Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-27
A QUIET CHRISTMAS.
The Day Generally Observed In
an Orderly Manner.
Arranging TO Pound tho Pastor of Memorial
NJ. e. Church--The Johnson-Tayior
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Christmas Day was generally, and in |
most instances. appropriately observed |
by the citizens. The few stores open
ed IN the morning closed at an early |
hour. Services were held morning. |
AFTERNOON and night at several OF the !
churches and were we'll attended, while |
the less reltgiously inclined passed the |!
day in other ways. The shooting
Ing friends and other methods of pas
time were INDUCED in. Order was
pretty generally observed. only few ar
rests OF minor Importance having been
made.
TO POUND PASTOR.
The members OF the Memorial NJ. E.
church are arranging to pound their
pastor, Rev. w. Asbury Christian. on
his arrival with his family next Fri
day evening. The ladies who are ac-
tive in the matter request those desir-
ing to join in greeting the new pastor
TO meet In the ladies' parlor OF the
church Friday afternoon at o'clock.
either in person or by proxy with
gift.
A MARRIAGE.
At the home of the bride, on Liberty
street. last evening at o'clock. Miss
Laura Johnson and Mr.. James Wash
inston Taylor were united in the holy
bonds OF wedlock. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. 7. c. Skinner, pas
tor of the Berkeley Avenue Baptist
church. There having been no invi-
tations sent out. only the family and
few intimate friends witnessed the
ceremony. Miss johnson Is quite popu-
lar and handsome.
BELL-HODGES.
Mr.. James Thomas Hodges and Mrs.
Sadie Bell were united in marriage at
the home OF Rev. NJ. p. Porter pastor
OF Main Street Christian church. last
night about o'clock. The event was
witnessed by only a few intimate
couple will reside on Eleventh street.
a RECEPTION.
A most enjoyable reception was held
at the home of Captain W. II. French,
on Pearl street, last evening. Several
different Instruments were used in dis
pensing music for the pleasure of the
large number of relatives and friends
assembled. About o'clock all pres
ent were invited in the dining hail.
where long table was spread with
the many good things in the way of
eatablcS
OBSEoUIES.
The funeral of Mr.. Geo. II. Kirby
was conducted from the Armstrong
Memorial Presbyterian church Tuesday
afternoon at 8 o'clock. The pastor.
Rev. w. A. Slaymaker assisted by
Rev. Robert Gatcwood. oficiatcd. The
attendance. despite the day of merri-
beautiful and appropriate. The re-
mains were Inferred In Magnolia ceme-
terry with Masonic honors.
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers:
From the Masons-Geo. Bushell and
S. w. Lyons.
From the Citizens-Messrs. I. o.
Diggs. r.. A. Graves, ]. 7. Parks, Sr.,
b. b. Bolts, T. NJ. Jones and DR.. Geo.
w. Wallace.
The flowers contributed as a mark
of esteem were very beautiful and
abundant.
HERE AND THERE.
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Keeling have
returned from their extended wedding
tour North and are residing ut the
corner OF Chestnut and Washington
streets.
MIR. L. ". Caster. proprietor of the
Green House. rendered the conductors
ana motormcn of the Berkeley Street
Railway n free dinner Christmas day
at his place on Liberty street.
DR.. Ashburn has returned from
Buckhorn. where he visited his father.
Mrs. Ashburn, who accompanied him,
will remain there several days.
Miss Ida Goodman, of Liberty street
extended, gave very enjoyable party
to several friends Tuesday evening.
There were present, besides residents
OF the town. several young people from
AEerfalls
Rev. NJ. P. Portor. pastor OF Main
Street Christian church. takes this
method of extending his appreciation
to those who so kindly remembered
him with their substance during the
holidays
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. f. NJ. Williamson.
OF Brambleton ward. Norfolk, spent
Tuesday with his wife's parents. Rev.
NJ. r. Porter and wife. on Second
street. In the afternoon their infant
son was christened by Its grandfather.
Mr.. Porter.
The Utopian Social Club will give
social at the home OF Mrs. r. L. ia
cobs on Riley street. Norfolk, New
Years eve The club will meet in
business session at the home of Master
Ossie IItheredge tonight.
Misses Fannie Thomas and Louise
Brann entertained quite n number of
their friends Tuesday night at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph