The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-03

Although the season al the Womans
Club does not formerly open until NO
vemhor. 70 took graceful advantage OF
the opportunity to extend courtesy 10
Mr.. Mckenzie Gordon, and tho reception
iu honor Of that gentleman inaugurated
the social year most happily. The hours
were the usual ones--5 TO land during
tfem A majority Of the members met the
gifted singer.
The Fact that the notice could not be
posted until quite late Saturday evening
had no material effect upon numbers
The 7s.rlors had bright suggestions OF the
fan season in the clusters Of golden Ioo
upon The mautlcs and about the rostrum
Professor Jacob keinhardt kindly CON
scented Co be accOmpanist ana piaCcN
the ladies greatly In his debt by MS CT
dial response To- their request MT
Gordon whose vocal gifts are so appre-
oiatod here. sang six selections each or
which was greeted with applause Ills
nno tenor does not owe is cher charm
TO unusual volume. but 10 the soul ana
meaning which its owner throws into IT,
Interpreting the very spirit OF his songs.
The six selections were: still VIE Dle
Nacht" by Bohm, Lullaby" by Denee;
at Parting" by Rogers; Fond Heart.
Farewell" by Hope Temple Palms
by Faur. and "The Land o the Leal'
by A. FOote.
AZ tho conclusion OF the musical pro-
erarnme tea and light refreshments were
served. Misses Louise Williams and Mary
Lewis. with Mrs. Corydon Sutton ana
Mrs. Henry Gibson constituting the com
Resides the members Of the club there
were present as guests Of the chairman,
Miss Claire Guillaume, Madame Guilla-
ume. Mrs. John r. West, Mrs. Percy
Montague. Mrs. +. v Williams, Miss
Garrett Mrs. James Lay Mrs. Albert
Bruce. Mrs J. Aston Cabei, ana Mrs.
Arthur Seldom. Among the nonresident
guests were Mrs Stoddard, Of savannah
Ca. Miss Blanche Dimmock. the Misses
Price. OF Lewisburg. and MIS-. FRANK
Feaster. Of Philadelphia.
Mr. Gordon returned 10 New York on
TUESDAY.
n Is his present intention 70 visit Rich
ynond next April when he will give a
recital. II Is certain that he Will re-
ceive the heartiest welcome. and VIII De
greeted by a large audience.
II IS announced that the future time
~ meeting Of the Current Events Ciass
which IS conducted hy Miss Mamie IS.
Winston. will be Wednesday INSTEAD OF
Thursday al 8 O'Clock. The meeting on
Thursday last was we'll attended, and
Miss Winston, as usual. made her topics
most interesting. In opening her tax
she announced that 81 had been her m
tention 90 speak upon England ana lnula
in connection with the present Indian re-
Selllon. and that. so comprehensive had
the subject proved that II had crowded
out an others. She gave brief rcView
oe English rule in the stricken country
touching upon the SepOy rebellion ana
incidentally referring 90 Mrs. Stcele's
Upon the Face of the waters
She then discussed the present grievous
Indian troubles somewhat az length. The
next meeting will De devoted 20 review
Of a few new books. The class 10 be
conducted by Mrs Caslde Cabell Will be-
gin its meetings early In November. IL
will be remembered that 20 her belongs
the honor Of having been the pioneer IN
the line that has proved so entertaining
and so popular During two winters.
che has brought her culture aud personal
charm 10 bear for the entertainment and
profit OF audiences who often revert
20 the meetings with special pleasure.
They heartily welcome the announcement
that she will conduc, tho clubs winter
class
The anniversary Of the Woman's Club
will be observed tomorrow between the
hours Of and 8 o'clock The reception will
be very informal. not a. full-drcss affair,
the board Of governors constituting the
reception committee, an members and
DINERS NOlQlnE AlnilNi CARDS. are luNlttl
20 attend. Birthday presents. as repeat
edly stated, will then be IN order, or they
may be sent 10 the House Committee be-
fore that date s
Miss Claire Guillaume. with her usual
efficiency and prompiness has now COM
pleted an arrangements regarding the
musical programme 20 be rendered upon
the occasion. She has secured some OF the
finest and most popular talent In town.
Miss Betty Burwen Booker will be the
soprano: Miss Annie Louise Reinhardt,
viollnist. Miss Louise Williams. pianist;
and Professor Jacob Roinhardt accom-
PIANIST. SaSf&I4i
Mrs. II. NJ. Stoddard and Miss Mabel
stoddard. Of Savannah. Georgia, are Wis
iting the formers sister. Mrs. John X.
West II east Grace street.
Mrs Lyman T. Hay is the guest Of Mrs
Robert G.. Cabell, al the Franklin.
Mrs. Barton Haxall Wise and her lovely
little daughter. Miss Nell. whose small
coquetries won all hearts at Mountain
Top, have returned TO Richmond.
Mrs Henry Lee Valentine and Master