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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
A Lawn Party Tomorrow.

ST. Anne's Benevolent Society. q nom
seStarian charitable organization of
s S. VIII give on the grounds of the
morrow (Monday) and Tuesday niebte
IN the event Of rain Monday then the
entertainment will be given on Tues
dav and Wednesday nights. The So
cietv is in debt. it's generosity last win
ter exceeding its means, so this party
II Is hoped that q fair sum NAV he ro;s
ed to enable the society to begin again
It's charities. which are mainly the bro
viding of the worthy poor with food
iuel and shoes. The Virginian is asked
10 aid with word this women's work
I9r sweet charitY's sake. and does II
gladly. The ladies say that refrast,
ments Will be served and Bfcyciists vel
coined on the brightly lighted grounds
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Deaths DoinCs.

AT 3:45 o'clock yesterday morning Mr..
Dennis Ahern. well-known and re-
soec,ed citizen OF Norfolk, died at his
residence. No. 277 Church street. at tho
age of 6S years. The funeral will take
place from st. Mary's Catholic Church
at o'clock tomorrow morning.
Mr.. Leonard X. Moore, q former resi-
dent of Norfolk. but who has been living
at Colorado Springs. Col. for the past
Twelve months. died at that place on
Thursday last. The remains will reach
here to-day via the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway and the funeral will take
place at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon from
the First Baptist Church, CRANKY street.
The deceased was q member of Har-
monV Lodge. /. o. o. F.. and Pocahontas
Council. Royal Arcanum.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06

hew OF the late Mrs. President Harri-
son and brilliant journalist has spent
several weeks at the Hygeia
&. The Hygeia retains it's old-time popu-
iarity and Is filled with brilliant people
lerv band and dancing every, afternoon
and evening make 1t very, gay, and
with the splendid bathing in front, 1t is
quite fascinating place.
Mr.. George Booker returned home
from the Old Sweet Springs last Satur-
day night very much benefited. Bust
ness called him home. He expects to
return the latter part of this week.
CAPT. John L. Herman, Third Artil-
lery. one Of the most genial and popu-
lar officers at this port, received a tele-
gram on the first from the adjutant
Seherafs office. announcing that he had
been promoted to major of the First
Artillery. Our sincere congratulations
to the Major.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
TwENTY.ONE CASES
Received Adjudication in Justice
TOm1in's Court Yesterday

Twenty-one offenders appeared before
the bar Of Justice Tomlin's Court yes
terday-a Monday docket as regards
size. The Justice promptly undertook
the task of winnowing the wheat from
me chaH with gratifying results.
James Sexton. the irrepressible, and
more or less Irresponsible, was up
charged with drunkenness. His Honor
decided that three months in cool quar-
ters provided by the city was about
the time necessary for Jim to begin n
reformed life. Sexton said somethins
about an appeal. Three hundred
bond. said His Honor. Sexton retired.
wallace Warren was charged with
craving q revolver stolen from Pris-
CHA Marshali on companion, and was
given S21 fine and thirty days.
Sam. Harris and Iibertina White
hurst. two pickanninies, charged with
nghting. were allowed to go home with a
threat from His Honor as to the conse-
nuences OF temperance before his
lar.
joseph Beurguot. charged with fraud.
was dismissed. owing to the failure of
the prosecuting witness, Lolita Parks.
to appear
William Harriet. carrying concealed
weapons: $40 and costs.
George Conner. drunk; 81 and costs.
boo Johnson and Dave Bruce, va
grants: warned to leave town.
Several defendants answered tn the
charge OF operating in the market with
out a license.
w. +. Jones. James King and William
hlne were discharged upon q promise
to conform to the law.
several other marketmen had been
SUNNI oned to appear and answer to this
charge. but they did not show up.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
New store ana New Goods.

Mr.. r. D. Nichols. agent, announces in
to-day's Virginian that he has added
to his merchant tailoring business at No
l63 Main street, full and entirely new
STOCK or gentleman's furnishing goods
which he will be pleased to have the
public call and examine. Mr.. Nichols.
stock in both departments embrace ali
the latest and new designs and pat.
terms. and what ne offers you can rely
upon. Mr.. John f. Hatton. a we'll known
and popular young gentleman. !s with
the firm and will be pleased to see his
friends.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Sunday Excursions 4. old po,,,

The Old Dominion steamer North
ampton" or "Accomack" will leave Bay
Line wharf every Sunday for Fortress
Monroe at 10 a. m. and p. m. Return
ing will leave Fortress Monroe at l2 IN.
and G:15 D. m. Fare so cents round trip.
aus sat, su-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Case Continued.

me case Of Jim Williams, colored
charged with mutiny on the high sea
which was to have been heard yesterday
Nv United States Commissioner Ackiss.
States District ATTORNEY Mann contin-
ued till next Wednesday,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Property Transfers.

