WEEK IN There is a general suspension of so¬ cial doings during the holidays in «an¬ ticipation of the functions thc firet of January. It is the lull before the storm. the pause before the blast of trumpets. and now the New Year is ushered in and the season fully opened. There will be no rest for tired feet and weary eyes. Reception will follow reception. Every Weck there is a brilliant german on the social calendar; teas, informal "at homes," card parties and club meetings are every doy on the programme. With the elegant reception New Year's night et the. Governor's Mansion, when the first lady of the Commonwealth wel¬ comed to htr home nearly 2,000 guests, Richmond's society formally renounced «nllegience. to the ??a year and acknowl¬ edged the scepter of the new. The trans¬ ition from an atmosphere of courts and chivalry and romances of the poetic part to a large reception hall decorated with roses a.nd palms, with soft lights and .spirited music, was not so abrupt after all: for many had been at the inaugu¬ ration In the morning and attended thc «golf reception and the hunt club lunch in the aftern son. Altogether the New Year in society bids fair to be one that .will be remembered for Its brilliant en¬ tertainments and revival of old Virginia hospitality. . . " The popularity of Governor and Mrs. A. «J. Montag-ue was fitly attested Wednes¬ day night at the Mansion, which was .blaze with light and thronged with peo¬ ple between the hours of 0 and 11 o'clock. The recehdng^iarty was untiring In their fcoppitallty. shaking hands with nearly 2.000 people. Mr». Montarue, who stood beside her husband. Governor Montague, was thc Center of attraction, and looked extreme¬ ly handsome in a gown of white net. ap- pllqued to form a rosebud, which was ¦worn over a foundation of white pleated chiffon and satin, the girdle being of fine pleated silk. Her ornaments were dia¬ monds. .Aire. Joseph E. Willard looked charm¬ ing in an Egyptian lace gown, embroider¬ ed with delicate tinted flowers and ferns «and spanplcd w'.h butterflies. She carried it bouquet of pu.pl.» orchi«ds. Mrs. Williac A. Anderson was in black velvet, which suited her admirably. The collar was of Duchess and rose point lace. Mrs. Eyrpn, oî Hagerstown, Md., was tnuch admired in a black velvet en train. ¦with a simple bertha of real lace, and around her neck "being ropes of. lovely pearls. A pink rosebud was tucked in her hair, her «bouquet being composed of the eame flower. in fact, all the reception committee »were noticed for their handsome toilets. The uniforms of the military dignitaries and the handsome ccloring noticed in the dresses of the daughters of Virginia, made Wednesday's reception as brilliant as any to the history of inaugural receptions. The week was ushered in by a brilliant dance at the «Masonic Tempi's, given by the Richmond German Club. The halls were beautifully decorated by Hammond with ropes of smllax, palms and roses. Thc live tables in the dining- room had magniîlcent center-pieces of roses. Colonel Jo Lane Stern led the cotillon With Miss Mary Morton, of Baltimore, and introduced many new and pretty ligures. The lady dancers were: Mesdames Courtland Smith, of Baltimore; John Blankenship. «Tefferson Wallace. Harry E. "Webster. George Ben Johnston. John Harrison. E. Randolph Williams, E. J. Wiillfi, Austin Brockenbrough. W. S. P. Mayo, John W. Atkinson. Jr.. C. C. Pinck- ncy. R. Lancaster Williams. Thomas N. Carter. Charles Evelyn Smith, Thomas "Boiling, Allan Donnan. Thomas Adkins, Gideon Davenport, Waller Morton. Misses Anna Dean Carr, Helen Christian. Marga¬ ret and Grace Shields, Mabel Walker, Lily Hill, Lucy and May Hayes, Annie end Leila Gray, Moran, of Detroit; C. Geode, of England ; Marie Webster, Bessie and Elle Baiter, Hattie Elliott, of Savan¬ nah; C. James, of Xew York; Maria Moseley. Alice lavcomb, of Washington; Emily Jennings, ivate and Sophie Mer¬ edith. Adair Minor. Eda Atkinson, Elsie Cameron, Sue Haxall, of Loudoun; Xannie Cooke, Mary Donnan, Lila Mayo, of Nor¬ folk; Milesï of New Orleans; Louise Mayo, Elizabeth and E.ise Devenport, (Mary Buford, Fannie and Hattie Koss, Loullie and Josephine Whitlock, Uenning- h«am Spllman, Ann Tennant, Edna Forbes, Jean Cameron and Mary Craik, of Louis- .Ville. . « Mr. Alexander Cameron gave one of the handsomest entertainments of the Week last Thursday night. The table was .covered with Battenburg lace, over crim¬ son satin. Silver candelabra, holding Crimson-shaded taper», surrounded a cut-glass vase of American Beauties. trhe viands were especially tempting, con¬ sisting of a saddle of mutton, terra¬ pin. Scotch grouse, black cock, ana ¡English pheasants, which wero sent Mr. Cameron from abroad. Tlie wines were most