The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-14
NEWS FROM MANCHESTER
OUR FRIENDS ACROSS THE WATER.
Items OF Interest Concerning Both Them
and Us-Personni Gossip-Notes and
PersonaIs-Installstion.

The council committee on streets held
meeting last night and transacted some rou-
tine matters.
Miss Mary Burton, OF Dallas, Texas. former
ly of Coalfeld. is visiting in Manchester.
There WAS only ono case upon the docket OF
the mayors court yesterday morning, ana
that was continued until to-day.
Miss Sadie Robertson. Of Chester, and Miss
Mary Brodnax Robertson. of Savannah. are
visiting Mrs John C. Robertson at Forest
Hill.
Misses Jennie Organ. Of Lunenburg, who IS
en- route home from Savannah; Miss Fannie
Robertson. Of Amelia. and Miss Hettie
Goolsoy' OF this city, are the guests OF Mrs.
X. Stanley Robertson. at Woodland Heights
Mr.. BENJAMIN Z. Owen, Jr.. has gone TO
Portsmouth to attend the session of the Nir-
ginla lreas Association, after which he Will
Join and act as clerk Of the committee from
tho Virginia and Maryland Legislatures ep-
pointed to Investigate the boundary line be-
tween the two States.
The Petersburg Eiks will have picnic at
Ellerslie in Chesterfield on the 9th of this
month. The occasion promises TO be de-
hghtful one. and members of the order from
Richmond. Washington, Norfolk and Ports
mouth are expected to lie present
number of young ladies aud gentlemen
went out Tuesday evening 10 the residence OF
Mr.. X. Stanley Robertson at Woodland
Heights. where they enjoyed the evening IN
dancing Refreshments were served and the
merry party returned in the electric cars af-
ter an evening Of much pleasure Among
those present were: Miss Jennie Organ OF
Lunenburg Miss Sadie Robertson of Chester,
Miss Mary BrodnaX Robertson of Savannah,
Miss annie Robertson Of Amelia and Misses
Ear Hatt (,onlQbV
Gertrude Weisiger. Cabell Hancock. Annie
May Iurpin Helen Robertson Mr. and Mrs.
k. :. Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. Il. W. Wesi-
ger, Mr. and Mrs. j. =. Owen, Jr.. Mr.. and
Mrs. b. z. Walden. Mrs. Robertson. Mrs.
Gregory Messrs. George l. Gary. George A.
Carter w. b. Ball w. G.. Hartwell. w. G.
Agnew, K. J.. French, G. II. Sims. ID. l..
H. Friend. Walter Grinnan, w. b. Moncure,
H. D. Owen. Il. S. Riyes and others.
Stuart Lodge. No. l41, l. 0. o. F.. met
Tuesday night and the following officers FOL
the ensuing term were installed by Lodge
Deputy G.. w. Payne Ct. w Reams, Z. g.;
J. b. Walden. secretary; g. W. Blanklnship,
treasurer; 5. p. Jones. chaplain; W; K.
Wilkinson. r. s. 10 n. g.; W. Z. Smith Il.
s.: G. w. Cook. warden: q. W. Payne. con-
ductor James Higgins, !. g.: j. Nj. Gibbs,
O. g.: L. n. West, r. s. S.; George Smart,
j.. -. -. w. NJ. Mutter, IL. % 10 '. W. W. Il
Morgan. L. S. to Y. Ct.
A private club of this city, known as The
Clique. will have q dance at Forest Hill PARK
this evening.
The cornerstone of the new Masonic build
ing. located at the corner of Cowardin avenue
and Hull street. will be laid on Thursday.
the 28th instant, at p. NJ. The occasion
will be a memorable event IN the history OF
Manchester Masonry. The usual Masonic
ceremonies will be held. and Masons from
different parts of the State, including some OF
the officers Of the Grand Lod se are expected
to be present. Mr.. William Henry Peasants;
of Hollins, Va, grand master of the Grand
Lodge of Virginia will lay the stone. Judge
John II. Ingram. who is member of Man
chester Lodge. No. Ii. will be the orator OF
the occasion. and those who know him DO
hove he will make the speech Of bis life.
The following officers of the Manchester
Council, No. Q, Order United American Me-
chanics. have been installed by District
Deputy T. b. Risby. assisted by Senior tx
Councillor A. b. Tyson: George Sturdivant,
senior ex-councillor: H. II. Robinson, cOun-
cillOr: F. l.. Clary, yice-counoillor: t. Is.
Risby. recording secretary: l.. w. Talbot,
financial secretary: w. w. Tatum, treasurer;
X. II. Cooper, Ind; George Newly, Exam;
D. II. Mosley, ms. Pro. ana j. A. Michaels,
Out. Pro.
The tower on Central Methodist church
was struck by lightning in the storm Tuesday
afternoon and q few splinter5 torn off, but no
further damage was done.