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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Richmoud Amateurs.

The comedy "single Life" was presented
at Hampton last night by members Of the
Sidney Dramstc Association, OF Richmond,
who leit here yesterday morning. The same
play is to be presented Al Williamsburg to-
night. The following is the cast Narcissius
Boss. an egolistical bachelor, W. G.. Free
man; John NiCgle, fluciuating bachelor,
". r. Haurand; Peter Pinkey, a bashiul
bachelor. d. X. Davis; Charles Chester, a
m sterious bachelor, r. +. Hotze; David
Damner, q woman-hating bachelor, L. 4.
jenkins; Caroline Coy, a yiliied spinsier,
Miss Beatrice Marion; Sarah Snare, an in
siuuating spnster, Miss Florence Ball; Kit
ty Skylark, singing spinsier, Miss Lula
Bethel: Jessie Meadow, romantic spinster.
Miss Levie Martin; Maria McCaw, a man
hating spinster, Miss Annie Calder. Mr.. ii.
Rees will act as pianist.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
NihIlist CONSPIRACY.

Try ADelo-Amerlcan cable 10. the Di'paich.l
LONDON. December 2G.-A dispatch from
Malta says that neither the Duke nor the
Duchess OF Edinburgh was present at the
Theatre there when the attempt was made 10
blow up the building with a bomb. II was
ren0rtcd at the time that the Duchess WAS
present, and she was the intended victim Of
a Nhil,t conspiracy. IL appears that the
bomb was discovered in a lobby in rear OF
the stalls by m attendant Attached t. il
was a burning fuse, which the attendant
promptly eXtngushed. The Russian Consul
at Malta, who was arrested for completely
m the attempted outrage. mas been released.
There was no evidence whatever against him.
his arrest being due 10 vague suspi ion
that be- was.in some way implicated In the
affair. II Is now supposed that the perpe-
TRAITOR was actuated solely by spirit Of
wanlon mischief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Morfuary Reoorf.

The following shows the actual mortality
IN the city Tor the week ending December
%, 1885,
Cause Of Death; Bronchitis. /; burn, l;
cancer OF the womb, /; congestion OF brain,
l.; congestion Of lungs, /; consumption, 3;
consumption OF bowels, !; cysteus-
chronic, l.; debility. /; diarrb1a, 2; fever
malarial. 1; yslvuiar disease OF heart, 2;
infantieiae (probablel, /; Inflammation OF
bowels, /; Inflammation OF BRAIN, 1 menIu-
gifts. L; tubereulsr meningitis, old age,
9; paralysis. /; pneumonia. 9; rheumatism,
/; teething, /; tuberculosis, l; unknowu,
1; whoopiug-congb. 1.
Whole number OF deaths exclusive oil stlll-
births, 50.
Still. hirths: colored, 3.
Rais: Rate Of mortality OF whale populs-
ten was 1890 Der cent Der Loco per an
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Christmas Fatalities.

CHICAGO, December 2G.-Three fatalities
and a number of minor casulties, resulting
from sccidenis at Christmas festivities in this
city and vicinity, are reported in this MORN
ing's dispatches. At Genevs and Danyille,
H., two men personaiing Santa Claus AZ
Christmas church festivals, each OF whom
used cotton batting for boards and wigs.
caught fire from candles on the trees and
were fatally burned; aud at milwaukee, a
four.ycar-od boy walked early. and, slipping
out Of bed, undertooktO light the candles on
4 Christmas tree as he had seen it done the
night before. lie set his night-gowp, the
tree, and bed-clothes on tire and was burned
to death, and his friends had difficulty i'm
rescuing the other children and saving the
house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Patterson Tobacco Company.

Judge Wexford, OF the CITY Circuit Court,
Yesterday granted q charter TO the Il. A..
Patterson Tobacco Company, which is formed
for the purpose OF manufacturing and selling
tobacco, and 20 that end they are authorized
to buy from x. A. Patterson d Co., what
ever fixtures, stock, brands, labels, and
other effects they may deem proper for the
conduct Of said business, and also 10 take
from the officers Of said company such bonds
for the faithful performance OF duty as the
Board OF DirctOIs may prescribe.
The capital stock Is 10 be not less than
Sl0O,0O0 nor more than SjO0.0O0. divided
into shares Of 800 each. Real estate may
be held not exceeding five acres.
The officers are: x. \. Patterson, presi-
dent; II. G. Nall. Of Memphis, Tenn, first
vlce.prcsiGcnt; II. +. Patter.on. second
yicc-president; j. q. Patterson, superin-
tendcnt; b. NJ. Gwathmey, secretary and
treasurer,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

