The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-04-19
LOCAL MATTERS.

PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT AT TIE RIClI-
NoND FEMALE INsTITCTE.-rhe "Phi!o-
matllic" Society OF the Richmond Female
Institute held last night in the hall OF the
Institute an "opcn session." which proved
sn occasion OF rare interest ard entertain
ment.
The Ph,lcloglan' and "Mu Sigma
Rho" Societies OF Richmond College had
been invited, and were out in full force
and these, with other invited guests, filled
the large hall with Il most appreciatiyc au-
dicnc".
At the appointed hour the fair members
Of the Society, in comely attire and With
charming smiles, filed on the platform TO the
sound OF sweet music made by the magic
touch OF the accomplished teacher, Miss
DuStmau.
The president OF the Society, Miss Lizzie
Mcdonald. presided with grace, and used
her gavel with frmnesS mingled with wise
discretion.
After an appropriate prayer by Rev. Dr.
Warren. the call OF the roll, and the reading
Of the minutes OF the last meeting, there was
4 very sweet piece OF music admirably rem
dcrcd by Miss Lawrence, OF southampton.
Then followed an essay by Miss Gertrude
Christian. Of Richmond, on The Mill will
Never Grind with the Water that bas
Passed" Chasc in dicticn, beautiful in
illustration. practical in bringing out the
lesson that lost opportunities never come
again. the essay was. at the same time, well
read, and reflected high credit both on the
Young lady and hcr Society.
Then camc beautiful song. very swcetly
rendered, by Miss Howell, OF Nashville.
Miss Ltttie Mcdonald read the Irish
mothers lament for her {" lost SON. with
keen apprcciation OF its humor and an adj
mirablc rendering OF its varied sentiments,
which showed her to be n reader Of rare ac-
compii. hmcnts, and reflected great credit
upon her instructors.
Miss Lalcrty, OF Richmond, rendered,
with tine touch and admirable expression,
a difficult piece Of music.
Miss Berry then read, in fine style, selec-
tions from the editorials. personals, and
selected paragraphs Of the Institute Co.
zeitc-.he organ OF the Society-which were
well written and very enjoyable.
At this point very pleasing episode oc-
Cured in the presentation OF 4 beautiful
| floral offering from the Mu Sigma Rho So
cietv TO the president Of the Philomatblc.
The young gentlemen had happily selected
"a their spokesman Rev. DR.. w. Il. Hatcher,
whose presentation speech, in It's Keen VII
and fine humor, was simply inimtable.
Miss Mcdonald received it with silent
grace more eloquent than words.
After a sweet solo by Miss Lawrence,
Miss Jennie Sands read an essay OH "Tit
for Tat" which contained some excellent
hits, which were well rendered in the read
ing.
Then followed music admirably rendered
BY Miss Duunaway, OF Fredericksburg, and
| 4 very sweet song by Miss Reynolds; after
which Miss Nunnully read with exquisite
pathos g. The Drummer-Boy.
After a sweet song, well sung by Miss
| Lille Brodic, ef Charleston, s. c., the en-
| tertanmcnt was concluded with some very
sprightly selections from the Institute Ga
zette, admirably read by Miss Howell.
| The whole affair was a delightful enter
tainment, which reflected the highest credit
F.! on all concerned.