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g? 50UTH, ?7ie ffosn& Qjf* It is also the home of Good Luck Baking Pow? der. This Powder has be? come the favorite of Cook dorn. Hundreds of thou? sands of housewives will use no other kind. You can pet it at your gro? cer's. For Ii<t of val? uable Free Pre? miums sec ijlua trated booklet in fach can. THE SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Richmond,Va. WAVERLY [Special ti> "I'll" Times-Dispatch.1 Wayorly, Va.-, February 24.?-P. Kieot wobd ami daughter. .Mii-s Sal lie Bette Fleet wood, left Wuverly to-day for a ten days' visit to friends and relatives In Delaware and Maryland. J. 1*. West, Jr., wits in Richmond Monday nit;hi to witness the play "Hamlet." Colonel Poliert W. Arnold lias re? turned from a three days' visit to Oxford. N*. C. John F. Ualrd and Miss Grace West Visited .Mrs. J. F*. U'tsi, at Hie Pro? testant Hospital, Norfolk, ou Xliur? day. Krank B. Davis, of Newport News. Was the guest of his friends In Wavcr? ly last Sunday. Judge Jesse Feliv West \v;is In Pich tumid on Friday of this week. Edward White, of Not folk, spent sev? eral days in Wavcrly this week. W. T. Daniel spent Washington's Birthday with friends in Kprfolk. The women of the Wavcrly Chris? tian Church gave a measuring party an<i supper nt the old IIIkIi School building on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. I? Cray and daugh? ter, Miss Nell, have returned home from a two days' visit in Norfolk. Mi. und Mrs. John D. Cray visited Richmond one day this week. Mrs. Julia Pulliam and M'ss Mar? guerite Taylor, of Prince George, were guests in the home of Judge J. V \\ est on .Sunday last. SOUTH BOSTON [Special loThc Times-Dispatch.] South B?sion, Va., February 21.? A unhjue afternoon party, conipl' mentary to the "Sowing Club." given by Mrs. U. J. Hunt at her home on Main Street! on Tuesday was a de? lightful affair. The guests Were Misses Elizabeth Green, Lizzie and Marie Easley. Louise, Lizzie and Kuth Po lllck, Flor? tic Caslcy, SalllC Love? lace. Louise Thompson, Mis. p. Howeri ton Kasey and Mis. I. Keith Briggs. Banked among the most delightful of the week's social activities was He; attractive bridge party ol which .Mrs. W. T. Lea was hostess. --Amusements of ?nher character had been arranged for tlie guests who ?ii?l not care lo Indulge in bridge. The decoration? were tastefully arranged. Mrs. Lea's guests were Mrs. 11. L. Gates. Mrs. (. Keith Briggs, Mrs. .1. o. Watklns, Mrs. K. W. Willlngham, Mrs. c. w. Walters, Miss Mamie Fry, Miss Bmma 12. Moi ton. Miss Annie Walters, Mrs. S. C. Morton, Jr.. Mrs Florence Easloy and Mrs. Holt Laird. Complimenting licr daughter, Mrs. J. M. <J\\ens. of .Norfolk. Mrs. G. tl. Faulkner dcllghtfuly entertained at bridge on Saturday afternoon, at 'The Garland." 'rubles w'ere placed for thirty-two guests, ami tho parlors on tin; second floor presented a" scene 61 unur.ua! attraction ami beauty; Toe players were Mrs. W. I. Jordan. Mrs T. Holt Laird, Mrs. lt. E. Jordan! Mrs. P. 11, Kasey, Mis. .1. O. Watklns, Mrs. C. II. Krunii.-4.iis. ('.. W. Walters, Mrs. T. F. Fry. iMra- T. Owen Easloy. Mrs. E. W. Willinghain, Mis. II. :?. Melt. Mrs. .\. 11 Vuughan, Mrs. W. T. Lea, Mis. I. K. Kriegs, Mrs. Aten. Mrs. C. V. Brookes. Mis. T. ?'. Watkin-. Jr., Mrs. J. D. Tucker, .Mrs. .). W. Kasley, Jr., Mr.-. S. ?" Morton. St. Mrs. ?1. .1. Hunt. Mrs. Ii. II, Cates, Mrs. E. M. Peillck. Mrs. N. P. Spraglns, Mrs .1. McN. Stover, Misses Mamie t ry. Mary glitte and Elizabeth Green, of this place, ?i'ul Miss Mary 1., ol Danville. George lt. Pitts, of Ulohmonrt, was the guest of F. I. Nvsbltt, at this place, during tli?! week. Mrs. S. F, GllUldnd. of this place, is Spending iho week-erid with h?r ?