Fifth street; aged thirty years. Deceased
was a clerk in the Chesapeake snd Ohio
railway Offices and married a daughter OF
Colonel II. u. Whitcomb. Funeral from
Al-SaInts church at II M. to-day.
The following srs the officers OF Leigh
Street Baptist church for the year 1880: j.
II. Goddin, recording clerk; f. II. Butler,
roll clerk; W. j. Westwood, general trea-
surer; J. T. Allen. assistant treasurer; A. u.
Clark. treasurer OF the poor fund; J. I. Bat
lowe, treasurer OF the mission fund; b. L.
johnson and T.. Morrissstte. notice readers
the lstter to succeed W. n. Williams, who
declined reelection to the position which he
had filed for years; ". T. Ammons, super-
intendent Of sexton John Butler, sexton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Sudden Death OF "A dysterIous Young
STRANGER i'm WashingtOa

stranger IN VI 1sntna tO1.
A Washington telegram says The death
Of mysterious young gentleman at the
Metropolitan Hotel in this city early this
morning has caused much discussion a. TO
his identity. tie came 10 the hotel six
weeks ago With an Introduction from the
manager Of the Hygeia Hotel at Fortress
Monroe, where he had been staying,
and from 3lessrs. Probst Il Co., Of
New York, who are hs bankers. A.
the METROPOLITAN Hotel be represented
himself u Mr. Schneider, but be
told his particular friends that be was not
schneider, but Baron Aster, member OF a
noble German family, with connections IN
Russia and Other eastern countries o. Europe.
10 is certain that be lived here IN the most eX-
travagant style. The chief clerk at tbe hotel
declares that be knows Of $l3, 600 which the
Baron drew from his New York bankers
during the six weeks Of his stay here, and
an accounts concur that be probably spent
qll OF that and more since his arrival from
Fortre., Monroe. lie died hon the effects
OF excessive indulgence IN drink. lie rs not
known 70 have any relatives IN tie United
states.
Among those with whom he spent most OF
hl- time here are Louis j. iiarhaug, a clerk
in the United states Pension Office, and Cap.
tain McCarty, who claims 10 be the author Of
Representative ThOmas's design OF SEMI
submerged steel cruiser. These gentlemen
aud some others haye taken charge OF the
remains and are communicating with Messrs.
Probst, OF Neg York, for advice ss TO where
interment should be made.
The stranger was about thirty-three years
Of age, six feet high, and bad handsome
face, with brown side.wh,skers. In addition
10 German be spoke English, French, Rus.
sian, aud Italian luenty. and hls general ap-
pearance aud bearing were distinguished.
There Is said to have been something Of a
romance ln biz life arising oHt Of the fact that
his father had made a marriage engagement
for bin IN Germany, while he had formed a
lasting attachment fOran American lEdy now
residing IN Washington. S0me Chicago peO.
pie who have been stopping at the Metro
pOhtan have remarked striking resem'
blauce between this stranger and the man
Tascott, who murdered Smell, the Chicago
banker, some time ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
The Government denounced.

Tny Anklo-Amefican cable 70 tho Dispatch.l
PARIS, Decem Der 2G.-In the Senate to-day
during the discussion oi the estimate on ac.
count OF fine arts. VI. Pa5teur and other
speakers denounced the Government for al
lowing the production az the Ode0n Of de
Goncourt's play "Germinie Lacerteux,"
which they declared TO be immoral.
NJ. Lockroy. Minister Of Public Instruc.
ton, respouied that the play was constructed
with great literary skill. and be held that that
which was literary was rarely immoral. The
Government. he added, wss unable to inter
play.
The Senator and Deputies Of the Republi-
can groups held a meeting to-day and adopt
ed a resolution IN favor Oi the candidature Of
Pierre Baudin against Boulanger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
n,nnar rar the Poor.

The Christmas diuner for the poor will be
given al Old-harket Hall to-day from IL
O'Clock noon until O'Clock in the afternoon.
A committee Of the ladies were down there
yesterday fixing up the tables, candy bags,
etc., getting ready for the occasion. All per-
sons who purpose sending them articles to-
day are requested TO DO so by 10 O'Clock At
the latest, so that the ladies may not be hur-
ried IN tbeir preparations. From loo 10
1900 tickets OF admission to deserving poor
have heen fesued
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Accidental Shooting.

