Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-14
WILLIAMSBURG.
Address Before the College Literary
socicties-Personal Notes.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, November l5'-
(snecial)-Mr. Robert NJ. Hughes, OF the
Norfolk Bar, one Of the Visitorial Boaru
NJ old William and Mary College, ana
great friend Of the institution, addresseu
the two literary societies OF the coheSe
to-nirht in the chapel. On the piatlorn
were several of the professors, and the
oe7cers of the two societies, who, with
the large crowd present, gave INC sPe""Ni
the closest attention.
Mr.. John H. Parker, Of portsmouth, an
Instructor in the department or french'
German. and Greek at the college, mas
heen compelled to resign his posltloh oh
account of bad health, and returned home
this evening. His place is filled by MT
John Porterfield, of Charleston, w. va,
Mr.. John d. Mann, who came here with
his family several years ago from Bryan
O.. will return home in few days 10
engage in the drug business. Mr. mann
likes this county, and hopes 10 return
as his health since his stay here mas
greatly improved.
E,v-Postmaster Archer Brooks went
down to Newport News this morning
accompanied by his brother, Captain Mon
tie Brooks, from Richmond.
Mrs Bonner (nee SMITH and Miss Live
ly. daughter Of Hon. William Lively, OF
Weston, w. Va, will arrive here IN the
next few days TO visit relatives. Inc
narents of both Mrs. Bonner and Miss
Lively formerly resided here, and are
well remembered by many OF our citizens.
Mr.. Frank l.. Howard who, with his
family, resides here. returned last eve
| ming from a visit of several weeks 10
his old home, near jamestown, n. Y.
.,..1 md q
very much pleased with our people and
| climate. and during his visit to his old
| home he had many questions asked about
| the James in Virginia. He thinks quite
| a number of New Workers will come this
way this fall, with view to locating.
Professor Lyman Il. Wharton, who
| was i'll with fever last month at his old
! home. in Bedford City has improved very
| much since his return, and is now able
| 10 meet many of his lectures, and re-
| sumo his duties as secretary of the
| faculty.
| Miss Emily Adair, niece of the late Mrs.
| Wharton, has returned TO her home, in
| Richmond, after short visit here, to
| Miss Wharton and Miss Emily Christian.
Major j. f. Hubbard and Attorney N.
| L. Henley have returned from Richmond,
where they had business before the Court
| The Bruton Parish Branch of the Wo-
mans Auxiliary to the Board of Missions
raised over $50 at their entertainment a
few evenings ago. This amount will be
| used in assisting the poor in our town,
| and to send a box to the missionary at
| the Ute agency in Utah.
Mr. and Mrs Carey 9. Branch having
returned from their protracted northern
tour entertained at their charming home
| last evening those who assisted at their
marriage. The house was beautifully de-
corated with flowers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Branch receiving at the western end of
the parlor between two rows of potted
chrysanthemums. Among those present
were Miss Lucy Richardson. OF New
Kent: Miss Mamie Vail, of New York
Miss Waller Mercer and Miss Bessie
Lamb; Mr.. ID. Hancock, of Louisa Mr..
Ellyson, of New Kent; Mr.. c. w. Whit
taker, Mr. Walker Ware, Mr.. Junius
Lamb. and Dr. Stephenson. Of James
| City; Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Branch, Mr..
and Mrs. John Geddy and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Gardner Carlton.