The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-29
. r.sonic Tntertainment-Exc Board.

PyryRsnuRG, VA. March 2s.--ISpecial; IA
Masonic entertainment will be given by Bran
oon Lodge. No. 1872 at EurroWsyllle, Va, on
April 10th 10 which the Master Mas0ns wives
d1nehters. sisters and mothers will be invited.
hight Norshipful George Iotts, OF thls CITY.
viii be present and will confer the master
Masons' Daughters degree on all who are eIlsi-
lie Morshipiul Potts Will also denver an ppeh
address in behalf Of the Masonic orphan nome
The excise board of Petersburg was re-
organized to-day for the next two years. ne
hoard (, composed of William J.. Morrison
oclsirmanl. John ID. Ragland and W. Irvine
smith. Each member OF the Dohru has IL
ceIyed his commission from the Auoi'OI u INC
Rev. II. W. Battle. Of Wilson. n. c., who has
accepted a call 10 the pasiorate OF the 1ifsl
Ialtlst church in this city, Will enter upon ms
duties here on the second Sunday III April. n
residence on Liberty street has been rent q lor
the incoming pastor and the ladies OF tne con-
gregetion are busy fixing 1t up preparatory 10
The Amateur Minstrel Combination Com
pany, which is composed OF some OF Peters
burgs local talent. left this morning lor Ore"e'
where they give performance tonight. i.
Hon. John J.. Massey. State superintendent OF
Public Instruction. IN circular letter cal,
upon the county and city superintendents ana
other school officials 10 make preparations Tor
an exhibit TO be sent 10 the columbian Ixposl1
.ion. The specimens OF Work from me seserai
counties and cities Will he collected ana eA-
hlblted nj the superintendent conference
which will he held al Bedford CITY i'll July
next SUPERINTENDENT Brown. of this city. Is
making an effort 10 have Petersburg properly
x committee has been appointed to look after
the calling of another pastor 10 the Second lap
fist church. This congregation is now raising
funds with which to build handsome church
on q beautiful lot on sycamore street, which
they have recently purchased.
The second meeting OF the Protestant Epis-
copal Missionary. Society was held III Grace
church last night, and was, largely at
tended. The resident clergy and Dr. burton,
OF st. Johh church. Richmond. were III the
chancel. After missionary service read 10y Drs.
Piatt and Haines Dr. Burton gave all interest
ing address on Brazil, the country, Its people
and their needs. and closed with an earnest APP
peal for aid in behalf Of the mission which has
been lately started in the province OF no
Grande. Row. MIR Goodwin next stated that
the object of this society was 10 support a ms
sionary in this field. and for this purpose $1,000
was needed. Pledges and collection amounting
10 $50 were taken, which makes the total
amount in sight over $500.
Mr. Matthias Peterson. widely known mer
chant and citizen of this place; was stricken
with paralysis at his store this afternoon. Ills
entire left side is paralyzed and has tongue IL
partly affected Mr. 81 Petersen u brother
Mr.. Il. III. J. Ledbetter: merchant doing
business on Ola street, died Yesterday, after 9
brief illness. Of pneumonia. The deceased
served during the late war IN the Confederate
army
Mrs. r. A. Prown. widely known lady Of this
city, died this afternoon at s:4O after pro
years Her husband survives her with several
children, among whom is Mrs. III. ID. Hargroye
of Richmond, Va.
The moriuary report shows the total deaths
in Petersburg for the past month to have been
rty-seyen-white sixteen and colored thirty
one.
This morning while hands were at work dig
ging up the pavement on Bank street for the
purpose of concreting gold pen was unearfh
Ell. The pom bore the date OF July 8; 1876. II Is
supposed to have lain where found for many
years.