DR.. George Ben. Johnston has left for
King William county to attend Lightfoot,
the son OF Mr.. +. Lightfoot Wormley, who
accidentally shot himself on Tuesday while
hunting on bis grandfather's farm. Mr..
Wormley had crossed fence, and the little
boy, instead OF banding his gun over, placed
1t through an opening between the rails,
aud after getting over the fence he attempted
to pull the gun through, when the hammer
struck against one OF the rails, causing the
piece 10 be DISCHARGED, the load tesring the
flesh and muscles and sbattering the bone OF
his arm near the shoulder and also his body.
While the injuries are very serious, there
are hopes that the little fellow will recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Misplaced Confidence.
NJ teloeraph % the Dlspatch.l

NEW YORK, December 2G.-Adolph Wits
lock was some time ago confidential clerk OF
Herman Schcyer, 2 commission merchant at
lG ana 4S Lombard street The merchant
went to Europe and left Wittslock In charge
Of his business. The clerk at once took to
riotous living aud became infatuated by two
concert-salOon girls, upon whom he layisbed
money and expensive clothing. Finally ali
the merchants goods were disposed OF, the
employes discharged. and the establishment
closed up. This state OF things stared
schcyer N the face on his return from Eu-
rope. Wttslock was arrested I'm concert
hsl, confessed his guilt, and to-day was held
In $4,000 bail for trill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Deatn orDr. W. 4. Grny.

News has been received here of the death
Of DR.. william A. Gray, at his home, in Flu
wanna county. Va. He died on tne 18th in
slant at O'Clock A. VI. at the advanced age
OF eighty-two years. His son. Dr. William
B. Gray, and his daughter, hrs. \. J..
shepherd, left here yesterday morning by
the Richmond aud Allegheny railroad to Al
tend his funeral, which takes place to-day.
Theg were accompanied by Rev. a. l..
dickinson, who u to conduct the funeral
sprvlCps
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Ceu.umpt,.n. w..s,ns diseases.

and General Debility. Doctors disagree as
10 the relative value OF cod-liver oil ana
bypoDhosphites-the one supplying strengh
aud flesh and The other giving nerve power
and acting as tonic 10 the digestive and
entire system. But in ssott's Emulsion of
Cod. Liver OF with Hypophosphites the two
Thousands who baye derived no permanent
benefit from other preparations have been
cured BY this. SCOTS Emu sion Is perfect
ly palatable and ia easily digesied by those
who cannot tolerate plain cod-liyer oil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
ACrisi.iuthe Cotton Trade.

fBy Anglo American cable % tbe Dispatch.l
LONDON, December 2G.-A crisis appears
to be imminent In the Bolton cotton trade.
A portion Of the employees are already on 4
strike and refuse 10 return 10 WORK until
their demands are complied with. The mas
ters complain ot bad work and threaten to
order a general lockout unless the work is
improved and the strikers return 10 work.
The operatives are amply supplied with
funds ana defy the masters. a prolonged
STRUGGLE is feared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

10y IHI0SI aVH 70 II'U EF7l71IlIIl
CHICAGO, December 70. The Signal Ser
vice gives notice that a cold wave has ap.
peared 10 the Northwest. and tbat toe TEN.
pcr,ture iu this reglou viii fau srosa 10 90 20
degrees before tomorrow morning. A. far
as heard from the Storm extends throughout
Iowa, Northwestern Missouri, and put OF
Kansas. Throughou. most Of this region
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Rnr IN EarfhnrlnIIn

The people over on Church Hill were
much alarmed about : O'Clock last night
from what they supposed TO be an earth
quake shock, Many of them left their
houses aud ran into the street. and when a
second shock came the excitement was IN
tense. The vibrations of the earth were
caused by two blasts being sent on where a
street is being graded in the rear OF Trinity
chnrrh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
strcet-car nr.yers, Conrert and BaII.

The car.drlvers' ball and concert at
Sanger Hall last night was largely attend
ed and the aillif was complete success.
Captain Frspk Cunningham. Mr. Douglas
Leilwich. and Mr. Slas shelburne took part
IN the concert. Captain Andrew Pizzini led
the march to the ball at l0:3O O'Clock.
Sir. Alfred A. st. Amand, the superinten-
eut Of The City Railway Company, was pres
ent aiding 10 make the occasion a success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
rhn nniecfionnhIe water Ordlnance.

The Common Council has been called to
meet Saturday night ut 1870 O'Clock TO con-
slider an amendment to The ordinance amend
ing and re0rdaining sections 10, II, 10. %.
and % OF chapter -, approved October 10,
1855, concernIng The vater-works.
The amendment sought to be changed
requires persons having wator-closets that
are not self-closing TO pay 81 tax instead Of
80 and 81 ~ under the old ordinance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Arrested for Playing Policy.