-is? ter. Mrs. r. M. silicon, in iiichinond. Mr. and Mrs. 1? J. Paylor. lato of Flag Is Presented to Confederate Veterans nnis. Lii.y uattox kbajismsy, of RaitfoTd, President New llsver t.ntjo Chapter, i . U. c. {Special to The Times-Dispatch.1 Jtadford. Va.. February -'I..?When General G. C\ Wharlon was laid to rest on tho Rad ford hills a tow years ago, his regimental flag, wrapped around his body, at his request was burled with him. Slaco ih.tt ton- ;n. ? !. C. Wharton Camp of Confederate Vet? erans has had no colors until recently, when the New River Grays Chapter, United Daughters 61 the Confederacy, learning the fact, presented tho camp wivh a beautiful (lag. The presentation was made Feb? ruary 10 at Music Club Hall, an at tra.rtivii program being rendered. When the curtain went up. It revealed I to the veterans the Daughters grouped i on the stage, and In their midst their j ncr Unfurled." a beautiful adaptation of ? a lovely young girl, Miss Jessie Alice j Rteldi A great cheer went tip from the j thirty veterans present, and then there sounded from the stage the clear strains of "Tenting To-Night." sung | by Miss Alice Jones, with violin and MISS JESSIES ALICE RBTD, ?if lind ford, Va. piano accompaniment, after which i Miss Reld rod ted -The Conquered Han- ' her Unfurled.*' a beautiful adaption of j Father Ryan'* famous poem, written | by Mrs. Lily Falton Kearsley, prrsl- ' lionl of the New River ?Jrays, who later presented the flag in a graceful speech. t?he also gave a clevrer negro diniert number, as did Miss Reld, who | is a talented elocutionist Mlss H?-id is the only dnushler of; Ma rlt Held, commissioner of revenue for Radford, and ;s a very attractive und charming- girl. .-jhe was Q stu dciu at Westminster School. Richmond, for several years. Commander Ingles is a lineal descen? dant of Ueneral Andrew Lewis and of Mary Draper Ingles, whoso wonder? ful escape from iUi Indians is without a parallel. He served throughout the war. taking part in many famous bat? tles, and has never missed a reunion of the veterans or failed ti attend every nicjtlni; of the camp of which he is a member. Fuq?ay .Springs, have decided to lo? cate In South Buston. .Mr. anil .Mrs. J. u Fast have return? ed from I heir honeymoon trip ami spent a few days hero before leaving for Altavista, their future home, WINCHESTER [Special to The Times-Dispatch.] Winchester, Va., February 24.?The sochii gaieties which httvo been very numerous and enjoyable, during the mldwintt r season, closed for thu l.en leh season on Monday night, when the w inchester German Club gave its final bull in Rouas Halb The attendance wits unusually large, and u number of out ot town gtiosts were present; Mrs. Stewart Bell hns gone on n visit to relatives and t'rictuiti in Hal II more. airs', s. i*. i.uane left Winchester several days ago io spend some tune visiting frlOnas in Washington; Miss Mary Winkley. of Harrison ? burg, wno has been visaing Miss Rose Janney. left this wee.lt to visit rela? tiv, s In Conn. Ilsvllle, Pa. Miss R?th Thomas returned to Win? chester this week froth Frederick, Mil. Mr. and Mrs, Charles L. Bowly have i.een visiting friends In Baltimore dur? in k the past week. Mi?? Flora C'ustleman, who has been visiting ii l. nos in Philadelphia and Baltimore, lias returned to her home in Clarke. Mrs. Alfred Ferguson and her daugh? ter, Miss Hello Ferguson, who have bedii visiting relatives in Richmond and BerryvlllOj have returned to the|r home in Winchester. Mlsj Oeorgle Henry, of Harrlson btirg. has been visiting at the home. Of Mr. and Mrs. William i-onth Taylor! ii .. Inchester. Miss Maude Stlekels left Wlnchosiet this week to Hpuhd some time tn Phil? adelphia ana Baltimore. Ml.