Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-06-27

oeasr viev arranging TOT tne encsmp
nent Of his company there On 'ne i''n %
next month. ~,ov
The Parker Battery As:oc ,i;nh, 1870 ~ ~
y naa,a az next reunion July 18th on the
!, ~ ,,s n" near the Hewlett House. o. Weir
, unssn,.' cburch.u where there 10 Q very
isrge and bold spring ana sp'esnwo,i e snsae;
This spring during the sen sgs,dwsy betwssn
W, VS. , Oh srmies. and was used BY both ar-
mica tbere being on that part OF the lines
an understanding between the s9,aien that
from either side psr',ss,ss tnrpsd. Sany
y ~s sr,enSiy interview between the boys
IN "Blue and Gray was neld over
tbie limpid stream, whhe sooVe tneir
heads another stream OF sno' anu
;hell was 9y % 9es fp aSer cam
tesns. Major (Dr.) Parkers battery. then
commandcd BY Captain j. Thompson
brown. stood In front OF thls spting. ana II
IL proposed on the occasion OF tnis reunion
TO erect on the spos c",u Observation-Disclosures the
sssny enonaen1ents this battery had here,
. "a especially the successful repulse OF
heavy and unex pected charge made against
The battery on the morning nY Oh hPrh T 20,
ss,one will be prepared and sent out the day
nrevions 70 the reunion, and the veterans
Are 10 have big time over H.
sruARr HORSE GUARDS PICNIC.
The pic-nic OF the Stuart Horse Guard.
which was ostpoped last Tuesday on &C.
count of the rain. was hello on THURSDAY AT
Walkers Park, little south OF Manchester.
Quite q large number OF the members OF
the company and many visitors, Including
many ladies, were present ana enyoyed the
well-managed and successfui entertain
mept, the pleasure OF which was only
marred by short rain during the day. Toe
tiiing was the principal feature OF the
day. and WAS one Of great Interest.
A wooden head attached 10 figure
by stout pin was the thing TO be severed
by sabre In the hands OF riders, and IL re-
auired a severe. well-aimed blow upon
running horse to sever 1t. Many rounds
were ridden. with the following result: Most
successful ridercJ. &. Ross: next best rider
&. II. Euker, and third best, sergeant BAT
kjns. The contest for the medal given TO
the best shot with carblnes resulted In
victory for Mr.. Y. K. Wright.
During theday sumptuous dinner, win
many delicaoles, was served and heartily
partaken Of
Mtss FUCKERS PICNIC.
One OF the most delightful events OF the
week was the picnic given by Miss Jennie
Fucker to her music class. The affair took
place Thursday ut Young's Pond. The con-
iestants for the medals were Misses Pearl
Baker, Henrietta Whitlock, and Lille t1gg.
Miss Baker standing the h1ghest per cent
the first honor was presented TO her, but as
Misses Whitlock and Figg stood so near.
eecond honor WAS awarded each. The
happy party returned by moonlight. all
highly pleased with the days enjoyment.
a MERRY PICNIC PARTY.
A merry party of about twenty young
people left Colonel Carrington's residence
last Monday for picnic ct Mr.. Christians
farm. a few miles out OF the city. IL was
lovely DAY for pic. mic. and all who attend
ed expressed freely their delight Al the
days pleasure. The committee, Messrs
Shield, Christian. Newman. and Darlington
exercised untiring energy 10 make the occa-
sion one OF success, and fully succeeded.
Three delightful chdperOns graced the occa-
siop and Joined in the amusements OF the
day.
Turkey Island.
The Chesterfield Board OF Supervisors
meets Tomorrow.
Miss Cassie Moore. OF this city, is visiting
friends in Lynchburg.
Miss Clay Willis, OF Chesterfield, spent
several days with her sister, Mrs. ID. l.. Pull
liam, last week.
The Methodist Sunday school will proba-
bly, decide tot day when and where they will
have their picnic.
Mr.. Humbert, one OF the teachers In the
Deaf. Dumb. and Bind Institute at Staun-
ton wes In the city last week.
