Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
A Fine Voice Added to NorfoIk's
Musical Circles.
The Arrival and Departure of Prominent
Society People : Donations of Gospel
hymns Desired Prizes Awarded Mt In
dustriaI School,

Much admiration has been expressed
for the fine voice of Miss Maud Fare
we'll Bliss.whc sang SO charmingly Sun
day ut Christ Church. Miss Bliss has
very high soprano, full and sweet. and
her rendition of Gounods "Sanctus"
gave rise to much pleasant comment.
She sang for several years In ST. Phil
ips Memorial Church, in New York.
afterwards appearing in opera. This
latter position she gave up after one
season, preferring church music. Miss
Bliss is said to be one the best singers
that has ever appeared in Norfolk.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Sallie Williams left yesterday
morning for Richmond. where she will
take the part Of Mabel in the opera
Pirates of Penzance."
Mr.. and Mrs. Mills entertained a few
friends at supper at the Monticello Sat
urday evening. The guests were the
Misses Wilson. MIR. Coutledge and Mr.
Patterson.
Mrs. Floyd Hughes will entertain the
Whist Club at her home on York street
this morning.
Miss Nettie Tilghman is visiting rel
atsves on Eastern Shore, Md.
Miss Mabel Allyn has gone to the
University of Virginia for the Easter
festivities.
Miss Margaret Ames, who recently
left the Norfolk Navy-yard for Phila-
delphia, is the guest of Mrs. Reynolds,
on Colonial avenue Client
Mrs. Alfred Page left Saturday for
Radford. Va, w here she will visit Mrs.
Pages mother.
Mrs. Van dc Carr, of New York. who
has been visiting in Norfolk, left yes
terday for "Wallaceton." the home OF
her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Bryan, Of Balti-
more, who have been spending several
days in Norfolk, left last evening for
their home.
The many friends of Mr.. Frank Tay-
Tor We're glad to sec him back in Nor
folk again.
Mrs. Ransom and her little daughter,
VINO have been stopping at the Month
ceiio' returned to their home last even
ing.
Mr. CARTRIDGE, of Philadelphia. is the
guest of Mrs. Mills, on Butte street.
Miss Lula Gains, who has been visit
ing in Norfolk for some months. left
for her home in Buford, South Carolina,
on Saturday.
The Misses Serpell entertained in
formally in honor OF their guests, Miss
Carson. Miss Dunaway and Miss Dimes.
yesterday afternoon from to T. Their
nome on Duke street was tastcfully
decorated with ferns and jonquils
Among those who called during the
afternoon We're the Misses Kate Beel.
Lila Tucker, Emily Allyn, Lula Reid.
Kyle Reid, Fannie Rogers, Helen
Rogers, Madge Lamb, Mabel Cham
berlaine. Mary Chamberlain and
Mamie Skinner
DONATIONS DISUSED.
The Woman's Committee holding ro-
ligious services at the Jail every We'd
nesday will be greatly obliged for do
nations of Gospel Hymns" with or
without notes. that have fallen into
disuse In families or churches Those
who kindly respond to this appeal will
please leave the books either at the
jail office or Mt 223 York street
PRIZES AWARDED.
Yesterday there was an interesting
exhibition of work at the Cumberland
Street Industrial Colored School.
committee of ladies from the North
was present to award prizes to those
whose behavior and work had given
the best satisfaction. and one could not
be present long without being pleased
with the picture of industry presented.
In the manual training room the boys
were busy taking the first course.
which consisted of making labels for
flower pots. yarn winders in the shane
of crosses. and many other different
shaped objects. In the cooking room
little colored girls. with white caps
and aprons on, were deeply interested
preparing appetizing dishes. and the
sewing room showed cheerful faces and
n fine exhibit of work. Several prom
inent Norfolk women who take an in
terest in the school were present The
classes are under the direction Of Miss
Sarah Evelyn Breed and Miss Ellen
Taylor. two competent young women,
whose excellent management is much
to be commended.