The Virginia star., 1880-03-27
Coincidence.

den, w. p; Albert johnson. w. A; VIM.
III. Manning, X, S.; Abram Lucas, A. r. S. !;
VIM. F. Brown, F.S.; Ed. Morris, Treas. !;
Geo. Jones. Chaplain; Robert D. Johnson,
Con-; Chas. Scott, A. Con-; Geo. Taylor.
o. Sent; Thos. r. Scott. I. Sent; Nicholas
Cooper. l.. D.; james Consins, L. D.; RAM
som A. Scott, p. w. p. After which the fol-
lowing resolutions were passed:
Whereas, it has pleased an Allwise Prov
idence to remove from the shores of time
our much beloved Brother. Ishmael Roberts,
2. w. p, be it
Resolved, that in the death of our much
beloved brother Ishmael Roberts, Excelsior
Division No. 30. Sons of Temperance, has
lost true and tried member whose place
cannot be easy filed,
Resolved, that while we recognize the
Hand OF Him that doeth all things Alright, we
feel that our loss is his eternal gain, and bis
spirit has gone to the God who gave it,.
Resolved, that while we feel and know thai
God doeth all things for good. we well know
that the Sous of Temperance have lost one
of its brightest jewels.
bers of Excelsior Division No. 35, 8. of t..
tender to the family of our deceased
brother, our heart felt sympathies in their
bereavement, and say to them, weep not as
those that have no hope, but prepare to meet
him IL that land whose Maker and Builder
is God. And that copy OF these resolutions
be sent to the family Of brother Ishmael
Roberts, and a copy of the same be spread
on the Journal of the Excelsior Division No.
35. Sons of Temperance.
Submitted In l.. P. & T. A. Lucas, E.
Morris, Jos. Wilson, W. Ii. Manning, W.
r. Brown, Committee on resolutions.
Literary.
The Garrison Lyceum gave literary ems
tertainment at Third street A. NJ. E. church
last Tuesday evening. The former name of
the club was the Tea Rose Lycyum but it
was afterwards decided to change it and
name it after the celebrated abolition>
ist, William Lloyd Garrison. The exercises
consisted of declamations in the following
order: We will stand or fall with South Ca
rolina, (Webster), by Scott C. Burwell. Sup
posed speech OF John Adams, by Joseph
Brown, The Drama of History, lFraude),
bv Jas. Fl. Ferguson. Cnminality of Duel>
ing, (Dr. Knox, by j. r. r. Quarles. South
Carolina and Massachusetts. (Webster), by
Geo. B. Washington.
The young gentlemen acquitted themselves
very creditably and elected prolonged ap-
plause. The judges, Rev. Walter 81. Brooks,
Mr. arA onI
pastor TInrd~street church, decided after due
deIiberation that Mr.. Joseph Brown was the
best speaker, and a handsome book, the
: Life of VIM. Lloyd Garrison" was preT
sented to him.
The thanks of the Lyceum was rendered
the Donizetti Club for the fine music render
ed bY 1t during the evening.
While the gentlemen of the Garrison Ly-
ceum undoubtedly did we'll we would re-
spectfully suggest that q literary entertainr
ment consisting entirely of declamations is
rather monOtonous. 1t should be borne in
mind that g variety is the spice of life y in
intellectual as well as all other entertain>
ments. Extracts from the speeches of Mr..
G 3rrison would also have been exceedingly
Ehe Way the wind Blows.
large and enthsiuastic meeting of Repub-
licans was held last Monday night at Wall
laces Park. Collector Otis Russell and Mr.
VIM. Lester spoke In favor of a straight-out
Republican electoral ticket Mr., Henry
Dyson, Second Auditor OF the State, and
Capt. II. t. Owen spoke in favor of indepen>
dent electoral ticket. The latter proposition
was evidently the most popular of the two
aud the speeches advocating it were vocifer-
ousIy applauded.
A large and important meeting of Jackson
Ward Republicans was held at Samaritan
Hall last Tuesday night. Mr.. j. Oliver,
COL y. K. PoDham and Hon. John Amber
smith spoke in favor of mixed electoral
ticket. Col Phelps of Alexandria and Mr..
WIN. Ii. Lester spoke in favor of straight
out Republican electoral ticket. At this
meeting also The mixed ticket proposition
was by long odds the most popular. Among
the gentlemen present were Col w. w.
Forbes, Col. Popham, Collector Russell,
Hon. j. Ii. Smith, Col. Phelps, DR.. Mills,
Messrs, II. P. Brooks w. G. Roane, VIM,
Trent. Jno. P. Morrisey, III. H. Dyson and
many other distinguished Republicans whose
names we cannot at present recall.
Public Exhibition.
The students Of the Richmond Institute
VIII give an exhibition at the First Baptist
church (Broad & College streets). on Mons
day night, March Goth. The exercises. con-
slsting of declamations, orations, ESSAYS ETC..
VIII commence at O'clock. Admission 10
cents.
Here Is an opportunity for the friends of
lnis institution land every lover of the cols
cred race ought to be its friend). to show
their appreciation Of it. The admittaDce fee
is mere song; let the church on that night
be hlled TO oyerfowing. ~
LEIGH-STREET G. NJ. E. CHURcH.-Bi,
shop w. IL. Miles, of The G. NJ. Z. Church,
preached three times last Sunlav a. tho |