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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23
Z Roanoke Social News.
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ROANOKE, VA, February 22.-Mrs.
Manley NJ Caldwell gave an informal
at Home" on Friday afternoon from
$3.50 to G o'clock at her spacious resi-
dence OH South Roanoke Street. The
decorations were in red and pale
green, red carnations, smilaH, potted
plants, shaded lights and small red
hatchets, typical of George Washing
toms birthday. The guests were re-
ceived on their arrival by Mrs. Charles
Palmer and Miss Meta Glass.
Mrs. NJ NJ. Caldwell was assisted in
receiving in the front library by Mrs
John Williams, of Wythevillc, and Mrs
Lawrence Davis. In the dining-roon1
the guests were met by Mrs. George
Van Lear and Mrs. D. u. Spangler
and invited to partake of delicious
punch which was served in the bacl
library by Mrs. j. IT. Gleaves and Mrs
T. ID. Moore.
The visitors We're then invited intc
the front parlor. where Mrs. r. B
Webb presided over the coffee table
where delicious sandwiches and coffee
were served by Mrs. w. c. Lawson, Mrs
Lawrence Buford, Misses Parrish an,
| Critz In the dining room the guest
were served dainty ices and cake. Mrs
/ Sarah Allen and Mrs. William MCLEAN
ahan received in the dining ROOM as
/ sisted by Mrs. Geo. HUFF and Mrs. Bull
/ man.
/ The ices were served by the follow
ling young ladies': Misses Annie Hoools
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YE oIpE TYNE F1ppLERs.
Given mt South Boston
Il Decided Success.
Especial to The Times plspateh.1

Special to The Times Dlspatch.I
SOUTH BOSTON, VA, February "a
aye Olde Tyne Fiddlers' Convention"
of citizens of South Boston
unique entertainment at the Temple
Theatre at this place on Thursday eve
ming, to a large and appreclative au-
dience. Only the musicians of the old
school We're allowed to enter the con-
test who played such selections as
"Arkansas Traveller" mississippi Saw
YER. FLOP Feared Mule" Leather
Rreeches," "Richmond Cotillion," Green
Mountain Polka" and old-time jigs
and waltZes, the banjo and fiddle only
being allowed The entertainment was
given for the benefit of the Halifax
Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacs.
special request. Among the con
testants, II. II. Booker, of Jetersvlllc;
w. a. Dickerson. of Glover; j. w. Will
burn and S. Z. Slaughter, OF Roxboro;.
C. A. Lee, T. L. Wiles W. H. Wiles.
/. z. Mcdowell, w. G., w. CASTOR and
r. c. Farmer, of Halifax.
Mr.. T. II. Booker. about seventy
years of age of Jetersville. deserves
special mention, as he kept the au-
dience in Il roar of laughter during
the entire time of his rendition OF
songs. ''Gwine Down Town" Good Old
Rebble," ARKANSAS Sawyer" and ~
Little More Cider he playing his own
accompaniment on the banjo. which
| he mastered with great ease. His dane
| ing brought down the house. Mr.. s. Il.
| Slaughter, of RoNboro, in buck and
wing dance, did excellent work. which
| met with great favor. The prizes Tor
the hest dancer. fiddler and banjo We're
awarded on Friday evening.
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Appomattox Social News.

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APPOMATTOX, VA, February 22.--
the season was a valentine party given
on Monday night by the Misses Cald-
wen at their beautiful home, Last
Ridge" The guests We're invited to
srend il sentimental evening, and this
being leap year, the girls We're given
- chance at love making and pro-
pcsing The house was profusely dec
| grated with hearts, arrows and Cuplds,
/ and the color scheme. red and green.
was carried out through the games as
| well as the decorations Little Miss
| Lucille Caldwell, dressed in white with
heart trimmings. to represent cupid"
opened tho door to tho guests. and each
| was presented with a. half II heart TO
IL matched to decide their partners for
.Ithe evening, The proposals BY the
/ girls. who, not getting such chance
/ often and being very awkward, caused
mIcb merriment, especially among the
Iyounr men Progressive conversation
(which kept the room In commotlon
for half am hour, was also much en-
Ijcyed After this each was blindfolueC
/. ard pivcn d chance to hit the red heart
Z For which Miss Mary Purdum carried
LORI the prlZe, dainty how and arrow
An elegant three-course supper was
served. after which each was given I
chance TO eat the cake, contalhing
5 hear, and ring, On leaving the dinint
room each guest drew from the for
time ME" tiny valentine bearing
y snort fortune, revealing some OF tn
mysteries Of the future. Music BY sev
oral az the guests was thoroughly en-
;a"ad ,rhe Misses Caldwell were as
IsIsted In entertaining their friends .,
ths,r mother, Mrs Randolph Caldwell
ana two sisters, Mrs. Toe O'Brien an
Mrs, Ben Caldwell.
Master Charles Reynolds entertalle
n number OF his friends at the Hote
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scottsville Social News.
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SCOTTSVrILE. VA. February e.
Mr. / n. Jar1nan. OF Charlottesville, is
d guest at plain View"
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J.. PITTS are spend
ing come time in Richmond.
Miss Ellen b. Lynch, of Plainheld
Conn, Il sister-in in law OF Mrs. J.. Il
week. where she will spend the spring
Miss Lutte Tillman, of Richmond
is visiting friends near Scottsvilie
Mr.. A. G. Bell. of Esmont spent sun.
day at "The Terrace
Mr.. j. N. Fox. who has been suffer
Ing from the effects of fall. is i'm
proving.
Keswick. visited Scottsville this week
Miss Matte Jones'. who has beer
quite sick, is recovering.
Mrs Dora Lynch spent Saturday a
rcr home. near Scottsvil1e, returning
to her school near Warren on Monday
Mr.. Walker Gilmer, who has recent.
recovered from an attack of illness
visited the town Wednesday.
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Suffolk Social News.
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sulsrpoIil. VN. February ss.-Irie,
Thursday Afternoon by Mis- u.s. a hanfll
nltlierldse at TIE, We nome N o., 'bo7 Nortl,
Main street. In memory OF thslr cu. "a
trv's father, tile parlors we're dccora il,.s'a
with American flags and bright-eolore go
hatchets, and thsscofe c aI,as Wirr,nia
.Iordon won the club prize, pack OF
cards while Mrs. Arthur Woolford took
tie rsucats prize, skirt-hanger. me
consolation, . jewelry case went 70
Miss II. 10. Elan. Those present were
Mesdarncs T. c. Smith. w. II. Darden,
N. Il. Withers, w. n. Hines, Arthur
Woolford. NJ. y. Wi,hers y. au ~ hi Ials.
James G. Cause. Jr.. ana , hou,se ..n iii
Kate Brothers, Rosa Bruce Marion
Williams, Agnes Taliaferro; Nan
Mithers. Marie Woodward aud Laura
TtlerIdgc. Mrs. 9. Z. CANON ana Mrs'
Charles r.. HutchinS.
Mrs Joshua g. West was hostess on
"Wednesday afternoon to the members
Of the Suffolk Book Club, at her home
on West Washington Street. In an In
1cresting contest the club prize ~
silk work bag, was won by Mrs. Louise
Disasway; the guests prize, n fancy
bag. was awarded Mrs. Edward Nc
Conkey, and the consolation, putt
holder, went to Mrs. w. $. Bearmon
Those present were Mrs Arthur Wool
ford, Mrs. Louise Disasway Mrs; w
III. Jones, Jr., Mrs j. Hamilton WltleTs
Mrs II. Edward Norfleet Mrs. w. III
Dardcn. Mrs Edward McConkey. Mrs
j. G. Causey, Jr.. Mrs. w. S. Beamon
Miss Katharine Brothers. Miss carrie
I.assiter, and Miss Virginia Lynch.
