tho
Isademy Of Music to witness the per
rmancc of Cyril Maudc in Grumpy"
nc table was arranged with "a center.
Gee Of Opheiia roses and yellow roycs
u CT" also used in the drawing room
nose present included Mr.. aud Mrs
h"nay. Colonel and Mrs Thomas u.
eAdams. Mr.. and Mrs. r.. Addison
9nnolhs. Mr.. aud Mrs. Granville Gray.
y. and Mrs. Branch and John Akin
ranch.
stanton.
Mrs. Beverley y Munford. Of this
", who is attending the State Con
renee OF Charities and Corrections in
aunton this week. was sent az rep
sentative from tho Woman's club OF
lis city. Mrs. Munford was ono OF
W speakers At the conference in
aunton. She viii return to her home
Richmond the latter part ef this
eek.
all for Library.
Ono OF tho largcs, and most bril-
ant events ot the week viii be the
asauc ball at tho Blues Arnory this
'cninS, given by the Public Library
Ugh school for the benefit Of a public
brary One OF the features Of the
lar VIII be tho appearance Of Mrs.
PIN SHELTON Williams as Queen Eliza
hh In the costume which she wore
tho Shakcspcarcan Pageant last
prinS. Many costumes worn in the
iEcant viii be used b. the dancers.
I'D Mayor and Mrs. Ai,uslie and many
her prominent guests gill be in at
ndance
Among those who have been invited
act as patrOnesses are Mrs. Egbcrt
Leigh. Ir.. Mrs Beverley -. Nun
rd, Mrs George Ainslic, Miss Cally
Wand, Mrs. w. Russell Bowie Mrs.
alter s. McNdill. Mrs. Fairfax Hsr-
son. Mrs. r.. Il. Valentine. Mrs. Barton
Wise, Mra. William r. Massic and
ls5 Frances r.. Scott. Several hum
ed guests viii be present to aid the
aEuc In ita cnqrt to establish a pub
library In Richmond.
Among other features Of interest al
naxquc hall will be the band OF
ipsies as ~ appeared in the Shakes
Srean Pageant last May. The gypsy
md. under tho excellent management
Mrs. lone cutler May. "ll bc re-
cmbered as on. az the most unique
cups In the pageant
Victor Williams Entcrtnin-.
u. Victor Williams was host TO a
rclc OF friends last evening NJ din
r At his homo. 20 West Grace street.
ionG Mr. .Wiiliams's guests were III
ev. William cabciI Brown, Bishop
'adjutor OF Virginia; DR. George ROSS.
idS" Il. carter Scott, Judge Beverly
Crump. Rev Walter Russell Bowie.
D, Thomas T.. Scott, L. Randolph
'illiains. Alcxaudcr Forward W ".
cnticy. Lewis G. Williams. 81 ~ Pc
9. {. 4 Weber. John y. Young. W
rams Powers. George y Gibson aud
ev, Leuoir Valentine Lee
isItinK UcinuN~s.
Airs. Guy +. lIorslcy. Of New York.
ID her daughter. Roberta. arc visit
- Mrs Horslc%'s uncle and aun,. Or.
4 Mrs. Ramon II. Garcin Mrs. IIors-
is pleasantly remembered here as
iss Phyllis Garcin before her mar
ass In browning.
browning the Poet VIII bc The
ibjcct of Miss Hattie Belle GGcshan's
at lecture before her class IN EIown-
this afternoon. rho class holds
initial meeting this afternoon at
30 oclock at the Art Cluh % Rich
ond and viii be very interesting
fair.
hc Confederate Bnli.
Another interesting charity event Of
il week is tho big Confederate bal!
Friday evening. given by tho Rich
ond Chapter. L. u. g.. for tho bcue-
OF the Relief Fund. Tho ball Will
given in tho auditorium of the Wo-
ans club and card tables viii be ar
nged in tho drawinG-rooms for those
no do not care to dance Nu or
iestra vii! play for the dancing anu
upper viii hc served
Tho Womans club very kindly post
,ned its monthly card tournament
ON Friday evening OF this week 20
ext so that the ball might he held on
,c's birthday. The decorations will
in Confederate coiors and Mrs. Nor
an V. Randolph is general chairman
the event.
Mr.. Newton McVcigh. president OF
.e Chapter, and Mrs. Hurt. OF Chcs-
rf1eid Chapter. will receive with the
hcers of the Richmond Chapter The
ali is not a costume dance, hut all
,terans or members OF the mttSia
ishing TO appear in their u.4s ms
Az do SO.
nen Shower for Bride-Eieci
The home OF Miss Mario ,nccs
ummins. to7 East Cary 81. was
re scene OF an attractive entertain
ent Saturday afternoon from 10 6
clock. the occasion being linen
rover given Miss Nancy Virginia
u1icn III honor OF her approaching
arriagc. The color scheme Of the
corations was pink and green and
re guests were entertained with mu-
c and dancing. In tho dining room
appended from the chandelier was a
rgc white bell. decorated with white
bbons. from which fell shower OF
fits for the bride-to-be.
~ Mrs. John Cummns received the
tests and Misses Louise sullivan and
Isle Anderson presided at the punch
ow.
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The parish guild Of the Church Of
70 Good Shepherd at Forest Hill viii
We an old fashioned spelling hee-
Friday evening at o'clock. Re-
eshments will be served and the al
.ir is given for the benefit OF the
,urch debt.
onntton Day.
The Eye, Far Throat and Nose In
mary. OF "l7 Governor street. will
We its annual pound party to-day