Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-28
them without being infected by their

at any rate, and every one agrees with
him. It was bread cast upon the wa
tiers. It will return to him after many
days. Possibly it has already returned
to him in the blessings that have been
heaped upon his head.
The generous act of the Darlings finds
q parallel in Virginia only in that of
Mr.. Ginter. the great Richmond tobac-
conist, who, when his factory burned
down., paid the salaries of the men UNI
til it was rebuilt and again in opera
ton.
SOCIETY EVENTS.
The holiday week in Newport News
will be n of unusual gayety. Not for
several years have so many social
events been arranged for the Christmas
New Year season and the devotees of
the light fantastic will be kept busy this
week attending germans and evening
receptions. =.
While a number of prominent society
people have left the city to spend the
holidays with relatives and friends,
there are still many remaining who will
make the occasions the desired success
by lending their presence to them.
The first social event or the week
was the german given in Hampton
on last Monday night by the
young gentlemen in honor Of the
young ladies of our sister city. Quite q
large number of aides and gentlemen
went from this city, some returning at
an early hour in the morning and others
remaining over night in Hampton. 1t
was Il delightful affair and the old
Armory in Hampton presented q gay
appearance until the wee sma' hours Of
the morning.
Tonight the ladies of Hampton
return the honor paid them and
give the young gentlemen Il dance at
Armory Hall. Many society people from
Newport News will also attend this af-
fair, which promises to be as enjoyable
as tina OF last night.
On Friday night the event of the year
will be the german at the Casino here
given by the Friday Cotillion Club,
which is composed Of a number of we'll
knoWn young society people. All ar
engagements have been completed for one
of the most successful occasions ever
given in the Casino and it is expected
that the attendance will be unusually
large. OF late the old german attend
ants as ON are ont to call them,
have not been going out very much, but
many of these will be present Friday
night, together With visitors from Rich
mond, Norfolk, Smithfield, Williams
burg, Hampton. and Old Point. to whom
invitations have been issued. No ex-
pense has been spared to make the occa-
sion a great success and all who attend
are promised an enjoyable time. 1t is
understood that a light supper will be
served at midnight by a committee Of
ladies. Ms W
PERSONAL MENTION.
The number of persons leaving the
city this Christmas to spend the holt
days with relatives and friends else
where has been unusually large.
Among those going TO Washington to
spend Christmas and the holidays were
Messrs. B. H. Munroe, c. A. Ford, e.
A. Perrum, Frank Whitaker, L. A. Hop
kins, w. A. Swan and w. j. Binley.
MIR. A. B. Raymond is visiting at his
former home in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Foley are the
guests Of relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. w. c. hickman is visiting his
home in Baltimore.
Mr.. Arthur Chase is the CUES Of rela-
tives in New York.
Miss Pollard, Of Richmond, arrived
in the city today to be the guest of the
Misses Salley.
Miss Fannie Boykin, of Smithfeld,
email over to attend the german at the
Casino the same evening. She will be
the guest of Mrs. Street.
Miss Mamie Parker, of Smithfeld.
arrived yesterday and is the guest of
Mrs. w. NJ. Taylor.
Mr.. j. A. Eaves is visiting relatives at
Wilmington, Del.
Mr.. Willis is also visiting in Whining
ton.
Mr.. George Barrett is the guest Of rel
atives in New York.
Mr.. Mccain is visiting his parents
in Washington. "
Mr.. J. w. Swan is the guest Of rela-
tives in Boston. Mr.. A. F. Bowen is
also visiting in Boston. "
DR.. Howard Taylor will give a pink
domino on the evening of Thursday.
January 5, at the home Of his parents.
Observation-Disclosures. A number Of To-
cal society people will attend.
The Christmas entertainments Of the
Sunday school of the First Baptist
church was given in the church parlors
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and was
Il great success. 0
The building committee Of the First
Presbyterian church met again last
night and after looking over the plans
for the new proposed church, rejected
four more of them. This still leaves
four plans out of the original thirteen.
and from this four q selection will prob
ably be made at the next meeting,
which will be held sometime within the
next few days. .4 ~.
In the Police Court yesterday, Ida
Hoskins. charged with assault. and
James TAYLOR, charged with house
breaking, were sent on to the grand
jury. NJ @." "