Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-01
:. Ford. Mr.. Ellost, and Hiss Nellie Fray
acrsrs or MRS. CARTER.

New Kent county. Miss Alice Whitlock. OF
Richmond: Misses Mabel Clnrke, scnie
Hickman, Hattie Hickman. Pearl Condry.
Irene Talloy. Kate GriRRs. Annie hechler.
Matte Mountoastle, Lottie DAVIS, nate
sullivan. and Mr. aud Mrs. Woodbridge.
Among tho gentlemen we're hepsrs. shell
ton w. DAVIS, Robert BraxtoD. Willie Sui
Ivan, Eddie Mallory, Joseph Csmoll, JET
feson Powers. Willie GRAY, Lewis MAYO,
Nelson FarInholt, of Richmond, and VIII
lie r. Farinholt. OF BarhamsyIllc.
ELECTRICAL LUNCH.
Mrs. Wilbur. wife Of the superintendent,
and Mrs, CralRie, wife OF the assistant su-
perintendent Of the Railway Electric Com
pany. save the employees Of the line q
very nice entertainment few evenings
since ,n the shape Of lunch. This con-
sisted Of sandwiches and other good
things. and was greatly enjoyed and appre-
Grated by the men. THESE little occasions
serve 10 tighten the burdens OF men who
( have so much 20 do and to contend with
in their daily pursuits. aud who are so
much exposed TO the severity Of this WIN
! try weather.
~ HONOR or =. 3. 3. AND p. CLUE.
pleasant entertainment was gwen on
| Wednesday evening at the residence OF
Mr.. Pat. NcDonough. when q party OF
Young ladies entertained the SOUtb-Side
| Social and Pleasure Club. Dancing was
| INDUCED in until midnight. when the
guests proceeded to the dlningToom,
where "A delightful supper was served;
! The tables were tastefully arranged and
| beautifully decorated with eyergreens.
| the following were in attendance: Misses
| NJ. HUGHES. ~. Begley, J.. Foster. X. ana
A. Rankin. X. and J. 0'Hara, NJ. and a.
| Campbell, NJ. Terry, G. Alberts, A. Nc
| Cuhn, AZ. Woods, NJ. Berry. q. Elkin. n.
Hcaley. Messrs. W. Doherty. T. Burk, j.
Baocigallopi, L. Moore. A. Meyer. j. Gala
haa, }. Fitzpatrick, 4. Callahan, }.
Schriber, /. Frances, N. Bernstein, J..
Marion. j. Hill, j. Webber, t.. Nav, j.
Duffy. j. Moore. J. Dugan. i. Woods, r.
Crostic. 3. Taylor, III. Tralnam, James HUI,
and j. Conway.
FULTON sUkPRIsE-PARTY.
A pleasant surprise-party was given Miss
Alice Sutherland on Friday evening at her
residence on Nicholson street. Fulton.
Among those present we're Misses Addie
Carter, Susie Norman (of Danvile), Rosa
Bntton. Katie Johnson, Emma Parr. Ida
spear, and Alice and Lizzie sutherland.
| The gentlemen were MessTs. Roy Garter,
Joe SanderlIn. William Moro1ock. Charles
Ezekiel, and Mr. S;reat. Refreshments
were served and anusements were Kept
up until late hour. The party was chape-
rOned by Mrs. Sutherland and Mrs. Har-
man.
now THY WAITED FOR SANTA CLAUS.
One Of the most interesting entertain
ments of the season was the rendering OF
the cantata, How We Waited for Santa
Claus" by a numoer Of the children of
the Third Presbyterian Sunday school on
Monday night The lecture-roOm was
packed 20 its utmost and every one was
delighted with the perfect success OF the
occasion. TOO much cannot be said IN
praise of Miss Mamie Hill, the skilled
manager of the cantsta, for the way she
had trained the actors, aud OF her assist
ant, Miss Evie Caldwell, for drilling the
boys. This cantata, by urgent request.
