The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-04-22

Personals and Briefs.

| General Bradley Il. Johnson Nlsittu thc
Senate chamber yesterday and was warmly
received by the members OF the body, seye-
raj Of whom served in one branch or
other OF the Legislature when he was
senator from Richmond.
Senator Lybrook, since the accident
which befell him some weeks ago, has
never been IN strong health. and some OF
the Readjusters have concluded that he
would soon have to return home. lie
stated Yesterday that he meant to disap-
point all such expectation; that he meant
to fight il out il it took all the summer, and
that all interested had just as well know 1t.
At nearly all hour. OF the day the work
men on the foundation walls OF PAGES
block have a large and intelligent audience
watching them.
| In the DiSpdtch'S synopsis of the record
in the Mark Davis case there was mis-
| take IN saying there were "but five con-
victions in the two years" the Hustings
Court exercised jurisdiction OF the "Siln-
| day law" There were but five convic-
tions in the two years after the Court De-
qdn TO enforce The ldU-i. e., after the find
| ing of the first batch OF fifty indictments.
| OF course several of this lot were convicted
after the jurisdiction OF the court was set
|
The Monumental Church Guild will give
their third entertainment on the 9th OF
MAY. They are always enjoyable, and this
promises to be OF unusual interest. 1t
should be largely attended.
The Mayor has vetoed the ordinance re-
quiring certain changes and improvements
| to be made at the Theatre as a protection
against fire and panic, regarding the re-
quirements as onerous, unnecessary, and
unjust.
The Lynwood Glee Club, of Church
Hill. assisted by Miss Bertha Oswald, gave
very pleasing concert at st. Patricks
Far last night. There was quite large
crowd present, who enjoyed the entertain
ment hugely.
Judge Robert w. Hughes yesterday de-
| liyered an opinion in the case OF Poulsen
as. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Com
pany. sustaining the demurrer and order
| ING the bill to be dismissed. An appeal
was taken to the Supreme Court.
At meeting Of the congregation OF 81.
Johns Episcopal church the following
gentlemen were elected vestrymen for the
ensuing twelve months: Mcssrs. j. w.
Shields, c. BossieuX, j. NJ. Estes, h. A..
Saunders, p. l.. Brown, ;. b. Hughes, ID.
IL. c. Crump, W. q. Stokes, John +. May
er. John A. Curtis, L. Fitzwilson, ii. f.
w. Southern. The vestrv afterwards or
ganized by electing Messrs. j. w. Shields
senior warden; c. BossieuN, junior war
den: II. +. W. Southern, register; John
| f. Mayer, treasurer; ID. l.. {. Crump,
assistant treasurer; G. BoSsieuX, delegate
to the Council, and T.. a. Saunders, alter
nate.
The Richmond Grays had ful-dress
drill and inspection at the Regimental
Armory last night. There were about
iorty-fve men in line, and the company
displayed great proficiency IN executing the
different movements. This command Is
Justly regarded as one OF the finest milf
tary organizations in the State.
THE HOwITZER MUSICALE LAST NIGHT
The Richmond Howitzers gave compll'
mentary musicale last evening at thell
Armory, on Eighth street, that was attend
ed with that success which always charac
terizes their efforts. The programme was
informal therefore the more charmlng(
and consisted entirely OF vocal selections
rendered by a number OF Richmonds bes
singers. Invitations had been issued, ano
the audience was composed OF the How
itZers. members of the Association, anC
friends. The hall was comfortably hlled
and an evening Of sweet song seemed TO D'
greatly enjoyed by all present. The follow
ing is the programme as rendered:
/. Duet from Martha" Messrs. Hoi
and Cardozo.
3. Tenor solo, "Let Me Like Soldier
Fall" Mr.. L. ii. Ilof.
8. Alto solo, Miss Sheffield.
4. Baritone solo, "Nancy Lee" Mr.. IL
T. Cardozo.
8. Duet, "Fly, Oh! Thou Birding
Mrs. Jacob Renhardt ana Mrs. D. IL
Knowles.
6. Tenor solo, "My Baby and L." Mr.
Frank Cunningham.
s. Comic song, Cock-Doouie-Doo'
Mr.. Ashton Starke.
o. Solo soprano, German song, Mrs
Reinhardt.
no. solo alto, owed Better Bde Awee,
Mrs. j. II. Knowles.
IL. Ouartette, &" Sweet and Low Mrs
Reinhardt, Mrs. Knowles, and Messrs
/ Cunningham and CardoZo.
IL. Solo alto, Rose Bush," Miss shei
field.
Is. Comic, "sneezing Song" Mr.. Ash
ton Starke.
Almost every member was encored, an
q while many responded all deserved a re
. call. 1t would bea difficult task to particu
n larize and give to each the praise due her
, his performance. Mr. Starke's comic song
were received with hearty applause an
roars Of laughter. His rendition OF tf
"Cork Leg" in response TO an encore, wa
very fine indeed.
Professor Jacob Reinhardt and Mr.. Bel
: jamin Dashiell presided at the piano Wit
their usual excellence and finish.