Miss Judith Brewer this Afternoon
gave "A George Washington party "a
lier home on West Washington street
The hours we're from . O'Clock
The Invitations bore cut of Genera
Washingtons head.
Jack Petit, son of Captain ana MIS-
W. H. Petit, gave n Washington cos
tune rarty this evening ut his home oil
Franklin Street.
Miss Julia smith. of Kentncky,. VIII
had been in Snfrolk several weeks a
guests Of Rev. and Mrs. w. NJ SeaS
on Bank street. left Thursday night 70
Il visit to friends in Mississippi.
Concluding II stay with Mrs. Jon
j.. Primer Mrs. Slarencc Wyche ia
gone to he a guest of friends IN Wash
ington ID. q.
The SUFFOLK Literary Club met Ihurs
day afternoon with Mrs Henry Lore
on Franklin street, near washington
Invitations have been issued for tn
approaching marriage of MIS- Lola roi
rest Riddick daughter OF MI ana MY
Alfred T. Rlddlck, and John Weathero
Chamberlain, of Shreveport, La.
The ceremony Will be solemnized o
"Wednesday evening. February 10Th, :
T:3U O'Clock at the home of the brid
No iO5 franklin street MIR. and Mr
Chamberlain viii be at home aftt
March 10th, at the Caddo Hotel. ShreT'
port.
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most tastefully decorated in holly and
cedar. Those who received with Miss
Braithwaite were Misses Cardweli,
Adams, Raglin and Wallace, of Rich
mond, and Misses Elizabeth and Agnes
Morecock, Nab. Stubbs and Julia
Armistead. Those who were callers
were Misses Jean Mercer, Emily Chris
tian, Annie Gait, Florence and Garnett
Sweeney. Jetta Thorpe. Bessie Lamb,
Martha and Mary Branch Spencer, Mary
Ware Calf Ella Barnes, katherine
Geddy, Beulah and Edna Brooks, Mrs.
Miles. Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Bridges, Miss
Mamie Davis, Miss Dadswell, Mrs
Johnson. Miss Cora Smith, Miss Honey
and Miss Sadie Malone.
Miss Elizabeth Morecock entertain
ed delightfully."- the Bridge Whist Clul
at her home Thursday night.
Misses Car1well Adams, Raglind an6
Wallace, of Richmond, are guests al
the home of Miss Virginia Braith.
waite.
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Mecklenburg Social News.
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THE .NIECKLENBURG, VA, CHASE
CITY, VA, FEBRUARY 22.-The valen-
tine card party given BY Mr.. and Mrs.
A. j. Cooke was the most delightful
were elaborate, hearts predominating
everywhere; the white curtains at the
windows were festooned with red
hearts. the score cards were carried
mingled with the dainty frou frou Of
the handsomely gowned women, the
ensemble of the whole made beauti-
full picture. Mrs. Cooke. in black net
by Mrs. !. c. Peterson, in white lace:
Mrs. w. IT. Hughes, in white Paris
muslin and lace. while Miss Elizabeth
Jones. in pink silk, and Mr.. Buel Cooke
entlne's only game. was played. There
were seven tables and the highest score
being made by Miss Isabel Noryel. OF
Virginia, and Mr.. j. Y. Yokeley, of
prizes. The consolation prizes were
won by Miss Mary d. .Burwell, of Nir-
ginia, and Mrs. III. b. Watts, of Vir-
gina, while the BOBBY. went to Mr..
John e. Sizer, of Virginia. Punch and
delicious ices were served at the close
The return of Mrs. NJ y, Norfleet
of Winston-S Salem. was welcomed by
| this visit she Is accompanied by Mrs
r. C. Norfleet, also Of Winston Salem
Colonel John S. Cunningham, q
prominent tobacco grower of Nortl
| Carolina, is here.
(. Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Bagwell. of Jack
sonvile, Fla. and DR.. S. Johnston an,
\ wife, of Pittsburg. Pa. who arrived
this week, are welcomed additions t
IN MI. j. e. Moore, of Danville, is rapid
lly Improving.
A charming family party fror
Richmond Includes Mr.. y, V. Valen
tine and Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Gray.
Mr.. Il. Smith, of PHILADELPHIA. who
here for tr g p.t srs ,l,proyes aaiiy,
Conn, very charming woman an
4 expert bridge player, who has bee
spending the winter here, will renal
Mrs. j. &, Farland and Mrs. s., i
Robins. Of Richmond. are recan
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Buckingham Social News.

SHEPPARDS. VA, February 81
Mrs. Ben Hooper, of Andersonville.
visited her mother. of AppomattoX
county, last Sunday
Miss Florence Jones, of Sheppards
has been visiting her grandparents
Mr. and Mrs Lewis Jones.
Mr. Alfred Garnett, of Buckingham
Va, visited his old home of Curdsville
Va, the past week.
Three deaths have occurred around
Sheppards during the past week. thai
of Mrs. George Pollard, Mr.. M. ID
Gannaway and Mrs. Camm Patterson
two of which died with pneumonia.
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Petersburg Social News.
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Especial 10 The TtmeA-Dlspatcn'l
PETERSBURG. VA. February e.
The Riverside Country Club was gay
last Saturday afternoon with large
uSseinblage OF the younger members
OF society Mt the reception ana lea
which have become such popular func-
tons Among those present were
Mrs. NJ c. Jackson, Mrs. Leroy Roper,
Mrs. G. w. Pegram Mrs. William Budd,
Miss Kirk, OF Denver. Col: Miss Neal.
of Hagerstown. Md; Miss Gray OF OF
l.ondon England; Miss Wilson OF
Richmond Va. Miss Harrelson. of
Boston: Mass; MISS Lizzie Friend, Miss
Jlucy Friend, Miss Helen Harrison, Miss
Mamie Martin, Miss Isabella Martin,
Miss Mary Martin, Miss Mildred Orr,
Miss Florence LeMoyne, Miss Nellie
Green. Miss Margaret Gil, Miss Annie
Gin. Miss Estelle Collier, Miss Nan
Jones. Miss Epes Collier keyan, ana
Messrs. George Cooper, William >.
IIgou, George w. Harrison. Philip
Hopper. Frank Roberts. Irving Hartley,
Thomas Holden. sidney Green. Wilson
Jones, Ben Jones, John Stevens. Gra-
ham Martin. Wallace Collier, Herbert
Pritchard. Nat Martin, Paul Petit, VII
liam l.. yenable. Robert Martin, Leroy
Roper, John Jolly and Joseph smith.
The Wednesday, Music Club met with
Miss Nan Davis, and the following
program was rendered: -. ,v.or
..EIlsa's Dream, Lohengrin tWagner-
Iizt1 Miss Mary Webb; Swan Song
Johengrin (Wagncr-Krug), Mrs. /. p
Sutton: tLohengrin's Reproof TO Elsa
fWagner J4izt),, Miss Emily Mason
..LullabY" (fIanscomb, Mrs. Patrick II
brewry: reading Die Walkure, Opera
TaIes Fred Law, Miss Nan Davis; Ia,
"Magic Tree Scene TRANSCRIPTION from
Die Walkure tWagner); (b) Ride o
the Valkyries. transcription from Di'
Walkure (Wagnerp, Mrs. Charles u
Withcrspoon; ta) ARA" (Rubenstein)
(b) MA Charmante Marguerite MIS-
(Chopin). Mrs. Cleveland Wright.
The guests of the club We're Mrs
Burt. OF Condarsport, Pa; Miss Bryar
Of Branford Conn: Miss Susie leffries
OF Warrenton, Va; and Mrs. w. Cor
don McCahe Jr.
