The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-18
MANY ENTERTAINMENTS BEING
PLANNED FOR THE VISITORS IN
THE CAPITOL CITY OF EAST
TENNESSEE.
PLANNING VACATIONS
COUNTRY HOMES ARE BEING
OPENED AND THE BEACHES AND
MOUNTAINS ARE ALREADY BE-
GINNING TO SEND OUT THEIR
CALLS TO THE PLEASURE
SEEKERS.

The Confederate reunion, which
takes place in Chattanooga the last
OF this month. is being much talked
about now A number of very at
fractive Virginia girls will act as
sponsors, and much entertaining IL
being planned in their honor. Ihe
beautiful old homes in Chattanooga
will be thrown open to guests, wnere
some OF the most distinguished peo-'
pie from all over the States viii be
welcomed in true Southern style
At this time Of the year vacation
Manning becomes a regular epidemic.
Young people are making their plans
for the summer outings at the beaches
and mountains, and the summer re-
sort people are opening their doors
and routing the dust In anticipation
of the pleasure of the gay society
which always freauents these places.
Beautiful old country homes around
Richmond are being opened. where
extend parties are the chief attrac-
tions.
Society In greatly interested In the
cantata 10 be given at the JEFFERSON
auditorium Monday evening. which
promises TO he a perfect success. with
some brilliant artists taking part and
prominent society women as patron
esses. Much entertaining has been
done this week for the distinguished
people visiting In town, Miss Nc
Adoo being the guest of honor at sew
erai very handsome dinner parties.
and thirty-fve members of the United
States Army war college. who are
making horseback tour OF tho Viz
ginia bat;lefields, were entertained at
n tea and reception at the Country
ala, GA laxs uft
followed by d dinner given in their
honor by Captain and Mrs. Joseph Z.
Willard a. the westmoreland club
Motor parties and trolley parties
are being planned TO go to Chester
Tuesday evening TO hear Mr.. John
PoweHs farewell recital. which Will
b. enc of the most delightful feat
ures OF the coming week.
Musical Cantata at Jefferson Audi
forum.
''The Rosemalden." to be given at
the jefferson auditorium tomorrow
evening. May 18th, Will be one of
the most attractive musicals ever
given in this city. and from an artis-
tic and social standpoint promises to
be a great success. The cantata Is
very popular, and the bright catchy
airs and solos will be artistically rem
dered by the Ashland Choral club and
some well known Soloists. Mrs. J. C.
Blasingame. soprano: Miss Frances
Lancaster. contralto: Mr.. Howard
Bryant, baritone, and DR.. NJ, koblen-
ger. tenor. All OF these artists have
splendid voices. and are great favor-
ties In musical circles In Richmond.
The Ashland Choral club. which
will do the chorus work, Is composed
OF forty vpices, all well trained. An
ished musicians. No pains have been
spared to make the entertainment a
social success in every respect. The
patronesses are a number of promi-
nent society women, whose names
stand for success In whatever they
undertake. They are Mesdames A.
J Montague. Frederick 8. Valentine.
John l.. williams. Conway NJ. Knox.
st. George NJ Anderson. Alexander
Cameron. Barton III. Wise, j. Jor-
don Leake, Churchill Chamberlain,
J. w. Henson, W. g. Pinder, Howard
Washburn, Barton III. Cameron. Fair
fax Jones, Meade Addison. James r.
Tyler. Clarence G.. Burton. George J.
Freddy, A. F. Shelton. J. r.. Cox,
]. c. Bowers, Thomas s. Floyd. p. T.
sydnor. w. w. Huntiey, Page John
son, j. C. Dobbfn. j. r.. Fox, r.. +.
Norment George +. King and Mrs.
Bette Valentine.
A bevy of young girls viii seel pro-
grams, candy. etc. and Mrs. Edward
Byrd and Miss Bessie Cardweil will
have charge Of this feature Of the en-
tertainment. Among the young girls
selected are: Misses Dollie Colston,
Eiixabeth AdamS Dollie Anderson
Adams, Verna Albert. Kathleen Hard
wicke, Aileen Graves. Lillian Beck.
Josephine Enright. Angie Simms and
Mary Simpson.
Captain and Mrs. Joseph e. willard
Entertain.
CAPTAIN and Mrs. Joseph e. Will
lard, Of West Franklin street. gave
ing at the Westmoreland club in hon..
or Of several army officers, who are
weekend guests at the Willar house.
Organ Recital.
Music lovers will be glad to know
that Professor BENJAMIN J. Potter will
give an organ recital at Park-Place
Methodist church Friday evening,
May 23d. at 8:l5 o'clock. There will
be q varied program Of instrumental
and vocal music. and UNDER the skill
full touch Of Professor Potter the
splendid new organ will be at its best.
The Home Mission society are send
ing out Invitations. but the public IL
invited 70 attend.
Professor Potter Ii now In New
York attending the annual meeting OF
the AMERICAN Guild OF Organista. and
on his return vii be. At Forest Hill for
the summer.
Attractive Entertainment.
The story Teliers' League Of Rich
m0nd VIII give m entertainment We'd
nssday. Nay alst, ut osclocs. IN the
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