The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-13

J. T.. .Rives, c. :. Dorrance, NJ. W. stearne
J. Mes. Buchanan, G.. L. Simmons, j. B
Jones. w. T.. Ramey. w. NJ. Lewis, K. l.
! Matthews. Rev. Porter Hardy, &. ID. Tins
| lev. Hugh Cousins, .. B. Morgan
| Simon Seward, and II. X. Smith
some Of the ablest association men in
| America are expected to be in attendance
upon the convention. Among these are W.
+. COlley, State Secretary ofCOnnecticut; &,
| T.. Hurlburt, State secretary OF Pennsyl-
yania; W. ii. Morris, Of Baltimore; j. n.
Pugh, OF Washington; A. J. Jamison, Of
Charleston, ;. c.; G. T. Hicks, OF
the railroad department; Rev. A. ;.
LLOYD, of Norfolk; Rev. c. p. Will
hanson, OF Lexington, n.y.; Hon.
W. +. c. Breckinrldgc, Representative
from Kentucky; X. X. McBurney, the gene.
raj secretary Ofthe New York City Ass0cia-
tion, and l.. A. Coulter, State secretary Of
North Carolina. About four hundred dele
gates from the various associations in the
State are expected TO attend the conyen-
ton.
A heavy wind and rain-storm passed over
Chesterfield ,Ounty yesterday. A number
Of trees and a good deal Of fencing were
blown down, but further than this no other
damage was done.
The West-Street NJ. T.. church sun
day-SchOol on yesterday presented Mr..
Henry Wells with handsome watch
as a reward for having brought
.nto the school during the past year
she largest number of scholars. The pre-
sentatlOn address was made by Rev. W. \.
). Conrad, the pastor Of the church.
The Petersburg Benevolent Mechanics
Association held their annual meeting to-
night and elected officers for the ensuing
term. The business Of the meeting over. the
association repaired to the 1t. James Ho-
tel where they partook Of fine supper.
Mr.. Charles l.. Williamson, Of Tacoma,
who has been here on visit, will leave for
home tomorrow.
Colonel William +. Cameron has issued
preliminary orders for the celebration OF
Lees birthday next Monday, defining the
line OF march, appointing assistant mar
shals, &c.
Mr. George Hawks died this morning at
the residence Of Rev. y. A. Jefferson, in
this city, after lingering illness. The de-
ceased was a gallant soldier, and was
member Of the B Grays, Twelfth Virginia
Regiment. He was badly wounded at the
battle Of Malvern Hill. IL was thought
that his injuries would prove fatal. After
recovering from the effects Of ais wound he
was made assistant-proyOst marshal in
Petersburg. He Was a member Of a. T..
Hill Camp. Confederate Veterans.
The Catholic Knights Of Petersburg held
meeting yesterday and made arrange
ments for the State Convention Of Catholic
knights TO be beld here on the eth Of Febru-
airy next. The convention will convene in the
hall OF ST. Josephs Branch, and after or
ganizing. will adjourn until the following
day. At II o'clock on the ith solemn high
mass will be celebrated at It. JO-
seph's Catholic church, after which
10 mil In
the 9Th at 10 o'clock the convention will
again reassemble for the transaction OF bus
mess. The delegates to the convention will
be taken 10 the various points of interest in
aud about the city in carriages. ON the
night ef the ith the delegates TO the cOnyen-
lion will be rendered "A grand banquet.
Miss Fannie Carrngt0n, OF Richmond, Is
here on visit 10 her cousin Mrs. Edward
Z. Nenable on Adams Street.