Last night Sergeant Tomlinson and de-
tachment from the Second policc-Nation
raided house on Cary street between Eighth
and Ninth and arrested Edward Green and
eight other colored men charged with play.
Ing policy. The men were caught in the act
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Don't Hesitate

for one moment, but buy box Of the Chero.
kee Cough Drops and cure that cough you
have. only &c. per box. Satisfaction guar
anised % money refunded. On sale at all
drugstores aud conieciloueries. Trade sup
piled BY Purcell, Ladd s Co., Powers, Tay-
lor Il Co., aud Owens a Minor, wholesale
drnggisls.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

tBy Anglo-AmeFican cable 10 the Dispatch.l
RoNE, December 26.-Th Pope has sent
TO the bishop Of Piacenza $1,000 for 4 train.
ing college for missionaries 10 be sent TO
America % care for the Italian emigranLs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Criminal COnsDfraey.

lBy AnglO-American cable to the Dispstch.l
ST. PETERSBURG, December 26.-The
second inquiry into the recent accident TO
the Cars train at Borki results In attribu-
ting the disaster to a criminal conspiracy.
All OF the recentIy-discharged railway em-
ployCs will shortly be arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
PhilliDs's Digsstible Cocoa

Il valuable substitute for tea or coffee. II
nOurishcs. while they only stimulate. supe-
r.or drink for children end for nervous and
delicate women. Il Is different from ell other
cOeoas. All druggists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

One Of the pleasant features Of Christmas
Is the kind remembrance OF the Dispatch at
thls time by Mr. Alfred Won Rosenegk, agent
for Bergner & Engei in this city. A key OF
their delightful and iustly-celebrated beer Is
acknowledged with thaaks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

The engagement OF the Two ola Cronles
closed last night at the Mozart. The audi
olce was very large one; not vacant seat
could be had in the diess-circle. The Two
Old Cronies return next Monday, when they
play for the benefit OF the Elks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
RIa.t from n Romh.

tBy Anglo American cable to the Dispatch.l
MADRID, December pa bomb was ex.
plodsd last evening in front OF the residence
Of Senor Silyeia, Conservative member OF
the Chamber OF Deputies. The perpetrators
are unknown
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.


WARRENrON, Va, December 20. lsSS.
j. 4. :. Lorton, Esq. Secretary southern
Accident Insurance Company, Richmond,
Va:
Dear Sir,-l am in receipt of your drsit
Tor Sl.Gj0. IN fun payment OF my clsim
against your company for tue loss of my
band. and wish 10 express NV thanks ior the
PROMPT payment, the accident having oc.
cured only on November 2iib. II viii be
my pleasure 10 recommend Your company
20 my friends Tor good, soamd insurance.
Very respectfully,
JOHS T.. QUARLEs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Christmas. Christmas!
COniectioper aud Baker,
III aaaf Main street

II. ". MoEsTA,
COnfectiouer and Baker,
III east Main street.
Our Christmas prices are as follows:
PLAN Mixed Candies, lj cents per pound;
5 pounds for al.
French Mixed Candies, 10 cents per pound;
5 pounds for 81.
Fine Bon.BOns, % to % cents per pound.
Maillardo ChOcola,e-Drops, . cents per
pound.
French Conseryes, - cents per pound.
Fresh Mixed Nuts, 20 cents per pound;
0 pounds for 81.
R'isius. Figs, Citron, Bananas, Oranges,
and Malaga Grapes very low.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Another p,y,deua.

IBy IoIeHI Hpn % th5 DIspalcE-I
WASHINGTON, December 26. The Comp
trolier OF the Currency has declared a second
dividend OF 10 per cent. In favor OF the
creditors OF the State National Bank Of Ra-
leigh, n. c., making ln all 80 per cent. on
the claims proved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
w,raererto be sarrendered.

Governor Buckner, oi Kentucky, has made
4 rcqulsiti0n upon Governor Lee Tor Francis
Pace, now in the Wise county jail, charged
with murder In Kentucky, The rendition
warrant has been issued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
CENTS PER COPY.

wet snow is falling. In the neighborhood Of
Kansas CITY II has taken the form OF seet
About noon to-day the telegrsph'c service
between this city and Kansas city VS. almost
entirely prostrsted. Since then some in<
proyeinent has taken place, but II Il stu Sc
riously interrupted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
heath OF n FAmon. Runsian Onicer.

4 lBy Anslo-American cable 10 tho Dtspateh.I
PARIS, December ga dispatch from
Met reports the death OF General Louis Nell
kof, famous Russian officer. lie was sixty
four wears old.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Rex. the Rourse specuIator. DEAD.

