The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-21
WOMEN ano SOCIETY
MUSICAL OF THE wEDNEsDAY
 rr0nuTNG MUSICAL CLUE
Rosaiie Armistsad Higgina

MUSICAL OF THE WEDnhsDh.i i a
 MORNING MUSICAL CLgh.
 Music-lovers of Montgomery my opportunity of enjoying 2 rars at Ariacee Halls by the Wednesday Morn- inc Musical Club. In the music hfe cs tbe citv there has never been mu- sicsle more enjoyed, or more justly so. This club. although organized less than a year ago, has been pronouncea success. and has hlled long-feh need In this line.
 The first number on the program was chorus sung by fourteen mem
 Mrs. deorse waller. alto. whose voice is very sweet, sang two numbers we'll The piano duet by Professor Thomas and Miss Laura Chambers, was excei- ientiv rendered. Mrs. Ike 6inncns. who sane two numbers. was roundiy cn. cored. Her voice is very pleasing ana she sings With great expression.
 There was no number on the p.osrsanm am more enjoyed that the duet, See the Pale 1Ioon," sung by Mrs. Michael Cody. soprano. and Mrs. Robert Hanna, alto. Their voices blend perfectly.
 Miss Nellie wolff. who played two numbers on the violin, accompanied by Professor Thomas. charmed her audi ence Her lowing is very fine, and her technique wonderful. She plays with the strength of 8 man. Montgom. cry is justly proud sads6 of .nis So,es tseSs wss never sweeter than on As evening ih .couid IYn by Toistoi, Mrs. Dolores reasiey's voice is lovely and her two numbers were excellent. Too mucn praise cannot be accorded Mrs. Rienzi Thomas. Combined with . fine stage appearance. and a dramatic soprano voice of very unusul strength ana range. she compares fayorapiy wltn sirgers of note. Damrosch tested her voice and gave a very favorable criti- cism. She was repeatedly encored.
 Mrs, Stuart washburn's voice Is very satfsfying. and her number, the Jewel Song from Faust" was superb. Much of the succes of the concert was due to Professor Thomas. who has taken such a deep interest in the club. and who played all the accompaniments. After the program. he made short talk. in which he thanked Mir. R. J. Chambers for the use of the hall and MT. vanPelt for the pianos he has. so kindly loaned. This was the last meeting of the club for the season, but 1t win continue in the fall.
 The hall was filled with friends, who felt more than repaid. The following was the prosfam' ..
 MOOTlAn SeECnaQt Koven), vavotte in Gray (Reginald de Koven)--Mrs. George Waller, second alto.
 Piano Duet-Miss Laura Chambers
 Ali for You (Guy D,Hardelot).. Sup posing c. w. Bischoffl-Mrs Ike simon.
 Gossip---victor Harris.
 Duet. See the Pale Moon (F.' Cam pana--Mrs Michael Cody and Mrs Rob-
 sonata for Violin and Piano tGrieg). Allegro Andante. Allegro Vivace-- Miss Nell Wolff and MT. Thomas.
 Could I (Tolstoi) Minderhout.
 Duet, This and That tMeyer-Hel- mund) Miss Thweatt and Mrs Dolores
 Aria from Death of Joan of Arc (Bemberg)--Mrs.R Reinzi Thomas.
 Violin Solo, csardas tNachez)--Miss
 Jewel Song from Faust---Mrs. Stuart
 carmena twilson- -Fhys Kerbert. roNEAN CLUB CELEBRATEs
 M PRESIDENTS DAY.
 The last meeting pf the season. was held yesterday afternoon by the Ionian Club at the home Of Mrs. Phares Cole man. when they celebrated Presidents Dav.
 Mrs. coieman's home was beautifully decorated in sweet peass sun flowers and ribbon cane. At the beginning of the afternoon Mrs. w. T. Sheehah made a short talk in which she presented to rMs. Coleman. the retiring president. a bouGnet of flowers. in the club colors, purple and white. She thanked Mrs Coleman for her work during the past year.
 Mrs. Coleman responded with a very happy little speech and presented to the newly-elected president. Mrs, John Stratford, a. new. gayel for the club In turn. Mrs. Stratford responded, ask ing for the hearty cooperation of the members in the next years work.
 guessing contest was next enjoyed. The object was guessing the names of cities in the United States by giving some similar meaning. The prize. a beautiful pink and white hydrangea. was tied for by several ladies, but fell to Mrs. John Stratford
 A doggerel written and read by Mrs McDuff Cain on the subject of the past years work. Celebrated Women" proved very amusing.
 Punch was served during the afternoon from table beautifully decorated with pansies and snlilax. by Mrs. McDunf Cain and Mrs. Will Stratford.
 Delicious ice cream and cake in the club colors. purple and white. were en- 1oyed.
 Each members was entitled to bring guest. and there were about fifty present.
 RECEPTION IN HONOR OF
 MISSES DAVIS AND NORMAN.
 Professor c. Hammond and Miss Ed- son will entertain at a reception at the