Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-05-28
IN SOCIETY'S REALM

The years roll on and farther ana
farther away are those, days In which
the men Of the South land fought for
their independence. and as years come
ana go the number of veterans who en-
dured the trials and hardships of this
* struggle, grows less, for they are grad
; ually passing from our midst. On each
Memorial Day-a day set apart for the
2 especial honor and reverence of those
who have crossed over the river-we
notice a vacant place inithe line where.
year before, marched some comradc
who has gone to join those who fell
upon the battlefield. Although sad
recollections arise on this day, yet it
isl time of peace, and happy are those
VINO iought Tor the Confederacy under
the Southern cross. in the thought that
so much respect is paid to the memory
of their departed comrades-speeche
poems. music. flowers. They are the
:, outward signs of the love within our
hearts.
Last weeks monotony was only
broken here and there by an enter
tainment; but the delightful character
of the few things made up for their
lack of number.
MISC SUSAN L oS uS entertained rev
of her friends at n matinee euchre
party on Thursday. The affair. which
was a most delightful one, was given
~ honor of Mrs. +. a. Wake The fas-
cinating game of seven-hand cuchre
itwas inuniged in for an hour or so. when
deiectapie luncheon was partakcn Of.
The first prize, n port-folio, was won
by Miss Anne Henry. while to Miss
virginia WILCOX was awarded the
BOBBY prize, n Japanese ornament The
consolation prize. man in the moon.
vase, was cut for, Mrs. Herman proving
the luck one. Miss Payne's guests were
Mrs Wake. Mrs. Samuel Lloyd, Mrs
Harry Herman. Miss Eta Smith. Miss
Virginia Wilcox and Miss Anne Henry.
The Mischianza has been revived,
and there is talk of holding the festival
IN Norfolk in the fall. 1t is hoped that
this affair will be a success. and the
people are looking forward to u gay
time
The Country Club will hold their an
nual tennis and bowling tournament
from the 9Th until the 10th of June. The
Naval Post Band has been engaged 70
play during these afternoons. and much
pleasure is anticipated by those who
WI take part in these games Hand
some prizes will ne awarded. and this
year promises to eclipse former occa:
sions.
One of the most delightful affairs Of
the season was the card party given by
Miss Elizabeth Lauder on Thursday
evening at her home on Grace street
In honor OF her guest Miss Violet Niles.
of the navy yard. This was n harIc
quin party, n different game being
prayed at each table. Miss Sawyer won
me ladies' prize, n picture, and Mr..
George Loyal won the gentlemen's
prize, which was bisque tobacco
stand. The BOBBY prize was awarded
10 MI Sanderson, and he had n white
elephant on his hands. The score was
kept by tiny hearts suspended by rib
bons. After the game had ended
dainty refreshments of a temntinp M
ture We're partalSen of, and after n
p1ssfsisHt evening good nights were said.
among those who were present wore
Miss Niles, Miss Sawyer. of NIilwou-
zee; Miss Mary Belle White. Miss
i.osb Mcl8ee, Miss Landon Walton,
mis- MISS iAatherine Heath, Miss Anna Tay-
LOT, Mr and Mrs. Frederick Killum
mr.. j. Leighton Hubbard, Mr. Geo. Loy,
ali' MI. Thomas w. Tannor Mr. T T..
Hcath, Jr., Mr. John Pearson Williams
MI Mason billiard. Mr. George san,
1erson. DR.. Herbert Old, Mr.. Fergus
GUpourlase' Mr. w. j. Stanworth, Mr.
kinson VIII
Mrs Barton Myers entertained n mar.
~ very delightfully."- on Tuesday. Tho
ahair was a luncheon, which was given
at the Country Club In honor Of Mrs
william Boykin, of Baltimore.
Miss Elizabeth Johnston has return
ed after a delightful visit to friends T.,
Charleston, S. c. :"
~
pr and Mrs. James n Southau of
Little Rock. Ark. who spent several
lays lays mere last week, have returned
Mrs. James f. Cecil is at home gain
aIter delightful sojourn in Charles
Mrs: Harry Balm, who has beo,
spending the winter in Savannah. is ot
Miss Rowland Baylor and Miss vir-
gina Rogers left last week to visit rel
atives In New York.
Mrs. Joseph PEBBLES and childran
n! nave returned from visit to friends
Miss Mary Lou Hoggard spent last
week with Miss Ellen Bell.
Mr. Hutpeth left on Wednesday for
New York. from whence he sailed for
England to spend several months in
London. Al