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Society In Williamsburg (Special in The Tlmcs-T'lspatoh.) WILLI.VMKITKRO, VA., March 3.- Tho most. Important SOI InJ eVenl of Ihn week was the reception giren by the members Of tho Kappa Sigma Fraternity nt their new honre on Palace Green Wednesday trronlng. Largo numbers of students and young people from the city were Invited. Tfeoso present ?--re Mrs, Lyon G. Tyler, Miss Sue Hundley, Misses Julia andWLiz kfn Tyler, Misse* Ptnktii, Agnes, Kath? erine and Pattlo Moreeoek, .Misses Mary utnl Lucille Poster, Miss Annie jtuiiin, Ml ses Nouls and Virginia Harrison, Misses fyorono and Margarot Daly. Mr*. Moncuro, Miss Llzijo Mood, Miss Harri, t Hanklns; Misses lioulah and hldlia in . .. ?, :-.i s Mab. Stubbs, Miss Jean Mer. <?-. t? Catherine Geddy, Miss B-ssio Lam?, and Miss Emily 1 hristlah. Mrs, II. M. Phillijc, Mrs. T. H. Geddy, M: -. P. T. iSonthall and Mrs. Llghtfoot i.. ?? .1 as chapcrones. Tin :? ntlemen present were: Professors ri-nv.-f,)..i and Coffeyj Mr. il. M~ Philips :ird Messrs. G. J. Driver, H, N. Tucker. J. Y. K. Mitchell, Jr., M. nnd F. W, Lew s. J:. \V. cault, J, Goodwin. W. B. Settle, T. F. Weal, G. J. Durphy, J N. Blanch? ard. Spencer I.ane, G. 6. ii.inkl";. J. T. Christian, v. O'Keefe, 0'. 13. Watson, \\ . B. Newcomb, (i. (i. white. !?:. P. Bhcwlnckc, Floyd Hughes, Jr., <;. A, Doucll, 1? B. Poster, Jr.. Cyrus Hnnkins, J. w. Holl?n, j. Tyler Ellis, .lullen Miller and H. P. Hyas?n. Midshipman William Harrias Booth, son or Dr. E. G. Booth, who has Just grad? uated from th? United States Naval Acad? emy, at Annapolis, ia at home with his parents for a short holiday before going oft ,>n a cruise on the battleship Toxas. Bishop A. M. Randolph, of the South? ern Dtooose of Virginln, will visit Bruton Church May 271li. when the rito of con? firmation will be administered. The bish? op's visit will be later this year than usual. Miss Ida Henley" recently visited her Elfter, Mrs. Eugene Irving, In Hamilton. Mrs. Jean Mercer Js visiting lier sister, ?MrS, H. C. Llghtfoot, In Newport New.". Sir. J. W. Oossnwn, formerly a student of William and Mary, is visiting friends here. Mrs. Burroughs, whd has been spend? ing several months with her mother, Mrs. Florence Maupin, has returned to her home near Washington. Mr. Thomas Gore, who was recently operated upon for appendicitis in St. James' Hospital, Newport News, has re? turned home, having almost wholly re? covered. Miss Ethel Bnwen, who has been the guest of Miss Virginia Bralthwalte, has returned to her home in Hampton. WILMINGTON.'N. C. (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) WILMINGTON. N. C. March 3.?Society came to a full stop Wednesday?the com. mencement ol Li nt tl ?? gh prac I ally tne whirl of sociables ceased with the closing of last week. But few functions marked the two Immune days of the past week. <>:.? of the notable affairs of this time v.-;. s an eighteenth birthday celebration giv*n by Miss Lillian, Williams, at tue Williams home. No. <05 South Fifth Streu. A wedding of Interest the past week was that of Mr. James Marslander to Mrs. Minnie P ..-:?:' r, ih<- wedding being cele? brated at the home of the bride, on Do^k S;rr-:. the nuptial knot being tied ),v Rev. A D Mc '? ire, D '?. pastor ot St. Ar ? n Cl urch. Afttr the ceremony thi Uple I f: on an extended trip south. Mr and Mi S A. Sc??oss and Mr. si nS ed last Tue? day from trip ' the entire Soul i a. week's sit to Cuba. Wl . . f?y the i-irty was the guest O! Mr. . - -?'.. j ." New York, at h.s An .. Tient 1 alt; portant to Io .<: it ??? has J:jst been made. It ? - - engagement and approaching wi :: og ol .'