-ls A,do Miller tins returned to New Market; after visiting relatives lu \\ im bester. ...is. A. F. Diltthghsm left Win? chester im? Wiek to visit friends in Baltimore. Mis. It. Gray Williams and Miss Willie McGnlrc have been visiting friends In Washington and Baltimore during the vast week. Miss iiiadvs Hahn, of Saumsville, la v'sltlnK trlehd? Iii Wlribhester and v 'nlty. Mis- Margaret lloovor left Winches? ter ? Wednesday for Washington. Miss Atn> Spurrier has returned from 1 lager-1 own. Md., where she has been visiting at tint home of Mr. nn<l Mra. Fred Wright; Mis, Mabel Grave?, who hag been spending several months with relatives in Winchester ami rUlnliy, im., gone to smith Carolina. Miss Elsie Douce and Miss Virginia Hlitn, who have been Visiting Miss uatharlnu Ituynolds, near Winchester, have returned to Pittsburgh, Pa, BOWLING GREEN , I Special to The Times-Dispatch, j Cow ling Green, Va., February Mrs. Joel Haines and Mrs. T. C. Val? entine spent Hits week In Ballttiior? ami Washington. Lelper Koblnson, of West Virginia spent a part of this Week here visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Burke, of Pennsylvania .?peat a part of this week here visit? in? tii.'r daughter at the Bowllny Green Female St in I nur y. Mr. and Mr*. George p. Lyon, wh( spent a month In Florida; have return? ed home. Mrs. W. o. Cognlll is In Richmond visiting friends; Mrs. Walt,.;- Wilson is in Richmond Visiting her parents, Mr. and-Mrs. A G. Chewning. Among those who went to Richmond this week to see "lluml?l" played, were Mrs w. w. Green, Miss Blanche Coghlll, Mrs. R. T. Giass.il and Miss Frances Glasseli, Miss LouIiq Ilaines, R. L. Beule and T. B. Gill. R0?N0KE I Special to The Times-Dispatch; > Itonnoke. Va.; February 24.?The so? cial season closed with two of lite handsomest receptions ever given here, that of Mis. M. Lacy Parker last Fri? day, and S-s. w. 8. Gregory, on Tues? day. * Mrs. Gregory's home was a bower of greenery and cut-llowors, with soft? ly shaded liKlits. thus presenting a lovely scone. The drawlng-rooma and library were in pink, ((uantltles of carnation:-' and potted azaleas com h'ned with trailing vines and fern;:, living used. The dining-room and hall presented n cheerful aspect, being in red, sliver vases holding masses of Richmond roses. The dining table was daintily arranged with Richmond roses, red shaded candles and bon? bons In cut-glass'. Miss Ktta Smith greeted ilio guests In the hall and in? vited the;,! to the receiving line, where Mrs. Gregory was assisted by Mrs. ,i. N. Lewis. Mrs. Hoy Smith and Mies A Lifetime Stud is represented in every Thomson's "Glove-Fitting" Corset A wonderful fund of "know how" in de? signing, and ability to produce wearing comfort and durability, is possessed by the large organisation which has made millions of* THOMSON'S 'CLOVE-PITTING CORSETS All steels in these famous garments GUARANTEED against rust At ?11 dealers- $t. to $5, GEORGE C. BATCHELLER & CO. New York Chicago San Francisco Mayo Carpenter. In the library, coffee and sanilwlchea wore nerved by Airy. John A. Hold, assisted by AI lesen Christine: Sriyder und Mary atnlth. Mr.-. Rctflnald S. Ivo- Iii. r and Mrs. .1. B, Andrews wer?? assisting hostesses Iii tnc library. Airs. Charles Kishburn whs hostess in lue dlhlng-ro?m, as? sisted by Misses Elizabeth tinirslon, .Mary Uodd Fox. Mary Stoiie and lvaiit ortne Bruner, who served dainty re? freshments. Punch was served in nie reception hall by Mrs. .1. F. Snyder, with Misses Margaret Oravutt und Anna Allchnel assisting. At T o'clock Dr. and Airs. Gregory entertained a number of men in honor of the as? sisting parly. Wednesday, Founders' Day. at liol II11E. lias celebrated, and a laigc num? ber ot tornier siunehis were present. Among the Roahokers were Mr. and .in* Utlelun Cocke, .mis. Uurdeh Aier rlll ami Airs. o. A. Kerns, At G o'clo.k an elaborate bamiuet was served, places being marae? with cards urna menlod in green uno gold, ami bear? ing the words ol the itoilihs song. A Uliniue feature 01 the buti'.iur.t was the entrance 01 the senior class into tne ? lining hall, where Hie ligiils hau been turned on', the gins wearing liieir class color.