Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-03-24
NEWPORT NEWS SOCIAL NOTES.
Mrs. Hownrd's Tea In Honor of Mrs.
BOcOck-fmprOvem in Streets.

Mrs. HOward's Tea In Honor of Mrs.
BocOck-imprOveme i'm Streets.
NEWPORT NEWS, March 23.-(Special)
A very charming and informal tea was
given Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Il. G..
Howard al her home, Twenty-seventh
street and West avenue, in compliment to
Mrs. Il. s. Bocock. Among the guests
were Mesdames Ftsimons. Richard
Walker. G. W. Nelms, X. NJ. Newton,
w. b. Livezey. II. T. Bailey, *. Kane.
George Nelms. Horace Jones. r. II. Well
ford w. A. Post, j. L. Clarke. Newton,
Elliott. Bruce, Richard Howard. Willett.
A c. Garrett, ii. Il. Parker, John Will
liams, Robert T. Reynolds, I. S. Bo-
cock. c. W. Reynolds. Poe. of Washing
ton. Hammond. of Boston: Young. of
North Carolina, and Willett, Of New
York.
The flag drill on Tuesday evening at
Johnsons Opera-House by the Cleaners
Society Of the Methodist church, was a
great success in every particular, and
was greeted by a very appreciative au-
dlence. REGULATIONS. vocal and instru-
mental music, and selections by the Man
dolin Club received generous applause. The
flag drill. under the direction of Pro-
fessor Huffman. was exceptionally we'll
executed.
The fourth entertainment Of the Young
Mems Christian Association concert VIII
be given here on Monday evening, and
premises to be exceptionally fine. The
programme will be entirely humorous,
and includes Mr.. Harry NJ. Peckham,
Mr.. John r. Dillon. Mr.. Eugene \ Cas-
set, and Miss Adele Weber, four al
New Yorks best humorsts. These en-
tertainments have been very much en-
ioyed by the people of this city du-
ring the past winter.
Mr. j. w. Ray, the former manager
Of the Western Union telegraph office
in this city, has accepted more lucra-
tive position with the same company In
Wilmington, n. c.
The insurance and real estate firm OF
Nelms, Menefee & Co. have dissolved
partnership. The former title of c. B..
Nelms & Brothers. so we'll known mere,
will be renewed
Miss Alice Lefebre. who has been the
guest of Mrs. Ballard for several weeks.
has returned to her home in Richmond.
Mr. Joseph Cav. formerly with John W..
Burran, Wholesale and retail druggist,
of Norfolk. has accepted position with
A r. c. Klor. of this city.
Mrs Talbert. OF Richmond. is visiting
friends IN tnlS Guy.
Mrs. Theodore Livezey, Of Philadelphia,
in the guest of Mrs. John G. Lvezey. on
West avenue.
MIR. Guy Cochran, who has been In the
city in the interest of the Baltimore
building and Loan Association, has re-
turned to Baltimore.
Rev. George 5. Mott has returned to
his home, in Pennington, " J.
Mr.. 8. w. True and wife. of Philadel-
phia. are in the city.
Miss Venable. of Charlottesville, is the
guest of the Misses Braxton.
Miss Addle New. of Portsmouth, Is in
tile city, visiting her sister, Mrs. A. g
5cnes.
for Richmond Monday, where she VIII
make make her future home.
Misses Mamie and Jessie Parker, OF
Smitbdeld. who have been visiting Mrs.
II. Il. Bailey, have returned home.
Mr.. l.. b. Tompson. travelling agent
Of the Babcock Prlntlng-Press Company
left Wednesday morning for winston ~
c.. after a brief visit 10 this city
Miss Lizzie Braxton has returned. AFTER
a delightful visit OF several weeks 10
friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. IT. G. Barham left Tuesday Tor
visit TO his home. in Surry county.
MT. j. II. NeiNlS, WIN TO" DNN'' -
city for the past few days. has returned 10
his home. In Windsor Va.
Mr. +. Williamson has returned 10 ms
home. In North Carolina, after priei
visit TO his friends in this city.
Miss Susie Braxton leaves Monday for
a visit to friends in Washington
Mr.. Taylor Harrison left Saturday LOT
his home, In Richmond. to spend several
days.
The Rev Mr. Provost. missionary
from Alaska, delivered most interesting
lecture at st. PauPs Episcopal church
Wednesday afternoon.
IMPROVEMENTS.
The work of grading Twenty fourth ana
Twenty-fifth streets to the river Is pro-
crossing very rapidly. despite the un-
favorable weather that we have had since
this work began. Colonel c. NJ. Braxton'
who Is doing this work, has a large force
employed. and the general opinion IS that
this will be one OF the biggest improve
ments Newport News has had for num-
Der Of years. The railway connection
has been completed. and passengers from
Norfolk and Richmond can visit the snip
building plant via the electricians Will
out walking a hundred yards.
During the excavation on Twenty-htth
street q few days ago the workmen
found two human skulls. They were
doubtless those OF some sailors. as they
were found within few yards OF the