Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-19
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" much interest to society Is the an
nual meeting of the Richmond German
Siub. which was held Wednesday even
ing at Tho Westmorcland Club. Oiiicers
anu board OF governors were elected
LOT The year, but the club has voted to
discontinue it's dances this season in
sympathy with existing war conditions.
me Richmond German Club Is the old
est social organization OF its kind in
the state and holds place in the coun-
try with the Philadelphia Assembly
ana tho st. Cecilia balls at Cha rleatQn,
,. T. The announcement that the bril-
naht Monday night dances will be dis
continued this season TO be resumed ut
some later date. is of much Importance
and VIII doubtless influence greatly the
winter.
OF Interest Here.
Invitations have been received In
Richmond from Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander
Randall llagncr. of Hagerstown. Md,
Tor the marriage of their daughter,
Florence Bryan. TO Ensign l.. rhayer
Lyon, United States Naval reserve
saturday afternoon. October II. at
o'clock in ST. Johns Episcopal church.
at Hagcrstown. A reception will fol-
low the ceremony Mt 1870 o'clock in the
home OF the brides parents. 23l Pros
pcct Street.
Miss iiagner is niece OF Mrs. Will
Hanson Talley. and "a cousin Of Mrs. A.
Ecirnc Blair. and has frequently Wis
Tied in Richmond.
HrIliinnt Ball for War Library.
One OF the most brilliant functions
OF the autumn season will be the ball
at the Grays Armory tomorrow even
ing for the benefit Of the War Library
Fund. OF which Mrs. w. W. Sale is
chairman. The list Of patroncsscs is a
long and fashionable one and the Gov
crnor Of Virginia and his staff will oc-
cupy flag draped box to review the
ball. which will be opened with mill
tary figure. Many Interesting parties
have been made up to attend the event
and hundreds OF distinguished guests
are expected.
The hall will be arranged with all
rorts OF. attractive booths and decora-
tons will be In fiags OF our allies and
the red. white and blue.
Mrs. Norris TO speak
Among the prominent women con-
nected with the newly formed war
council of the Y. ". G. A.. is Mrs. Dave
Henncn Morris. of New York. grand
daughter OF Commodore Vanderbilt.
Mrs. Morris is now in Richmond in tho
interest of the work ard viii give a
parlor talk at the home OF Miss Fran
ces Is. Scott. at $40 o'clock this even
ing. Those asked TO be present will
hear delightful talk. for Mrs. Morris
is not only Il charming woman, but
very forcctul speaker.
At the Hcrmiingc.
The Hermitage Country Club will
have Informal dancing every Saturday
afternoon. from :, : o'clock. al It's
new clubhouse, near Lakeside. and tea
VIII be served the members and their
guests during the afternoon hours.
These affairs VIII continue through the
winter season in town The frst in
formal dance will be held at the Her
rnitagc tomorrow afternoon.
NIIxs Brown TO Lecture To-day.
This morning at ll:i5 o'clock Miss
Mabel Brown viii lectur on Current
Events" in the auditorium Of the Wo-
mans Club. This talk "a under the
Richmond who are interested are in
vitcd 10 be present. Miss Brown has
been lectur!ns before similar classes
in Norfolk. Portsmouth and Hampton.
and plans 10 have class in this city
this season.
Card Tournament Tonight.
The first card tournament, OF the sea
son Will be held at the Womans Club
tonight a, Sis o'clock. with auction
bridge AS The game. Supper will be
SERVED AT the card tables and the draw
ing-roors will be decorated in fall
flowers. The usual rules concerning the
registering Of tables and partners will
De observed ACInlEAi ftrTic w cbStcr
Will manage the tournament - usual.
Invitations Issued.
Invitations have been issued for the
wedding on Monday evening, November
3, Of Hcrber; Dean Oliver, Of Baltimore,
to Miss Elizabeth Seymour Paxton, OF
Glasgow. The wedding will take place
in the Glasgow Presbyterian Church.
The bride is the daughter of Reuben
Gr!Esby Paxton, and is an artist OF no
mean repu,e. having studied at the
Maryland institute and other art
schools. The groom is the son OF Mrs
Emma d. oliver, OF Baltimore.
In Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Poage, accom-
panied by the groom's parents, DR.. and
Mrs Robert Poage and Robert roare
Jr., are stopping at the Jefferson Hotel
for n few days on their return FROM "a
visit TO the brides home in Pennsyl-
wanna and 10 New York City They
are Ell route to Wythcville. the home of
the groom's family. After November
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas poage will be at
home in Kingsport, Tenn