Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
THE FIRSTDAY 0FlSS9.
FEATURES OF ITS ossERvAScE HERE
IN RICHMOND.
Rsesptioss and Callers s-Entertainmsnts "
Various sorts-Reaniopa, sup
pers, 60, &C.

Tt~Drght ae genia' suns anu hf"u ''"O aA9'
and balmy air could makeit. add the streets
were gay with we l-drcssed people, citizens
and visitors, taking holiday.
The callers we're a bappy-looking set OF
Young men. They seemed TO enjoy the
dsv vc-v much, but the ladies receiving
were fewer than usual, and various attempts
were rnsdc 10 account for II. Recent deaths
explainea why several families were not
keeplae open house; but this hardly ac'
counted FOR the greet falling od IN The OBJ
serrauee of The custom. Tor there has been
no First not preceded by deaths.
" bile New-Years calls are very pretty
and agreeable they 10 not nll speeiaI
want here as they do IA cities ike Ne"
York, Phhs0clphls, and Washington. be-
because. wbile We really hope 10 make Rich
fn0ud a g.est big city. II is not 80 yet, and
the members o. the same set IN society are
thrown together very often by the chances OF
ihc season. IN very large communities II is
di3ercnt. aud the First serves them ~ an occa-
son when ali The members ~ the circle
march in review. Here yesterday the enter
tanmeuis were very nice, and there we're
number OF notably pretty groups OF yosug
lsd.fs receiving, and the day was spent IN
manner 10 do credit 70 the custom as u exists
in this city. Outside Of fashionable lite The
day was spent as boIidav without special
programmes. except where. here ard there,
IN organization used the opportunity for
1euui0n.
At THE GOVERNORS.
From until 2 O'Clock yesterday afternoon
The doors OF tire Executive Mansion were
Thrown open, aud the crowd a'tending the
reception OF The Governor sud Nrs. Lee was
probably larger than on any previous recep-
tou-day.
Mrs. lee was assisted by Misses sallie An
der.on, J9sephinc lvO0s. ROsalle winston,
KalHe md l..wse Mayo, The Misses Ross, snd
Ml.scS McKenncy, ,trotbcr, and Otey Cui-
Ten.
Among the prominent persons attending
the reception were Mr.. +. II. Mayo, Drs. Cul-
len, Brock, and Ross, general Joseph x. An
dersou. Colonel Archer Anderson, Colonel
W. y. Palmer. Mr.. James ID. Patton, and
Colonel sheppard
Mry j. Ldward Boring, Mrs. william
scrugrs, and Miss Dustman, oi Decatur,
H.. called ai he mansion during the eve
ming and paid their respects 10 the Governor
and Mrs. Lee. A large number OF The young
men Of the city were among the callers.
Very fcW OF them wore dress suits.
The occasion was most happy one and
ali who attended received a hearty welcome.
EEw-yEAH's RCCFPTIoN AT TIE Y. ". C. a.
Tho reception given the Young men al the
Young Mems Christian Association Hall
last night by the Ladies' Auxiliary was "a
great success. A large number called from
Gto1 O'Clock and partook OF thc repa't pro-
V.ded with so much care and taste by the
ladies.
AT O'Clock the junior class in the gymna-
stun gave on enjoyable exhibition Of their
skill IA pyramid building and floor work.
At8 O'Clock a mock trial took place In the
large hall-gotten up by mem bers Of the Re-
ccptiou Committee. MIs, Birdie ROpcrin
sued Polham Duieling for damages for
breach az promise. The cast was as fol-
lows: Judge, &. @. Christiau, Esq Lawyer
Blood, q. Wallace, Jr.; Lawyer Sly, G..
". Morris: Plaintiff, Miss Birdie ROpcrln,
". McJoDes. Jr.; Mrs. Ropcrir, -
Carter; Defendant, Pelham Dutehng, Louis
Rich: Miss susan singlehIrt. LonnY Jones;
Crier. ". X. Booter; Clerk, G. Werner.
The large audience was Kept in con-
tinual roar by the humorous situations OF
the trial and the laugbable remarks OF tho
characters. The evening wss enioyably
spent, and the boys acquitted themselves
masniGcoutly.
WESTMINSTER CHCRCH.
The Christmas celebration at the new West
Minister church was notable event In that
portion Of the city. Careful and loving pre-
paratiOns had been made ny loving bands,
and the church CLEANED with Hight aud glad
ness. The elegant Chrislmas-tree was a0orl-
ed With tiny lights and bon-bons, ana no
member ~ the school was overlooked Mr..
T.. l.. Campbell. the superintendent, was
master of ceremonies, and the singing was
ptrticulsriy sweet. Cheerful and Weiltlmed
addresses were made by Rev. Dr. Kerr and
Dir. j. II. X. slcght, and the large crowd
That flied the house were enthusiastic IN
their appreciation Of the OCCASION Tbs
schools growing IN numbers and eticieScy
steadily. and the beauty OF The audience
room has beeu greatly. enhanced by the eii'
of a lovely clruet for the alsles, &c., 10y
George ". Anderson & sons. aud smother,
equally choice. for The platform, by x. t.
Richardson & Co. These timely gifts arc
highly valued by the friends OF Nestmin-
slor church.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION.
No more beautiful and attractive holiday
celebration has been seen in Richmond than
that held ia First Presbyterian church.
The whole building was brilliantly II.
Illuminated. and the body OF the church
welt filed with SuudsY-school scholars,
teachers. and friends. The opening an
them was hRey rendered by the tui
choir Of tho church ana organ, under The
direction oi Professor Clapp. This was fol-
lowed with spirited song by the school and
etephens's solo "While Shepherds Watched
rl.r Flocks by Night" was charming, ana
The address OF Rev. DR.. Kerr was rs bright
Hna sparkling as usual, aud most happily
sdapted To the occasion. More beautiful
songs followed, aud the one sung by the in-
FAINT class was especially sweet Mr.. j. ID.
a. sleight. the superintendent, offered some
brief aud appropriate remarks, sud the
whole audience Joined in singing ihe chill
dren's doxology "Glory to God In the high
est"
Then the organ pealed forth q grand re
cessi0nsi and the school marched into tue
leciure-room. which was handsomely deco
rated with eyergreens, aud in front OF the
desk was Christmas tree reaching 10 the cell
ing, dsShlng with lights, aud loaded with gifts
for every member OF the school Before 10
O'Clock the tree was stripped Of ITS trea'
sures Everybody was happy aud went
their way rejoicing, all ready 10 welcome the
coming OF the New Year.
RESCUE LODGE, GOOD TEaPLARs.
At the regular meeting Of this lodge Mons
day night nine new members were added TO
the roll. After the transaction OF consider
able routine business supper was served
hy the ladies, and quite handsome sum
was re4lized for the lodge treasury. At II
O'Clock services appropriate for the watch
meeting commenced and were continued
uutil l2:30. when they were closed by the
memoers forming the grand circle 0f unity,
repetition Of the pledge, prayer and singing
Of the Doxology. Mr. Fielding Pollard had
charge OF tho exercises, which were OF the
most interesting character. This lodge has
accepted an invitation TO visit Giil-hemorial
Lodge at the Male Orphan Asylum to.mor-
Tow night
Death of asJ0r TurnsF.
Major Frank Z. Turner, Deputy Clerk OF
the Chapcery Court, who was psrayzed
about ten DAYS Sgo, died at quarter TO 0
L. Il "