Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-28

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tom. and that the result here would
not affect his business, his principal
trade being with the country mer-
chants.
Mr.. James B. Pace, treasurer Of the
Soldiers Home, yesterday received
through Mr.. James A. Augustine, the
check Of Messrs. Barne, Scrymser Il
| Co. for s25 as a contribution to the
Home. In their letter to Mr.. Augustine
these gentlemen say " We are pleased
to have the opportunity of making the
contribution to q most worthy and de-
serving charity"
Governor Lee has accepted the invi-
tation extended to him by the unani-
nous vote of the Mu Sigma Rho and
Philologian Literary Societies Of Rich
College to act as their president (pro-
yided official duties do not conflict at
their final celebration in June. His
acceptance caused much delight at the
college. With DR.. Lorimer as orator
and Governor Lee as president the STU
dents hope to have this celebration ex-
eel all former ones.
Mrs. DR.. Charles A. Doremus, for
merly Miss Bessie Ward, of Newport,
Ky., will be remembered as very
charming and accomplished young lady
during her residence Of several years in
this city. She will be especially re-
membered for her talent as an
amateur actress, and her great good
ness in organizing plays and panto-
mines for the benefit Of various
charities, public and private, in this
city notably, too, for her perform
ance in Saratoga" and for her great
success in presenting the pantomimes Of
"SleepiDg Beauty" and "Mistletoe
Bough." She is the wife of promi-
nent young physician in New York, and
is the authoress of several plays Of &C
knowledged ability. One Of these
"Larks we had expected to be per-
formed by Lolita, but unfortunately the
programme was changed, much to the
regret of Mrs. Doremus's many friends
in this city.
Social gatherings.
The Jefferson Literary and Social
Circle-a Hebrew organization-gave a
calico fancy-dress ball at Sanger Halle
Thursday night which was quite an en-
joyable affair. About seventy-five cOu-
Piles participated, while a number Of
spectators occupied seats on the stage.
Among those present were Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Strause, Paris matte suit
ing, lace and pearl ornaments ; Miss
Hattie Rosenthal, of Washington,
etamine combinations, diamond orna-
ments Miss Pauline Myer, batiste,
Persian trimming, pearl ornaments;
Miss Minnie Rosenbaum, cream satteen,
diamonds; Mrs. Joseph Levy, black
bastiste, pearls; Miss Dora Guggen-
heimer, Of Rochester, N. Y, pink
satteen, diamond ornaments Mrs.
Fred. Meyers, Paris canvas COM
bination, diamonds Miss Rosa
Flesbman, boucle cloth, pearls
Miss Sadie Marcuse, cream satteen,
pearls; Miss Katie Michelbacher, car
dinal nuns yelling, sapphire ornaments;
Mrs. Annie Stern, Of Baltimore, black
satin rhadzimir, diamonds ; Mrs.
DR.. Harris, black camels'-hair
suiting, diamonds; Miss Emma
Bachrach, Of Charlottesville, Va,
Persian bordered suiting, diamonds
Mrs. Rosa Kirsh, black etamine. en-
broidered trimmings, diamonds; Mrs.
NJ. Bendheim, camel's-hair suiting,
pearls Miss Rosa Lovenstein, lavender
batistc, diamonds Miss Cornelia Bear,
figured satin, pearl ornaments.
The gentlemen all appeared in evening
dress, each wearing necktie to CORE
spond with the dress of the lady with
whom he came. The affair was de-
cided success.
| sEMI-MoNTHLY SHAKESPEARE CLUB.
The Semi-Monthly Shakespeare Club
was delightfully."- entertained Friday
night last by Miss Alice Strother, west
Franklin street.
The Rivals" was read by the fol-
lowing young ladies and gentlemen:
Miss Verge Brock, Gussie Rawson,
Callie Ryland, Norma Walker, and An
ME WORKMAN, and Messrs. Archer,
Camm, Furguson, Gibson, EIickenbo-
than, Meade, Walker, and DR.. Bur
well.
The next meeting will be held at Miss
Pagie Booker's, west Grace street,
on April 9th.
COMPANY "B RECEPTIONS.
The first Of series of receptions to
be given by Company 3d." Walker
Light Guard, took place at Armory
Hall last Wednesday. AS usual with
the entertainments given by this popu-
lar company, it met with marked sue
cess. Over 200 of the lady and gentle
men friends Of the company attended
and much enjoyed the hospitality so
graciously extended. The gathering
was select and presented a brilliant
array Of beauty and grace.
Manchester.
a meetingof the Anti-Local-Option-
lists Association will be held Tuesday
evening.
A burglar-proof safe is much needed
in the office of the City Auditor and
Treasurer.
Hon. Thomas NJ. Miller left Friday
for Powhatan, where he will spend
short time.
The street-railway company made
several advantageous changes in their
track last week.
The ministers of the various churches
here will meet next Friday afternoon
to discuss the local-option situation.
The accounts of John Young, de-
ceased, are now in the hands Of Com
missioner r. B. Taylor for settlement.
Mr.. c. F. Moore is completing for
himself three nice buildings on Balm
bridge between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets.
The testimonial to be given Mayor
Taylor Monday night by citizens of
Swansboro' will be a handsome silver
service.
An adjourned meeting Of the City
School Board Will be held at the
Mayors Courtroom Tuesday evening