The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-07-28
NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
CITY SCHOOL HOARD MEETS AND
TRdNyACT ROUTINE BUSINESS.
Mr. Bransford, of Powhatan County, Way.
laid and Robbed of His Money-Cro-
quet Party-Personsls,
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES. !
il2l HULL STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK.

Mr.. John OBrien presided over the
City School Board. which met Thursday
night in the white school building. while
Mr. Frank II. Fitzgerald acted as secre-
tary.
The committee on revision Of rules and
regulations OF schools made Il report and
the matter was laid over until the first
Thursday in september. when there will
be a special meeting to consider the re-
port.
The first Monday in October was settled
upon as the time tor opening the next
session OF the schools.
\ resolution was offered by Mr Frank
Il. DuntOrI, ana supported by Superin-
tendent -. l.. Pulham, looking 10 the
establishment of free night schools. Inc
board was asked 10 allow the night
school to be held in the school building
and TO furnish lights and fuel X was
stated that an effort would be made TO
have Rotations at night by gentlemen
who would give tneir services as IN
structOrs. the design being 70 instruct our
young men in practical things.
Several gentlemen have already lndl-
Gated their willingness 70 engage IN this
important work.
The board received with great favor
the proposition, and appointed commit
tee, consisting OF Messrs. +. Il. DuniOrd.
ID. J. Weisiger, DR.. r.. Y. Rucker, \. 9.
Carr. G.. .. Ely, and superintendent Pull
liam, TO perfect the scheme and report
al the special meeting in september.
The board. after transaCting some rou-
tine business adjourned.
Mr. Branstord, who lives in Powhatan
county. and who had been TO this city
10 dispose Of his produce, while return,
ing and taking advantage OF the cool
night air for his trip nomeWard, was ac-
cOstel near the pits early w cdnesuhy
morning By two cOlOred men. one stepped
up and asked for match, WINE the
other one threw bag over the neaa or
Mr. Bransfori. and robbed him or about
nine or ten dollars possib.. the net earn
iugs Of his sales IN this city rs lar is
could be learned there was no bodily harm
done. 800,
A croQuet party was given at the resi-
dence of Mr.. William Evans. IN swans
bofo. Wednesday evening. In honor OF
Miss Bessie Bernard, Of Norfolk who -
visiting the Misses Evans. At night an
ice cream and watermelon feast was
participated I'm. and happy young bellies
and beaux spent very pleasant evening.
Misses Sallie and Ellen BrodnaN nave
returned from a visit TO MISS LILY els
at Chesterfield Courthouse.
The Baptist Sunday-School Association
Of Chesterfield county will be held AZ
Midlothian tomorrow. There will be all
day services.
The game Of ball at Forest Hill Park
this evening between the Forest Hllls
anu A1NeAAo VI iNt''A''''''NA w.
Mrs. Susan f. Blankenship is visiting
her brother I'm Chesterfield.
Mr.. Augustus Meredith. who has been
III at his residence on Seventeenth street
between Decatur and Stockton, is some
what improved. Or. ". L. Mathews per
formed an operation on this gentleman
few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs \. II. Fitzgerald nave re-
turned from Norfolk.
Mr.. Peter Weisiger, formerly Of this
city. but now of Granite. was united in
marriage Thursday in Washington to
Miss Lizzie Innis. Of Chesterfield
There was nothing before the Police
Court yesterday morning.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Missionary Society of ClOptOn-Street
Baptist church. which was postponed
from last Sunday evening on account Of
the Indictment weather will be held to-
morrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. 4 nice
programme has been arranged.
MIS- Kettle GoOlsby, who has been
visiting New York for the past several
nephew. Mrs. Henry 5 Rady and son,
Harmon. returned home on Monday last
Mrs Radv viii be the guest Of Mrs. j. 9.
CoOlsby, on Porter street, during the
nlcnths OF July and August.
Mr. r. y. W. Beattie and son. Russell
LETT Thursday night for Detroit Mich,
which place they viii make their future
home. Mr. Beattic's wife. daughter. and
youngest son left for that city some time
ago
Mr. Lawrence W. Moody has returned
from a visit 10 the mountains Of North
Carolina
Mrs. Cary jerks and children are at
West Point. enjoying the salt water at
mosphere.
Mr. John r. Jewett is visiting Newport
News.
The Finance Committee Of the Chester
field County School Board met at Chester
field Courthouse Yesterday. The meeting
will continue today.
Mr.. Aurclius Blankenship, who has been
visiting in Chesterfield on account OF
III health is somewhat improved.
The case Of Blankenship against Savory
was called in the HASTINGS Court yester-
day morning. and continued, owing to
the sickness of Mr. SayOry