-, of while ana yellow, and carrying lighted electric sparklers. 1 hey were followed by the juniors, bearing Japanese lantersu; Airs. O. a. tverns, of this city, was toasiinlairesa and introduced the foiiowlng spongers: Aliss .Matt!.. CocKo, preside,.t ot lue college; Ati.-s Singleton, 01 Hie 13! 1 Cialis, und Professor Cummlngs. The r?malnaei ot the evening was spent in lniormal receptions, parties unu cane ing among iho girts. Mrs. W. 'i Bar boil r entcrtnlnod Tuesuay at luncneon at the Shcnnn doun Hotel, comtd'mentary 10 .miss Helen Mason, id Poarlsburg. Aliss Bllzabi ih Hairslon iS at llamp dch-Sidney, ? here she attended the midwinter dances. She is inc guest of Prolcssor dud .Mrs. Whiting. Aliss Bess Noel, who lias been the guest 61 AI r?, C. AI. Armes, ha., re? turned to he: home In Stuart. Aliss Ollle Chrisman, 01 Harrison burg, has reliirneU homo after a de lignum visit to the Misses Giles. .miss Frances Bropny left tnis week for .New Urie.'ins to visit Mrs. F. dtj Indian, at Aiutuboil Place. Aliss Mary .--.ii.. ri CocKo is in New Y01K, ailc-nding opera. Aliss Laui >? Bare! 1ft, of ESHxabeth Ciiy. N. C, Is liiu gin si of Airs. C C. Bills, at Virginia Heights. .mis. Luclfe \> illiuma Alunn, of Pear isblil'g. v.as iu re Tuesday 011 her way 10 Richmond t., visit her parents, judge ami Mrs. Martin Williams. Aliss Paulo.. AlaSslC hus returned from New t.> :;. and was n.coiiioai.I by Mrs. Jose 1 hlni Sutphlno and Miss Hilda Peck, ol Brooklyn, who arc her guests. GLADSTONE I Special to The Tiines--piapatch.] Gladstone, Va., February -'J.?II. B Slringleliow has returned front a trii to Richmond. Aliss 1.. C. Uorslcy. of Grcenway who has bei n \,siting Alis. C. A. Wal? lace, has returned home. O. 11. Johnson is spending some lime with relatives and friends tit Brcmo Bluff. Miss Mary Gunn visits Richmond this week. C. 1?. Mtitjdy, of Cornwall-on-thft Hudson. Now Vork, who has been hero for the pa: t week, hau returned home. Airs. C b. Alicia was In Lynch burg this week yu 1 short visit. W 1? Davenport la on a visit to his pa rents at Go lohsvillc. Airs. R. I". Akcrs and baby have re? nn aid from .1 visit to Alrt,. Sidney BoltOn. 01 Norwood. APPQMATTOX ISpeciol to Tin Time.--Disput, h.j Appomnttox, Vfl., February 21.--Air i C. K. Iloltseliiw, who ban been visit? ing her daughter, Airs, l.uch H. Craw- I ley, returned t., her home in Worrem ton this WCelt Airs. Lu. y ,! crnWley visited frlctid* in Fnrmvllli ibis week. Colonel II l" Kill lie was a ClsltOt ! to Lexington linn week, where In I went to Vlsil his sen, Jerry, who it attending W lilnglOn and Lee Uli?- j verslty. Superintendent ,t. K. Hannah left a few day.- ago to visit his daughter Mrs. cnrrlngton, at Charlotte, Aliss Susie Hancock gave .1 delight ful Leap Yc:.i party to her frionds the guests present were Alias Matth ears, with Bouutri Galleher; Miss Lu? lle Guthrie, with Walter Durham, Pauliin Clcmohts, with fldrvcj? .11.11: Eleanor Abbltt. With Alfred fwecdy; Ml Alpha Durham,- with on Moses; Miss lola Hears, with tradley Babeock; Miss Susie Hancock, Ith Frapk Cale; Aliss Rthcl Jennings, llss Myrtle Fuqtta, with Jim Stanley; Has Hannah Letell, with Ashton Har bon. Berten Howerton, with Joel ?lood. Tin maids were Miss Verona dears and Mica Umrna