The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-15

The vim with which people have en-
tered upon the social duties and pleas
ureS of the present season marks 1t al
ready one of the gayest in years.
The past seven days have been marked
by many events of interest and import
ance, among which were two lovely
marriages receptions. suppers, etc, and
it has been busy week for those who
go out
A LADIES' WHIST CLUB.
~ whist club has been organized
among the young married ladies of the
West End during the past week. 1t will
hold frequent meetings and its MEM
bcrs anticipate q winter OF enjoyment
of their favoritc game. Mrs. l.. NJ. Kill
lam is president of the club.
JUDGE MARTINS RECEPTION.
Judge William Bruce Martin gave q
delightful reception Tuesday evening ut
his handsome BOush- street residence to
number of his friends TO meet Cap
tain and Mrs. Meade, of the navy, and
Mr.. Stone. About twenty persons were
present and the affair was n most en-
joyable one. Whist was played ana the
guests departed at Il late hour.
VARSITY BOYS HERE.
Many Norfolk students at the Univer-
Sity came down to the Hampton-'Var-
sity football game Saturday and
brought a number of their friends with
them, entertaining them at their homes
In this city.
BOTH WE'LL KNOWN HERE.
The marriage of Mr.. Thomas Bigger
and Miss Vaughn, of Richmond. which
occurred in that city last Wednesday,
was Il social event of great interest to
the many friends of Mr.. and MIS-. Big
ger in this city. Mr.. Bigger has many
friends here and his bride is quite we'll
known. Mr.. Lawrence Wuru., OF this
city. WAS best man. and Nj. iTcdell
To, IL i,,t. ole 1f
attendants. The wedding is said TO have
been lovely affair.
~ WAGON PARTY.
oyster supper was Eivcr in honor Of
Miss Katharine l'arlette. OF Annapolis.
last Friday evening. at Walnut Grove.
the home of Miss Mary IGwell, on Lynn
haven BAY. y Jolly party Of eighteen
left Norfolk about ESQ. and after u
merry ride arrived at the residence of
the hostess, where Il most delicious sup
per was served. LynnhavcnS fried
stewcd and raw were the menu. After
II delightful evening, where fun ana
mirth rcigned supreme. "Eood-nghts"
were said and mid hearty cheers ror
walnut Grove" and "Lynnhavens''
the party started homewarl. al voting
the evening Il brilliant and grand sue
cess.
DAUGHTERS OF TIE REVOCATION
at the meeting Of the Great Bridge
Chapter. Daughters Of the Revolution.
he'd at their rooms. October .Gih. Mrs.
Philip Alexander Bruce RESIGNED as
registrar She has filed the Office ainvc
the organization of the chapter. ana
deep regret was expressed as lnoSinE SO
efficient IN officer. Mrs. Rru2e will con-
time her membership in the chapter.
although her home will BE in Richmond
Mrs. John Graham was unanimously
elected II iii the vacancy.
y HANDSOME ENTERTAlNMb :Nr.
December 9th being the anniversary of
Of the battle of Great Bridge the CHAP
ter will celebrate the day ~ entertain
ing their friends ut an evening rccoD-
ton, for which Mrs. .ioiin Graham has
rendered her beautiful home in Client.
bishop Randolph Will make an nG-
dress on Colonial History. which will
be the feature OF the evening and add
much to the success OF the affair.
y CHARMING ENTERTAINMENT
One of the very prct,,est entertain
mcnts given in the city in some time
was that held ~ the Daurh,e:s Of the
Confcderacy at the hall Of pickctt-Bu-
chanan Camp last Thursday evening.
widows. Tho Naval Pos; Band was
present and many society f1l!; attended.
THEATRE PARTIES.
The presentation cf Miss philadel-
pha" was an event of great interest To
theatre going Norfolk. EevelL theatre
parties were made UP for each Of the
three performances. Nj. Walter Up
shur rendered q box parry Ia number
OF his friends Friday evening"
GERMAN THIS WEEK.
The Senior Cab will give the second
german OF the season Friday evening
next at the Masonic Temple.
FIRST MAYNARD HOP.
The first hop of the season was given
at the navy-yard yesterday evening
The affair, which was d delightful one.
was attended by many persons from
Norfolk. The Naval Post Band was in
attendance and the dancing was enter
eli into with Zcst by the young folks.
The hops will be continued throughout
the winter.
MISS ELLIS WEBS.
Miss Alma ELLIS. of Nansemond. and
Well-known in Norfolk. will be married
"Wednesday To Ny. Emil Hoerneeks.
Prussian, who has purchased a country
seat on The Potomac river i'm Maryland.
where they Will reside. The prospective
nrioe Is The daughter of Mr.. Sydney