Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-21

count Of previous snessemsh's' A@1 y
decline.
Miss Lottie Hardy, Of Louisville, KY,
| Is the guest Of Miss white, daughter
Of Bishop white.
Tho virginia Social and Literary As.
| socistion will give their third annual
bali tomorrow night at Sgnger Halle
Mr.. E. @. Vincent, manufacturer and
proprietor Of the patent farm and orna'
mental fence, has moved his factory
| from Stanton to Richmond, and will
20 largely into its manufacture. lie
employs 5 number Of hands.
One Of the most prominent business
men Of this city, who has been travel
ling in different sections of the State
and who has met with number OF
liquor.drummers, says he has the first
drummer to meet with who has sold a
barrel of liquor since the adjournment
Of the Legislature.
Despite the fact that the local-option
bill was published in the daily papers
applications for copies Of it are being
constantly made. The Superintendent
of Public Printing has not yet finished
the printing of the acts, and as he takes
them in the order in which they passed
he has not yet reached this bill.
Richmond Ccmmandery, No. 2, are
expecting a visit from some OF their
Philadelphia fraters on Tuesday. The
visitors will be we'll cared for by the
Richmond Knights. The lady visitors
will be taken in charge by committee
of Sir Knights. and on Tuesday evening
an elegant collation. will be served at
Pizzini's new store.
Wilfred A. Peasants, son of George
d. Peasants, of this city, who took the
degree of ID. ID. s. in the Dental De-
partment of the University of Maryland
at its recent commencement, won the
gold medal for the best combination
gold filling, and stood second best in
the examination for the "class prize"
which is given for best examination in
all the classes.
The handsome spires of Park-Place
church are nearing completion. This is
the only church in the city with double
spires. They talk Of placing the organ
in the church so that it can be played
both from the lecture-room and church
o good idea. The congregation of this
church is increasing rapidly. Many
were turned away last Sunday night
for want of seats.
Earl Russell, son Of the distinguished
English statesman Lord John Russell
Earl Russell, Of Kingston-Russell-
who, during the civil war, pursued a
policy of neutrality and non interven-
ton, and who was twice Prime Minis
ter, arrived in the city yesterday, &C
companied by his friend, Mr.. G. Bal
four. They are stopping at the Ex-
change Hotel. The Earl is about twenty
three or twenty-four years Of age.
At a meeting of the K. L. /. Blues
Association last Thursday night the re-
signation of First-Lieutenant W. NJ.
Evans, who has accepted a position on
the brigade staff, was received, and
George T. West, first sergeant Of the
company, was elected to fill the vacan-
cy. There being vacancy in the. Sc
cond junior lieutenancy, Mr.. George
Bryan, of Company c, First Virginia
regiment, was elected to that Office by
the unanimous vote of the company.
The people Of Richmond will have a
rare treat in the spring races, which are
to take place early in the month Of
May. They will be unusually at
tractive this year. Some of the finest
blooded horses from all parts of the
State will be entered. 1t is only neces-
sary to mention few names Of those
who will enter horses to assure moro
than the usual success, and Major Dos
well, Thomas Hewitt, James r.
Branch, and Mr.. Gath, Of Albemarle,
are on the list. 1t is hoped that the
people of Richmond will display suffi-
Gent interest in the races this season to
make it success, so that they may be
able to hold them annually.
The distinguished philanthropist, W.
W. Corcoran, has notified the Virginia
Historical Society that he has made a
formal assignment to it of the stereo-
typed plates of " The Madison State
Papers," which Mr.. Corcoran purchased
forty or more years ago. The work is
now very rare and commands high
price when offered for sale. The plates
have been offered by Mr.. Corcoran to
the United States Government for
$4,000, and a resolution has been in
troduced by Mr.. VOORHEES, in the United
States Senate for their purchase. The
influence of the Virginia delegation in
Congress is to be solicited in behalf Of
this measure, as the proceeds Of the
sale are to be used towards the erection
of fire.proof building for the protec-
ton and preservation of the books and
collections of the Virginia Historical
Society-an object that will appeal to
every Virginian and with force to the
citizens Of Richmond in ensuring to it
another attractive public building.
Social Gatherings.
A german was given Tuesday night
by party Of young ladies and gentle
men at 70S east Leigh street. 1t was in
honor Of Miss Loving, Of Amherst
county, who has been visiting Miss
Lille Darlington. Among the young
ladies present were Miss Loving, Misses
Lille Darlington, Bertio Chesterman,
Katie Black, Mary Thaw, Lena Han
cock, Maggie Hewitt, Katie Burress,
Lizzie Smith, and Grace Darlington.
MIR. Charles Cross led the german, and
the party was chaperoned by Mrs. w.
c. Darlington. An elegant supper was
served, and all enjoyed themselves.
WALKER LIGHT-GUARD RECEPTION.
Next Wednesday night the Walker
Light Guard have their monthly recep-
ton at the Regimental Armory. A
limited number of invitations have
been issued. Dancing will commence
at S:45 p. NJ. and be continued until
ll:30. The following gentlemen com.
pose the reception committee: Lieu
tenant j. H. Derbyshire, Sergeant v.
E. A. Spott, Corporal L. W. AL