Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-13

r m"' she compapy engaged In pfomenrocJe
and social converse. Some excei'eut r-i q
was rendered by Mes-rs. fierreponhereI
Uugbson. Among the young ladie sini
sent were Misses Lula Hoge, Ida U rI
pearl Baker, Lille Hoge. Henrietta 'n'l
lack. Emma Derbyshire, Mary Gray, SUI
Gibson. Mary Vial, and Misses Clara, u"
and Matte Crouch; Miss Mamie VITO vi
M charlottesville Miss Alma Watso ;, ~
Charlotte county; aud Miss Marcie Ia y
son, Of Albemarle county.
oTEY BATTERY REUNION. iend
Pursuant to custom the reunion OF iei
survivors OF the Otey Battery took plac,
the Old pump-house on the 10Th OF Junb
There were present on this occasion G.;
tain ID. N. Walker, Lieutenant X b. Gar
and about thirty OF "the boys" Owint
TO unavoidable causes, number OF MEM
beers from distance were unable 10 be with
the command on this occasion. Mr.. j.
III. Sharpe, OF Wilmington, N. G., and
others were present, aud were warmly greet
ed by their old comrades.
Letters were read from Messrs. Savage,
Frederick. Guerraut, Barney, and "B"
Burton, expressing their regret at being
unable 10 be present on this occasion, but
bopipg to meet with the company at its
next reunion; also letter from Miss Avis
Walker, daughter Of Captain Walker.
After partaking OF a fine collation..
which was gotten up in John Dlbney's
hest style, the command was called to order
for the Transaction OF business.
The committee on the monument 10 our
dead made their report, and were author
lied TO call q meeting OF the company in
the near future 10 make final arrangements
looking to the early erection OF suitable
shaft.
On motion, il was agreed that the Oldest
son OF a deceased member, upon the pay
ment Of the annual dues, should be entitled
10 membership in the Association-the OBJ
ject being to perpetuate the existence oil the
Association.
II was unanimously resolved that in IN.
ture the retnion OF the Association should
take place on the second Saturday, in June,
after which the old officers and Committee
OF Arrangements were reelected for the en-
suing year. and the Association adjourned.
THE GOVERNOR sERESADED.
On Friday the Governor received letter
from Emmett Scott. commander OF the At
tucks (colored) Guard, which read GAS
an evidence Of the very high esteem in
which you are held by the Attucks Guard
Emmett Scott, communicative desire to
serenade you this evening the llth) at q
O'Clock"
At 81 o'clock the Attucks Guard, headed
by band OF music, marched 10 the Gov
ernOr's mansion, and the band played seye'
raj selections. His EXcellency appeared
on the front perch and made a neat and
pleasing speech.
MOONLIGHT TUG-PARTY.
Last Monday evening a party OF laii's
and gentlemen embarked upon the tugboat
Nellie Pryor at the Richmond Cedar Works
wharf for an excursion down the river
The evening was somewhat cloudy and the
bright moons rays were missed, but the
pleasure OF the assembly was little dimin-
ished. and persuasive eloquence soon lulled
into forgetiulness the thought OF "what
might have BEEN"
The air bore delicious, crisp freshness
and buoyancy, which was the more appre-
ciated from its contrast 10 the sultry day.
When later in the evening the clOu Is UNI
yelled the moon and the boat smoothly
passed through the moOnlt, ripping, sl-
very water, the eXhiiaTating scenery Infused
new inspiration into the spirits the party,
and the c!attering was merricr, the sing
ing sWeeter, and the echo more bewitch-
ing. After going about twelve miles down
the river the party returned and partook
OF refreshments in the office OF the Rich
mond Cedar. Works. The much-enioyed
excursion was given In compliment to n
few Of their friends by Messrs. Gti'taylls
Millhser, Waller Scott, and Kirk and W.
II. Parrish, Jr. The young ladies present
were very fascinating and made the evening
a most charming one.
Among the company were Miss Pecram,
Mis- Peterson, Of Matthews county; Misses
Ward, Brock, Cbildrey, Mamie and Nellie
Parker, Fortune Scott, and Elise Strother,
cbaperoned by Mrs. j. /. Sch0olcraft.
The gentlemen were MeSsrs. Moscly, VIII
liams, SchoOlcrait, Waller and George
Scott, Kirk and Willie Parrish, Millhlserr,
Gibson, Walker, wallace, Cosby, Ward,
Peasants, John Gaines Of Warrenton,
Pichegru and Clarence Voolfolk.
DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT AT CITY POINT.
The ladies and twenty-five children gave
an entertainment on Friday night in one OF
the freight warehouses At City Point for
the benefit Of the school at that place. The
dramatic pieces consisted Of d" Beauty and
the Beast" and Bolts and Bars" There
was also recitation, two sOlo', and a
tabIcau. The whole thing was under the
direction Of MIS-. Mulian, wife OF Captain
Mullan. OF the monitor fleet. who took the
principal part. About 800 persons came
from Petersburg on the steamer George
Law. The Old Dominion steamer VIVA.
noke was at the Point taking freight for
New York, and her officers and passengers
all attended the performance. The mouse,
which was crowded to standing-rOOm. was
neatly decorated with flags and Chinese
lanterns. A pump and hose was placed on
the dock by Captain Mullan with guard
from the monitor feet as Il protection
against ire.
RECEPTION TO MR.. AND MRS. RAWLINGS.
Mr.. w. II. Parrish gave a most delightful
reception to Mr.. Louis Rawlings and his
bride nee Scott ut his residence, on we>i
Grace street, last Wednesday night. Only
few friends OF the bride and groom were
invited, but they spent most enjoyable
evening. After the congratulations and
wishes were expressed the company par
took Of refreshments, which consisted Ol
many nice delicacies. The eyenin. con-
cluded with dancing. The party dispersed
about II o'clock alter bidding goodbye to
tie bride and groom, VINO left early the
next morning.
PIC-NICs, EXCURSIONS, &c.
The East.End Beneficial and Social So
cieiy will give an excursion to Nj. Plea,
sant tomorrow. The train leaves the Chesd-
peake and Ohio depot at S A. VI. and re.
turns at L. NJ. Tickets can be procured
from the following coWuiittee: Messrs. V.
Donati, Charles Sack, NJ. :. BlOunt, =. j.
HYDE, X. L. DonOyOn, John Weckert, a,
:. Faudree, A. &. Hall, ID. :. Maddrea.
On the James-rveI Mooniights" this
week Mrs. W. L. Knowles will sing. Mr..
Matthews will act as pianist. Music by a
band will be furnished for dancing. II the
weather is propitious large crowds will go
down both Tuesday and Thursday eye-
mngs.
4 picnic and barbecue will be given for
the benefit Of PeterIille church, POwhatan
county, tomorrow at MISUNDERSTANDING
Dam. The fare will be both choice and
cheap, inasmuch as tempting menu will
be prepared and tickets sold for 81, which
entities the holder TO admission to lecture
10 be delivered in this city by DR.. W. W.
Landrum.
Among the favorite picnic grounds near
Richmond is Young's Pond, about three
miles from the city. The place is very
pretty, and can be engaged either for day
or evening parties,
Mount Pleasant Is now open for the pic
mic season. This place Is on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad, and is often Sc
lected by picnic parties on account OF it,
attractiyeness.
An excursion win be run 10 Maiden't