Hnr.cock. 201 E. Broad St. You Are Specially Invited To observe the new style tendencies as expressed in the advance showings planned for Mon? day. There are a number of special offerings?each of Dreyfus quality and distinction_ and extraordinary value at the price. For Spring: The New Street Frocks Serges and taffetas are used in many of thecharming new spring models in the medium and darker shades. Among these frocks we mention splendid values at 6.95, 12.95, 25.00 and up Extra Quality Serge Frocks Most attractive new styles in navy and white, are offered for special sell- ?? Q-C in", .Monday at. \Jo*/iP Advance Showing of New Tailored Suits Mod eraiely Priced The exclusive spring styles, many of them copies of foreign ideas, in serges, two-toned whipcords or mannish suitings?plain tailored, semi-tailored or fancy trimmed models?all colors?a comprehensive assortment priced at 15.00, 17.50, .22.50, 25.00, 37.50 AND UPWARDS Smart Creations in Afternoon Dresses The much talked of new changeable chif? fon-weight taffeta, rcdium silk and crepe meteor appear this season in innumerable lovely shades and combination colorings. The price range is 10.95, 12.95, 25.00 and up Changeable Taffeta Dresses In a number of becoming new models, just received, for Mon- 1 O day's sciiing. JL?*i?%/0 CARTERSVILLE [Special to The Times-Dispatch.) CurtorBVillc, Va.v February 21- -Mrs Ida Tankard Hum, of Capo Charles hu? returned to her home tlttoi u vUli to her daughter. Mrs. C. W. Dickinson, Jr. Mies Maude Obld spent the week-end tn Richmond. Mm, Muco, of Eastern .Shore. \j with her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Taylor, hbre. Mrs. James II. Wade; of'Raphluo, Is visiting her parents, Mr. aria Mrs. John ... Duke, hear Cartersvllle. Mrs. A. r. Moon, Jr., hn? returned to her home here, Hfter a visit to her brother, Marvin Pulmorc, in .North Ca rollna. Mls.? Mary Page Irving Is th.- guest of her brother. Prank I?. Irving, al "The Deanery." CONCORD [Special t?. The Times-Dispatch.) Concord, Va.. February 24.?Mrs. lieorgc Mann, i.f New Mexico. Is. hero rlsitlng her parents, Mr. and Mrs ?\ ats'on i 'aid w. 11, Mis P?nnn- Itlvanac, who has been rlsitlng her y ist or, Mrs. \V. C. Alters, .-..?lurried to Richmond Wednesday, Miss Gem- lldwerton, ot Lynchbttrg, 'lelit Several days WilH frieitdS heia .ids week. Robert Harrison. ?.-f Lynchburg, war x visitor In town Thursday. Miss Kathrin..- Clark Is visiting friends In Roan ok e. Mrs. Moiiie Rector and son, Robbie, arid 11. D. Cardwell, of Roonoko, wen aerfi Monday. w. T. Steele, of spout Spring, visited his parents here Sunday. BERRA'ILLE [Special to Tlie Tlihos-Dlspnteh.? Berryvllie, Va., February 21.?Mrs. Crugar Smith, of Charlcstown, w. Va... i: Visiting Mrs. A. Moore, Jr. Miss Lucy Arbogast, of Highland county, is visiting Mrs. .1. W. Oliver Miss thhlo Moore has returned froh' |ah extended visit to Frederick, Md After an extended trip to munv Southern points, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cum. mins hhve returned to their hortu at "Audlcy." 1 Mr. ami Mrs. M?ton Brown gave a r.elightful dance at their country home, "The Island,-' recently, at which there were about twenty-Aye guests. At midnight rofreshmcnta vvero served; after which tlie dance continued until i. late hour. Tlie resignation of the Rev. S. K. ; Phillips, as pastor 01' three Prcsbytc I rlan churches in Clarke county, lias boon ucceptcd by tho different congrc : stations, and has been favorably acted 1 upon by tlie local presbytery. Mr. Phillips leaves fuv Oxford. N. C, his ' new Held, within two or three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. \V. If, Garter recently celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage. SAVE MONEY. Have your old feathers renovat tri Wil? low Plumes made from old feathers like new. T3iK reduction on new Willows, (."all and see us. Out-of-town people write for catalogue. Do Leo New York Feather Hospital, 21.