The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-12-11
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The Rev. DIR. Henry M. woods and
Mrs. Woods. missionaries for thirty
five years at Hwai-an-fu. China, with
their daughter. Lily. are visiting Or.
Woods sister; Mrs. John Russell Samp-
son, In her home. SIS Brook road, Gin
ter Park.
l. Or. Woods was one of the trapsia-
tors of the Bible into Chinese and Is
the author of a number of BOOKS in
that difficult language. He has been
very busy visiting the churches since
his return to this country. DIR. and
Mrs. Woods are among the most inter-
esting visitors in the city this season.
Guiomsr Novaes Coming.
Richmond musicians are eagerly
awaiting the coming OF Senor,ts Guio-
mar Novaes, the Brazilian pianist, who
Will give recital orr Friday evening
of this week at $40 o'clock in the
Jefferson hotel auditorium under the
auspices of the Musicians Club OF
Richmond. Guiomar Novaes Is one of
the most youthful artists on the con-
Ger; stage and critics OF several coun-
tries speak of her performances as fol-
lows:
Leaving aside her virtuosity. which
lis perfect. she has a sorority altogeth .
.er exceptionai---round. warm. soft de-
licious to the senses. Her recital nlled
one Of the most beautiful evenings OF
the season. Courier Musical. Paris.
There is SO much of real charm
and unaffected grace in her playing.
such refinement Of the real kind that
fe Unborn and cannot be taught. that
one hardly ever pause. to think OF the
technique that is behind ~ Her SEN
sittve touch ard the fawiess reAne-
ment of her style were beyond praise "
London Daily Telegraph.
"One Of the most remarkable pianists
recently introduced to American audi
ences Is Miss Guiomar Novaes. who
gave her second recital yesterday after
noon. With unassuming grace Miss
Novaes played a program Of startling
variety In way that impressed upon
the guidance the fact that she IL an
artisY Of real talent without manner
isr1s or freakish interpretations she
PLAYED her numbers, and she seldom
failed 10 move her hearers to prolonged
applause with each one Miss Novaes
is master Of rhythmic effect The
New York Herald,
Personals.
Miss Mabel Warren has returned
from stanton whore she was the
suest of Miss Catherine Holt and at
tended the Christmas bali given Satur-
dav evening by the stanton Military
academy students.
Rev John A Tate. who is stationed
in Norfolk, Is visiting n; his home on
the Southside.
Miss Fannie ITaines of stanton, Is
spending several weeks in this city.
Tuylov--Smart.
Nr and Mrs George w Smart an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter Louise AInhs. to Melvin Hunter
TAYLOR. at 1880 o'clock yesterday
a nt
the home ~ the bride. 1lot Bainerid
street by the Rev John A. Tate. until
recently pastor of the cowardin- Ave-
nue. Christian church, Mr. and Mrs.
TAYLOR had 10 forego their trip to
Northern cities on account of the recent
Illness Of the latter, For this reason
tho marriage was quiet one. only the
immediate far'i N-esent Mr. and
Mrs Taylor will, make their home in
south Richmond
Artists ut Home Today.
Mrs Henry Gibson Houston. Nis~
Adele Clark and Miss Nora Houston
u'il he At home in their ntslier, It's
tast Franklin street. this afternoon
from to s o'clock
Mrs. Houston and Tire Misses Hous-
ION and Clark received their friends
on Wednesdays all last winter and
many delightful informal afternoons
were enjoyed.
Interesting Cia.. Today.
An interesting class has just been
organized at William Fox school In
dressmaking for women in the COM
munity. Many pupils were registered
last week but new ones are sim being
received. The class meets at $50
o'clock this afternoon in William Fox
school and all women interested are
eligible Miss I.aetitia Roper is the In
struetor and she meets her pupils every
Monday and "Wednesday afternoon IN
the s~@ 4rtsss-., r .lst SRI -
s4Ass.} ~ ~ :, lsst< SSe..4 ~ ~ X,
Kind connected with the class. In
struction is free. The class was or
Eanixed two years ago and has been
meeting regularly each session and in
terest in the work has greatly in
creased There are no preliminary re-
quirements for enrolment,
Church Lwwcheons.
The Peterkin Guild OF st. James
Episcopal church will have it's annual
Christmas sale and luncheon at the
parish house today beginning at II
O'Clock, and Mrs. John Young is presi-
dent of the guild Mrs. Pryor Davis,
vice president. Mrs George King, re-
cording secretary. Mrs. Tucker Harri-
SON corresponding secretary, Mrs. H,
n. Litchford. treasurer. Luncheon will
be served at / o'clock
The women of Seventh Street Chris
tian church VIII hold n Christmas sale
In the annex today. Dinners will be
served and fancy articles sold. The
chairmen OF the committee in charge
are; Fancy work. Mrs C. w. Morris
miscellaneous. Mrs. C.. &. Leidy: country
store. Mrs. @. r. reaseley
Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses have been issued
10 the following couples:
J, NJ, Slater and Goidie l.. Edwards
SON.
J 4. Halford, of Norfolk. and Evelyn
n. Mcguire,
e. A. Syde and Mary Suge.