Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
nAxcHEsTER's CONTRIBUTION.
Several Accidents On ChristmssDay-
Omcers EIectcd-PerssnsI. &c.

The observance Of Christmas was very
general and whole souled In Manchester, but
Il was free from disorder. The young iolks
enioyed the fre.crackers, horns. drums, &c,
ann many older ones took a SIP OF nogg, but
there we're fewer excesses than usual on this
festive occasion. Az night the display OF
colored lights. Roman candles, sky-rockets,
and other fireworks was very large, and at
times the sky seemed almost abl2ze. I'm
happily the days pleasure was greatly marred
by several accidents, one OF them OF quite
serious nature.
While two boys, Johnnie Wake and
Edward Paul. were STOPPING over pile oil
powder that had been spilled on the pave
ment in front of Snellng's drugstore pick
ing up the fiery element, some one threw
a lighted pop-eracker into the powder and an
explosion occurred, in which both boys were
burned. the former very seriously. Had not
Mr. Lawson Buriord, who was standing near
by, have been prompt In going to the aid OF
Young Wake, whose clothing took fire. be
would perhsps baye received fatal injuries.
AS il was be was badly burned, and 1t Is
feared will lose one II not both OF his eyes.
Heis ason OF Mr. sidney Wake. Paul was
also badly burned, but the result Will not be
serious.
A son OF Mr Thomas Fendley, Ulric
Baker, and Theodore Moore also received
painful bnrns-the first named from pop.
cracker and thetwo latter from powder.
While passing ia front OF Toney's grocery
Monday afternoon Mr.. Robert Mann was
struck on the nose by a sky-rOcket and some
ol the smaller bones were broken. NO other
casualties OF any moment have been re-
ported.
RUTH COUNCIL.
At a regular meeting OF Ruth Council.
No 3. Order of Chosen Friends, held last
night the following officers were elected ::
George ". LoBgwOrth councillor; G.. I.
Atkisson. yicc-cOuncillOr; William N. Lips
comb, secretary seventh year.; George w.
Toby, treasurer iseyentn year), George W.
Payne. prelate; George q. Ely, marshal
William Whitworth, warden; i. L. Ellis,
guard: K. II. Pond, sentry; George :.
Baugb. past councillor Trustees George
o. Eiy, John O'Breu, and l.. Il. Ellis. An
ditng Committee VI. r.. Lloyd, John
O'Bricn, and + \. Davidson.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Mollle Evans left yesterday for Nor
folk.
MIR. Blucher j. Hooe, OF Cumberland
county, Is in the city.
Professor T.. Norrissclte formerly OF Man
chester, now principal OF the last -Lnd
school, in Richmond, was in the city yester-
day.
Messrs. Il. +. BrsnsIord Of Montgomery
county; Robert G. otanard, OF Roanoke. and
p. II. Gay, Of Henderson, y. G., are IN the
city
Mr. B. +. Patram and Miss NJ. W. Patram
have left 10 visit friends In Amelia.
Miss Eus Holt and Miss Bradshaw are
spending the holidays IN Greensboro, y. {.
The Manchester German Club will give an
entertainment at the Leader Hall Friday
night.
The members Of the First Baptist church lcol'
ored) gave their pastor, Rev. a. Blnga, Jr.,
q liberal Christmas pounding.
On Chrislmas.day each OF the drivers on
the Manchester car line received an enyc-
lope containing sums Of money ranging from
sl5 to S2G. These were presents from Mt.
Joseph Bryan, owner OF the line, who has
made this an annual custom.
Sir. ". O. Sims aud Miss Margaret CALI
gan, both Of this city. were married on
Tuesday at Z. NJ. at the residence OF Rev.
DR.. Hose, in Richmond. MIR. and Mrs.
Sims left on the $40 train over the Danyille
road for Augusta, Ga. The bride Is most
clever Young lady, and by her pleasant
manners and kind words for all has won
for herself large circle OF warm, personal
friends. Mr.. Sims is one Of our most popu'
lar and deserving young men.