The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-05
especial to The Dispatch.)

GLOUCESTER c. IA, June 4.-The main
idea expressed In The Times-Dlspatch
Sunday edition in reference to collecting
the history of the counties in the State
was first evolved by member OF the
"Gloucester Literary Society" about a
year ago. Mr.. L. G. Catlett proposed that
a part OF each meeting OF the organiza-
tion should be devoted to the reading
Of papers on the history OF Gloucester.
including sketches OF the old place. the
idea was enthusiastically received and
papers have been written on Garter 8
Creek. Timber Neck. Church Hill and
Toddshury, and others are being pre-
pared.
SHERWOOD.
Sherwood, the scene OF many delightful
entertainments, was again a thing OF
beauty on last Tuesday. the occasion
being the birthday OF little Miss Cath
crime Graham. OF New York. grand
child Of Mrs. Courtenay selden who has
for so many years graced this beautiful
old mansion and dispensed the charming
hospitality for which it is noted Tho
birthday falling on decoration day. the
floral adornments were red. white and
blue A Jack Horner pie In tho center
of the table, decorated with flags, was
especially attractive to tho small guests.
A pretty souvenir was put at each tiny
plate After refreshments were served
the tiny tots scattered over the beautiful
old lawn, searching for hidden treasures
which had been cunningly secreted. The
finding of each gift was the occasion OF
much rejoicing.
Mr., Clinton Graham. of New York,
father Of the young hostess; Courtenay
Selden Harris, first cousin, and Mrs.
Dewey A.. Williams. aunt both OF Rich
~ d ,No1r
of Newport News, were guests from a
distance who came for the OCCASION
Mrs. e. l.. Dimmock, who gave the
party in honor of her granddaughter,
was the, hostess of the evening. The
young guests We're: Misses Elizabeth
Lewis holland, Annie and Elizabeth With
ers. Elizabeth Clarke. Virginia and Ray
Richardson Selden Graham, New York;
Courtenay Selden, Imogin and Catherine
Gordon, of Richmond; Paul and Eliza
beth Lock. Of Newport News, and Annie
and Molly Perrin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Talbot, OF Rich
mond spent part OF last week at the
Exchange with the Misses Dabney,
DR.. and Mrs Diezandorf, Of Detroit. are
Mt Oak Point, guests of Mr.. and Mrs,
H. O. Sanders.
Miss Molly j. Seawell Is at Goshen.
guest of Major and Mrs. w. Perrin.
Mrs Walter Perrin has returned from
visit to Baltimore.
Miss Lee Dabney has returned from
visit to Norfolk.
Mrs. Fahs and Miss Anna Fahs, who
spent the winter In Warren, Pa. have
returned to Gloucester.
Mrs. Jennie Deans Meyer OF Baltimore,
is the guest Of Mrs Elizabeth Deans
Fahs.
Miss Fanny James is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. John Tabb. of Summerville.
Mrs Burr holland left on Thursday for
East Hampton, N. Y.
Rev. w. H. Groves has returned from
Florida
Miss Hattie and Master Hughes Ware
have returned from West Point
Mr.. and Mrs. Greyson, of New York,
are at their summer home on the Ware
River.
Mr.. Charles Hinkle has returned to
Old Point.
Mrs. IL. G, Catlett is at Tinaberneck.
Mrs. Southgate. OF Norfolk. is at the
Exchange.
Mrs. G.. MacKubns, of Baltimore, is
guest of Mr., and Mrs landlord ITALIA
ferro.
Mrs, Dimmock returned to Newport
News on Thursday,