The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-05-08
Wilmington Social News.
Especial to The Times Dispatch. ]


Wilmington. N. c.. May THE an
Society OF Colonial Danes vas held
at Orion Plantation. about fifteen miles
down the river. The plantation Is now
owned by James Sprunt, of Whining
ton, and the handsome residence, built
after the Colonial style, Is now just
af 1t stood in Colonial days. The meet
Ing is featured with yearly pilgrim
age to orton by the society. Mrs
James Sprunt was reelected to the
presidency Of the organization. This
is position Mrs. Sprunt has held for
a number of years, and she has made
While at orion. the members of the
society visited the ruins OF old ST.
Philips Church. Colonial relic OF
historic interest. and the party also
inspected the ruins of the Colonial VII
lage OF Clarendon.
! An Important meeting OF the COM
mittee to arrange for the entertain
men. Of the North Caronna Press AS
ISOLATION was held here Thursday al
ternoon. The committee discussed in
detail various plans for the entertain
rnent OF the Tarheel scribblers. when
they came here for their annual gather
Ing Among the details decided upon
are @ splendid complimentary dance at
Lumins. the beautiful seaside resort
at Wr!shtsville Beach. and trip to
Cape Fear River. Various subcommit-
tees were appointed by the general
committee to have charge of particular
features. The Board of Aldermen has
made an appropriation of $500 TO be
expended in entertaining the Press
Association.
Thomas W. Davis. chairman; Thomas
D. Meares, and Robert Ruark. consti-
tuirg the committee on arrangements
for the entertainment Of the North
Carolina Bar Association, which holds
the annual convention at Wrishtsville
Beach, June 80. July / and2, met this
week 20 consider plans for entertain
ing the whiting barristers. Plans
We're outlined. and the lawyers may
expect a royal time when they visit
- ,lmington.
4 delightful social feature of the
week was reception given Thursday
evening by the junior class OF the
Wilmington High School. compli-
mentary to the members of the grad
uating class, who receive their diplomas
at the commencement exercises TO be
held the latter part OF the month. In
addition to the members of the senior
class, in local alumni of the High
School were also invited to be pres
ent. The reception proved thoroughly
enjoya BILE. ana the young women and
men composing the junior class, proved
themselves TO be most accomplished
hosts and hostesses. fhe graduating
class of the High School numbers
twenty-one members this year
Following examinations he stood re-
Gently in Washington, ID. c., Ensign
Louis p. Davis. well known young
man of Wilmington. has received his
commission as first lieutenant In the
navy. This promition is a cause OF
much pleasure To his friends in the
city He returned to Washington yes
terday and will leave in day or two
for -,orfolk, where he has been as
signed to one of the new battleShtps.
Miss Elise Kidder, of this city. has
gone to Pensacola, Fla, to become
member OF a house party in progress
there.
Miss Elizabeth Bridgers left several
days ago for Baltimore. Md to visit
friends Miss Bridgers will return TO
the city in time for the opening OF the
summer season
Miss Nan Clark has returned to her
home at Brevard. after spending few
days here as the guest of Miss Eta
Brand.
Miss Margaret Brdgers has returned
to the city after visit OF several
weeks spent with Miss Reese, al the
home of the latter in Charlotte.
Miss Betsie London. OF Pittsboro, has
returned home after spending a few
days here as the guest of Miss Alice
Mrs. L. c. covell, wife of Lieutenant
Coyell. of the United states revenue
cutter Seminole, has returned after
One Of the pleasant social events
of the week was a sailing party given
by Captain c. .. Maffitt, owner or the
pleasure launch Heart Saver. me out
ing vas given complimentary TO MISS
Eta Brand and her guest Miss Nan
Clark. OF Brevard. About we've
couples We're invited. and DELIGHTFUL
ave I'm, /