The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-05
SOCIAL SEASON IN
MOUNTAIN CITY
Weddings, Gard Parties and Teas in
Stanton.
FINE CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS.
Staunton Loses n Good Citizen In the
Return Of MIR. Charles 4. Berry TO
BaItimore-The Armistcad
Hunting Club.

STANTON, VA. Nov. Especial
The social season has begun in earnest,
and weddings. cards parties. receptions,
and teas follow each other in quick sue
cession.
Judge and Mrs. Grattan have issued
cards 10 the marriage Of their youngest
daughter Minnie Watson, TO Mr.. Giimop
Weston. at the First Presbyterian church,
November Sth.
Mrs. X. n. Blackford gave beautiful
whist party Monday afternoon. The
prize. a handsome silk work-bag, was
won by Miss Lucy Kinny
one Of the most enjoyable affairs Of the
season was the Halloween party given
by Miss Emma Hoge.
In spite Of pouring rain large num-
Der was present. The party was given 10
the members of the "Entr. Nous club.
The house was beautifully decorated
with chrysanthemums OF every hue.
Fruit ana candies were found every
where, and the most delicious refresh
ments served al II o'clock.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
The deac0ns and ladies of the First
Presbyterian church have just completed
some handsome Improvements TO ooth
church and mause, so that now they are
among the most comfortable and hand
some in the city. Several thousand dol
lars were spent ON them and the results
are most gratifying.
Stanton t. about 10 lose one OF her
most progressive and valuable business
men, Mr.. Charles &. Berry, who came
here from Baltimore twenty years ago.
lie was been in the shoe business. but
retired Tuesday. lie goes back 10 Bal
timore az member OF the wholesale
firm Of Berry Brothers & Fresch. Mr.
Berry has been an officer Of the Lutheran
church for fifteen years, and SUI
pcrintendent Of the Sunday-school for
twelve years. lie is Past Mas
ter Of stanton Lodge, No. j. a. L. and
A. NJ, =. s. Commander Stevenson COM
mandary, no. s. and High Priest Of Union
Royal Arch Chapter. No 2. He IS a
member OF the Working Committee Grand
Royal Arch Chapter Of Virginia. also
Grand orator Of the Grand Council Royal
Arcanum Of Virginia. Mr Berry will be
a loss not only 20 stanton, but to the
whole state
Personal MENTION.
Mrs. Arthur Dickinson and Miss Ethel
Dickinson. formerly Of Richmond, have
gone to Baltimore for the winter.
Miss Fanny Gibson. daughter OF Bishop
Gibson, is here with her aunt, Mrs. a. F..
Robertson.
Mrs. James Quarlos. daughter Of Judge
George NJ Harrison, and little daughter.
left for their home IN Louisville, KY
Monday night
Rev. DIT. Clampctt, of St. Peters
church. Baltimore. will begin q mission
in Emmanuel Episcopal church November
2ith.
Miss Louise Powell a graduate Of ST.
Luke's. Richmond laft yesterday for
New York TO take post graduate course.
The Armistead Hunting Club, OF Char
l0ttcsvlllc. came yesterday and last night
20 go on their annual hunting expedition.
There were about twenty-five in the
party The club is composed Of gentle
men from Richmond Washington, Char
lottesvillc. and other places.
Captain John y. Opies book, "a Rebel
Cavalryman with Lee Stuart, and Jack
son." is out at last II VII be well re-
ce.yed by the old Confederatcs.
The AS You Like IL Club was delight
fully entertained yesterday afternoon by
Mrs James r. Taylor Jr. Seven hand
euchre was The order of the day. Among
the guests was Mrs. Virsinius Han. Of
Richmond.