Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 201, 28 May 1909 — Page 5

THE RICHMOND FAJuItADIUlI AKD SUN-TEUSGiiA SI, FRroAT, 3IAT 28, 1903.

PAGE FIVE. ? NEWS OF SOCIET What Is Doing in Social, Club and Art Circles. Miss Elizabeth R. Thomas

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Started off with a great boom everybody finds them exactly as we said. Beautiful, well tailored, correct in style, the best clothes possible; proper shadings. They find Black, Navy, Green and pretty fancies. All sizes are represented and all selling at ONE-THIRD OFF. . This Sale of Ladies'-and Misses' Suits is not for a day only, but continues all next week or until all are sold. BUY A SUIT AT A BIG DISCOUNT, that is correct in Style now, and willemain so during the coming Fall and Winter. This means a heavy loss to us; it means a tremendous Suit Bargain for every woman that buys. Advance showings of Ladies' Suits for the coming Fail show but little change in style from those of the past Spring season; every suit in this sale are the best and latest Spring models. The cloths being shown for Fall are absolutely the same or similar, to those you can now buy at

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Every size is represented from 16 age up to 42 bust. Especially do we call attention to the fact that . , 75 OF THESE SUITS ARE ON COLORS The fabrics are practically all striped worsteds, the most desirable cloth for the coming Fall Season. We tell you of these suits in detail. We recommend them as being correct in every way, tailoring, design and fabrics. You will find exactly as represented. No Charge for Alterations Wc Want to Sell Them.

'30 Ladies' and Misses' Spring Jackets, all light colors, most ofthem all wool cloths in pretty stripes. The former price of the Jackets was $5. We offer them tomorrow and as long as they last, at .

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Have you. seen them ? We mean the beautiful Linene Long Cluny Lace Trimmed Suits. We show them at

Colors Linon, White, Light Blue and Pink. 'They're it" Don't buy until you see.

This store has never offered so grand an opportunity to suit buyers. We omitted in above description to mention the fact that many of these splendid suits are composed of Travelers' Saorrapfles already marked much under the regular price. These also are included in .this One-Third Off Discount Reduction

Everything this time is to the good of the customer. Do Not Forget That This Suit Sale Is Now in Progress and Will Continue Until All Are Sold.

8th and Main, Richmond.

WHERE ALL THE CARS STOP

The engagement of Mr. Claude Keener, of Fountain City, to Miss Hazel Phelps, of Muncie has been announc

ed. Miss Phelps Is a former resident of this city. Mr. Keever Is editor of the Fountain City Times, and is popular in business and social circles. The Muncie Star contains the following article concerning the affair:

At a prettily appointed dinner given at Hotel Dataware, Miss Hazel Phelps announced her engagement to Mr.

Claude Keever, of Fountain City. The

guests in the party responded to the inscription on the place cards, "Advice to a Young Married Woman." The color scheme was in pink and was prettily carried out in the candles and flowers. Covers were laid for Mesdames E. P. Miles. Martha Ivins. the Misses Harriett McClellan. Laura Llddle, Beatrice Marsh, Christina Thompson, Rosetta Clark, Rolena Starbuck, Emma Cammack, Mildred Phelps and Josephine Besaw. Miss Harriet McClellan has Issued invitations for a picnic on May 30 in honor of MIm Phelps and Mrs. E. P. Wiles will entertain on the afternoon of June 3, for Miss Phelps. Miss Phelps is a very popular and well known young woman and for the past three years has been a member of the faculty of the high school. Jt Jt Jt Mrs. J. H. Scott and Mrs. J. W. Stewart of Goodland, Ind., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Misner of South Eleventh street. Jt Jt Jt A large number of persons from town attended the recital given Thursday evening at Earlham college by Miss Grace Stanley, a June graduate. She was assisted by Miss Grace Forrey, a violinist. Miss Stanley showed remarkable musical ability in the rendition of her numbers last evening. Miss Lucy Francisco, who is in charge of the music department is a most excellent teacher, the fact being fully demonstrated last evening when her pupil, Miss Stanley made such a good appearance. The numbers played by Miss Forrey were very beautiful. Jt Jt

appointed card company last evening

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at her home on North I street. The house was attractively decorated with flowers. Euchre was played at two

tables. Mrs. Howard Golden, Mrs.

Henry Kamp and Miss Lovica Thomas were given the favors. At the close of. the game a dainty luncheon in three courses was served. Carnations and

Roses were used in arranging the ta

ble. The guests were: Mrs. Henry P. Miller, Mrs. Howard Golden, Mrs. Henry Kamp, Mrs. Christian Lichtenfels,

Mrs. John D. Maag, Mrs. Harry Williams, Miss Lovica Thomas and Mrs. Kirkman. JS J Jt Mrs. Margaret Coons of Red Key, Indiana, is the guest of friends and rel

atives in this city.

Jt Jt Jt Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Parks will go to Brpokville to spend the week-end. & j J? Mrs. Grace Porterfield Polk and son Ralph. Jr., of Indianapolis, will come Saturday to be the guests of Mrs. Polk's mother. Mrs. Minerva Porterfield, 324 Kinsey Btreet. Mrs. Polk Is well known in musical circles of this city. Her voice is exceptionally good. j Jt The graduation frocks of the year, whether for grammar and high schools or for college, will all practically be of the princess shape, and a host of lingerie ones will be seen. For grammar and high school there is nothing so suitable asva fine lawn

or mull, with lace and needlework.

for a young girl.

