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SOCIETT THE past week was pay With beau? tiful entertainments III honor of the hlhlays. and debutantes anil visitors anil almost all ages of society were represented In some manner or another at the various affairs that tilled the days Hum beginning to end. and the coming days promise to be yulto us lively from every standpoint .Monday will be tilled with any number of handsome functions There will hu the public reception at the Mansion In the evening, when the good people or this Commonwealth will come from the different county scats and cities to present to the Governor and his wife their good wishes for the coming year. The members of the stair, with their wives, will assist the Governor nun Mrs. Mann in doing the honors of this occasion, and the spacious rooms ol the Mansion will be brave with golci lace and bright gowns. Mr. ami Mrs. Thomas F. Jcffrcss, Mi.-s Virginia Louise llasklns ano Robert M. .Icffrcss will entertain at a handsome buffet luncheon al their home. "Meado? Brook," in Chesterfield county. The guests will leave Byrd Street Station at 12:10 Monday. That same afternoon the New Year's reception given by the Hermitage Golf Club ;? t the clubhouse, will lake place from t:30 to 7 o'clock Receiving on this occasion will be: Mrs. C. It. Guy. Mrs. II. S. Ilawes, Mrs. .lohn O. Hayes. Mrs, Thomas Nelson Carter. Miss Kate Meredith. Miss Kmmn Gray White, Miss Avis Grant, Miss Hello I ic.venpi.rt, Miss Mary Crump, Miss Marie Kolner, Miss Palsy Boykin and .Miss Mary Sounders Mr. and Mrs. Preston Cockc and Mr. and Mrs. .lohn W. Harrison will give a cotillion ai the Masonic Temple Tues? day night in honor of their debutante daughters, Miss Elizabeth Cockc nnd Miss Elsie Harrison. The members of the Commonwealth Club will give a large t.cpllon Wed? nesday afternoon from i to 7 o'clock for a "Ladies' Day" in the new annex. Jt will he one of the handsomest en? tertainments of the winter. Engagement \ nnoiinced. Mr. and Mis. A. L. Mc.Clcllan an? nounce the engagement and approach? ing marriage ?<( their sister, Miss 1.11. Han Dodson, of New York, to Archi? bald Douglas Brown, of Brooklyn, New York. The wedding will take place very quietly on the evening of Tues? day, January in. at 6:30 o'clock In the home of Mr. and Mrs. MoClcllan. 2340 Monument Avenue. Woman's Club. The New Year win be Inaugurated at the Woman's Club to-morrow after? noon by a musical tea, Whocll promises to bo most attractive. The program, commencing Ht o'clock, win be rend? ered by some of the liest musical tal? on t In Richmond. On Wednesday afternoon at. .t:p,u o'clock the Literary Round Table will rueet to discuss "The Illustrious Prince." by Oppenheim, under the lead? ership of Mrs. R. B. Magill. Of Interest Here. Mr. nnd Mrs. Joseph J. Anthony, of 526 Chandler Street, Madison. W.is. have announced the engagement of their only daughter, Mnyinc, to James TM ward Poarman, or ti,|K city. .\-(> elate lias been announced for the wed rllng as yet', but it will probably take place some time in the coming full. At Brya Mnwr. Dr. and Mrs. William E. Hatcher are Spending the holidays at Bryn Maw r, as thO guests of their daughter, Miss Orle L. Hatcher, at ljuncaslor Cottage, ?whore it has been arranged for a family reunion lo lake place. Among those present were Misses Elizabeth and Edith Hatcher, Virginia DeMot;, of Lynchburg; William E. Hatcher, Jr., of Baltimore; Dr. W. Ralph Clcmauts, or New York; A. I,. 1'org. of University of Columbia. New York. A great deal or entertaining has been done in h mot? or Miss Hatcher's guests. House Party al Col Alto. Mr. and Mrs. Harry St. George Tucker are spending the 'holidays at "Coj Alto." their handsome estate near Lexington. Vn. Among the visitors at n house party they arc entertaining this week are: Mrs. John Randolph Tucker. Mrs. Virginia T. Carmlc!