WEEK INThere 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 andthe season fully opened. There will be

no rest for tired feet and weary eyes.Reception will follow reception. EveryWeck there is a brilliant german on the

social calendar; teas, informal "at

homes," card parties and club meetingsare every doy on the programme. With

the elegant reception New Year's nightet the. Governor's Mansion, when thefirst 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 partto a large reception hall decorated withroses a.nd palms, with soft lights and.spirited music, was not so abrupt afterall: for many had been at the inaugu¬ration In the morning and attended thc«golf reception and the hunt club lunchin the aftern son. Altogether the NewYear in society bids fair to be one that.will be remembered for Its brilliant en¬

tertainments and revival of old Virginiahospitality.

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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 theirfcoppitallty. shaking hands with nearly2.000 people.Mr». Montarue, who stood beside her

husband. Governor Montague, was thcCenter 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 pleatedchiffon and satin, the girdle being of finepleated 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 carriedit bouquet of pu.pl.» orchi«ds.Mrs. Williac A. Anderson was in black

velvet, which suited her admirably. Thecollar 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, andaround her neck "being ropes of. lovelypearls. A pink rosebud was tucked in herhair, her «bouquet being composed of theeame flower.in fact, all the reception committee

»were noticed for their handsome toilets.The uniforms of the military dignitariesand the handsome ccloring noticed in thedresses of the daughters of Virginia, madeWednesday's reception as brilliant as anyto the history of inaugural receptions.

The week was ushered in by a brilliantdance at the «Masonic Tempi's, given bythe Richmond German Club.The halls were beautifully decorated

by Hammond with ropes of smllax, palmsand roses. Thc live tables in the dining-room had magniîlcent center-pieces ofroses.Colonel Jo Lane Stern led the cotillon

With Miss Mary Morton, of Baltimore,and introduced many new and prettyligures.The lady dancers were: Mesdames

Courtland Smith, of Baltimore; JohnBlankenship. «Tefferson Wallace. HarryE. "Webster. George Ben Johnston. JohnHarrison. 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. MissesAnna Dean Carr, Helen Christian. Marga¬ret and Grace Shields, Mabel Walker,Lily Hill, Lucy and May Hayes, Annieend Leila Gray, Moran, of Detroit; C.Geode, of England ; Marie Webster, Bessieand Elle Baiter, Hattie Elliott, of Savan¬

nah; C. James, of Xew York; MariaMoseley. Alice lavcomb, of Washington;Emily Jennings, ivate and Sophie Mer¬

edith. Adair Minor. Eda Atkinson, ElsieCameron, Sue Haxall, of Loudoun; XannieCooke, Mary Donnan, Lila Mayo, of Nor¬

folk; Milesï of New Orleans; LouiseMayo, 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.

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Mr. Alexander Cameron gave one of

the handsomest entertainments of theWeek last Thursday night. The table was

.covered with Battenburg lace, over crim¬son satin. Silver candelabra, holdingCrimson-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, GovernorTyler 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, CaptainFrank Chamberlayno. Mr. J. H. Monta¬gue. Mr. Chulee Stringfcllow, Mr. AlfredHarris. Mr. John Atkinson, Mr. AndrewChristian, 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."

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Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Marcuse gave a

dinner, followed by a reception. Newtear's night, the occasion being the sev¬entieth birthday of Mr. Marcuse. Thebouse was beautifully decorated and con¬nected by a canvassed porch, whicn wasocered In smilax, to Mrs. Hlrsh's house.which adjoins, the two houses b.>:ngthronged 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 NowYork; Mr. Sol M. Stroock, Mr. LavíüKahn, of New York: Mr. and Mrs ¡ssscBailer; of Philadelphia: «Mr. nnd MrsJulius Straus. Mrs. Rosalie Held. «MrsJoseph 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. MissMary Weiler Lewi*.The decorations wer» charm ng. con-

«alBting ot holly ar.d shaded candelabramr A «·*·.. «flagon* filled with red flowers

