The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-01
Mecklenburg Social News.
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VA, EeDruary Z3.-lne week az the
Mecklenburg has been one of mid
season activity, bringing many old and
new friends, making very congenial
company, which Isl indeed, more like
one large family Especially does II
many animated groups gathered N
such delightful manner around the
blazing logs in 1.-THE huge fire places
in the lobby. The pleasures of the
week lave been varied, bridge and
hearts parties. a marriage, and various
outdoor sports keeping the time we'll
filed.
dered the guests Of the Mecklenburg
Thursday evening by number OF the
Chase City people. Five tables were
| necessary, bon-bons, etc., were served
during the game.
Miss 1rma +. Jeffries winning the
first prize, souvenir spoon OF Chase
City, presented 1t to Mrs A. j. Cooke.
DR.. Thomas w. Edmunds won the
a lemon was handed Mrs. S. N. Ed
munds, here card showing not punch.
This proved to be lemon doll fanci-
fully dressed. The hosts of the occa-
J.. j. Boswell, Miss Irma T. Jeffries,
Miss Isabel Noryell, DIR. w. r. Agnew,
Professor j. III. Summers. Mr.. II. r.
Cooley and Mr.. D. Preston. The guests
Carr. w. P. Whitaker, a. ]. Cooke, l.
D. Peterson, w. o. Ludovici. Miss Simp-
son, DR.. T. W. Edmunds and Mr.. l..
a. Carr.
given by Mrs. ]. D. Peterson Wednes-
day morning. There were several
tables. and spirited game was played.
The highest score was made by Mrs.
was presented with lovely Indian
| basket.
An event Of moro than usual interest
was the arrival of Mr.. Il. v. Valen-
81 1f~Iv, IL tzl ,1,1&~
Valentine came to join his wife. who
has been here for the past week.
There was quite flutter Of excite
ment on "Wednesday morning when II
would take place in the hotel at noon.
the name Of the bride and groom being
an unknown quantity. Every one was
on the qui viye, and every marriage
each unmarried man for the nonce, was
suspected to be the willing victim
Later 1t developed that 1t was a couple
to arrive on the noon train, and proved
Miss Grace Williamson, of Clarksville.
The ceremony. which was performed
by Rev H. T. Williams, took place
in the long parlor of the Mecklen-
interested crowd Of guests. After
luncheon the bridal party left for quite
an extended trip.
Mrs. T. Q. Moring. OF Raleigh, ar
/
quent visitor. and is always accom-
| panied by one of her four attractive
daughters Miss Helen is with her
now.
Minn ms l'e Clever D authoress, Is one ae Of
the recent arrivals
Mrs. I. N. Vaughan. Master Buxley
Vaughan. and Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Allen
Mr.. c. B. Edwards, Of Raleigh, is
improving daily. Mr.. John e. Hughes
of Danyille arrived a few days ago.
Captain and Mrs. Mayer are still
mucl, that he has discarded his
crutches entirely, and even walks
without cane. He and his wife are
a popular couple, and their departure
| will be looked upon with regret.
Mr.. j. r. Phillips Of st. Davids, Pa;
Mr.. G.. M. Pettus and Mr.. William c..
Lloyd. Of New Haven. Conn.,, are a
welcome addition to the sporting set
~ enjoying tho outdoor life. . :
Mrs. W. r. Dusche, of Norfolk, and
Miss Reamy Hamlin. of Danville, ar
| rived this week, and are planning an
extended visit.
Mrs. w. Q. Ludovici. OF New York.
who is here for an Indefinite period, is
enjoying the Southern climate.
Mr.. Fl. B. Watts. is Improving daily.
Several brides and grooms have been
spending their honeymoon here Two
very attractives couples We're Mr. and
Mrs, W. r. Morton. OF Robertsonville,
N. G.. and DR.. and Mrs. S. H. Johnson,
Of Pittsburg.
Or: r. j, Noble, of Selma. is recent
Mr.. q. II. cuthbert.- Of Petersburg, is
spending some time here.
Miss ALA Morton, Of Clarksville;
Miss Elizabeth Penick, of South Bos.5
ton: Nj. 9; 4. Penick. spent several
| Il h q NA h cA VNYaA vR Il y
DR.. j. I. Irving, of panville, Is one
of the weeks arrivals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Graham, OF
Philadelphia, are here recuperating,
and enjoying tho change from the cold
Northern climate.
Mr.. and Mrs, L. A. Carr. OF Durham,
N. g, have been here renewing ac-
quaintances formed during many
former visits. q handsome woman Is
Mrs. Carr, with many friends. ana no
less popular Is the genial Mr.. Carr,
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Burton, of East
! Orange N. j.. are spending some time
Mr.. r. g. Norfleet OF Winston, spent
| the weekend With his wife, who is
adding much to the social life OF the
place.
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