\:tet, Captain J. Randolph Tucker, of Rich? mond: Mr. and Mrs. Silas Mason, of Kentucky, and MISS Mary Harrison, of Powhatuh county. Mr. ami Mrs. Tucker have been in New York most of this winter. entertained In Newport News. Miss Majryi Lohrhan, of Newport New s, entertained, a parly of friends at a Small informal affair Wednesday even? ing In honor of her house guests. Misses Marie Perktnson and Annie Murphy, of this city. The rooms were decorated in holly and cedar. Miss Gideon EriBaKcd. The engagement of Miss Edith Leona Gideon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Gideon, to Dr. Richard N. Sutton, of Ballston, Vit., was announced Wednes? day at a luncheon glvun by Mr. and' Mrs. F. Clyde. Gideon, brother nnd Klstcr-in-Iaw of Miss Gideon, at their home, in BaUston, Va. The table wos adorned with a beau? tiful centrepiece of white carnations, from the centre of which emerged a tiny telegraph pole with wires of rib? bons bearing a telegram containing the announcement, lo each plate. The guests were Mrs. Elsworth Rlmpsori, Mrs. Waller Klrhy, Mrs. .lames Mead. Miss Marguerite Powell, Miss Anna Welch. Miss Carrie Moser. Miss katherlhc Summy and Miss Helen Kdmmy. Attractive Christum* Tree. The auxiliary to the Belle Bryan Day Nursery gave a very attractive Christ? inas tree on Thursday at noon. The Rev. Phillips, pastor of the lloge Me? morial Church, gave a charming* talk at IhU ceremonial, and Miss .Marion Davis, dressed as a shepherd, distri? buted the gifts to the children .Mom hers of the auxiliary Included Miss Ella Buck, president; Mrs. Hiram M. Smith, secretary: Mr-. Douglas Vandcrlioof, treasurer; Misses Barbara Trlgg. Isa? bella Carter, Ar. lo r Joynes, Julia Joynes. Elsie Llndsey. Airs. Ia-wIk Bosiicr, Misses Lucy Ford Worlham, Nor., Randolph. Si.iydd Branch, har i?t.to Bnmlss, Dorothy Christian, Lora Crump. Nell Potts and Mary sb-ar borough. " Reception Frida; . A beautiful reception was given by 1 he pupil.- of Pt'gram'x Semlnury on Friday inornlitg at noon in the school parlors. Floyd Avenue. The rooms wer,, arranged with American Beauty roses, palms und ferns. Those taking part in the exercises wer? M if tics Essie Cox. Ethel Smith. Orlene Ciodsey, Essie Sirailmah. lv I in Ira Mil? ler. Nellie Brown. Elisabeth Farmer, Ruby Duke. Inez Duke. Maggie Lacy, The Cook's Pride , Frances Elmorei Agnes Ashwortn; Messrs. Ray Wlllcers?n. George Crump, Daniel Stein. Fro<1 Scott, brock Minor. i Wolter Schutte, Richard r.lrltlge, Mor I ton Northern. | On Saturday afternoon last Miss Ks I sie Cox entertained the class at her home, 2517 Hast CJrace Street. Yester? day afternoon at 1 o'clock Miss Essie I Slrallman ontertalried the alumnae at ; her home. Ill North Sycoinore Street. ! Home Wedding. At the resilience of the bride's inotn I or, Mrs. C. M. Perkins, 432 North Se? I mill street, was solemnised the mar I rlage of .Miss Annie M. Perkins and l William Henry llening. Jr.. the cerc mony talcing place on Wednesday af? ternoon; December 2S, Rev. David M. rtamsay, pastor of the bride, officiating. Mrs. Tupmnn presided at the piano. The bride wore a becoming suit of dark blue cloth, with hat to match, ami carried a boun.net of Pride roses. The ushers were >\ C. Perkins, brother of t!ie bride; F. II. Crowdcr. .1. U. Shel lon and 1.. I'. Ilenlng. The parlors were prettily decorated In pink and green, the mantels being banked in ferns and roses, mid palms were used in the hall. Immediately after the cer? emony Mr. and Mrs. Honing left for a trl|i North, and after January 10 will be at home at 1904 West Main Street. Filtert ninlnjr House Pnrly. j Misses .lane Wingtield and Sue Brown Cook are entertaining a number of their friends at a house party at their | home, ??I.onil'ardy Grove," In Mecklen? burg county. Cards, dancing and rid? ing parties furnish the chief amuse? ment of the guests. The party will not break up until the latter part of the week. tin Jnnunry 4. The annual meeting of the Associa? tion for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities will be held In the rooms I of the Virginia Historical Society Wed? nesday evening; Jnnunry 4, at 8:15 o'clock. All members tire urgently requested to be present, ns the business program for the evening Includes the! . lection of officers. Annual Dinner nt Soldiers' Home. Arrangements have been made for. the Richmond Chapter. Pulled Daugh? ters of the Confederacy, to have their annual dinner nt the Soldiers' Home on Wednesday. January I. at " o'clock. The young members