The club viii hold its next meetini
at the home of Mrs. Cleveland Wright
The coming of the Arcadians fror
the University of Virginia, who pre-
sented ia Serena" at the Academ
of Music on Friday night before
big aualence, was the signal for sey
eral social celebrations. A receptio
and dance was given at the Riversid
Country Club in the afternoon in homo
of the collegians, and after the oper
the Petersburg alumni of the uniVel
sity of Virginia gave hop at tn
Grays' -hrmory.
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West Point Social News.
Especial to The Times pispatch.l


WEST POINT, VA. February 22--
Mrs. C. i. Roberts entertained the Rob
erts- Wilkinson bridal party on We'd
nesday evening.
Miss Leila Watts, of Staunton, who
has been visiting In the home of DR..
and Mrs. Clyde II. Ross, left this week
to visit friends in Atlanta. Ga.
Mrs Beverly Award, daughter OF
DR. and Mrs. c. V. Waugh, left Satur-
day for Atlanta, after long visit IN
West Point
Messrs. Bradford and Tabb entertain
cd the Euchre Club In the home OF
Mr., and Mrs, Lloyd Tabb this week
MT. and Mrs, Harry Gary, of Norfolk
visited Mr.. and Mrs, j. II. Gary TINS
week.
Miss Kate Gary, who has heen visit :
ing Mrs. Kate Gibson on West Ave-
me Richmond, has returned to her
home here.
Mrs, j, NJ Chapman entertalneu
very charmingly at cards on satu'ua,
evening. The first prize, brass Inv ~.
howl, was won by Mr.. T. Barrow
the lone hand, a silver pun Don, WIS
| won by Miss octa Reed; the eonsoia-
] tion. belt buckle, was cut py Mlss
/ pattie I,anghorne Those playing Wsie
/ Mr. and Mrs. II, Barrow, Dr., and MIS-
III, G. Brock. Mesdames Il. y. boyk'h
:. lack Randall w. c, Ames. y, H. Goler
n simpson, W. S, Martin, j. y gray
lanes Chapman, r. o, Chapman, pale
SNYDER. Charles snyder, N. G, Bunkley
In TT Williams, V. G. Batten, w. Y
/ Moody, Misses Pattie Langhorne. Geor'
gie Barrow, Minnie Boykin, MSria shy
| der. Grace Goodrich, Octa Reeu, ran
i ME Lawson. Daisy Rlddick, Ells'
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Woodstock Social News.

WOODSTOCK, VA. February 22.--
Landon C. Stickley, who is student
at V p. l.. at Blacksburg, is at home
for short stay.
Miss Frenchie Filler, of strasburg,
Va. is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. f. NJ. Bird, of Mt. Jackson,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. f. NJ. Fravel.
John Brooks, of Hez, formerly of this
place, but now of Brunswick, Md, is
visiting relatives here.
Rev. DR.. P. d. Stephenson, pastor of
the Presbyterian Church, is confined
to his home with an attack of rheuma-
tism.
MIR. Abe Keller, of Washington, D.
c., was among his old friends here this
Mr.. f. S. Anderson. of New York
City, spent several days here with
friends this week.
Mrs. Elias Irwin, of Edinburg. is very
Mr.. j. S. Moran and Shields Chap
man left to-day for Lynchburg to at
tend the State Convention of the Y
NJ. c.. A.
| Miss Matte ]. Rinker. who has beer
| visiting Mrs. Monroe Funkhouser, re
| turned to her home at Rinkerton, thi
| week.
| Hon. NJ. I. Walton went to Harrison
/ burg Friday to deliver an address t
| the knights of Pythias of that place.
/ w. c. Bushong. of Harisonbure
visited his father, Mr.. e. NJ. Bushone
| here this week.
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served during the evening. Those
present were Misses Mabel Stokes,
Mary b. Epes. Nora Epes, Helen ken
nedy. F.ula Atkins. Mary Atkins, Jes-
sic Frazier. Gertie Frazier, Josie
Jones. Alice Houston, Edna Brown,
Pattle Seay, Clare Sturgis, and Messrs.
