The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-21
POLITICS In MANCHESTER.
4 Big Democratic Rally In the First Ward
Last Evening.
A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE CEREMONY.
Tournament-A Church Concert-Chester-
field Exhibit at The State Fair-Court
News-Personal Notes.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RIcHNoSD TINES,
Corner Fifth and Porter streets,
Branch Office. corner Twelfth and Hull SITS. J

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that took place on Hull street near Fourth.
| platform had been constructed which was
brilliantly illuminated and seated thereon
were Chairman A. j. Bradley, Of the city
central committee. W. T. Michaux, ID. l..
Toney. Judge William l. Clopton. Mayor A..
| G. Attkisson, A. J. Dafron, b. L. Faulkner,
A J. Hooker and others.
At s.l5 O'clock Mayor A. G. Attkisson came
forward, and in graceful manner introduced
Mr. F. NJ. Parish; the senatorial nominee
from this district. ~ the first speaker Mr..
| Parish for an hour held the attention Of hs
! hearers. lie told of Republican convention
held few days ago in Goochlaud county
| which failed TO indorse NJ Il. Lloyd Tor the
! Senate. In this connection he spoke OF having
! invited Mr. Lloyd 10 meet him IN Joint DIS
cussion Oh several occasions. but each time
the Republican declined Mr.. Parish made
very favorable impression as well as an ex-
celent speech. lie was frequently interrupted
In closing. Mr.. Parish said II want TO
introduce 10 you one OF RichmOnds tayorlte
sons. Colonel Meade Hasklns."
Colonel Haskins took the stand and enter
tanned his hearers in o most pleasant manner
and with most excellent speech. He spoke
in most complimentary terms of the
different candidates and said that he did not
believe an honest white man IN this city
would vote for NJ. r. L.Oyd said the speaker
Lloyd belongs to Billy Malone. and be would
not say bis soul was his own If Malone said
il was not. He showed up Mr. Lloyd's record
a. a Republican IN anything but a favorable
light. The candidates on the other side, said
tie speaker are Billy Malone candidates.
1t was Colonel Haskins' first appearance in
the First ward and he completely won the
Democrats in the lower part Of the city by
t,Ia "A era
frequently interrupted with applause and
took his seat amid quite an ovation.
Messrs Toney and Mlchaux. the legislative
candidates, were called upon and made short
addresses. Mr.. Toney begged 10 be excused
from a formal speech and said he would take
out bis talking in bard work. Mr.. MichauX
was suffering from a severe cold and could
only make few remarks Both candidates
were received with hearty applause and there
is no doubt that the old first will pile up as
it has ever done, big Democratic ma orlty.
The meet ne was largely attended and good
order prevailed throughout.
The Democrats all over the city are wide
awake and busy az work. and on the 81 Of
November next Manchester Will roll up the
largest Dem cratic victory ever before chrOn-
icied IN the history OF the city.
BRILLIANT MARRIAGE.
The society event of the early season was
the brilliant marriage yesterday afternoon 40
$50 o'clock at the Bainbriig e-street Baptist
church of Mr. Rosser L. MOODY e. Miss Ber-
tina Salome Robinson. Long before the ap-
pointed hour the spacious sacred edifice was
well filled with friends OF the high contracting
parties At 1926 the Chesterfield Cavalry
Troop. of which Mr. Moody i apopular men,
Der. under command of Captain David +.
Moore. entered the church and marched up
tho lett hand aisle 10 the amen corner, which
had been reserved specially for them. They
were IN fatigue uniform and presented splen-
did appearance.
Promptly at the appointed hour. Mr..
George Richardson presiding aU the organ,
the sweet strains of MenGelssOhn's wedd NJ
march pealed forth, announcing that the we'd
ding party had arrived. The bridal cOrtege
entered the church and marched in twos up
the right hand aisle the ushers enterngIn the
following order: Messrs. A. j. Bradley aud !
y B. Rosenbaum. LinwOod Moody and
Willie H. Owens Joseph Vaughn and En- !
met Winfield. and then Mr.. Walter NJ. Rob /
inson. uncle to the bride and best man, with !
Miss Ellie Robinson. sister OF the bride. as
bridesmaid. They arranged themselves in a !
half circle around the altar and the bride and |
groom took their position IN the centre the !
best man standing next to the groom. snd the !
bridesmaid took position next 10 the bride. /
while the Organist played in tones soft and |
tender. Rev. J.. II. Thornhiu. in language |
appropriate and beautiful. performed the
ceremony that united the happy twain.
At tho conclusonOf the ceremony tho party !
left the church in reverse order from enter
ing and after receiving the congratulations +
and best wishes Of host Of friends the party
drove to the Old Dominion Steamship wharf /
where the steamer was boarded tor New |
York. From New York Mr. Moody and his /
bride will take trip through the New Eng /
land States and return home by rail. stopping /
10 Philadelphia and Washington.
The window-blinds were closed and the |
church brilliantly Illuminated with electric |
lights and presented scene Of rare beauty /
and elegance. rsIhe church waszcrOwded to l
Its fu1 capacity. the left-hand front seats /
being occupied by the relatives Of the bride /
while the pews on the right served IN like /
manner for the grooms kindred Among |
those present wero: DR.. Robinson. of Peters
burg uncle Of the bride: eX-.udg0 $. Bassett |
French Mayor A. G. Attkisson and other
city officials A large number OF friends from /
Richmond were also present.
The bride Is q petite brunette of graceful +
form is highly accOmpl shed and one Of Man
chesters fairest and most popular so iety
bellies She is the daughter of Mr.. ". Iaiav- /
cite Robinson and granddaughter of the late
Rev. Dr. William NJ Robinson one of Ches
terfeld's most ular BApt 81 diyines Mr..
Moody was dressed in becoming travelling
suit Of brown cloth and wore beautiful
bouquet Of white roses.
The groom is a popular young druggist and
graduate in pharmacy. doing business for
himself AT llOi hull street. lie Is deserv-
ingy popular in both business and social
circles and has many friends who Will wish
him and his young bride much happiness in
their new life Heisason OF Mr.. " Lawrence
Moody one ofthe wealthiest property-Owners
in this community. Mr. Moody and his wife
are both accomplished musicians he being
the popular tenor of the Bainbridge-street
church choir.
Miss Ellie Robinson. the bridesmaid was
becominglY attIred IN SUIT OF blue silk.
BRIEFS.
There will be no services at Central Metho-
dist church tonight. tho congregation having
decided 10 worship with tue Fifth Street
church people IN their revival. The meeting
last night was very interesting.
There was tournament al Powhatan Court
house last Friday. Mr.. Thomas +. Tucker
winning first honor. lie crowned as queen
OF love and beauty Miss Ella Ihraves, OF
Amelia Mr.. George 5. Jeter Jr. delivered
the coronation address. Aft the outdoor
exercises were over supper vas served and
then dancing was INDUCED in until a late
hour The entertainment was pronounced "A
decided success
The ladies OF Corwardin-avenue Christian
church are arranging for q concert that will
take place at the church next Friday even
ing. Some of Richmond snd Manchester
best musical talent will participate therein
md a pleasant time is expected.
Miss Susie Greg ~. OF Chesterfield IS visit
Ing in the city.
An infant child Of Mr. Robert 4. Gibbs
died yesterday morning.
President W. w Baker OF the Agricultural |