Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-14
MR.. N. R.LLOYD DEAD
A wsLt-KNowN CITIZEN or MAN
CHESTER PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY.
Fanersi Te- Morrow Aftcrnoon--A Pleasant
Reception IN chssterfeid-Perscnai
and Other Interesting Notes


of Manchester. died very suddenly at his
homo, on Tenth street. yesterday afternoon
shortly after 8 o'clock. Ho was in the
18th year of his age.
The deceased was attacked with the
grip last December and never recovered
from the effects OF tho disease. About
three weeks ago he complained Of feeling
badly, and thought that trip 10 the sea-
shore would improve his health. It did
not. however, and since his return he had
been unable TO devote his attention TO his
business. though he was not confined 70
his bed.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Lloyd called
in DIR. II. j. Mathews. and that physician
prescribed for Nr. Lloyd, but about half
hour afterwards, while be was sitting on
his front porch reading, he had n severe
hemorrhage, which resulted in his death.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Mr.. Lloyd was born OF Hopeyell, in
moved 10 Virginia lie was welded to n
Manchester lady in 1874. and seven years
later settled in Manchester.
The deceased was educated in some Of
the best schools IN his native State. and in
the latter part OF his life was prominent
politician. He was for many years in the
United States revenue service in this State,
and in 1887 was chosen as the Republican
senator from the Sixteenth Senatorial Dis
trict. Mr.. Lloyd was prior TO his election
in the coal business in Richmond, and at
the time OF his death vas secretary aud
treasurer OF the Lincoln National Building
and Loan Association Of Richmond. He
was also in the insurance business IN the
capital city. He leaves n wife and five
children to mourn their loss.
Mr.. Lloyd was commander OF Phil.
Kearnev Post, Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, and athirty-third Mason and member
OF Lodge No. IL He belonged also TO the
order OF Chosen Friends.
The Colo ler wes notified and viewed the
BODY, but deemed an inquest unnecessary.
as death resulted from natural causes.
The funeral will take place from the
sidence tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
and will be conducted according TO the
ritual of the Masons and Phil. Kearney
Post. The interment will take place at
Maury cemetery.
WILL GO on THE CORNERSTONE.
A handsome silver plate has been en-
graved TO go Ia the cornerstone OF the
new Masonic Temple. which will be laid
with imposing ceremonies next Thurs
day.
Upon the plate is the following inscrIp-
ton:
This Stone
was laid by the WOrehipful
W. T. Williamson,
Master OF the Manchester Lodge, No. IA,
A. i. x A. NJ,
assisted by the Worshipiul Lodge Of Manchester
and visiting brethren from sister lodges OF Rlch-
mond. IN due form, on the 18th daY OF August,
in the year Of Christ 1902, and in the year Of
Masonry 1892.
This plate and the one taken from the
cornerstone of the old Masonic building,
where it had been for about 100 years, are
pow on exhibition at the drugstore OF
Messrs. Weisiger Carter.
PLEASANT EVENT.
The beautiful country home OF Mr.. John
A. kratz, In Chesterfield. presented a beau
tiful appearance on Friday evening last,
the occasion being the christening of the
Carr by Rev. John J. ClOptOn. of the
Meade-Memorial church. of this city.
1he lawn was beautifully Illuminated
with japanese lanterns while the residence
was handsomely decorated with floral de-
signs. A delightful collation. was served
about 10 O'Clock which was greatly enjoyed
by the assemblage.
Those present we're entertained by vocal
and instrumental music. The solos rem
ueItu III very hftASllC nv 4hlb.
Reinhart delighted the guests. Some OF
the party engaged in the terpsichorean
amusement later in the evening and
danced upon the large porch which
extends across the front Of the dwelling.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Reinhart and daughter. Mrs. Joseph
Walker, Miss lauer, Misses Rosa and
Annie Carr of Washington, Misses Ram
stetter. Mrs. George Redford. Misses
4 4 s -,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Stone. DR.. Nlchaux, Mrs.
Berghimer. Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin, Mrs.
Bragg. Miss Lucille O'Brlen, Miss Harnish,
Mrs. II. +. Harnsh, Mr.. William Lamb,
Mr. Charles Haruish, Mr.. Henry Franklin,
and Mr.. John Reinhart.
Dr. Nichaux stood as godfather for the
little child, while Miss Annie Carr, of
Washington, assumed the duties of god
mother.
CHURCH CHOIR ENTERTAINED.
The choir OF Fifth-Street Methodist
church were entertained Friday night at
the residence of Mr. Il. q. Lathram, on
Decatur street.
After singing several selections refresh
ments were served and very pleasant
evening was spent; Those present were
Royal, Miss Estelle Bailey, Miss Lynn
Bailey, Miss Minnie Warwick. Mr.. G. S.
Reams and wife, and Messrs. w. a. Brad
shaw, S. II. Jones, G. V. Green, j. W. Nc
Cam, K. b. Campbell. and A. Il. Filing
ton.
HIS FINGERS CUT OFF.
John Dunnavant, O white youth about
Is years of age, met with a very painful
accident at the Old Dominion COtton-Mills
yesterday afternoon about o'clock. His
hand got caught in the machinery some
way. and the first and second fingers on
the left hand were cut of. DIR. William
+. Mathews was summoned and rendered
the necessary surgical attention.
The old building on Hull street next to
the new Masonic Hall is being pulled down.
This structure is an old landmark and for
many years was known as the Briggs
House. 1t IS to be replaced by a new and
more attractive building.
1t is expected that the work of building