(By Anglo-kmerican cable 10 the Dispstch.l
Paris. December 26.-News IS received Of
the death at Marugny, switzerland. OF NJ.
Bex. the Bourse Spectator who failed re-
Gently and hed from Paris, leaving behind
de0ts amounting to 1900. 900 francs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

~ have been occasionally troubled win
Coughs. and IN each case have used BEo1N1s
BRONCHIAL TROcHEs. whicD have never failed.
and l must say they second 70 none In tho
world. ."--Fs.ix A. Nay cashisr, ~. Paul. Hinn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

!. THOMPSON BROWN 4 co, go p. NJ. two-
story tame dveiliss on north SsvcasssasA
street near ysaAble.
GEORGE ". MAYO. 10Y A. ". hesssasla ta,>
nisafc. stoveA &c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
when she became Miss, she chung 20 Casioris
When she had Children, she gave them casioriA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

Beautiful Photographs prices LEB
GALLgRY, Tenth aud Main streots siK card Pho
tographs, Soc; ono dozen cabinets. tl.51
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

yuawe HoIiaday.

The Cbapccry Court vii, adjourn for the
December term to-day st 10 O'Clock. Judge
Hoiiaday will return TO bis Law practice on
January 1sL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

II. W. Moesta will give on every dollSr's
worth Of goods sold for cash one chance on
"Gipsy Queen" yaued at $50, exhibited In
his window
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.


Miss Mamie Lelry, los east Franklin,
drew the handsome st o. DoPs Furniture
al the Boot and shoe House. Who Will be
ncxtl - II. SPENCE, slj east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

a food for the Nerves and Brain. an absolute
cure for Nervous Hesda he, Mental Weakness.
Dependency, aud n positive cure for IN. Liquor
Habit sold by W. H. Scorf. Franklin and sossn-
teenth streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

The person holding ticket No. 23ls will
please call at Julius sycle x Son's, 2l3 east
Broad, and get the "pig and Man."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
.Buneh Keysatt the Mozart.
Personals and Briefs.

This comedy OF Hoyt's. which arst gave
him fame. Will be played at the Mozart Acad-
emy tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
WHO Is MRS. wINsLows

Those lovely Cologne Bottles with Photographs
at LEg GALLERY, Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
ghe Cooking club.

There was large and fashionable gathering
ST the Governors mansion last night to an
entertainment to the Cooking CLUB" The
young ladies were cbaperoned by Mrs. Lee
and Mrs. Camn.
The entertainment was opened with the
one.act comedy ." Can't Help H." with the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.

Autouis hestaurnus,
Seventh aud Broad, supplied with every
delicacy after the opera.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27

supper After thc opera Tonight.
Box parties should order early at AutonPs
Restaurant, seventh and Brosd streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-27


Last night the large membership OF the
church assembled 10 the audleuce-room TO
witness the closing exercises. Promptly al
$50 O'Clock the pastor. Rev. DR.. ;. A. Good
wiz. led in touching and appropriate
prayer after which Miss saliie Montgomery
fiue the solo go HoiY Night" which was
enthusiastically received. The scripture
T,adiugs were atienuyely listeued TO. The
sntbems by the choir under the direction OF
Professor Watson, led by Mr. William
Crump, were aPpreciatiycly commented
upon. PRAYER by Rev. Mr.. Bell closed thS
trst pant Of the evening exercises.
The sceond psri. under tue direction OF
Professor Norrssctte, consisted OF dialogues,
Rotations, songs. sc. The recitation OF "
lsd Money! bY Misses Joseph, Pollard, ana
Howard. was beautifully rendered, Ine
suginy by the school OF "rhe Roy yal Child Is
bornN and "All Lowliuess aud LoNe" was
wen executed. The Classical Parson, BY
BE- Howard, and the Drunkard's Chid, Oy
Dr. f.. +. McCabe. were we'll received.
The pastor, Dr. Goodwin, was on the pro-
gfalRise for su address, but concluded NJ.
stead IL speaking 10 read poem ent'lle9
The story OF the First Christmas Day
The Doctors weilearped reputation rs gu
orator led his hearers 10 anticipate 4 treat,
and many were disappointed when they
learned that he would read aud not speak.
Eui The beauty OF the poem cons0iou tncm ~
part for their disappointment.
The osasner In which tse eongrega'lon.
ssag " Juy 10 The world, the Lord + conn.,,
aud Gan hail The power Of Jesus name
ecarts indicated thai they were eothusisst'o
over the eyeniug exercises.
Ibe excellent progfsens was kfT1nksu w