The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-29
PIANO RECITAL
DIR. YATES OPENED WITH AN AD-
DRESS ON MUSIC.
Rev. g. r. Hall Suffers a Stroke OF
apopIexy. Personals and
Briefs.

Durham, n. G., May 2S.-(Special)-
| The Mayor had four cases to claim his
| attention this morning. Three parties
were bound over to court and two of
them had to go to Jail, not being able
to secure bond.
Quite a number of music loving people
gathered yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
att the residence of Capt.E. j. Parrish to
enjoy a piano recital given by Misses Lucy
Cole and Marjorie Jordan, two of Miss
Lille Parrish's music pupils. DIR. h. a.
Yates opened the program with an du-
dress on music, which was in that gem
tleman's inimitable and peculiarly happy
style.
The program which consisted of some
of the most difficult compositions of Cho-
pin. Mendelssohn and other distinguished
composers was delightfully."- rendered. The
marvellous accuracy of technique, pow
er of Interpretation and strength of touch
manifested by these young ladies was
enthusiastically appreciated by the cul-
tured audience and reflected much credit
upon their teacher. Mrs Dora Heartt
charmed all present by her soulful rendi-
ton of two vocal solos
Mr. ]. S. Manning spent yesterday in
Raleigh in attendance upon the Federal
court.
Hon. W. W. Kitchin was here this
morning and left over y. and W., for
RoXboro He is looking remarkably well.
Washington life must agree with him.
Those who went to Mt. Airy yesterday
with Main street Sunday School report
most delightful time. The train pulled
in last night a little before eleven.
Mr.. Paul c. Graham has spent the
week in Hillsboro attending Orange court
Mrs. J. NJ Kirkland and family have
moved here from Chapel Hill, and occupy
residence on Morris street. Durham
gladly welcomes these good people and
congratulates John upon having his moth
err with him. " ]' ''
The news that reaches Durham of the
affiiction of Rev B. II. Hall was heard
with deep sorrow Tuesday evening he
had an attack of apopexy at his home
near Fayetteville and is in critical con-
dition Mr.. Hall was pastor of Trinity
church in this city for two years and IS
very popular among this people.
Miss Fannie Brooks is here from South
Boston, Va. on a visit to Miss Matte
May Faucette.
Mrs l. n Carr is attending the Horner
school commencement exercises.
Miss Annie Rogers has gone to Ora
ham to visit her mother, who is criti-
cally i'll.
Mr.. ]. d. Goodwin was here from Rich
mond yesterday.
Mr. S. r. Watts is in Richmond at
tending the commencement exercises of
the Woman's College.
Mrs. w. III. McCabe has returned from
Greensboro.
Mr.. w. A. Slater has gone to South
Carolina where he will spend several
weeks looking after the wholesale cloth
ing trade. tG. .e
The cigar factory of Mr.. :. II. Car
rington is being moved to the corner
building over Paul c. Sneed's drug store.
This move was rendered necessary by
reason of the largely increased demand
for the goods manufactured. More room
and better facilities were matter of
necessity. The best goods always find
a ready sale.
Miss Myrtle Peed was here yesterday
on her way from Greensboro Female Col
lege to her home at KNAPP of Reeds, Gran
vile county.
Mr.. J. r. Mallory is on the road in the
interest of the goods manufactured by
the Mallory Cheroot Company. He is one
of the best and cleverest business men
in this or any other city.
Mr.. and Mrs w. II. Branson have
returned from Greensboro.
Mrs. w G. Pegram and Miss Annie
Pegram have returned to the Park after
attending the Greensboro Female Col
lege commencement. They report most
delightful time.
Mr.. Charlie Couch is here from Texas,
having been summoned to attend the bed
Liza lof bis isitIy mother. Mrs. II. T. Couch.