The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-04
BEYOND THE JAMES.
THE DAYS NEWS IN MANCHESTER
GATHERED TOR TIMES READERS.
a Number OF Observation-Disclosures of
mir. Robert McRao- Funeral OF Mrs.
Clopton--Personai and General.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
1871 Hull STREET, BEATTIE BLOCK.

The Sunday school entertainment at
Bainbridge-street Baptist church Monday
plight was greatly enjoyed by a large num-
Der present. MT George A. Carter I'm
personated Santa Claus. and played his
part well. Each scholar was presented
with some gift. The programme. gotten
up by Mrs. a. G. Harding. was indeed
an interesting one. and consisted Of a
number OF sorgs. Rotations, etc.
At Odd-Felows' Hall last evening a
most enjoyable entertainment was given.
A number Of interesting speeches were
made. several pretty musical selections
were rendered by the choir OF the Fifth
street church. and an elegant banquet
was served later I'm the evening. The
menu consist OF many elegant dishes,
and the supper committee were. Messrs
O.. w. BlankenShip, 6. w. Cook. G.. W.
Hall, Miller Campbell and G. w. Reams.
Grand Representative Blanks. of Pc
tersburg. made highly enjoyable ad-
dress
John Snow (colorod), an employee of the
Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Com
pany. met with a painful accident yester-
day. While coupling cars in the Manches-
ter yard he had one OF his fingers mashed.
Or. Lawrence Ingram rendered the ne
cessary surgical attention.
The funeral services Of Mrs. Alice
Baird Clopton. wife of Judge William
J. Clopton, whose death was noticed in
this paper, will take place this afternoon
at 8 o'clock from Central Methodist
church. The following will act as pail
bearers: Active-Judge Ingram, +. a.
Lamb. c. ID. Kimmell. w L. Knowles Of
Richmond; Or. ID. j. Weisiger, II. A.Mau-
rice, Joseph w Bronaugh, Jr., and w. ].
Carter. Honorary-Messrs. Arthur s.
Clarke, Of Richmond; Major =. &. War
wick, Of Chesterfield; William II. Car
nett, Jr. James j. Craig of Richmond
j.. w. Weisiger Henry Fitzgerald. C. X.
Macon. George r. Gary, DR.. Il. r. Ruck-
er. u. L. Pulliam, Augustine Royal
and Benjamin u. owen. Jr., Of Chester
field.
The interment will take place at Maury
cemetery.
Judge b. A. Hancock went over to Pc
tersbuTg yesterday TO hold the circuit
court Of that city.
Miss Charlotte NOrven, who lives on
Seventh street. fell yesterday morning
and broke her left wrist.
The street committee met last night to
further consider bids for the construc-
ton OF sewers in the city.
Mr.. Shirley Hall, who has been spend
ing the holidays with his mother, has
gagged in business.
DR.. Phil Hancock, of Chesterfield, who
is in Richmond under the treatment Of
Or. Isaiah White. was reported as some
what better yesterday.
Captain Andrew Dunn, whose death oc-
CURED in Petersburg Monday. was we'll
known in Chesterfield county, and his
many friends there heard Of his death
with deep regret.
Mr. Robert McRae, son OF the late
Christopher G. Mcnae died with typhoid
fever yesterday morning about 4 O'clock |
at the residence of his mother, on Porter
street between Sixth and Seventh. The |
deceased was a very popular young man, |
and was a great favorite with ali who |
knew him. He was a clerk i'm the Office |
Of Messrs. Augustine Royal q, Co.. real |
estate agents. His death has occasioned |
deep sorrow in this community where he |
was so well known. lie had been sick but |
a short time. The funeral will take place
to-day at IL o'clock from the Presbyterian |
church.
Tonight members Of the Cowardln-ave-
nue. church will elect officers for the en-
suing year. Last Thursday night eight |
scholars of this school received presents
for attending every Sunday during the
year
Joseph Johnston and Bill Jones, two
small negro boys, were before the mayors
court yesterday morning, charged with
stealing iron from the Richmond and Dan
Vile railroad. The boys were sent on to
the hastings court.
Mr. J. II. Prettyman drew the sewing
machine offered by T. A. Davidson & Co.
20 the lucky one Of their customers who
had purchased one dollars worth of
goods.
The skating at Forest Hill Park yester-
day was probably the best Of the season.
About one hundred people took advan-
tage OF the fact.
Mrs. John McCrone. who has been criti-
cally ill, is improving.
Mayor II. a. Maurice has returned
from buckingham. where he spent the
MIR. Robert Gwathmey. Of North Caro-
lima. formerly Of this city, is here on a
visit.
The Cloptop street Baptist Sunday
school had its Christmas celebration Mon
day night.
Mrs 4. r. Morrissett continues very i'll
IT her residence in Swansboro.