.' - Afleo Borden, daughter of Mr. EM win Bordi a, of this city, gi ni r 1 Intend I tta ?port?tlon of the Atla::: - :. nd Mr. Archie Can. <t Concord, N C. The happy event A ?. ? : .... was enthusiastically greeti I ... ? ? -? ? ;>ac? week waai Lieutenant J- E. Relnburg, of tttfuUnfted I Btai 1 Rere??e ?Gutter Service, and who U ?-.; to be commissioned a? a cap-! tain. Lieutenant R .-.urg Is now sia ?Joned In W -Mat;'.'.::, D. ' '. aral came to Wilmington <??, business, 0- married ti Wilmington young lady, and for gome time w;ls the execuUvi officer of :ae tut. ter Algonquin, stationed nt this port. A party from .-'way that had been the guests of Mr. A. Vf. Anderson, superin? tendent of the Coast Line, and wife, de? parted several lays ago. nitsr being roy? ally entertained at the Anderson home. The party inch ?n/: r**?*?* -im-.ouse and Anderson, antd, 5t?sJirs.'"SIrnpson and .lul? ling, of Augusts^ (.;,'..; Miss Philips, of Tennessee, and Mr. N. S. ilurd, of Pitts, burg, Pa. Mrs. A. J. Gray, Jr.. and son, Master fJolin Springer Gray, arrived Thursday iy's from Ri parents, They ai the Orton Hotel parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Springer They are guests with the Sprlugera at WAVERLY, VA. (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) WAVERLV, VA., March 3,'-Of all the toioets of the Cupid Clan Club; none have, been excelled in Rplrltedncss and merri? ment by that of Monday evening, when ?the club was ?n delightfully entertained by Mr. and'Mrs. llarV-y PTECtWOOd, W],0 occupy apartments at Hotel WaverJy, The parlors: were artistically decorated ?with potted plants, f.rns nnd em flowers, crimson and gold being the predominant colors. Whist was rife, at which live tables were engaged, Mr. F. a. Thompson and Destroys all Desire for Drink, Sold Under Guarantee. Mothers, Wives, and Either form costs but $i Sisters can give it with- per box, making the com out the patient's knowl- plete cure cost less than edge. It is perfectly one-tenth what is charged tasteless, colorless, and odorless. Orrine No. i is the remedy to give in secret, while No. 2 is for those who desire to be cured. at sanitariums, with a guarantee that the expense will be nothing unless a cure is affected. It re? quires but a short time id effect a cure. "Write to tho Ori'iue Company, Inc., Washington, DC., for an interesting booklet, which win ho mailed in piala, sealed enve? lope, free. Mail order:; flll<-<l on receipt at price. ?TJETJE CirAKANTEK?Orrine is sohl under a positive guuirantOfl that it will cure the drink luihli if direction*! are followed, In every box Is a rpglHtoretl iruarontco which oat-llle* you Ui ?? refund of your money if Qrrluo fulls to effect n eure. Z??ld in Richmond by THE POLK MILLER DRUG CO. and POLK MILLERCH1LDREY CO. It Costs Nothing To find out for a certainty whether or not your heart is affected. One person in four has a weak heart; it may be you. If so, you should know it now, and save serious con? sequences. If you have short breath, fluttering, palpitation, hungry spells, hot flushes; iE you cannot lie oh left side; if you have fainting or smother? ing spells, pain around heart, in side and arms, your heart is weak, and perhaps diseased. Dr. Miles' Heart Cure will re? lieve you. Try a bottle, and sec how quickly your condition will improve "About a year ago t "wrote to the Miles Medical Co.. asking udvlce. na I wits suffering with heart trouble, and had been for two yarn. I had pain in my heart, bn'-k rind loft side, anil had not been able to draw a do^p breath for two years. Any little exer? tion would cause palpitation, and I could not lie on my left ?Ido without puffert up. They ndvlsfcd me to try Dr. Miles Heart Cure and Nervine, which I did with tho result that I am In better health than I ever was boforo, hnvlng pained 14 pounds since I com? menced taking it. I took about thir? teen bottles o? the two medicines, nnd haven't been hothered with my heart since." MRS. l.II.I.IE THOMAS. Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Dr. Miles' Heart Cur? Is sold by your drugoist. who will Guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If It falls he will refund your money. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind Mips Elizabeth Fleetwood tallying the highest score. At 10:13 the club was rapped to order by the host and hostess, who announced that refreshments would be served. Mr. and Mrs. Fleetwood ushered tho "happy clan" to the commodious dinlng-roo-ni, where -delicious refreshments -were enjoy, cd by all. Ono of the most Interesting features of the evening's entertainment was the ren? dition of an informal musical programme by Misses Soulie Burt and Elizabeth Society In Gloucester (Special to The Tlnics-Dispntcli.) GLOUCESTER C. H., VA., March 8. Glouccsto.r lias rilrcndy put on n. very lohlen-llk? garb, and the only thing of Interest that wo know of for the next forty duys will bo tho lernten services In the different parishes, notice having been given for three services a week In Ablng flon parish, two every week In Ware ni.d one servlco a week In Fettsworth parish. These services are well attended every year and of much benefit to the congrega, tion. Tho <ounty welcomes with much picas ttre Mr. and Mrs. Tliotnns H. Martin and ?atrilly of young people, of Durham. N. C. v?lu> will spend several months tiorv. Mrs. Martin has bought tho store owtulj by Mr. R. P. Tallaforro, ut Waro Neck, and has rented for tho summer "uith POlht," tho resldcnco of Mr. II. O. San? ders. Mr. nnd Mt-M. Sanders ato now at Dunham Massle, but leave the first of May with Mrs. \V. N. B. San dors and Mr. F, N. Sanders, of Albany, for a four-months' trip to Europe. Mr. It. I* lllekson nnd Miss Loulso Hlckson, who have teen visiting Mr. and Mrs. "\V. Ashby Jones at "Dltchley,' returned on Thursday to Richmond. Mrs. William McDonald, Mrs. Nannie Ettstathleve and Miss Katherine McDon? ald, of Borryvlle, aro with Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Sanders at "Midlothian." Miss Lcucy McDonald, who has teen sick for somo weeks. Is convalescent. Mr. Fred. McKno left on Monday on a sailing vessel for New York. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Sanders entertained last week in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wil? liam Bowie, of Maryland. Thoso present wero Mr. and M-rs. Howie, Mr. and Mrs. H. P, Tal inform, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Johnson, Mr. and MrB. \V. C. Harwood, Messrs. Granger, Patton and George B. Tallaferrb. \ Miss Mary Gibson Kemp nnd Mrs. H. E. Tallaforro spent a few days last week at "Hockloy" with Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Tallaforro. Mrs. Lewis M. Byrd has returned from a visit to Orange county. Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson arc In Plttsburg, Pa. Aliss Annlo Pago Vandcrgrift Is visit? ing friends In Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bryun are at "Eagle Point." Mrs, Thomas Dlxon and Miss Louise' Dl.xon spent last week at "Elntington" and nro now at Chase City. AT THE HOT SPRINGS (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) HOT SPRTNOS, YA., March 3.?G'uests MISS ANNA WILSON. One of the prettiest young girls of Radford Is Miss Anna Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Wilson. Miss Wilson is musical and Is a popular member of the younger set of Radford society. She was crowned Queen of Love and Beauty at the tournament ball of the Great District Fair a year ago by Dr. Jefferson Hughs, of Saltvllle, Fleetwood, and Messrs. Fred.