The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-20
IN SOC|ETYS GAY VH|RL
The Past Week in NorfoIk's
Social Realm.
THE WEEK ONE OF GAYETY
A Most Enjoyable Gard Party
Germans, Soirees and Navy
yard Hops. Several Enjoy
able Receptions and
Teas. Personals.
Monday, 2lst Of January.

Teas. Personals.
The past week has been one of
social activity and the events
marked by it have been most en-
joyable.
There have been quite number
ofenotable affairs and many smaller
ones; several hops, the senior ger.
man on Friday night and several
delie htfui teas, receptions and card
parties. have all contributed to the
gayety.
The arrival of the three magniG-
cen, cruisers, New York" "Min.
neapolis," and "Columbia, have
augmented the presence OF that al
ways popular brand of the social
lion, naval officers. At every of the
week they have beeu much in evl.
dence, aud for the time being have
quite overshadowed the plain mis-.
ters.
MRS. Wakes GARD PARTY.
Mrs. Richard Wake gave de.
hghtful progressive euchre party on
Wednesday night to her guest, Miss
Bra1ton. The ladies' first prize, a
handsome purse or card case, was
won by two. 1t was cut for by
Miss Pnttie Taylor and Miss
Nicely. the latter winning it.
The second ladies' prize, a gold
sword hat pin, was won by Miss
Brazton. First gentlsmsn's prize, IL
Russia leather photograph frame,
won by DR.. Field, and second gen
tleDan's prize. q silver stamp box,
vas won by MIR. Richard @. Taylor.
a beautiful supper was served later
IN the evening. The same night tho
Misses Serpell gave
DELIGHTFUL GARD PARTY.
]Red Whist was played. 1t is q
New, game in which only the red
cards count, the greatest number of
these cards winning the game. The
nrst iady's prize--a cut glass vinal-
grette--was won by Miss Bessie
Chamberlain. The first gentleman's
prlze-a silver hask-was won by
MIR. Lions, U. S. N. The consola.
zion prize was cut for and won by
Mr. John Wingiield.
Later on a handson @ sumner vas
H6is eSa Ned. IL Was given 10
Miss Stuart. Among the guests were
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. M. Coohe, MIR,
and Mrs. Frank Warrington, Mr..
and Mrs. Killiam, Miss Lncy Ward,
Miss Bessie Cham berlain, Miss Rod,
MISS Moore, Miss Gussie Newton.
MISS Leila Archer, Miss Carmichael.
Miss Virginia Starke and Miss
Johns, Messrs. Peele. Battle, Henry
and frlebus, Carpenter and Messrs.
Lion, Baker and johnson OF the
navy.
CHARMING CAT HoMR."
Mrs. j. r. Hubsrd's and Miss
Louie Taylor's cat home" Thurs.
day wGs charming event. The
rooms were beautifully dacore; ed
with cut flowers ard palms, pink
being the prevailing color, making
all look beautiful. Mrs. Hubard
and Miss Taylor were assisted by
misses Bessie Chamberlain, Annie
Old, Conrad, King and many other
charming ladies. Delicious refresh.
nents were served. The evening
ended most delightfully."-, cards be
1ng the game. These sat homes"
Will be every Tuesday in January.
THE NAVY YARD HOPS.
On Thursday night most enjoy.
able hop was gwen by the officers of
the cruiser Raleigh, ID the sail loft,
The Post Band was in attendance
and large number of couples trip.
PED away the hours until late
hour.
D. The hop on the Franklin on Tues.
dhy afternoon was O very pleasant
niiair, as was the regular Saturday
mop yesterday afternoon.
Cards are out for hop on the
6lst ,petant. which promises to be
most brilliant affair.
MISS ODDS CAT HOME"
On Thursday evening Miss Anpie
Old was at homo to her lady friends.
she will continue her receptions
Thnrsdays during January.
WHIST CLUB.
The Whist Club met at the resi-.
qence OF MIR. Fl. l.. Smith, on Butte
sesesh on Tuesday night. Among