The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-24
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The following complimentary mentlot
made by Mr.. John Temple Graves IN re-
card to the recent appearance OF Mrs.
pessie Miller Oton at the Georgia Con-
Tolerate Veterans Home. WILL be read
with pleasure by Mrs. Oton's many Rich
nond friends. Mr. Graves says:
~ could have listened TO her all night.
That was the sentiment OF one OF the
veterans at the Soldiers 4ome Ihur sohS
afternoon, and the sentiment was echoeo
h, the fortunate guests who attended the
beautiful recital afforded the veterans by
Mrs. Oton. A child Of the Confectionery
she went among her fathers comrades
II recall q few "reminiscences OF the ear
" DAYS when as a little one she sang,
"Open the gates as high S the Sky, ana
Let Jeff Davis men pass BY. tear crop
glistencd In her soulful eyes as she rectllt-
ed the scene, and sympathetic molsteh-
Ing was eS,, erenced by many Of those
listening to her.
When she recited Father Ryan's Sword
of Robert Lee the old soldiers Joy
lnew no bound and with one accord they
gave the charming reader the olu-unne
'.rcbe yell" and burst into song Win
organ panlment-'We are oiu-
Time Confedera tes
II was indeed happy hour for the
men who fought for their country,
Alter the recital closed 1t was Win
nride that each soldier took the hand of
their guest. and II the gentle mana SUI
fered severe pressure it was
reyerence FOR the noble woman that en-
courAged It.
Mrs. oton leaves in few days for
recitals elsewhere and Atlanta may hear
her some time In November. She has
been absent eight years, but her lhcom-
parable art has lost none OF It's charms.
end the public she captured ten years
ago will give her cordial welcome.
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The Grace Episcopal Church School OF
Arts. originated by Mrs. Charles e.
Grabowskil three years ago, has been
ponderfuIly.i successful. and opens It's
faurth session. undtr the most favorable
auspices 1t is a great work ana open to
all denominations,
A recital In which the programme Will
be presented by Mrs. w. f. Thurston ana
her professional class, will take place IN
The Wonans Club, December lst, at $50
o'clock.
Mrs. Maudt Porter Gum will give some
OF her beautiful vocal selections and the
Virginia Glee Club will also be present to
the enjoyment OF the audience
Those taking part in the recital VIII
be- Mrs ". q, Thurston, mrs, Y, =.
Walker, Miss Oliebell HARDWOOD. Miss
Lura and hiss Lily Hechler.
A called meeting Of the Ladies Masonic
Auxiliary will be held at IL o'clock THIS
morning In the Masonic Temple. All
members are requested to be present,
November 26th will be Donation Day
at the Childrens Home, corner OF Thir-
ty-second and Clay Streets. The Homo
will be- open from 10 a, NJ 10 r. NJ TO
receive dona uons.
The Kate Wheelock Whist Club will
meet this afternoon at O'Clock in the
kome Of Mrs. .. T. Vans, No. 2t5
Franklin Street
AS this is the first autumn meeting OF
the club all the members are specially
requested to be present
Invitations have been issued by Mrs.
Isabel RiveE Wolfe for the marriage OF
her daughter, Miss He1tia May to Mr..
John Shelton White, the ceremony TO be
performed in Christ Episcopal Church,
Sharlottesviile. Va, by the rector. the
Rev Harry 3. Lee"
Miss Wolfe is d granddaughter OF the
late Mr.. George G. Rves and Is one OF
the most attractive young ladies' "
Charlottesville and at the University OF
Virginia Mr., White Is son OF judge
John M White and Is extremely popu'
lar. ..e young couple have a host Of
Richmond friends
Thanksgiving Service.
A Thanksgiving service viii be held al