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

urRx1x At xsmxS's ADVENTURE.


A, the sun was sinking behind the Gooch'
land hills last Friday evening at Matden's
Adventure party oil about thirty couples
stepped from speeisl coach attached 10 tue
Richmond and Allegheny mail train from
richmond and retired 10 the large plyilion
On the summit Of the bill close by. Most OF
the young ladies ana gentlemen were rom
Richmond. and the beautiful scenery and
ipyigoratine air rendered their spirits ex-
uberant. The payijion was be ,utifuliy
lighted by rejecting lamps and Chinese
lanterns, which added much to The pleasant
surroundings. Dancing CONNIE need NJ an
early hour, sud continued uDtl tue Dark,
gray mists grew brighter ana brighter ana
the sun spaiu made its appearance. About
10 O'clock an elegant supper was served at
the hotel by Mr.. Tucker. The german was
Gracefully lead by Messrs. Tucker CARING
ion and Charles Gross, and WIS intensely
enioyed by the assembly OF beautiful
dancers. The young ladies present were
all I'm evening dresses and presenter an
array Of rare beauty. The entertainment
was a perfect success and highly creditable
TO the efforts Of Mfssrs. Tucker Darlington,
Henry Watkins, william Nelson. and Will
liam Scott, the gentlemen In charge.
fOnfAh1
Company b walker Light Guard gave
the third OF their monthly receptions at the
Regimental Armory last Wednesday night.
The number 81 visitors who participated In
the evenings enjoyment was quite large,
and the entertainment was fully up 10 the
high standard Of amusements undertaken
by this popular company.
Young LADIES' DRILL.
The entertainment given at the Armory
Friday night by the young ladies OF Trini-
ty church was grand success. The eve
ming began with a drill by the Grays under
Lieutenant Phillips. This was followed by
Sergeant BossieuX's company OF thirty
Young ladies'. Both companies did very
well, but the girls carried of the allrels
with their cross and square formations.
The remainder OF the evening was PLEASANT
" spent enjoying the fine music ana re-
freshments.
OLD MARKET SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.
A picnic was given yesterday at Mount
Pleasant by the Young Mems Society OF
the second Presbyterian church TO the Old
Market. Hall evening Sunday school. About
three hundred children attended, and an
ENJOYABLE day was spent. Thanks are due
Mr.. Cady for the use Of the picnic grounds,
and 10 the lsdies Of the church for assist
ance and kindness rendered
PICNIC AT YOUNG's POND.
The picnic given at Young's pond ye'-
krday by the Misses Rice and Gillian was
quite success. The music was furnished
by Mr.. W. j. Tremer's band. The happy
party returned to the city at late hour in
the evening all highly pleased with day
Of such rare enjoyment.
EXCURSIONS.
Next Saturday night an excursion viii
be run to Washington. Round trip, -;
good for two days.
The East-End Beneficial and Social So
ciety will give an excursion TO Mount Plea
SAINT Whit Monday, 18th. Tickets have
been placed at a reasonable figure, and
large crowd will doubtless attend.
The Ariel moOnlights this week will be
on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Miss
Carrie staude, the noted cOntralto, will
sing on both occasions. Among the other
attractions will be dancing, music. &c.
Manchester.
Mr.. jacob Kelrs condition is very preca-
rious.
Miss Florence Sublett has returned from
IIallsboro.
DR.. Willie Dorset. who has been quite
i'll for several weeks, is improving slowly.
Professor +. Morrisette and wife Will
visit their son Ernest at Williamsburg, TO-
day.
The colored people are raising funds to
build new Baptist church just outside tue
corporation.
There will be six graduates at this SEES
sion OF the High School. which closes FRI
day. All OF them are young ladies.
The waters Of the James have not been
clear for the last two months. TINS mas
greatly nterfered with the fishermen.
A party Of young ladies and gentlemen
from Richmond had german at DTewrys
farm. few miles below here, wednesday
night.
Next Friday night will be the last meet
ing OF the present City Council. Ihe
four newly.eected members 30 into ONCE
the 1st OF July.
Miss Maggie u. Johns, of Cumberland,
arrived in the city Thursday evening, and
will spend several weeks with friends mere
and in Richmond.
Miss Spencer. daughter OF Or. l.. u.
Spcncer. Of this city, who spent the winter
in Florida for the benefit Of her health, has
returned much improved.
Rev. r. +. Epcs. OF the Presbyterian
church, who has been quite unweH Tor
several days. j. out again and will be able
to fill his usual engagements to-day.
Rev. william II. Christian, OF the Cen
tral Methodist church OF this city, VIII
preach the annual sermon before the young
ladies' Of Chester Female Institute tonight.
The many friends OF Miss Julia True
hart. who has been spending several weeks
with Mrs. +. w. Weisiger, Will be pleased
TO learn that she has decided " remain
about two weeks longer.
Miss Fannie ThorDhill, who has been
visiting her brother, Rev. l.. Il. Thornhlll,
OF this city, will return TO her home, IN
AppomattoX, tomorrow greatly to the re-
grot Of her many friends here.
Major B. ii. Nash, the present efficient
Commonwealth attorney OF Chesterfield
county. who was appointed by Judge Clop-
ton rice b. 4. Hancock, elected circuit
Judge, will hold Office until the regular
election next year.
AS far as can be seen no steps have been
| taken towards building the Richmond, Pc
tersburg and Manchester railroad, which
was chartered at the last session OF the GEN
eral Assembly. This road. IL built, VIII
pass by Chesterfield Courthouse.
The handsome brick store now being
built at the intersection Of Hull and Clop-
ton streets by Morrissette Brothers, to be
used by Messrs. j. &. Snellings ~ Brother
| AZ drugstore, is nearly completed, and
will be occupied by the Goth OF this month.
Petersburg.
John Jackson. Esq, Commonwealth =
attorney Of Lunenburg, is in the city.
Mr.. W. W. Sutherland, OF West Viz
einia, is visiting his mother here.
Judge l.. ID. Yarrell, Of GreeDsyille
county, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Patte Compton, Of Washington, Is
guest in the family OF David Dunlop
Esq.
Mr.. II. c. DAVIS, Jr., OF Norfolk, has
been visiting relatives here during the
week.
Miss Mamie C. ycIlwaine is the guest
OF her grandmother, Mrs. A. G.. Nell
waine.
Postmaster stith Boiling attended The
exercises Of the Farmyille Normal Schoo
tins week.
Rev. +. III. Rutherford, -. D., OF Ken