Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-02
NEW YEARS.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS CLOSED, BUT
MANY OFFICIALS HARD AT WORK
Little Formal Calling, But Several Rccep-
tions and Dinners Given-Services In the
Catholic and Lutheran Churches.
New-Year's day, 1891.


New-Year's day, 1891.
The day has been spent and the year ia
no longer new, though there are hundreds
in Richmond and elsewhere who for seve-
raj days will catch themselves dating their
letters twelve months in the past
1t was one Of the most quiet New-Year's
ever known in Richmond.
But tor the partial closing of the public
buildings State, and Federal
and few stores there was nothing by
which it could be distinguishedfr from other
days.
MANY wERT, AT WORK.
Some little work was done in tho Second
Auditors Office at the Capitol in the way OF
funding a portion of big batch of bonds.
The post-ofiice was open only from 10
o'clock in the afternoon, which time had
sufficed for the accommodation OF the nu-
merous seekers after mail. The Internal
Revenue department opened Just long
enough in the morning to deliver the new
tobacco stamps 10 parties who ordered
them the previous day.
The clerks in the deed-office of the
Chancery Court were at work all day, and
numerous lawyers came and went Busl-
ness was very light. and up TO 5 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon only one paper had
been admitted 10 record. and that IN
volved o matter of only S84.
Collector Cunningham accommodated all
who wanted to pay taxes, and Treasurer
Childrey did the same good Offices 10y those
wishing to llQuidate gas and water bills.
Neither of these had many "callers."
Clerk Lawton. Of the Hastings Court, was
ready &c wait onany belcted couple who had
decided 10 consolidate accounts" and
thus economize during the year, but none
such were forthcoming.
Uncle Ben August was pegging away
in the Council chamber getting his records
straight for the Council meeting next Mon
dag night.
At the CITY Circuit Court Clerks Office
Deputy Roweie vas hard at work es usual.
BUT FEW RECEIVED.
The custom Of formal New-Year's Tecep-
tions in society, which was popular here
for q score Of wears, was not followed to
anv considerable extent. Some few faml-
leq. among them those Of Messrs. Charles
Talbot and Robert W. Powers, kept open
house for their friends, and the day was
largely devoted 20 paying social calls. but
not in the manner and sense that formerly
obtained. The style Of observance is fast
being consigned place among the memo
ries of the past.
FINE DIVERS.
In fact. elaborate dinners seem to have
taken the place OF the once-popular recep-
ton in fashionable circles. A great num-
Der of franklin aud Grace-strcet families
entertained their friends and family con-
nections either at luncheon or diuner.
The hotels had unusually fine MINUS,
some Of them perhaps better than had ever
before been served. Especially was this
the case at the American and the Exchange.
At the latter several members OF the press
were honOred Guests, and at the former the
health Of the proprietress. Mrs. Atkinson,
was drunk ia response 10 a sentimnt pro-
posed by Colonel p. p. MURRAY.
Among the diners at the Exchange
were six commercial travellers Of y. W:
WhtlOck. representing a. many sections OF
the country
The Young Mems Christian Association
was TO have had New-Iear's reception,
| but in consequence or the extreme illness
of Mr.. Wilkinson, the secretary, 1t was not
held.
MANY WORTHY MIN.
From to 6 O'Clock in the afternoon Mr..
Ashton Starke received his gentlemen
friends at his residence, Mo. 9l5 west
Franklin street There were probably 10
callers between these hours.
Abundant hospitality was dispensed and
the company was very happy one. Tue
close of the evening was enlivened Oy songs
from Nessrs. c. ID. Langhorne, Z. ID. Hotch-
kiss and others, and choruses III which all
present joined.
Among the guess were Rev. Drs. George
Cooper and w. w. Landrum, and Messrs.
James B. Pace. C.. ID. Langhorne, William
n. Hill. Fred. r. Scott. Charles $. String
follow. A. :. Buford, William Workman,
James u. Patton, n. ". Bowe, Scott Car
rington, A. W. Archer, Dr.. X. A. Patterson
~ II Da;I Il Nap,s1al Ergp1lQv Allan
Donnan, Wythe Talley. W. G. Preston,
DR.. George Ross, Thomas n. Carter, Rose,
we'll Page, Archer Anderson, General
Charles j. Anderson, W. Il. Meredith. II.
w. Flournoy, II. A. Tabb, Thomas Boil
ling, Robert Whitock, G. p. and William
Stokes, and DR.. Robert Cabell.
ELEGANT RECEPTION TO PHYSICIANS.
DR.. Joseph A. White christened his ele-
cant new home at the corner of Second and
Franklin streets last evening by tirst giving
a splendid reception to the medical profes-
sion of the city, and later III the evening
entertaining a number of his intimate
friends.
The physicians were received between
the hours OF and o'clock, and perhaps
as many as seventy-fve called during the
! two hours and were entertained III the
most hospitable manner.
The handsome parlors. than which there
are perhaps none prettler IN Richmond,
were thrown open and brightly llluml-
| mated with electric lights. The collation.
was on quite an elaborate scale and en-
braced many rarities. Drs. Isaiah White
and c. w. 7. Brock assisted DR.. White IN
receiving.
Among those who called were Drs. Nc
| Cav. Armistead L. and John S. Wexford,
Ross. James, Moore. Shields, Stover Win
free. Henson, Hunt Brannock, Edwards,
Harrison, Parker, Henchman, and Dunn.
One of the guests from q distance was
Dr.. Mackenzie, of Toronto, Canada.
FRIENDS BUT NOT PHYSICIANS.
The intimate though not professional
friends of DR.. White who accepted his IN
vitation to call later in the evening were
| entertained in equally rs pleasant man
| ner. Quite number called. ana dellgnt-
| tul evening was spent.
Some of the guests were Messrs. c. ID.
Lapghorne, +. ID. Christian, William Mas
sic, George Street, s. ". Iravers, Philip
| Haxall, j. i. Anderson, James Crenshaw,
Mann S. Quarles, G. W. Branch, q. Il.
Boiling, Eugene &. Massle, and the vocal
Quartette, consisting of Messrs. Barton and
| 1riplett Haxall, Lllburn L. Myers, ana
! William II. Grant. Midnight was near al
hand when the company dispersed.
/ SCHOOL BOARD OWEN NICE SUPPER.
Inc principals OF tIe BuOllC sOHOOiS laSs
/ night entertained the City School Board
| at Zimmerman's Hotel, where a handsome
| collation. OF oysters, wines, and other de-
| licacies was enjoyed.
Mr.. George p. Perry. principal of Elba
| School, acted as master of ceremonies and
short speeches were made by Mayor Ely
son. Colonel John b. Cary, Senator Loven-
stein, Professor w. O. English, ouperin-
tendent W. L. Fox. Captain K. ID. Starkee.
Major James II. Capers, Alderman W. NJ.
| Iurpin. aud Others.
The hosts and their guests spent a most
pleasant evening, and it was nearly mid
night when the party ceased their festiyi-
| ties.
OBSERVANCE IN TIE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Yesterday was observed in the Catholic
Church as holyday Of obligation. and 1T
was k, pt with the usual solemnity of Sun
| day.
Masses were said in all the churches at
| 6. 8, and 1880 A. NJ. At the late mass at the
Cathedral Very Rev. Father Frioli preach
ed very able and practical sermon on the
Value of Time. His discourse was chiefly
in reference to making new resolutions for
the year just begun, and be SAID that God
in His mercy had given us time to save our