Junius L. Webster to Virginia F. Fer
r r. "a lot on the east side of Smith street;
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06

DR.. a. Week has ieft the city for q
few weeks only. Notice Of return later
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Shifts Enterea

Emeline Shufeldt vs.. William j. Cole.
In debt: damages s1O9.74.
me American Tobacco Company VS..
d; z. F'ulford- in assumpsit; damages
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Il. II. ROGERS.
ROOMS Eli AND PIP COLUMBIA BUILD.
ING CRANKY STREET.

FOR RENT.
Dwellings Nos. 100 and l2l Duncan ave.
Dwelling Nos. 222 and 265 Main street
Dwelling No. 1877 York place.
Dwelling No. 213 Windsor avenue.
Dwelling No. SO Brewer Street.
Dwelling No. % Freemason street.
Dwelling No. SO Charlotte street.
Dwelling No. 249 Freemason street.
Dwelling No. Tazewell street.
Dwelling No. 4 Brown street.
DIV elllngs Nos. 1874 and 1S6 Duke street,
Dwelling No. 120 Bank street.
Dwelling No. Shields street.
Dwelling No. 160 Boush street.
Dwelling No. 81 Cumberland street
Dwelling No. u High street, 50 per month
One fat in ."Alhemarle building.
Flat No. 10 Granby street.
Ohces on Plume, Bank, CRANKY and
Commerce streets.
Store No. As Roanoke avenue.
Stores Nos. Is and At Commerce.
Stores Nos. l25 Water street.
Stores No. IS Roanoke Dock.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06

Always In seaSon. Hopkins Steamed
Rominy tHulled Corn3. Elegant lunch
Ia MIX. Quart can. 10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Are You Tired

all the time? Then your blood needs IN
be enriched and purified by Hoods Sarsa.
parnla. the one true blood purifier. II
gives vigor and vitality.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
ava -.s..

AHERN-In this city, at the residece
No. al Church street. Saturday, Septem-
her 5, 1896. at 3:45 o'clock a. m. DENNIS
AIIERN, aged 6S years.
The funeral will take place from ST
Mary's Catholic Church TOMORROW
(Monday) MORNING at 9 O'clock Friends
of the family are invited to attend
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06

HOODS PILLS are easy to take. easv
to operate. Cure indigestion, biliousness.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Coal Exports.

Coal Exports.
exports of Pocahontas coal as clear
ca bv William Lamb G. Co., Agents for
,:asther q Curran, for the month OF
Tons
C or!1,. :. %e....... 7.085A
s : ......................1 1o.471
Iotal Observation-Disclosures. III. 556A
Total from January 1st, 1896, to
August Slst. 1896. inclusive LILO, 3s5X
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06

The Inperial's Reduced Tariff.
Breakfast or supper, 25c.; dinner, 300.
sine service. Fine wines and liquors.
1APERIAL CAFE. 174 Main street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
Burruss. Son & Co.,
BAN K.ERS

Commercial anu ..ner Dusines paper
6HScounted.
Loans negotiated on favorable Ems.
and sold.
fitted.
Interest allowed on tin -eposits.
moderate.
Draw bills Of Exchange and make cable
transfers to Europe.
edtiee Of the world.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-06
.C1ladness Comes

1EJith 7. better understanding of the
transient nature of the many phys.
iEai ills, which vanish before proper eff.
orts-gentle efforts Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
tho knowledge, that SO MANY forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
" removes That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, thr,t it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene.
fetal efects, to note when you pur-
chase, chat you have the genuine arti.
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fcrnia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
II In the enjoyment of good health.
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but II In need of d laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and givesmost general satisfaction.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06
THE ACME OF TORTURE
1.-THE Bath" Once Used in Italy for
Capital Punishment.

