Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-27
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
Correspondence of The Star.

Special rres.Ondence of The Star
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, August &c, 1906
The Beach has been a whirl of social
events during the past week, although the
weather was not in good form. In addi-
ton to its usual number of large parties
the Princess Anne has had a great many
informal affairs. while there have been sew
eral innovations among the gatherings. A
beach party was arranged by Mrs. Chand
Ice last week which bordered on the marsh
mallow 'roasts given earlier in the season.
Several great logs were set afire. around
which the party sat and told stories. Re
freshments were also served, and the affair
proved to be very popular.
A large domino party was given on Fri
day evening by the guests at the Princess
Anne. The grand march was very effec-
tive scene, due to the various costumes
worn. At midnight the masks were taken
off and the dancing then continued until a
late hour. Mr.. George Reed and Miss
Roberta Hawkins led the figures, and about
forty couples followed.
Mr.. L. d. keane Of the Treasury Depart
ment and Mr.. ]. NJ Hayden, who have
been making an extended sojourn at the
Richardson Inn, have gone to Washington,
but will return to the Beach during the
coming week to remain until September.
Quite a large and enjoyable subscription
party was given at the Princess Anne on
wednesday evening. Eleven tables were
used, the players numbering about forty.
Progressive euchre was the game played
and the prizes, a set of gold pins and a fan,
were won by Mrs. r. A. Hunter and Miss
Galloway, respectively. Mr.. Richard Cren-
shaw was the fortunate one among the gen.
tlemen.
The consumption of watermelons reached
a record breaking figure at the watermelon
feast given last Tuesday evening the
grounds surrounding the Joy cottage.
T, K
who were the hosts, offered prizes for the
consumption of the greatest and least
amounts of the luscious fruit the first prize
going to Miss Marion Rives and the BOBBY
to Miss Marie Williams. Washington
guests present were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Nugent, Mrs. Henry E. Lane. Miss Nellie
Hoffman and Mr.. J. B. Lightfoot.
very delightful little supper was given
on Tuesday evening at the Atlantic Club,
at which Lieut.. Rhoads, U. s. N, enter
tanned a few friends. Covers were laid for
four, the guests being Miss Victoria Parks,
Miss Georgia Maury and Col. Denny, U. S.
NJ c.
Mr. and Mrs F. B. Libbey and family,
who annual visitors at the Beach. ar
They are quartered at the Princess Anne.
Mrs. Beverly D. Tucker is entertaining
Miss Annie Washington Of Alexandria at
her ocean front cottage.
Mrs E. C. Getty and Miss Annie Getty
are Washington guests stopping at the Wild
Rose cottage.
Mr. Paul McCaw a member Of the Epis-
copal Theological Seminary, near Washing
ton, will leave shortly to resume his studies.
Mr.. McCaw was guest of the Rev. DR..
Beverly D. Tucker.
Miss Mary Pickens, social favorite
among the visitors, recently arrived at the
Pickens is stopping with Mrs. Archer at
the Chesterfield.
Mr.. Lemuel Bowden is a guest of Mr..
Herbert Tucker at the Tucker cottage.
Mica DnwleV Painter Is a guest of Miss
Mary Townsend.
Mrs William Cooke and Miss Jean Cooke
are recent arrivals at the Beach to re-
Miss Edith NJ switzer, Miss Eta V.
Raitz and Mr.. Milton c. Thompson, all of
Washington, were recent visitors at the
Cape.
Col. w. L. Marshall, Maj. F. v. Abbott
and Mai. G. w. Grethoas, members of the
Taft board of sea coast defenses, arrived
at the Cape from Washington on Tuesday
to make an inspection of the site on which
1t is proposed to erect the fort.
Mr. ]. B. Wittkamp arrived Thursday for
short visit to the Cape. While there Mr..
Wittkamp will stop at the Hygeia' where
Mrs. Wittkamp Is sojourning.
Miss Mary Bailey is guest OF Mrs Alex
Myrick at the Britt cottage, Cape Henry.
Mr. and Mrs. Mallory Bousch and family,
Miss Mary Foster and Mr.. Charles Foster
are at the Cape for long soiourn.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Eisenheiss and little
daughter arrived from Washington and are
spending a week at the Washburn cottage.
A musicale was given at the Casino on
Monday morning last at which some excel
lent talent took part. Miss Hlda Forsoerg,
Miss Sara Harrison and Miss LiVesay rem
dered several fine selections and were given
generous applause.
Washington guests at the different hotels
are:
Princess Amer. D. Offutt and wife. j.
F. Connors and family. F. b. Iibbey and
family. j. A. Aiken and wife, Thomas Fl.
Aiken, Thomas c. Stevens, G.. NJ. En-
period. Miss Maude Smith. B. S Graves
DR.. F. c. Perry and wife, II. S. Middleton,
u S. N; Mrs. F. Donnely, Mrs. NJ. r.
Clark, Miss Sarita Clark, c. Wise. f. s.
Hoffman S. c. Williams. Mrs. Williams,
G. l.. Cohorts and Mrs. Coberts, Jacobus S.
Jones and wife, Joseph Berberish and wife,
Clifford NJ Lewis and wife. J. D. Prosise
and wife, F.. X. Boucher and family
ArIington-A. Ernest Hoover, l.. Ii. Tay-
Tor.
Harmonson Mrs. Paul Williams and daugh-
ter, Miss Mary Boisseau, Mrs. L. d. Har-
groves Miss Fannie Lake Miss Mary
Powell, Mr. Robert Carl Parham.
Washington guests at the Hygeia, cape
Henry are: Mrs. c. E. Haworth, Miss
Mary Todd, Miss Mamie Todd, w. s. Gard
iner Mrs. Lydia Lang, Mrs. Jeanette
Lang, Mrs. Thomas H. Walker and Mrs
L. Daven.
Miss Luna Parker is visiting Miss Midget
at the Midget cottage. Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph NJ. Fourqurean and family ana Mr.:
and Mrs. Joseph NJ. Fourqurean. jr., and
family are stopping at the Livesay cottage.
Other arrivals at the Livesay cottage are
Miss Sara Harrison, Miss Marian Stark,
Miss Taliaferro, Mr. Junius Redd.