Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-13
INTHE SYNAGOGUE BETH ISRAEL.
Confirmation by Dr.. r. NJ. Myers, of New
York-AlbemarIe Female Institute.

combination Dy Dt. t. VI. myers VI Now
York-AlbemarIe Female Institute.
correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CHARLoTTEsvILE Va, June II. - The
beautiful little synagogue Beth Israel pre-
eented beautiful scene last night on the occa-
zion OF the confirmation by Rev. Dr. r. NJ. Myers OF
n class Of six young people. Dr. Myers came from
New York especially 20 perform this ceremony.
The house OF worship, which was tastetully
decorated with flowers, together with the bright
and happy faces OF the candidates, presented n
pretty sight The candidates were Misses
Florence Jacoby, Nettie Elsenmann, Masters
MOrtie aud Harry kaufman, and Archie and Leo
OberdOrfer, the two latter twins The long list
OF responses were given In a clear voice and
most admirable manner. The music on the Oc-
casiOn, which was Of a high order and very diff
ncult, was rendered by special quartette COM
posed OF Mrs. James Williams, soprano: Miss
Lucia Sterling, alto; Mr. +. Lent, baritone
Mr.. y. T. Puvis, tenor; Mrs. Sterling organist.
After the confirmation the reverend gentleman
preached a very interesting discourse, which
was listened 20 attenHvely by the large audi
ence, composed of those from all denominations.
Dr. Myers is the guest OF Mr.. b. OberdOrier
while In this city,
CLOSING EXERCISES.
The final concert Of the Albermarle Female Insti-
tute, Professor w. =. Dickinson principal, took
place last evening. Solos were played by Misses
Byrd, Anderson, Jefiress Gaines, ROundtree, and
Mary Shelton duets 10y Misses Davis and Sinclair,
Gillespie and Blew, French Shelton and kase,
ceived diploma in music In addition TO her full
diploma In the literary course. The Flower
Queen" an Operetta by Root, in which most Of
the pupils took part, was greatly enjoyed by the
large audience.
The closing exercises took place'tO-day at half
past 10 o'clock, Judge X. T.. W. Duke. Jr., de-
llvering an interesting address before the Cos.
IngeDOrium Literary Society. Essays were read
by three OF the four full graduates, Misses
Flanagan, Robinson, and Shelton, the fourth
being Miss Sinclair. Rev. b. A. Abbott, OF the
Disciples church, delivered the medals.
NOT CARRIED.
At the recent municipal election In this city
the question Of appropriating $4,000 20 replace
money already expended was not carried, there
being only 605 votes cast for the issuance OF the
bonds out Of q total OF over l,4OO registered
votera-
The City Court, which has been In session all
the week. sentenced Stuart Key and Lee Harris
10 Jail for four months. They we're the negroes
accused Of highway robbery.
Rev. John T. Belts has been called 10 the Slate
Hil Baptist church, this county.
Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and Mrs.
X. NJ. Hail 70 the marriage Of their daughter
Alma 70 Mr. Isham o. Siler Thursday, June 25th,
at IL O'Clock at the Laurel-Iiill church, Albomare
county.
Miss Susie d. Porter, whose extreme illness
was noted, died yesterday morning. Her fune-
raj took place this afternoon at . o'clock. She
was the daughter Of Mr.. ii. ID. Porter, superln-
tendent Of the Charlottesville and University
street railway.
Miss Nellie sands Of Richmond, and Mrs. Kate
Lee, Of West Virginia, are visiting at LA
fourche,' the home Of DR.. c. S. Bowcock, kes-
wick.
Mr.. Halstead Hedges, Of this city, has sailed
Tor hayre, France, where he will spend his vaca-
ton.
Misses jamie Jones and Minnie Lewis, OF Gull
pepper, and Miss Laura X. Payne. Of Orange, are
visiting Miss Eddie jackson, on High street.