Mips Lewis was assisted In receiving byMrs Kent an. Miss ¿.ot-ie Smltl-, ofWashington. M'ss Emonie Pegrampoured the c.iocolate; »u,ss Lucy x^ayes6erved thc egg-nog. Among the calléiswero Mrs. H. A. ClaJborne, Mr. J-jhnGoode, Miss Evelyn Gordon, Mrs. Frank

| McCullough. o» Norfolk; Mr. Clarence? Cabeli, Mr. and Mrs. Decatur Axtell, MlGeorge Bryan, Mr. and Mrs WyndhamMeredith. Miss Kathleen Anderson, MissSally Anderson, Mr. Jonn Rutherford,Marion Harris, Jula Harri hrd hr dddMisses Josephine Putney, Mary Haye:',Marion Harris, .Tula Harris. Mrs. NannieWorth. Mr. -uarion D«mmoek, Air. RobertDaniels, Misse»-- ..-angaret and ila«

j Stringfedow, Mr. Keh-?. Ande· son, Mr.John Skelton Williams, Misses Adele andLulle Williams, Mr. and -\_.-S- Carter

' Scoti. Mrs. Raymond Mancha. Miss Caro-line Hoiladay. Mr. Willie Skelton, Mr.Landon Cabeli. Mr. Alsion i_abell,. andMr. Blair R. Burwell. of Texas.

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Now Tear's Day at the Deep Run HuntClub was one that will be rememberedby all that attended as one of the pleas-antest in the club's history. Many ladieswere among the riders, wliTle societydrove out in full force. The lady riderswere Mrs. Coxe, Miss Delia Walker, Miss

Elsie Cameron, Miss Blacker, Miss HelenChristian, Miss Claudia Palmer. Among;those in the hunt-rooms in handsomecostumes were Mr. and Mrs. Carter

j Scott, Miss Goode, of England; Mrs.Mayo. Miss Myles, of New- Orleans; MissElizabeth Brander, Miss Eda Atkinson,

! Miss Mabei Walker, Mr. and Mrs. ? T.D. Myers, Jr., Miss Hamilton, of Bal-

| timore: Mrs. Samuel Regester, Mr. andMrs. W. I. Wallace. Mr. Jeffrey Monta¬gue, and many others.

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A wedding, noticed for its elegant sim¬plicity, was that of Miss Miriam Boykinand Mr. Robert Hunt Norment, wno

were married Thursda.y night at GraceEpiscopal Church, which was filled withrelatives and friends.Th-» bride, w-ho entered with her broth-

cr, Mr. W. J. Boykin, wore a han-.'somegown of blue cloth and a turban of minktrimmed with lace and pink roses andcarried a shower of lilies.Miss Elsie Boykin. sister of the bride,

was maid of honor, wearing a- reseda greencrepe de chi le and carried pink roses,and was pre-coded by the ushers, whowere 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. Kenbeing the olflciating clergymen.ime diat e',-.- after the ceremony Mr.

and Mrs. Norment left for New Tork.Before going to live in New Orleans theywill 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 ofMr. 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. GowanDuesenber.v, of Concord, N. C.nnnnnnnnnttPfifims hrd Imf wyp mfwwy

Miss Anna Belle Forbes entertained ina charming maner in honor of the NewYear.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.

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«Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan entertainedIn honor of Governor and Mrs. J. HogeTyler "Monday nipht at their countryhome. Laburnam. Those who were seatedat the prettily decorated dinner tablewere: Governor and Mrs. J. Hoge Tyler,Governor-elect and Mrs. A. J. Montague,Judge and Mrs. James Keith. Judge andMrs. E. C Minor. Judge and Mrs. G. L.Christian and Rev. and Mrs. B. M. Ran¬dolph

