The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-07-28
Blackszbturg Social.
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Especial to The Times-D ispatch.l
BLACKSBGRG, VA. July 27.--Mrs
John H. shultz entertained some Of
her friends very pleasantly Monday
afternoon and evening with driving
party to Lovers Leap and moon
light picnic afterwards at that roman
tie spot, after spending an hour or
SO in exploring the work recently done
by the Tidewater engineers on the
banks of New River and enjoying the
superb view to be had from the rocks,
the guests were treated to a bounteous
supper served in true picnic style.
Those enjoying Mrs shultz's hospi-
tally We're Misses Fowlkes of Ian
caster; Mary Stiff and Bessie Elicit,
Of Christiansburg: Mesdames Joyce,
Lee, Mcdaniel, Fowlkes, Messrs. VIC
tor Kelsey, j. D. Cova. j. NJ Brown
and Rev5W. H. H. Joyce.
tR The Epworth League OF the Whis-
Eer Memorial Church, which during
the building Of the rev house OF wor
ship Of this congregation has been
disbanded. "as reorganized Tuesday
evening with membership of twenty
ere Mr.. r. f. Whit was elected
pl esident; Miss Mary Stiff secretary.
nld Miss Clara Pack, treasurer. The
league win Give the first OF its month.
~ socials On the lawn of Miss Lam
casters residence this evening, and
besides these social affairs will hold
a devotional service once week.
1 Mr.. j. Earnest Walker, OF San Fran.
cisco. Cal, Is making visit to his
father, Professor George w. Walker,
here, and 20 other relatives in this
section. Mr.. Walker was In the great
oS,$t ~, 49, l.&.,S "A
suffering srom tie shock OF his expert
Gnces at that time.
Rev. David J. Woods, pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church. leaves this week
fer months vacation He will as
sist at the dedication OF church in
Giles county next Sunday and then
go to the conference of Bible students
at North.ield, Mass. and also make a
short visit to his parents in Martins
burg, w Va.
Dr. Bryon Eakin. of Fayette, w.
Va, has been spending a week with
his father. Mr.. j. L. Eakin. Messrs.
Fakn and Woolwine are now In their
new home opposite.the institute shops,
and have as their guest, Mrs Carter
Osterbind, OF Richmond.
Miss Nellie Bragg, OF the Norfolk
and Western Offices in Roanoke, spent
last Sunday with her family here
Miss Ida Williams has returned to
her home In Charlotte county, after
a visit to her brother, DR.. J. II. VIII
llams.
Mr., Richard rain. Of Illinois, is
spending several weeks with his
nerhaw. Prof. John r. Fain.
Col. r. g, Wood. Of Charlottesville.
arc visitors at the institute this week.
Father Jenkins, Of Roanoke. spent
last Sunday here and conducted the
service OF his church In tho private
chapel, which Mr.. r.. M. Patterson has
Just built near his new home on,
Roanoke Mountain.
Miss Anna Nelson has returned to
her home IN Columbus, Miss, after a
visit to her sister. Mis- Louise Neil
son.
Mrs, j. NJ Johnson left Monday for
Dorchester, Va. but Will return here
| August LIST for the renainder OF
the summer,
Prof Charles F. Vawter returned
Monday from trip Of month to
Europe Prof, Vawter made this hur-
/ ried journey at the request of the
company which has the patent rights
for the electrical speed register
patented by this popular member Of
the v P. I. faculty, and which is
proving so successful in the scienti-
nc world,
Miss Nellie 9McBryde OF Fredericks-
burg. spent several days this weel.
with her cousin, Mrs. r. j. Davidson.
! Miss McBryde is in Chrstiansburg
for the summer, her family hav!ne.
taken house there for the heated
! term. -
Mr. A. l. Lancaster left Monday for
! Roanoke. where he will act as book.
keeper for Mr.. W. W. Gray during
| the summer,
Mr., J. De la Cava left Tuesday for
4 New York, where he will Join sew
eral members Of his family who ar.
rived thera from Cuba this week. The
4 party will visit Atlantic City and
other seasnore resorts before coming
4 To Blacksburg,
Mr., D. II Keister and Miss Ethe! are
| at Craig Healing Springs for a month.
! The former has Eten quite unwell
! this spring and makes this trip for
/ the bensfit Of his health.
! Mrs John r. Johnson. of Christians,
| burg, and Mrs. Thompson Baird of
l.Crewe, have been guests Of Mrs IT.
+. Campbell this week, MISS Pauline
Barnes Of the Miller School. is also