Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-06-08
THE SCHOOL CLOSES.
,sresssTlNo EXPRESSES AT THE
CHESTER FEMALE INSTITUTE.
,,e,sant Picnic In ChesterHeid--Newiy
Elected oficcrs oasiify-personai
and other Manchester Items

Tho commencement exercises OF the
Chester Female Institute on Monday
,;ghi were witnessed by large au-
Hence. embracing many people from
r,,hmond, Manchester. and Chester
s.D The following well-arrangcd pro-
anime was rendered in an excellent
inner and elected tremendous APP
p.auso:
Vr,ver by Rev. j. A. Barker.
Address bv Mr.. l.. II. Wells. OF the
Tsno solo by Miss Roy, OF West
>a.aiatory by Miss L. Perkins. of
Lithm0nd.
v,-,l SOLO. Tho Broken Pitcher" by
,f..s Reriic Sales, Of Ashland.
rceiiation. The Cow aud the
r..bsp by Miss NJ. NorAeet, of Nor
PIANO solo. "The Passion-Flower, by
V.s. 10 Thraves. Of Amelia county.
I-av. Hamlet" 10y Miss Cora Carl
..a .. King and Queen.
V,,,l duct. "Iifo's Dream is Over, "
NV Misses Epps and Katherine Shore.
r,riia,ion, "SionX Chiefs Daughter,
81 V... Roy. OF West Point.
Delivery Of distinctions aud medals
,yr,v. John A. Barker, of Petersburg.
yal.liciory by Miss n. Saunders, of
1oasa e.,
rs .r.ac Shore and McsSrs. Richardson
s-i Waiter Perdue rendered "Come
Who're the Lilies Bloom. "
me medal for proficiency in music
o.. awarded 10 Miss Lena Chalkley.
C.-ifeates Of distinction were present.
G,.a number 81 young ladies for pro-
....-.y IN various branches of art and
o. languages.
en-. wear were elected. as follows :
..a-re +. Robertson, W. b. Strother,
r..r's Fisher. T.. y. Pcrdue. 5. f..
~, rison. and C. t. Richardson. The
5-..rs elected Rev. I. NJ. Edwards
,---rll for the ensuing session. Mr..
r succeeds Mr.. Bagby. He is
l-t.. Methodist circuit in Chesterfield.
,.- wu nsien the pastorate of his
-.l,s 20 take charge Of the school.
r.-ylr AT NORWOOD PARE.
Avery delightful picnic was given at
Norwood Park, on the James river, yes
.-I.vm honor Of the Young ladies of
p, ,;into los the gentlemen who re-
.t..t Chester. Those present partici-
,l ia boating, fishing, and other
easements and spent a very pleasant
d.y
r.e Young ladies' who attended were
Mss katherine Shore, Matte Goode,
N.e saunders. Cora Carleton, BERTHE
s. Lucy Anderson, Sadie Robertson,
~. Dyson. Leila Perkins, Fannie
I~ Huth Perdue. Lila Thraves,
4 Branch. Loltie Baird, and Alma
Ostls
T rrntlemen were MessrS. c. b.
T.as-i,on, Allie ana Percy Diggs, John
T..-oa. Drowry Cheatham, Willie
r-.rs. Herbert Friend, A. b. Farmer.
frn Taghy. Samuel Sidney and
VAR perlue. David Moody aud Mr..
A. 1.rs George Robertson.
V.s, u the Young ladies returned TO
rf ZONES last evening.
III -. cans not RUNNING THROUGH.
T electric ears on the Perry-Street
ID. were not running over to Richmond
va..lav in consequence OF repairs be-
e 70 the Richmond and Ale
c-v tracks. which prevent the cars
r. passing at that point.
It,y we're, however, run from the
I'll. $3.50 20 Seventh and Perry streets,
rr. Transfer was made 10 the horse
aD Later IN the afternoon the cars
r.ss aopucd in consequence of the
g.rl
The various councils of the junior
0-.eroi nited American Mechanics OF
c.,v and Richmond will have
.-- netting tonight at Powells Hall,
..elmoud. The meeting will he IL
r-.r OF National-Councillor John H.
I.s. II Baltimore, who is in Rich
rlioaavisit. The members of the
rls, 10 this city Will assemble at theil
L.l. corner Of Eighth and Hull streets
a-ocock and go over in q body.
ya. WILLIAM COILS DEATH.
Y. William Cole, Jr., died of typhoid
trr sunday morning at his residence
g. a.. s,s1ield, after long and painfu
..ss.
Tie deceased was q worthy and popu
iryuas man. and his death will bi
l-ty regretted by those who knew
Ill.,
g.. regular meeting of Hobsol
Like. a.. %. Z. 4. A. \. Y. Masons
tl Monday night, the following OH
c- v.re elected for the ensuing year
JILL 600le, worshipiul master; 7. u
Lc.rlson. senior warden; ID. 1
Mrl. junior warden ; Richard Baker
treasurer. William H. Hughes, secrc
nv, O.. ". Cunningham, senior dea
COZ William Moon, junior deacon
arL1r Buriord. chaplain James Baugh
SAY steward J. J. Norman. Jr.
;--.9, steward; John Baker, tiler.
MERCHANTS PLAY BALL.
One oi the most interesting base-cal
t-t-.s that have ever occurred on th
s-ta..Ie Of the James this season wa
tsyI 70 Forcst-Hill Park yesterda
lhrloou in the presence OF q large al
e-t4 ce o. ladies and gentlemen. Th
f Was between the Commisslo
| Merchants club. Of Richmond. OF who
| w. Charles Lipscomb is captain, an
Manchester Merchants team, W. i
bailey captain.
liersme was called at the conclusio
e re fifth inning on account of the al
Eottlg storm, much to the disar
Vliml; Of the spectators, and thu
iftle score stood 10 In favor OF IN
irlMoli boys.
lte batteries we're MessrG Libby an
i--i i9r tho Commission Merchant
en- Bradley and Croetic for the Mar
,ef Grocers No doubt the tw
'l-s vii cross bats again at an earl
c4'e 10 order 70 decide the question.
.o'l sides claim that they would ha'
Zen victorious had the game not bee
u-.1.
rEHsOyALs AND BRIEFS.
Mss L.a Thrayes, Of Amelia, is visi
~ iueis ia the city.
state treasurer 4. ". Harman was
.-.lcAe.,r Yesterday.
A-s- Bernice Tucker, Of Powhatal
s-ol-s been visiting Miss Annie Iaylo