The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-19
THE ARTISTS CONCERT
WAS 4 FINE SUCCESS
The Ashland Choral Club is
Making Fine Progress With
Operas.
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ASHLAND, VA. January 1s.-Ths ar
lists concert, under the management N
Mrs. Edward Latham ouaries. in the new
school building here tonight. proved a
decided success. the hall being crowded
to the limit. The singing or choice selec-
tons by Miss Pattie Isaacs. OF Rich
mond; Mrs. Quarles. Mr. r. Lynn Tucker
and Mr. A. z. Coulter were particularly
appreciated. AIRS. r. E. Blackwell pre-
sided at the piano as acconpanlst in a
masterful manner. Mr.. Victor Mcneil.
violinIst, rendered several pieces. particu-
larly Rats "Cavatina," which was much
applaudcd. The proceeds were for the
benefit OF the new piano fund of the pub
lie school, and were quite satisfactory.
Mr. Charles K. Pendieton, adrninistra-
tor OF the estate of his son. Thomas W.
PeEdleton. has Just received notice of the
decision OF the Supreme Court OF Vir-
GINA affirming the decision OF the lower
courts of 5000 damages from the Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac Rail
road Company for tho killing of his son
here two years ago on the tracks OF this
railroad.
The rehearsal OF the Ashland Choral
Club last night In tho college chapel. OF
Gounod's Redemption" under the direc-
spirited. The work OF the chorus was
considerably augmented last night by the
tenor leads of Mr.. a. f.. Coulter. OF Ash
land, who has just returned from San
Domingo. The club is making rapid and
careful progress with tho Redemption"
and will take up the "Stabat Mater at
the next rehearsal. and the MAY Queen.
later on. It has been arranged that DR..
Peters, the conductor OF the Wednesday
NlVy1~ ty, Dt-E . a-4 "A Il.
land chorus for one or two rehearsala
In February.
Mrs. @. w. Weisiger. formerly Mics
Snellings. has returned from visit to
Boydton. Va. and took part as accom-.
PIANIST for the Ashland Choral Club at
Its rehearsal in the chapel last night.
There will be a called meeting Of the
Town Council Friday night, for the pur-
pose OF considering proportion from Mr..
John d. Harris. OF Philadelphia, for build.
Ing o sewerage and water and gas plant
at Ashland. Mr.. Harris represents Phila-
dolphin CAPITALISTS, and will spend the day
+ in Ashland tomorrow. going over the
ground here. The object Of his visit now
is to ascertain II the franchise can be
satisfactorily secured In Ashland for these
exclusive privileges by a private corpora
ton.
Mrs, Mary Wood Coombs, OF Boston,
who will be pleasantly recalled as a,per-
8manent boarder at the Henry Clay Inn
last year. has recently married. and wal
visit Ashland next week.
MT. Carter Redd, superintendent Of pub-
10 schools OF Hanover, was In town to-
day and visited the new school here.
Mrs, DR.. Henry Rose Carter will enter.
tain friends this evening at c;atd party
at her residence here.
A number OF the specia lAfrisnds OF the
family OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles X. Pen.
dleton. visited their home yesterday. and
to-day. to review the wedding presents d
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cox. recently mars
ride. There are nearly four hundred press
ents. consisting OF rare and valuable sil-
yer and cut glass;
Miss Belle Harris. Of Frederl---s Hall,
Va. lis the guest of Mrs, DR.. Henry Rosl
Carter,
Mrs. Doctor Eugene Pendleton ana littl(
daughter, Anne, who have been guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. @. X. Pndleton. left to-day
for their homo In Loulsa- H.