Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-01-18
10TH YEAR.
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On Tuesday afternoon. January 81.
Mrs. Westmoreland Davis. wife of the
Governor Of Virginia, will resume her
at-homes for the season. Mrs. Davis
reception days in the Executive Man
sion are always among tho most in
teresting events Of the late winter.
and many charming guests, both men
and women. gather about the tea
tables In the old fashioned drawing
rooms OF the Governors House for
these occasions. In many cities the
afternoon at-homes are reviving the
fashion OF the salon, where interest
Ing men and women Of the town come
together for an hour or SO. where the
art Of conversation is really becoming
the thing, and bright comment of
much moment adds spice to the
gathering. Mrs. Davis is delightful
and most agreeable hostess. and some
very handsome functions have been
given at the mansion during her re-
Sime.
No invitations are ever issued for
these at-homes in the Executive Man
sion, and the Governors lady Is at
home to all callers and visitors who
.are to come on these occasions.
The Association for tho preserva-
uon OF Virginia Antiquities will for
nally open the John Marshall House
With reception to be held there in
celebration OF the birthday Of Chief
Justice John Marshall. on Tuesday
afternoon, February 4. from TO g.
o'clock. All the members oS the asso-
citation arc expected TO attend. No
formal invitations will be Issued. but
members will be admitted by their
M no
with the members OF the General AS
sembly. who are also invited to be
present will show their visiting cards.
Mrs. John II. Southall is chairman OF
arrangements for the reception, and
she Will have assisting her: Mrs. j.
Arthur LEROY, Mrs. William c. Bent
ley. Mrs. James d. Crump. Mrs. John
Stewart Bryan. Miss Frances Scott and
Miss Mamie Il. Jones.
The committee will be assisted by a
number OF pretty young girls. Mrs.
WestmoreIand Davis will receive with
the officers of the association. These
affairs a the beautiful old home OF
the disting uished turist are notab BILE
events. Many prominent guests from
all parts OF the State attend them.
and the historic rooms are thronged
with distinguished people TO do honor
OF Chief Justice Marshall.
The third OF the series Of dances TO
be given by the Richmond German
Club will be held Monday evening in
the ballroom OF tho Jefferson Hotel
at $3.50 o'clock. General 10 Lane Stern
Will lead the german dancing with
Miss Margaret Powers.
Several dinners will precede the
dance. Mr. and Nrs, Frederic William
Scott will be hosts at a dinner party
given in their home. 3os West Frank
lin Street. in honor OF Miss Eugenia
Fairfax.
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram n. Smith. OF
Byrd Park. are also entertaining at
dinner tomorrow evening, their guests
going later TO attend the Monday
German at the Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs.
Smith are giving their dinner in honor
o. Miss Louise Branch, one OF the
debutantes OF the season.
Another interesting event of the
week Will be the ball and card party
10 be held In the woman's Club Mon
day night under the auspices OF the
Richmond Chapter. United Daughters
OF the Confedcracy. The affair is an
annual entertainment in Richmond.
and Is for tho benefit OF the relief
fund of the chapter. The ball Is an
unusually unique event. and hundreds
of guests Will be present. Those who
40 not care for dacing may reserve
tables for cards. and there are always
many who come merely TO look on.
Thursday afternoon. from o TO z
o'clock, Mrs. George Dwight Morgan,
OF 1880 Park Avenue. is entertaining
in honor of Mrs. William Samuel Nor
-!s, OF Fort Wayne. Ind. who is visit
ing here.
There will be the usual informal
dance at the Country Club following
dinner Saturday evening
BRENT WITT.