^Thompson and Walter Daniel. By an unanimous vote of the r. r\ r\,l Mr. T. B. Johnson, now of Baltimore, but farrirerly of Waverly, was admitted to temporary membership of the club. dur. lng his sojourn of a few days with friends and relatives here. Mr. Johnson very naturally expressed regrets at tne fact that he was not in position to have en? tered the organization wlien ft was char? tered, at which time another fellow made a Joint purchase of the Institution's stock with his fair lady. At 11:15 the executive cf/mrnlttee of the! club held a short business session, at tho ? adjournment of which announced that It i had nothing to report other than to state that the gentlemen of the <:l-ib would entertain at the home of Misses Sally? and Soulle Burt next Monday evening. Was Somewhat Disappointed. Rockofellor has b?x-'it discovered in Na? ples. Doubtless he wanted to see. for himself If Vesuvius could com? pare with Tom I-awson a? a spouter.? t'b I cago News. are arriving at the Homestead every day In large numbers. There Is now a com? pany of more than W> people, and, regard? less of the yet cool atmosphere, golf Is universally played. In March and April the number at the' hotels hero aggregates y/i or more, but the rcQU?stH for cottages and rooms sug? gests more people than ever before. Among tho most recent arrivals at the hotels are: Mr. and Mrs, M, L. Green, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Collins and J. J. Ma honey, of Maamt?husetTs ; M. Sa Brady, Mis? E ,R. Bennett, Charles B. Judson, Misa Edith H. Hull, Miss Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. A. Abraham. Miss Hard wie, Miss Leigh man and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Marshall of Now York State; SJr. and Mrs. T. H Shevlin, of New Jersey;. Mr. and Mr?. George p. Gentlemen, of rtitsuurg, Pa.; Mrs. R. Ci. Goodham - and Mrs. J. II. Mitchell, of Toronto, Canada; MIsh Ger? trude ICegan and Mrs. W. it. Hammond, of Baltimore. Md., and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mason, of Chicago. PEOPLEjN_CAROLINE (Special to The Timcs-Dlspatch.) BOWLING GRK'JvN, VA., March 8.? Miss Bessie Ryland, of Richmond, has returned borne, after a pleasant vlBlt to her cousin, MIh.-i Frances Brooke Broadd is, .Mr. Nathanl'l Wlunton, of Louisa, is upending come time with his ?later, Mrs. j, T. Wright. Mrs. Jo<-i Haines has gone toiBaltlmorti and New Vork, where she will remain fi/r two week?. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Martin were hi Richmond this week. Prof, T. 1?. Pholps ?nd wife and Miss Reed, of tho Bowling Oreon Seminary, w?r* In Ashland this week, attending the fun'ral at Mrs, Mary Read Bllnco, who was the mother of Mr?. Pholps, Miss Bossld Jon?? loft this week for a two \vi <?'.'.:??' trip to Baltimore, SOUTH BOSTON Hpeclal lo The Times-Dispatch,) SOUTH BOSTON, VA., March a.?On? >l tie: witcrtalnments of the season-was I . in hro parly given by Mr?. V. I.. Fotrlkes, at her homo on Upper Mala It reel, Haiurduy afternoon. The table ??i di pradons w?ra anI?tlcaiUy ar rangi ; Rofreshmentfl wera aurved. Invited woroi Mr?, Oarland K. , . , Ml I, J ''? '?r. .n, Mni, t:. V, Brook*?, Mrs Robt. El. Murray, Mr?., i'htm. .-i. ifancoy, Mrs, W, n. Faulkner, i. II tUdmond Klhi Mm, 0, T. Love.', .;? ? i. i;. Johnson, Mrs. N. H. :? Mrs A ? 11 Vnugliiiu, Mrs, i- i-..-., Mia, flam Glpn?, Mrs, it. !?'. ', nj Inr, Arn ?! X) Vu* u? r, Mrs, ft Pi ?', ??!'? || i. Jordan, Mrs, .lohn Util i CI ill . Ml ? Lou Mi id UoUl>| ow'.ii. Hub . uossi? Imogen Wat? Julius Sycle'i Sons Julius Sycle's Sons Julius Sycle's Sons Julius Sycle's Sons Initial Showing of the New Spring Waists To-morrow we introduce tho first arrivals in Fine Summer Waists?two dis? tinctive and smart models, )eautifully trimmed and very temptingly priced. Stylo 1.?Charming Linearlo Wnlfit, matin of Perstnn Lawn, round - yoke of lace In front and back, beautiful eyelet em? broidery In front, neat tucks in front and back, elbow BleevDH, cuffs trimmed with Valenciennes