The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-26
Hiss Booker's Success,

The London Times. in a recent issue,
makes a most complimentary mention OF
the successful debut in London Of MISS
Betty Burwell Booker, mention awaken
Ing thrill of responsive JOY and pride
In the hearts OF many Richmond friends
who have known Miss Booker from enid
hood. and are watching every develop
ment OF her professional career with the
greatest pleasure and interest
Her first London appearance was at an
annual concert given under the direction
OF Mr.. Wilhelm CAM in the Empress
rooms. when she captivated large hu.
dIence In several solos which brought out
the beautiful q:a.!.:, CT her soprano VOICE
and showed the excellence of the train
Ing wh!ch she has had.
Miss Booker's singing subsequently gave
great delight at musical In kwich ST.
Clinton and Lady Gawkins we're the
hosts OF tho evening. Among the guests
on thai occasion were MIR. Balfour, Prime
Minister OF England; Mr.. Asauith, the
Russian Ambassador; Mr.. Joseph Cham
berlain the English Colonial Secretary,
and Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan. OF New
York.
On the afternoon of Monday. July 18th.
Miss Booker was one OF distinguished
number OF artists who rendered their
services In a grand morning concert,
taking place at weInborno House. Airing
ton Street, London. under the patronage
OF Queen Alexandra for the benefit OF the
Welsh Industries Association. Others
who took part with Miss Booker In this
concert were: The Countess Valda
Gleichen. Lady Deau-Paul, Mrs. George
Corvallis West, Mrs. George swlnton,
Miss Muriel .iilson. Miss Katherine
Jones, Mr.. John Thomas. Harpist to the
King; Monster Holman. Or. Lierhammer,
md thu Cynric Choir
+ In Welsh costume.
Patronesses OF the concert included the
Duchess of Beaufort. the countess OF
Powis, the Countess OF Dundonald the
Countess OF Darlington. the Viscountess
Maitland, Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, Lady
Windsor, Lady Mostyn. Lady Penrhyn.
Lady Sandhurst. Lady Aberdeen Lady
Dilwyn Llewelyn and others.
Miss Booker will spend the month OF
August In Switzerland, with Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Barton French. of New York. Her ca
rcer as concert singer now seems Well
assured, though just where her engage
ments for next season will take her has
not yet been definitely decided. Should
she come to America 1t Is probable that
she will revisit Richmond, and meet her
old friends here agd!n, That they would
welcome her most warmly goes without
the saying.
Miss Martha Mosby snead easily and
most pleasantly recalled by all Richmond
people, entertained the Mendessohn Mu-
sic Club delightfully."- last Friday evening
a. Careby Hall. the home OF DR.. and
Mrs. William e. Hatcher, OF Fork Union,
Va
A charming programme was given
executed by Miss Lilly Ford snead and
Miss Edith Logwood Hatcher, The host
ess of the occasion sang a number Of
choice selections.
Miss Iottie Moon. missionary to China,
is the guest OF Mrs. William e. Hatcher.
Others enjoying her hospitality are Mrs.
c. l.. DeAiott. of Charlottesville; Mrs.
FIdridgc 3. Hatcher, of Baltimore, and
Mr. James Shepherd. Of Richmond.
Miss Elizabeth Hatcher entertained
Tuesday evening at her home In honor OF
Miss Frances Wolsey McGarvey, OF
Brooklyn. The lawn was beautifully dec
Grated with Japanese lanterns and the
effect was most pleasing.
Progressive hearts was the game of tho
evening, tally cards showing Gibson heads
done in water colors. Covers were laid
at the daisy table on the lawn for thirty.
Those invited were Miss Martha Mosby
Enead, Miss Bessie Travers Snead, Miss
Hattie Hughes, Miss Matte Oppenheimer.
Miss Daisy Snead, Miss Carrie Snead, OF
Fork Union: Miss Jones. of Birmingham:
Miss Mary whitehurst. OF Norfolk; Miss
Petit, of Palmyra Mr.. John Cutchins
and Mr.. J. p. Shepherd. Jr., OF Richmond;
Mr.. Paul Petit, Of Palmyra; Messrs. Err
nest and Fletcher Burgess, Mr.. Gilmore
Snead, Mr.. Cary Hughes, Mr., Dabney
Cosby and DR.. Wright, OF Fork Union.
Studying Vocal Music.
Miss Edwlna r, Newman and Miss Pat
tie Virginia Isaacs left last week tor
New York. where they are to spend some
time studying vocal music.
Miss Isaacs Inns a sweet contralto