The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-20
Enjoyable Concert.

Enjoyable Concert.
a large audience assembled in the
Woman's Club last evening, when n n
enjoyable concert was given for the
benefit OF the Kindergarten Alu,nnae
Association
Mrs John Murphy. ono of Richmond
most popular soloists. sang several
selections. her duet with Mr.. Douglas
Gordon being one OF the most enjoyable
numbers on the program.
Mrs. Frank Duke, who has appcaret,
In several delightful violin recitals
here during the past winter. and who
by her remarkably brilliant playing
has given much pleasure to Richmond
audiences. was at her best last evening
and was heartily applauded.
Miss Grace Greenwood was as al
ways. graceful and charming. her fun
contralto being heard to advantage in
number OF songs
Mr.. Frank Cosby was accompanies
and gave finish and polish to each
number by his sympathetic playing.
Patronesses of the evening wero Mrs.
Thomas Scott. Mrs. Cary Mrs. W. w.
Archer. Mrs Il. c. Minor, Mrs. George
Ben Johnston. Miss Claire Guillaume,
Mrs. Egbert Leigh, Mrs. j. Aston
Cabcn, Mrs. w. r. Cox. Miss Alice
Parker, Mrs. B. B. Valentine and Mrs.
Richard Meade.
Proceeds will be used to found
scholarship In the Richmond Training
School for 1iindergartners.
Annual Reception.
The fifth annual reception given to
the gentlemen ~ the Woman's Study
Club of Highland Springs on Wcdnes-
day night. in Library Hall. was one
of the most enjoyable events of the
year. About one hundred guests were
present. The hall was prettily decor
ated, the color scheme being the club
colors-purple and white Palms, potted
ferns and spring flowers were in evil
dcnce everywhere.
The receiving party. handsomely
gowned in white. stood in front OF
mass of palms. Those on the commit
tee were Mrs. Marion T. Read. Miss
Izora De Wolf. Mrs. Maria vinal. Mrs.
Fannie Boyce Hubbard. Mrs. Annie
Weeks and Mrs. Kate G. Read.
The address of welcome was delivered
by the president. Mrs. Marion Read. the
response being made by Mrs. Marion
j. Savage, the founder and first presi-
dent of the club.
Rev. r. w. Savage then gave fine
talk THE Sex Paramount" by Miss
Izora De Wolk. sparkling with wit and
humor, was greatly enjoyed: "The Dis
covery OF Highland Springs" by Mr.
Fred Barbour. was brimfui of sound
logic. interspersed with fun: Rev. John
l.. Robinson delivered a short address
highly commanding the club on It's
growth and work, and dwelling espe-
cially on the keynote OF tho club
Harmony" Music by the West End
ANGELS closed the program.
A banquet followed. served by the
refreshment committee, headed by Mrs.
Waterman NJ. Citerlcy. the chairman.
who spared no pains In making this
feature a success. The chairman OF the
committee on decorations was MIS-
Frank p Read, and Mrs. Annie Weeks
was chairman OF the entertainment
committee The ladies in charge were
all highly compltmented on their WORN
Annual Meeting.
The annual meeting OF the RlchWonu
Education Association, which Will be
held in the hall OF the House OF Dele
gates on Tuesday at $40 2. NJ, Will
he of unusual interest. as some mat
ters OF vital Importance to the WORK
in city schools will be brought Tor
ward at that time. The election or
officers for the ensuing year will also
be held.
During the absence of Mrs. B. B.
Munford, president of the association.
the executive office has been directed
by Mrs. L. r. Dashiell, first vice-presi-
dent. The other officers are Mr.. Albert
H. Hill. secretary. and Mr.. Irving r.
Campbell. treasurer. Tho membership
now exceeds 900. which is probably tho
largest association of this character
in the entire South. 1t is confidently
expected that all the friends of i'm
provement in educational work VIII DC
present.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. Jeffrey Montague has returned
from Washington, D. G.
Mrs. w. II. Rudd. OF Belona, Pow
.hatan county is In the city. to be with.
her daughter, Mrs. r. G. Porter, who
Is III at Retreat for the Sick.
Miss Lula Mills. OF Gilman, Va, will
visit relatives in Richmond during the
reunion.
Miss Elizabeth Conway Is the guest
of Mrs. Leslie Young. No. lis North
Lombardy Street.
Mr.. j. S. Perry has returned to. Roam
oke. after spending three weeks in
this city for the purpose OF UNDER
going medical treatment
Mr.. r. w. Watkins spent several
days in South Boston last week.
Among those who attended tho
Walker-Snyder marriage in Norfolk
Wednesday were Mrs. r. Jacobs, Mrs.
n N !, ryan an, and Mrs. T. E. 5ernson' Of
Mr.. and Mrs Aurelius q. Chewning,
of Roanoke, have issued invitations for
the marriage Of their daughter. Rettle
Morrison, to Mr.. Frank Howard Camp
bell. of I4ewisburg, W. Va. The mar
riage is announced to take place Tues
day, April 3Oth, In Calvary Baptist
Church. Roanoke.
Miss Annie Belle Barksdale has re-
turned from visit to friends In Pc
tersburg.
Mr.. r. Tate Irvine of Big Stone Gap.
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