excellent. Several toasts were drunk with en¬ thusiasm, and in reply to one, Governor Tyler made a witty speech, which was tollowed by one from Mr. Comeron. Those present were: Dr. O. A. Cren- ebaw, Major E. T. D. Myers, Captain Frank Chamberlayno. Mr. J. H. Monta¬ gue. Mr. Chulee Stringfcllow, Mr. Alfred Harris. Mr. John Atkinson, Mr. Andrew Christian, Mr. Brydon Tennant, Mr. Lan- don Cabell, Colonel Archer Anderson, Major John George, Mr. Frank Boykin, Judge Keith, Judge L. L. Lewie, Mr. John Branch, ex-Governor J. Hoge Tyler, Mr. William Cameron of Petersburg, Mr. Barton Haxall Cameron, and Mr. Alexan¬ der -Cameron, Jr. Mr. Cameron will leave on a trip to the Holy Land early in February. " * » Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Marcuse gave a dinner, followed by a reception. New tear's night, the occasion being the sev¬ entieth birthday of Mr. Marcuse. The bouse was beautifully decorated and con¬ nected by a canvassed porch, whicn was ocered In smilax, to Mrs. Hlrsh's house. which adjoins, the two houses b.>:ng thronged with guests from 9 to 11 o'clock, when punch was served and Prof. Rcin- hardt's ochestra played swett music. The guests at the dinner included Mr. «Rnt* Mrs. Jonas Marcuse, Mr. r.nd ?? e. Meyer Klrsh. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac J. Marcuse. Mr. and Mrs. Milton E. Mar¬ cuse. Mr. «and Mrs. Moses M. Marcuse. Mrs. Mariana Stroock and Mrs. ?. Brummer. of New York, sletcrs of Mr. Marcus«: Mr. and Mrs. 1*. S. Stroock nnd »one. Sylvan and Betram, from Now York; Mr. Sol M. Stroock, Mr. Lavíü Kahn, of New York: Mr. and Mrs ¡sssc Bailer; of Philadelphia: «Mr. nnd Mrs Julius Straus. Mrs. Rosalie Held. «Mrs Joseph Kirsh, Mr. Charles Mitteldorfcr, the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. E. N. CVi'th. Mise Lola Op*»lant, of Jersey City. X. J., «nd Miss Saliie L. May. Mr*. Andrew W. Kent. *r. New York. -W.SUS honored uy an informal "at home" ?****" Year's Day by her» hostess. Miss Mary Weiler Lewi*. The decorations wer» charm ng. con- «alBting ot holly ar.d shaded candelabra mr A «·*·.. «flagon* filled with red flowers Mips Lewis was assisted In receiving by Mrs Kent an. Miss ¿.ot-ie Smltl-, of Washington. M'ss Emonie Pegram poured the c.iocolate; »u,ss Lucy x^ayes 6erved thc egg-nog. Among the calléis wero Mrs. H. A. ClaJborne, Mr. J-jhn Goode, Miss Evelyn Gordon, Mrs. Frank | McCullough. o» Norfolk; Mr. Clarence ? Cabeli, Mr. and Mrs. Decatur Axtell, Ml George Bryan, Mr. and Mrs Wyndham Meredith. Miss Kathleen Anderson, Miss Sally Anderson, Mr. Jonn Rutherford, Marion Harris, Jula Harri hrd hr ddd Misses Josephine Putney, Mary Haye:', Marion Harris, .Tula Harris. Mrs. Nannie Worth. Mr. -uarion D«mmoek, Air. Robert Daniels, Misse»-- ..-angaret and ila« j Stringfedow, Mr. Keh-?. Ande· son, Mr. John Skelton Williams, Misses Adele and Lulle Williams, Mr. and -\_.-S- Carter ' Scoti. Mrs. Raymond Mancha. Miss Caro- line Hoiladay. Mr. Willie Skelton, Mr. Landon Cabeli. Mr. Alsion i_abell,. and Mr. Blair R. Burwell. of Texas. * · « Now Tear's Day at the Deep Run Hunt Club was one that will be remembered by all that attended as one of the pleas- antest in the club's history. Many ladies were among the riders, wliTle society drove out in full force. The lady riders were Mrs. Coxe, Miss Delia Walker, Miss Elsie Cameron, Miss Blacker, Miss Helen Christian, Miss Claudia Palmer. Among; those in the hunt-rooms in handsome costumes were Mr. and Mrs. Carter j Scott, Miss Goode, of England; Mrs. Mayo. Miss Myles, of New- Orleans; Miss Elizabeth Brander, Miss Eda Atkinson, ! Miss Mabei Walker, Mr. and Mrs. ? T. D. Myers, Jr., Miss Hamilton, of Bal- | timore: Mrs. Samuel Regester, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Wallace. Mr. Jeffrey Monta¬ gue, and many others. » * A wedding, noticed for its elegant sim¬ plicity, was that of Miss Miriam Boykin and Mr. Robert Hunt Norment, wno were married Thursda.y night at Grace Episcopal Church, which was filled with relatives and friends. Th-» bride, w-ho entered with her broth- cr, Mr. W. J. Boykin, wore a han-.'some gown of blue cloth and a turban of mink trimmed with lace and pink roses and carried a shower of lilies. Miss Elsie Boykin. sister of the bride, was maid of honor, wearing a- reseda green crepe de chi le and carried pink roses, and was pre-coded by the ushers, who were Messrs. Frnk IM. Boykin, of Bos¬ ton, brother of the bride·; Bernard Ja- cobs, Godwin Boykin, William J. Bin- ford, Lindsey J. Leverett, of Atlanta, end Dr. ?. B. Rudd. Mr. Harry B. Norment, of Califo-nla, acted as best man, and, with the groom, met the bridal party at the altar. Rev. Landon R. Mason and Dr. R. P. Ken being the olflciating clergymen. ime di at e',-.