Mesdames Richard AVilson and JohnCvilen were the chaperones of the sub¬scription dance, which was given Thurs¬day night at the Masonic Temple, thehonors of leading being shared by Messrs.Henry' Hotchkiss and Richard Winston.Amone the dancers were Miss Still-

well, of Savannah; Miss EvelynDeitrick, of Lorraine; Miss Michaux,ol Powhatan; the Misses James,Misses Daisy Chamberlayne, Dick-erson, Johnson, Martha Ann Lundy,Marie Lightfoot. Bessie Ellyson, AmyWerth, Louise Hlckson, of Danville; Re¬becca Boll, Margaret Watkins, Aliss Blue,of New Orleans; Miss Young; Messrs.Sam Tyler, Phillip Cartel·, Jefferson, ofPetersburg; Richard Winston, Henryand Elmo Hotchkiss, Julian Bidgood,Charles Wingo, of Y. M. I.'; B. Tucker,Fisher, Eddie Pierce, Charles GrantByrd. Newton. Bruce, Bowe. Michaux,r-ouRlas. Ellyson, Dr. F.asly. DavidLeak«-., Frank Latane, Reid Venable,Hol'aday, Oliver Davis, Stuart Cooke, F.T. Sutton. Lane Lacy. J. B. Lightfootand John Blunt.

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Miss Carrie Block was married to Mr.William Uilmann on Monday at highnoon, at the residence of her parents,Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Block, No. GOG EastGrace Street, by Dr. E» N. Calisch.The bride looked charming in a gown

of white and carried a shower of lille-3and roses. Miss Belle Block was hermaid of honor and wore a pretty dressof white organdy and carried maiden¬hair ferns.Dr. L. Uilmann, father of the groom,

was best man, and with the groom metthe bridal party at the altar, which was

made of palms and roses.Immediately after the ceremony a wed¬

ding; breakfast was served, the tablehaving a magnificent centerpiece ofAmerican 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. EdwardRogers Tolfree, of New York.

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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' socialtreat. Mrs E. N. Calisch was the chair¬man of the afternoon, and Miss MariaBlair the lecturer. She was introducedto her audience of about a hundred byDr. ? ?. Calisch who paid the speakers graceful compliment"Shatford-on-Avon·· was the *s*ub..ect

so graphically described by thc sneaker,who showed throughout the talk herthomuf-h understanding of Shakespeareand the appreciation of the beautiful.At the conclusion Mrs. Julius Straus

poured coffee and Mrs. H. H. Levy cho¬colate. The younc ladies assisting wereMisses Rebecca Whitlock. Emily Raab,Blanche Binswanger, Louise Kaufman.

You Can

Always Find theLatest 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 additionto Richmond's society circles.

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Miss Mary Drewry, who is spending theholidays at home, gave a charming en¬tertainment New Year's evening, in honoroí her guest, Miss Bertna Adams, of BonAir. 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 thembeing Misses Martha Lundin, Lil¬lian Binford, Mary Moulton. Louise Her¬bert, Nellie Gordon, Bessie Gordon, ofNorth Carolina; Octavia Reid, of Smith-field, Va.; Helen Stevens, Nannie Wad¬dill, Essie Archer, Alice Doyle, MaryDrake, Sarah Baughman, Carrie Neal,Minnie Beers, Madge Montgomery, Hat¬tie Shields and Lisa Archer; Messrs.Frank O'Ferrall, Paul Stevens, OttDrake, Jam<s Drake, Walter Chewning,?*. P. I.; Samuel Rep-ester. Cabell Fitz¬gerald, William Archer, John West,Charlie Larus. William Turner. AllenNewton, Bradlfyy Johnson, Irving Blairand Allen, of Alabama.

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Captain WMliam M. Myers, command¬ing the Richmond1 Howitzers, entertain¬ed the officers and men of his commandmost delighfully at his home. No. 1022West Grace Street. The dining-roomwas beautifullt·.· djr-eoratcd iin runningcedar and holl», while colored lampsand wax tapers in silver candelabraesst a soft glow ??-ír the pretty scene.

The table was covered with .Batten-

burg lace over red satin, in tho centerof which was a large mound of holly.Silver candelabra covered with crimsonshades 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. WithersSydnor, Miss Saliie E. Wray, Miss MaryMyers, 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 MissElizabeth Myers over the egg-nog.

