Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-25

Charlie followed the boy, when the store
keeper took a part In the chase and soor
had the game. The Chinaman was shown
the door, and the merchant accompanied
the boy part Of the way home. Charlie
was not satisfied, and he followed the
man and the boy. and while his CONVEX
sation was not thoroughly understood
1t was evident that he had grievance
The merchant. after he had escorted th'
boy about a block, became weary OF TINT
Celestiars company, and. leaving the boy
he turned his attention to Charlie. Seiz
ing him where the chicken caught thu
axe, the dispenser Of candies and fancy
groceries headed him the opposite wa,
from that taken by the boy. and he rar
him for short distance at Miss Nelson
rate of speed, greatly to the discomfort
of the runners and 70 the delight OF q
large crowd of boys. Charlie took the
next car from Richmond.
A CHRISTMAS POEM.
The following pretty poem was written
by Rev. J. ]. Clopton:
Hall Christmastide. hail Joyous morn,
Hail infant Saviour humbly born.
Bright star, from Judah's distant fields,
Shine on earth's darkness till II yields.
Lift I'D our hearts In tirless praise
To Thee-the Prince OF endless days.
Let every heart attune its chord
For untaught gift, eternal love.
Oh, men, oh, angels, heath. above.
Shout that our God Is love, Is love.
Ger distant seas, Ger distant climes,
Now float forever Christmas chimes.
peace on earth, good will to men,"
And angel choirs ring oW amen
Next Thursday the cornerstone viii be
laid to the new Methodist church. TO De
erected about five miles from this city. IN
Chesterfield county Midlothian Lodge oil
Odd-Fellows will lay the stone, and Rev
DR.. w. j. Young will deliver an address.
Mr.. A. 3. Clarke will lecture on tne
subject "Recollections of the Worid
Fair" which will be beautifully illustrated
with stereopt!con views. The entertain
ment will take place at Old Providence
church. and will lasl all Gay. Inc iadie,
OF the church will furnish dinner and
supper.
PAYING THE CHURCH DEBT.
About a month ago the Finance Com
mittee of the Bainbridge-Street Bapust
church reported to the congregation that
they were 500 in debt, the amount nav
ing been accommodating Tor several years.
An effort was maG;Sunday to get the
amount promised 20 be contributed as
Christmas gift to the church last Sunday.
Nearly the amount was subscribed ana
Yesterday UPWARDS OF $500 was given,
and il is thought the balance Will be
forthcoming during the week.
Sunday night Mr. Thornhill preached
from the subject "a Model Husband
This was the third in the series, ana
the church was again crowded. The SER
mon was one OF the best ever preached
by Mr.. Thornhill.
At Clopton-Street Baptist church sun
day the Ladies' Sewing Circle presented
TO the church q beautiful pulpit PEDESTAL
for the pastor as a Christmas gift. The
music at this church was very attractive
and pretty. and Mr.. Haight preached a
splendid sermon from the subject, An
gels Message
SERVICES TODAY.
There will be union services OF all the
Methodist churches in the city this morn
ing. Rev. Mr.. Lear will preach. and the
choirs of the various churches will assist
in the singing.
Services appropriate to the occasion Will
be held at Meade Memorial church this
morning at II o'clock. Rev. j. j. Clopton
will officiate. His text will be "A Star
Shall Rise Out OF Jacob" Voluntary,
organ; Veniti, in C (Needham); Gloria,
in A Danks); Gloria. In G. Oanks);
Gloria, in d CThomas): Gloria. in Il fiat
(Alzamora; TIE Deum. in (Alza-
moral; Offertory, Arise! Awake! Miss
Fannie Foster. Those who compose
the choir are Mr.. w. o. McGehee, or
ganist and director; sopranos. Mrs. b.
p. Walden. Miss Jackson, Miss Lille May
Baird: altos. Miss Fannie Foster. Miss
Flosse Moore; tenors. Mr.. Charles L.
Page. Mr.. George +. Gary; bassos. Mr..
Charles s. Sawtelle and Mr.. B. w. Nun
nally.
All the Sunday schools in the city will
have Christmas entertainments, and most
Of them will take place tomorrow and
Thursday nights.
CHRISTMAS-EvE BRIDES.
Mr.. VI. L. Berry and Miss Rebecca F.
Archer were married last evening at the
residence of the officiating minister, Rev.
l.. II. Thornhill. The ceremony was wit
messed by a few intimate friends Of the
young people. After the ceremony the
newly welded ones entertained some OF
their friends at their future home on
Stockton street.
Mr.. L. w. Bolton and Miss Sarah
Bosher were married last night by Rev
r. l.. Haight. The ceremony was per-
formed at the preachers residence, and
was witnessed by few intimate friends
and relatives, who afterward adjourned to
the home Of the groom, where an informal
reception was held.
Mr.. s. l.. Mmms and Miss WILDER W.
Farmer went to Washington yesterday
morning. where they were married.
Mr.. Stephen d. Wilkinson and Miss Lot
tie V. Green were married in Washington
yesterday by Rev. Thomas G. Addison.
rector of Trinity church. They returned
to Manchester last night.
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS.
The post-office will be closed after II
o'clock this morning. The public schools
VIII not reopen again until January I'd.
The Southern railway shops have closed
until Thursday. The city offices are all
closed, and most Of the stores Will not
be open to-day.
Rev. l.. r. Thornh!ll conducted the SER
vices at the aimshouse last Sunday after
noon.
In the Police Court yesterday morning
Fannie Tanner had to pay 81 for being
drunk.
The infant child OF Mr.. c. B. Firth
died Sunday morning at the parents
residence. ZIG Everett street. The re-
mains were taken to Chesterfield yester-
day for burial.
Mr.. Ernest Pickin. OF Alexandria, Is
the guest OF Mr.. William G. Owens. on
Perry street.
Mr. J. r. Jewett. OF Danville. formerly
Of this city. Is visiting relatives and
friends In this city.
Mr.. J. NJ. Fuller. Of this city, Is visiting
relatives and friends at his former home
In North Carolina.
Mr.. Robert Topham, of this city, Is
his relatives at Williamsburg.
Mr.. II. II. Walden. OF Rocky Mount. N.
c., is visiting relatives In this city
Mr.. W. p. Drewry. OF Baltimore. Is
spending the holidays with his mother on
Porter street.
Miss Bell Friend. OF Danville. Va, Is
Mrs. Willie Page. on Cowardin
avenue.
Miss Carrie Long OF Luray. Va, win
spend the Christmas with Miss Lena
Morrisett. on Porter street.
Miss Claire Clayton is visiting friends
In Amelia county.
Miss Carrie Long. OF Luray. IL visiting
Mrs. Sarah Morrisett. on Porter street.
Death Of Nrs. Hayria
Mrs. Elisabeth Louise Harris, widow of