- after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Norment left for New Tork. Before going to live in New Orleans they will r turn to this citv for a few days. Th«* br'de Is the daughter of Mrs. Sam¬ uel H. Boykin and the groom a son of Mr. P. H. Norment, of this city. Among the out-of-town guests were: Miss Grace Eldridge. of Boston; Mr. C. T. Boykin. of Washington: Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Boykin and Miss Fanny Boykin, of Wilson, N. C. and Mr. Doran Nor¬ ment. of Williamsburg; Mrs. Gowan Duesenber.v, of Concord, N. C. nnnnnnnnnttPfifims hrd Imf wyp mfwwy Miss Anna Belle Forbes entertained in a charming maner in honor of the New Year. The table was beautifully decorated In Jacqueminot roses, the center being a crimson Jack Homer pie, containing dain¬ ty souvenirs for the guests, who were Misses Cleveland Randolph, Carrie -Armi- stead. Carrie Neal. Elise Parkinson, An¬ nie Ronaldson, Mary Drake, Martha Rob¬ inson, Annie Harrison Morris, Lily Ur»- shur, Courtney Crump. Kitty Lancaster, Nellie Davenport. Louise McAdams, Ma¬ mie Davenport and Alma Cecil. m « «Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan entertained In honor of Governor and Mrs. J. Hoge Tyler "Monday nipht at their country home. Laburnam. Those who were seated at the prettily decorated dinner table were: Governor and Mrs. J. Hoge Tyler, Governor-elect and Mrs. A. J. Montague, Judge and Mrs. James Keith. Judge and Mrs. E. C Minor. Judge and Mrs. G. L. Christian and Rev. and Mrs. B. M. Ran¬ dolph Mesdames Richard AVilson and John Cvilen were the chaperones of the sub¬ scription dance, which was given Thurs¬ day night at the Masonic Temple, the honors of leading being shared by Messrs. Henry' Hotchkiss and Richard Winston. Amone the dancers were Miss Still- well, of Savannah; Miss Evelyn Deitrick, of Lorraine; Miss Michaux, ol Powhatan; the Misses James, Misses Daisy Chamberlayne, Dick- erson, Johnson, Martha Ann Lundy, Marie Lightfoot. Bessie Ellyson, Amy Werth, Louise Hlckson, of Danville; Re¬ becca Boll, Margaret Watkins, Aliss Blue, of New Orleans; Miss Young; Messrs. Sam Tyler, Phillip Cartel·, Jefferson, of Petersburg; Richard Winston, Henry and Elmo Hotchkiss, Julian Bidgood, Charles Wingo, of Y. M. I.'; B. Tucker, Fisher, Eddie Pierce, Charles Grant Byrd. Newton. Bruce, Bowe. Michaux, r-ouRlas. Ellyson, Dr. F.asly. David Leak«-., Frank Latane, Reid Venable, Hol'aday, Oliver Davis, Stuart Cooke, F. T. Sutton. Lane Lacy. J. B. Lightfoot and John Blunt. « * * Miss Carrie Block was married to Mr. William Uilmann on Monday at high noon, at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Block, No. GOG East Grace Street, by Dr. E» N. Calisch. The bride looked charming in a gown of white and carried a shower of lille-3 and roses. Miss Belle Block was her maid of honor and wore a pretty dress of white organdy and carried maiden¬ hair ferns. Dr. L. Uilmann, father of the groom, was best man, and with the groom met the bridal party at the altar, which was made of palms and roses. Immediately after the ceremony a wed¬ ding; breakfast was served, the table having a magnificent centerpiece of American Beauties. Mr. and Mrs. Uilmann left for Old Point. They sailed for Europe yesterday, to be absent three months. On their re-, turn they will reside in Springfield, Mo. Among the out-of-town guests were Judge M. J. Block and Mr. S. S. Block, of Baltimore, Md., and Mr. Edward Rogers Tolfree, of New York. . . · The first of a series of six lectures, which are to be followed by receptions, was given Thursday at the Jefferson Club, and proved both an intellectual and' social treat. Mrs E. N. Calisch was the chair¬ man of the afternoon, and Miss Maria Blair the lecturer. She was introduced to her audience of about a hundred by Dr. ? ?. Calisch who paid the speaker s graceful compliment "Shatford-on-Avon·· was the *s*ub..ect so graphically described by thc sneaker, who showed throughout the talk her thomuf-h understanding of Shakespeare and the appreciation of the beautiful. At the conclusion Mrs. Julius Straus poured coffee and Mrs. H. H. Levy cho¬ colate. The younc ladies assisting were Misses Rebecca Whitlock. Emily Raab, Blanche Binswanger, Louise Kaufman. You Can Always Find the Latest Styles in And Furnishing Goods MUSCOE H.GARNETT'S; Eighth and Main. Mabel Sycle, and Mrs. H. M. Marcuse. These lectures and receptions wili be held every Thursday at 4 o'clock unul .Lent, and are a very pleasant addition to Richmond's society circles. * . · Miss Mary Drewry, who is spending the holidays at home, gave a charming en¬ tertainment New Year's evening, in honor oí her guest, Miss Bertna Adams, of Bon Air. Miss Drewry is the charming daugh¬ ter of Major Clay Drewry, of "Minneola," and many couples danced tue Old Vir¬ ginia.reel at her home, among them being Misses Martha Lundin, Lil¬ lian Binford, Mary Moulton. Louise Her¬ bert, Nellie Gordon, Bessie Gordon, of North Carolina; Octavia Reid, of Smith- field, Va.; Helen Stevens, Nannie Wad¬ dill, Essie Archer, Alice Doyle, Mary Drake, Sarah Baughman, Carrie Neal, Minnie Beers, Madge Montgomery, Hat¬ tie Shields and Lisa Archer; Messrs. Frank O'Ferrall, Paul Stevens, Ott Drake, Jam<s Drake, Walter Chewning, ?