Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-12-29
PETERSBURG.
A Bra COURT poCKEr-PRosABLEfihs
MEMS CONTEST.
p,oh.h,v Fatal Shooting Accident-A
Brilliant German-costumss on 'he
Occasion, &c.
q, the Richmond Dispatch

,f,orreapondence OF the nicno
DECEMBER %, 1885.
r,o MAYOR had a crowded dockci lot
1t an,r, this morning, and crowded. au-
Moncc n witness the proceedings-mosuy
eoIored, Of course. ,,,, :,
'' |hios Engineer Z. II. Curtis says that IL
4. ,i,o intention Of the Fire Committee rs
soon as the city receives Its ne" La fsnc
enyine. which will be within tbc nrAt ~"
d"Ts 10 challenge the Richmond FIRE pe,
rortmept TO friendly test. kicnnionu
win receive one Of these engines aoou. .ne
ssrne time. and the test OF the merit o' tue
improved engines will be made.
DR.. Henry May, who died so suddenly III
Richmond Yesterday, was Widey'hno"h
here and throughout tins section, WheFe
many OF his family connections reside
The Mcthodists Of this clty VIII pave
the,r usual watch services on the list hieht
az the old wear. There viii be unlted
service OF the several congregations, ana
speciaI sermon to young men VIII be de-
liyered by Rev. DR.. II. n. sledd.
II was expected that the Use oil Tue burglar
Zen. Featberstonc would be called Tor en-
animation in the Mayors Court this morn
ing. but. on account OF the number OF DINER
cases on the docket. it was decided to post
pone il until tomorrow.
The annual Suppero of the Petersburg hre
brigade came off last night, aud number
81 invited guests sat down 10 the table with
The gallant fIemen. ToaSts and speeches
followe ed the removal OF the substan lals.
II i reported here that Woodson Mall
sop. a citizen Of Surrv county, was NOR
tally wounded Yesterday at Hog island by
pistol-shot through his abdomen. lie ana
two or three companions were examining
a pistol nj the time. when the weapon was
accidentally discharged in the hands OF one
Of his friends. the ball taking effect aS above
stated. Messengers were sent TO This city
Tor physician.
Uand.bills circulated about the city ah-
nouncc the marriage, or rather the hali1.
lujsh Wedding Oh Friday night next OF
Car tain BeaIc and Cadet simpson. OF the
salvation Army. in tins city. The public are
given the privilege oi witnessing the inter
,stng ceremony at the price OF ten cents
admission for each person, and the supper
in addition.
No information IN, vet been received a.
to the arrest Of the GrecnSyille murderer
| Randall Watson, who kIlcdJoc Robinson on
sunday night at 3eficld.
BRnIIANT GERMAN.
4 brilliant german was given in Library
| Hall last night by the senior German Clul
OF this city. The attendance OF beautiful
| ladies and gallant gentlemen was large, ald
! the occasion was The most enjoyable OF The
| season. The music was furnished BY Noel-
! kcr's band Of Richmond. The following
wee the principal dancers during the eYe'
/ nmg, though many were present who took
! no part i'm the floor exercises: Mr.. {. Z.
| Hinton and Miss Romano, in red satin; Mr.
| J. III. Paltoson and Miss sue Nichols. IN
| Nile.green albatross; Mr.. Walter kevan
and Miss Nirgic Dunn. in pale blue surlh
| DIR. W. Pryor Jones and Miss Mlnctree. in
canary satin, en- train Mr.. II. llartSc
and Miss sue Jones. in white satin and
lace Mr.. Bertie Leigh aud Miss l.. Tmn0c'
! MIR. 4. u. VI ilhuTn and Miss Manic Young
! biach satin. ~ train; Mr. Sydncy Nei,ig"r
and Miss bod. on. black satin, Spanish lace
| Ni. George Cameron, Jr.. and Mrs. Light
foot. crclm .urah aud lace; Mr.. Il. Andcr
| Ion and Miss Rhaum. Of Richmond; Mr. j
T.. Koyd ard Miss Mary johnson. rcd cash
mere and diamonds: Mr.. Percy DAVIS AR
! Mrs. " bite. albatross Mr.. EInc-i Grifif
and Mis- Nellie Hinton; Mr.. W. II. JDnc'
and Miss Rosa Jones: Mr.. Il. Il. Ionc' anc
! Ms, Wilson; Mr.. j. +. Blank, and Mis-
Rranch, cream satin: Mr.. Robert stone ant
Ni>, Lucy >torr. blsc velvet; Nr. Robrr
FACE and Mi, West, white satin and pearls
/ Dt train.
Among the visitors were Mr.. Willie
Gregory, Of Richmond; Mr.. Il. II. Boiling
Of Pbiladcphia: and DR.. Herbert Ciai
borne. Jr., OF New York.
The matrons on the occasion were Mrs
:. X. Collier, Mrs. lIarrl.on. Mr.. PrIchard
! and Mis-. Nichols. RoElN ADtlE.