The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-31
SOON TO BE CHOSEN.
Mr.. WISE 10 APPOINT THE POST
MASTER Nv THE SEAR FUTURE.
In the Mayors Court-Rnights OF Pythlss
Meet-A Surprise Party-Chureh No
tices-PersonnIs and Notes.
MAScHrsrrB BUREAU RICHMOND TIMES. }

ll2l HULL STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK.
The Hon. George ID. Wise was in this
city yesterday morning for short while.
He was asked when the postmaster for
this city would be chosen. TO which lie
said: Il am ready to make the appoint
ment just as soon as the authorities 1T
Washlnron take some action in the mat
ter" He was asked IL he had decided on
the man for the place, and his reply was
that he was looking into the matter at
present. Mr. Wise was seen by two Of
the candidates yesterday morning at the
courthouse.
In the Mayors Court yesterday morning
Charles Lee (cooredD was charged with
creating a disturbance on the street. He
was dismissed on payment OF costs.
Several small white boys were before
the court charged with throwing rocks
at cart-driver Friday afternoon. They
were each fined 81.
During the year the clerk Of the Hust-
ings Court admitted TO record 400 deeds.
during the same period there were "a
marriage licenses issued, Of which As were
white ard 50 colored.
At a meeting OK Friendship Lodge,
No. 20 Knights Of Pythias, held Friday
night at their castle hall, In this city, the
following officers were elected for the en-
SURG year II. A. Maurice master OF
work; j. .. Goode, chancellor command
er: o. G. McKenney, vice-chancellor; Il.
+. Traylor. prelate; w. T. Lightgow,
keeper of records ard seal; G.. W. jew
EFT, master-at-arms; II. i. Kidd, master
Of finance; II. n. Hennille, master of ex-
chequer; q. w JeWett, j. w. COndrey,
and II. +. TraylOr, trustees; O. W. Jew
ctr. representative 10 Grand Lodge. This
lodge is making arrangements for an ele-
CANT entertainment 10 be given in this
city the latter part Of January.
The Surprise Club, OF this city. gave
delightful entertainment at the residence
Of Mr. w. o. Randlett, 5O2 Stockton
stieet, Thursday evening. December 2Sth.
The guests assembled at o'clock. supper
was announced at $50; after which the
guests were highly entertained with both
vocal and instrumental music and va
rious parlor gamts until u o'clock. At
that hour they We're called on 10 partake
Of refreshments consisting OF every deli
cGcy Of the season. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. W. O. Randlett, Mrs. y. A.
Bailey, Mrs. Cheisa. Mrs Metcalf. Misses
Lynn Bailey. Estelle Bailey Carrie Roy
ali, Minnie Warrcck. Emma Fisher, Lou
lie Williams. Mary Steward, Lille Lock-
ett Cora Rudd, Pattie MOsby, and Annie
Dckerson. the last three Of Richmond,
and Messrs n. Bailey A. Booth, w.
BCoth, j. r. Ahcrn, r. b. Campbell, +.
II. Sampson. o. B. Elder. j. w. Smith,
W. p. Caudle, and II. A. Nunnally. Mrs.
W o. Randett chaperoned the party
At the wee small hours Of the morn the
happy party adjourned after having spent
a most ENJOYABLE evening.
a very delightful german was given
Friday night at Leader Hall. Dancing
was INDUCED I'm until after midnight. and
every one present had a delightful time.
a large number OF ladies and gentlemen
from Chesterfield county participated in
the german.
The funeral Of Mrs Florence =. Butler
took place yesterday afternoon at
o'clock from West-Eud Methodist church,
and was largely attended The services
were conducted by Rev. r. r. Dadmun I'm
an appropriate manner Mr. W. j..
Vaughan, father of the deceased. is very
sick az his residence In SwanshOrO.
There was q large audience Friday night
at the entertainment for the scholars Of
Cowardin-Ayenue Christian church, and
the programme rendered was highly en-
joyed by those piesent
AZ West End Methodist church this
morning Rev. j.. II. D1dmuE VIII ldAt
for his subject "New-Year's Vow ~
the morning service the choir will render
an anthem. Al night tho pastor viii
preach a special sermon TO the Christian
Erdeavor Society and will preach on the
subject What God Has Done; What lie
win Do" The annual Christmas celebrd-
ton Of the Sunday school will be held
Tuesday night An interesting musical
programme has been arranged, and Rev
AIR. Moore. OF 81. James Methodist
church, OF Richmond. Will deliver an adj
dress.
Rev. Walter Buchanan, Of the Thcologi-
cal Seminary Of Hampdcn-Sidney, Will
occupy the pulpit this morning at the
Presbyterian church. There viii not be
any services al night.
There will be a matchmaking tonight
az Fifh-Sreet Methodist church, to
which, tho public are cordially invited.
Little Ruth. daughter Of Mr.. j.. NJ
Latham. of this city, received the hand
some doh given away by Messrs. Hall &
Nichols FOR the largest number OF cigar
tags Of a certain brand Of this firm
Policeman Moles' conditions Is some
rrbaf funDrOVpd.