But many a girl will overrule her sensible mother and wear silk gauzes

or even silky, opaque materials.

Crepe de chine and chiffon cloth axe

perennial favorites.

Silk cashmere will be extensively

used this year.

So, too. will the new thin silk otto

man, which has the large cord of the

old and thicker weave. The returned crape cloth of thin, al

most gauzy texture is a practical material for such gowns. It is fine and

clinging and lends itself to elaboration. Jt J Mrs. May Lewis : of Anderson and Miss Lewis of Mount Carmel. were guests Thursday of Rev. and Mrs. Leon Jones. Jt J Preparations are being made by the ladles of the United Brethren church for a Children's Day program. All children who are to participate in the entertainment are requested to meet at the church Saturday afternoon at two-thirty o'clock.

LADIES' UNDERGARMENT. This semi-Atting garment is eat with panel extending the wboie length of U; front and the? pnrl is straight as fai down as tbr jdarket opens and franr there down flarrs. The top is finished ith a piere of embroidered -dpr. through which a ribbon is ran and the edges are finished with raL lace. This pattrrn is cot in three sixes, 33, 56 and . 0 hast measure. Size 36 requires 3 yards of 36 inch material. Price of pattern 429 is 10 rents. No, 439.

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Club Meetings for Today

The Woman's Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church is meeting this afternoon at the church. Dorcas society is meeting this afternoon with Mrs. George Fox at her home. South Flfteentu street. Mary Hill W. C. T. U. is meeting this afternoon with Mrs. Hill. 1118 Hunt street. A social and card party will be given this evening in St. Mary's hall. Mrs. Schirmeyer is entertaining a company of friends this afternoon. J. T. Club meets with Mrs. Charles Kuhlman.

CLUB NOTES

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The Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Second Presbyterian

church was pleasantly entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. F. D. El

lis. The devotional exercises were

led by Mrs. L. U. Overman. "Porto Rico and Cuba" was the subject for a talk given by the Rev. Robert Dunaway. Mrs. F. D. Warder read a paper on "Work in Our Stations in Siam and Laos." Several mi'sical numbers were given by Miss Ruth Mumbower.

Light refreshments were served and a

social hour followed. Mrs. Warner will be hostess for the June meeting

of the society.

31 jS tjS Mrs. Oscar Hastings gave an excel

lent report of the state convention

of the G. A. R. and W. R. C held at

Crawfordsville, Ind., the report being read at a meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps held yesterday afternoon In the G. A. R. hall. Several important business matters were also discussed at this time.

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Members of a missionary circle of the Universalis church met yesterday; afternoon at the home of Mrs. Roser on South Tenth street. Miss Beeson was the leader for the afternoon, the subject for discussion being "Humility." An interesting talk on state work was given by Mrs. Lewis of Anderson. Mrs. Bair assisted the hostess in serving luncheon. Mrs. Brown will entertain the society in June at her home on North Twenty-second street. j J Mr. and Mrs. Walter Paulus were host and hostess for a meeting of the Eureka Card club last evening at their home on North A street. Euchre was played at three tables. Mrs. Harmon Wierhake. Mr. Walter Paulus and Mr. Adolph Stauber were given the favors. Luncheon followed the game. In two weeks Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Meyer will entertain the club at their home on Laurel street. Jt J Jt The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturdav afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jennie Yaryan on No-th Tenth street. . The meeting will h: called at two-thirty o'clock. Jt J J The Standard Bearers society of the Grace M. E. church will meet at two-thirty o'clock Saturday afternoon at the church parsonage. A good attendance of members is desired. J Jt Jt Mrs. Ballinger entertained yesterday afternoon with a thimble party at her home on North Eighth street The guests included women who are members of the Reid Memorial church. Needlework, guessing games and social conversation featured the afternoon. The assistants for the affair

were Mrs. Bishop. Mrs. Brown, Mrs. C.

N. White? Mrs. A.'C. Ogborn and Miss Lulu Hammond. The afternoon was a most pleasant one. Jt Jt jt The closing meeting for the season of the Sbeeoshead c!ib was held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klute. Cards furnished the evening's amusements. Luncheon was served after the game. The club m ill probably reorganize next season. ' ' , Jt Jt Jt -:" One of the most charminsr affairs in club circles yesterday mas the frolic" of the Thursday Whist club held at the tome of Mrs. H-rrv Shaw in the R?ed f!?ts. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Richard Van Sant, In extending hospitalities. ; National col-

Iors. ferns and " plants were used In decorating the rooms where the guests were received. All those bidden were

requested to come in costume repre Renting a nation. The hostesses wore African costumes. Whist was played at three tables. Mr?. Van Sant and Mrs. Sol Frankel won the favors. The special guests for the afternoon were Mrs. Lew Kluter. Mrs." Frankel and Mrs. Elmer Smith. Luncheon was served after the game. The place cards were hand painted designs embellished with the coat-of-arms of the various nations. Mrs. Smyser and Mrs. Walter Ratliff will entertain the club In two weeks at the Ratliff home, northwest of the city. J Jt Mrs. Rady entertained emmbers of the Thursday card club yesterday at her home on North D street. Cards were played at four tables. Mrs. Chas. Weber and Mrs. Wickenieyer were given the favors. Luncheon was served after the game. . In two weeks the club will meet with Mrs. Weber.

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