The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-11
LOCAL MATTERS.

LOCAL MATTERS.
The CATHOLIC SOCIETIES AND THE YORK.
Town CESTENNIAL.-A convention COM
posed Of delegates from the various CathO-
lie organizations in this city was held at
Cathedral Hall last night.
The following societies were represented ::
McGill Lyceum, Irish National Land
League, s.. Peters Catholic Total Ab.ti-
nence Society, Richmond Branch Catholic
knights OF America. and 81. Vincent de
Paul Conference Of st. Peters Cathedral
The Convention was called 10 order by
Mr.. f. 2. Burke. Mr.. John VI. Higgins
was elected president, and Mr.. A. ]. Cava-
naugh secretary.
Mr.. Higgins, on taking the chair, briefly
returned thanks for the honor conferred
and stated the object a the meeting, which
was 20 secure the presence Of the various
Catholic Societies OF Richmond at York.
town on the 10th day OF October 10 particl-
pate in the religious exercises TO be con-
Quoted on that dav by his Grace. Most Rev.
james Gibbons, Archbishop Of Baltimore,
and Right Rev. j. J. Keane, OF Richmond.
On motion, it was resolved that The dele
gates request their respective organizations
to visit Yorktown in a body at hat time.
A committee cf arrangements, consisting
Of two members from each society, with
the president IS chairman, was appointed,
with instructions to report 10 an adjourned
meeting Of the Convention % be held on
the 21,t instant.
Mr.. f. P. Burke offered the following,
which was unanimously agreed to:
Whereas bis Grace Most Rev. james Glib
hons. Archbishop Of Baltimore, and Right
Rev. J. J. Keane. Bishop OF Richmond and
Vicar Apostolic Of North Carolina, have
b zen requested bv the Yorktown Centennial
Association 10 conduct the religious eXer-
cises On the l6h day Of October at York
town; therefore be it
ReSOiUed. 1st, That we, the representa-
tives OF the Catholic societies of Richmond
in Convention assembled, do extend cor
dial invitation 10 our sister organizations
throughout the United States 10 be present
and unite With us in the religious ceremO-
nies TO be held on that day.
ResOiUed, 2d, That the press of the cOun-
Try be, and ore hereby, respectfully requested
10 give publication 10 the foregoing pream-
bic and resolutions.
The Convention then adjourned TO meet
on the 2lst instant.
Mr.. Higgins has called meeting Of the
committee Of arrangements to be held at
the McGill Lyceum-roOm on Wednesday,
the I7th instant, al 5 O'Clock.
VIRGINIA INDUSTRIAL EXHIBIrIOY-SPE-
CIAL TRANSFORMATIONS RATEs.-The follow
ing special transportation rates have been
granted for the Virginia industrial Exhibit
ton: The associated railroads OF Virginia
and the CarOIinas, Washington City and
Virginia Midland. and Chesapeake end
Ohio railroads require prepayment OF
freights 10 Richmond, free transportation
back, and refund Of freight paid IL accom-
panied bv certificates OF exhibition, unless
the articles have changed owners, when
there will be neither rebate nor refund; the
Richmond and Allegheny railroad VIII
transport articles intended for the Exhibl-
ton free. The Norfolk and Western and
Richmond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
railroads have not answered the application
for special rates as yet, but 1t Is presumed
that they will grant the same privileges to
exhibitors.
COMPANY Z ANNIVERSARY. The Walker
Light Guard Company b celebrated their
anniversary an Tuesday afternoon by tar
get-practice and excursion to Bon Air. The
company, commanded by Captain IL. {.
Jones, and numbering some forty men, was
accompanied by large number OF ladies
and gentlemen. Arrived at Bon Air. the
chief feature Of The occasion was the target
practice. The range was one hundred
Yards at a CreedmOOr target, aud the shoot
ing, taken all in all, was very good.
Sergeant v L. 4. Spott was the success
ful maTksman. scoring II out Of ID. De
was followed closely by seven others, who
scored each 10. Adiutant }. II. Dnneen
delivered the complny's medal TO Sergeant
Spott in a neat little speech.
Orderly-Sergeant J. II. DerbyshiTe bore
of the tin medal. this being the second
year be has made an immaculate score.
This testimonial was delivered in an appro-
pirate spet ch by Captain Jones. who iu the
course of il said be knew Mr.. DerDyshTe
was a very poor shot, but at the same time
be was one Of the best soldiers be had.
This pastime was followed by dancing in
the pavilion, which was keTt up TIL a
late hour, when the company and their
guests returned to the city much pleased
with the evenings sport.
HIP! HIP! HURRAH The Belgian
granite-block pavement on Main street was
completed yesterday at z. NJ. Mr.. Rex
driving the last block in iis place with
udulhNls hN WI "A We I'm
menced April 23d. Il will be seen That it
took Just one hundred and ten days, in
cluding Sundays, 10 pave six blocks. May
the next paving be done more rapidly is the
deyOut prayer OF all who have suffered from
dust aud delay. Let the dust now be
swept away.
NEW MILITARY ORGANlZAT1ON IN NOR
large and enthusiastic meeting
held in Norfolk resulted in the formation
Ct a military company composed eXclu-
siyeiy Of Irish citizens. They are 10 be
called the Mahony Fusileers," and are to
.ake part in the Yorktown celebration.
Among the officers is the name OF the chief
engineer Of the steamer Ariel, John Hay
den, ESQ who was unanimously elected
as second lieutenant of the organization. |
Mr.. HAYDEN Is well known in this city.
FREE VACCINATION.-At a meeting OF
the Committee on the Relief Of the Poor a
resolution was adopted ordering the resi- !
lent physicians OF the aImshouse TO vacci. |
late, free OF charge, all persons who may |
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