Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-25
Rev. Jabez Hall. d. D., Rev. Dr..
Cooper Rev. Baldwin Pendleton. w.
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+. kerfoot, Esq., Superintendent w. r.
Fox. Charles p Rady. Esq. MAJOR
James N. Cnpers. several ladies, and
number OF graduates OF tho school
There was a large and handsome
Christmas tree, pendant from the limbs
OF which were bags and cornucopias
filed with candy and nuts and in sddi'
ton the platform was well filed with
presents for the principals, teachers and
scholars.
Mr.. 8. T. Beach, the principal. was
the recipient Of handsome gold.faced
Cathedral clock and some chewing to-
bscco. presents from the teachers, and
some fine cigars, present from one OF
the little boy pupils The teachers each
received presents from the principal and
scholars.
The exercises consisted OF singing,
recitations by the scholars, and short
addresses by nearly all the visitors, all
OF which were rendered in elegant style.
Altogether, it was an enjoyable affair,
as those present can testify.
CLERK GoDDra RrME>IaERBD.
Mr.. Charles W. Goddin. Clerk OF the
Chancery Court, was yesterday present
ed with a handsome gold headed cane
by Messrs. Richardson, Libby, Savilie.
Poindoxter, and a. p. Shield, of hrs Of
fee. Accompanying the gift vas IN APP
propriate letter setting forth the esteem
in which Slr. Goddin was held by the
donors.
Mr.. Goddin thanked the gentlemen
gracefully FOR the compliment
OTHER PRESENTATIONS.
The employees of Roun.ree n
Brothers trunk-fac.ory, serving under
Mr.. II. W. Cot.rell, yesterday at noon.
as an evidence of their appreciation OF
his uniform kindness toward them, pre-
sented him with handsome gold chain
and locket. Mr. s. A. Neal, book-keeper
of the firm, made the presentation speech,
which was responded t0 in fitting terms
by Mr.. Cottrell. :.
MIR. George W. Frosst. superlntend-
ent Of the Vulcan Iron Company, was
presented Yesterday with au elegant
rosewood and plush easy-chair 10y the
mechanics Of the establishment. The
presentation, made by Mr.. john III. Dun
nayant in neat aud appropriate speech,
was replied TO by Mr.. Frosst III bnei
aud well-timed remarks. Mr.. Fross'
has been In the employ OF the Vulcan
Iron Company since 1866, and IL the
inventor OF several of their best ma
chimes.
The employees OF B. G.. Dun n Co. 4
commercial agency presented Manager
u. (. Young with rlchly-framed stee
engraving and easel yesterday as q
Christmas remembrance. A banquet Is
20 be given at the firms Office on New
Years eve. when reunion of tho thirty
employees Of the Virginia and Nqrtl
Carolina branches will occur.
Mr.. f.. W. Tra(ford. superintendent o.
the Virginia Eiectric-Light and Powel
Company. was presented with beauti
ful gold watch and chain 10y tho em
ployees Of the works yesterday after
noon. The presentation speech ws'
made by Mr. W. q. Roberts. to whicl
the superintendent responded.
SANTA CLAUS AMONG THE ORPHANS.
Santa Claus visited the Male Orphan
Asylum last night and created intens'
excitement among the children.
To-day religious services will he hel,
in the chapel of the asylum, after whicl
presents viii be distributed. A boun
teoue dinner, consisting of ham, celery
turkey, and desser, will be served III tn
afternoon. The regular Christmas DIN
ner OF the orphans takes place mex
Tuesday and pleasant programme 10
| the occasion has been arranged.
ALL WILL HAVE GOOD DINNERS.
The veterans at the Confederate So
diers' Home will be- rcgaled to-day wit
true Christmas-dinner. which will EN-
brace every delicacy of the season.
At the slmshouse, jail. and penitentia
" fine dinners will also be served.
| EGGEOG FLOWS FREELY.
The Christmas eggnog flowed freel
last night. Ii wac dispensed at nearl
all the clubs and saloons In privat
families there was no dearth of th
cheer" Many Of the tipplers indulge
in u truly seli-sncrihcing spirit--drinkin
merely TO put the nog beyond the reac
Of others, who they feared 1t might harm
not that they wanted it themselves.