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The "Original Ten" gave a most en¬

joyable german at the Belvidere Halllast 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, HenrySchwarzchildv Melvin- Stern, W'alterWhitlock and R. Lee Kempner, at theUniversity of Virginia.

"Mrs. W. W. Davies' entertainment was

among the most enjoyed of the NewYear's Eve gatherings, and was given inhonor of her daughter. Miss Gussie Da¬vies, and' her sister, Miss Marguerite Da¬vies, Miss Gussie Davies making herfirst 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 whichemblems were hidden.Those who were invited were Misses

Alice Goodwin, Anna Welsh, FannieHinds. 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. MaryGammon, Hattic Robinson; also, Messrs.Frank Hinds, Gup- Cherry, BicharaMoore, Arthur Clemmitt, Weldon üard-

grove, Alex. Thornton. Mr. Caldwell, Dr.Li, Taliaforro, -Lumsden, AndrewCox, Mr. Russell, W. G. Fanshaw, Car¬roll Jones, J. Taylor, Jlmmie Jackson.

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Major W. H. Sands gave a delightfulstag party at Murphy's Monday in hon¬or of Mr. J. A. Herman Junger, of

Pittsburg. Those who aecep.dl MajorSands' 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 andPreston Belvin.

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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 SueWelliord, 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. PleasantonConquest, who presided over the tea-

table. Among the out-of-town guestsUn, 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.. .

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The Misses Carlton gave one of themost deüghtful of the many New Year's

entertainments at their home on GroveAvenue.An amusing game of hearts was played,

the prizes being obtained by Miss AdeleClark, 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, MamieBaughman and Messrs. George A. Nolt-ing, Jr., H. Brannock Carlton, MarionB. Rahm, John E. Fowler. Morean,·James G. Florence, J. I?. K-err, Morgan,iRr.n-e" H. Keesee, O. M. Davis, Jeannett!Burruss.

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The approaching-Charity Ball is caus¬ing much- interest in the social world,especially since the. announcement thata brass band had been secured by theMusic Committee and an old-fashionedVirginia ball would be the programme ofthe evening, followed by an.elegant sup¬per.

Thé decorations are to be on an elabo¬rato" scale, .turning the.Masóñlc'Templointo arWil-room prepared in the time ofWashington. .¦''·The lady patronesses are holding meet¬

ingai frequently "to prepare" for the lótnand tó "make¡'the occasion one-grand suc¬cess. ''-'V" .' ¦'",Tickets may bte procured at the resi¬

dence ôf Mrs; Carter Scott No; .402 EastFranklin Street Onlookers may procuretickets that.hlght at the door, at the rateof 50 cents each.

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Governor and Mrs. A. J. Montague arenow settled at the mansion, which iamade quite bright again with the soundsof childish laughter. Little Miss Gay, theeldest daughter, won many friends byher quaint, manners at the receatloñ,while lituo Jeanette sat* like a littleprincess during the inaugural ceremonies.The baby is a boy, whom it is hoped byMr. and Mrs. Montague's friends, mayone day be tbe Governor of the Common¬wealth:Altogether .the mansion promises to be

famed for Virginia hospitality, and manytimes will Mrs. Montague, before thodawn of '93, bo the gracious hostess.

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Miss Edna Forbes was the charminghostess of a theatre party, followed bya supper, to witness tWo "TelephoneGirl," in honor of her guest, Miss Caro¬line James", of New' York. Her guestswere Misses Gertrude Cameron. EleanorBosher. Grace Shields, Elise and) Eliza¬beth Davenport, Lulle Whitlock, Messrs.Jordan Leake, William Grant, Charles.W. Williams, Blanchard« Forbes, RobertCampbell, Paul Blanchard, GranvllleGray,- and W. A. Smith.