insertion nnd edge; the prettiest Waist In Richmond, for 91.81?. Style 2.?Exquisite Linge? rie Waist, also of Persian Lawn, sriuarn yoking, neatly trimmed with tucks and Val. lace, embroidered front and tucked back, full sleoves, and deep tucked ruffs; a beauty, and only $1.25. New Spring Suits for Boys and Youths Spic-span new styles? best quality cloths?best workmanship?finest finish? ing?for little chaps from 6 years to big fellows of 20 years;?all the style and goodness you'll find in the higher-priced garments. At our prices, they're great values. Boys' Spring Suits, in sin? gle and double breasted, made of new Spring fabrics?distinc? tive patterns; sizes 6 to 16 years; choteo now is best, for tho assortment is new and complete, 90.00. Youths' Suits, sizes 16 to 20 years, In the season's popu? lar styles, made of novelty cloths In single and double breasted, and equal to the ?15.00 Suits of elsewhere; our price, 912.00. Out-of-town patrons are in? vited to write for samples of nur piece goods. We fill mail orders care? fully and promptly. rr ? ^ Spring Shop TalK Spring newness pervades throughout the Sycle Department Store. Every day new styles come marching into the various departments. While the Spring stocks in some of the departments are not all in, nevertheless a fair showing is made of the new ideas of the new season. This ad. speaks of.the new comers and tho price inducements. Dress Good*/*? New Arrivals Here's welcome news?of the new creations in the textile world that arrived last week, and now advertised for the first time. Exclusive novelties in Dame Fashion's favorite color?gray, and other seasonable effects?just the fabrics for smart Spring and Easter costumes. Note the introductory prices: Novelty Mohair, very fine, delicate weave, with pretty flaked pattern of black, blue and green, on light ground; something out of the ordinary; por yard, 50c New Panamas, In the various shades of gray; neat patterns, 38 inches wide; three grades; per yard. 50c, 50c and 60c. 34-lnch Panama, In stripes nnd novelty effects, In various shades of gray; also In brown; These pieces aro Just In. This positively Is tho biggest Suiting value in Richmond, for 20c. 56-lnch Panama Cloth, In checked gray, a distinctly exclu? sive, high grade material for the fastidious dresser, per yard, 92.00. Now Henriettas, 42 inches wide, In white, black, gray,.Alice blue, and all other desirable colors; favorites with the ultra fashionable; per yard, 91.10. Free! A Ladies' Monthly Magazine given Free to all who ask for it (C % Julius Sycles' Sons, Second and Broad Streets, Richmond, Va. New Idea Patterns, 10c; by mail, 12c JJ Notions Don't forget the little things in planning your Spring dresses, waists, skirts, etc. Here's "AMMUNI? TION" for thrifty needle workers?just a few items of little needed things?at such little prices. Needle Canos, complote, 5c. Machine Oil, per hottlo, Re. Thimbles, 3 for 5c. Hooka and I3yen, per card, Se. Darning Cotton, 2 for fir. Skirt Clamps, per card, 7c. Skirt Fastonors, 35c. Skirt Binding, per yard, 5c. Black China Buttons, 2 doz. for 5c. 5 yards Tape, while arid black, lc. Be Paper Pins, lc. Pin Cubes, nssorlcd bIzos, 12 l-2c. Wash Goods Some very exceptional values in Summer Cotton Fabrics. The writer just picked the following three "good things" for present mention. Read, and you'll know why. Taffetlne Silk, a highly mer? cerized cotton fabric that If? particularly aAlnptnblu for Summer dresses; in striped, chocked, polka dotted, and fancy figured, on light and dark grounds, per yard, 12 l-2c. Knicker Suiting, a good, serviceable wash suit material, In several desirable colors, per yard, 12 l-2c. Yard-Wide Llnene Suiting, looks like real linen, wears like linen and JiiBt ns service? able, and sells at the price of cotton; per yard, 12 l-2c. Gingham .Madras, In checks, stripes, plaids, polka dots and fancy figures, in nil colors; and an unusual price, per yard, 12 l-2c. We extend credit to re? sponsible people. Payments made weekly or monthly. Lynchburg Society. I (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) LYNCHBUKG. VA-, March 3.