Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-03-11

engaged in putting up stable. The
walls had been raised, the rafters put up
and they were putting on the last course
of shingles, both Of them being on the
comb of the house, which was 81 feet
high, when without moments warning,
the walls sprang out and the whole
building fell with a loud crash. A
crowd was soon attracted thither, among
which was We sidewalk man, and the
two men were rescued from the debris
of the ruins. Mr.. Mitchell was appa-
rently not badly hurt, Mr.. Jones, how
ever, was insehsible. DIR. NJ. NJ. Butler
was called, and after he was somewhat
revived had him removed to his home
While no bones are broken, 1t Is thought
he has sustained severe internal injuries.
He is suffering very much this morning.
The failure to brace the building is the
cause of the disaster. DR.. Sullins in
forms me that he had repeatedly warned
the wOrkmen TO- brace 1t before putting
on the roof, and was in the stable only a
few moments previous to its fall. Mr..
Jones thought the building would hold
, together until the roof was on, when he
intended to put in the necessary braces.
am indebted to Prof. Wester for an
invitation to, / will say, most pleasant
entertainment at the Baptist College last
evening; for am sure all who were
present will agree with me in calling 1t
pleasant one. will say just here
that it was not premeditated, but gotten
up on the spur of the moment. The Oc-
casion was the Introduction into the
school of splendid Knabe Piano, hy
Prof. N. III. Bennett, the general travel
ing agent of these superb instruments.
A number of the patrons and friends of
I the school were present. After fine
, instrumental piece by Prof. Bennett,
Miss James, the efficient and accomplish
ed teacher, introduced her music class,
who entertained us with u variety of in
strlimental and vocal pieces. The whole
company present was invited to join in
singing "Sweet Bye-and-Bye," Prof.
Bennett accompanying with the piano,
Miss Maggie Anderson added much to
the evenings entertainment in the rem
dering Of splendid instrumental and
two beautiful vocal pieces. Miss Ans
ley was called upon and responded by
giving us two exquisite instrumental
pieces. Miss James then introduced
Miss Belle Sheppard, who read in a most
creditable manner composition, the
/ subject, music, being handled with much
skill. Miss Pet Speer sang two little
character songs, which were very nice.
Miss James was requested to introduce
her classes in calisthenics, which she
| did, much TO the satisfaction of all pres
ent. The little girls came first and were
followed by the young ladies'. Prof.
Bennett treated us to several instrument
tal and vocal pieces throughout the even
ing. At half-past ten the company
broke up; and every one seemed to
be highly pleased with the evenings en-
tertainment. | can't close without pay
lag compliment to Misses James and
Anslcy, to whom, principally, the compa-
ny are indebted for the pleasant manner
in which they were entertained.
want to say that Capt. w. II. Moore,
Conductor on the A. NJ. Il o. L. r., Is
about rs nice and accommodating a gen.
tlcman us you generally meet WITH
You will say so yourself, II you ever
have the pleasure of travelling OH his
train.
1t Is said we are again to have double
daily mail, and that the new schedule
will go into effect next Sunday. That's
what hear.
The Goodson corporation has compile
ted the foot-bridge across Beaver Creek.
The Bristol Amateurs are soon to en-
terrain our people with theatricals. Look
out for something good. 1919.
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