The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-02-06
Social Session Follows the Initiation Of
Members. and Other Business.
Y. N. CA. MEMBERS ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoyable AHair-AnnivSrsnry 10 be
celebrated on the First Sun<sny In
Hnrcif-a.tscrary Societies HIVE an
Exhibitions. &. and a. Clubs
Celebration ana banquet.


gem, and was thoroughly appreciated
! ~ mong the numbers were clever recita-
lions by Miss Thurston and MI w. J.
Cole. talented clocutionist from Bo:-
ton; piano solo by Nj. Lan!er; guitar
SOLO by Mr.. Hammer; vocal solo, by Miss
Ihurston; statu1ry work, by Professor
Ward aud Mr.. Nye, and last, but not
least, some exceptionally fine bicycle po-
sing by Professor Ward
The I. NJ. c. "A. anniversary ce!ebra-
ton will be held at the Academy Of Mu-
sic on the afternoon Of the first Sunday
In March. 1t will be a noteworthy event.
Ihe music will be furnished by the Y. NJ
C. a. orchestra. and the Mackenzie Cho-
"a! Union. composed Of sixty voices
The Star Course entertainment for
Monday night Will be the star event OF
he series. 1t will be 4 presentation Of
the famous picture play, Miss Jerry,
written and illustra ted by Alexander
Back, who presents it at Y. NJ. c. a.
son and Dixon line.
Norfoik Lodge. No. 3S. r. p. o. Elks,
initiated four new members last night
After Lent, Immediately, the Elks will
hold grand fair. or bazaar. in their
hall. committee on arrangements
was appointed last night, with Mr.. G. II.
l3roome as chairman. Harry Herman,
secre AIRY, and the following other mem
bers: Messrs. Joe Martin, a. p. Joynes,
Arthur Jones, Martin Ryan Joe Battley,
George Lyons. a. Aronheim, John p
I<eVitl, Harry Cha:e, d. J. Martin, c. w.
Deems, John Lawle", and j. mes Hughes.
lmmediat ely fter The business OF the
evening joyous social e:sion was held,
at which mirth and mad merriment ran
riot and the utterly impromp:u pro-
gramme appreciated to the full
extent of the law. as We're also the re-
treShments that were sered to all hands
during the evening. MI. Joe Martin pre-
sided Ideally, and before the session
drew TO close had fined nearly every
body in the house to the extent OF their
financial ability. Following are some Of
the intellectual daint:es served up: Song:
by Messrs. J. T. Holland. George Com
pere, Frank Jordan. w. D. Crowell w.
T. Moore, Hugh Steele, and William
Sherlock
Several ecltations-'Bob.s CONVEX
sion, "OLeary's ID: eam." "A Toast to
the Women"-were artistically rendered
by Mr.. w. j. Cole. and received with
indubitable token: OF satisfaction. Mr.
Cole IS from the Hub of the Universe
Boston, and Is an elocutionist Of distinct
merit. his work being clever, graceful
and natural. g
At the conclusion Of the session, the
eleven O'Clock Toast was drunk to alb
sent members. those present joining
hands and singing "Auld Lang Syne."
Mr.. E. II. Elliott. Of Baltimore. brother
ELK, was present as a guest Of the Nor
folk Lodge.
N. a. &: B. c. 4ANNIVERSARY.
On February 22d the Norfolk Athletic
and Bicycle Club will hold its anniver-
Sary celebration. The afternoon, be-
tween the hours OF and o'clock, will
be devoted 10 the entertainment Of the
ladies. In the evening an elaborate
banquet will be served. with appropriate
toasts. the whole TO be followed by
programme Of unusual merit.
FULL DRESS SOIREE.
Montefore Hall was hewitching
scene last evening. The occasion was
4 full dress soi:ee given by Professor
Hellczza TO the young folk Of the West
End About thiry-iive coup,es were in
attendance and some OF the costumes
We're quite elaborate.
LITERARY ENTERTAINER
The eighth annual ce!ehrat ton Of the
Olyrian aud Athcnign literary societies
of Norfolk Mission College wa: held in
he hail OF that institution last evening,
and was marked by 4 large attendance
OF coloHcd people interested in the educa-
ton Of their race, an Important racto, III
which In this section is the Norfolk Mis-
sion College.
The muic for The occa :ion was furnish
ed by the Soldiers Home orchestra
which came owe: from Hampton 70" the
purpose. The programme was very cer-
l,erly rendered and reelected credit upon
the management, and pupils. Il was as
| follows: -
Music, March, Under the Dou-
pie Easie $50: ..-........ Wagner
Prayer.
Music, Overture. "Welcome". .Catlin
Recitation, "One Niche the High
cr 500. .....Jamcs II. Wilson
| Recitation. The Wandering
Concert solo, .'oh! Promise Me-.
Essay. "Laborum Dulce Lenl-
men ...... ...... .Aileen Jones
Essay. THE Voyage of LIFE. -.
..... ....Blanch c. Smith
Recitation, The Cobbler or
| Recitation IAN Extract from the
Last Days Of Hercullneum -.
............ -. Mamie Robinson
| Music. plantation Melodies"... .Catlin
! Grafton. THE Influence Of the
CrusadeS $685.. ....... Stanley Carney
Grafton, The influence Of Chris
| tianity ........ Mario Ridd!ck
Violin solo, "Mocking Bird.
...... ........ Prof. Won Tessman
| Debate-Resolved. That The Prohibition
| Of the Liquor Traffic IS he Most Impor-
tant Civil Question Before the Amerl-
can People.
Affirm, John Darlington.
Deny. Charles Ha!:tead.
Music, "l'atrol Ethiopia. ;. "A armstrong
The Judges for the occasion were Rev.
J. NJ Moore. Phi. D., OF Chase City Va;
| Rev. G. l.. McCracken Of Henderson, n.
I = II,