The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-16
Mr.. Harrison's Story.

"Thirteen original short stories,' says
the publisher, ''will be found in the June
number Of Smart Set. One In particular
'.Thc Ending of the Play is so a6-
sorbing in its dramatic interest and SO.
startling In its denoument that 1t Will
cause no slight discussion. Moreover, IT
introduces a now author to the pubic
Henry Sylnor Harrison"
q The publisher is Slightly In error, for
Mr. Harrison has already been most
favorably introduced to the Richmond
public through the medium, of other
magazines besides the Smart Set" Pos
sibly he has not hitherto shown such
a strong and distinctive touch ns that
Which renders Tho Ending of the Play,
remarkably forceful.
Mr., Harrlson's work as a literary critic
and author Identifies him with Rich
mond and his many friends here feel
lively interest In his work and much
qualification at his success
At the Wornan's Club.
Miss Maria Blair gave delightful talk
at the Woman's Club last afternoon oil
tho Works of George Frederick
Watts" whose recent death has turned
popular attention to tho merit of his
achievements in the world Of art.
Miss Blair is especially fitted BY her
kern perceptions and broad art education
to do full Justice to such subject ara
her lecture for that reason proved special
~ Interesting.
4 large number Of guests and members
we're present Doors and windows were
thrown wide open and tho fragrance OF
flowers was everywhere pcrceptiblc.
Light refreshments were served and the
social features OF the afternoon were
unusually charming.
Hebrew Memorial.
The Hebrew Memorial Association will
hold its annual memorial services ct 8
p NJ Wednesday at the Hebrew Gene
terry
Flowers may be sent to Miss Isoline
Moses at No. 1910 Park Avenue for deco
ration purposes.
Mr.. John F. Eggleston, of Richmond.
introduced by Mr.. Joseph Levy. Will de-
liver the annual address. The Rev. DR..
E. N. Calsch will make the opening and
closing prayer. The music Will be d.
rected by Professor Reinhardt who will
have with him Beth Ahabah choir
Company and Company B will join
tho procession to the cemetery, There
will be excellent car service from to S
on tho Chestnut Fiji line for all who wish
to join in the memorial services. which
The other Confederate organizations are,
invited to attend.
Observation-Disclosures.
Invitations have been issued for the
wedding of Miss Ethelyn Richardson,
daughter Of former Mayor and Mrs. John
Wesley Richardson, of Hampton Va,
to Mr.. Andrew Wallace Duncan, son OF
Mr.. William Graham Duncan, of Green
vile, Kentucky, and secretary and treas
urer OF the Duncan coal mines at Lu-
kcrne, and Of the Graham mines of Green
VILE of which his father is president.
The wedding will be celebrated In
Hampton Baptist Church, May 3lst. at
$50 o'clock In the afternoon, the Rev.
DR.. z. Pcndleton Jones officiating.
Miss Annie Isabel Richardson will be
maid of honor Miss Emma Richardson,
of Hampton; Miss Sallie Lee Coke Of
Norfolk; Miss Blanche Webb OF New
port News; Miss Katie Belle Duncan,
of Greenvllle, KY; Misc Sallie Bird Car
nett and Miss Katherine Whiting, Of
Hampton, will be bridesmaids. The maid
Of honor and the bridesmaids will wear
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