The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-01-13
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Hall greeted Mrs. l1nna Aloffett Tying
Of New York list evening In her splendid
Iprescntat ton Of the "l1oly Grail = uhd
the legends that have clustered around
Y It, and that huvo found expression IN
the poetry Of 1'ennyso,l and Lowell, the
music Of Wagner aid the great pnltts-
ings Of Abbey and Sargent i.
Given the inspiration Of n subject that
has ccntered III itself the highest Ideals
of humanity for centuries; add to the
inspiration the aid afforded by the genius
of the worlds mnstor painters ana me
throbblng ,ndcrtones Of music IN when
Wagner has given his message to hu-
n1nnity-put these things together INTO
head and heart that can truly CONCEIVE
and rightly interpret item, and the re-
suit reached BY Mrs. Tyng and inc m
fllencc exertcd by her upon her hearers
may be understood.
She was most happily introduceu lpss
Admiral 1Iarrlo Webster She began hGr
recital nv n reference to tho carly rcll-
gio,is legends of Britain, frnnce nho
Germany. She touched upon the mission
of the MINISTRIES, the tro,lbadours ana ING
crusades, then gave 4 brief nccount ~
Joseph, Of ArimaLhen ministry ~ lahs-
land and his founding OF glastonbury
Abbey. rho Arthurlan legend as tolo
in the Idylls OF tho King followed No.
turally, succeeded by Lohenerih mo
then by Pnrssfal, the latter pe!t's ~.
velopcd in each scene and very tlc !l'l's
illustrated.
rhe ending Of the last scene IN Pnrsiial
made also the ending of Part ]. IN the
lecture. An intcrlude or music, Win Il
violin recital from Miss Roberta Aden.
mud n piano accompaniment from MISS
Louise Williams, was the one feature
tbat seemed to render the evening just
what 1t should be In fitness ana har-
mony.
Part IT. brought In view or a famous
painting Of Sargenls and views OF .l'e
wonderful Abbey pictures in the Bostoh
Library. showing Abbey's idea OF Iehny
acn,s Holy Grail. Mrs. Tyng's comments
nnd explanations held the close attention
of her audience up 10 the last WORD.
Tho woman's Club, under whose au-
spces the lecture was given. must DC
congratulated again on having pro'lo ,t.
for the people Of Richmond so fin's III
crary, musical and artistic feast as that
which they enjoyed last night
Colonial Danes Meet.
The Colonial Danes had their meeting
last afternoon at No. T07 East frankilh
street. with full attendance for the
very Indictment weather, Reports were
heard from the different committees,
The sale OF the Colonial Dame calendar
las been eminently satisfactory, thls
genuine work Of art being appreciated
in the State and out OF It,
The Danes voted to give 500 towards
TN, purchase Of thu Carlisle House IN
alexandria,, one Of the oldest and most
historic houses in the United States.
Five new members were elected ana
ten new names pere proposed.
Resolutions of sympathy and respect
we're read to the memory Of the late
Mrs. Robert A. Gibson
The evening closed with the reading OF
a. delightful description OF the Carlisle
House.
Society Meetings.
On account Of incement weather, Tie
annual meeting Of the Cooperative work
cry Of Richn161ldss and Manchester mas
hccn postponed It'll January 18th. 1904,
s:15 P. NJ. at No. SOD East Grace street.
A full attendance is desired.
An important meeting OF the Rich
rond Chapter Daughters of the Confed-
eracy, viii he held in Lee Camp Hall at
d O'clock this afternoon. Arrangements
Will DO made for tho annual tea for be-
slowing IT,, crosses of honor on January
1ath, and for giving the assistance pledged
b. the Daughters to the Stuart Monu-
n.ent Fund.
Mrs. Randolph will receive no appllca-
tlons after to-day for crosses Of honor.
All subsequent applications will Jay over
until next Jun,,
The Central Committee Of the Associa-
tor for the Preservation of Virginia
Antiquities will meet at P. M. to-day
In the association rooms at No. 7O7 East
Franklin Street.
The marriage OF Miss Fanny Raymond
Clark to Mr.. William Edward Hancock,
formerly of this city, took place yester-
day at the home OF the brides mother,
Mrs Louise Clark, of East Broadway
louisville, Ky.
Miss Hallio Matthews attended tho
bride az maid Of honor and Mr. John De-
mess was best man. Mr.. Hancock is well
known and very popular in Richmond.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. Hyde, of New York. formerly Miss
Mary Mcclure. of Clarke county, who
came to Richmond to attend the unvcil-
girg of the Hunter Mcguire memorial
last week, remained over as Mrs. Nc
Cures guest unit. this week. Mr.. Hyde
accompanied his wife to Richmond
Mrs. russell bradford anu MISS NlhrS
Page Booker. OF tho University of Vir-
glnia will como to Richmond for tho
pi cscntaton on January 2lst OF Miss
Satan" by the University Dramatic Club
These ladies will look after the costuming
OF the leading female characters In tho
play.
Miss Helen O'FcrraI&i Is visiting Miss
Margaret Groomc, of Newport News,
Va,
Miss Katherine, Yonge. who is the sdest
OF Miss Alice Ould in Norfolk, has been
entertained several times since reaching
tho City by the Sea.
Miss Sue Seddon Wexford has returned
from Newport News where she went to
attend the wedding Of her brother, Mr..
Spottswood Wexford, taking place last
wcak in that city,
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Stayman spent
n part of the holidays very delightfully."- In
New York city.
Mr., and Mrs, William Byrd Page, OF