Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-20
WILL HELP THE POOR
FUNDS RAISED IN MANCHESTER AND
DISTRIBUTING COMMITTEES.
Ts FERN . City Misstop-- sionamens to Dr.
Hsscock-Districs Lodge OF Good
Tenn pears--f,ersonat, So.


Court room last night 10 devise means for
She alienation Of the suffering among the
poor OK the city was very largely attended,
the best element Of the city being present.
including professional men. merchants.
and mechanics. Major II. A. Maurice pre-
sided and Mr.. d. J. weisiger was the Sec
Rotary.
Rev. Charles N. Van Houten offered q
resolution providing that committee DO
appointed to take immediate action for re-
iieving the suferings of the poor OF Man.
chester and Swansboro', aud that steps be
taken TO establish city mission. This was
adopted and the committee. after short de-
liberation, recommended that acommittee
composed OF one gentleman and two ladies
from each ward and gentleman and two
ladies from 5 wansboro' be appointed 10 re-
ceive and distribute gifts TO the poor and
needy Of the city.
DISTRIBUTING COMMITTEE.
The following committee was appointed.
with Mayor II. A. Maurice aschairman and
Henry Fitzgerald treasurer:
First Ward--J. IL. Busby, Mrs. Ezra
Moody. and Mrs. Mary Metcalf.
Second Ward-A- q. Evans. Mrs. j. w.
Bronaueh. Jr., and Mrs. A. g. Harding.
Third Ward-B. IL. Weisieer, Mrs. s. A.
Hall, and Mrs. j. A. Lhpscomb.
Fourth Ward--W. l.. Moody. Mrs. L. p.
Ashbrook, and Mrs A. Royall.
Swansboro'-T. l.. Pettigrew and Mrs. A.
II. Thomas; she to select her lady assist
ant.
Reports from the Richmond and Dan
vile, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Rich
mond and Petersburg railroads, stating
that they would haul coal or wood over
their lines Free were received; also, a re-
mort from the Western Union Telegraph
Company that they would transmit any
messages pertaining to the committees
work free of charge. A vote of thanks
was rendered each.
The colored people will be included in
the charitable cause, and the following
committee OF colored men was appointed
to cooperate with the regular committee:
Rev. DR.. A. Bipga, Richard Cogbill, w. III.
Hughes. Simuei Logan. and j. III. Gun
bingham.
Judge Clopton, Judge Ingram. and Rev.
u. I. Dadmun were appointed committee
to formulate plans and call meeting
for some future occasion to establish a
permanent city mission. Rev. l.. r.
Thoruhill in closing the meeting invoked
Heavens choicest blessings upon the CON-
men dable object and the promoters.
A collection was taken and S29O.25 was
raised. All of the committees will meet in
the Council chamber at 10 o'clock this
morning.
TO ERECT A MONUMENT.
The memorial services held at Jerusa.
lem church. in Midlothian. yesterday in
honor of the late DIR. Philip 8. Hancock
were of very impressive character and
were largely attended.
Rev l.. Il. TAornhill presided. and the
exercises were begun by reading of the
Scriptures: Dr., Hatcher led in prayer;
Rev. X. ii. Win.Tee was introduced and
paid graceful tribute to the memory of
the beloved family physician. Mr. Had
don Watkins san Some Sweet Day,
BY and By" DR.. William 4. Hatcher was
next introduced. an d in his usually tender
manner spoke of the friend OF his college
life and the true friendship which had
lasted through the years. DR.. Hatcher
delicately suggested that some memorial
should be erected at Midlothian in honor
of the physician. The suggestion |
was seized eagerly and ON association |
was organized. to be known as the Philip |
s. Hancock Memorial Association. 10 re-
ceive contributions for the erection of |
monument. The association was organized |
sident. and the following memb Tho
mas DAVIS. J. III. Webb Peploe. II. q. |
Ward. II. II. winfree. W. w Baker. r.. A.
Justis. George III. Jewett, j. a. Lester. DR.. |
4; j.. Niece, s. d.; Payne, L. X.
Charles Cole, Mrs. r. L. jackson. Mrs.
Joseph Myers. Mrs. Benjamin Watkins,
Mrs. Cary Winston, Mrs. w. A. Watkins,
Mrs John Warrington, Mrs. Basil Winfree
and Miss Matte Manders.
After the organization the friends pres
ent subscribed $1S2 to the fund.
MEETING OF GOOD TEMPLARs.
District Lodge, No. l, J. O. G.. T., met in
Odd-Fellows Hall at IL Nj. Yesterday, j. Is.
in the chair. After opening a
recess was taken to allow the Committee
ON Credentials to report. Nine lodges of
the district were reported with a represeD-
tation of sixty delegates. Reports OF the
officers showed a general improvement IN
The subordinate lodges. An outline or
work was arranged for the ensuing quarter.
Among the prominent Good Templars i'll
attendance were Mrs. A. }. Pyle. Mrs. Ju-
Maddox, of Petersburg, editor of the
Ne,os. Rescue Lodge, of Rich
nond. was awarded the banner for inltia-
ions and full delegations. East-End
Lodge. OF Richmond, was awarded the
banner for best average attendance. An
elegant supper was served and greatly on
owed, and the meeting WAS one OF much
pleasure.
BRIn's AND PERSONALS.
Professor A. II. Fitzgerald is detained at
home by sickness.
II is said that cartridges are starving
md freezing to death IN Chesterfield
county.
The boys are having afne time coasting
,n the hillsidss.
The Literary and Social Circle will meet
Il Mre. Laura Vaden's to- night.
The county of Oh esterfeld has not vet |
received the premium ms won IN the last Ex-
position.
There was no formal observance of Lees
birthday in Manchester yesterday, though
he banks, public schools. and city offices
we're closed
Mrs. Susan A. BrockweYl, widow of Jo-
'iah ID. Brockwell, ESQ.,. died Wednesday
night at her home. in Swansboro', IN the
10Th year of her age. The fu neral will take
place this afternoon at $50 O'Clock from
he West-End Methodist church.
There will be cOlored teachers insti-
ute at the First Baptist church January
10Th, 3lst. and February lst.
Ii IS said that the case OF Charles X.
Longs administrator against the Manches-
.er Railway and Improvement Company
lss been compromised. ~
II was Reported YESTERDAY that the old
Hewlett mansion, in Chesterfield opposite
Dutch Gap, was destroyed by hre few
nights ago. The place WIS occupied by
he family Of Mr.. W. Y. Hough. and every
hing was destroyed except two beds.
Loss about 1850. The property was IN
insured.
There will be an adjourned meeting of
he CITY Council tonight to consider the
application of the Southern Gas and Fuel
company for franchise to establish a
,lant in this city.
The alarm of fire sounded at 1880 last
hight was caused by the wind blowing the
NOW from the roof of the Bank building,
he mist having the appearance OF smoke
,manatlpg from the caves of the house.
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CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH.