Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1897-09-07
SocialS.

| The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. George
| Thomas on Main street was the scene of a
grand social event on the evening of Friday
| week. The entire house was thrown open
for the reception of the guests, numbering
about fifty, who were received by Misses Ida
and Dora Thomas assisted by Miss Lille
Tom, OF North Carolina. three charming
young ladies, who possess the tact of making
their guests feel at home immediately. The
guests were first ushered to the spacious
parlor where games were participated in and
instrumental and vocal music also added to
the pleasure of the evening" but when the
inspiring and stirring strains furnished by a
| stringed orchestra, were heard from the
room utflizedasa ball room, dancing became
the favorite past time. There were cosy
hooks on the large back veranda, which was
| lighted by suspended Chinese lanterns, send
| ing soft radience over all. On the grounds
| to the front of the veranda tall palms grace
fully reared their shapely leaves and lovely
flowers in full blossom permeated the balmy
atmosphere with sweet fragrance. From the
| windows could be seen the dancers-lovers
and sweethearts with bright, joyous and
| happy faces-flitting TO and fro, the pretty
different colored dresses worn by the maidens
presenting picture of Kaleidoscope beauty.
| With the dreamy waltZes and more exciting
| quadrillcs thrilling the soul as only music
has power to thrill, one felt that they must
certainly have been transported to the en-
chanted realms of some fairy land. All
again reassembled in the parlor from where,
each lady escorted by gentleman, led by
Miss Lille Tom and Mr. Frank Webster,
proceeded to the dining room. Long tables
tastefully and artistically arranged were
laden with refreshing delicacies. With the
orchestra playing softly, ice cream, cakes,
fruits of every description and delicious can
dies were partaken of with the relish that
such sumptuous repast always invites
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas are entertainers of the
style that characterizes only true hospitality
and as the guests reluctantly bid their host
and hostess good night it was with express
sions of one of the most pleasant and de-
Iightful evenings ever enjoyed-Advocate.
Miss Emma Brown gave Il charming social
to her friends on Monday evening last. The
participation of the guests in various kinds
of games was one of the entertaining features
of the evening. Surrounded by congenial
friends amid such delectable environments,
the evening could not have been otherwise
than one full of enjoyment and pleasure.
The tables were arranged in faultless taste,
upon which was served refreshments con-
ssting of ice cream, cakes and fruits of diff
ferent varieties. The guests were entertain
ed in a delightful manner by the pleasing
and hospitable hostess. Those present were:
Mrs. John w. Russell, Mrs. Jas. Thomas,
Misses Dial. Rowan, Ella yesterday, Maud
Fulton, Ida Thomas, Mamie Eddy, Dora
Thomas, Daisy Sheetz, Lille Tom, Julia
Merchant Hattie Eddy, Messrs. John w.
Russell, Jas. Thomas Milton Runkle ]. NJ. |
Miley Frank Webster, c. p. Miley, G. |
Thos. Knight, Percy Elliott, c. E. Miley, |
Charlie Stump, Saml. NJ. Ott.-Advocate.
Governor Atkinson has appointed dele
gates to the National Parliament, to be held
in Nashville, Tenn, September 16 and con-
tinuing till the 18th. The names ofthe dele
gates are: \. B. White, of Parkersburg;
Brice w. Cattlett OF Berkeley Spring; Jno.
\. McCausland, of Grimm's Landing, Ma
son county, r. p. Chew, of Charles Town;
p e. Eastman, of Point Pleasant; John j.
Jacobs, of Clinton; John C. Ballard, of Salt
Springs; Henry Robinson, ofFrank-
fort; Gwin Minter, of West Milford, and r.
g. Meader, of Athens.