Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-02-16

''a NiisS soOClCty, SlnCc most OIL the
big charity beneiit functions are crowd
cd into the days before Lent Smart
society is deeply Interested In the
various charities Of Richmond. and the
entertainments gotten up and planned
Tor each season rival each other i'm
nriiiiancc and originality Novel func-
tons add luster TO the name OF ones
pet charity or a!umnae organization
and the social calendar for the COM
ing weeks will be filled with affairs of
a more or less attractive nature
The Mardi Gras bail, which is 20
De given by the Work Girls Club. of
which Mrs. Goodwin Boykin is presi-
cent, bids fair u equal in originality
ne camoufagc bali they held last year
which was the sensation OF the sea-
son. Fancy dress may or may not be
worn. according TO the within OF the
guest. but mardi Sras features, CON
iet;i and whirl OF gaily costumcd
dancers VIII make the ballroom like
some painted fctc OF a French court
AS "a novelty this year. tables arc TO
pe placed on the stage for parties who
care to reserve them there. and the
lemonade booth in the foyer will re
presided over by several OF the pref
Lest Sisls III town.
Since the conclusion OF the war. soci-
city all over the country has leaned
especially TO masked and costume balls.
and tho Valentine ball at the Country
club Friday evening was one Of the
most brilliant that has been given In
any of the Southern cities. The hail
"as charmingly decorated and tho
background OF mystery and charm.
which masque always adds. made
mo entertainment IL very attractive
enc.
The social calendar for the week
nas number o: important functions
Mrs. WcStmoreland Davis will he a;
nome Tuesday afternoon from 4 10 G
O'Clock AZ the Governors Mansion for
no last time before Lent. The pretty
old rooms OF the historic Governors
House have been throngcd with guests
ior Mrs. Davis athomcs in January
and February. which have been among
nc most Interesting features OF the
winter season.
Wednesday afternoon "A charity tea
viii DO given under the direction of
nc Woman's Club OF Gintcr Pa.k.
rom 10 O'Clock. at the home o.
Mrs. w. p. Redo. 7o7 Chambe-lavne
Avenue. \ musical program has been
VIII serve refreshments The enter
isinmcnt is for the benefit OF The
elub's hospital cheer fund. which -
Used for the conva!csccnt soldiers a,
amp Lee.
Interesting among the affairs @. ,bjs
week will hc the annual luncheon given
~ the Commonwealth Chapter. Daugh
'crs Of the American Revolution. a,
ne Commonwealth Club on Saturda,
at 1880 o'clock. Mrs. John Lyons win
act AZ toastm,strcss for the event and
MIS- West!norelara Davis VIII he
among the guests OF honor on that
occasion.
Inc BAH and fashion show for Sa.ur.
day afternoon and night, 10 DC held in
the auditorium OF the Jefferson Hotel
under the auspices o. ;he ElIct: School
AluTnnac Association. is an an-abso-b
ing topic of conversation over tho tea
cups in fashionable wing-rooms
The fashions will he staged and d.
acted by sevcra. OF the scadins mer
chants OF the c,y and the ballroom
VII be crowded TO the doors for both
performances. Several years ago The
association gave shc hrs; fashion show
nat has been held under charity aus
pces in town and /, was a Tremendous
success
The decorations for the coming en-.
'cftainment arc being kept secret. I'm.
'oF inc former show the stage was
Sc, like the covers OF the weu-known
fashion magazine and the pretty girls
n fhcir wonderful costumes s,epped
OUT o. It's pages and passed through
inc audience to the strains OF ench,n.
'AS music that seemed exactly 10 ii:
he charm OF the particular fabric and
silk OF II all
Miss Ellen Wallace and Miss Flea
nor Parrish will have charge OF the
candy and tobacco booth for she ban.
assisted by Misses Jane s,rudwck,
tnne Hawcs. Virginia TAYLOR, Eland,
Cox, Virginia Shepherd. Sarah Caper-
ton' Mary Taylor, ruby Bigger and
Evio Jennings. They will be costumsd
IN yellow. Tables for this affair may
&c reserved through Mrs Hiram NJ
smith. Boulevard o517.
BRENT WITT.
Peace Jubilee Trn
me annual tea given b. Richmond
icderac!. or which Mrs Norman V.
randolph is president. Will take place
IN Lee Camp. Hall OH tho aftcrnoon
~ reDToarS - from to 4 O'Clock
TIE wounded soldiers from Wcs,han,n
ton VIII he among the guests. Of honor
on that occasion and since they hcIpcd
10 gain The victory and win the war
the Richmond Chapter is anxious ,o
show their appreciation and help to
entertain them. The tea is called a
Peace Jubilee especially in honor Of
the boys who fought for ii.
Mrs. e. n. Blenncr and Mrs John
fceHcy are in charge, and will he as
sisted by members OF the chapter. Tho
hall will be decorated in spring flow.
crs, and the officers Of the chapter vii,
receive the guests.
Among those who are invited arc
Governor Westmoreland Davis and Nrs
Davis, General. Bundy and Mrs. Bundy
Colonel w. r. Dear and Mrs. Dear. the
overseas boys At Westhampton. veter-
ans from the Soldiers Home. veterans
Of Lee Camp Hall, Mrs. CabelI Flour
noy. president of Virginia Division.
United Daughters OF tho Confcdcracy:
Miss Annie Mann, recording secretary
of Virginia Division, United Daueh-
tcrs of the Confcdcracy; Mrs C. L.
Tate. treasurer of Virginia Division,
United Daughters of the Confcderacy:
president and officers of Chesterfield
chapter. nresiden, and officers OF Lee
chapter, General and Mrs. James Me.
Gill, Mira. Forsythe. H. d. Taylor, hon
orarY member Richmond Chapter: Mr.
and Mrs. Is. r. Wilmer. Miss SalIl.