Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-04-09
i'm SOCIETY'S REALM

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bver. and Easter wns ushered In with
sunshine and flowers, fitting setting to
begin Joyous d ys again. After the al
most unbroken quiet which attends the
Lenten season, ':hls air of festivity is
truly refreshing. The Fast week has
been a busy c. IN the social world. and
the gorgeous weather has added to the
zeal with which old and young have
Joined in for the enjcyment to be had.
The winter OF cur ciscontent has ended,
indeed, and g. merr:sr ard happier sea-
son has begv:. Our eyes and hearts
have been glSc dered by the sight of the
happy brides ana radiant bridesgrooms,
and besides the weddings, society has
given us other rea;s in the Easter
dances and receptions. while the hos
pitable doors OF the Country Club have
stood open VIDE 10 welcome the num-
erous cyclers wno have reveled in the
glorious wea her and good roads.
Last Sunday Being Easter was a day
OF. great pleasure. Family dinner par
Ties were given and the day was an
unusually pleasant one. The Chamber
lin was alive wi n gay people. and
many of our citizens spent the day at
that beautiful hItel. A musical program
Naval Post Bond, under the skillful
leadership of Professor Jesse Price,
which was greatly enjoyed by those
fortunate enough to be present.
s.
On Monday numerous egg-hunts were
given; which Weae greatly enjoyed by
the children. One of these h'de-and-seek
parties was that to which Master
Charles Herbert PEBBLES invited few
ofshis friends. In every nook and cor
ner Searched these little boys and found
with unspeakable delight the treasures
which lay hidden.
The Johns Hopkins Glee. Mandolin
and Banjo Club arrived on Monday. and
were immediately taken LIN hand and
shown good time. First. several young
ladies entertained a party of these stu
dents at the Country Club. The affair
portook of the nature of a luncheon,
and was charming affair. A recherche
repest was partaken of and bowling in
dulged In. Those who made up this par
ty.were as follows: Miss Mabel Cham
berlaine. Miss Josephine Cooke. Miss
Mabel Allyn, Miss Margaret Ward, Miss
Maria Tucker, Mr.. Stephen Howard
Mr.. Wilson Smith. Mr.. Robinson. Mr.
Lyons Mr.. Peters, Mr.. Skipwith Bruce
MI Henry Cooke and Mr.. John Hill.
Later IN the afternoon, at o'clock,
Miss Josephine Cooke. Miss Mabel AL
lyn. Miss Mabel Chamberlain. Miss
Margaret Ward. Miss Mary Leigh, Mr.
Howard. Mr. Smith. Mr.. Robinson. Mr..
Lyons. Mr.. Peters and Mr.. Bruce were
invited to the home of Miss Virginia
Wrenn, In York street, to dine. The ia
BILE decorations were pretty and in the
center of the table stood n vase of
Easter lilies tied with blue and black
ribbons, the colors of the university.
This was n most delightful occasion,
and after the dinner had come to an
end all repaired to the Y. NJ. C. A..
hall. where the Glee Club gave n con-
cert. This concert WIS musical treat,
and the program which had been ar
ranged was carried out and greatly
pleased the audience which greeted
these students with q musical turn
After the concert Miss Josephine Cooke
entertained number of the Glee Club
and her friends at supper at her home.
dn$York street. which. needless to say,
was pleasant occasion. rs Miss Cooke
ss such charming hostess.
On Monday evening the Masonic
! Temple was the scene of pretty GER
man n subscription affair given by the
Syounger set of boys in honor of their
tgirl friends who have entertained them
80 often during the Winter Prof.
'Bellezzas band furnished the music.
Dancing began at o'clock and lasted
until late hour. The cotillon was led
by Mr.. George Payne. assisted by Prof.
Dellezza. Mrs Samuel Lloyd and Mrs.
Foyster were the chaperones, and
among those present were: Miss I.oise
Jones. Miss Alice Williams. Misses Fan
ME and Mary Royster. Miss Nan Free
man. Miss Katherine Newbin. Miss
Abide Pigman, Miss Mary Baylor. Miss
Hilda Chamberlain. Miss Mary Dun
can; Mr.. Randolph Cooke Mr. Lewis
Sharp. Mr.. John Williams. Mr. Wick
ham TAYLOR. Mr.. John 3. Taylor, Mr.
Robert Bradford, Mr.. Eugene Payne,