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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Mrs. Eta s. Marshall Of Charlotte
". c.. is visiting Mrs. Fred. Smith, No.
200 Orleans street.
DR.. John Ridgeiy. superintendent Of
Fort Harrison cemetery, who has been
quite sick. is improving.
Mr.. Thomas H. Welmer gave an in
formal musicale TO his friend. Mr.. Joseph
l.. Bickerstan, Of Narina, at his residence
on Denny street. last Monday night
Among those present were Mr.. Outlet
Oirst violin Mr.. a. Hill Guitar Mr. r.
H. Weimer Chute). Mr.. j. L. Bickerstaf
(piccalo). and several other friends Mr.
Bickerstaff, in his dialect Irish senti-
mental songs. brought down the house
Mr.. Calvin Cobb, aged fOriy-five years
died at his residence on the Charles
City road about eight miles below Fulton
last Tuesday. He had been sick for som.
time. lie was an old Federal soldier and
was buried in the National cemetery.
4 larre number of friends were present
His funeral was preached at Beuiah
church by Rsv. Mr.. Beedes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Mrs. George II. Evans. Of Newport
News is visiting Mrs. J. II. Rogers.
Mrs w. T. Rogers has left on visit to
her mother. I'm Lynchburg.
Mr.. Thomas Armstrong is visiting Mr.
r. l.. Smith
Miss l.. Fields. OF Norfolk. is visiting
Miss Jennie Fox.
AR II. H. Fox returned from New York
on Tuesday.
Mr John II. Hume president Of the
Feople's Bank Of Portsmouth. who has
been visiting Mr.. George A. Minor, re-
turned to his home Wednesday,
MI William c. Figner. Of New York.
visited The Heights on Monday. accom-
panied by Mr. Wheeler. a wealthy New
Yorker. to whom he sold his sycamore
property on Dove street. Mr. Wheeler
speaks OF erecting handsome summer
residence at an early day.
MIS-. Phillips Ralph. from Caroline. and
Miss Anna +. Johnson. Of Louisa. are
visiting their brother Mr T. 3. Johnson.
Mr.. William A. Bonavita, of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railroad, moved into his
new residence on Miller avenue.
Miss Mary Corneia and Master Will
liam +. Dabney, accompanied by their
aunt, Mrs. c. T. Dabncy of Buffalo. y
y, who has been visiting them. have
returned from a pleasant visit 10 rela-
tivos IN Bedford county and Lynchburg.
The ladies Of the Episcopal church are
busy as bees arranging for the three days
fair and festival they will hold the latter
part Of April.
The teachers Of the graded schools are
preparing for the commencement excr-
c.ses Of the schools. and expect to have a
very interesting programme for the occa-
sion.
4 large and appreciative audience as
sembled at the Wigwam on thursday
night TO witness the presentation of the
excellent comedy, Married for Money"
which was given by the Barton Heights
Dramatic club. for the benefit Of the fire
company. The characters were as follows.
Air. Mopus, Mr. II. l.. Smith; Bob Roy
land. Mr.. W II. Bennett: Sir Robert
Mellowboy. Willie Redd John. Mr. H.
L. Lorraine; Mrs. Mopus Mrs. J. T.. Tur-
pin; Matilda. Miss Donie Turpin; Simp-
kins. Mrs. II. l. Lorraine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

At a meeting held on Monday night at
Anderson's store. on west Cary street,
the West-E Fishing Club organized and
elected officers for the ensuing year:
President. j. r. Howell President
John Il. Morien; Secretary. j. J. Red
mond: Treasurer, Thomas Savage: Ser
geant-at-Arms, W Matt. Cannon; Stew
ard. w. +. Merriman. The other mem
bers are Messrs. w. l.. Howell. j. NJ
Thorpe. Il. G. Shell. Robert Cawson.
George Powell. Ben. Kellam. James phil
lips. George +. Anderson Fred. Perkins.
+. l.. Ford Charles Heinlein. Rudolph
Ambricht John Ambricht. John Berry.
A. W. NcClay Or. l.. w. Station, and
Peter Grant.
The club is entirely for pleasure. and
propose going on fishing excursions from
time to time during the season. Their
first trip viii be some time about the
middle OF this month.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
UltPinl|Gl Hats,

We have just received another large
consignment of Untrimmed Hats. repre-
sentlng the best products OF the world ;
fashion centres-shapes, styles. qualities
and prices not to be found elsewhere
Children's Hats of every description
over 30 styles TO select from. a choice
lot opened yesterday comprises twelve
shapes in all colors and white, in fancy
rough straw, price 29c.
Another lot In fine lace straw, compris-
ing flats and shapes; black. white and
colors, in the latest shapes-suitable FOR
ladies and children-prce soc.
Spanish Tape Hats. usually sold at
N.25. We show n complete variety OF
colors and shapes. Your pick OF them
this week, Toe.
See the fine French Tape Hats. with
lace edge. Twenty styles to select from.
in all the leading shades; price N.l2 and
Sl.25.
New shapes In Walking Hats and Sail
ors-al trimmed ready 10 wear--prlce 80.
75c., 81 and upwards.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

will be conferred IN full. also the de-
giecs of Grand Pontilf and Prince
sibanus. On Wednesday the degrees Of
the Kadosh Will be given. and on Thurs
day the consistory degrees will be con-
fcrred.
The grand banquet Will take place next
Thursday night. and on Friday the Thirty
third and last degree OF the Scottish
Rite Will be conferred on the Rev. MIR.
Williams. Mr.. O. $. Long OF West Vir-
ginia, as Grand Chancellor. will preside
over the ThIrty-thlrd degree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

