The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-12
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Comlngs and GoIngs Of Norfolk Society
During the Past Week.
THE MOST NOTABLE OF ITS HAPPENINGS
d. a. II. Reccption-nt the Country
Club This Week-Hops md Soirccs
-Mnrringcs. Past ma Prospective
Personal Notes OF Intcrcst-to
Norfolk Society Folk.

The most notable event in society
during the past week was the celcbra-
ton by Great Bridge Chapter, Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, Of the
anniversary of the battle in commence
ration OF which the chapter is named
The event took place at Mrs. Hugh
Nelson Pages Cranky street residence
Thursday evening. and It was attended,
by members of the chapter, the Advis-
Dry Board and members OF the Fort
Nelson Chapter, Of Portsmouth. THE
papers read during the evening Will be
found elsewhere In this mornings issue.
a pleasant soirce, complimentary to
the young folk of the West END, was
given by Prof. BcilczZa at the Temple
last evening.
The regular weekly reception at tho
Country Club was held last evening.
and the attendance was somewhat
larger than usual The 'braclng air and
good roads caused most of the members
70 go down on their wheels. The even
ing was Il thoroughly enjoyable onc. and
the delightful hospitality for which the
club Is noted was extended to many OF
the visitors now sojourning in the city
Capt. w. w. Dey was In Richmond
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Berry Dodson and children are
visiting relatives in Baltimore
sss
Mr.. II. C. Dodsom ana Mr. Charlie
Pettis have returned from q cunning
trip to Tunis, N. c.
Miss Eleanor Terry of this cltv. who
IS Visiting Miss Miller, rl Baltimore,
was one OF those present at the recent
dance of the Cotilion Club OF that city.
Miss Watson, of Petersburg, Is visit
Ing the family of Mr.. w. *. Seabury,
on Butte street
MT, Hunter. Of the Long Distance
Telephone company, entertained few
friends at the Country Club last even
Ing at bowling party.
Mr.. Leroy L. Tunls has returned from
trip to Baltimore.
Gen. G. G. Wharton. distinguished in
the Confederate armies, riow a mem
Der of the Legislature, is eNpectcd ia
spend to-day with his cousin, DIR. NJ, B,
wharton. General Wharton has many
friends In tho city who will be glad TO
greet him.
Invitations are out for the marriage
OF DR.. Paul Reed. of BARTON Heights,
richmond, and Miss Matte Lvcsay,
or chestnut Hill, Thursday. December
9th, at 6:30 o'clock, at the Church of
the Epiphany They will make their
future home In Norfolk
Col. Walter Fl. Taylor with his wife
and Misses Taylor, have gone to New
York for a visit of two weeks. During
this absence the Mcssrs. Taylor are
Keeping bachelors hall and receiving
their friends.
A Dispatch from Onancock, Accomac
county. says gunners are having ex-
cellcnt shooting on the seaside. MIR. y
Is. Westcott killed Scventy-nve geese
and brant on n trip last week to Hog
Island bay.
Mr.. j. c. Cummings left yesterday for
hinston. n. c., his former home. To be
present at the marriage of his brother
Wednesday next.
Mr. Walter L. McCorkle. of New York,
| one OF the most prominent attorneys of
| the Metropolis, spent Saturday in ;hs
city.
Mr.. Frank Capin Bray, of the staff
of the Literary Digest, was in the CITY
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H. Little wen,
| 10 Philadelphia Wednesday Ia attend
the marriage of Mrs. Titles cousin.
Miss Nellie Little returned v,,s..rd,y
from a visit OF several weeks 10 Rlrh
| mond.