Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-02-04
I'm soc ETY'S REALM,
Social Functions During the Past
Week In the City Of Norfolk.
entertainments without Number
Glvon mt Homes aud olub.-co .
ioniai Tho Cludcrelln Cinb-
Arrival. ana Depar,ure. OF Wis.,
itors.

ttors.
Once more do we find ourselves at
the beginning of another week, and
turning backward for a last lingering
s look at the pleasures that were ours
during the seven days to which we last
night said goodbye forever. we behold
many pictures and recall many pleasant
evenings of vast enjoyment for us.
There has not been the gayety that
should mark this season of the year
when Lent is so rapidly creeping upon
us. Yet the Colonial Ball. given by
the Daughters of the Revolution We'd
nesday evening at the Chamberlin Ho-
tel, and the Senior German Friday
evening added brlliancy to the week S
prog am, whith besides these functions,
was made up of card parties. receptions
and the like merry gatherings.
The usual Saturday evening soiree
took place last night and was most en-
joyable as usual. The music was good
and dancing was INDUCED in to its in
spring strains for about two hours,
when Home, Sweet Home" was play
ed as a signal for leaving.
Six of the friends of Mr.. Frank w.
Mccullough gave a dinner in his honor
last evening at the Country Club. This
event was in honor of Mr.. McCull-
ough's approaching marriage to Miss
Virginia Hayes, wi ich will take place
Thursday at the home of the bride, in
o'clock and was an occasion of much
fun and wit. The hosts on this even
ing were Mr.. Thomas w. Tannor Mr..
Richard C. Taylor, Mr.. J. Saunders
Taylor, Mr., Hugh G. Whitehead. Mr.
w. NJ. Osborne, Jr., and MT, Waiter II.
Taylor. Jr.
Mrs. William Camp entertained a
party of her friends most charmingly
Tuesday afternoon at the home of her
father. Mr.. Herbert Smith, on Butte
street. The occasion was n card-party,
the ever attractive game of hearts be-
Ing selected for the amusement of the
guests. Each of the players was given
a ring, and on winning game were
presented with sugar hearts to keep
the score. After the cards had been
laid aside dainty repast was served,
when the prizes were awarded. Miss
Clebornc won the prize at one
table French picture and Miss BraX-
ton was most fortunate at the other
table, securing the prize. a bronze bust.
The consolation prize was cut for and
won by Mrs. Wright, while the BOBBY
was carried off by Mrs. Waller. The
decorations for this occasion were eX-
ceedingly pretty, pink and green being
the prevailing colors. Palms and pot
ted plants formed q background for
pink carnations and pink shaded
candles. Mrs. Camps guests were Mrs.
Aycock, OF Washington: Miss rhomp-
son, of Washington; Mrs, Thompson. of
the navy yard; Miss Braxton. of New
port News; Mrs. w. II. b. Glover, Mrs.
Corbin Waller, Mrs. John G. Tilton.
Mrs. Richard Byrd, Mrs. Richard
Wright. Miss Lucy Cleborne, Miss Mary
Vermillion, Mrs. Thomas jefferson
Randolph and Mrs. Lawrence S. Adams.
Mrs. Arthur C. Freeman and Miss
; Elizabeth Freeman entertained Il party
of friends very informally but withal
very delightfully."-, Thursday evening at
their home on Freemason street. The
nature of the affair was a bird
supper. and greatly was 1t enjoyed by
those fortunate enough to be among the
guests. The table decorations consist
ed of white carnations, and covers
were laid for eighteen. After the menu
had been discussed Mr.. Lawrence de-
lighted the gathering with many beau
uful songs. Those who comprised this
party were Mrs. Tessier, of Boston:
Al II
r. Emerich. Miss Matthews, of Balti-
more; Mrs. a. NJ. Cook, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jeffrey Morgan. Miss Edith Tunis, Mr..
and Mrs. A. c. Freeman. Miss Freeman,
a IT,
gins. Mr.. Kensie Johns. Mr.. Lawrence,
Mr.. James Goode and Mr.. Harry Keel
ing.
Society Is anticipating the ball which
will be given by the officers and ladies
Of Fort Monroe Friday evening at the
Chamberlin Hotel. 1t is understood
that quite a number Of the young peo-
pie from Norfolk will attend and an
enjoyable time is expected.
Miss Sarah Keeling Wilson entertain
ed the Afternoon Card Club Thursday
evening at her home, on North street
4 Portsmouth The hours spent in this
pleasant pursuit were exceedingl,
pleasant, and the time sped by all Toe
quickly for those engaged in the exclt-
ing game Of euchre.
one or the prettiest affairs OF the sea.
son that have taken place in Ports.
mouth was the Colonial Tea given b,
the ladies of Trinity Church. Mucf
credit Is due Mrs. Griffin Edwards TO,
the success OF the undertaking, she be-
Ing instrumental in getting up and ar
ranging the details of the tea The ter
took place Thursday evening, the room.
being deliberately decorated for tn,
occasion In palms and evergreens. Mis-
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