Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-18
LAMBERT'S PUNT.

The funeral of Mrs. Lula \. Hall,
whose sudden and untimely death oc-
CURED at the home OF her husband Mr.
james y. Hail. on RaplaauuuOc> ave-
nue., Wednesday morning, was held
from the Methodist Church. on Bow
denis Ferry road at Il. IN. yesterday.
and was largely attended. The ". g.
L. L., OF wEicn the deceased was an
active member. attended the obseCuies;
in Il body ana accompanied the remains
to the grave. Inc services were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. w. Carroll, assisted
by Rev. G. ID. Gilkerson, of the Prcsby-
terrain Church, both of whom paid
touching tributes to the life ana Chris
tian virtues of the deceased There
were Il large number of beautiful floral
tributes, among them two designs from
the w. c. +. L.. one Il harp and the
other broken circle. The interment
was in Elmwood Cemetery. The fol-
lowing were the bearers: Messys.
j. L. Dutton. d. Lopez. y. w. higgins,
j. n. Mclaughlin, 7. S. Harmon, II. \.
Barrow. VIM. Smith and Charles
Hughes.
ITEMS OF INTEREST,"
The Pioneer Salvage and Fire Com
pany VIII give Il lawn party and straw
berry and ice cream festival on the
beautiful green adjoining their assem-
~ 'Npiiis,, VII -SlNln street, next
Thursday and Friday evenings for the
benefit of the company's new uniform
fund. Music and dancing will be among
the attractions
There was a very large attendance
at the regular meeting of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
at the residence of Mrs. Minter,
ON Lawrence avenue, yesterday af-
tcrnoon, with the president. Mrs.
I...,., t.,
,Iinnie Boykin secretary. The meeting
was opened with devotional exercises,
conducted by the president.
Mrs. Lakes. superintendent of the
Loyal Legion reported the regular
meetings well attended and much inter-
est manifested. The literary commit
tee reported Il large amount OF temper
ance literature circulated and many
books and periodicals contributed for
thc ilorary at the State pcniteutiary.
The flower committee reported a
number OF visits to the sick and needy
and provisions ana clothing donated
where needed. The committee on par
Tor meetings recommended the holding
OF parlor social. ana ii was decided 10
have one next Tuesday night from To
IL o'clock at the residence of Mrs.
l}elcher. on Lawrence avenue. Straw
berries and cream will be served at a
small fee for the benefit of the Union.
Music and recitations will form at
tractivc features.
The Committee on Entertaining the
District Convention. which is to meet
here on the 9Th of June. reported
gratifying progress.
The death OF Mrs. Hall, a member of
the Union was announced. and the
president and secretary were consl-
tuted q committee to draft suitable res
lolutions in respect Ia her memory ana
report at the next meeting. The Union
VIII meet next Thursday at the resi-
dcnce of Mrs. Martin. on Rappaharnock
avenue. at s O'clock
The sunday school of Burrows Nc
mortal Baptist Church is rehearsing
nightly for ..,hi; l.en,s DaA. :, ..hi--l.
be celebrated early in June. \ very at
tractive program is being arranged for
the occasion
The truckers in this section say that
the Stra wberry and early bean crops
are suffering much for the need of rain.
The Star Athletic Cl"b Is arranging
for y number of exhibitions in the
manly art. in which it is said there will
appear number of scientific boxers.
The property lying south of the cleo
trio railway track and about two mile,
west Of I.ambert's Point is being laid
OIL in lots. with wide thoroughfares be
tween them. 1t is said that parties are
negotiating FOR the purchase of this
land with the view OF making II Il resi-
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