Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-21
HIS PICTURE GIVEN.
PORTRAIT OF DIR. NELSON PLACED
ON THE CHAPEL WALLS.
AN ARTISTIC CONCERT LAST NIGHT.
An Excellent Entertainment by the
Young ladies of the Womnn's o"i-
ege-Tv Weddings I'm Richmond
Dinner to Cburch-HiII Poor.

Yesterday was a day which VIII Dc
long remembered by the students Oh th'
Woman's College. At 8 o'clock IN th'
afternoon, the pupils met In the ch"pe
and a portrait Of the president rev Ut
| James Nelson. was unveiled. Miss MARY
| Allen made the presentation address and
was heartily applauded, DR.. Nelson re'
spending in his usually happy manner
Miss Allen said: 1t is with great pleasure
| n due appreciation Of the hohor OIL
my task, that L say a few words IN pre-
senting to our beloved Alma Mater a
! token OF our love for her and interest In
her welfare. In thus adjoining her walls
we have added the pleasure or having
our president. so dear to US, always WIFI
us in chapel, and l am sure voice the
sentiment OF each and every pupil OF
the college in the hope that DR.. Nelson
will long preside over the destinies Of the
Woman's College, so safe in his hahds'
At S o'clock in the evening the pupils
annual recital and the art class eXhioi-
ton was held. The chapel was thronged
with friends of the college. and the fol
lowing programme was ta~stefully rem
dered:
First Part-Chorus, The New Hail
Columbia" CChadwick.); Piano, Renou-
veau Etude, OPP. 81. CGodard) Miss HATTIE
jenkins; Voice, Loves Sorrow" (Shel-
ley) Miss Emma Harris; Piano, Salta-
relic. Gilder) Miss Madse Bagby;
Violin, I~ntermezzo, OIascagni,) Miss Alma
Mcneil; Voices, Serenade, (Schubert)
Misses Caroline and Carlotta Marsh.
Part Secondhand, Flor dArancio
Qdilio), Arrigo,) Miss Mary Simmons;
! Voice. THE Dying Rose" CTunison) Miss
Scherzo. Op. rs, Oiebling.) Miss Nellie
Burton; Strings, 1.-THE Angels Serenade,'
Braga) Misses Glover, Payseur, and
Worthington; Voice. "Salu a Ia France
Oonizetti,) Miss Pearle Taylor; Piano,
Nalse. T. Minor. No. Z. (ChODil.J Miss
Hattie Leavell; Chorus, 20, Italia, Italia"
Donizetti)
Mr.. Edgar T.. Walters and Miss Grace
Christian Bradley were married at the
residence Of the brides mother.
Mrs. Mary Sue Bradley, No. 3i6
north Twelfth street, yesterday morning
at $50 o'clock. Rev. Dr.. w. G.. Starr per-
formed the ceremony, in the presence Of
a number Of intimate friends. The par
lors were prettily decorated with palms,
ferns, and roses. Many shaded lamps
shed q soft light over the scene. The
bride was dressed in a tailor-made gown
OF brown cloth. with hat and gloves to
match, and carried brides roses. Her
maid of honor, Miss Susie Nance. OF
Charles City county, wore a blue tailor
made suit, and carried American Beauties.
Mr.. John Walters. brother Of the groom.
acted as best man. Mr.. W.. 7. Shepherd
presided at the piano.
The bride is the youngest daughter Of
Mrs. Marie Sue Bradley, and is exceed
ingly popular among a host Of friends.
The groom is a travelling salesman for
Strause Brothers, Of this city, and IS
quite popular among the Knights Of the
Grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walters left for an ex-
tended northern tour. on their return
they will be ut home at No. 3l6 north
Twelfth street.
Mr.. ]. r. Dcpass M Miss Lila V.
Franklin. youngest daughter Of the late
Robert Benjamin Franklin, were married
at II O'Clock Yesterday morning at the
home OF the brides sister. Mrs. W. A.
Anderson. Rev. DIR. J. S. Dill performed
the ceremony. Mr.. Thomas F. Bagley
acted as best man. with Mr.. Joseph W.
Stewart as usher.
The p%arlors were p%rettily decorated with
palms and shaded lamps. The bride was
attired I'm a handsome travelling suit Of
mode cloth. and carried a bouquet Of
brides roses.
The groom is a popular young man Of
Newport News. which place will be their
future home. Mr.. and Mrs. Depass left
on the y o'clock train on an extended
northern tour.
Miss Ruby and Pearl Bodcker will give
their annual Xmas tree to the poor chill
dren at Corcoran Hall Wednesday after
noon. the 2Sth. There will be a limited
number Of tickets sold at 10 cents per
ticket. TO those persons who would like
TO look on. and the proceeds viii go 70 a
worthy widow. The little Charity Pand
Of Church Hill. of which Miss Ellie Pros
ser is president. and Miss Lola Brown
vice-president. Will open with an Xmas
carol. Mr.. Herbert Curtis and his ASSOC
ciates have kindly consented to give the
cake walk. Persons wishing to contribute
to this tree can send their contributions
to the hall the morning of the 2Sth.
Monday night MT. Joseph bryan enter
tanned the members Of the Executive Com
mittee Of the Virginia Historical Society
at dinner at his home-Laburnum. II
has been his custom for several years 10
hold the last meeting Of this board be-
fore the annual meeting at his home. 4
magnificent dinner was served In true Old
Virginia style. Those present were Messrs.
Edward w. James. +. V. Valentine, r..
L. Traylor. Virginius Newton. ID. G. Rich
ardson. Barton Wise, Beverly Munford,
w. G.. Stanard, and Lyon G. Tyler.
49,
The Woman's Exchange shows a be-
wildering array OF articles. both useful
and beautiful. The embroidered linens,
exquisite picture frames, and dainty tri-
fes Of all sorts, form Il tempting display
for the puzzled shopper. Delicious fruit
cakes and plum %puddings are also sup
pl:ed TO all who want them.
The aides Of the German-American Aid
Association held their annual pound-party
yesterday. In spite Of the inclement wea-
Their, a large number of articles were re-
ceived. The ladies wish and heartily
hank the generous public.
Miss Edith NJ. Westnedge and Mr..
Charles A. Sherry. both Of this city, were
quietly married at 3 o'clock Monday eve
ming at the home OF the officiating clergy
man. Rev. W. A. Laughon. The couple
left on the north-bound train for an eX-
tended bridal tour.
Miss Elizabeth Fisher will leave shortly
for NNarsA Nghgra gnA will gTt9nI