The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-06-25
MANCHESTER AFFAIRS.
From our Reporter in that Town.

M.soSIc.-The Masons of our town cele-
bratcd St. Johns day. They attended di-
vine service at the Methodist Church,
where the Rev. w. +. Edwards delivered
a most eloquent and impressive sermon
from Mark, sixth chapter, sixteenth
verse. The church was crowded to excess.
After the service the fraternity repaired
to their hall, where q sumptuous repast
awaited them. In the evening most of the
members visited Richmond and took part
in the exercises there. The following is
list of the officers elected for the ensuing
term: Joseph +. Seaward, M; II. Fitz-
gerald, Jr., S. W.; G. 7. Blanton, J. W.;
K. II. Talley, S.; William Bradley, T.; J.
C. Wells, S. D.; A. Fitzgerald, j. W.; A.
j. Simmons, S. and T.; Rev. w. +. Ed
wards, G.. A list Of the officers Of the
Chapter will be published in to-morrow's
issue. We desire to render our sincere
Acknowledgements to one and all for favors
and attentions received.
SUNDAY SCHOoIs.-At last, after many
months spent in fruitless attempts, the fe-
male portion of the Baptist Sabbath school
succeeded on yesterday in obtaining
Target number of scholars than the boys.
THIS was quite triumph. We would
advise our boys to redeem themselves
next Sabbath, if they can, for in this
rivalry they show no want Of gallantry
by getting ahead Of the girls. This gene
rous spirit of emulation without envy Gre
ates an additional interest in the school.
As an apology for the small number OF
bows. We are requested to say that the ap-
pcarance of a monkey in the lower portion
of the town prevented the attendance OF
great MANY. TO whom such an exhibition
was a novelty. We shall request the
k.eper of that animal to keep him confined
~, newt Sabbath until after Sabbath school
hours.
Methodist Church contemplate having =
pie mic sometime during the coming month.
! 1t would be quite recreation for the
young people. This school is in most
! iiourishing condition.
MEMORIAL LAssOcIATION.-The Ladies'
Memorial Association will meet at the
Methodist Church on Tuesday evening at
s O'Clock. A full attendance Is requested.
We append list of the officers: Presi.
dent, Mrs. Robert Baird; Vice-Prcsidents,
! hlSs -. Ss oucu, NiSS nhh "Sioi6>'s An'Ss
Judge CIopton, and Mrs. General Logan |;
Recording Secretary, Miss Mag. Allen:
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. L. X. Childs:
Managers, Madames T. II. Gary, Edwards,
Ferguson, Fuqua, Overton, Walker, bax-
ter, Matthews, W. /. Holt, W. Z. Hatcher,
Hancock, Taylor, Hooper, Ambers, and
Misses Perdue, Patterson, Wrenn, last
wood, Gibbs, A. Baird, L. Baird, Whit
worth, Weisiger, and Clopton.
There will be another attempt at holding
a meeting Of the citizens, for the PUPPIES, paspJ,sS,
Of cooperating with the Ladies' AemoriM
Association, at the Town Hall tonight 1t
\ O'clock, and we urge our fellow-citixens
70 rouse from their apathy, come to this
meeting and prove that 1--WE We are ar. no, . dead to
tho eau Of duty: anS S ncar uo' ,Sa As SoSs; ,sn
hard listed mechanic and laborer, who 80
nobly performed their part during the late
war, as well ss our merchanta and pyolss,
si0nsi men, coue one and q, a.,