The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27

flactOr III the advancement OF whist IN
Richmond Mrs. Fairfax Montague was
chosen as Mrs. Whites successor, the
other officers elected being Mrs. Basil
Spalding. vlce.presldent; Mrs. William
Gray, secretary, and Miss Claire Gull
sla,ime. treasurer The board OF COVER
f1ors for tho coming year will be Mrs.
Bland g. Smith, Mrs G. W. P. Brock,
Mrs. A. r. Wilmer. Mrs. Il. NJ. Hnrvie.
Mrs. Harrie Webster. Miss NJ. p. 1lar-
rls, Mrs. JanGs Keith, and Mrs. C. F..
Doyle.
After the meeting dainty refreshments
were served. The last meeting OF the
noon, after which the club will disband
for the summer.
Whist Tournament.
s Nine tables took part In the whist
tournament played at the Womans Club
on FRIDAY evening, the highest score
north and south being made by Mrs.
Williams, playing with Mrs. South.
Mrs. L. M. Woodward was north and
south.
In recognition Of the pleasure given the
gentlemen guests during the winter, they
presented set Of duplicate whist boards
to the club. A poctical farewell was
read by MIR. John Tyler and, after the
serving Of delightful refreshments, the
players disbanded for tho summer.
In Honor Of Miss Fry.
Miss Emma Mo.ehead Fry, Of Green's
boro, N. c., who spent the winter and
early spring in Richmnd with her aunt.
Mrs. ]. Allison Hodges. has recently re-
turned home and was the guest OF honor
last week at beautiful reception given
by her parents, Captain and Mrs. j. W..
Fry, In their home. N. $40 ELM Street.
Greensboro.
The Raleigh News and Observer makes
the following mention OF the entertain
ment in Which Richmond friends OF Miss
Fry will be Interested. 1t says:
The occasion was made one Of great
pleasure to something like two hun
bred guests The decorations were elab-
crate and arranged with the utmost
taste and artistic effect. A color scheme
profusion of roses formed a noticeable
part OF the decorations. The delightful
music OF Elam's orchestra added to the
enjoyment OF the guests. The debutante.
who was becomlngly gowned in white,
was with the members Of the party who
received In the south parloA and she
was the object OF much friendly inter-
est on the part of the large number
of friends Of her parents who called.
Miss Fry is bright and lively young
woman of an attractive appearance anu
demeanor and makes an interesting adj
diton to the social circle In which she
moves. She spent the winter In Rich
lnond where she made many friends.
Receiving In the south parlor with her
were her mother, Miss Stuart Jones, of
Charlotte; Miss Mary Burwell, of Chase
OitN Va; Miss Frances Lyon, Mrs.
n. w. Caldwell, of Winston; Mrs. T.
Allison Hodges, OF Richmond. In the
library punch was served and whittier
the guests were conducted by Mrs. S. G.
Fry. Miss Sue May Kirkland. Mrs. r.
+. Dalton and Mrs. Andrew Buford of
presided. Receiving in the
north parlor were Mrs. A. NJ. Scales and
Mrs. r. c. strudwick. while presiding
in the dning-room were Mrs. j. G.
Jr., Miss Lizzie Lindsay. Mrs.
z. P. Wharton, Mrs. D. A. Lundie and
Miss Matte Caldwell.
Class Recital.
The last monthly meeting of Miss
Copers vocal class was held yesterday,
May Goth, in the studio, No. 2o3 East
Franklin Street, at p NJ.
The program was enriched by contrl-
butionE from two of Miss Coper's
former pupils, Miss Margaret Slaughter,
who is now studying with Professor F.
c. Hair, and Miss Ollie Belle Howard,
the accomplished elocutionist. Refresh
ments we're served and a plea SAINT social
hour enjoyed.
The closing class exercises will take
place in the studio on the afternoons
Of June 18th and 18th.
Miss Minors Piano Class.
a recital by Miss zelle Minors piano
class will be given at Wonlan's Club,
No. I'll East Franklin Street, Tuesday
May goth, at $50 o'clock. The class will
be assisted by Miss Ellen Gordon Wor-
than, soprano; Miss Helen Portiaux,
contralto; Mr.. Arthur scrlvenor, bari
tone, and Mr.. L. r. Weitzel, accompa-
mist.
Special pupils Of the class OF 19ls-19OG
are Mr. Nt<lter G. Mercer, Miss Lee In
gles and Mrs. w. E. Thurston. Gradu-
ates of the regular class are Miss Rebec-
ca ID. Gordon and Mrs. Lily Hill Smith.
First intermediate class, Misses JAMIE
Simpson and Sarah Jefferson; second In
termedate. Misses Beulah AntASry Ida
West and Frances Crane; third inter-
mediate. Misses Linda Beveridge. Sadie
Neale, Mary Hawks and Lucille Massey;
primary. Misses Mary johnson, Eliza
beth Beveridge, Lucille cullingworth and
Annie bunker: beginning Of this session,
misses Ethel Watkins, Anna Linthicum,
Gladys Gashns. Annie Johnston, Kathe-
rine Gold. Wray Wharton and Vivian
Buchanan.
This Is the program in full:
Part 1.-Alla Turcn Sonata in A. Mo-
Fart; Misc jamie Simpson. Miss LINDA
Reveridge. Miss Frances Crane Miss
Marion Newman.
Elm Dance, Necke: Miss Wray whar.
tom.
Hush-a- Bye, Ortiz; Miss Gladys CAS-
kins and Miss Annie bunker.
4 (a) Song of Waiting, Ellen Wright:
(b) He Loves Me, Chad wick; Miss Ellen
Workman.
Mll-Wheel. cloy; Miss Anna Linthl-
cum,
Melodies. Or lao, Diabcli Ia No. /,
Vivian Buchanan; % No. A. Miss Kathe-