The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-12-30
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Correspondence Of The Free Lance.
Oak Grove. Va, Dec. 27th, 90
Christmas dawned upon this bright
little village most cherily, and every
one we have heard Of has been enjoying
the season to the fullest. The mild
bright weather and excellent roads
have been conducive TO che enjoyment
Of ALL and, as usual. sociability has
been much enjoyed. The snow today
however, has 20 some extent interferred
with the plans OF some OF our people,
specially with the young folks who
were enthusiastically anticipating an
evening Of pleasure at our town hall,
the occasion being an entertainment
given by the juvenile portion OF our
community. Then, too, the snow dis
appoints the skaters. whose hopes had
risen high with the coming Of the cold
wave this week
Christmas day at II 80 Rev. MI
Latane held divine services at 81.
Peters church, and preached an earnest
and appropriate sermon to large con-
gregation. The remainder of the day
was spent by our people generally In
family reunions and social gatherings
Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs John +. vii.
son, of Wakefield" gave charming
progressive guessing party and
luncheon in honor Of their grand
daughter, Miss Janet Latane. A large
number Of persons were present. and
the occasion was Que Of great enjoy.
ment TO all who participated. The
guessing was very spirited and created
much fun. The first prize, consisting
OF a box Of choice confectioneries, was
won by Mr. James q Stiff, while the
BOBBY prize was awarded Mrs Wallace
Montgomery. The delightful hospital.
ity Of this very charming family is so
we'll known, and 4" Wakefield " is 80
renowned that IL is not necessary to
comment on the courtesies and pleas.
ures one always receives when under
this historic roof All who visit
Wakefield " are sure Of an enjoyable
time. Among the visitors present from
a distance were DR. Richard Latane
Ware. Of Essex county. ana DR.. John
p. Stiff, Of Warsaw
Mr.. and Mrs. Writ Washington are
spending the holidays with Hon. Robt
] Washington and family at Camp
bleton. They are accompanied by
friend from Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs Vim. Writ, Of " Writ
land. =" left some days since for Balti-
more. where they are spending Christ
mas with Mr.. Wirt's sister, Mrs
L Engle.
Mr.. and Mrs George Washington had
anticipated spending Christmas in
Baltimore also but were unavoidably
prevented.
Misses Minnie and Maggie Quesen-
berry, Of King George, are guests OF Mr.
Walter Stiff and family here.
Miss Julia Taylor. who has been alb.
sent teaching. is spending Christmas at
home.
Miss Florence Wharton is also home
for the holidays
Mr.. Martin, Of Woodstock, Va, ar
rived here yesterday to visit certain
fair lady. who is teaching in this Sec
ton. We hope he will enjoy every
moment Of his stay in our neighbor-
hood
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Baxter will give
masquerade party at our town hall
Thursday evening Many invitations
have been sent out and fine time is
anticipated
Mr. and Mrs. David Griffith will en-
terrain a number Of their friends Fri
day evening.
Miss Ruth Stiff arrived some days
ago, and will spend the winter at
hone.
Mr.. Van Horn has taken Mr.. Roger
Bogg's place as clerk for Mr. Baxter.
Mrs. Susan Thompson had a family
reunion on Christmas day.
The Christmas tree at St. Peter S
church today was very pretty and much
enjoyed by the young folks as we'll as
the older ones.
The Sunday school Of the Baptist
church will have their tree later in the
week.
We wish The Free Lance and all it's
readers a very happy Christmas and
prosperous New Year.