of the chapter and the Junior Memorial Associations are asked to lie at lho home by noon on that day to assist in arranging the presents and to wnlt on the tables at dinner. It Is hoped thai all members of the chapter that are able to do so will be nt the home some time during W ed head a y morning. Sntfon?Kelloy. A very pretty marriage was cele? brated at the rectory of Si. Peter's Church on the evening of December 2fl nt g o'clock. Rev. Joseph Magrl ofll? clatlng. when Miss Mary K. Kelloy be-I came the bride of Archie c. Sit I ton, in the presence of a number of friends and relatives. Miss Sallle Casey, as bridesmaid, wore a gown of white silk, trimmed in lace, and carried a bouquet of white carnations. Miss Annie August, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and wore white over green and carried a shower bouquet ot terns. George Kelloy was the groom's best man. and Peyton Perkins ncted as usher. The bride was handsomely gowiiod In a brown traveling suit, with hut. andl gloves to inn ich. and carried a shower bouquet of Pride roses. Immediately after the ceremony a recoption was held nt the homo ,-.f the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. August, in Highland Pnrk. The pnrlors were prettily dec? orated In red and green, and the out of-town guests present were Aubrey Sutton, Oscar Cnrnonl, James Dnret and others. Air. and Mrs. Sutton will make their home in Rowling Green, Caroline county, Va. Sterling?Thorpe. The wedding of Miss Ella Rehcccn Thorpe, daughter of the Int. Smith A. and Leila Thorpe, und Samuel Sterling, also of Richmond, took plate very quietly yesterday evening. Dr. David M. Ramsay, pastor of the Grace Street Baptist church, performing the cere? mony, The bride, wore a handsome traveling suit of blue cloth, with hat and gloves to match, and carried lilies of the valley and violets. The eroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ster? ling, formerly of the Eastern Shore, but now of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling left at once for an extended trip North, and on their return to Richmond will be at home at JOS West Slain Street. Christ inns Week nt the v. W. C. A. ' Each day of the past week at the Young Woman's Christian Association has had its special feature of suitable I celebration, varied and delightful. Aj number of the girls went home for the | holidays, but those who remained In town were most attractively enter? tained. The ?pecial Christinas Day vesper service was led by Miss Mae MeCorkle, general secretary of the organization. Her theme was "What Christmas Means r.i Us." Mis. S. M. Sarvay. the house Secretary, prepared a beautiful tree for I bile day. which was much enjoyed. On Tuesday evening Miss Caroline Holla tiny, president of the Young Woman's Christian Association, entertained the meiiiuers of the household at her home on West Franklin Street. Muisc and recitations furnished an enjoyable pro? gram. On Thursday the gymnasium direr tor. Miss Armes, kept open house all day in honor <>f the telephone exchange girls. Receptions were held at 10 o'clock in the morning and at :i ami S P. M. Dur|ng these hours n large num? ber of gttesls were entertained. Miss I Constance MncCirkle and Miss Kather-' ine Ilawcs assisted Miss Armes in do-i Ing the honors, and the Covenanters'I Orchestra furnished music for this r.c ? aslon. ,\t Home To-liny: Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Fisher, of :'.".21 Kensington Avenue, win be at home to tliolr friends to-day from I o'clock this afternoon to io o'clock thi> eve nlllg to announce the betrothal of their dauchter, Rena Mildred, io Edward \v Broldy. I.luteum In?Parker. A very quiet wedding look place l if t Wedncsdny morning at 11 o'clock nt East Main Street; when Mis. Irene Johnston Parker, of this city, been mo t!,. bride of Franklin Pence Elpscoinbe, "f Philadelphia, Rev. Rus? sell Cecil, I'. I>. ..