Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-01-14
NEWS NOTES FROM MANCHESTER.
Funeral of MIR. Hichardson-Leap-f YEA
y--Robbery-Personal, &c.

The funeral of Mr.. George r. Richard
son. whose Sudden death on Monday was
reported in the DIsPArcn. took place from
the cambridge Street Baptist church
Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock. The sacred
edince was crowded with the Borrowing friends
OF this popular young gentlemen. Manchester
Lodge, No. IA, Of Maeons, OF which the deceased
WAS secretary AT the time Of his death. ATTENDED
in body and occupied front pews to the left OF
the right aisle. by an order OF naster-Mechanic
Thomas Gentry, tho employees Of the car de-
partnent of the Richmond and Danyiile shops
were permitted 20 attend the funeral The coli
IN was covered with floral designs which had
been sent by loving friends and among them
was handsome tribute from the operatives OF
tho car shop, IN which hr. Richardson was en-
Inc services we're conducted by Rev. l.. r.
ThorDhill, assisted by Roy. DR.. William l..
Hatcher.
chapter VI Luke. verses l1-16, and spoke OF the
Christian character and exemplary life OF the
deceased and OF hts work In the church, OF Wnlch
he had been q consistent momber for number
OF years Mr.. Richardson had done efficient
work In many positions In the Sunday school--as
| teacher, secretary, and assistant superin-
tendent-was orRanist of the church for fourteen
years and member OF its Finance Committee
M the time OF his death. The address Of Mr.
Thornhill was very affecting and tender, ana the
entire service impressive. The phil-bearers
were Messrs. W. T. Williamson, j. l. hoDertson,
Joseph Davidson, q. s. Williamson, Wellington
Brands, John q. Walker, and y. a Lamb. lie
intorment was made at Maury cemetery with
Masonic hCnors.
IRAP-YEAR GATHERING.
One of the inost delightful occurrences OF the
year Was the leap-year reception gwen by the
Misses narnish Tuesday evening. The weather
without was dismal IN the extreme, but the al
fair WAS largely attended, ana the interior OF
she place presented brilliant scene. Tnere
was music, dancing, and other forms OF amuse-
mont. and the evening was passed In the most
delightful manner. Refreshments were served
nj IL O'Clock, when the mirihful throng as
sembled around the festive board and enjoyed
the repast 10 the fullest extent. Among those
present were: Miss Guy, OF Hampton; Misses
Cosby, Evans, Carter, aud Mrs. Marshall, OF
Richmond; Misses OBrien, HBrnish, Baird, ana
Mrs. o'Brien, Of Manchester, and MISS L'pe, OF
Chesterfield; Messrs. 1raylor, Whitworth, Car
land, Evans, Picot, Harrison, Doyle. ana Wills,
OF Richmond.
BOLD ROBBERY.
Thieves antered the grocery-store OF Mr.. John
W. Owens on Huh street between Twelfth and
Thirteenth, Tuesday night and carried oil
large amount OF groceries and other articles.
The merchant Is unable 10 ascertain the amount
OF his loss They broke glass.in side-window,
but were unable 10 gain admission. Ihey then
went 20 a side-docr over which there was glass
with several large iron bars in 'front.' ms glass
was also broken, but they could not bend the
bsrs They next went TO the back-door anu WIN WIN
a large iron bar succeeded In prizing the door
open. large lamp WAS burning in the store
but was extnguished by the thieves, VINO
visited the mOney-draWcrs ana TOOK Wnat
cash was left In them, which amounted 70 about
go. Its supposed that n large amount OF whis-
key was stolen. The police were notified yes
terdny but no arrests were made nor any OF
the stolen property recovered. The tools used
in breaking the door were taken from the
blacksmith-shop of Mr.. w. /. Crostic, on upper
Hull street. Ii Is thought that the tools were
stolen from the shop Tuesday while the en-
pl0yees we're at work, as they we're not missed
until yesterday morning.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Manchester Lodge, No. 102, international As
ISOLATION OF Machinists, at Its regular meeting
Tuesday night, elected the following omcers
George Sturdiyant, master macninist; V. L.
Turrentine, past master machinist and statistl-
cian; W. o. Freeman, foreman; t. scott uibbs,
recording secretary; ". II. Stone, financial
secretary; II. S. Neisler, treasurer: Q. II. Gibbs,
conductor: j. NJ. Lee, inside sentinel; X. H.
Vaughan, outside sentinel; s. @. Taylor, chap
lain aud trustee.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The Hastings Court will meet next Monday.
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Miller, Of Powhatan, was In
the city yesterday.
The usual Wednoeday-ni services were held
in the different churches last evening
The Alert Fire Company held meeting last
evening, but nothing OF importance was trans
acted. they are waiting ON the Commitee on
Ordinances, who have ga ordinance In their
hands relative 70 the organization OF the IRE de-
psrtment
Judge william |. Clopton, attorney for the
Granite Land and Improvement Company, has
lust closed sale OF eighty acres OF tho COM
panys property at $500 per acre.