Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-13
SUFFOLk'S SOCIAL NOTES.
Observance Of tine Week Of Prayer-Fair
Stockholders Elect Oficcrs.

byterian churches. The weather was
quite inclement several nlghta but the
attendance on the meetings was quite
good.
The officers Of the Phoenix Steam Fire
Engine Company gave a banquet last
Monday night TO the members OF the
company. The Mayor and councilmeh
were guests Of the evening, and made
speeches, which Were well received.
Eiitor Booker. OF the Herald, gives
evidences OF prosperity and de,ermlna-
ton to sustain his reputation for first
class work by adding a quantity or new
material to his job-ofice. He also con-
templates Issuing a special trade-edition
of the Herald next week.
Mr.. Jesse Jones died at his home. In
the West End, on Tuesliy morning. Ja''-
uary s, 1885. at o'clock, In the 80 year
Of his age.
Mr.. W. II. jones' Jr., cashier Of tie
Farmers Bank OF Nansemond. and Mr..
Sidney Britt, a prominent businessman
Of Suffolk. have been In Richmond THIS
week on business.
Miss Katie Nanderslice. n daughter OF
Rev. George c. Vanderslice. j.. d.. or
Richmond, has returned TO Suffolk Col
lege 10 resume her studies
MISS lphNleltc tOrDt.l, WHO mas b'th
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Walter w. Eley. OF
Suffolk, left on Thursday for Bacon's
Castle, Surry county, 10 take charge OF
a school for the ensuing session. Miss
Corbell, who is beautiful and accom-
p.ished young lady, is a niece Of Mrs.
General George l.. Pickett. widow OF the
gallant Confederate hero OF Gettysburg.
Miss Dale Boswell Is visiting relatives
in Baltimore.
Miss Mamie Hayden. OF Smithneld. IS
visiting the family Of her uncle. Dr. j.
T. kilby. OF Suffolk.
Mr. William H. Andrews. of Norfolk.
formerly of Isle Of Wight county. and
later OF Suffolk. Will lead 10 Hymen's
alter next "Wednesday, January lC, 1925,
Miss Alice V. Davis. Of Norfolk. a very
pretty and popular young lady, who was
a pupil al Suffolk College few sessions
ago.
MIR. Reps o. Robertson. Of Charlotte
county. accompanied by his son. George.
has been visiting his sister, Mrs. VI. 4.
Elan, Of Suffolk.
Miss Matte boswell returned TO Bal
timore last week to resume her music
studies al Peabody Institute.
Mr. VI. b. Cobb and wife. OF Bruins
wick. Me, have been visiting his broth
ers, Messrs W. T.. and A. H. Cobb pro-
prletors of the Suffolk knittiHg-Mi!ls, du-
ring the past week.
Mr.. Preston Brothers's family. who
have for many years resided in Norfolk
county, near Portsmouth, have moved 10
Suffolk. where they viii reside in future.
Miss Noveiia Darden has returned to
SUFFOLK. after pleasant visit to rela-
ives In Newport News.
Last Wednesday night Mrs. II. r.
Misses May Cockey ana Bergyl Wilson,
of Batimo.e, who are guests Of Mrs
W. W. Cockey, a sister Of the hostess
MEs Isabel HUGE, Of New York. who
has been visiting Miss Lizzie Baker OF
SUFFOLK. LEFT here on Wednesday for
portsmouth, en- route 20 her home
Rev. Or. 5. s. Lambeth and wife. OF
Churchland Will celebrate their silver
wedding on Friday. January %. 1885. at
the Methodist parsonage at that place.
reception hours from to 10 o'clock
T. NJ.
Captain w. II. Lawrence. sir knight
commander of Withers Division. No I.
Uniformed Rank, Knights of Pythias.
was the recipient Of a handsome gold
Watch-chain and a silver Aowor-yase last
Tuesday evening-the first meeting of the
division In the new year. The present
were given by the members of the d.
VISION as testimonial of their esteem
lor captain Lawrence as an efficient
commander, and TO show their apprecia-
tlon OF his zeal and energy in advancing
the Interests Of the organization.
Excelsior Lodge, No. Il. \. Q. l.. w,
has installed the following officers for
the current term: Robert J. Norfleet
master-workman; J. G. Freeny, fore
man; Edgar Lawshe, overseer; w. H.
10 4 Ialy
ii. Howell, iinancier; NJ. +. Lloyd. re-
corder; $. J. Carr, inner watch; Or. W. u.
Wood. outer watch NJ. +. Lloyd, repre-
sentative 10 Grand Lodge.
The stockholders of the Suffolk Fair
Association have chosen the following
officers TO conduct its affairs for this
year-namely: G. W. Nurney, president;
j. {. Smith, vce-president. j. Walter
Hosier. secretary; Claude W. Wright.
treasurer. Board Of Directors-J. c.
Smith. G. ". Wright. y. q. Norileet. Il.
H. Dumylle, Il. NJ Bruce. NJ. +. Lloyd,
J. c. Bel. and sydney Britt Executive
Committee. b. Primer. Il. Il. Dumvile,
and j. Il. Norfeet.
Franklin Lodge. No. 81. knights OF
Pythias, has elected the following officers
for the ensuing term: j. V. Boone. chan
cellor commander; Charles ii. Bond. vice.
commander; 9. c. Vaughan. prelate: j.
X. Howell master of eXchequer; w. II.
Stroud, master Of finance; Charles NJ.
Howell. master-at-arms: L. X. Edwards.
\. H. Gardner. and W. ii. J.. Goodman.
trustees: \. VI. Brownley, representative
TO the Grand Lodge. The installation cere-
monies will take place on Thursday eve
ming, January II, 1895.
The Windsor Academy Literary Society
at its regular meeting last Monday night
elected the following officers for the
ensuing term: J. NJ. Roberts. president;
NJ. G. Powell. Vicc-prcsident: w. $. Webb,
secretary; q. H. Johnson, treasurer: G. f..
ST. John, critic; T. l.. Lash. censor. Ques-
ton Committees II. Edwards and Il.
j. Roberts. Executive Committee-W. L.
Johnson ana Z. p. Deans.
Miss Mamie Bryan. Of Spartanburg. S.
c., is visiting her cousins, the Misses
Rabcy, OF Nansemond county
Cards of invitation have been sent out
announcing the marriage of Miss Mamie
Rarham, daughter of Mir III. T. Barham.
a prominent citizen Of Capron. Southamp-
ton county. Va. 10 Mr.. John c. Mat
thews. OF North Carolina. which viii take
place In the Methodist church at Capron
on Wednesday, January l6. 1895.
The Boykins and Newsoms Baptist
churches in Southampton county. have
extended call to Rev. h. II. Burruss. Of
Martinsville, Va, which 1t is thought
he viii accept.
Rev. IL. W Battle u. D., Of Petersburg.
one Of the most eloquent and learned
divines OF the state. will deliver lecture
Mt Driver, Nansemond county. next Tues
day night, January Is, 1885, Cor the beneht
OF Nansemond Baptist church.
Mt Nebo Royal Arch Chapter, OF Suf-
folk. will hold very important convo-
cation next Monday night.
A Powerful Friend.
Mr.. keenan,, Of the Pittsburg Press,
was a visitor at the Headquarters OF the
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