| the Second Pros byl ?rlun Church, ofllclatlng. The decorations were paints, ferns und lighted citlidles. The bride wore n gown of white crepe de chine, made over white mcasalinc and trimmed In imported ornaments, She wore a large white picture hat and carried a shower hoUquot of lilies of the valley and Hilde roses. . ! Mrs. I.lpaconihc is descended from \ Will firm Clailiornc. Colonial Secretary of Virginia, and Is the daughter of the j lute Major Roberl F. Johnston. Mr. Elpseombo Is a son of the late Roscoe I.. Llpscombe, of Wllltamshurg. He has made his home in Philadelphia for a number of years, and he and his tul.I. will m?k ? their home in that city I on their return from their wedding! I rip. Home Wedding. I TIih JiuilK] of .Mr. anil Mrs, E. O. 1 Wolle. 2602 West Mal? Street, was the scone of a very pretty inurrlngo Thursday evening at .7 o'clock, when their daughter. Miss Kmma ('. 10. Welle, became the bride of Benjamin E. Mat? thews, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mat? thews. The house was decorated In palms. Southern smllax, roses and shaded candles, and tho Hcv. .T. J. Seherer. Jr., pastor of tho First Eng llsh Lutheran Church, performed the ceremony. The bride, who entered with her father, by whom she was given away, wore a traveling suit of brown broad? cloth, with a hat of the same shade, and carried u bouquet of Bride roses. The groom was attended by Joseph Anderson as his liest man. After Jan? uary 15 Mr. and Mrs. Matthews will be nt homo at 2002 West Main Street. Students Cntcrt alncd. On Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. T. William Peinberton entertained III honor of the Union Theological Semi? nary students who remained here dur? ing the holidays. The house was beautifully decorated In holly, mistle? toe nnd running cedar. Music and rec? itations were features of the evening's entertainment, and a quartet composed of Mrs. Walter Mercer, Mrs. Harry Nightingale, Columbus Canepn and Dusten Mnrtenstcin rendered "Annie I^iurle." "Spring Song" and scveYal other numbers. Mrs. Walter Mercer sang "The Rosary" as a solo, and Mr. Capepa and Mr. Martonsteln sang "I! Pcscatorl." .Miss Alleen Mord gave a number of enjoyable reel la I Ions, and Mrs. Austin Martenstelu played most of the accompaniments. Richard Lan? caster, of the seminary, contributed several songs to the program, and Percy Pomberton played several num? bers on the piano. Concert Next Tburnilny. A charming event of Interest to mu? sical circles here this week will be the concert given under tho auspices of the Wednesday Club. In which Mine. Lisa Lehmann, the celebrated composer, assisted by Ulm Blanche. Tonil In, so? prano: .Miss Palgravo-Turner, contral? to: Hubert Elsdoll, tenor, nnd Julien Henry, will sing. A most attractive program has been arranged, and I ho beautiful melodies of "In a Persian Garden," ram I liar to all, will bo Its leading feature In nnd OiH or Town. We I by Boverley, who has heen ? member or a bouse parly at "Bland field," in Bssox county, has returned t.. Richmond. ? Mrs. John Overbek and family. ..f Cleveland. ?., are visiting Mrs. Over belt s father. W. F. Jones, at 27IS We t Main Street. Mrs. Alfred R, Cohen, of this oi'y. is spending some time with friends in Baltimore. Misses Martha and Josephine Clarke, of sir, West Franklin Street, are the guests or Mr. and Mrs. Roop, at Up? land, Pa. Miss Anna Miles Olcott Is visiting lor aunt, Mrs. Corbln W. Moroor. at rail West Grace. Street, until after January 7. Miss Carrie Brown, of .". West Clay Street, who has been o,ulto s'ck rot- the past two weeks. Is now Improving. Miss Edna Jeffress. of Edwardsvtl'.a, 111., is visiting friends at 1300 West Avenue. Mrs. E. J. Hunt and Mi.ts Grace I Philips are the guests of relatives In South Boston. Va. .Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L, Moore, who spent the holidays in Yonkcrs, N. Y., have returned to tho city. Mrs. Claude A. Swnnson is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Henry Boohmer, nt her home In Philadelphia. Miss Louise Kennedy, who has been visiting her parents here for the holi? days, has returned to her home in Philadelphia. Garland Stedmnn Gunter lias been n recent guest of relatives in Bahford, N, C Mr. and Mrs. John Antrim, formerly of this city, now of Roanoke, have been visiting friends tu Richmond tor the past week. Charles E. Aslihurner, of Staunton, spent several days last week In Rich? mond as the guest of relatives. Culpeper Social News I Special to The Tithes-'Dispatch.] Culpeper, Va.. December 81.?Miss Mary Vass. who spent the autumn with friends in Washington; returned home tor Christmas, and with the exception of some short visits, will be in Culpeper the* remainder of the winter. Joint Porter, of Charlbttosvllle, visit? ed friends in Culpeper this week, after n short visit to Mr. and Mrs. John Burroughs, Of Remington. