Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-06-11
. a MEEK IN SOCIETY
a Tug Party Visits Old Point
Comfort
Dance Mt Masonic rcnip,c Marriage
Announcements Numerous he
IiEn,rnI entertainments contrib
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people, during these frSt days oil sum
mcr All are anxious to behold the
Sweet girl graduate" as she graceful
ly steps forth upon the stage to re-
ceive her diploma. Happy school days
tho spring time OF iifc--have almost
ended ard irlSsorne duties are over.
Adorned in a gown OF white, pure like
unto herself. and surrounded by the
flowers which are heaped upon her, this
maiden, reads from her valedictory.
which after the iajccr it has cost, she
now holds in her hand with due pride
and delight the farewell to her school
mates and companions, who have, with
her. reached this proud moment OF their
lives, and after the patient and cease
less toll, now stand triumphantly
crowned With wreaths of laurels, say
Ing farewell to the fond instructors. to
whom they owe that power of knowl
edge with which they will fight the
vicessitudes of life. AS we scan those
sweet grish faces, possessing all of the
Iraccs OF perfect young womanhood,
we trembe not for the future of our
land, but thank an All-wise Omnipo-
tence for such golden links which bind
our earth to heaven.
The most charming affair OF the sum
by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick kellam on
Wednesday evening. The tug left Nor
folk at half-past { o'clock with party
of thlrty-five. eager in their enthusiasm
to Fly from the intense heat and seek
cooler cline. Arriving at Old Point
dancing was INDUCED in by the more
energetic, and 1t was not until after
Al that the tug turned her prov in
homeward direction. On the way de-
liEhtful refreshments OF tempting
and cooling nature were partaken of
and duly enjoyed. Among Mr.. and
AIRS. kellam's guests on this evening
were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright
Mr. and Mrs. A. p. Wilmer, Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Hughes. Mr.. and Mrs. w.
w. Little, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Lawrence
Groner, Miss Violet Niles. of the navy
yard; Miss Margaret Sawyer. of Mil
waukee; Miss Elizabeth Lauder, Miss
Anna Taylor. Miss Nellie Little. Miss
Rosa McBee, Miss Fannie Leigh, Miss
Virginia Wrenn. Mr.. Brown, OF Abing-
don: Mr.. r. NJ. Wilkinson. Mr.. TYLER
Smith, Mr.. j. Pearson Williams. Mr..
w. j. Stanworth, DR.. Herbert Old, Mr..
W w. Old, Jr.. AIR. Howard Shield,
Mr.. Wellington Hardy. Mr.. Henry Lit
tie, Mr.. ]. Leighton Hubard. JUDGE
Allan Hanckel. Mr.. George SanGerson
and Mr. George Loyal.
a very enjoyable dance was given at
the Masonic Temple on Tuesday even
Ing, which was largely enjoyed bv
those who were present. Among the
participants were: Misses Emma and
Louise Jordan, Misses Evelyn and Helen
Grant. Miss Ethel Zachery, Miss Mar
Ion Foster Miss Elizabeth Townsend.
MISS katherine PEBBLES. Miss Sarah
turner, Miss Louise Sheldon. Mr.. V.
Neenan wright. MI. Alfred Hodgson,
Mr. Vernon Grant. Mr.. VIM. Lawrence.
Mr.. Foster MIR. Yeatman Burroughs,
hr Z. Z. Walton, Mr. Robert Johnston
and Mr.. w. II. Sterling, Jr.
Mrs. Samuel t. Beach has issued in
Vitations to the marriage of her daugh-
ter. Lucie Lee, to Mr. Harry Lee ,Vot-
SON. on Wednesday, June list. ut g:45
o'clock. At the Second Baptist Church
In Richmond. Miss Beach has visited
In Norfolk a number of times and has
many friends here.
The announcement of the coming
marriage of Miss Matte Freeman
Clarke, of Danville, to lIr. w. w. Will
hanson. on June 21st, is of much inter
est In Norfolk. where Miss Clarke has
many friends and where she has Wis
banker in Danvile
The Daughters of the Confederacv
VIII hold their regular monthly meet
ING at The residence of Mrs. Frank An
thony Wake, on Grace street. We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock. and II l.
earnestly requested large number of
the members will be present, as this
Is the last melting until the fall.
Mr.. Percy Jones and Mr.. z. NJ. Henry.
Jr., entertained Miss Margaret Sawver
OF Milwaukee. Miss Elizabeth Haskell
OF Savannah. and Miss Rosa Melee
very charminsly at the Country Club,
on thursday evening. Bowling was in
Gulged In and n delightful sunper was
served, after which the cooling breezes
we're enjoyed until the time arrived to
take the car home
The Misses Serpell entertained n few
or their friends at their home on Duke
street Tuesday evening. The oc-
caslon being a dance in the beautiful
salon parlors Of their residence Dainty
refreshments OF n tempting nature were
portaken of during the course OF the
evening, and the time flew quickly by.
hinong those who We're present besides
the six Misses Serpell, were Miss Min
r re ia*er, MISS Laura Fitclt:t Mr..
Gharse Ross. Mr.. Albert Woodward.
2r. John f. Woodward, Mir. Gustav
Nriebns, Mr.. J. p. Turner Mr.. Gordar
stevenson and Messrs. Golasborough
and Albert Serpell.
Lieutenant Gllmer. United states
Navy. entertained a few of his friends
on Wednesday evening In q very
charming manner. The affair wax !:
launch party. and was given in homo,
OF Miss Rachael Cooke. of Richmond.
AFTER steaming about the harbor up
ana down the river for the space Of an
n9ur or so. the party repaired to the
Chited States receiving ship Franklin
and enjoyed a very refreshing and de-
Ifctable repast. Those who accepted