The punishment Of the hacno 0ath1.
one Of the most ~clevrrly cruel infections
ever devised by an official Of the torture
chamber, was administered IN IfalS
probably In Venice. where the water OF
the lagoons played 50 promin"nta part
Ia It's penal system.
The prisoner was placed IN n vat, tho
sides of which were slightly Ia exc"ss
OF the average height of NAN. In order
to hSId In check the rising tide Of water,
which ran into the vat in a constant
stream, the criminal was furnished
with n scoop with which 10 bail out tic
water as fast as il camriu.
The respite from death hy immersion
thus obtained was more or less n'Dlong-
cd, according to the powers If rnaur-
ance possessed by Tie victim. But I'm
agine the awful torture. the c~xhaueting
and even that hidcnusly grot"Squ" Of
forts, the incessant and pi'iI"ss ,oil by
night and day, to stavc OH the dead
moment fast approaching, when. over
come by sleep and fatigue, he was IN
able to Struggle any longer against BIS
fato'
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06
A Story OF Gladstone.

The English press deems it an inter
esting coincidence that President Krue-
ger lost a thumb by accident, while
Gladstone lost a finger. 1t is recalled
that Gladstone, in describing the am
putation Of his finger, nee said: THE
absence Of pain sometimes amounts to
pleasure. 1t was once my fate to have
a finger cut off, and I recollect per
fectly we'll that when the surgeons
ceased TO hack me I was more delighted
than I can express. l thought ! never
e~xperieDHed so lively a pleasure"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06
From n Prominent eirsuymnn.

LAkfIAN I'D. I Ia.
j was MI ffei With eCzrIna. or some k5n,
dred ski, Hlscatr. for more tEantwcnty eara
ana IN addtf.an to prescriptions from a great
many prominent physicians had used every
fhing ! knew of, commended as cures tor
skIn disease. without the .>Iich'eSt b. ncGt
several months ago one hoxot TFTTrRINr~4
given me. a"d hy its ust har.. teen cured
Three months have II ssed, NIT no sign 81 il.
return. shall ever remember the makers o.
this valuable rrm.,ty with grafitnle."
REV. a. &. IURHTR.
box by mai for 20. IN stamp.
ii. SHItINI&E. Savannah, Ga
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06

why is, It. the Cumminsvine 60.
inquired. with the air of ono sase
with the sound OF his own voice seq
is it that the man of 20 or therea 49,.
who can realize SO we'll how ola LIS
when he is talking TO a youth ~. =, IS
seems to forget all about it when -
meets a gIl Of that ages" -
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06
s-s.r.a~E na.tly Prank

Some pranking students stole the hui
man skeleton belonging to the high
school at F-eeport, Ne. the other night,
and an il up ny the halyards to the
ton ~ the faspole on the public COM
mon.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to rcnder II
promptly. but one should remember to uss
even the most perfect remedies only when
needed. The best and most simple and gentle
rcmedy is the Syrup Of Figs. manufactures By
1.-The California Fig Syrup Company.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06

A Minnesota divine healer VINO Pc
forms miracles ny the laying on %
hands laid his hands on a la,h'e, :
horse tbe otter night and IT VIII 'ahe
n;-,ora - toao him out Of saltwater:
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06

Nillie-1 knew you were comm, ,.
night. Castleton-Why. Willier VIM.
Sister has been asleep all the sf,as
noon.-Trufh.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06

We Will give 500 reward for any case cf ca
tarrh that cannot be cured with Hair. Catarrh
Cure. Taken internally.
F. CHENEY e Co, Props, Toledo, O.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06
] hat

Extreme tired feeling Athlete nearly every
body at this season. The hustlers cease TO
push, the tireless grow weary, the ener-
gntio become enervuted. You know lust
what we mean. Some men and women
endeavor temporarily TO overcome that
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06
+ EEL

Ing ia q positive proof OF thin, weak. i'm
pure blood, for II the blood is rich. rsl,
vitalized and vigorous. il imparts life and
energy 10 every nerve. organ and tissue ot
the body. The necessity OF taxing Hoods
Sar.apd-llla for that tired feeling is, there
fore. apparent t. everyone, and the good it
Will DO you is equally beyond question.
Remember that
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06

FITS stopped free by DR.. kLrNE's GRPA
NERVE R~KsToRER. No Ats after first day nae
Marvellous cures. Treatise and s".mtrial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 93l Arch st. Phila.. Pa.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06

