The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-19
CITY OF MANCHESTER.
NEWS ITEMS FROM OYER TIE RTyER
Death OF Mrs. Goode and Rev. w. G.. Lump
KHAN Entertainmsnt-Personal
Points-Court N~ews-Notes.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RIcHvovp Trvrs. J
Twelfth and Hull streets. :
Branch Office. 1l0i Decatur street.

MAE(HEHIEE DINFAV nv ITXrq.
Twelfth and Hull streets.
Branch Office. 1l0i Decatur street.
Mrs. N. l.. Goode. wife of Mr.. Pleasant
Goode. died Wednesday night at thu residence
Of her son. Mr. James p. Robinson. corner
Fifteenth and Hull streets. Several months
ago she had a severe attack Of the grip, but
had nearly recovered. A lew days AGO she
contracted a deep cold, which developed into
a relapse Of the grip and resulted fatally and
very suddenly. Mrs. Goode was u sister Of
the late Mr.. ". p. Kidd and was greatly
beloved by a large circle of friends. she
was a most estimable woman a kind and
loving wife and a true and faith
ful friend. The grief-stricken family have the
sympathy OF the entire community IN their
sad affection. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at $3.50 o'cock from the fresoy-
terrain church. OF which deceased was a con-
sistaut and useful member.
Rev. w. Ct. Lumpkin. local minister OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church south. died at
his residence near Manchester wednesday
evening at 10 o'clock of chronic cystitls, IN
mis- s%ixty-third year. Mr.. Lumpkin was born
in King and Queen county, Va. October s.
1929. of Christian parentage. His father Tor
years was q prominent official on Matthias cir
cult. When quite a young man he was hap
pity and consciously converted. and found
during his Christian life much COM
fort and support in the faith
which no commended TO Others. In the
year 1854 he applied for and received admis-
sion on trial into the Virginia Conference. and
for thirty-tw0 years he sustained the relation
OF al itinerant preacher 70 the Church. lie
served during this connection with the con-
ference some of its best stations and circuits.
He was located AT lis own request about SIX
years ago. Since then his home has been Tor
the most part in Manchester His departing
were peaceful. He retained con-
seriousness 10 the last hour and eA-
pressed himself as altogether ready 10 qle.
He leaves a large and distressed family. fuc
neral services will take place at the nome OF
the family near Manchester at II o.ciock 10
morrow morning. His death. though not un-
expected. was a great shock to lis family
and Mrs. Lumpkin and one OF his daughters
were both quite sick yesterday.
Az E-NTERTAINMEST.
One Of the most pleasant social events
of the season was the reception gwen tues
day afternoon last bv Miss Augustus Wood
ward in honor Of her friend, Miss Basker-
Vile. of England. At 3 o'clock an elegant
collation. was served. The decorations were
very beautiful.
Among those present were: Miss Augustus
Woodward. white faille. turquoise, Mss
Priscilla Baskerville. dotted tulle over green
silk. en- train. emerald and onyx ornaments;
Miss Mary Chelsea. of England. red China silk,
amethyst ornaments. Miss Fannie Temple. OF
Richmond, white silk net. natural flowers
and diamonds Miss Ethel Lynn Lathrop.
brocade, pearl ornaments: Miss Mabel
Parke Casselton. yellow chiffon. diamonds;
Miss Mary Belle Christian, red satin, black
lace overdress. garnet ornaments. Among
the visiting gentlemen we're Messrs. Davis and
Schenery. OF Petersburg. and Samuel tlem-
ing, Of Richmond.
PERSONAL POINTS.
Mrs. William I. Reams, of Perry street. IS
entertaining Miss Carrie Pool. OF petersburg.
Mr.. John Lester. of Chesterfield. was IN
Manchester Yesterday.
Rev. Dr. X. y. Kerr Will deliver his lecture,
Oriental Journeyings on Land and Sea, ~
the Presbyterian church next Tuesday even
ing. Aftor the lecture the ladies' OF the church
will have "a snow festival" IN the lecture
room. where refreshments will be served.
MIR. 4. A. Davidson -contenplates moving
his family a short distance IN the country al
an early date.
Mr.. William Rice's handsome new home, q
few miles from the city. Is nearing compile
ton. and as soon as il Is finished Mr.. Rice
will move IN. This il one OF the prettiest
places on the Midlothian turnpike ana Is Just
beyond where the Belt Line crosses the road.
Mrs. A. w. PAYNE has issued cards to the
marriage Of her daughter, Nirgie Lee. TO Mr..
John J.. Wilson. Jr. The ceremony will take
place at Spring Dale. Chesterfield county.
Wednesday. February oath, at q o'clock
Hon. George d. Wise recently appointed
young Galhger. Of Manchester, as cadet 20
the Naval Academy ut Annapolis. and now he
has named Frederick Lawton Crutchheld, q
son OF the police justice, as Galliger's a.ter-
nate.
Messrs. j. d. Mathews. W. Kirk Mathews
and Julian G. Sneilings went over TO the Acca
stock farm sale yesterday.
Fnon church. in Chesterfield county, was
the scene Yesterday afternoon of a very pretty
wedding. The happy hearts that were then
and there united were Mr.. Charles Petit. OF
this city. and Miss lila Virginia Cox, OF Ches-
ter6eld. The ceremony took place at $3.50
o'clock and was performed by Rev. Mr..
Bagby. grandfather of the bride. Miss Mamie
Pitt. Of this city. presided at the organ
and played a beautiful wedding march.
The bride IS one OF Chesterield's prettiest
Young ladies'. and Is very popular with q large
circle of acquaintance. The groom Is Il de-
seryingly popular Manchesterian and IS a
salesman IN the Marble Clothing House.
Richmond. and has many friends who will
wish him and his fair young bride much JOY
and happiness IN their new life.
BRIEF BITS.
Friendship Lodge, No. 20. knights Of
Pythias, will confer degrees on several candi-
dates tonight. A number Of prominent
knights from Richmond will be present The
membership of this lodge has increased very
rapidly Of late.
The hustings court was in session yester-
pay, Judge John II. Ingram presiding, Only
chancerv matters were considered. The
cases of the parties indicted Tor conducting
unlawful gaming have been continued until
the I'D OF March.
Manchester politicians are beginning to
talk. and Grover Cleveland seems to be the
principal topic of conversation.
Range of thermometer az IHE TINES bu-
reau Yesterday. 7 A. NJ. y, y VI. "a. 81 NJ. 56.
The City Council meets IN adjourned ses-
sion tonight.
Chesterfield Cavalry Troop were drilled in
Leader Hall last night by First Lieutenant
A. c. Atkinson. Quite a large numbor were
present and presented a very handsome APP
pearance in their pretty uniforms.
There WAS another large crowd at the Balm
bridge-street Baptist church 10 hear Mr..
Smith. the evangelist. preach. The profound
EST interest was manifested. There were
many re uests tor prayer and q number Of
conversions. In consequence Of this meeting
there was no preaching at the Seyenth-street
Baptist chapel.
The shadow pantOmime that the ladies OF
the sewing circle OF Balnbrldge-street church
giving last night has been postponed
on account OF the revival services now beng
held at the church.
The Street Committee had a meeting in the
Council chambers last evening. Tho follow
inc members were present A. NJ. Fahr. John
= IT. John T.. Taylor and w. >. ROlin.