Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-16
1HEATR|CALS ATTRACT
SOCIETY At AsHEVILLE
'ed Cross and Other Worthy Causes
Benefit From Efforts OF
Amateur Actors.
BON PARTIES AND DINNERS
1hespian Pursuits Fail to Interfere
with Golf, Tennis and Other Out
door Sports-Presence OF Soldiers
Draws Thousands to Cantonnlcnts.

ASHEVlLLE. =. c., September IS
amateur theatricals have attracted the
attention OF Asheville society recently
anu as result the Red Cross and
o'her worthy causes have greatly benc-
h!ca Local and visiting society pco-
PIE nave sponsored them and frequent
iehcarSais have proved a pleasant di-
version. Many box parties and after
thcater dinners have been greatly en-
JoEed by members of the guest colo
mes OF the various hotels. Thespian
pursuits. however have not made such
cAacting demands as TO interfere to
any marked extent with golf, tennis
ana cards. all of which have continued
10 entertain their many devotecs. With
the regular theatrical season opening
next week, II is more than likely that
amateur presentations Will be given up
ior time. pirates of Penzancc,"
"hich was presented last night. was
the final Of a very successful series.
The presence of thousands of sol
nlers at csntonment camps at Columb ia
Spartanburg and Cireenvillc has drawn
many OF their friends and relatives
from Northern and Eastern points to
the cncanpmcnts. Ashev!llc accessi-
bility TO the three cities has presented
10 many OF tho visitors an opportunity
10 make weekend motor trips 10 this
famous resort and participate in the
festivities of late summer. Soldiers on
THROUGH have accompanied motor
parties on various occasions and ;he
uniform II Uncle Sam has been cecn
on number OF dancing floors since the
army units began to gather in the
South.
OF vide social interest Is the an
hounccment OF tho engagement Of Miss
Eulh May ArboEast daughter OF Sir.
and Mrs. John c. Arbosast. TO Robert
Merle HorsburGh. Of Philadelphia. The
wedding is 20 take place in the fan
Miss ArbogaSt is graduate OF Wash
inSton Seminary. and it was while she
was "A student of that isntitution that
she met Mr.. HorsburEh. Following the
wedding the couple vii! go TO Montreal,
where they will make their home.
Mrs. Harold Recs. who leaves short
~ for New York. where she will spend
the winter months. was the guest OF
homo rMonday at a delightful dinner
party given by Mrs. Maurice du Point
Covers were laid for twelve. and the
table made beautiful picture with its
centerpiece OF brilliant plain-colored
Gladioli and asparagus fern.
MISS Dorothy Parker entertained at
cards at her home on EdEcmont Eoad
BFiEht-colorcd zinnias were used in
quantities in the HvinE-rooin, where
the tables were placed for the game
Of the first prize. while the cunsola-
ton vas cut by Miss Carolyn Holmes
Mr.. and Mrs. william Jennings
Bryan have opened their horne. Blue
Brier, on sunset Mountain. Thev
expect to remain in Ashcville for An
indefinite length of time.
y largely attended dinner party Was
that given by Mrs II. y. Moore. ct New
Orleans. Thursday night. The hostess
has been an Ashevill" visitor g., sew
cral weeks.
Mrs Joseph Mcars entertained We'd
ncSday afternoon with large and
brilliant party at her HON" in Weaver
Vile The affair. which was given in
The form OF Il lawn party. was given in
compliment 10 Mrs r. +. Flower and
Mrs -. boEt!t, Of Baton Rouge, La
During the receiving hours more than
loo quests called 10 meet the a:.ra:-
live visitors
one o' the large bridge parties 4
We w""t was that given by Mrs w!
l'Am MerI"cthc. Tuesday afternoon n
Her home on Merrimon Avenue.