The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-27
FEMALE. NORMAL SCHOOL.
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STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. FARM.
WILLIE, VA, Dec. 2G.-che children Of tho
kindergarten were very happy In entor-
tanning their parents and friends on We'd
nesday morning After many charming
little songs and games. Miss FreebDrn
told the story OF Christmas most impress
slvely. Then followed other songs and
games. after which d large Christmas
tree. ornamented and loaded by the work
of the children themselves, was stripped
( OF It's pretty interesting fruit, which was
distributed among parents brothers and
sisters, BY the happy little makers.
VA Those who had frequently visited tho
kindergarten during the fall were most
gratihed on the very evident improvement
"A of the children, who gather around Miss
Freeborn each day, The changes which
have taken place are truly wonderful, and
surely cannot be outgrown In aAlifetime.
Without doubt, the most delightful 80
cial gathering Of tho season was tho
meeting Of the Faculty Journal Club wi Il
President and Mrs. Jarmarl, on Tuesday
evening. II was the anniversary Of the
marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jarman, but
this fact had been kept secret. and the
guests had no idea OF tho happy event
until the strains of Mendelssohn's Wed.
and groom entered the parlor. stopping
under the same marriage tree which hung
over them twelve years ago, Instantly
they were surrounded by a circle Of smil-
ling friends, eager. to offer their congratu'
&lations and good wishes. and for soma
time nothing could lie heard but happy
confusion of laughter and greetings Mrs
Jnrna wore her wedding gown, rich,
heavy white Silk, OF a quaint by-gone
fashion, which detracted nothing from,
but rather added to the charms Of the
wearer. feas...et .tif.1 VI
4 After some very enjoyable music by
Mr.. and Mrs. Jarman, Mr.Jones and Mr.
Nation dainty, delicious supper was
A.eryed tfs ISL s5@
When the guests departed at a late hour
each was given pretty souvenir-a
tiny box of wedding cake. TO ''dream on. :"
tpresuma bly,. i5-is 7s
It is unanimously agreed that our popu-
lar president and his charming wife en-
body the highest ideals Of gracious hospi-
tally.
The Normal school is quieter than It has
been for several months. Tho halls seen,
almost deserted-only about seventy-nye
out of the hundreds Of girls are spending
theirvacation in the building. They seem
CllSCk1y rC0uAOtlSCA CIV she'VPSb o'A oeAS
r that Mrs. Morrison and Mr., Cox. with
their corps Of able assistants. have left
no stone unturned to give them Joyous
Christmas vacation. There are three mail
calls each day. and the girls are allowed
to visit around from room to room, and
from table to table In tho dlnlng-room
as much as they wish The most popular
form OF fun seems 10 be having ten or
twelve girls spend the night In one room,
with different party, and a different
room each night. A very few girls are
working industriously, but tho majority
are wise enough to useins was Intended
this needed opportunity for rest and re-
creations
Il. AT four O clock on Christmas day Mrs.
Morrison entertained at dinner with the
girls, al the nlombers OF the fauculty who
remain In town. y aS
The following teachers are at their
homes during tho holidays! Miss Annie
Kuizer, Front Royal; Miss Luie e. Win,
ston, Richmond; Miss Lila London. Roam
oke; Miss Fannie Dunn Petersburg; Miss
Helen Blacklston. Hampton; Miss Natn-
lie. Lancaster and Miss Estellc snithey,
Ashland. X
Miss Annie Doughty, 'o3. onancock. Is
the guest ,of Miss Courtney Cox.
Miss Justine PiclsrelIs 90. Petersburg,
spent the day In Farmyllle Monday.