-: North First Street, Richmond, Va. MILLER'S No. 4 Moutli Wash Has No Equal. Antiseptic. Purifies. Clcanscj Makes Ruins haul ami healthy A delightful mouth wash T. A. MILLER CO., Druggists, 519 E. Broad. Mad. 3199. Hourly Dclive iea MINERAL [Special to The Timcs-Dlspatch.) Mineral, Va., February 24.?Lieu? tenant .Marion Hov.ze, of New York, paid a brief visit to bla sister, Mrs. P. II. Haskcll. P. Ii. I tasked left Wedneaduy for Villa Rica, Cu. Major Thomas Matchall, of New York, I? spending: some time with lilt tnotber. ?lames Ii. Jones and family. of Browns .Station. N. v.. are Visiting relatives in this vicinity. R?DFORD [Special to The Times-Dispatch.) Radford. Va., February 2t.--Thp young women of the West" End Hotel gave a Valentine party Friday night The parlor ami halls were dtcoraioa n. ferns, potted plants ami fed hearts, the color scheme being red. Many games welt played, but tlie forum, telling by Mrs. A. P. Goldsmith and Cupid's post-ofllco, where Miss Brownie Dolp presided, were tin- main feat of the evening. A salad course and HWeets were served by Misses Dixie Clark; Mary and Ethel Lane, and punch war: served by Miss Mildred Dclp. '1 he annual pancake parly of Grace Episcopal Church wds held at the home of Mrs. W. .1. Kcnderiilhc, Captain and Mrs. William Ingles were guests last week of Mrs. Thomas ingles, in R?arioke. Mrs. .1. w. Flanagan ontcrtalncd tho Presbyterian Aid .Society this week. Miss iiei.n otey, of Wythevllle. la tin guest i.i Miss Margaret Na.V. Fred Harvey and Dan Howe, uf V. P I.. Thursday at iiuia?, Miss Maude Joniison entertained a number of her friends Wednesday evening at a Dutch dinner. HOUSTON [Special to The Times-Dispatch.) Houston, Va., February 21.?Miss Florence Easlcy and Miss Bouldih left Houston on Wednesday for Now Vork, ot which place they win visit Mrs. William Lancaster. C'h their return they will also visit Miss Ensley's parents, .Mr. and Mrs. 1:. Holt Easlcy. oi Washington, D. C. Miss Mary Leigh, of Danville, who has been visiting in. South Boston, was ib.- uuest of Miss Sadie Loigh during the week past. Judge William H. Barksdnie, who spent Saturday and Sunday last at his homo in Houston, is now at Bo.vdloti. r?Mss Battle iAiy.li entertained at an attractive dance- on Tuesday evening at her home on Maple Avenue. . Miss Leigh's guests were the Missel Florence Easlcy, Mary lyoitth. of Dan? ville; Shllle Faulkner, Rosalie Willing ham. Elisabeth Edmunds, Mary Green .Ionian, Doll;, Houldln, Mary Coles Hankins, Catherine Hnnkins, Kittle apd Margaret Edmunds. Elizabeth Caning ton, Betty ami Julia Sparrow, Florence Irby and Archie ami Edward Dorse)', H<di Bouldln, Dick Darks la'..-. Morris Hank ins, N. B. Lovelace. Barley Ed? munds, Paul and John it. Edmund.-, and J. Hnhkins. James S. Easlcy hat; returned from a visit to Tonncssei. W. M. Person, ot Louiahurg, N. C. Was in Houston Tuesday this week. James H. Guthrie, of Lynchblirg, spent several days of the past week in Houston. Mrs. W H Edmunds entertained in? formally last week at a charmingly arranged bridge party. Attractively painted score-cards and decorations for e.-'tli table wet'O tastefully ar? ranged, and 'luring the ev< nlng deli? cious refreshments were Served. The prizes were a box of candy anil a gold stickpin. Mrs. Ii- 11. Edmunds winning tho former, and I'm- latter be? im.