-Mrs. Gustave Stalling entertained a number of. lier (rienda at her home on Tuesday, whist being the entertainment of the occasion. Miss Kannie DIHard entertained quite a number of her friends on Tuesday evening at her home. The time was pleasantly spent at seven-handed euchre, and charming refreshments were served during the evening. Mrs. John Walker Is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stebblns, | at their home In .South Boston. MrH. C?. K?nsten lateado la spending sonto time in Washington. Mrs. Frank 1'. I lar man Is spending some time with relatives in Itoanoke and Baiem. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Adams have re? turned homo frotri a trip to Washington ' and Alexandria. Mrs. J. Harry Long and little daughter, Katherine, are visiting trlends in Rich? mond. They are accompanied by Mrs. ? Long's mother, Mrs. John F. Mathcws, also, of this city. i Dr. und Mrs. J. D. Paxton are visiting in Philadelphia. J'a. Dr. W. B. Thornhlll la In Washington ? on a brief trip. Mr. Lawrence Fierce left Thursday af? ternoon for Birmingham, Ala., where he is employed. He spent a short time with relatives itere. Mrs. John Stuart Kennedy, of Stan? hope, X. J., Ik the guest of Mrs. J. It. Shumate, at lier home on Wise Street. Itr. and Mrs. J. M. McBrydo have re? turned to Sweet Briar Institute, after spending some time In the city with friends. Rev. F. F. Unllard, who han been quite 111 for some time, is improving slowly. Mr. Bullard Is the pastor of the First Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Beef have re? turned to the Carroll after a'visit to their old homo In Alexandria. Miss Vera D. Petty Is visiting friends in Greensboro, X. CJ. Miss Chrlktono w'nroham has returned homo after an extended vutlt with friends in Richmond, Miss Elizabeth Hagorman, of Goode's. who was recently elected assistant matron of tho Presbyterian Orphanage, near Bynehburg, huft arrived and has taken up her duth h at tho institution, Mrs. Madison I lay the, who has been visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. C. F. Hayilie, at tlladys, has gono to Now EVERY SICK MAN or woman really ought to try a bot? tle of Host et tor's Stomach .Bitters without any further delay. It ha? been tho meium of restoring thou? sands of otliors to robust health and will do mi much for you, too. For r?;S yearn HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS n ha? boon the main slandby of sickly people everywhere. "? pwres So,n' ItWu^, Vomiting, 1'oor Appetite, Heart burn, l>jK|M!pB!Hi Indigestion, (Vstlsiii.ss, <;oids, (h'ippw ov -Hii liti'lnl i'cvOi', York for a visit to Mr. R. O. Haythe. She was accompanied by Mrs, J. [j. Mason. R?DFORD SOCIAL (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) RADFORD, VA., March 3.?The pan cako party, given by St. Martha's Guild at tho homo of Mrs. I. W. Wilson Tues? day evening, was a very pleasant affair, though the attendance was greatly cur? tailed by the raging snow and wind storm that mado tlio bravest shrink from an encounter with the elements. An at? tractive musical programme was ren? dered, consisting of songs by Mrs. G. T. Kearsley, Mrs. T. K. Vjiughun and Rev. P^dwln I!. Carter, and r>lano trios by Dr. Cowan, Miss Bessie Lylo and Miss Anna Wilson. Tho Cotillon Club gave an enjoyable hop at their hall Friday evening of ladt week. The following evening; Miss An? gola Tlnsley gave a hop to her dancing class at the Opera House. Among tin: guests were a number of