Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-23
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, July 81, 1905.
Hot weather has probably driven people
to the shore, for the arrivals during the
past week have exceeded those of the week
previous by about ten per cent. So far
however the season has not verified the ex-
pectations of the hotel men. as 1t was ex-
pected that with the non-existence of a
great exposition to draw the masses the
seasons business would be greater than
any previous one. But present bookings
show an increase. and Indications point TO
a season that may run well into September.
The coast survey steamer Endeavor has
been adding much attraction to the visitors
at the Cape for the past week, the crew
being engaged upon a new survey of the
lower bay. Their operations in this locality
at first gave rise to those irrepressible fort
rumors, but while the survey may have
some bearing on the construction of fort
at the cape, its connection at present is said
to be very remote. 1t is expected that the
Endeavor will remain here during August,
and will become an object of increasing in
terest as the survey nears the cape proper.
The charity ball given at the Princess
Anne on last Saturday evening was both
financial and social success Society of all
sections was well represented, the Wash
ington contingent being surpassed by none
in it's attractive appearance Mrs. H. c.
Chandlee, who was a moving spirit of the
affair. was handsomely gowned In white.
The beach at Cape Henry the scene
of very delightful as well as unique party
on Friday evening last given by the Tide
water Tennis Club. The Misses Marchant,
Ogles and Randell of Washington were the
guests of honor. A regular picnic luncheon
was served during the evening. after which
the party enjoyed dancing at the Casino I'M
til late hour.
Twelve tables were occupied at a SUBJ
scription card party given at the pavilion
ball room on Wednesday last. Progressive
euchre was the game played. Mrs. Glenn
ents won the first prize, bar of pearls.
Other prizes were awarded to Miss Mary
Townsend and Miss Virgie Slater.
Mr.. William Camp entertained Mr.. and
Mrs George Chamberlafne and the Misses
Chamberlaine at an informal supper at the
Princess Anne on Tuesday evening.
A marshmallow feast on the beach by
moonlight was a very much enjoyed social
feature of Wednesday last. The luscious
CONNECTIONS were roasted on grill impro-
vised for the occasion and dealt out to the
guests on the point of wooden stick. Mrs.
Horace c. Chandlee of Washington chape-
roned the affair as well as acted the part
of hostess.
Miss Virginia Rittle and Keith Rittle of
Washington are at the Mecklenburg for a
short sojourn.
Miss Georgia Maury is at the Leamier
Cottage.
Late washington arrivals ut the hotels
are as follows:
Princess Anne - c. A. M. Wells. Louis
Winklecombe, A. H. Wells and wife, George
p. Horton the Misses Harvey. II. C. Chand-
lee, c. H. Johnson. Charles Fl. Blackwood.
Mrs Blackwood and Miss Blackwood, James
H. Hayden. F. del Faust Robert c. Hay
den, H. T. Francis and wife. John J. How
ley. s. l.. Hoover and wife. w. L. Wright
and Mrs. Wright W. T. Collins and wife.
c.. H. Spencer and family. A. w. Tuck and
Miss Tuck Mrs. E. s. Niles. Mrs. Raymond.
Mr. Raymond, 8. Saher s. Herbert Gilsey,
Mrs. Mary Brandreth. Louis S. Julihn and
wife, C. E. Church. B. T. Bittinger.
Mount Vernon-John Jones. B. j. Hender-
son. E. H. Talbot and wife.
Randolph Inn-Misses Temple. J. 8. Bray
ant. A. c. Griffin. Mrs. Fentrell, Mrs. Pitt
man. r. D. Budd.
Arlington-B c. Shoup. H. D. Smith. ]. J.
Sinnot. Miss Willett. Miss Gilbert. Mrs. s.
A. Berry, H. X. Shaw and Miss Segal
Queen Anne Cottages-S. 8. Smith, the |
Misses Little, Mr.. Madison. 1
Capt. Frederick "A. Young of the United l
States coast survey and Mrs. Young are |
stopping at the Arlington during the opera !:
tons of the survey steamer Endeavor IN |
this locality.
, Late Washington arrivals at the Hygeia,
At Cape Henry, are Mr.. George Barry and /
Mrs. Berry and Mr.. Harry Locke and Mrs. |
Locke Of the United States Coast sur
vcy. They will probably romain during tho |
month OF August. Others are Judge b. J. |
Broadus and Mrs.. Broadus Nrs. 6allie A. |
connallson. Mrs. n. y. Dathsrngs, Miss
Oeeuchaine. NJ. Madison. II
Nj. J. q. Atdout and -. Ridout are