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Mrs. George Stevens gave a delightfulmorning card party In honor of MissMyles, of. New. Orleans, last week. Four-hand euchre was played, with Japanesefans as tallies. At tho conclusion of playan elegant·luncheon was served. Amongthe- guests were Misses Flòra and JeanCameron,- Margaret Shields,. ConstanceKnox. Daisy Chamberlayne, Essie Ar¬cher, 'Alice Ls.rcomb, of Washington;Elizabeth Davenport Helen O'Ferrall.Elizabeth and Ixmlie Whitlock. FannieWortharn, Justine Moran, of Detroit;Maria Mosely, Janie .Wingo, Lucy andMary Hayse, Bertha Atkinson, MabelWalker and Grace Swesey.

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Mis. Bland. Spotswood Smith was thecharming, hostess Friday night nt a de¬lightful· card party, at the conclusion ofwhich .a··delicious supper was served on

the small tables. The highest score was

made by Mesdames C. E. Doyle aridIsaac N. Jones. Among the guests were

Mesdames. Isaiah White. Harry Webster,C. W. P, Brock, Isaac N. Jones,. JamesKeith, Elliott C. C. Walker. BenjaminNash, S. W. Travers, A. M. Tyler, Ed¬ward Crump, J. Thompson Brown, Hen¬ningham Spillman, Waddill. ArmisteadWeilford, 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, RichardPegram, Qemens Knox, Colonel M. L.Spotswood, and Dr. Armistead Weilford.

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week is the appearance of Innes' Baudat the Academy- Monday night, theboard 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. CharlesDavenport 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. MissKatherine-' Hawes. Mrs. N. V. Randolph,Mrs. E. D. Hotchkiss,

Miss Lillian M. Noel gave a party toHer little,'friends New Year's evening.»Among tho"«- who enjoyed the merryg meß wee: Mi ses Jen ie Sublett, RuthMorgan. 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.

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¦Miss Mary Overton Haw was thecharmi-g'hos-ess of a h"m-» part«y duringthe holidays at her coun.ry heme, "Dun¬dee." Among the Richmonnd guests whoenjoye^1. the old fashioned Chrisimaswere: 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, andMr. T. K. Gaff, of El zabeth, N. J., weremarried December 30th at the residenceof the bride's mother. Th»·. ceremonywas performed by Rev. Carey E Morgan,and was witnessed only ""y intimatefrknds of the family. Tho bride was at¬tired in a handsome tailor-made costumeof brown cioth, with hat and gloves tomatch, and carried bride's roses. Thecouple lett immediately after the cere¬

mony for Elizabetn, N. J., their futurehome.

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Mr. Delbert Maybee, of the SyracuseUniversity of -Art. who has been spendingthe holidays with his parents. Rev. Mr.and Mrs. Maybee, returned to the univer¬sity on Thursday. Mr. Maybee Is a youngman of rare talent and has every promiseof making a fine artist

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Mr. John M. Higgins and' Miss EleanorHiggms:'lcft for New York Friday towish bon voyage to Mrs. Charles M.Caughy. Miss Mail·· Biggins and MissKathleen Caughy who sailed yesterdayon thc -Fuerst Bismarck" for an estendedtrip -abroad-

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The regular meeting of the RichmondCmapter of the United Daughters of theConfederacy will be held at Lee Camp.Hall at . o'clock naît Wednesday after-'noon. Arrangements for the annual teawill be made and other important mat¬ters discussed. All persons interested inConfederate work are Invited.

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Mr. L. Berger Moran, of Charlottes-ville, gave a box party in WashingtonFriday 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»; MissElizabeth Baker, Mr. Zebinoz. of theRussian Embassy,-and Mr. Pulido, charged'affaires 'of Venezuela» Mr. and Mrs.Moran and the Misses Moran afe stop¬ping at the Go-don for the winter. TheMisses Moran have a host of friends inthis city wbo watch t-.eir movementswith interest.

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(Misses Rebie and Roberta -Sllerson. ofIngleride, are,at Mrs. Duval's for the win¬ter, .and are warmly welcomed by theirfriends. Their mother, Mrs. A. R.r fìtier-son, will spend the month of January in

Asheville, -visiting hefc- daughter, Mrs.Claybrook James.

