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a Northern tour. They will return after
November 18th to No. ILL West Avenue.

and Mrs. THOMAS Valentine. was social
event of interest both in Richmond and
eta,inton, and who are now visiting the
eroom's parents In the latter city Will
return to Richmond about November the
lst and make their home at No. 622 North
Twenty-third street.
Among the guests at the wedding were
Miss Kate Fulcher, of Staunton. Va:
Mr.. Plummer of Portsmouth,: Mrs. Eu-
gene Robinson. Mrs. Mcconnell Mrs. A.
b. Langhon. Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs.
Charles T., Locffler. Mrs. Henry Spott
Miss Edna Valentine Miss Edith McCon-
noll Miss Ruth Valentine. Mr.. Eugene
Valentine, Miss Elizabeth Laughon. Mr.
Norris Bailey. Mr.. William Laughon and
Miss Rosamond Brauer.
Tho approaching wedding is announced
OF Miss Eleanor May Gathright and MT.
William Fleet Kirk. of this city.
Miss Gathright Is n graduate OF HOT
Inns and medalist In music of that IN
stltution. Mr. Kirk Is q member OF the
Poindexter- Kirk Parrish Company IN BUS
iness.
Tho wedding will BIO celebrated In No.
vember In the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. d. q. watkins OF Lakeside.
The Woman's Club,
Tea will ba served at the Woman's
Club on Monday afternoon from to 8
o'clock.
on Saturday afternoon, October 3lst.
at half-past o'clock. the club VIII have
the pleasure OF hearing Mrs. Isabella
Charles Davis, of New York, who comes
TO Richmond to attend the meeting OF the
Kings Daughters to be held this week.
and who has kindly consented to prolong
her stay in order to address the ladies'.
Mrs. Davis will receive "A cordial greet
Ing. as she Is most pleasantly remem-
tcred by the CLUB.
Mrs. Roswell D. Hitchcock is spending
the week In Richmond md Ia receiving
much attention socially.
It Is hoped chat she may remain over
Sunday so as to attend the tea at the
Woman's Club on Monday afternoon
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Mr.. John H. Powell left Richmond last
Monday en- route for Vienna, where he
will continue his musical studies with
Herr Lerchetizky.
On Friday night the assembly german
had It's annual meating, which was most
enthusiastic and satisfactory. SO much
business came up that 1t was found neces'
sary to adjourn until next TUESDAY night,
October eth. when the club officers VIII
9 elected for the ensuing season. There
is every prospect of Il brilliant season Tor
this popular organization.
One of the most delightful entertain
ments of the past week was a reception
rendered tn enewly elected State sccre-
tary of the Young Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, Miss Estelle Rudd. last
Tuesday evening at the home OF Misc
Annie Coffee. president Of Constant Y, on
Grove Avenue, opposite bidders Home
gate.
Miss Lillian Taylor sang several pieces
in her usual melodious voice, which wa
greatly appreciated. Miss Baylor and Mr.
Kennedy added excellent vocal music to
the occasion. Mrs. Jobson gave an inter
esting talk on tho work OF the union.
Miss Rudd also gave an admirable talk
on the work and It's possibilities. SHE
fully demonstrated By her charming per-
aonallty and thorough skill in the work
that the union made mistake In elect
ing her its State secretary. 1t was, indeed,
mastery talk, and grca tly enjoyed by
all present. She made lasting impression
on the hearts of her co-workers present.
The ladies OF the Retreat Board will
give an excursion to the world-famed
Caycrns of Luray on Wednesday, the 18th
of November. The Chesapeake and Ohio
train will leave the Main Street depot at
1910 A. NJ. and the excursionists will
reach Luray atN7 o'clock that evening.
They will leave Luray at IL O'Clock the
next morning. arriving in Richmond at :
P. NJ The price Of the ticket Is nine dol
lars. which includes round trip railroad
fare, stage transfer from the station to
the hotel, from the hotel to the Caverns,
from the Caverns to the station. admission
to the Caverns. supper. lodging, and
breakfast. The ladies hope that the beau-
tiful Indian summer may occur at this
time, as usual. but should the weather
be cold or inclement 1t would make 10
difference. as the Caverns remain at the
Same temperature, Sc degrees all the year,
and the cars and hotel are heated by
steam,
AS this excursion Is for the benefit OF
the Retreat for the Sick. 1t is thought that
many friends of that noble charity will
avail themselves OF tfc very moderate
rates to view the most wonderful chverns
in the United States.
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Richmond is fortunate in an addition to
its musical circle in the person Of Mrs.
Matte b. Thomas, of Washington.
Mrs. Thomas hns opened n studio for
voice culture at No. 1901 West Avenue.
and teaches the most approved method OF
voice placing She sings delightfully."-. as
we'll, and with gracious manners and a
interest Of her pupils besides making the
study of muse pleasant task for them
The choir of the Second Presbyterian
Church has been reorganiZed for the
winter, under the direction of Miss Mary
Willie smoot. the organist of the church,
with Miss katherine Belle Powell as
soprano; Miss Agnes Mccarthy as con-
tralto; Mr., j. audlcy Morton. Of the
roIl, - Iiptr aa tnnn
and Mr.. ], E. Dunbar as basso.
Tho choir, which is one OF the finest In
Richmond, Is ably seconded by an efl-
cient chorus.
Tho Confederate Memorial Literary--.So-
ciety will meet Wednesday, October 18Th
at noon.
Tho ladies' In charge OF the bazaar in
Manchester have every reason to be much
gratified, The attendance has been large,
and voting spirited. On Thursday night
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