Virginia P?y technic Institute. Mr. J. Edgar Walters has succeeded Mr. J F Harris as cashier of the R?d fdrd Trust Company Bank, and, with his wife and lltllo son. is domiciled at the West End Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Walters arc from Washington, D. C. Miss Mellta Wilson went to Hampden Sidney Saturday to attend the Intermediate germane. On her return she will visit Miss Lucy Biggs, In Salem. Mrs. Seiden Longley entertained tho Ladles' Missionary Society of B?urho ? Memorial Church Saturday afternoon at her home on Eighth Street. There was a large attendance nnd the afternoon was very pleasantly spent. Delicious re? freshments were served, Mrs. E. II. Eacreo, of Cynohburg, with her little son, Albion. 1? visiting her sister, Mrs. T. E. Vatighan. Sir. Robert Lee Jordan, Common? wealth's Attorney for the city, is In Rlch | mond on business. Airs. J. Lewis Ingles Is visiting her mother. Mrs. Laura Miles Venable, In Ronnoke. Mr. Edward Deyer Stovcns, of Ports? mouth, Ohio, visited his mother, Mrs. A. D. Stevens, last week. Captain J, G. Oshorno has been In Richmond on business of tho Western Stato Hospital. Mr. Thomas Mount Is visiting friends and relatives In Baltimore.' Mrs. Seiden Longley und hor niece. Miss Wllllo Jordan, visited relatives In Wythov.llo tho first of tho week, Mrs. j Longley returning by way of Newborn, j Mrs. William Ingles was hostess to I Tho Current Events Club Tuesday nfv, ternoon. In splto of tho raging ele? ments, there was a goodly attendance, and tho blazing- wood flro in the big re? ception hall, with tho blossoming plants of tho conservatory adjoining, bade tho storm king dollanee.. Each guest liad boon requested to read a selection from a favorito author and some beautiful ones were contributed. Another feature that wus very much enjoyad was an original nnd very clover contest on tho names of tho club mom-, hors and-guests of tho afternoon. Mus'c .by Mrs. Oscar B. Pryor and'tho serving of refreshment scompletod a nicotine which was charming throughout', ' Mrs. L. O. Bullard has baen ciulto sick this week. Mrs. E. S. Jones has returned from MhrtllP, Washington College, where sho has been at tho bedside of her daughter. Miss Alice Jones. - Louise, tho Infant daughter of Mr. C. >B ' Fisher,"soii o? Dr/"fisher,' uuperlu? tendent of the Tidewater Hospital, was brought her?- Tuesday afternoon critically ill with brain fever. At first her tifo was despaired of, but Dr. Fisher now has hopes of the recovery of his little grand? daughter. The parents of the little one ate with her. Mr. Jack Hunan, foreman of the Prlcr Grlscom Company, of the Tidewater Con. structlon, wan sent home to Chicago from the Valley View Hospital hopelessly 111 with tuberculosis .Monday. Fight patients were discharged and only two admitted this week. Th? operat? ing room Is receiving It? Mulshing touch?e, and the forirtul opening of the hospital ?will soon bo held. -> WYTHEVILLE, VA. (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) WYTHEVILL1?, VA., March 3,-The V. ? P. I. Glee Club's entertainment at tho Opera House Saturday cveniag met the fullest expectations and h>pes of tho audience, and was greatly -uijoyed by all present. After the entertainment tho club was entertained at a luncheon *?? the Daughters of the King at the Pariah House. On Sunday morning the club tri vestments assltcd the choir and added greatly to the musical part of the ser : vice. Miss Clara Necly, missionary to Japan, i who has been the guest of "??