Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-21
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quite eIJOydUle WAS given
last night at Miss Dyson's dancing
school, which was very largely at
tended.
There was delightful birthday par
ty held Monday night at the residence
of Mr. Ed. Clark, on County street,
Cottage Place, in honor Of his daugh-
ter. Quite number of young people
were present and enjoyed themselves
until after midnight, when all departed
for their homes.
Messrs. James II. Borum, NJ. D. East
wood, f. H. Miller and DR.. v. G. Gull
pepper will leave tomorrow for New
Orleans to attend the Mardi Gras cell
ebration. which takes place there next
week.
Rev. VIM. r. Forsyth, a former rec
tor Of Trinity P. E. Church, Is in the
city on visit to Mr.. John Downing's
aamily, on Green street extended. He
will preach at Trinity P. e. Church to-
night.
For want OF a quorum, there was
no meeting Of the stockholders of the
Seaboard Air Line yesterday. The
meeting was adjourned until the 4th of
March.
The S. A. l.. Band, with forty pieces,
will leave here this morning for South
ern Pines to take part in the celebra-
tlon on the 22d :,
Admiral Barker went down to New
port News yesterday to place the Kear-
sarge in commission. The Naval Post
Band accompanied him.
Adraft OF sailors went down to New
port News yesterday to go on the Kear-
sarge.
With yesterday, Dr. Holidays ser
vices as special officer for contagious
diseases was dispensed with. He has
been receiving $500 per month.
a number Of merchants have received
invitations to visit the new steamer
Augusta, of the Southern line.
Miss Minnie Marable, of Winchester,
Va, is in the city on a visit to
friends.
There was no docket in the Mayors
Court yesterday.
stock of groceries and liquors is
Offered for sale. See advertisement in
this issue and call as directed II you
wish to secure u bargain.
The case OF c. r Harper, charged
with murder, was continued In the
County Court yesterday until the April
term.
special meeting OF the City Coun-
Gil has been called for tonight to dis
cuss matters of Importance
There is considerable delay in get
ting the ferry in condition to run the
quick schedule. which should begin
April 1st.
Tomorrow will be George Washing
tons birthday. It will be celebrated in
various ways
Those who intend going to Southern
Pines to the great Washington cele-
bration will leave on the train to-
night.
A delightful entertainment for the
benefit of Central Church building fund
was given at the residence of Mrs.
Beulah Jackson.
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last night in different parts of the
city.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary oBrien
will take place Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock from st. Pauls Chapel.
Saturday will be payday at the
navy-yard for the first half Of Feb
ruary.
The remains of Mr.. VIM. S. Rountree
were forwarded yesterday to Gates
county. N. c., for interment
There VIII be colonial tea given at
the residence OF Mrs. Tonkin, on EN-
NETT street, Thursday night, given by
her Sunday school class for the benefit
of Park View Methodist Church.
There was musical and ice cream
festival at the residence of Miss Annie
Carter, on street, last night for the
benefit of st. Paurs altar fund. ouite
a nice sum was realized
The scholars Of Miss Dyson's class
and quite number Of their friends
had a delightful soiree last night at
Maupin's Hall.
Orders were issued yesterday for the
iron-platers to discontinue overtime on
the Sumner.
The will of Mr.. Thomas Griffin was
admitted to record in the County Court
yesterday.
"A number of people will go over to
Norfolk Thursday TO hear Eugene
Debbs, the great labor advocate. talk.
All the Norfolk county school teach
ers Will meet ut the Berkeley school
house Friday to discuss matters con-
nectcd with the schools.
Lieutenant Only has received infor-
nation that the man Riley, who died
In Jail. has a son connected with the
Boston Fire Department. He has writ
ten to find out something about him.
A registered druggist cnn secure.a po-
sitlon by referring to our want column,
in this issue.
for the ladies Of ST. Johns Guild at
their supper last night.
There Will be Colonial Cream
Party" IN the lecture room OF Monu-
mental Church Thursday, the 22d inst.
at 4 p. m.,. for the children.
In speaking of the charm lost by Rev.
W. +. Fisher yesterday 1t was made to
read chain.
The ladies Connected with the altar
fund for st. Paul's Catholic Church are
making active preparations for an
oyster supper at Pythian Castle Tues
day. February 9th
There will be Donkey Paryt'' and
ice cream festival at the residence of
Miss Rena Allen. No. 425 Lincoln street,
Thursday night at o'clock, for the
benefit of the Young Peoples Aid Soci-
ETY. Of the Fourth Street Baptist
Church. The public is invited to at
tend.
81 Portsmouth Chapter, Daughters of
Ehe Consederakv. will hold Its regular