*. P. I.; Samuel Rep-ester. Cabell Fitz¬ gerald, William Archer, John West, Charlie Larus. William Turner. Allen Newton, Bradlfyy Johnson, Irving Blair and Allen, of Alabama. . * Captain WMliam M. Myers, command¬ ing the Richmond1 Howitzers, entertain¬ ed the officers and men of his command most delighfully at his home. No. 1022 West Grace Street. The dining-room was beautifullt·.· djr-eoratcd iin running cedar and holl», while colored lamps and wax tapers in silver candelabra esst a soft glow ??-ír the pretty scene. The table was covered with .Batten- burg lace over red satin, in tho center of which was a large mound of holly. Silver candelabra covered with crimson shades stood at the four corners. Charm¬ ing hospitality was dispensed during the evening, and the occasion was one of the most delighful in the history of the gallant Howitzers. Captain Myers was most graciously assisted in receiving his men by Airs. William W. Myers. Mrst E. Withers Sydnor, Miss Saliie E. Wray, Miss Mary Myers, Mr. E. Withers Sydnor, Mr. J. Withers Myers and Mr. George H. My¬ ers. Miss Kate Myers presided most charm¬ ingly over the punch bowl, and Miss Elizabeth Myers over the egg-nog. «*¦·.· The "Original Ten" gave a most en¬ joyable german at the Belvidere Hall last week, which -was chaperoned by- Mrs. -Albert Wise and Miss Bessie Flick, of New York. Some of thoso present were Misses Rhonic Hutzler. Florence Thalhimer, Florence Levy. Alma Kahn, of Noriilk, Va.I Ella Cohen, M. Junyce Brauer and Myra Zanda, of Cincinnati, O.; Messrs. Lee A. Whitlock, Edward Lovenstein, Sidney Gunst, Louis L. Leibermuth,. Per¬ cy Ezekiel, Robert Bramer, Henry Schwarzchildv Melvin- Stern, W'alter Whitlock and R. Lee Kempner, at the University of Virginia. "Mrs. W. W. Davies' entertainment was among the most enjoyed of the New Year's Eve gatherings, and was given in honor of her daughter. Miss Gussie Da¬ vies, and' her sister, Miss Marguerite Da¬ vies, Miss Gussie Davies making her first bow in Church Hill society.. The homo was beautifully lighted with banquet lamps and decorated with palms, holly and mistletoe. In the din¬ ing-room were silver candelabra, and« the centrepiece of red roses and carna¬ tions. During the evening fortunes were told by gilded walnuts and cakes, in which emblems were hidden. Those who were invited were Misses Alice Goodwin, Anna Welsh, Fannie Hinds. Susie Davies, Rosa Mayer, ..lar- guerite Davies, Nellie Hinds, Vida Chalk¬ ley. Lucile Johnson, Fannie Taliaferrb, Mamie Owens, Mary Curtis, Ruth Mid- dleton, Alice. Frayser, Estelle -oyster, Bessie Scott, Mabeth Russell. Mary Gammon, Hattic Robinson; also, Messrs. Frank Hinds, Gup- Cherry, Bichara Moore, Arthur Clemmitt, Weldon üard- grove, Alex. Thornton. Mr. Caldwell, Dr. Li, Taliaforro, -Lumsden, Andrew Cox, Mr. Russell, W. G. Fanshaw, Car¬ roll Jones, J. Taylor, Jlmmie Jackson. » · Major W. H. Sands gave a delightful stag party at Murphy's Monday in hon¬ or of Mr. J. A. Herman Junger, of Pittsburg. Those who aecep.dl Major Sands' hospitality were Messrs. J. H. Ca¬ pers, A. von Rosenegk, R. Theodore El- lvson. George Schoen, R. H. M. Harri¬ son, John R. Carlton, H. M. Boykin, C. A. Nesbitt, «Samuel H. 'Bowman and Preston Belvin. « »... * Mrs. George Randolph Cannon was a charming hostess last week, giving an elegant luncheon in honor of Mrs. Na¬ thaniel Lancaster, of New York. The table was daintily decorated with cut flowers and lace. The guests were Misses Lancaster, Mrs. H. A. White, of Lexington; Miss Sue Welliord, Mrs. Nathaniel Fraser, Mrs. Thomas Cary Johnson, Mrs. Ben. Alsop, Mrs. W. C. Bentley, Mrs. W. S. Camp¬ bell. Mrs. Frank Isaacs and Mrs. John Lancaster. The Woman's Club came in for Its share of popularity last Monday, many of the society favorites being present. Although the usual weekly entertain¬ ment was missed by some, others en¬ joyed the time allowed for social inter¬ course, and a talk with Mrs. Pleasanton Conquest, who presided over the tea- table. Among the out-of-town guests Un, of Huntington, West Virginia; Mrs. Tage Massie, Miss Dunbar Roy, of At¬ lanta; Mrs. Frederick Smallman. of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Mrs. James S. Suth- lin of untington. West Virginia; «Mrs. Thomas Ballard, of