Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-30
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MAyCHEsrER MATTERS.
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Dsy"-OshsP Items.
The services held at the West-End
Memorial church Sunday afternoon ur-
der the auspices Of the +" Little Clean
ers" were largely attended and were
Of the most interesting character. In
terestipg, instructive, and appropriate
addresses were delivered by Rev. Will
liam Ii. Christian and Judge B. A.
Hancock. This society, composed prin-
cipally of the smaller members Of the
Sunday school Of this church, is doing
noble work by way Of raising funds
to help in liquidating the indebtedness
Of the church.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable con-
dition of the weather Sunday afternoon
there was large congregation present
at the temperance song.service at the
Central Methodist church. Mr.. Tray
Tor, who presided, in introducing Rev.
L. R.. Thornhill made very happy
speech in advocacy Of temperance. Mr..
Thornhill delivered an address which
won favorable mention from oil quarters.
lie said be was in favor Of prohibition.
He believed the temperance work is the
work Of God, and with His approval
and blessing it shall succeed. He
urged the Good Templars to 80 forward
in their good work, and assured them
that their labors would meet with sue
cess. II the local-option election should
result in favor Of the liquor-men don't
be discouraged, but continue to push
forward in the good work. The SER
vices were interspersed with good sing
ing and prayers. The meeting next
Sunday afternoon will be held at the
Bainbridge- Street Baptist church.
Sunday was a"dry day" in this
city. As far as heard from not q bar
room in the place was open either
front, back, or side door. The number
of men engaged in the liquor traffic
who attended church was remarked
upon by many, and their conduct in so
doing won universal approval. A
prominent minister Of the city remark
ed Yesterday morning that if the local
option agitation does no other good 1t
will keep the bar-rooms closed on Sum-
day for awhile at least.
Henry alias Gresham p. Johnson,
who was arrested by Chief-of-Police
Lipscomb on saturday on a warrant ls-
sued by Justice Perdue on the CON-
plant of Mrs. Mary P. johnson,
charging him with misdemeanor, was
tried in the Mayors Court yesterday
morning and discharged.
An examination was held in the case
of Charles Williams, charged with a
felony, and the accused was sent on to
the grand jury.
A meeting Of the Anti.Local Option
lists Association will be held over Da-
yis's saloon, Fourth and Hull streets,
at l. o'clock to-day. The situation
will be discussed, finance committee
will be appointed, and programme for
the campaign will probably be mapped
out. The meeting will be held with
closed doors and none but members Of
the Association will be admitted.
Judge Beverly A. Hancock will leave
for Nottowsy tomorrow morning to
hold the Circuit Court Of that county,
which begins Thursday. Among other
things which the Judge will have to
pass upon there is whether the County
Court is right in refusing to grant any
licenses in the county for the sale Of
LIQUOR. The docket is full one, and
the court is most likely to remain 10
session for the full term-seyen days.
A collection for the Home Mission
Board was taken up at the Bainbrldge-
Street Baptist church Sunday morning,
and Sunday night, after solemn SER
mon by the pastor, Rev. L. K. Thorn
hill. one young gentleman was received
into the church.
The citizens of Swansboro' assem-
bled at Morrisette's Hall last night
and presented Mayor Taylor, Of this
city, with a handsome silver service as
a testimonial from them for his energy
and enterprise in their behalf, and par
ticularly in aiding to secure the con-
struction of the street railway between
there and Richmond. The presentation
speech was made by Judge b. A. Han
cock. and Mayor Taylor accepted in
graceful manner.
Some person entered the residence Of
Mrs. Hatcher, Tenth and Hull streets,
Sunday night, and after upsetting
things generally in the dining-room left
without carrying away anything. The
entrance was effected through back
window.
The river is quite muddy and about
three and a half feet above usual tide.
Miss Mary W. Thomas, who has been
giving Undertakings IN Richmond for
some time, gave very interesting one
at the Fifth.Street Methodist church
Sunday night.
Lawrence Ingram, Of this city, who
will receive his diploma tonight as a
full graduate of the Medical College of
Virginia, has received the congratula-
tions of many friends since the title OF
NJ. b. was conferred on him Saturday
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