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Brand, of Wash? ington, and Mrs. S.ayre Thompson and little daughter. "Catherine, of "Milton.' were- guests this week of Colonel and Mrs. NowtiOUSC. John Dnvles spent Christmas Day at his former home In Mannssns. Miss Ruby Wine is homo from her school at llawlln, nnd has as her guest her cousin, Miss Watts, of Lynch? burg. Dr. and Mrs. Hume Sprlnkel and Dr. . Wlllher Sprlnkel. all of Staunton, spent the holidays with Dr. and Mrs. A. G. : Sprlnkel, at their home on East Street. The Christinas dance was held In the Armory Hall on Monday night. The] Chaperons were Mesdames Russell Smith ami Roslln Vass. Those dancing ? w ere Misses Helen and Georgia Mucoy. Taunt, Russell Smith, Taylor, Whale)*; Kuril, Ware. Pray, MoRon, l-'raloy. Rlxey, Voss, Ypwell, Ransoine, or Orange; Bennett, Williams. Newhou.-e. Smith, strother. Latham and Mrs. Gordon Cowle, Mr. and Mrs.' Frederick Hudglns; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whlle iiorne, Mr. and Mrs. MoXloy Low? and Mrs. Uitham: Messrs. Archie Ooodloe, Jennings. Pace. Griulli, Jones. Bruce, Cadets William and Adrian Nolle, yillicey, Yowell. Latham, Porter. Nil!.-. Lathou, Williams. Bennett. Ncwhouso, Forbes. Wampler, Diener. Pny.ic, .Smith Is Security for your loved ones. Ethical pliysicians say Gow ans is the Best. It positively Cures all jj ills arising from In? flammation or Con? gestion such as Pneu? monia, Croup, Colds. IIa.ro Riven (lowinis Preparation a thorough test. It is tho BEST preparation on the market for the relief of Pneumonia, Croup, Colds, Coughs. JAS. P. SMITH, M.D., A ugusta, Georgia BUY TO-DAY! HAVE IT IN THE HOME AliDrnialols SI. ,%Oo. 2f.n. GGV7AN MEDICAL CO.. DUflllaf.l, u. c. Cjttinteta'. and mane; refunded tj rout Drujskl Urgent need of disposing of all broken lines and incomplete assortments and to reduce stocks to a minimum before inventory, culminates in a great To accomplish this we must make most startling reductions. The items below are representative of the values this Year End Clearance Sale means. Tailored Suits and Dresses The materials in Suits are of Broadcloth, Serges, Cheviots, Basket Weaves and Imported Mixtures. The materials in Dresses are of Serges, Broadcloth, Nets, Chiffon, Silk, Poplin and Satin. SALE OF SUITS SlS.no and S20.00 Suits.$10.00 S22.50 and S25.00 Suits.S15.00 S27.50 and S30.00 Suits.$18.50 $35.00 and S45.00 Suits.$25.00 $65.00 and S68.00 Suits.$35.00 Coats Reduced for Clearance The exceptional values of Stylish Coats at this time makes this a sale of unusual interest. The materials are of caracul cloth, serges, cheviots, polo, ker? seys and stylish mixtures. S15.00 Cloth and Caracul Coats now. $9.50 $20.00 Stylish Mixtures.$12.50 S22.50 Cloth.$13.95 S25.00 and 830.00 Cloth and Caracul.$19.50 3 Fur Coats Radically Reduced S50.00 Caracul Coats, 52 inches long.$39.50 $65100 Caracul Coats, 52 inches long.$50.00 S85.00 Caracul Coats, 52 inches long.$65.00 S50.00 Pony Coat. 52 inches long.$39.50 $35.00 Pony Coat, 50 inches long.$25.00 $75.00 Pony Coat, 52 inches long.$59.00 S100.00 Pony Coat, 52 inches long.$82.50 SS5.00 Seal'(oat, 50 inches long.$65.00 SI 25.00 Seal Coal, 52 inches long.$100.00 S137.50 Seal Coal, 52 inches long.$115.00 S165.00 Hudson Seal Coat, 52 inches long.$125.. 0 Silk, Lace, Net and Linen Waists SI2.00 Chiffon Waists .S7.00 SIO.OO Chiffon Waists .$6.98 S8.00 Chiffon Waists .$6.00 S6.98 Chiffon Waists .$4.62 $5.98 Silk Waists .$3.98 $3.98 Silk and Net Waists.$2.50 S1.98 Tailored Linen Waists.$1.50 SI.25 Tailored Linen Waists.$1.00 Silk Petticoats $4.50 Persian Silk Petticoats... $5.98 Silk Petticoats, s,ilk drop. $2.98 $3:98 Clearance of Voile and Panama Skirts SI5.00 Voile Skirts.$10.00 SIO.OO Voile Skirts .