The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-09
Washington Social News.
Especial to The rimes-plspatch. /

WASHINGTON, n. c., January S!-Mrs
w G. Hassell was at home on last Thurs
day evening at an informal bridge whist
party to a few of her friends in this city
Mrs Hassell Is one OF our city's most pop
uiar hostesses. and on last Thursday she
surpassed her former reputation as hos
tees The game was entered into with spr-
il and zest by ALL and was thoroughly en-
joyed. During the course of the evening
served the guests. The evening proved one
OF great pleasure, and will be long remem-
bered by all present. The following We're
invited guests: Mesdames S. S. Spruks
Knight. a. NJ. Dumay. n. S. Fulford. Q. ".
Biakely. Samuel satchwell and F. H. Short:
Saunders
On last Wednesday evening an amateur
company from Greenville, n. c.. presented
this city. a society drama entitled Young
Mrs. Winthropc." This play was given for
the benefit of st, Peters Epicopal church.
Gieenville The play was one OF the bes:
staged theatricals that have ever been pre-
serted in this city, professionals included
and the costumes We're very elaborate. I'm
der the direction OF Mrs. T. j. Jarvis, of
Gtcenyile this play was presented hers,
ana all the different members of the cast
were well taken In their respective parts.
y large and apprcciative audience greeted
ttem. and a neat sum realized for the
benefit of the two churches.
Rev. j. ~ Grier and family have gone 10
Concord, n. c.. to make that city their
future home. DR.. Grier was formerly pas
tor of the First Presbyterian Church in this
city. but he recently accepted call to thu
First Presbyterian Church in Concord.
Sheriff and Srs George T.. Kicks have
returned from visit to their old home II.
pantego.
Mrs. Aubrey Hawkins and baby. who have
been sick at the Washington Hospital fo:.
the past few week, returned to their home
In New Bern Yesterday.
Mr., and Mrs e. w. Munger. Of New
Bern. arc visiting friends and relatives IN
this city.
Captain and Mrs. Reddcn Roberts have
returned TO their home in Norfolk after n
few days visit to captain Robcrts's mother
in this city.
Mrs. J, l.. Ieary has returned home after
a visit to friends in Greensboro. N. c..
Mrs. j, l.. Woathers, of Raleigh, has 20
turned home after II few weeks visit to
Mrr j. II. Mayo on East Main street.
the Orphans Friend has been in the city for
the past few days In the Interest of this
paper.
Mrs a. q. hathaway, of Washington par)s
Is visiting friends and relatives In New
Bern. N. G.
The Indian opera, "Powhatan." will ra
presented by home talent In Browns Opera
Hcuse on next Monday and Tuesday cvcn-
ing for the benefit Of tho Washington pub
lie School Library The rehearsals are nov.
gClng on every evening Mt the auditorium
a. the school under the direction OF Mr. Al
bert j. Baker. a professional truiner from
chicago, There Will be 80 members In thn
cast and this opera bids fair to prove one
OF the best over presented in this city.
Messrs H. O. Carter, Jr,, ana n, A. Dan
iel, ,Ir.. Of this city are attending Supreme
Court In Raleigh this week.
Chief of Police George N Howard has re-
turned from few days visit to his fnthcr
In New Bern. N. G.