Washington; Smoot. of Staunton. and M\rs. μ*. Fakoner Grant, of Charlottesville. . . * The Misses Carlton gave one of the most deüghtful of the many New Year's entertainments at their home on Grove Avenue. An amusing game of hearts was played, the prizes being obtained by Miss Adele Clark, Miss Mary McCarthy and Mr. .ohn E. Fowler. Those present were: Mr. and Mlrs. Gforgfc R. To»»msend, Misses Louise and'Mary McCarth.v, Ele-, nor Davis, of Lynchburg; Adele and Ger¬ trude Clark. Bessie Lambert, Mamie Baughman and Messrs. George A. Nolt- ing, Jr., H. Brannock Carlton, Marion B. Rahm, John E. Fowler. Morean,· James G. Florence, J. I?. K-err, Morgan,i Rr.n-e" H. Keesee, O. M. Davis, Jeannett! Burruss. . . · The approaching-Charity Ball is caus¬ ing much- interest in the social world, especially since the. announcement that a brass band had been secured by the Music Committee and an old-fashioned Virginia ball would be the programme of the evening, followed by an.elegant sup¬ per. Thé decorations are to be on an elabo¬ rato" scale, .turning the.Masóñlc'Templo into arWil-room prepared in the time of Washington. .¦''· The lady patronesses are holding meet¬ ingai frequently "to prepare" for the lótn and tó "make¡'the occasion one-grand suc¬ cess. ''-'V" .' ¦'", Tickets may bte procured at the resi¬ dence ôf Mrs; Carter Scott No; .402 East Franklin Street Onlookers may procure tickets that.hlght at the door, at the rate of 50 cents each. --Ti" ... _, u Governor and Mrs. A. J. Montague are now settled at the mansion, which ia made quite bright again with the sounds of childish laughter. Little Miss Gay, the eldest daughter, won many friends by her quaint, manners at the receatloñ, while lituo Jeanette sat* like a little princess during the inaugural ceremonies. The baby is a boy, whom it is hoped by Mr. and Mrs. Montague's friends, may one day be tbe Governor of the Common¬ wealth: Altogether .the mansion promises to be famed for Virginia hospitality, and many times will Mrs. Montague, before tho dawn of '93, bo the gracious hostess. * , * Miss Edna Forbes was the charming hostess of a theatre party, followed by a supper, to witness tWo "Telephone Girl," in honor of her guest, Miss Caro¬ line James", of New' York. Her guests were Misses Gertrude Cameron. Eleanor Bosher. Grace Shields, Elise and) Eliza¬ beth Davenport, Lulle Whitlock, Messrs. Jordan Leake, William Grant, Charles. W. Williams, Blanchard« Forbes, Robert Campbell, Paul Blanchard, Granvllle Gray,- and W. A. Smith. '¦¦ .-.- * ¦··· Mrs. George Stevens gave a delightful morning card party In honor of Miss Myles, of. New. Orleans, last week. Four- hand euchre was played, with Japanese fans as tallies. At tho conclusion of play an elegant·luncheon was served. Among the- guests were Misses Flòra and Jean Cameron,- Margaret Shields,. Constance Knox. Daisy Chamberlayne, Essie Ar¬ cher, 'Alice Ls.rcomb, of Washington; Elizabeth Davenport Helen O'Ferrall. Elizabeth and Ixmlie Whitlock. Fannie Wortharn, Justine Moran, of Detroit; Maria Mosely, Janie .Wingo, Lucy and Mary Hayse, Bertha Atkinson, Mabel Walker and Grace Swesey. » · Mis. Bland. Spotswood Smith was the charming, hostess Friday night nt a de¬ lightful· card party, at the conclusion of which .a··delicious supper was served on the small tables. The highest score was made by Mesdames C. E. Doyle arid Isaac N. Jones. Among the guests were Mesdames. Isaiah White. Harry Webster, C. W. P, Brock, Isaac N. Jones,. James Keith, Elliott C. C. Walker. Benjamin Nash, S. W. Travers, A. M. Tyler, Ed¬ ward Crump, J. Thompson Brown, Hen¬ nin gham Spillman, Waddill. Armistead Weilford, Misses Lucetta Knox, Jose¬ phine Knox, Bessie Smith, Mattie Hanes, Katherine Smith, Mary Elizabeth Moore, Drewry, Misses Manson, Mrs. C. E. Doyle, Messrs' Harry Webster, Richard Pegram, Qemens Knox, Colonel M. L. Spotswood, and Dr. Armistead Weilford. * "*. Among the social events of the comin« week is the appearance of Innes' Baud at the Academy- Monday night, the board of patronesses being com¬ posed of Mrs. George W. Ste¬ vens, Mrs. S. W. Travers. Mrs. T. Wil¬ liam Pemberton, Mrs. Virginius Newton, Mrs. Joseph Bryan, Mrs. W. J. White¬ hurst, Mrs. E. C. Minor, Mrs. Charles Davenport Mrs. E. L. Bemiss, Mrs. J. Taylor. Ellyson, Mrs. G. A. Davenport, Mrs. J. D, Crump. Mrs. W. S. Forbes, Mrs. Arthur B. Clark, (Mrs. J. Scott Par- rlsh, Mrs. R. S. Bosher, Mrs. E. i>. ?. Myers, Jr., Mrs. Clarence Milheiser, Mrs. H. T. Molony.. Mrs. J. Hoge Tyler, Mrs. Hugh M. .Taylor, Mrs. J. A. Le Froy. Miss Katherine-' Hawes. Mrs. N. V. Randolph, Mrs. E. D. Hotchkiss, Miss Lillian M. Noel gave a party to Her little,'friends New Year's evening. »Among tho"«- who enjoyed the merry g meß wee: Mi ses Jen ie