$7.50 S6.98 and S5.00 Voile and Panama Skirts.. . $3.98 Women's, Misses' and Children's Sweaters 50c Children's Sweaters. 39c SI.25 Misses' Sweaters. 98c S2.50 All-Wool Coat Sweaters.$1.98 S3.98 Long All-Wool Coat Sweaters.$2.98 S6.98 Long All-Wool Coat Sweaters.$5.00 SALE OF DRESSES SI5.00 Dresses. $7.25 S25.00 Dresses.SI2.50 S35.00 Dresses.S17.50 S40.00 Dresses.S20.00 SI25.00 Dresses.$75.00 Half-Price Jewelry Sale 25c Hat Pins, assorted stones. 10c 50c Rhinestone Hat Pins. 33c S3.98 Vanity Card Cases.$1.00 SI.98 Chatelaines, 4 pieces. 79c S4.75 Fancy Silver Opera Chains.$3.50 $3.38 Imported Hat Pins.$2.50 S5.98 Cold Mesh Bag.$3.98 50c Bar Pins, assorted stones. 25c Leather Goods Reduced S1.75 Suede Belts.$1.48 SI.00 Persian Bells. 50c SI.98 Suede Bags.$1.50 S5.00 Black Fitted Bag.$3.98 S2.50 Bridge Whist Sets.$1.98 Bronze, Brass and Sterling Silver Novelties Reduced S2.98 Brush Brass Shaving Mug.$1.98 S2.75 Brush Brass Fern Dish.$1.98 S2.25 Bronze Statues .$1.50 $3.98 Electric Lamps .$2.50 SI .50 Sterling Bonbon Dishes.$1.00 SI.75 Sterling Bonbon Dishes.$1.25 Neckwear at Decided Reductions 25c Persian Plaited Collars.10c 50c Persian Bows.10c 25c Embroidered Jabots.19c 62c Persian Vests".50c SI.50 Sailor Collars. Persian effects.79c Clearance Sale of Millinery Our entire stock of Hats go in this clearance, with absolute disregard of prices and values. Pay one-half, one-third and one fourth of former prices for Hats that have at least three months of wear ahead of them. . '''V. Children's Coats Half-Price Bearskin Coats, white and colors. 2 to 6 year.-.SI.75 Cloth. Corduroy and Curly Bear Coats, 2 to 6 vears.$1.98 .$2.50 $3.00 $3.98 .$3.98 .$4.98 $5.98 I Plush and Cheviot Coats. 2 to 6 years. I Fine Cloth and Cheviot Coats, 2 to 6 years. ! Red Cheviot and Mixtures, 6 to 14 years. i Black Pony Skin Coats, 6 to 14 years, reduced to. i Black Caracul Coats, 6 to 14 years, reduced to. ! Black Caracul Coats, quilted lining, 6 to 14, reduced to. and Ptllllam, of G'ulpeper, and Messrs. Slaughter, Sliackclford, Car tor, Wuthor, Wallace and L>r. Itickeits, of Orange. Mrs. Hussell Smith and Mrs .Macoy were nmong those who entertained at supper during the Intermission. Mr. and Mrs. Max Saniuelson kept open house on Christmas Day. Their attractive home on Hast Street was decorated with Christinas garlands and cut-Mowers, while the holy-wreathed howl in the dining-room dispensed Christmas cheer to their many friends.. Misses May Taylor and .Mamie W ha ley wi re guests this week of Miss Elisabeth ltuasoll-8inlt.il, and attended the dance oh -Monday night. Miss Gertrude Armstrong entertained lh<' Senior 500 Club oh Tuesday after? noon. Those playing were Mesdamcs Cooper, Wert Chelf. Tucker Chelf, Mat? thews. Loving, Walton. Sainuelson; Misses Wager. .Ionen, and Ollkoson. Mis. Hoher! Cooper and Miss .lohnte Latham were the especial guests of llw club. Miss Armstrong has its her house guest for a few days Mrs. Welch and Miss Welch'. Mi-s Prank to Taunt entertained at Cards oil Wednesday in honor of her sister, Mrs. Earl Wliltohorne, of New Jersey. Mis. Helen Macoy was the guest this week of Miss Kami In Louise Klxey. of ( omor View. Oil Tuesday evening Miss Uixey gave an informal enter tniument In compliment to the senior class of the High School, of which class, both she ami Miss Macoy are members. Porter Nallo has as his guest this v eek, his cousin, Mercer Jones, of the Eastern Shore. Mrs. Allison Douglas. little Miss j Evelyn Douglas and Miss Fannie Perry | will sail on the 7th of January, oil the stenmer Berlin, for Home. They I Will touch at several of the Med Her? rn II la ti ports and expect to spend sonic time at Cairo. Egypt. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Powr j H'Udgins entertained at curds on Tues? day evening. Bridge was played at four tables. Thus.