The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-12

lectured on the legends Of the Wng-
merriam operas, is one OF The most bril-
haht aud gifted mem in the pulpit
here. and has been heard many times
az the club. Mrs. Ammo Atkinson Bur
'neitter. the musician Of the afternoon,
formerly lived In Virginia, ana has
spent good many years pcrfccting
her music abroad Some time ago Mrs
Burineister wag heard in Hichmonl ut
q brilliant concert. ana has but re-
Gently returned TO make her home In
this city. She interpreted the motives
Of the operas and played some Of the
selections best known from each
DR.. Macluchlun related in Il perfect
Is charming manner the wonderful old
legends and their origin that Inspired
the imagination and soul of the great
master of music. The stories are many
centuries old. and are more or less
familiar. and IL Is mainly these charm
Ing folk tales, hundreds OF years In
growing. that compose the stories OF
The famous operas and weave their
shining thread through the compile. led
tapestry OF the whole. IL makes
very deep impression on ones imagi-
nation, the wonderfully beautiful crca.
avn liz 6it1l
lachlan is most Interesting spea kcr
AMI his story III the legends was un-
folded in n very pleasing and delight
fui manner
Mrs. Burmcister is musician Of no
little note. ard her music yesterday
afternoon left nothing 10 be desired
! he difficulty OF the program lag in
the interpretations OF the music. and
therein lay 3irs. Burmeister's churm
and talent Through it all might be
heard the tread OF stately knights,
the tramp Of men III armor. the heart
beats OF women. whose souls were fire.
and above II the passion OF struggle
aud stress OF storm. sorrow sobbed
in the melody. and great love sounded
Its notes in the song. II was won
derful afternoop.
Mrs. Chiics NJ. Terrell was chairman
OF the afternoon. Mrs. Moses -. Hoge
and Mrs. W. a. Crenshaw were at the
coffee table, and Mrs Thomas Cary
johnson and Mrs. a. NJ Cover poured
tea
Invitations out.
Mrs a. Langstah Johnston has sent
out cards for reception 10 be given
on Thursday evening. December II.
from 3 10 II o'clock. in honor Of her
debuthHte daughter. Miss Luiie Green
how Johnston. The AFFAIR will be
given in the jefferson Hotel. and will
be very brilliant society event.
Miss Mary Johnston will entertain
at q tea from to O'Clock on the
afternoon of the same day, also In
honor OF Miss Lulie Johnston. Both
functions will he given al the JEFF
ferson.
DR. and Mrs. Christopher Tornpkins
all Srfr
Mary Tompkins, at two receptions TO
be given on the nights OF December 10
and 20 at the Tompkins home, ll6' East
Franklin Street.
Another affair to be given In honor
OF debutantes of the winter will be a
luncheon to be given by the Misses
Boykin tomorrow. The AFFAIR is in
coInpliment TO Misses Elizabeth Bent
ley and Margaret Freeman.
Mrs. De Soto Fitzgerald will give a
bridge luncheon at the Country Cluf
tomorrow in honor OF her sisterin-
law, Miss jamie Fitzgerald. OF New
York. Fifty guests will be enter
tained.
In New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Luce. OF Rich
mond. ere in New York for q short
visit and are at the Hotel Aston. Mr..
and Mrs. Luce have been visiting Mrs.
Luce's aunt and uncle. Mr.. ana Mrs.
Charles "A Brock, at their handsome
country home. Elmont. in Dorchester,
n. Y. Mrs Luce IL the granddaughter
OF Edward b. wesley. who at the time
of his death in 1906 was ninety-six
years old. and the only surviving
member OF the incorporators of the
New York Times Miss Luce. a daugh-
ter of Air. and Mrs. Luce. is attending
the Rye New York Seminary for young
ladies. and will return to her home
for the Christmas holidays.
siIer-McNeill.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McNeili have
sent out invitations Tor the marriage
of their daughter, Kate Douglas. TO
Captain Joseph Franklin Siler, United
States Army. medical corps. the cere-
mony TO take place Thursday evening,
December rs, at half-after o'clock,
in the chapel at the University OF Sir-
ginia. The wedding will be big
society event both In Virginia and in
army circles. and number of guests
from q distance will come to Char
lottesville TO attend the ceremony.
Visitors Entertained.
An exchange from Kinston, N. c.,
contains the following of interest here:
"On Thursday afternoon from $3.50
to $40 Mrs. Robert Murray Bryant
entertained in honor OF her guests,
Mrg. Mary Louise Bryant, Miss An
toinettc Bryant and Miss Mary Bryant
Jackson. of Franklin, at her hand
some home at the corner of Bright and
McI.ewean Streets. The decorations of
the homo were palms and holly and
lighted candles. In the receiving line
were Mrs, Robert Murray Bryant. in
apricot satin draped in chiffon. with
real lace; Mrs. Mary Louise Bryant, in
black satin; Miss Antoinette Bryant, in
pearl gray satin trimmed in duchess
lace, and Miss Mary Bryant Jackson, in
yellow messaline, with crystal fringe
and Flemish lace. A profusion OF