The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-29
Radford Social News
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Especial to Tho Times. DispntchI
RADFoRD. VA, December 2s.-tThc
christmas season has been n pleasant
one In Radford, and, although less gay
than 1t has sometimes been, a number
or attractive entertainments have been
given. A large and brilliant german
was given by the German Club, Fri.
by Misses ldelle and Loulie Scott, the
Misses julia and Minnie Ingles gave
mas night at the home OF their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Ingles. on New
River. The house was attractively de-
improvised dance hall. Round dances
intc$sperscd the ld-fashioned square
in another room Elaborate. refresh
ments were served, and the large
gathering of youth and beauty tripDedi
the light fantastic until the wee sma'
hours.
Another big party was given at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Micou the
y. the nres p wheh
much enjoyed.
The entertainments at the various
ne Radfora Ea9ac
was given by the children Of the Bap-
list and Presbyterian churches. Dona-
ceived, which were divided between
the Baptist and Presbyterian orphan.
nges. The entertainment consisted Of
the Rev. Mr.. Rosser. and recitations
by Misses Jessie Reid. Stella Ross and
Margaret Watson. and Master John
and a duet by Miss 1dclle Scott and
Mamie Hudson. Miss Jessie Reid was
organist,, At the conclusion of the pro,
Into the Sunday schoolroom. where. a
pastor. Rev. {. W. irwin, at his own
played. and candy. fruits and nuts
were distributed.
"A handsome Christmas tree. was
given given a, at the The. First BAPTIST Church
In Santa Claus Land" was presented.
the part OF Santa being flled BY Mr..
vii Bond, while Miss Lena Mart!i, was
Frost and JAMIE Pugh filled the role
OF the poor child. Mary. I; was under
the direction of Mrs j. T. Martin. and
An attractive. program was carried
out. at Bourne Memorial Church. after
which presents were distributed The
ing by. Judge selden Longiey. reclta-
tons by Edward Wright. Elsie May
Turner and Miss Amy jackson; solos
Keener Mount. quartet by the Misses
drills and choruses by the children
song and recitation by AIra. 1nez
Stump, a solo by. Miss, Pattie Haw-
thorne and dialogue by five young
girls from Little Women" There was
aslso tree. with Mr.. j. II. stump as
AZ the Christian Church. West Ward
a tree was presided over by Mr.. Guido
K Nsg ssraes sa o enh Ma. Erety
recitation, Mrs. Roy Harris solo, and
Evergreen Club" being among the best
The Christmas tree at Grove Ave-
nue. Methodist Church was held Thurs
day evening. The church was bcauti-
large and handsome. Mr.. w. d. Fisher
filled the role OF Santa Claus. A nnu-
seal program was rendered, consisting
Smith.
The Christmas entertainment of Gem
t ta,l, P ha,d, Church VIII not be
the Episcopal Church about the same
time. The latter viii be held In the
Opera, House. and all OF the sunday
schools in town Will be invited. The
casion by Mrs. II. X. McIIarg Jr. This
Christmas festival will be very pretty,
and ID VIII H.. be largely attended.
by Mrs. J. c. Peter in honor of the
ninth birthday OF her little son. Cusiis.
Dr., was enjoyed BY goodly number
freshments were served.
Another entertainment which proved
very enjoyable was that of Master
his twelfth birthday. He was assisted
IN receiving by his sister, Miss Evelyn
Lyle. and MISS Bessie Bullard
tomologlst Of the Louisiana, Crop Pest
Commission. of Louisiana, Is at home
for the Christmas holidays. as are also
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rosenfeid, of
sip,pI, and Miss I.ena Fisher. Of Roa-
na bo are waiting f1, Mise Lena Martin
Among the school girls who are at
home for the Christmas vacation are
Miss Alice Jones. who Is a student at
Misses Maud johnson and Lena Martin.
Virginia Institute; Miss Ruby Roberts.
sulIin rs Instisute; Misses Mary Hunter
chrlstan colegep Miss ne Mary Meotsl
heard. Of Lynchburg Christian College,
and Miss Amy Jackson, OF stonewull
Mrs. J. W. Shelburnc gave large
dinner party at her home. near Rad
ford, At Christmas, at which all of
Her chlluren, except n son IN the North,
were present, besides other guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyree billiard and Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Adams, of Lynchburg
Shame are visiting their parents Ar.
and Mrs. J. w. Tlnsley. In East Rad
ford.
Rev. G. H. Poague will preach his
Christian Church. Sunday morning. and
at the East End Church in the even
Ing. Mr.. Poague leaves the first OF
Courthouse.
Blackstone Social News.
(speeial to The Times Dispatch.l
BLACKSTONE. VA, December 2S.-
Mr.. L. y. Tucker. Jr.. came home from
1lamnden. SsfdneyG Co1lepaS for }I,o 1,,,;