The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-20
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond Gil
zeas and Other Matters.

Zfas and ofher Matters.
Hon. W. i. McRae. member Of the
House from Petersburg, was in the city
yesterday.
Passion Week services will be held at
the First English Lutheran church each
night this week, until Friday, at o'clock.
Services Friday al IL a. NJ
Messrs Nathan Walierstein, H. Powder
maker. and S. G.. Miller, of Washington,
-. c.. are I'm the city, staying with friends
at the Exchange Hotel.
There IS an interesting revival going on
at Washineton-Street Methodist church.
There VIII De services every evening this
week except Saturday. Rev. Mr.. Moore
preached last Friday night.
Mr. John DOnlevy who has been 10
New York 90 attend the funeral Of a rela-
tive, has returned 10 the city.
Hon. r. u. Lacy. Of New Kent, was in
the city yesterday
Mr. W j. Gardner formerly with the
Davis House mas accepted a position
with the Hotel Lexington.
There is a schooner from New York at
the dock unloading fire prooiiing for the
state Library. consigned 10 Messrs Bur-
ton O. Chesterman, the contractors.
I'm the Henrico County Court yesterday
Robert Johnson (cOlOred) was found
guilty of petty larceny and his punish
ment fixed a fifteen days in Jail.
The ladies having charge of the chill
dren's Floral Ball promise a beautiful
entertainment and a delightful time 10
an persons attending. They wish the chill
dren 10 participate in the numerous
dances given during the evening and TO
see the Moral dance given by twenty little
girls.
Rev Dr. W Z. Hatcher president of
the MOODY Association, has called
meeting Of the entire organization at
the Young Mems Christian Association
this afternoon at : o'clock. Every mem
Der or the association is requested to
be present
Mr. Edward s. Burruss. a weIl-known
young man Of Richmond, and for num-
Der of years connected with the shoe
house Of Robert HOge has been stricken
with paralysis in his right side. The doc
tors think that on account OF his youth
he VIII recover. lie VIII be brought to
Richmond as soon as possible. His mother
and brother are with him.
About 7:3) o'clock yesterday morning
cOlored girl found a paper shoe box on
the steps that lead from Main TO Franklin
street. Inside Of the box was the dead
body of "a female negro infant, wrapped
In piece of cloth Coroner Taylor was
notified, and had the body removed. The
Coroner was also called 10 No. north
IWenty-second street to view the body of
a negro child four days old. IL was in a
low close sitting room. The certificate
trouble.
Mrs. r. W. Hounnihan. of 900 west
Broad street. has left 10 visit her rela-
tives I'm Pennsylvania. She will not re-
turn for some time.
Mrs. James Scheduled is the guest of
Mr. j. u. Frances. No l0l4 Park avenue.
At regular meeting of the Young
Mems Hebrew Association Sunday il was
decided TO award prizes to the best char
acters at the masquerade ball 10 be held
March odd Speeches were made by
Messrs. Wise and Goodman. both of New
York. and Mr. $. Stern of this city. The
following members were admitted: j.
Myer S. Stern, II. Linda. J.. COppersmith.
Ed. Miller. l.. Bear. NJ. Blumenfeld. B.
Dernhardt. $. Choppeval
IL was rumored about the streets yes
terday that a negro had been caught by
The police while I'm the act Of setting Ere
90 q house on north Fifth street. Investi-
cation however, showed that there was
uO truth in the report. the negro having
been arrested i'm the house while attempt
ing TO carry OFF a lot of lead pipe His
case was before the Police Justice yes
terday morning.