The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-04
Mrs. Ivan strasburger and Mr.. David
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RADFORD SOCIAL
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RADFORD. VA, February s.-The
daughters OF the Confederacy held an
interesting meeting In the parlors OF the
West End Hotel Monday morning, at
which the following officers were elected:
President, Mrs Elizabeth Carter; vice
president Miss Belle Tyler: secretary,
Mrs. Mark Reid. Miss Laura Ingles was
reelected treasurer. and Mrs. Stocton
Heth historian. Mrs. Carter was trans
ferred from the chapter at Evansville,
Ind, and the following new members
We're elected Miss Fannie Ingles and
Mesdames Delp, Kearsley, Patton and
Peck.
Mrs. Charles G. johnson has received
by mail cross of honor. conferred by
the Lawson Bolts Chapter, Daughters OF
the Confederacy at Charlestown, w. Va.
Thirteen crosses We're bestowed. the pre-
sentation being by Rev. DR.. Hopkins.
chaplain OF the Stonewall Brigade. Bishop
Gravatt was the orator OF the evening,
the celebration taking place on Lees
birthday ajHt 0ai ~ 6nN neaHi
Mr.. Robert Lee Jordan left Tuesday for
Richmond to attend the Inauguration GER
emonies OF Governor Swanson. Former
Governor Tyler went Wednesday for the
same purpose. and will visit Major and
Mrs. Heth Tyler, OF Norfolk, before re-
turning to Radford.
Miss Lillian Longley entertained the
Afternoon 1dlers very charminGly satur-
day afternoon. An interesting feature of
the entertainment was the novel way OF
choosing of partners for supper. The
men had been smuggled In through a
side door by the mother OF the hostess
and stood behind sheet which hung
between the hall and library. Only their
eyes were visible. two holes being cut
n m c1a f1, "
young lady making the correct guess as
to the owner OF the eyes under inspec-
ton received him as a partner for sup
per. The menu was delightful, after the
manner Of this hospitable home and the
presence OF the gentlemen added to the
interest and pleasure Of the meeting.
Piano solos by Miss Pearl Rosenfeld
and Mrs. Lewis Ingles; mandolin solos
by Mr.. Whaling; vocal solos by Miss
Lonely. and coon songs by Mr.. John
Stone made up the musical programme.
Miss Ella Smith, of Pembroke, Is vis-
iting friends in town.
Mr.. w. p. Elliot has been transferred
to the office of the Virginia Life Insur-
ance Company, Mt Greensboro, N c., and,
with his family, left Wednesday for their
new home.
Miss Leila Goldsmith will leave Mon
day for an extended visit to Philadel-
phia. New York and other Northern
cities.
Miss Mia Wharton gave novel party
Friday Mt Glencoe, the home of her
grandfather, General G. G. Wharton. The
Invitations were issued in the name of
Miss Buster Wharton" Miss Nita's big
Maltese cat. to various members OF feline
society In town, the fair owners of the
fortunate cats being included In the invl-
taton. Tho party was given in honor Of
Miss Busters first birthday, and she,
with the assistance Of her mistress, cut
the birthday cake, which was. lighted
with one candle. each cat having n slice,
as well as their owners. Meanwhile they
went to sleep by the fire. while being
sketched by the young ladies'. The prize
for the best drawing of cat was won by
Miss Jessie Billiard. while the prize In
"a Queer Cats contest went to Miss
Jessie Reid.
Refreshments were served. and the
evening passed most pleasantly for the
young ladies and with nary n fight among
the feline contingent. Miss Buster was
the, recipient OF n number OF pretty pres
ents, such as ribbons, with bells, balls
bread and milk bowls, etc.
Miss Culgin. music teacher at Belle
Heth Academy. was called to her home In
New York Saturday by the death OF her
mother, which occurred Friday