%?. anil Mrs. | W. H. K. Pendleton at tho rectory, left on Monday for Bristol. While here M??fl Necly made several entertaining ad? dresses at th? Parish House, on the mis? sionary work In Japan. The little son of Mr. W. M. Martin, who Is. In Richmond for metl'cnl treat? ment, continuos critically ill nl St. Luke's Hospital. Miss Lottie Hodges, of Norfolk, arrived Saturday and will spend the ii'iouill of March at "Inglcsldc." Mrs. .W. W. Bentley, of Pulaskl, is the guest of Mrs. Lena Law.son. Mr. Joseph Rlddlck returned livra Ash land Monday, whero ho was called by the death of his sister-in-law, Mi's. James Rlddlck. - Rev. Richard Mcllwalne, D. D., of Rich? mond, is the guest of Row W. A. Hull, Dr. Mcllwalne Is in Wythevllln in tho Interest of tho Jamestown Exposition. Mrs, Salllo Blair has roturaed from n visit to her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Preston, of Bristol. Messrs. R. Spencer and L. K. Jacobs left Monday for Now York, cfter spend? ing some weeks in Wythevllla. Miss Maggie Medacock la visit!."),? Mrs. J. Nonnont Powell In Bristol. Mr. Rclbert Pierce spent a :'ew days with his mother, Mrs. Betf.i'3: Lehman; In Richmond this week. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Caldv.oU and fam? ily will leave Saturday for their futuro homo in Rounoko, followed by tha good wishes of many friends lie1.-?. Mrs. Robert L. Pongo was Ihn charming hostess of the Five Hundred Club Tues? day afternoon. Mrs, Walter Wilkinson, who lias been quito sick, is convalescing . Mr. and Mrs. Charlea Majallstor. who have spent the winter In ISu/npe, aro expected in Wythevlllu next weak when they w'll tako possession of 'aide new home, vacated by the removal ?jf Mr. and Mr?. Caldwell to Roanok?. Mr. and Mrs. Traylor have returned to Norfolk after spending several \\eci:s In Wytheville. . Workmen are engaged In putting up a most approved electrical flru alarm In the town. It will be conncct'?-'| Will) the town clock |iell. ? buena; vista; va. (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) Bl'HNA VISTA, VA., March 3.-Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bnxton are spending the week hi Richmond. Mrs. C. W. Randolph is visiting re'.i tlves In Lexington. Miss Julia Willis and Miss Mary Riche, son have Just returned from a picks'! n: visit to Mis? Llllic Smith, in Greenville, Va. Misses Pauline Rmbree and F.thcl Pear sail returned recently from a visit to Mr. ami Mrs. Roy Embree In Bristol, Va. Tli^y were .called home on account of the URiess of their grandmother, Mrs. IVnrsalli whose condition Is but slightly Improved. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Showalter returned to the city yesterday after a ten days' tour through Pennsylvania, New VorK and Maryland. Tile-February term of tho Corpora'?on Court adjourned early last week on ac? count of the fact that Judge. Henry W. Holt hud to appear Thursday In an Important ease In the Supreme Court at Richmond, A nuhfjer of rases wen, carried over for the next term. Dr. C. C. Colenmn paid a flying yisjt to Richmond last week. MARTINSVIL.LE, VA. (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) . MARTINSVIU.E, VA., March ">. Charles Pohllg, of Richmond, Vu., firnnd Patriarch of tho Grand Encampment; h O. O. F-, accompanied by a number of gentlemen belonging to the RoanoUc en'., campment of this order, gave an exem? plification In higher degree work hero Bntnrdav night and an encampment was Instituted and officers elected and hi stalled. Tho closing entertainment of the Ladles' Euchro Club,, was given by Mrs. 10 G. Ponn, at her home on .Gravely Street, Tuesday, afternoon, ' und was largely attended. , ?, '.' J ?-'--? Interesting Engagement. (Special to The Tlmes-Dlspatcli.) MEHERRI?, VA., March ? 3;?Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kwlntf havo nnnpunced tho engagement of their daughter, Miss Condlo Vuughan-, to-Mr. Hugh Byron Miller, of tho firm, of Miller, & Miller, Richmond. The marriage wlll'takc place In tho early spring tit Western Methodist Church here. '???',?' 15 Parlor Suits Just Received. Sydnor & Hundley, Inc.