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"Fresh- Gleanings: in American FolkLore" will be the subject of the; after¬noon Monday at the Woman's Olub, withMrs.' -W. T. Robins as the entertainer,while Mrs. Landònla R. Dashiell will betrie chairman of the. occasion* A:anyvisitors''Jare in the city arid willBrace»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 watchtAe"'old'ye"àr out apd the new year iniThe 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 thehord 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 oakf?-t.?? Bedroom Suite worth 530.

Chiffoniers in oak,mahogany, or bird's-eve maple, with andwithout mirror, atmost any price youmay wish.

$3.95for large, highly pol¬ished oak Chiffonierworth $7.

$7.75for swelled front, oakChiffonier worth SII.

$8.95for handsome pol¬ished Chiffonier, withmirror, regular S12value.

White Enameledever*.· 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 worthS7.00.

Carpets and Rags.Carpets of even* description. A most

extensive assortment of Ingrains, Brus¬sels, Velvets, Axminster, etc

Heavy Ingrain Carpets, yard .... 35cExtra quality Ingrain Carpets, yard .. 60cHeavy Brussels Car*, et yard.70c

All Floor Coverings made, laid and linedfree.

Our Liberal Credit System atYour Se.vice.

The "largest assortment of Sideboardsever 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.

$229 ?? for very large and handsome£.7fD sideboard worth 530.

Chairs of every de¬scription for bedroomor dining, in oak ormahogany finish.

69cfor solid oak, canesett Chair with bracearms. Cost you 51anvwhere.

85cfor solid oak Chairworth 51.50.

$1.25for large oak Dinerworth $2.

outheru Furniture and Carpet Co.,Cor. Fousbee and. Broad Streets.

to eat and drink to the good health oíthe club.The supper was under the direction

of the folowing Committee of «Arrange¬ments: i.usses Ida Broauwick, EvieGates. Maud Chatman and Messrs. JohnTimberiake, Wime Baker and Alex. R.ch-ar««¿oi«.

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Mr. and «Mrs. Henry .Fairfax are visit¬

ing at No. 104 East Franklin Street.. .

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Miss Josephine Tyler was among theguests at a card' party given by MissMaude Gunthur, at her home in Balti¬more, Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. David W. Chalmers anddaughter, who have been spending the

holidays with Mrs. Rountrec on ParkAvenue, have returned to their home inNew 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..

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A pleasant New, Year's gathering wasthat of Mrs. Mlnetri-o at her residence,No. 120 South Sixth Steet. Refresh¬ments, music and games were enjoyedby those present-

Mr. ana Mrs. James Tinsley and theirdaughters, Misses Clare, Irene, Maggi«;and Augusta Tinsley, gave an old-fash¬ioned New Year's reception at their beau¬tiful country home, "Picuenocque," nearthis city. Many people drove out to ex¬tend their greeting and accept cf oldVirginia hospitalit.y.

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The. New Centun. Club will m<-«t Tues¬day at thc residence of Miss KateWerner.

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Mr. and Mrs. George XV. Mountcastiehave issued Invitations to the marriage(f thf-ir daughter. Miss Adeline VirginiaMountcastie, to Mr. I«».ithur Golcston*W< o*dticgc, the ceremony to take plaoeJanuary 15th in Olivet PresbyterianChurch, New Kent county.

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Ain enjoyable Twehth-Nigr.t ,*|TmnnWill be that of the Richmond Assembly,which will bo danced at the MasonicTt-mple at half-past 9. Mr. Adolph-is.Blair introducing s«->me very appropriatefigures.

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Mr. ar>a Mrs. William J. .Miller gavea charming card party Thursday night.Handsome prizes were awarded to thesuccessful 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 hignestscore was obtained by Captain Websterand Mrs. Benjamin Palmer, north ar.dsouth, and Mr. Thomas Moore and bisdummy east and west.

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The marriage of Miss Madge f.amb andDr. Alonzo A. Bllisoly has been arranged

for the 16th instant, the ceremony beingquietly preformed' at her father's home.Miss Lamb Is the charming daughter of

Colonel William Lamb, of Norfolk, andthe announcement of her engagement wasmade In December.