Joe Irby, Edward Bagley, II. w. Rig
Hardaway. MaddIe Harris, Hunter
Irby, Wilfred Epes, Eddie Anderson
Freeman Irby. Theo. Epes. Frank lrby
CAPTAIN Reid and Professor Campbell
Mr.. Walker. and Mesdames tucker
Fishburne. billiard and Bagwcll.
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vivian Clayton, Margaret Gordon and

vivian Clayton, Margaret Gordon and
Virginia Caldwell.
The Southwest Shakespeare Clubme
with Miss Erreggcr at the residence OF
ter aunt, Mrs Lewis, on Franklin Road,
last Monday afternoon. a very inter-
esting paper was read by Miss work
on "Tirnon of Athens"
Mr. and Mrs Frank West, who have
been visiting Mrs. Vests daughter,
Mrs Hampton II. Wayt, in Richmond,
have returned home.
Mrs j. D. Baskerville is visiting
friends in Baltimore
Miss Clair Montgomery, of New York
is visiting Miss S.ehecca Mcdowell
Miss Sue Figgat Is visiting Miss
Bowling in Lynchburg.
Miss Annie Grey. of Richmond, is
visiting Mrs. Thomas Lewis.
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Young, Messrs. Blair Langhorne and.
Ynunf- RnYllin.

Young, Messrs. Blair LanShorhe anu
Young Boykin.
Mrs v. C. Batten and daughter. Mrs.
r. o. Chapman, We're hostesses at
very charming card party on Tuesday
evening. The first prize, chocolate
cups and saucers, was Won by Mrs y
Taylor the lone hand. a pair OF silver,
embroidery scissors, was won by Miss
Ives Barrow; the consolation was cut
by Mrs. IS. A. Riddick; 1t was a pair OF
fancy handkerchiefs. Those playing
were Mesdames r.. u. Eoykin, T. Bar
row. j. ID. Gray. y G. Wilson, II. Tay-s
lor, e. H. Williams, w. T. Martin. s..
A. RiddicS, T.. III. Golfer, w. G. Atnes.
j. Waverly Thomas, J. ID. Chalmers
Jack Chapman. James Chapman. L. G..
Brock. w. f. Moody. Misses Myrtle Sny-
der, Fannie Lawson, Pattie Langnorne.
Ives Barrow Grace Goodrich, Daisy
Riddlck, Anna Chalmers, Minnie Boy
kin.
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Ounce mt Empowrin.

TSpecinI 10 The TIfnes-DIspatth.J
TAIPORIA, VA. February ga
most enjoyable dance was given on last
Wednesday evening at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey, In North
Empora. Among those present We're
Misses Bailey, Misses Fnturell, Miss
Eva G. Baker, Misses Land. Miss Libbie
Bliss, Miss L.eka Jones, DIR. Adams, Mr..
B. ID. Wiltshire. MIR. j. S. Perkins MI.
j. l.. Loughridge, Mr.. j. w. Fox, NJ.
w r. Cheatham, Mr.. y. n. Nanny, Mr..
Henry Williams, Messrs. Charles and
John Mum, j. Y. Goodwin and p, Q.
TredWay.
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Louisa Social News.

Especial to The Times-Dispatehl
LOUISA, VA, February 22.-Mr. Weir
Goodwin left this week for Auburn.
n. Y, where he expects to spend some
time. While there he Will be under
the treatment of his tbrother-ln-la"'
DR. Lyn Chiles.
Mr.. John Summers, for some years
manager at the Louisa Bargain House,
has been obliged to resign owing 70 III
health. He is at his home In Char
Miss Georgia Woodward and her
niece. Miss Rosa Woodward. have re-
turned from visit to relatives In
Charlottesville.