Sublett, Ruth Morgan. Myrle Owens, Fannie ."»dams, Lucile and Eugenia Johnson, Inez God¬ din, Lelia Wood, Madge Satterwhite, Mas¬ ters Edward Cardoza, John Field, Wal¬ ter Wrenn and others. «j · ¦Miss Mary O verton Haw was the charmi-g'hos-ess of a h"m-» part«y during the holidays at her coun.ry heme, "Dun¬ dee." Among the Richmonnd guests who enjoye^1. the old fashioned Chrisimas were: Misses Mary Garnett, Mattie Crrs*, Kate Go.din. M «ssrs. Charles Garnett, Pollard Cardoza, A. Wï Evans, Edward """fiend, William Gi'liam and Arthur God¬ din. Miss S. Edna Bibb, of this city, and Mr. T. K. Gaff, of El zabeth, N. J., were married December 30th at the residence of the bride's mother. Th»·. ceremony was performed by Rev. Carey E Morgan, and was witnessed only ""y intimate frknds of the family. Tho bride was at¬ tired in a handsome tailor-made costume of brown cioth, with hat and gloves to match, and carried bride's roses. The couple lett immediately after the cere¬ mony for Elizabetn, N. J., their future home. * * * Mr. Delbert Maybee, of the Syracuse University of -Art. who has been spending the holidays with his parents. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Maybee, returned to the univer¬ sity on Thursday. Mr. Maybee Is a young man of rare talent and has every promise of making a fine artist · * · Mr. John M. Higgins and' Miss Eleanor Higgms:'lcft for New York Friday to wish bon voyage to Mrs. Charles M. Caughy. Miss Mail·· Biggins and Miss Kathleen Caughy who sailed yesterday on thc -Fuerst Bismarck" for an estended trip -abroad- * . « The regular meeting of the Richmond Cmapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held at Lee Camp. Hall at . o'clock naît Wednesday after-' noon. Arrangements for the annual tea will be made and other important mat¬ ters discussed. All persons interested in Confederate work are Invited. . * " Mr. L. Berger Moran, of Charlottes- ville, gave a box party in Washington Friday evening in honor of his daughters. Miss Moran and Miss Eleanor B. Moran. Their guests were Major and Mrs. Thomas Newton Wood, U. S. M. C»; Miss Elizabeth Baker, Mr. Zebinoz. of the Russian Embassy,-and Mr. Pulido, charge d'affaires 'of Venezuela» Mr. and Mrs. Moran and the Misses Moran afe stop¬ ping at the Go-don for the winter. The Misses Moran have a host of friends in this city wbo watch t-.eir movements with interest. * * * (Misses Rebie and Roberta -Sllerson. of Ingleride, are,at Mrs. Duval's for the win¬ ter, .and are warmly welcomed by their friends. Their mother, Mrs. A. R.r fìtier- son, will spend the month of January in Asheville, -visiting hefc- daughter, Mrs. Claybrook James. « e « "Fresh- Gleanings: in American Folk Lore" will be the subject of the; after¬ noon Monday at the Woman's Olub, with Mrs.' -W. T. Robins as the entertainer, while Mrs. Landònla R. Dashiell will be trie chairman of the. occasion* A: any visitors''Jare in the city arid will Brace»the ¿iub.by their presence, and will : be warmly welcomed at the informal re¬ ception which 'always follows. r":·- % V *-·..'· "¦ The "I. D. K. Social Club entertained their friends Tuesday evening at Powells' HalU at -an excellent supper,;to watch tAe"'old'ye"àr out apd the new year ini The members and invited guests as¬ sembled about 9 o'clock, and games were indulged in unta midnight, when all were invited to an abundantly ^nippü-d table ? e? Fail to Strike the hord of the Thrifty. F I y.zvö for large 3-piece Tapestry-Covered Parlor Suite worth S22.0O. f«?4.5? f0r s-pjece Silk Damask-Covered Parlor Suite worth 530.00. ìJiTy.JD Up for 3-piece Damásk-Covered Parlor Suite. <£Q QC for three-piece Bedroom Suite, TpO.zVO consisting of bedstead, dress¬ ing case and washstand. (¡*i*l 7C for solid oak Bedroom Suite $l¿i.JO Worth $18. 4»"? A ^A -°r 'ar&e swe!Ied front oak f?-t.?? Bedroom Suite worth 530. Chiffoniers in oak, mahogany, or bird's- eve maple, with and without mirror, at most any price you may wish. $3.95 for large, highly pol¬ ished oak Chiffonier worth $7. $7.75 for swelled front, oak Chiffonier worth SII. $8.95 for handsome pol¬ ished Chiffonier, with mirror, regular S12 value. White Enameled ever*.· description. and Brass Bods of $2 $3 $4.95 QC for the best White Enameled .-SO Bed ever offered at $4.50. "yc for White Enameled Bed worth . * *-> S3.50. for white Enameled Bed worth S7.00. Carpets and Rags. Carpets of even* description. A most extensive assortment of Ingrains, Brus¬ sels, Velvets, Axminster, etc Heavy Ingrain Carpets, yard .... 35c Extra quality Ingrain Carpets, yard .. 