Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
SUFFOLK.
A Continuous Round Of Entertain
ments-PersOna1.

ments-PersOna1.
SUFFOLK, VA, December Sl.--(Speclai)
The mast week has been noted for the
numerous elegant receptions given in suf-
folk. The series began on Monday night
when Mrs Susie Holland entertained
large number of guests in honor OF her
daughter. Miss Jennie who is at home
from Elon College, North Carolina, for the
holidays. and her friends, the Misses
Long of Graham, n. c.
On Tuesday night Judge W. ]. kilby
and wife gave a reception in honor OF
their niece, Miss Lucille Kilby, Of Roa-
noke, the occasion being notable as the
most elaborate and elegant social affair
given in Suffolk in many years.
Hon. and Mrs. John Il. Primer have had
n number of holiday visitors at their
handsome home, on Brooklyn Heights
and on Wednesday evening, from to :!
o'clock they gave a reception in honor or
their guests. upon which occasion they
fully sustained their proverbial reputation
for elegant hospitality.
on the same night Hon. f.. Il. Holland
gave a quiet reception TO a select circle
OF young people at his residence, on Bank
street in honor of Misses Julia and Pat
Long. of Graham, n. c.; Miss .irgilla
Jones. of Norfolk, and Misses Dorotha
Lee. Otelia Gay, and Susie Goodman, Of
Franklin.
Another pleasant social affair took place
on Wednesday night, IL being reception
given at the Whedbee House by Miss
Jeanette Knox, organist of the Chris
tian church, complimentary to her sister,
Miss Nora Knox, OF COnderspOrt Pa.
who has been visiting her for several
weeks.
on Thursday night the Aid Society Of
the Presbyterian church gave a poster
party" at the residence Of Mr.. J. Henry
Nurney, on Kilby street, the object being
to raise money for the benefit of the
church. A feature of the evening was n
series of tableauX representing the adj
Vertisements of business concerns of ma
tional reputation. Prizes for the best
guessers were won by Miss NJ. Estelle
Freeny and Mr.. II. l.. Woodward. Du-
ing the evening beautiful solos were sung
by Misses Julia Brinkey, Jennie Holland,
and Stella Freeny, and a piano duet was
admirably rendered by Miss Lizzie War
ner Courtney, of Lynchburg. and Miss
Annie Nurney, Of Suffolk. Elegant re-
freshments were served by the ladies OF
the society, from the sale of which they
netted over SIS.
An elegant german was given sat the
Armory, on Clay street, on Thursday
night. Music was furnished by an or
chestra from Norfolk. and Mr.. n. r.
Withers led tho intricate Terpsichorean
mazes. over thirty couples were on the
floor participating in the fascinating
figures. and the festivities were kept IN
till ! o'clock in the morning.
Mr.. Luther W. Caulk and wife gave an
! elegant reception on Thursday night. in
honor OF the latter's sister, Miss Alice
Frawner OF Richmond, who is spending
the holidays in Suffolk.
Mrs. :. f. Haynes and children. Of
Richmond. have been visiting relatives I'm
Suffolk during the past week
Mrs. NJ. r. Primer and son. Master Ellis
went to Richmond the first of this week
TO visit relatives.
Professor p. j. Kernodle and Mr. ]. f.
Rayford. Of Richmond. shave been guests
of Suffolk relatives this week.
Misses Lemme Jordan. Charlotte Young
and Matte Harris. of Henderson, y. c.,
are visiting in Suffolk.
Miss Mary Applewhite, OF Southampton
county. is the guest OF her grandmother
Mrs. NJ. a. Applewhite, on Chestnut
street.
Miss Laura Leigh Mcleod Is visiting
relatives i'm Norfolk
Miss Anna Fitchett gave an entertain
ment 10 her young friends last night al
the residence of her father Mr. q. w
Fitchett, on Franklin street, which was
thoroughly enjoyed by all who were pres
ent. =
Miss Faye Parker, of Portsmouth, has
been visiting Misses Elizabeth Booker and
Alma Elan, on Saratoga street. for the
past day or two
Miss Fannie Belle Butt, OF Norfolk
spent the past week with the family OF
Judge r. II. Rawles. on Bank street
Misses Ida and Mile Kohn. of Phila-
delphia, are guests Of their sister, Mrs
G.. Lipman, at the Stuart House.
Hon. John Goode. OF Washington has
been in Suffolk this week, visiting rela-
tives
On Thursday night last, Welcome Lodge
No. 90. knights of Pythias. elected the
following offlcers-namely: ]. T. Dalton.
past chancellor; A. A. Turner, chan
cellor commander: Howard Wright. vice
chancellor; n. III. Harris, preiate; W. b.
Lawrence. master OF work w. l.. Me-
Leod master OF exchequer; Donald Me-
Leod. master of finance; John f. Lolita
keeper OF records and SEAL Mansfield Bat.
ten, master-at-arms; DR.. ]. Nj. Gibson,
inner guard; ii. r. Gulley. outer guard,
j. H. Byrd. representative to the Grand
Lodge: j. II. Lolita, alternate. Judge
X IL. Rawles was recommended for ap-
polntment as district deputy grand cham
cellor. At the above meeting the ranks
OF Esquire and Knight were confe red
on a page, by special dispensation from
Grand Chancellor NJ l.. Walton. OF Wood.
stock.
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