- playing were Mr. and Mrs Carrlngloii Walkins. Mr. and I Mrs. D. i. Coleman, Mrs. Underwood, I Misses Byrd I<2-W, Marian Sampson. Mary ami I'lorei.ce Vass. Mary English, j Laura Coons. Dolly iludgins. Edward P. riy and Fills Latham. Nelson Wampler had as his guest ! for a few days this week, Mr. Moncurb, 1 i>i Alexandria. Mi- and Mrs. Earl Whltehomc, of New Jersey, are spending the holidays ?, with Mrs. Whltehorne's mother, Mrs. | ltussell-Smlt h. Mrs. Nannie Br'oohji. of Richmond. I Is here tlifs week to visit her brother, Tiavers Daniel. Mr and Mrs. Hul l i t Cooper and lit- I He son, of Xoi-tp Cnrollnn, spent! riirlstmns with Mr, ami Mrs. Slins I Cooper, Mr. Clark, of A^fton Creen Klivb a| ci.ij supper Thursday nlghi to some! of his friends. Among- those- present were James and William Yanccy, Henry Jones. Luden Blekers. William Licwis, of New York. is spending the holidays at the home of his uncle, General Towncs. An entertainment, consisting of an Old-fashioned Christmas tree, with ap? propriate recitations and songs, was held in the Sunday school room of the Methodist Church Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Iloltzinan spent several days in Alexandria this week. llobert Terrlll, of Hanover, was a guest this week of Itev. 13. W. Winfrey. Air. and Mrs. P. .1. Coleman spent several days of this week with friends at Madison Mills. Miss Clara Bailey Is visiting her sin ter, Mrs. Griffin, of Staunton. and on her return will stop with other rela? tions in Charlottesvlllc. Martinsville Social News ! Special In The Tiniex-T)l*|iatcli.] Marliiurvlllo. Vs., December 31.?On Tues? day evening Mill Man' linen and I he Mlsser Anson entertained n number ,,t their friends at the Iteetory. Progressive Forly two was played at seven tables, and dollght ful refreshments were served a-, the clone of the game. du Tuosda) evening Miss rtebeccti Kenr foti entertained a number of the younger members of society at her home on Gravel} Slreet. 'the Christmas Herman wax danced Wed? nesday evening at Hie Academy of Music, and was hugely ,-itlcndod. there hehiK more than twenty couples on the finer. A string baud from Danville furnished excellent music, mid Ilie I'murcs were led by C\ S. Williamson, of Martlniville, anil Mr. Wiid ?1111. of L>an\ille. Among the guests from a distance were .Misses Martha Hughes, of Ashland: Mary Wondlng and Mabel lloblll ron, of Danville; I'nrmati Grimes, of Walls bury. N. I'.; Kessin Italrstoa, of Oak Hill; Kale Hesliazo, of fliilgeway: Gladys Terrell; of Uhnrlotteivllle; Hie Messrs. Campbell, of "You are as well as your stomach." HOSTETTER. A word to the wise Is sufficient. TRY HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS For Indigestion, Dyspepsia, (,'olils. Grippe anil Malaria. Bedford City; Mr. Waddlll, of Danville, ani William i'oar,, of Winston. N. C. Mrs. 13. A. Blvca entertained a number of the married people of the town very charm? ingly ?t progressive live hundred un Wed? nesday evening. " Among the visitors to the town this week were Misses Orlincs. of Salisbury, und Miss Bessie Hmrsion. of unit Mill, who have been the guests of Mrs. 13.'U. Pcun: Misses Martha Hushes, of Asbland. and .Miss Rochet Dupuy, of R?anoke, who are Ihe guests of ihe Mlssng Whittle; Miss Mary Wood lug, of Danville, who la with Miss Hoy Smith. .Miss Mnlie) Itohlnson. of Danville, is the guest of Miss Annie C. Mulllns. Miss Amelle, <pf Dnnvllle, and Miss Gladys Terrell, of C'harlottcsvllle, are guests of the .Missos Sparrow, it. T. Ilubbnrd, of Faycttovlllo. W. Va? and ihe Messrs. Campbell, of Bedford City, Were guests nt Ihe home of .lodge S. IS. I Whittle for several days Ibis week. William Conn, of Winston. Ik the Kiiest ?Of his uncle, C. 11. Dudley, Church Street. Miss Pnltlo Itrown, of Bristol, In spendiiu; ihe holidays with her grandfather. Dr. .las. M. Smith. 1 Among ibe Martinsvllle young people who nie al home for Ihe holidays arc John W. Hamilton and .1. W. Carter, Jr., from the University of Virginia; Louis carter, of iho V. 1". I.; 11. G. .Mulilns, fiom Rnndolph Mncon Academy; Bedford; II. i>. Whittle, of Tennessee; Lowry Honker, of the fulled stales Mall Service, ami others. Warrenton Social News I Special to The Tlmes-Dlspntch. | Warrenton, Vn? December 31,?The annual Christmas german was danced here In the Town Hall on the night ol the 26th instant. The hall was decorated fur the occasion, and nine.an those dancing were the follow? ing couples: Mr. und Mrs. .1. K. Maddux: .Mr. und Mrs. C. It. Denro: Mr. and Mrs. .Odin ICollh; Mr. and Mrs Richard Wallach; Mr. and Mrs. dimming Wiley; .Mr. mid Mrs. John Brltlon, of Trenton, N'. .1.: Mr. und Mrs. Joseph A. Hell, of Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. .1. 