60c Heavy Brussels Car*, et yard.70c All Floor Coverings made, laid and lined free. Our Liberal Credit System at Your Se.vice. The "largest assortment of Sideboards ever shown m this city; newest designs, golden oak. from S9.75 to 52Ü0. C | "2 Z*0 Ior '*-r*»'e oak Sideboard. cheap for 518. $1 C Q *r for Sideboard like cut above. N'otliini*. like it shown any where for less than 3*'.00. $22 9 ?? for very large and handsome £.7fD sideboard worth 530. Chairs of every de¬ scription for bedroom or dining, in oak or mahogany finish. 69c for solid oak, cane sett Chair with brace arms. Cost you 51 anvwhere. 85c for solid oak Chair worth 51.50. $1.25 for large oak Diner worth $2. outheru Furniture and Carpet Co., Cor. Fousbee and. Broad Streets. to eat and drink to the good health oí the club. The supper was under the direction of the folowing Committee of «Arrange¬ ments: i.usses Ida Broauwick, Evie Gates. Maud Chatman and Messrs. John Timberiake, Wime Baker and Alex. R.ch- ar««¿oi«. . · Mr. and «Mrs. Henry .Fairfax are visit¬ ing at No. 104 East Franklin Street. . . * Miss Josephine Tyler was among the guests at a card' party given by Miss Maude Gunthur, at her home in Balti¬ more, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Chalmers and daughter, who have been spending the holidays with Mrs. Rountrec on Park Avenue, have returned to their home in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Philip "Whitlock have Is¬ sued invitations to the marriage of their (laughter, «Mis-- Susie Whitlock, to Mr. Simon M. Block, thc son of Mr. and Mrs. it S. Block. The cenmony will take place January 15th at 7:30. . « · A pleasant New, Year's gathering was that of Mrs. Mlnetri-o at her residence, No. 120 South Sixth Steet. Refresh¬ ments, music and games were enjoyed by those present- Mr. ana Mrs. James Tinsley and their daughters, Misses Clare, Irene, Maggi«; and Augusta Tinsley, gave an old-fash¬ ioned New Year's reception at their beau¬ tiful country home, "Picuenocque," near this city. Many people drove out to ex¬ tend their greeting and accept cf old Virginia hospitalit.y. » * The. New Cen tun. Club will m<-«t Tues¬ day at thc residence of Miss Kate Werner. * Mr. and Mrs. George XV. Mountcastie have issued Invitations to the marriage (f thf-ir daughter. Miss Adeline Virginia Mountcastie, to Mr. I«».ithur Golcston *W< o*dticgc, the ceremony to take plaoe January 15th in Olivet Presbyterian Church, New Kent county. . '* V Ain enjoyable Twehth-Nigr.t ,*|Tmnn Will be that of the Richmond Assembly, which will bo danced at the Masonic Tt-mple at half-past 9. Mr. Adolph-is .Blair introducing s«->me very appropriate figures. . « Mr. ar>a Mrs. William J. .Miller gave a charming card party Thursday night. Handsome prizes were awarded to the successful players of progressive euchre. An elegant oyster supper was served at the conclusion of the evening. . * At the meeting of the "Stay-at-HomV" Whist Club .at the rt 'donee of Captain ;and Mrs. Harry "Webster. thc hignest score was obtained by Captain Webster and Mrs. Benjamin Palmer, north ar.d south, and Mr. Thomas Moore and bis dummy east and west. * The marriage of Miss Madge f.amb and Dr. Alonzo A. Bllisoly has been arranged for the 16th instant, the ceremony being quietly preformed' at her father's home. Miss Lamb Is the charming daughter of Colonel William Lamb, of Norfolk, and the announcement of her engagement was made In December. - · . G Miss Alma Christian has Issued Invita¬ tions for an "at home" on January T>tí\l trova 4 to 6 o'clock- Miss Chr-st.a.î liv«»s on Barton Heights, and many of her friends from this city will fce pn»s«nt. . u· -*r The marriage and reception Thursday of Miss Maria "Williams" and Mr. Catlett "Williams -will be among the leading social events-of the week. '· ':' ·¦¦-..· ... The West End Violet Social Club will meet at the home of Miss Bessie Bar num. No. 407 Randolph Street, an Tu*»i*- "»·» wait. As this Is the'flm-»rae«t"nc:ù· be heid after the holidays, all members are reeiuested to ue present. . Mr. and Mrs. George L. Currie, who spent the Christmas holidays at St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Fla., have returned to the city. Judge and Mrs. Edgar E. Montague, who were up for the Governor's reception "Wednesday night, have returned to their home In Hampton. Dr. Robert Bryan left Wednesday for New York, whence he will proceed to Vienna to continue his stueiies. * * The Confederate Memorial Literary So¬ ciety will meet Thursday, January Uth, at 12 M., to act on the revision of the con¬ stitution. The Central Committee of the S. P. V. S. will meet Tuesday, January 7th, at 12 M. . . * Miss Marie Higgins left New York yes- letday on the Fuerist, Bismarck, for an extended tour abroad. She left this city Wednesday, followed by the best wishes of her friends, and joined her sister, Mrs. Charles M. Caugh.v. who accompanied her on her European