The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-12-24
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

Election Of 0ticerS.-lIenderson Lodge,
No. l0j, independent Order Odd-Fellows,
have elected the following officers for the
term ensuing: James McCann, y. c.;
George II. Epes, V. g.; G. S. Wells, Sec
rotary; J. w. Boycc, Treasurer, and \. B.
smith, Chaplain. The retiring Noble
Grand. Mr.. 1. c. Wells. has on three sep
arate occasions enjoyed the distinction OF
this position.
stuart Lodge, No. 1il, same order, has
elected the following officers Charles W.
Atkinson. y. g.; George BlankenShip. Y.
g.: j. B. Walden. Secretary; \. knOrr,
Treasurer, and Charles VI. Cousins, Chap
lain. II. 4. Baugh is the retrng Noble
Grand.
The Odd-Fcllows in Manchester are in
flouriShing condition, the lodges are i'm cX-
celent working order, and the principles
OF the institution are carried ont promptly
and eflicaciouSly.
Next week Friendship Lodge, knights
OF Pythias: Dale Lodge, knights OF Honor,
and Indianola Tribe, Improved Order OF
Red Men. will elect officers.
Ruth Council, No. 3. Chosen Friends.
has elected the following officers for the
ensuing term: Thomas W. Bass, installing
officer; George q. Ely, chief councillor;
Charles ". AtSisson, vicc-cOuncill0r;
Mark II. Lloyd, secretary; Henry {. Beat
tie. treasurer; William Sheppard, prelate;
+. Scott Gibbs, marshal; George W. Long
worth, warden; Benjamin Porter, guide;
Robert Ellis, secretary; John O'Brcn,
Thomas W. Bass, and George q. Ely. trus-
tees.
The Raip.-The rainfall OF Friday has
not caused any damage to property on the
river. nor intcrfered with the manufacto-
ries along the river-bank. The streets have
been washed clean, and i'm some places the
sidewalks have been made rugged by the
rush Of water across them.
Adjudqed Lunntic.-Stephen Coleman
(colored). who was acquitted Of the charge
OF murder at the last term OF the County
Court OF Chesterfield, has been adiudccd 4
lunatic. and was yesterday conveyed to the
Central Asylum.
Bricfs.-A reception was given by Mr..
Joseph Terry at hi, residence, corner OF
Hull and Bridge streets. last Friday night.
The occasion was intended 60 celebrate
Mr.. Terry's recent marriage, and was at-
tended by numerous friends and relatives
Of the happy gentleman.
Next Monday night Mr.. Ben. owen, Jr.,
Of the City School Board will deliver an
addres, before the scholars OF the West
End sunday school.
The small boy is on the war-path, and
the occasional sound oi the diScordant TIN
horn i already heard on the streets, fore
telling what may BE- expected Christmas
day.
The preparations orappropriate services
in the various churches on Chrstma'-day
have been quite extensive, and The churches
will no doubt be fully attended.
Merchants and businessmen are actively
engaged in supplying Christmas wants, and
the streets present quite an appearance OF
thrift and trade.
THERE ARE MORE CURES MADE WITH HOP
BIrTERs than an other medicines.
LEVY BROTHERS. store viii be open at 81
O'Clock THIS Saturday EVENING.
COHEN BROTHERS will open at 4ij THIS Eve
MING. and have special sale Of all Small Ware
suitable for Christmas presents at prime New
York cost. Save money, aud wait until they open
See their advertisement.
D.&E. MIrTELDoRFER's store viii open AZ
O'Clock T.. VI. with large stock Of Dolls, shell
Boxes, SIR IIandkerehiefs, Fancy Articles No
tions. &C., &C., for Christmas presents. Wait and
give them a call.
HurzLER BROTHERS STORE WILL BE OPEN
THIS EVENING from ) 10 l. O'Clock.
GO TO ANTONrs EARLY
II You want to buy your
CANDIES and NUTS,
RAIsIys, FIGS,
FLORIDA ORANGES,
MALAGA GRAPES,
PRUNEs, CITEON,
CRYsTALIZED FRUITS, &C.,
AT REDUCED PRICES.
THE HANDSOME CASE OF DcLLs lately offered
n, the Ladies' Bazaar Il now on exhibition al srE-
VEINS, 500 Broad street, and purchasers are re-
quested TO calf.
LILY BELLE CIGAR, &c.