Will be repeated at an early day.
CHARMING BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Miss Belle MCGOWAN entertained large
number of friends at her residence on
Thursday evening III honor OF her birth
dRy Miss McGowan was assisted III re-
ceiving by Mrs. John Coltart. Dancing
was engaged in until the wee sma'
hours" of morning. About midnight the
guests partook of u charming collation..
Among those present were Misses Lillian
Gathright, Adele 1insley, Belle Ioomey,
Essie Forde, Lizzie BaltZ, Florence Thomas.
Mary Higgins. Belle Bender. Ruth Wright,
Melissa Duncan, and Belle McGowan {;
Messrs. Thomas Fendron, May Holt, w.
A. Stack X. Richardson, ". McGowan, >.
Sheppard, john 1oomey. J. McGowan. X.
Williams, W. Condrey. Nj. Higgins. W.
Femson, T.. Wright. W. Underwood,
Walker Forde, Joe McGowan. John Col
tart, and Others. About morning the
friends dispersed, wishing their fair hostess
many returns OF her birthday.
ENTERTAINED Hgn FRIENDS.
The friends of MISS Lucille Pizzini,
daughter of Captain Andrew PlzzinI, were
charmingly entertained at her home, No.
7lg east Grace street. Thursday evening.
The parlors and dining room were bril-
lantly illuminated and the decorations
were in n beautiful shade OF pink. 4
splendid collation. was served at IL +. NJ.
here were present besides the hostess
and her parents Misses Lottie Redtord
SalIie Ynncey. Annie PizEini. Resale
Hoaly. Lille Wood. and Estelle Pizzini,
and Messrs. Allie Sands, Spottswood Well
ford, &. Is. West, CapeTs BolsSeeu, Andrew
Pizzlni, and James Moore.
ST. JAMES METHODIST CHURCH.
The st. james Methodist Sunday school
had their Christmas festival on Friday
night at the rooms. Twsnty-ninth and Clay
streets. The house was crowded with the
parents and friends of the scholars. A
very attractive programme was rendered
by the children. Santa Claus MIR. Her
bert Lipscomb), assisted by Grandfather
(Mr. Charles II. Crew., filed the hearts &c
OVERLOOKING with JOY and the hands with
candies and fruit. Thirteen children re.
ceived prizes tor attendance, which were
presented to the scholars by the pastor,
Rev. III. p. Mitchell. The superintendent
Mr.. A. Il. Cheatham, was presented with 8
Commentary by the school in token OF
taeir affection for him. Mr.. Cheatham's
remarks in receiving the testimonial were
very touching. The prospects OF tins
church and school are very encouraging.
There will be very important meeting OF
the church this afternoon at 81 o'clock, al
which time the stewards will report the
permanent name tor the church. An OPP
portunity will be given any desiring tc
connect themselves with the new church
TO do so.
THE TWO FULTON SCHOOLS.
On Tuesday night last the Denny Street
Methodist Episcopal Sunday school held
their annual Christmas entertainment
Santa Claus did not make his usual round
but the old country candy-mill," with
its large wlnd-wheel, aud the genial mil
Ter" were his able substitutes in the
making and dispensing OF the goodies. The
entertainment consisted OF vocal and in.
strumental music. rotations dialogues
etc, and was much enjoyed. Among those
who took part were Captain George M.
Rogers, Mir. W. 4. Christian (the miller
Mrs. John Page, Mr.. Thomas Weimer. Miss
Virgie Gau'd ding, Masters Charles Mosley
Willie Page, Frank Anderson, Charles Mar.
low, Linda Gauldlng. Sadie Weimer, and
Josie Rogers.
The annual Christmas carnival Of the
Fulton Baptist Sunday school was held
Thursday night. The solo by Miss Addie
Carter and the Rotations by Miss Katie
Harden and Mss Maud Mills were espe.
cially interesting. The gifts were hand.
some and an unusual number presented.
The pastor. Rev. DR.. 1heo. Whitfield. and