- won by Easloy Edmunds. Miss Imogen Watklns, of South Uos ton, win. has boon visiting Mrs. W. P.. Barksdalc, ha returned. BIG STONE GAP [Special to The.Tini.n-Dlspateh.) Big Stone Gap. Va., February 21.?Mrs. It, T. Irvine and little daughter, ivho have been visiting Mrs. Irvine's mother, Mrs. F.. O Netting, la Richmond, for several months, returned home Wednesday; John Fox. .ir.. returned from the Gnn after on absence of several weeks spent at Detroit and French lack Springs. Mrs. II. S. K. MorUon la \lcltlns her sou, 11. C. Morlbfui. at Johnson City. J. it. Kemper, of Byansvlllo, Ind., is vis? itant his daughter, Mrt. Otis Mouter, Mrs. Kate Hardest)-, of Flndlcy, Ky., Is vltsfha her sister. Mrs. Guy C. Jeffrie*. Miss Madge DinKess htis returned lu.mr from n visit to Mrs, W. p. Hall, <if Xorton Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, of Columbus, o.. have retained lo tholr home nfn-r n visit 0| ten days to Mr. Thompsou's sister, Mrs. D. F.. sayers. While here many entertainment* rvtrn ?Iven In their honor. BLACKSBURG ( Special to The Times-Dispatch.) Blacksburg, Va ., February 21.? Wcduesday afternoon frum t to t O'clock Mrs. Francis D. Wilson was hostess tor the Campus Hewing Cluu lira. J. H. Parroll, Misses Mary Hen? derson. Louise Black, Anna Campbell ; :id Vltgmi,, ration were Invited u Intel wiln the club, ami the young women assisted Mrs. Wilson In serving dalmy ihrco-coursc luncheon. Mrs. Alexander Liuck entertained the member* 6l the Allegheny Ch.ip ter. Daughters of the American Bavo* luilon, cnu a number ot other guests at u reception Friday afternoon iraiii II lo 6 o clock ai her iioine on Main Street. A buffet lun. Ii was ser.cd during the reception hours lo tr.o guests l,v .Misses Louise black, Louln, unu Lizzie Otey H?ge. The young women of the town ?nd college gave a Leap fear dunce Fri? day evening In the German Club Hall. Several young women from tue near? by towns Mere hero for this dance. : nd Hie guests of honor were tho members of the German Club > and others ot the cadets. Colonel and Mrs. J. A. Johnson ort terluined at .? prettily appointed din? ner part) Thursday evening at their hopic ?fi "Faculty How." 'those pres? ent wire Dr. and Mrs C. M. Newman. Professor and Mrs. c. 13. Vawter, pro? fessor W. H. liaschr. and Richard Loving. Miss Grace Ht iff. of Onancock. la the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jamca Mont? gomery Brown. Mi.-s Susie Robinson has been spend? ing mis week In Itoanoke as the guest ol Mlta Maty .Stone. Mrs. T. Spencer, of Roanoke, ar? rived Thursday to spend some time as the guest of her cousin, Mrs. J. H. Wool wine. .1. Hampton llo^e ar.il Kent Apper son, of the Randolph-Macon Academy, ill Bedford Clt>*, are here for a few days. February Worst Month for This Trou? ble?How to Remove Easily. There's a reason why nearly everybody freckles in February, but happily there is also a cure for these ugly blemishes, and no one need stay freckled. Simply get one ounce of othine, doublt; strength, from Tragic Drug Oo.'s and apply a little of it at night, and in the morning you will see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear, while the light ones have vanished entirely. Now is the time to rid yourself of freckles, for if not removed now they will stay all summer, and spoil an otherwise beautiful complexion. ^ our money back if othine tails. Wo now have every facility to ; cater extensively for your engrav I lug orders. The quality of our work com I pare;; more favorably with that I done by concerns In other cities. ! All orders executed promptly, and every package bears our stamp of I duality. It Will please tin to submit samples and prlees. Virginia Stationery Co. INCORPORATED, fll? ijiM Mnln Street. I The Richmond Home of tho "Water? man Ideal Fountain Pen." Three Doors Ilcloiv Mnttiol Building. Sun laeioan, Pre*, and Gen, Mgr.