The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-31
MANCHESTER TURNS OUT.
orrrzrys ATTEND THE UYvETLING.
D.atb of William Watkins-Rev. j. *. Harri-
son Leaves for His Home NJ "iaoe
sprinrs-s3.0OO Is Subscribed.
M,scHrsrrR BUREAU RICHMOND TINES,
Twelfth and Hull streets.
Rranch Office ll04 Decatur street. }

M,scHrsrrR BUREAU RICHMOND TIMES,
Twelfth and Hull streets.
Branch Office ll0s Decatur street. }
Ceneral Ifnrry Heth. chief marshal in the
parade in Richmond yesterday, was in Man
chester Sunday afternoon. lie came over to
ace mis- sister. Mrs. T. II. Walden, Of Buck
Hin General Heth is recovering from a
severe illness and is yet quite feeble He will
return TO his home in Washington today.
Rev. !. j. Norwood preached at Meade Me-
mortal church Sunday morning and at night
The rector Rev John j. tiopt0n, occupied
his pulpit. At the latter service Mr. Hadd0n
s. Watkins sang pretty solo. There wall be
no Wednesday night services at this church
until the fall
Superintendent Pulliam says that new
public school building IN this city IS essential,
as the present school buildings are inadequate
80 accommodate the pupils. The city school
board has appointed committee 10 Walt
upon the city council and ask an aDpropria-
ton for the purpose Of erecting new school
building il seems TO be the wish OF the
board 10 erect high school building and
have il separate from the present large school
building on cambridge street.
Dir. William Watkins, son OF the late Car
rington Watkins. died at the home Of his
mother in Chesterfield county Sunday night
about $50 o'clock. Sir. Watkins was con
ddctOr on the Richmond and Petersburg rall-
road and held IN the highest esteem by the
officers Of the company. lie was generally
beloved by all who knew him. and with his
brother rairOad-men was great
fayorite. He possessed IN no snan
degree all tho attributes of char
acter that 90 70 the making OF a man
aud a Christian. He was only twenty-.three
years OF age and taken down IN tho pride OK
his young manhood makes his death par
ticularly sad one Attentive % every duty
he was fully trusted by his employers. hind
and considerate TO mis- friends. dutuui and
loving son he will be sadly missed aud
mourned. In their deep distress the aliicted
family has the sympathy Of large cree Oh
friends. The funeral Will take place from MS
mothers home this morning.
Mr.. James Holmes. OF Boonton. y. j. Is
the guest of Mr.. II. T.. Harnlsh.
Rev Or. Pel preached az the Central
Methodist church yesterday morning.
Miss Ida Robinson, who has been visiting
friends IN Danyihe has returned home.
Miss Mary TurnbuI. Of Petersburg. who
has been visiting Mrs. George T.. Gary, OF
this city mas returned home.
Miss lnns Holiday. who has been teaching
school IN Nelson county. mas returned home
10 spend her vacation.
Mr. John NJ. Holt eft Saturday IN private
car on an inspection tour over. the Richmond
and Danyille system.
Mr. 4. b Cerseys new store on upper HUI
street. IS nearing completion.
Mrs. Charles W. Walsh and Miss Oracle h.
Walsh Of Baltimore. Nd. are visiting their
aunt. Mrs. Mary -. Phillips. and her four
daughte,s-AIrs Carrie Thomas. Mrs. Emma
Fast. Mrs. Annie Redford and Mrs. Viola
Milbray-0f Manchester and Swansboro
Judge b. a. Hancock went down 70 Surry
county to-day 10 hold court there.
The last Legislature added Surry 20 the
Second judicial circuit and this Is Judge
Hencock's first term ia that county.
Mr. and Mrs. William L. Iithgow have -
sued invitations 10 the marriage OF their
daughter. Mss Lem Belle Iithgow. 20 Mr..
Augustus T. Atwell. The ceremony will take
place Wednesday afternoon, June sth, at
o'clock AZ the Presbyterian church.
Mr. r. Clay and his wife, Of Chester
field. were IN the city yesterday
Rev. j. Il. Harrison closed a successful re
vival at the BainbTidge-street church sunday
night. and left carly yesterday morning LOT
his home 10 Glade Springs.
Or. O'Connel and Dr. Hillory, OF Nebraska,
who have bean visiting Dr. Rucker on De-
catur street. returned home Yesterday.
Rev. Il. H. Winfree. of Midlothian. was IN
the city yesterday.
Miss Jennie Webster will give the first
annual May ball Of the Manchester class this
evening at 500 o'clock.
BRIEF prrg