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Miss Alma Christian has Issued Invita¬tions for an "at home" on January T>tí\ltrova 4 to 6 o'clock- Miss Chr-st.a.î liv«»son Barton Heights, and many of herfriends from this city will fce pn»s«nt.

. u· -*rThe marriage and reception Thursday

of Miss Maria "Williams" and Mr. Catlett"Williams -will be among the leading socialevents-of the week.

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The West End Violet Social Club willmeet at the home of Miss Bessie Barnum. No. 407 Randolph Street, an Tu*»i*-"»·» wait. As this Is the'flm-»rae«t"nc:ù·

be heid after the holidays, all membersare reeiuested to ue present.

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Mr. and Mrs. George L. Currie, whospent the Christmas holidays at St.Augustine and Jacksonville, Fla., havereturned to the city.

Judge and Mrs. Edgar E. Montague,who were up for the Governor's reception"Wednesday night, have returned to theirhome In Hampton.

Dr. Robert Bryan left Wednesday forNew York, whence he will proceed toVienna to continue his stueiies.

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The Confederate Memorial Literary So¬ciety will meet Thursday, January Uth, at12 M., to act on the revision of the con¬stitution.

The Central Committee of the S. P. V.S. will meet Tuesday, January 7th, at12 M.

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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 herEuropean tour.

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A delightful party, containing some otRichmond's popular girls, will leave fora European tour in April, chaperoned by

j Miss Maria Blair, who Is such a charm-

1 ir.g traveling companion.*

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Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter, Jr.. whospent the holidays in the country, havereturned home.

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Miss Daisy Vaughan, who has beenspending the holidays at FredericksHall, has returned to the Woman's Col¬lege.

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Miss Maria Blair will lecture next

Friday at the Richmond Fornai»; Semi¬nary, taking as her subject "London."

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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.

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Mr. and Mrs. «ayin Bianton. to theregret of their'many friends, left Wed¬nesday for a three-months' visit to NowYcrk.

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Mr. and Mrs. Martineau. of Erie, Pa.,w^re the guests of honoj at a cardparty given by Mrs. William Miller lastweek.

"*.> ".**Misses Lilla Bellamy and fannie Tay¬

lor, of Wilmington. N. C. are now in tne

city, visiting Mrs. Charles E. Korden, otNo. 514 West Franklin Slreet-

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Miss Sue Spillman «aus among the «lanc¬

ers at the bal poudre in Petersburg last

week.. .

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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.

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Miss Elizabeth Field, of Omaha, Neb.,.ie visiting in this city, and was at the'Mansion -Wednesday night.

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Miss Stillwel!. of Savannah:, ts visitingMrs. Samuel Marshall, on Chestnut Hill.

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Miss Louise H'cksen, of Danville-. 1»

visiting friends in the city.

Miss Darnell, of Kentucky, with Mrs.

George C. Hagan, attended the receptionWednesday night.

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Mrs. Joe *??_·a, who spent the holidays

with Mrs. Charles Noell, in Danville, hasreturned home.

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Miss Nannie Holt Wheeler, of Buffalo,N. Y., 19 visiting Miss Bessie «larger.

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Mesdames Samuel Sho>»mako and Blaclt-ford. of Baltimore, are the guests of Mrs.E. Randolph Williams.

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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»·» wlUmeet at t'r.e residence ot Mrs. Attatroy. No. US Sast Franklin Str·»*:. M .-.·

day at noon.. «

Tho patronesses of th·» Charity S.i'.lwill 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 CoastLine.

President Stevens, of the Chesapeakeand Ohio, will make a tour of the flooddamaged 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 theCumberland Gap Dirpatch. Louisville.Henderson and St. Louis Rallwn.y Com¬pany, is In the city.

A special ser».-lce will be held at thaY. M. C. A. Hall of the Main-Street Sta-t'on of the« Ch^-.ap'ake and Ohi··» andSeaboard Air Lino this aftern:or. at 3.""*o'clock.

Curse of

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