11. Richards; Miss Kllxabeth dallies iiuil W. Ii. Haloes, of Rosaiyn; Mrs. W. c. Hayes and lilon Kerr; Ml?s Snliy Marshall anil Channlng Strolher; Miss Mnzle Stone nnd Pele Lees; Miss Caroline. Bastable ami Harry Slump, of Washington; Miss Lucy Stone and Lee Brans; Miss Fiances Sublet! mid Beverly Werthemler; Miss Mory Wer Iheinler nnd Arthur Charrington; Miss Jam' Forties and Heyward Kpilman; Miss Dorothy Hiibliell and Hush Spllmitn; Mlas Nelson anil John Stone; Miss llllicaiy mid W. II. Curtis: Miss Jessie Walraven und T. H. Har? tenstein. Slags, S. A. Applelon and Ches? ter Kerr. Mr. William 11. Haines led the dancers. Mrs. C P. Wyly entertained at dinner on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. C.reen received on Tuesday; colonel and Mrs. fJrcnvllln Haines gave n lHu;e reception on Christmas afternoon. AbOlli led Riiesls were present. Miss Rllznbcth Oalnes left on Wednesday for Washington, where she Is the guest of Miss Stella Ca nisi. Chester Kerr, of Washington, spent Christ? mas, in Warreiilnn with Dr. and -Mrs. James Kerr, Mr nnd Mrs. Joseph A. Bell, who have been the jurats of Colonel and Mrs. Gren villo Oatnc*. loft on Tuesday for their homo In Richmond. Wllllnm II Galncs he* returned lo Ron I lyn. ! Charles B. Jeffries vhited Norfolk for ?several day- this week. I Mr. and Mn. Ed. It. Klnir. of Baltimore, wore at home for Christmas, and had an ? their Kuest, Mlfs l.ucy Chliolm. of Savan? na ti. On. I Mrs. IVyljr Clatk and .Master Bernle Clarlr ;lmv.! arrived from Texas and hill spend the winter at Mrs. Edward Carter*!. Mr. and ?Mis. Courtlond Taylor, of New York, havn I also arrived at Mrs. Carter's for the winter. .Mr. nnd Mrs. Will Stewart and Miss Stew? art, of Baltimore, were the guests of Cap? itata and Mrs. Carter for tho Christmas holidays. Dr. I'lnHney llerhert, of Ashevtlle, N. C.i 1 spent Christinas with Rev, and Mrs. Edwin S. Minks. I Pete I.er.j entertnined nt n sknllnc party ion Hi" night of the 22d Instant, i Oaylord Chirk, of nnltlniore. Is spending I some time with his mother, Mrs. Gaylord Clark. ! Mr. und Mrs. William II. Ttlyiho have re i turned tn Warrenton lo make their home. ? They will occupy the residence of Mrs. Mu? lten Green nit culpeper Street: ?.Ir. Blytlie I Will resume his stiidln work. ! Mrs. E. B. Klatcr nnd Miss Day will lenvo ' this week for New York, where they will ? snend the wlnler with Mr. nnd Mrs. T>. T. I Ray. I Mr. nnd Mr<. Phil Nelson, of Norfolk: Mr. land Mrs. J. B. Britto?, of Trenton. N. J., ; were the quests of Mrs. O. W. Nelson for ! tlie past week. I Or. C. ti. Fair wa? nt home from West ? Virginia for the Chrislinas holidays. Miss May Fair is at home from Washing? ton. Mr. nnd Mrs. .John I.ntlmnt, of Richmond: Mr. nnd Mrs ft. W. Cook. I lie Misses Cook 1 and Walter Cook, of Bultlmoic, were recent sin-sis at T. N. Fletcher'*. Malcolm tiordon, of New York, has Joined his family, who arc nt Mrs. Hamilton's for Ii"' winter Draper Crosby Is at Twin Oaks for several |W"I"I. ! Miss Nina llnydon Is visiting her parents I nt Mnnnssas for the holidays. , I Mr. and Mrs. F, 1. Maule hnve returned I t? Philadelphia alter 'spending tho hell- ^ 1 dnvs with Mrs. William Hayes. Master ' 1 William and .link Hayes returned to Phlla- i I dolphin with them. ! Armatend Boston nnd Mmiry Curtlr, ?< ; Washington, were ni home this week, j Captain and Mr.*. Brooke Payne nnd Mr.<J ichurle? Owen?, of Norfolk, who spenH jchr'almns with Or. and Mrs, M. G. Doug1a?H lieft this week. Mis. Owens (toes to v|si"M Mrs. Ilownrd Peebles, of Atlanta, Ga. 1 Prof. .T-. O. Harris, of Amelia Courthouse, |s tn Warrenton for several days. ? ; \Mlss Jennie Strother, of Washington, spent Sunday lust with Mr. anil Mrs. A. TV. ' Strother. Olnnder Jnlley was nt boin? for the holi? days from Hlelinionrt. Ml?s Connh' nnd Dorothy Horden. i,f Georgetown Convent, were nt homo near Warrenton for two weeks. William AniislioiiB. of Norfolk, nnd Charles MClntyre, of the t'ldverslty of Vir- . glnla. were with Mr, mid Mrs. ft. A. Mein tyre for the Christmas vacation,