Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-07-25

when the noted little !" Flying Cloud
formerly owned by the late Sidne,
Smith, Esq, Of this town, will be en-.
tered and compete for the silver cup,
which is the prize offered.
Some very interesting games Of base
ball are being played here between the
Williamsburg Club and clubs from this
section of the State. The following are
the home nine Frank Powell, catcher
George Walden, pitcher; birmingham
Harrison, short-stop; Eugene Morris,
first base; Frank Wolf, second base
Albion Henley, third base; William
Christian, centre field; Edloe More
cock, left field, and Sam Badkins, right
field.
Dr. James d. Moncure superin-
tendent and Z. P. Armistead, Esq,
cashier at the State Insane Asylum,
mace trip to Hog island last week to
examine the modern machinery in use
there with view Of introducing ii OF
the Asylum. The island is the property
of Mr.. Edward Z. Barney, OF Ohio,
who has spent many thousands in
bringing it to its present high state OF
cultivation. The visitors were taken
across James river in Mr.. Barney's fine
sail yacht and we're handsomely enter
tanned.
A large excursion party from Ports
mouth was in town last week under
the management Of Canton Lodge, No.
!, Independent Order of Odd-Fellows,
and was one Of the best-managed and
most orderly crowds that has ever visit
ed our city. Every one seemed to have
a good time, and in the afternoon the
." flag drill" by number Of pretty
girls formed pleasing aud graceful At
traction. Miss Rosa Kenny, the bright
little captain, showed herself most
proficient leader OF her little band
which was loudly applauded at the
close Of the drill.
Petersburg.
Miss NJ. Lou Harrison is visiting
friends in RichmQnd.
Mrs. T. o. Pollard, of Norfolk, is
visiting relatives here.
Miss Sophie Townsend, of Baltimore,
is visiting Miss Anna Orr.
Miss BERTHE Ball, of Baltimore, is
the guest Of Miss ANNE Spicer.
Mr.. and Mrs. James f. Routh are
visiting at Morehead City, n. 9.
Miss Kate A. Burke, of Richmond,
is visiting the Misses Tierney, Of this
city.
Miss Mary Hill, Of Goldsboro', n.
c., is visiting the Misses Stevens in this
city.
Mrs. Carter L. Bishop left this week
for Cspon Springs, to be absent some
time.
Rev. J. c. Jones, assistant rector Of
St. Paul's church, is at Dagger
Springs.
Mr. Robert StriDgfellow, Of Texas, is
in town, the guest Of Mr.. Thomas &.
Watkins.
Miss Mary Bragg Robertson is spend
Ing the summer with her aunt in
Brooklyn.
Mr.. Joseph Carr is spending few
10 fr,ar,AC 81 tft1afCr in
sex county.
Mr.. Samuel G. Jones, of West Point,
is in the city-gladly welcomed by his
many friends.
Miss Halle Butts is visiting her
friend, Miss Julia Webb, in Prince
George county.
DR.. William F. Thompson, of Din
widdie county, spent day or two in
the city this week.
Mr.. Walter D. Mckinney, Of Charles
ton, is the guest Of his brother, William
r. McKenney, Esq.
Mr.. Arthur Lefevre, of Baltimore,
was recently the guest for some days Of
DR.. d. W. Iassiter.
Nr. A. G. NJ. Mcllwaine, DR., Of New
York, is spending few days with rela-
tives and friends here.
Miss Phil. Wattlos, Of Alexandria,
Is q guest in the family of Mr.. Thomas
A. Lee, on Hinton street.
Mr.. r. T. Macomber, of Richmond,
paid his Masonic friends in this city
welcome visit this week.
Misses Ella and Helen Cameron left
on Thursday for the White Sulphur
Springs to spend the season.
Miss Ellen Cary, of Richmond, is a
guest in the family of hor brother, Ne
jor j. S. Cary, on High street.
Miss Mary Butts with her friend,
Miss Mosely, Of Bedford county, is
visiting friends in Surry county.
Captain Samuel Stevens and Mr..
William NJ. Jones and wife have gone
to Hampton to spend few days.
Mrs. Cleveland Hill, Of Richmond,
has for some days been guest in the
'amily Of Mr.. William L. Morrison.
Miss Mary Cooke and Miss Mollie
Mason, of Sussex county, are guests at
The residence of George Mason, Esq.
Hiss Cora Jones, Of Galveston, a
pupil Of Hollins Institute, is the CUES,
IF Miss Mary Potts, on Washington
street.
Mrs. s. ". Venable and Mrs. r. II.
Doykin left this week for the Green
1rier White, to be absent during the
summer.
DR.. j. Herbert Claiborne, Jr., one
If Petersburg's brightest young men,
has settled in New York to practice his
profession.
Miss Amanda Austin, OF Lewisburg,
". Va, is visiting our city, and is
quest in the family Of Mr. William F.
spotswoOd.
Miss Lula Davis. who has been visit
ne her aunt, Mrs. 7. ID. Moss, for some
line, has returned to her home in Ashe-
lille, n. c.
1t is reported that Senator Malone
las recently added largely to his bank