The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-18

uhloftuiitc creature ndu Decn burnt al
most to crisp. The woman Baynum re-
ceiyed severe burns, which necesSitated
her removal TO the city hospital. Polly
Booker's condition was considered too
critical to admit OF her removal. There is
very little hope Of her recovery.
THE M,RKETs.-The retail markets were
very well supplied with meats, vegetables.
and other articles yesterday, and the range
OF prices was quite reasonable, considering
the near approach to Christmas. The fol-
lowing are some Of the quotations:
Turkeys, l0@l5c. q h.; chickens. Toe.
z b.; rabbits, 15@2jc. apiece; dried ap-
pies, &c. p quart; eggs, 35c. n dozen. But
tcr-Choice, 3jGi0c.; prime, 2j030c. !;
good, 20@25c. z n. Ducks, 1OG1jc. q b. !;
wild ducks, 50c.6S1 q pair; kaIe. Zoe. =
peck; cabbage, 20@30c. q head; Irish and
sweet-p0tatOes, 20c. n half-peck; salsafy,
%. e bunch; onions, Zoe. q quart; celery,
Zoe. q stalk; turnips, 2Jc. q peck; black
eye peas, Zoe. n quart; navy beans. l2tc.
q quart. Meats: Beef, s@l6c. z D.; veal,
S0l25c. ? D.; mutton, l0m125c. u b. !;
pork, I23c. q D.; sausage, l0@1jc. u D..
PERsONAL.-Mr. Charles Talbot leaves
three sons and three daughters. It was
always his wish that upon his death his
should continue the business which
he had made so great and prosperous, and
without doubt his wishes will be respected.
Mayor Lamb, OF Norfolk, was in the city
Captain VI. l.. Spotswood has resigned
his Office OF captain OF Company c, First
Virginia regiment. He has been one OF the
most active and efficient officers OF the
regiment, and his retirement will be re-
gretted by all who feel an interest in our
volunteer sOldiery.
THE THEATRE LAST NIGHT.-Thc Com
ley Barton Opera Company concluded
their engagement here last evening i'm Of
fenbach's work Madame Fayart, and it is
only to be regretted that such 4 superb
presentation should not have been given on
the first night. Briefly said. it was an en-
quisite cOmic-opcra performance and far
more refined than that OF the preceding
evening. Miss Lewis is the finest light
opera star we have ever seen. She Is the
queen of opera-boullc. Mr.. Leslie is q re-
actor, possesses beautiful voice
and finished method. Mr.. HOwsOn was
immense as the Marquis. Mr.. Frear had
no opportunity for the display OF his fine
voice, but his acting was excellent in the
first scene. The costumes were simply
grand i'm their gorgeous effect, and we only
regret that the cOmpany's engagement here
has been 80 short-liyed. Let them come
again soon, and we will know how TO re-
rciyc them.
Tue BAZAAR.-Thc Baptist ladies OF the
city opened their Bazaar at Mozart Hall on
YESTERDAY, and will continue it during the
present week. Ii is sufficient 'rOw TO say
that the whole affair is projected on
grand scale. The number OF fancy and
useful articles is almost beyond calculation.
The confectionery saloons are fitted up
with great taste. The restaurant is under
,kiIful management, and offers the choicest
dinners and stppers. II will be kept open
day and night, with special attractions for
each evening. Tomorrow night KcSs-
nich's orchestra will he on hand and regale
the visitors with their most inspiring
strains OF music. Let all the people re-
member that the proceeds 90 to the Baptist
Home for Aged Women.
Miss FANNIE DAVENPORT AZ THE Thea
Tomorrow night Miss Fannie Dayen-
port commences an engagement Of three
nights ~ the Theatre, opening with Sherl-
dams "SchOol for Scandal Miss Davcn-
port is an actress Of acknowledged ability.
Her support is said to be the very best, and
the plays 10 be presented are all Of the high
est order OF merit The costumes OF the
are elegant, and ID the m0untings
Of the pieces the management promise that
nothing will be left TO be wished for. 1t is
safe TO predict that this will be one OF the
marked events OF the theatrical season.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS-At a regular
meeting OF Myrtle Lodge, No. -, Knights
Of Pytlias, the following officers were
elected. {. C.. +. :. Jones Y. c., j. W.
Parker, Jr.; T.. G. +. Hasker; Il. OF II.
and =, John W. Glenn ". OF f., +. W.
NJ. Of f., ". y. lludnall NJ.
at A., l.. Bolton; /. g., j. =. Figg; o. g.,
&. G.. Parker; p. C., John l.. Kitchen.
10 the Grand Lodge, Henry
\. Hare
THE CHRISTMAS No. with supplcmcnD OF
The Queen" the Lady's Newspaper,
published at London, England. has been
received from y. Leonard, neWsdealer, JOS
Main street. The No. i full OF valuable
for the ladies, besides contain
Ing a pnstfy chrome called d" Posting
Christmas Card" and a wood eut Of the
Princess OF Wales.
LAMP-EXPL OsION. N.-Yestcrday evening
bout q o'clock little girl, daughter OF
Mrs. Bland, living at 80 north Twenty
ourth street. was severely burned by the
explosion OF kerosene lamp. The flames
we're smothered by blanket, and con-
lagration was probably thereby ayeIted.
MORE MONEY FOE RICHMOND COLLEGE,
.asf Thurs ay evening Rev. 4. l.. Dickin-
on, ID. D., OF this city, made speech in
Sew York city on the "Truth About the
,outh,v and raised $1,000 for Richmond
1ollege. Hon. jeremiah Milbank headed
he list with $500.
Court OF APPEALs.-Thc November
erm OF the Supreme Court OF Appeals
nded on the 10th instant, at which term
he court disposed Of thirty-siX cases, hay-
ng delivered opinions in twenty-five eases.
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The Sale of Valuable Diamonds.
line gold watches Of every description,
old iewelry, chains, bracelets. &c, for
ldieS and gentlemcn's wear, will continue
Or a few days only at the auction rooms OF
no. T.. LaughtOn, Jr., No. 1906 Main
treet, 4 few doors below this Office. The
uarantee given Of the goods sold in the
lst few days has induced the attendance
( our best citizens who appreciate strictly
rst-class goods. An examination OF the
took is all that is asked. The fullest war
ontv nj every article sold.