The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-19

q Mirror and Mrs. James Lyons have re
turned from Washington.
,rhe engagement u Miss Lewis Butt and
Mr.. George Cunningham, both Of Angus
IA. Ga. but well known In local fashion
able life. Is announced. Mr. Cur bingham
has n number OF near relatives living In
Richmond. as well as many friends. who
will cordially congratulate him non hay
ing won so charming a girl as Miss Butt
she has repeatedly visited Richmond In
the cav season. and has been much ad-
mlred here.
Mr.. william Nelson. OF Danville. will
spend the Christmas holidays with Mr.
and Mrs. r. Ashby Weller.
December 18TH being the anniversary
OF Reethoven's birth. Professor Hair s
music pupils marked the evening OF that
day with one Of the most delightful must
caIes ever given I'm Richmond, the works
Of that composer suppfln the pro-
gramme II took place Al his residence.
Third and Franklin streets, and was en-
loved by a few music lovers. who say that
i, is 10 be heartily regretted the audience
was not larger. for tho latter's sake. Tn
der Professor Hairs competent direc-
ton his pupils have made wonderful pro-
gross. and IL is said that ms pupils nave
exceptional natural gfis'
The programme was as follows.
The Sepiuor, Professor Hair and Mas
ter John Powell.
Reading by Miss Schoen OF quotations.
| from q charming sketch entitled Beet
| hoven As the Interpreter or 600 ana
| Nature" written by Mrs. John vance
| CLANCY. wife Of the poet.
- Lea
man i'm this life would he but harmonic
| himself with simple truth. We can learn
| from beethoven how 10 live higher, truer
and more perfectly. We are TO strip
| ourselves 10 truth and TO breathe In the
| breath OF life in his harmonies. For only
| so may we hope 20 enter the portal OF
| Beethoven's world. His grasp or things
| eternal is the grasp Of a prophet IN the
| glory Of tone that is beyond the touch oil
| the triher."
| Third IN order came rendition Of the
| exquisite Sonata Patheuque, by MISS
| EChols.
] Tho Moonlight Sonata. followed rem
| dcrcd by Miss Hughes.
| les Adieux' was next given, by Miss
| Soclgson..
Master John Powell following with op.
| 81.
| Miss Paynter then read selections from
| "Beethovens Life" By Mathews.
| Professor Hair rendering with his mas
| terly touch the concluding sonata. Op. lll.
! II is said 10 be his purpose TO continue 20
| give "a series of these musicales during
| the winter and II 10 be sincerely hoped
| he may decide 10 do so. II they are 10 be
OF as high and enjoyable q standard ass
this one.
| As reported the Court Tea given az the
| WOmans Christian Association parlors
! was thoroughly successful and largely
| attended. The ladies who had 10 in
| charge desire 10 express their hearty
| thanks 10 the following for their kind
! cooperation and valuable aid.
TO. MIR. +. j. Craigie, for electric
| lights.
To Mr.. Anderson for the gas
| To Mr.. Foster. the photographer.
To Mr.. Spence for experimenting mat
ters at the door
To. Miss HennInR. Mrs Brengle and
the little Japs the first two having sung
so delightfully."- and given their services
| under circumstances which made Il par
| ticularly generous for them 70 do 50.
| To Colonel John S. Harwood and Miss
| Ruby Bodoker. for making the scene at
! King SOlomOn's Court 50 effective.
To Messrs. Enders Robinson, George
| keesce. BraXton Freeman. Sam Broken
| brough and Walter Mercer. for their help.
| All having tickets unsOld are requested
10 return them as promptly as possible.
| January being the month In which tho
| election Of a matron for the association
| takes place all applicants are notified
that recommendations must accompany
! applications. Address these 10 Mrs. Rel
loeg. southeast corner 81 Third and Canal
streets.
The French Conversation Glass con
| Quoted by Madame Guillaume under the
| auspices Of the Woman Club grow
| each week and is as delightful as tha,
| able teachers wise direction can make
IT, It's meeting 40 4.30 on Friday last
WAS especially enjoyed and interest was
really enthusiastic. Among i,s member.
, are Mrs Thomas Moore. Mrs. Charlie,
| Evelyn Smith Mrs Frances Deana Wi.
liams Mrs. William l.. Sheppard. Nsses
Jane Rutherford. Augusta Daniel Mar,
Lewis. Ella Garrett. Berta Wexford. anC
Minnie COX.
The Richmond Exchange for Woman
Work will regard il rs a mark Of an
probation Of its object if patrons. who
for any reason. are not fully saushe
with purchases viii return ~ least
sample. 20 be submitted 10 the consign
ors.
Mrs Caskie Colers Glass I'm Curren
Events. under the auspices Of the Wo
mans Club. goes forward with increasin
enthusiasm az the winter progresses. an
last weeks summary of events was q
discriminating and delightful as ever. 10
| cal affairs were IN accordance with be
custom. first touched upon.
| Then proceeding 20 national life AM
the life OF the world in general its chic
events were marshaicd delightfully."-. n
a pleasant gift 20 be able 10 say much i
little. and this charming teacher assured
~ has g.. The Indians in the Northwes
territory: the Presidents recommendation
with regard 10 the annexation Of Hawaii
affairs I'm Germany and China. the situa
ton I'm Austro- Hungary. Abdul Hamid
mission OF prayer. the movement 10 rails
a fund for the Duke Of Teck. theatricl
musical. art. and llterar" news all Do
coiyed share Of attention In concluslo
translation OF a short and powcrfu
story written by the Hungarian Joka0
and entitled a Game OF Chess" va
charmingly read. Mrs. Cabelrs paper Do
ing voted one Of the most delightful sir
has ever prepared for tho class.
Mrs. General r. " Logan and dauehte
are stopping with the Misses Jones 7l
| east Franklin street.
Mr. Fred. H. Lambert and wife vii
spend the Christmas holidays with hi
parents. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Lambert. q
| Floyd avenue.
The Matinee Whist Club reorganized ol
/ Wednesdar fnr tho season. rnneflnr NJ III