Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1920-05-22
BLACKSTONE NOTES.

ana MIS-. lOnn Vi. lclluS S0lncrCu at
their home for the purpose Of cclcDrat
ing the birthday Of Mr.. pcttus. Narl
Gus games were engaged i'll after
whicn refreshments, consisting OF ice
cream, cake and candies were Scrv-
cd. Al who attended CXm cSScd them
selves as having had Il most delight
iul time, and wished for Mr.. Pcttu&
many more happy aud prosperous
years.
\ surprise birthday party was
given III honor OF Mrs. n. II. Bridge
forth by her husband at their home
last Wednesday night the 18th. But
how this surprise was sprung on MIS-.
Bridgcforth is mystery 10 her
friends, since they say nothing can
20 Oh without her knowing some
thing about it beforehand. But alas!
This got by her alright. The pastries
and sandwiches for the occasion
were prepared by Mrs. 81. G. Chat
man. Bridgcforth was called down
to Mrs. C. G. Wards in the after
rocn as if on business, while Mr..
Brid"cforth together with Mr.. and
| Mrs. j. c. Chairman prepared the
table and dining room for that night
She was kept down there until Mr..
and Mrs. Ward were ready to como
to her party. bringing her with them.
She did not know yet where they
were going. And when they reached
home she found host of friends
awaiting to greet her. She found also
many birthday gifts awaiting her.
notably among them being Il golG
wrist watch from her husband. Mr..
Robert Woodlcy Of Petersburg furn
:shcd the music and those who cared
to enjoyed themselves dancing At II
late hour refreshments were served
which consisted of sandwiches. ice
cream and cake. This was truly "A
surprise to Mrs. Bridgcforth and a
surprise to some of her friends to
know that she really knew nothing
about il beforehand.
Sbt1n.4Ea.o
Miss Lula E. Cronshaw and Mr.. Char
lie Campbell recently Of Richmond.
were quietly married ut the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Manuel Crcnshaw on Saturday. tho
Sth at 1850 p. NJ. by Rev. r. w. Ash
burn. Only members Of the family
were present. Mr.. Campbell returned
to Richmond for few days to
straighten up a business matter aft
on which he came back here and Is
expected to make his home here for
the present. The many friends OF
the couple wish for hem II long, hap
~ and prosperous welded life.
suAsstssa4t .As Als',Js.,.. .;...A.s. :,
On Monday night Of this week Scy
eral of the younger people OF the
town gathered at tho homo OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Banks, where they
had most enjoyable time Mr..
Robert Woodley II piano player from
Petersburg happened into town and
some or the younger people thought
1t good opportunity to nave u lit
tie entertainment, since they could
have him to render music for the
occasion. After few hours OF frol
licking the guests were invited into
tie dining room where they were
served ice cream and cake. Although
/, was late when this entertainment
, was decided upon the evening prov
D., cd to be quite an enjoyable one.
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! Some of the smaller boys from
, this place went to Farmville Monuay
this Place went to Farmville Monday
to play Il game of base ball with the
team ut that place. Notwithstand
ing tho fact that tho boys from here
lost to Farmville by score or z to
) those who witnessed the game say
ii was the best game seen for quite II
~ Ii In niD1 ,S,nt or.
the playing of Talmadgc jackson on
first, Giles Gillian on second and
Leroy Hawkes. in short, while the
pitching Of William Harris and the
catching of Philip Shelton also feat
ured prominently in the game. Poor
batting is given as the reason for
I losing the game to Farmville. The
boys are expecting to play thia same
team OH their home grounds in the
near future when it is hoped they
will fully repay themselves for the
, lost game. !:
! Miss Cora REESE, who has been
spending some time with relatives
here has returned to Richmond.
Miss Bessie Sydnor and sisters, of
Kenbridge were in town Tuesday at
tending the circus. Miss Sydnor was
student Of Nottoway Training
School which has ju"t 6 en-: e $ q
School which has just recently closed
and her friends and schoolmates
were glad to see her among them
again. While in town they spent
some time with Mrs. Jennie V. Jack
son.
The children of Mr.. and Mrs. Char
lie Edmonds who have been sick with
measles are all able to be cut again.
Mr. and Mrs. Munford Bagley and
son, Peter Morris, of Richmond,
spent the weekend with the parents
Of Mrs. Bagley, Mr.. and Mrs. p. w.
Williams.
Miss Sallie L. Greenhill spent Tues
day and Wednesday of last week In
Richmond. While there she was the