NERVE R~KsToRER. No fits after first days uae.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and s"Wtrial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 0l Arch ST.. Phila, Pa
company recently bought 500. 900 acres
OF expresses in Florida at nlty cents to a. an
acre.
Moro disease. are produced by using brown
soap than by anything else. Why run suoh ter
rible r.sks Wter you know that Dobhins' Floating
DoraI Soap IL absolntely rures Your grocer has
1T &C will S~t 1t for You. In red wrappers only.
TIL" Arizona Agricultural Experimental
Sta'ion has made successful experiments in
The culture of ramie.
We have not been without Piso's Cure for
consumption for 20 years. LIZZIE FEHREIL,
tamr It, Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, "a.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
feething. softens the gums. reduces inf NINA
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. a hottie.
If afflicted with sore eyes use Dir. Isaac Thomr-
ron'- Ey, MATER. Druggists sell at pc a bOttl
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06
I / red

Feolinc by grea; force OF will. But this
Is unsafe. 20 it pulls powerfully upon the
nervous system. which will not long stand
such strain. Too many people work on
their nerves. and the result is seen IN un-
fortunate wrecks marked nervous pros
Eation." in every direction. That tired
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1896-06-06

A company recently bought 500. 900 acres
OF expresses in Florida at nfty cents to a. an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-06
FALLS CHURCH.

The Conversational Club held pleasant
meeting Tuesday night at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Phillips, with Mr.. w.
W. Kinsley, president, presiding, and Miss
Belle G. Merrifield secretary. The subject
of the evening, Religion and Wealth."
was introduced by Mrs. Phillips by the
reading of a selection bearing on the ques-
tion This was followed by general dis
cussion by those present, several holding
the views that the two were Incompatible,
that wealthy person could not be Chris
tan in the fullest sense. The majority
were. however, of a different opinion. The
discussion was greatly enjoyed. Among
those present and taking part were Prof.
and Mrs. w. w. Kinsley, Mr.. and Mrs. L..
E. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Miss b.
c. Mortified, Miss Emma Albertson, Mr..
George AlbertSon. Mr.. A. f. Rowell, w.
w. Kinsley, jr. Owing to the inclemency
of the weather the banquet was postponed
Until April.
The meeting of Pioneer Lodge of Good
Templars was very largely attended Tues
Gay right, when Deputy Grand Chief Tenn
plar w. E. Parker, assisted by ]. H. Gar
retson as grand marshal, and Mrs. NJ. E.
Thorne deputy grand marshal, installed
the officers of the lodge for the ensuing
quarter. The officers, as published last
week are the same, with the following
additions made Tuesday night, viz: Miss
Leila Jacobs, deputy marshal; Miss Mag
gle Thorne, guard, and A. d. Swift, senti-
mel. Miss Stella Birch and Mr.. E. F. Rore-
beck were selected as captains of the re-
spective sides in literary contest for the
ensuing three months. All arrangements
were completed for the session of the dis
trict lodge, which will be held here next
Tuesday and the committee on program
are preparing for a fine entertainment to
be given the visitors from a distance and
the friends of the lodge in the town Tues
day night in the public hall. Odd Fellows
building.
Mr. Geo. A. Hinsch is improving his res
idence. recently purchased of H. l.. Turner.
AT the next meeting of the council it is
proposed to request the county board of
supervisors to make an appropriation for
the opening of the new road recently sur
veyed to Fairfax Court House
Rev. j. T. Barber will repeat his lecture
on the eastern question on Sunday night in
the Congregational Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-06
HYATTSVILLE.

The Masonic fair still continues to attract
large crowds to the new temple. There was
a decided increase in the attendance last
evening, and the receipts amounted to over
800. The program consisted of vocal solo
by Miss Lillian Acker and mandolin and
guitar performance by Messrs. Weber and
Veihmeyer. The dancing hall was we'll
patronized, and the light fantastic toe
was tripped until nearly midnight. The post
office and paddle stand did a good business
and many votes were cast for the candidates
for various articles. A buggy and gold
headed cane are among the things that are
being ratified.
The Tferney volunteer fire company held
its regular monthly meeting last evening
at its hall on Maryland avenue with Presi-
dent Nj. " Tierney in the chair and W. A.
Cole secretary. A committee, consisting of
R. NJ. Barron, Geo. Fl. Markward j. F.
Hickey, Geo. NJ. Mcfarland and w. A Cole,
was appointed to give an entertainment for
the benefit of the company. Mr.. W. j. Hickey
was recommended to the town commission
erS for appointment as one of the assista mt
fire marshals. The following appointments
were made by the chief marshal: Nozzle
man, X NJ Barron; axman, w. r. Cole;
captains of the first relief, ]. F. Hickey and
Geo. Burns; captains of the second relief
Il. j. Hickey and Archie Mcfarland. Messrs.
W. w. Maloney, VIM. A. Barr and Robert
Mcfarland were elected as active members
OF the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-06
KENSINGTON.