Miss Page snellIngs has returned home
AFTER q pleasant visit OF several weeks 10
friends and relatives In DanVille.
Mrs, Brodnax. wife OF the late Dr. X. w.
Brodnax, has qualified as admin istratrix OF
the personal estate OF her husband.
The yceum Club gave hop at Drewry's
,t,o Lost Monday night which
largely attended and much enjoyed.
Services at the Meade. Memorial church
will hereafter be held at O'Clock Sunday
night instead OF at In the afternoon.
Judge Irving is still holding court for
Judge Hancock, hearing such cases as the
latter was OF counsel In before his election
as Judge.
Misses Isabella and Carrie Lee Campbei,
OF Rev. william y. Campbell -
Fredericksburg. formerly OF this city, have
been visiting friends here.
Treasurer Bronsugh is ready 10 receive
the city and school taxes for 1855. Persons
who pay the same before the LIST OF july
will receive a rebate OF per cent.
Rev. w. +. c. Gregory viii preach at the
church this morning In tho
q bsence Of the pastor. hr. Foes. who Is Ia
the country for the benefit of his health.
Any Manchester teachers desiring TO at
tend either OF the summer normal schools
should apply 10 Superintendent Maurice,
az by ths means their expenses would be
greatly reduced.
Mr.. ii. A. Maurice. Observation-Disclosures
OF Schools, has not decided whatday he will
examine the teachers, hut IL will be some
time between the sth and 18th OF July. lie
will decide upon whatever day the teach
ers prefer.
Manchester Lodge OF Masons celebrated
the festival OF st. John tie Baptist Thurs
day night with becoming ceremoEies.
After the Inhalation OF officers the fra:ers
repaired TO the banquet. hall and parteok
OF q nice collation..
In tfyt-isst ew years Swanshoro', n suhu.b
of Manchester has grown Rom few sca<-
tering residences TO q thicEly populated
place, with five groceries. two drugstores,
one or more dry goods stores and boot-end-
shoe tabllshments, and two churches.
with the prospect OF another one being
built In the near future.
Mr.. Wistar Archer, OF this city, has az
piled for the position OF principal CT one Of
the public schools in Richmond. Mr. Archer
was educated ut hcGuires school and at
the Univ entity OF Virginia. whore ke die
himself. taking the degrees OF
Master OF Arts and Bachelor OF Philosophy.
For the last two years he has Taught with
with great success at Norwood, Va, aud
Abbeyille. 8. c.
Ashland.
Miss Mary Easter left Thursday for her
home, Eastville, Va.
Miss Mary Sherrard, OF Richmond, lis viz
ting her niece, MIS-. J. Rs land Fleet.
Professor X. B. amithey left last Wednes-
lay 10 visit relatives in Amelia county.
DR.. willard Robinson. OF Essex county, Is
visiting his mother. Mrs. Ii. h. Robinson.
Miss Lelis Tomkins. OF Richmond is visit
ing her friend. Miss Slssle James, near town.
Miss Emily Houston expects to attend the
% Cardinal Gibbons ct Balti-
more.
Mrs. Conway X. Howard and family, OF
Richmond. are boarding at Mrs. I, j. Gre
gorys.
Miss Mamie T. Duncan left yesterday on
} visit TO her uncle, Rev. Wallace Duncan,
Df Spartanburg, S. q.
Miss Ella w. Moseley, OF Richmond. is
visiting her friend. Miss Mamie b. Lucket,
At Brierfleld, near this city.
Colonel John NJ. Patton and family Will
cave In few days for their summer resi-
ience. In Albemarle county.
Miss Harwood. OF Richmond, who has
been on visit 10 her friends, the Misses
returned home Thursday.
Joseph f. Elicit, ESQ. OF Indiana. who
Dss been visiting his father. Sergeant T. Z.
tllett, returned home last Tuesday.
Miss Jennie X. Pemberton. whohas been
visiting her uncle, Mr.. Met. Macmurdo, re.
.uIned home last " ednesday.
Miss sallie Marvin. OF Richmond. spent
everal days with her sister, Mrs. John Rag
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