The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

(SpecialEto The -Dispatch.)
"A NoRFOI.S,s VA, ( June 25.-The home of
Mr.. ami Mrs. William Robinson in Park
u NTisW Portsmouth. was the scene Tues
day evening OF a most enjoyable social
= gathering. the occasion being an informal
reception given in honor of their guest
Miss Stella Goodwin, of Emporia. Va.
u The 3parlors were prettly decorated with
4 beautiful flowers, and music lent an
added charm to the pleasure of the even
ing the solos OF Miss Lee Welners being
particularly well rendered. More than
twenty guests We're assembled. de-
lightful supper and refreshments were
i served.
Mrs, Robinson, who is an old lady in
her s5th year. delighted the gathering i'm
Inensely by playing several old time airs
on the piano with as light touch as a
lassie OF fifteen summers might have
done.
Among those present were Miss Reva
Hamilton, Ethel Friedlin, Stella Good
win. Lee Welmer. Daisy Pearce, Birdie
Dodson. Essie Griffin. Annie Robinson,
Nettie Bidby Jessie May Blair, Nellie
4 Robinson. Maggie Robinson and Sallle
johnson; Messss. IT. y. Cooker. L. T..
4 Moseley Frank Beaton. Willie Andrews
and Rev. and Mrs. DR.. NJ. D. Carr. .
Mr. and Mrs Norrnla L.. Guy. a re-
Gently married couple, celebrated their
4 wedding Tuesday evening by giving an
\ elegant reception to number of their
s friends at their home. No. l403 Washing
ton Street, Portsmouth. Cut flowers and
palms served as the floral decorations
throughout The parlors and special string
music discoursed sweet. harmonies. Tho
,toI,
The happy couple We're the recipients,
4 were displayed on table in the hall
and were much admired. Refreshments
were served during the evening and mer-,
Z ry games helped to speed along the hap
py hours. II was after IL o'clock before
the guests departed for their homes.
A beautiful home wedding was SOL
emn!zed Wednesday afternoon at 8
o'clock at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs,
y. l. Albright, Park Place where their
eldest daughter Lucy May, became the
H bride OF Nathan NJ. Turner, Rev. Mr..
Cox being the celebrant.
The bride was uttired in a going-away
gown of blue venetian cloth. with hat
and gloves to match. Her maid of honor,
Miss Olivia J., White, was attired in
white silk, with black picture hat. Both
carried white carnations. Mr.. Il. NJ
Albright, brother of the bride. was best
man. and Mr.. Marvin Wick. OF New Brit
ain, Conn, nephew of the groom, acted
rs usher All wore conventional black,
with boutonnieres.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. j W. Briscoe of Maryland.
The parlors were decorated with pot
/ ted plants and cut flowers.
Mr., and Mrs Turner left on the At
lanuc Coast Line for an extended tour
South,
a pretty wedding was celebrated at
2Nai Birth Synagogue, Cumberland
Street. at o'clock last evening. The
contracting parties We're Miss Annie
Hoffman, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
Abraham Hoffman. of No 463 Church
Street, and Mr. Simon Chapel, of this
city. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Goldsburgh, assisted by Rabbi Price,
In the presence OF large gathering of
the friends of the bride and groom.
The bride wore white silk mule with
white satin and lace trimmings and pearl
ornaments with bridal veil, and carried
bride roses.
Miss Dora Cohen was maid OF honor.
She was attlred in white organdie with
lace, and carried bouquet of lilies of
ths valley, 3,
The best man was Mr.. Alex. Salzberg,
"A reception followed the wedding at
the home of the brides parents. when
many guests were present 10 enjoy the
festive occasion,
< Mr.. and Mrs. Chapel left on the 10
O'Clock train last night over the Nor
folR and Western Railway, for a bridal
tour North, They will be at home. No.
JIG Chapel Street. after July !,
Tho following out-of-town guests att