Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-03
A HAT PIN FREEDHER
HOW A PRETTY GIRL EMERGED FROM
AcROWp At JAsPER'S CHURCH.

A CROWD Al JRoPEh'S CHOhSV'
spri.s Costumes Versus street-swsep.
.rs-A Real Dude at Murphy's-rhe
Timidity Of . Bridegroom.
II was on a hot summer Sunday that the
celebrated John Jasper was expcunding
the mighty truths of the Gospel to an au-
dience which filed his church In that por-
ton of Richmond called Africa. His SUBJ
iect was one in which he has achieved
fame that extends far and wide. and which
never fails to attract great crowds Inc
Sun do Move.n In the western extreme Oh
the building sat the idler, wedged IN be-
tween two 2hO-pound colored women. VINO
were to all appearance totally oblivious 70
the impression they were making upon
the sides of the lanky scribe. There
were other white persons scattered
around through the sable muiutuoe
of the sympathetic newsgatherer, VINO
had hopelessly returned to his inside
pocket his pencil and notebook. The OBJ
iect in distress was female, and what IS
more. one who, even with an agonized
expression across her features, was be-
wilderingly lovely. Her beautiful goiden
tresses were mashed against the wall, her
hat being slightly over-balanced. 10 her
night were wedged about score
Of colored danes with their escorts,
while on her left she was Afforded
lust about the same degree OF comfort.
An old darkey, turning the scales at about
2G4-evidently deacon--attiredi IN custer
and Understanding collar. which were more
or less disturbed by perspiratlon, had
planted himself squsrely In front OF my
nevly-found beauty. She cast her pale
l,t,,o o,.c aroup6 ~ eha wprp pitpOlslv
CRYING to herself for ard. She had. In the
lam OF the crowd, gotten away from her
friends who were at this time several feet
from her,. could pay no more attention
to the sermon, and 1t would have taken
sun, moon, and stars TO have moved my
eyes away from the direction of that lace.
Suddenly l saw her great orbs hash as
lief Eureka" and with a terrific
effort she freed one of her imprisoned
hands. Reaching her hat, she too there.
from the six-irch pin, which IS the most
dreaded of all weapons known TO married
men. did not see what she did, but an
instant later tho old deacon standing IN
front Of her. who was languidly dreaming
of moving suns and moons seemed
made q rush from the direction
whence came the sudden blow. Misery
was written on every feature or MS
face. but the girl was freed and an instant
later she was by the side of her compan-
ions. When last saw her there was Monte
Christie expression upon her countenance,
which caused me TO gesticulate TO myself,
What creatures these women are!
Brides are such timid creatures" said
some friend of mine belonging to the fair
sex few days ago. 'Oh. are they 2" Ia
conically calculated the Idler. this being
piece of news which caused the languid
scribe to expand his orbs 10 double
their usual dimensions. Yes" an
swered my blondined friend, for her
hair was pretty golden hue, II
heard one say, after she was married,
OF course, that she had rather die than
again undergo the ordeal which made her
a wife. Others, that have noticed, were
80 frustrated that they would attempt TO
kneel or arise out Of time. But, poor
things, Just think of what they must suffer
during the progress of the ceremony"
stated to my friend that my expe-
rience had disclosed TO me that
women were easily embarrassed, but IN
nuptial matters their courageis tar greater
than that manifested by stern man. re-
member TO have attended wedding very
recently. II was home affair, but as bril-
liant as any of that kind that Richmond
society has seen in many aday. The BRIDE
was tall. fne-looking girl. while
was ner junior by four summers:
That part of the proceedings arrived
when the two were TO join hands, and the
man, in SCHOOL, boy fashion. took up her
hand with his left, and IN an air OF lnno-
cence which was amusing awaited the
words of the minister. He did not stand
thus long, however. for as soon as
i 4 l. a har fo IoFt Ian
she pushed il away almost vebemently,
and in whisper called for his right. The
marriage then continued IN the usual
manner, but the groom was feariuily con-
fused. -
1t is rarely the case that the Idler offers
a suggestion, but one Of such unusual ap-
propriateness has arisen in his mind that
he cannot refrain from uttering it. In
nearly all the city departments the en-
ployees are asking the Council TO increase
their wages. These are perfectly just re-
quests upon the city's fnancIers. but
1t is question for consideration
whether or not Mr.. Childrey's Office
is in condition TO add TO the
already enormous amount being expended
on the government each year. Now, what
the Idler would fam suggest will accom-
plish two good objects. 1t Will allow these
poor WOThlDB pcOplc tucii 4uCIea5o VI Bot
and give plenty of room on the most
popular thoroughfare in Richmond
Tor pedestrians. It 10 that the street.
cleaners and sweepers on Broad street be
taken of. the money spent there be
transmitted TO the general account for the
purpose of increasing salaries, and that the
ladies be allowed TO promenade the full
width of the thoroughfare in their new
spring costumes. -
Some boys IN Richmond imagine they
are dudes, but they amt. The only real.
live, genuine being of this class that has
been here since Sothern appeared at the
Academy as Lord Chumley was fellow
who arrived few days ago from the Blue
Grass region of Kentucky and stop
ped at Murpby's Hotel. Soon af-
ter this odd individual reached the
city bis characteristic dress and
walk indicated to some around the hos
telry that he must have been an English
lord, and such a title was given him by
the urchins. This was only incorrect as
far as the term "lordn went, for the
stranger was an Englishman. He was
by tar the most typical dude L ever
saw. but was an alLround good fell
low with il. He spent his money
freely and was generous in the dispensation
of wine, for which he only paid 81 bot
tie. Like Lord Dolphin, IN the Little
tycoon" he had his valet, and the two
were inseparable. The Ider was not long
in ascertaining that he was an owner OF
race-horses, and was in all respects
sport" but perfect gentleman.