Mr. Richard Levy and little son, who
have been visiting at "Woodbourne,
have returned to Charleston, W. Va,
where Mr.. Levy is located
Misses Disey and Mollie Crawford
were Joined in Richmond this week by
their cousin. Mr.. Robert Crawford. and
they spent several days at the Jcner-
son before going to New York, from
which point they vii sail in rev
days for Cuba, Bermuda, Panama and
other places.
Miss Maria Sims and Mr.. Tom Nc
Clure are among the Louisa people who
Will attend the performance of LA
Serena" in Richmond.
Miss Lucy Sims vii come on from
Sweet Briar Institute to join hel
performances of la Serena" given bJ
the University of Virginia boys.
| Miss Ellen Kent has completed he
\ arrangements to sail early In the sum
/ lner, accompanied by her two nieces
/ the Misses Goss. for Europe.
I q Miss Janet Smith has returned L
! her home, near Dunreath.
| Mrs. Aubrey Kent has returned at
I ter delightful visit to her brother
! Mr.. A. j. Bell, at Gotham.
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Abingdon Social News.
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ABINGDON VA, February 22,-Mrs'
George Worden and Mrs. Norvell Lee
gave card party Wednesday t 49,.
noon at the home of their mother.
Mrs Wyndham Robertson The guests
Ready.'i Kirby. G. b, Clark, Whiting,
Peyton, Gray. Robertson, S. A. car
SON and Misses K Ey1ise R Maans Wbite
ers, Lillian Harris. Margaret Trigg,
Posie White and Mamie Byrd d. TIE hesS
tesses were: Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Taylor and Miss Belle Ltchfield.
The prizes were won BY MIS- MrS,te oras'
Miss Penn and Miss Madge w, Mhl bestess
at beo.tiful luncheon on Ihnrsd ia
at which covers were laid for the fol-
lowing guests: Mrs. Irby Hunt, Mrs.
I B. G Nrr Mrs, W Wi46e NM Mrs Wa D.
Jones. Mrs. Virgie Taylor Mrs. Sandy
Preston, Mrs. j. w. Bell. Mrs whit Will
ing, Miss. Maggie Preston; !. Mss Miss Gil G,l,
| Miss Belle I.itchfield and Miss Dosio
/ Trigg.
Again on Saturday Mrs. Mingea had
second une mes W e. weleh Mrs e se
4 Mrs. Robertson. Miss Robertson; Miss
Gildersleeve, Mrs. Kirby, Mrs. Brady,
Mrs. T. P. Trigg, Miss Mary Byrd
II TrlTE, MISS ANNE wv Ille, MISS Nts'dSS
! White, Miss Posie hite, Mrs. Gray,
Miss Withers. Miss Hollingsworth, Miss
4 Hayes and Mrs. Thompson
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyndham White, OF
j Bristol, spent "a few days this week
as the guests of Captain James G
, White.
Mr. W. E. Mlngea left this week
for a visit to Florida.
Mrs. Lewis p. Summers and two chill
dren are in Washington this week.
Rev. Francis Lee Is spending part OF
the week in Lynchburg.
Mr. Wythe Peyton. of Salem, Va. is
: the guest of his cousin, Mr.. Peytor
Gray.
!, Dr. William N. scott left Friday, fol
stanton, after ten days evangelist,
: services in tho Presbyterian Church
DIR. Scott will leave all who have heart
!, him. impressed not only. with his pull
+ nit ability, but with his beautiful piety
Miss Posie White is the guest o
$ Bristol friends. where she Is to hay
: charge of booth at the Y. NJ. G.
Rev. Mr.. Scott. of Bristol, was
visitor at DR.. I.ancaster's on Tues
day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-23

FORCE OF LIFE treatment has been
particularly successful in curing dis
eases of women. 1t has been SUGGEST
full. for 1t strikes at the very root OF
the disease 1t supplies wonderful
nerve force. which overcomes the raw
ages of these complaints, and has led
thousands of women from the depths