tour. . · · A delightful party, containing some ot Richmond's popular girls, will leave for a European tour in April, chaperoned by j Miss Maria Blair, who Is such a charm- 1 ir.g traveling companion. * . * Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, Jr.. who spent the holidays in the country, have returned home. - a * Miss Daisy Vaughan, who has been spending the holidays at Fredericks Hall, has returned to the Woman's Col¬ lege. . . * Miss Maria Blair will lecture next Friday at the Richmond Fornai»; Semi¬ nary, taking as her subject "London." . m m Mr. and Mrs. George Currie have re¬ turned from a delighful trip to Florida. Mrs. Robert Curtis and Iter daughter. Mary, are 'spending the winter in Flor¬ ida. " * # Mr. and Mrs. «ayin Bianton. to the regret of their'many friends, left Wed¬ nesday for a three-months' visit to Now Ycrk. - Mr. and Mrs. Martineau. of Erie, Pa., w^re the guests of honoj at a card party given by Mrs. William Miller last week. "*.> ".** Misses Lilla Bellamy and fannie Tay¬ lor, of Wilmington. N. C. are now in tne city, visiting Mrs. Charles E. Korden, ot No. 514 West Franklin Slreet- " . ' Miss Sue Spillman «aus among the «lanc¬ ers at the bal poudre in Petersburg last week. . . » Mrs. A. W. Kent is the guest or -Miss Mary Weiler. Lewis. · ¦Miss Elliot, of Savannah, who is visit¬ ing Mrs. E. C. Christian, will. In a tew d'ays. be the guest of Mrs. Allen. « * (Miss (Mary Buford is visiting Mrs. Ju¬ nius F. Lvnch, ia Norfolk. "· - » Miss Elizabeth Field, of Omaha, Neb., .ie visiting in this city, and was at the 'Mansion -Wednesday night. . ¦ * Miss Stillwel!. of Savannah:, ts visiting Mrs. Samuel Marshall, on Chestnut Hill. ·-·_..;* * ' Miss Louise H'cksen, of Danville-. 1» visiting friends in the city. Miss Darnell, of Kentucky, with Mrs. George C. Hagan, attended the reception Wednesday night. . * · Mrs. Joe *??_·a, who spent the holidays with Mrs. Charles Noell, in Danville, has returned home. * . · Miss Nannie Holt Wheeler, of Buffalo, N. Y., 19 visiting Miss Bessie «larger. * * Mesdames Samuel Sho>»mako and Blaclt- ford. of Baltimore, are the guests of Mrs. E. Randolph Williams. * · Mr*. John G. Williams. Jr.. will be the guest in a f^.w days of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. V. Daniel. . · Che Entertainment Commltt»·» wlU meet at t'r.e residence ot Mrs. Atta troy. No. US Sast Franklin Str·»*:. M .-.· day at noon. . « Tho patronesses of th·» Charity S.i'.l will meet Monday at noon at the resi¬ dence of Mrs. t:arter Scott. NEWS OF THE RAILROADS. Mr. Witt Made Chief Train Dispatcher Here o* Seaboard ".ir Lloe. Mr. J. H. Witt, formerly efcïef train di patcher for the Seaboard Air Line xr. Atlanta, Ga., has been transferred to this div'slon. Mr. Witt will have his office in th* Main-Street Station. He is r« brother of Mr. Witt, who occupi's th» position o£ chief d'sp-.tchcr with the Atlantic Coast Line. President Stevens, of the Chesapeake and Ohio, will make a tour of the flood damaged James River division on Mon¬ day. No estimate is yet Riven out con¬ cerning the loss, but at the offices yes¬ terday it was stated that things **er· again getting into shape. Mr. Mortimer Broaddua, agent for the Cumberland Gap Dirpatch. Louisville. Henderson and St. Louis Rallwn.y Com¬ pany, is In the city. A special ser».-lce will be held at tha Y. M. C. A. Hall of the Main-Street Sta- t'on of the« Ch^-.ap'ake and Ohi··» and Seaboard Air Lino this aftern:or. at 3.""* o'clock. Curse of DRINK CURED BY White Ribbon Remedy, Can Be Given in Glas» of Water, Tea er Coffee W!tb"iir Patient's Knowledge. White Ribbon Remedy will cure or de¬ stroy the diseased1 appetite for alcoholic stimulants, whether the patient Is a con¬ firmed Inebriate, "a tippler." social drink¬ er, or drunkard. Impossible for ani* one to have an appetite for alcoholic liquors after using White Ribbon Remedy. EN¬ DORSED BY MEM3EFS of W. C. T. r. Mrs. Moore, superintendant of the Wo¬ man's Christian Temperance Union, writes: *'I have tested White Ribbon Remedy on very obstinate drunkards, anrf the cures have been many. In many cases the R*»jnedy was given secretly. I che«srfully r*coTnm<md and endorse Whit· Ribbon Remedy Members of our union are delighted to find a practical and eco¬ nomical treatment to aid us in our tem¬ perance work'" Mrs West,. president of th» Woman'· Christian Temperance Union, writes: "1 kr.ow of so. many peoole redeem«»«* from the curs« of drink by the use of Whit· Ribbon Remedy that I earnestly request you to give it a trial." Druggists or br mail. SI. Trial pachajro free bv writi·.* Airs. A. M. - ¦--"*-»- retary of nerance STREET, J-tOSTO-N. MASS." Soltf In Richmond bv the TTIAGLB r-TTT-RATE DRUG STORE. S17 Siam Brood Street ^^