Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-03
BACHELORS ENTERTAIN FRIENDS.
Progressive Games ana Inspirihe
Music Followed by supper.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, March l.
fcnocial1-One of the most unique and
recherche affairs Of the winter was given
Monday night by five Of the social favor
ties of Newport News-Messrs. Marye'
Griffin. Archibald, Hillyer, and Barclay.
These gentlemen received their guests
In their large recepton-room, which was
made into a bower of beauty by the soft
glare Of shaded lamps. behind which were
hanks of palms. "ot,ed plants, and
uraatbs Of smilav seemed almost in
credible that l. .ors' abode could
have been transformed into such place
Of enchantment.
Progressive games and inspiring music
entertained the guests for couple OF
hours. after which a delicious supper was
served. The successful players were MIS-.
Charles a. Broun. Of New YORK. VINO won
a handsome silver souvenir; MT. A. -.
HOPKINS, silver match-safe; MISS Nepp
and Mr.. L. j.. Saunders won the eonsola-
tions. Among the guests were Mrs. IL.
+. Parker (chaperone), In brocade ana
diamonds: Mrs. II. b. Bailey. black SILK
and mink velvet: Mrs. Charles \. Brown,
blue crepe velvet. and lace; Miss Nash,
OF Norfolk white organdie; Miss r. Gay,
black silk and velvet: Miss Parker, pink
satin; Miss Reynolds. yellow satin and
black velvet; Miss Denie Taylor. lavender
silk: Miss Bessie Taylor, white satin; Miss
Sallie Braxton. white silk; Miss Susie
Braxton, black silk Miss Clarke. laven-
der crepon lace trimmings; Miss Thomas.
OF Richmond. pink organdie; Miss Lefebre,
of Ashland. brocade silk. The gentlemen
were Messrs. A. l.. Hopkins. Robert
Stocker. S. l.. Wood. - Palm, b. s.
Robinson. II. Il. Parker. Jr, H. Il. Bailey.
l.. G. Saunders. Harry SireZey, j. A.
Massey. T.. l.. Herndon. James Plummer,
r. r. Mayre. V. r. Barclay, J. ID. Grif-
fin, ". L. Hlyer. S. s. Archibald, Drs.
Horace Taylor j. r. Bagby, b. r. Gary.
of this city; Messrs. Tomas. Laurence.
and Charles r. Wilton. Of Portsmouth.
Tuesday night the young ladies OF the
Presbyterian church gave a very delight
full birthday party" each persons age
being the number Of pennies charged for
admission. 1t is needless TO say that
sweet sixteen" maidens were very much
In demand by the gallant beaux. for sell
dom is so much pleasure bestowed for a
small sum. REGULATIONS, vocal and In
strumental music. and dainty repast
whiled away several pleasant hours The
ever popular "fortuneteller' In gypsy
costume was the source of great merri-
ment.
The Senior Whist Club was very plea
sanity entertained by Mrs. w. +. Live
zey on Thursday night. This club. which
has afforded so much pleasure this win
ter. will continue through Lent.
Quite number of Newport News peo
pie went to Norfolk on the tug Monday
night to attend the concert given by The
University OF Virginia Glee Club.
PERSONAL
Mr.. Clarence Robinson has returned
from brief visit to Washington anc
Baltimore.
Miss Louise Nash has returned. after
very delightful visit TO Mrs. II. Il
Bailey. TO her home in Norfolk.
Naval J. j. Woodland left
Saturday afternoon for Washington.
Miss Louie Gaines. Of Burkeville. Is
visiting Mrs. w. L. Kause. on Twenty
Nth street
Colone, ii. de Il. Clay left Monday eve
ming for an extended business trip in the
North.
Miss Eliza southall, Of smithfeld. Is
visiting Miss Wilson, on Thir,ieth street
Mr.. J. L. Taylor left Wednesday morn
Ing for visit to Richmond
T. Il. Southland, OF Brooklyn, n. Y, ar
rived at Hotel Warwick Wednesday eve
ming.
Mr. Lewis Miller Of Baltimore. arrived
here on Thursday.
Rev. L. T. Wexford and wife, OF this
city. are visiting relatives in Richmond.
Mr.. Charles Weisiger. Of Richmond, was
at Hotel Warwick Thursday.
Mrs. George w. helms has returned,
after a months visit to friends and rela-
tives In Richmond
Mrs. Slower and children have returned
from an extended visit to her parents, In
Wilmington, Del
Mr.. A. II. Henly returned Thursday.
after a ten-days trip to Richmond.