The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-06-10
.W.C.T.U. CELEBRATION
AND RECEPTION HELD
white Rfsbcners Enjoy Elaborate
Social Functfon at Home Of
Mrs. w. NJ. Bickers.

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There was an enjoyable white Rib.
bon social function heartily enjoyed by
one hundred w. c. T. u. members and
friends at the home of Mrs w. M. Bick.
ers on Tuesday evening. The occasion
was the twentieth anniversary celebra
tion of East End Union, and a reception
the union rendered Mrs. Helen Hewitt
Green, of Norfolk, who is I'm the city
for weeks itinerary In the capacity
of organiser and lecturer under the
auspices Of the Bi-county Union.
The home of the local and Bf-couny
Unions president was filled to its ut.
most capacity. the crowd OVERLOOKING
into the porches The pariors were dec
GRATED with beautiful floral bouquets.
After prayer by DIR. D. q. Wilson
the president heartily welcomed the
company and briefly reviewed the sue
cessful history OF East End Union. Then
followed the following numbers Of q
delightful program:
Violin solo by little Master Mayo, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Louis g. Mayo Mrs
Mayo playing the piano accompaniment
The little musical genius had to re-
spond to hearty encore, and his per-
Torrance wa splendid. .
Cute recitation by little Miss Whey
Todd.
Sentimental vocal solo, exclusively
rendered by Mrs Mary 9. Danner. Mrs
Martenstsin. accompanied. Mrs. DAN
ner's sweet voice and expressiveness
won the company and she had to re-
spond to a hearty encore, and then the
company wanted more.
Recitation by Miss Florence Kidd
who has won several W. C. r. u. ora.
toricaI medals and always gets APP
plause.
Solo. when We Come to the End OF
a Perfect Day" nicely sung by Mr.
Thomas Z. Bickers. Mas Pearl Wilson
accompanist
Introduction of Mrs. Helen HEWITT
Green and graceful response by the dis
tingufshed guest. Her remarks were In
exquisite taste and she made A fine
some bouquet Of choice flowers at her
corsage. which was sent her from the
florist by tpe four sons OF Mrs Mary 8
Danner Howard. Frank. Carson and
Edward.
Vocal solos superbly rendered by the
celebrated Richmond basso. Mr. Marten-
stein: Mrs. Martenstein. accompanies
The storm OF applause did not ceass
until Mr. Martenstein consented to sins
again. and hts second song also scored
a feature triumph. Mrs. Martenstein's
Short and graceful address by Mrs
e. 3. Clement. State treasurer, eiicitins
applause.
Vocal duet. nicely sung by Mr. Lyu-
wood Cosby and Mics Oracle Dodd
which brought forth much applause.
Vocal solo by Mrs. Leidy. which was
very sweetly sung and ELECTED hearty
applause.
Recitation of an original poem by
Mrs Helen Hewitt Green. when Ny
ship Comes In" This poem has bsen
and its splendid Interpretation by its
accomplished author was a great treat
to the company.
Vocal solo by Mr.. r. e. Biekers. his
wife accompanied; nicely sung and
greatly enjoyed.
Following the program OF exercises
the company was served seasonabic re-
freshment and there was very en-.
toyabie season Of social conc6urss.
Those assisting tie hostess In re.
ceiving were Mrs. Mary 8. Danner
Misses Pearl Valentine and Oracle
Dodd. The company comprised repre-
sentatives from the several general sec
lions of the city and portions OF Ches-
terfeld and Henrieo.
There were score Of honorary
(maler White Ribbonere IN the party
The guests were gracious in their ac-
Acknowledgements to their hostess for the
very pleasant evening and were much
pleased with the guest Of honor.
Tender references were made 70 Mrs
A. T.. Walt. the first president Of the
Union. and Mrs. Martha Lee, one Of
the pioneers, who has now ''passd over
the river The president made grace.
full reference to one Of the oldest mem.
bers OF the Union. and who was present
on the occasion. Mrs thinner. mothei
of Policeman thinner.