Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-09-01
Personal.

nostpone the trip. Mr.. Strauss was
thought to be recuperating slowly, but
last night he had chill which left him
in weak state this morning.
Mrs. VIM. Herbert and Miss Ann
Herbert of Alexandria are visiting Mrs.
Alex. Payne. - TWarrenton Index.
Rev. Father NJ. j. Ahcrn, who was
operated upon for appendicitis at Provi-
dence Hospital, Washington, recently,
has recovered sufficiently to be out and
expects to be discharged from the hos
pital the latter part of this week, when
he will leave for visit to his old home
at Winchester.
Mr.. Melvin P. Pitts, formerly OF the
Southern Railway Company, but now
with the f. J. Miller Company, of this
city. in which firm he holds a position
as drummer left last night for his new
field of duty in southern Virginia and
North Carolina. His many friends wish
him much success.
Mr. Clarence johnson left here today
for Baltimore, where he has secured a
situation with Mr. George BloOme, candy
manufacturer.
Mrs. BenOni Wheat and her mother,
Mrs. Hester, are guests at Miss Mehaf-
fey's.
A letter from the Sweet Chalybeate
Springs, says: The browning event OF
the week was the "tacky party" given
Tuesday evening. Great enthusiasm
was shown, and over fifty couples en-
tered. The costumes were ridiculous in
the extreme. Miss Mary Marshall, Of
Alexandria, as mountain woman, and
Miss Charlotte Yonge as typical
.'Bowery belle" cut for the first prize.
Both girls carried out their roles adj
mirably. In the cutting Miss Marshall
drew an ace while Miss Yonge drew a
king. The prize was handsome silver
puff box.
A letter from the White Sulphur
Springs says "There are many hand
some private traps to be met on the road
every afternoon. Col. r. ii. Dulany,
of Loudoun county, has fine drag and
four splendid horses. and to see the
Colonel handle the ribbons is an inspira-
ton, for, in spite Of his 80 years, he is
an obiect-lesson to the young men.
With Colonel Dulany are his grand
daughter, Mrs n. III. Morrison, OF New
York. and Misses Grace and Mary
Lennon. the daughters of Mr.. j. South
gate Lennon, of Baltimore. Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Hunter Dulany, and Miss Re
becca Dulany are here for several days. .
Miss Edith Schwarz left last Saturday
for two weeks visit to Hagers-
town, Nd.
Mr.. J. S. Blackburn has returned to
his home in this city.
Mr.. Charles 0. Pullman has returned
from a trip to New York and Atlantic
City.
Mr.. George II. Eaton has gone to
Jacksonville, Florida to spend his yaca-
ton.
Miss Rosalie Bagot is visiting relatives
in Charlottesville.
Mrs. b. T. Young was taken suddenly
i'll yesterday, but later recuperated.
Capt. George Windsor Of the transfer
tugboat Beaverton has returned from his
vacation.
Mr.. Henry Kelly, Miss Nettie Kelly
and Mr.. George Mayers, of Baltimore,
are visiting Mrs. William Baggett, on
Duke street.
Miss Katherine Haslett and Miss
Margaret Boland, of Baltimore, are the
guests of Miss Mary Petit on Gibbon
street.
Mr.. Courtney Houck, OF New York,
is visiting his parents in this city.
Mr.. Harvey Kersey, Of New York, Is
on visit to relatives in this city.
DIR. J. Stewart Jameson, has sent i'll
his resignation as a member of the sur
gical staff of Mercer Hospital. 1t is his
intention to return to his old home in
Alexandria, Va, where he will practice
his profession. The departure Of DR..
Jameson will be regretted by his aSso-
ciates on the hospital staff as well as by
the many friends he has won for him
self during his sojourn in this city.
Trenton, \. j., American. DR.. Jam
lesson is a son of Mr.. Geo. W. Jameson,
of this city, and his many friends will
be glad to hear that heintends returning
to his old home.
Miss Addiebele Gouldman, Of Colon
ial Beach, is visiting friends and rela-
tives in this city.
DR.. and Mrs. Hugh Mcclure have
returned from a ten days trip to Block
Island, Mass.
Mr.. VIM. T. Cowling and Miss Maud
Henderson will be married tonight.
Mr.. Thomas Kelly. jr., has gone to
Westmoreland county where he Will
spend ten days.
Misses Nettie Savage and Llnnie
Scott have returned from a pleasant
visit near to Colonial Beach.
Mr.. Charles Hawkins has been tenn
porarily appointed yardmaster of the
Southern Railway in this city in place OF
Mr.. James Duncan, resigned. Mr..
Hawkins has been Mr.. Duncan's assist
ant for sometime and is considered in
every way qualified for the position.
Mrs. l.. c. Barley has returned from
Fauquier county, where she spent the
/ summer.
Lieutenant C. F. Nash, Of the L. ;.
revenue service, is in the city on
short leave.
Mrs. Albert Bryan and children have
returned from visit to Connecticut
Mrs. Clarence w. DettOr and little
daughter, Irene, have gone to Fauquie
county for two weeks.
Mr. l. Walter Robertson, who has been Wis
ting his brother. Mr.. Henry f. Robertson, o.
south Washington street, has returned to hi
/ home in Chicago.
Mr.. Thos. l.. Carter left Saturday morning
! for a trip through the North and Canada.