The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-12
PERSONAL and GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Cltl-
rens and Other Matters.

Rev. Robert A. Gibson, OF Cincinnati
o.. was in the city yesterday en- route 10
Petersburg.
The meeting Of the Hollywood Memorial
Association has been postponed until
Thursday al Y o'clock.
J. c. Bowerman. private secretary OF
Governor Brown. of Maryland. called on
Governor Mckinney.
Henrico county court was not in session
yesterday. but will open to-day with sew
eral cases on docket.
The friends OF Mr. John NJ Ryall who
has been sick for over a week. will be
glad TO learn that he is improving.
Mr.. w. II. Cullingworth, Major James
d. Patton and other well-known Demo-
Gratis left last night for Washington.
Mr.. a. J. BeIlamy. of Raleigh. n. c.,
is the guest of Mr.. Thomas Christian
Gentry. of No. 10 south Pine street.
Mr. Robert L. Richardson was awarded
the declaimer's medal in the contest at
Randolph Macon Academy, Bedford City
The handsome memorial tablet made by
Mr.. A. j. Wray for the Masonic Temple
is in position, and is being greatly ad-
mired.
ID. Luther Bradford. whose death was
announced in Baltimore Sunday. was quite
well known in Richmond, and had rela-
tives here.
BY a special arrangement John L.
Sullivan will give n matinee expressly
for the ladies and children at the Theatre
next Saturday afternoon.
Mrs J. +. Talbot, OF Church Hill,
daughter of Captain Thomas Cunningham.
has almost completely recovered from her
long and dangerous illness.
The board Of visitors of the Soldiers
Home met at Colonel Murphy's Hotel
last evening and transacted the usual
amount Of routine business.
Henry Shields (colored) was yesterday
arrested and lodged in the Second police
station by Policeman w. A. Shields on
the charge of writing policy.
Excavations have begun for the new
building on Main street next to ST. AL
bans Hall. The lot was recently pur-
chased from Mrs. L. L. Bass by DR..
Charles L. Siegel.
The Committee on Relief Of the Poor
was to have its regular monthly meeting
at the city almshouse last evening, but,
owing TO the lack Of a quorum, no bust
ness could be transac cd.
The Friendship Literary and Social
Circle will have an entertainment at
o'clock. Tickets can be had from any
member or at the door. A delightful
time is expected.
John ". Sullivan will breakfast at
Nlurphy's Hotel this morning. while on
route from Washington to meet Southern
He will return here Sat
lrcay in time TO occupy the stage at the
Theatre that night.
A majority Of the Richmond representa-
tives in the Grand Lodge. Independent
Order Of Odd-Fellows headed by Deputy
Grand Master Thomas n. Render, left
for Norfolk on special train at o'clock
afternoon.
The police started out yesterday to
make sanitary inspection Of all premises
IN their various beats Printed instruc-
ions were given TO each officer. calling
especial attention TO the condition of SER
yan's' rooms and all outhOuses
Colonel A. l.. Phillips. who has the
contract for eXcavating for the founda-
tons Of the Hotel jefferson. began work
Monday, and has a large force OF en-
'loyed. squad Of convicts are removing
he turf to the penitentiary grounds.
1t is thought that Past Grand Patriarch |
George B. Davis, of Richmond, will be
one Of the next grand representatives
% the bIdnu EnCdlnpHlent OF the united !
States, and Past Grand Lewis A. Tucker |
S mentioned for grand representative to
he Grand Lodge
The Marguerite, beautiful white steam |
acht belonging to Mr. James, of New
'ork, arrived yesterday. and is lying |
r the canal dock. MIR. James was for
nerly connected with the old firm OF |
1udgin. Mayo & Co, Of this city. before
he war. He is accompanied by Mrs.
amos md several children