Miss Genie Williams of Washington has
been spending several days with Miss Edna
Mannakee
Mrs Thomas r. Martin was called home
from Baltimore Wednesday by the sickness
Of her little daughter Helen.
Mrs. DIR. William L. Lewis has returned
from visit to Fairfax county Va, and has
as guest Rev. Thomas Lewis of that place.
The directors of the Noyes Library Asso-
citation met in the library rooms Monday
evening and decided to place upon the tables
most of the current magazines for the en-
suing year. New lamps and a crushed stone
crossWalk were ordered placed in position.
book committee, for the selection of new
books, was named, consisting of Rev r M
Moore, Mrs. Herbert W. Lewis and Mrs. DR..
W. L. Lewis. The entertainment committee
LOT the year was Mr. Marion Dorian, chair
man; Mr.. Harry Mannakee, Mr.. Preston
Ray, Miss Julia L. Langille and Miss Stella
Gartreil. An earnest effort is to be made
to increase the number of yearly subscribers
several new names having been added AT
the meeting.
Helen, the two-year-old daughter of Mr.
ana Mrs. Charles Hurdle, died Sunday morn
ing last of pneumonia. The funeral services
We're held Monday at 1880, the interment
being at Rockville ''>-''
Owing to the inclement weather. the reg,,.
lar meeting of the Dorcas Society has been
postponed till the third Wednesday of this
month. - ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-06

of which was the one in the case of Annie
G. Mccartney ct al agt. Catharine Lam
elil ct al, involving about $1,000. The
court decreed that the complainant should
nave the money and the defendant the
land. Owing to the death, at Manassas,
Va, of Prof. Ezra Bander, the father-in-
law of Judge Nichcls, business will not be
resumed in court till Friday morning.
A beautiful wedding took place Wednes-
day at IL O'Clock at the residence of the
brides parents. The contracting parties
Were Mr.. Lester McCceary of Washington
and Miss Minnie Bastow, daughter of Mr..
William and Mrs. Kate Bastow. They were
united by Rev. s. V. Hiidebrand of the n.
q. Church South. After the ceremony a
bountiful collation. WAS served, after which
the bridal party left for Washington, where
they will reside. They Were the recipients
of many handsome and valuable presen IS.
Besides the immediate relatives of the
bride, the ceremony was witnessed by Mr..
and Mrs S. f. Smith and family.
The clerk has issued marriage licenses to
Edward Rogers and Anna J.. Dillingham;;
o. a. Hollenbeak and Alice r. Stout; Les
ter McCreary and Minnie Bastow.
Mr.. James N. Love, commemorative at
torney, is sick with the grip.
Mr.. Park Agnew Of Alexandria was in the
village Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-06
TAkOMA PARK.

Mrs. D. Gray Purman of North Takoma
gave a pink luncheon Saturday last to a
few friends. which, in dainty appointment
and choice menu, ranked among the events
of the season. The beautiful home of the
hostess was thrown open for the entertain
ment of her guests, who were welcomed
Upon their arrival by this lady in her usual
dignified and courteous manner. assisted by
Miss Purman and Miss Elizabeth Purman.
The floral display of pinks and smilax, with
candles. under soft, pink shades lent a
most pleasing effect. Covers were laid for
six, viz: Mrs. B. F. Gilbert, Mrs. S. S.
Shedd. Mrs. Walter Burton, Mrs. Purman.
Miss Purman and Miss E. Purman.
Capt. and Mrs. T. w. Lay of Takoma
Heights anticipate an early return from
Baltimore, where they have spent the win
ter with their eldest daughter, Mrs. T. W.
Martin. Miss Lay is in Washington, the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. VIM. Matthews
Lay.
The announcement in The Star of Monday
evening was the first intimation the many