The Old Dominion Electrical Construc-
ton Company. Il this city. have secured
he agency for the new battery telephone
which works like a charm BY this sys-
tom one Is net required TO speak directly
20 The phone. but can turn the head to
ono side. or even talk from n distant
corner Of tho room. and be heard distinct
~ at the other end Of the line. 4 faint
whisper can be distinctly heard This
system operates perfectly. and the COM
pany securing the agency have already
made arrangements to establish exchanges
in a number of cities The pubic Is in
vited to call AT room No. IS. Chamber of
Commerce building, ard see the phone
in operation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
THE SCOTTISH EIrn MAsoNs.
There viii be sany u Erees Conferred III
week.

There viii be Many - Erces Conferred tn q
week.
The Scottish Rite Masons OF Rich
mond Will be very busy all this week.
Monday at +. NJ. the Lodge OF Perfec-
ton meets and all Of the degrees OF that
body viii be conferred The degrees
which win be conferred in full are,
Secret Master Perfect Master. Intimate
Secretary and Perfect Eiu. The others VIII
be communicated ia full.
Mr. Thomas Whiitet. the Venerable
Master OF toe Lode Of Perfection, viii
preside over the decree OF Secret Master.
Professor ". Q. English will preside
over the degree OF Perfect Master. and
-lr VIM. Ryan will preside over the
degrees OF Intimate Secretary and Perfect
Flu. Those who Will assist are Rev.
Preston Nash. Rev. Or. Carmichael. Mr.
y X. Crowder Rev. VIM. Van Houten,
Mr. c. A. Nesblt; and Mr.. John +.
Mayer
On Tuesday the degree Of Rose croix
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
THE MANHATTAN
Life Company
ON NEW YORK.
INCORPORATED 1862
Assets, @I3, 2S0,9O9
-@urpluS, 3 1,138, S84

The policy OF this old aud popular COM
pany Is INCONIESTIBLE, NON-FoR-
FAlrABLE. PAYABLE AT SIGHT.
CONTAINS NO SUICIDE OR lNTEM-
LUIE FREEDOM OF TRAVEL AND
RESIDENCE. AND Is FREE FROM
ALL Personalities.
There arc eight reasons Tor insuring In
the Manhattan:
yirsl, because IL Is nm Ole Company,
second. because il is CLEAN Com.
pany.
third. because II is Progressive
Company,
iturih, because 1t is LIBERAL
Company,
nth, because it is pre-emlncntly
Policy Holders Company,
ixih. because the policy is superior
10 any Other issued.
seyunth. because it does not dispute
just claims.
Eighth because The Manhattan Lie
is a Company managed TO the profit OF
the p0iicy-hold' rs.
From the organization $500 20 January
81. 1888. the company mas received IN
premiums from IT'S policy holders 81 SD
4G5 In the fOrty-three years % has PAID
10 it's policy holders S33.G0iv79, and II
holds assets OF 5l3.2.0.1os-a total or
SO so. 9s7-which exceeds the PREMIUMS
received by SJ.wii52i. What other busi-
ness can match thist
During fOrty-twO years money has been
received and invested and dlsbursed-
Millions OF money-yct Tor the entire ex-
pense Of doing such business not ono
dollar OF PREMICM MONEY Las DEtS
TOUCHED: an expenses paid from IN
TEREST-EN DOLLAR ACCOt III
ED FOR-and over SJ,OOOOO added 70
Tho total amount recelved-ONE Err
TWELVE PER CENT NET GAIN
You can have no more valuable asset
than a policy ia the Manhattan Life.
This popular old company issues all
the improved forms OF policies. including
1920 limited payment credit policy, which
is acknowledged by all 20 be the PER
FICTION Of life insurance"
In conclusion. n you love your wife
and children: II there IS mortgage on
your home or II you want 10 provide for
yourself In old age, secure policy In
The Manhattan Life Insurance Company.
OF New York.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
Grea. rirure. of he Mutual Life.

The general depression in financial
circles during 1889 did not prevent the
Mutual Life Insurance Company OF New
York, from excelling all its past records
as to business.
Its assets were swelled TO SlsG. IO1. $50.
a gain OF $1i .G23, 52343. ITS INCOME
EXCEEDS THAT OF 1892 BY NEARLY
ONE AND a QUARTER MILLIONS.
Its surplus made a gain OF 81. 1874. 365,
being 1882. GD9. and 1t paid policy hold
ers $50. So, 4i24O, or a million and a half
more than 1t paid them In 1892. 1t
has insurance outstanding of $500, 2S4,-
1916 a gain during the year of Sos
100000 Last year was the old Mutual s
semi-centennial, and IT has paid out a
constant stream OF benefactions for all
the years of the half century which 1t
has passed
The history OF great life company is
the history of great benevOlence. Its
business during the past year is the
largest It has ever done in Virginia.
Its Manager for Eastern Virginia Is
Mr.. HOWARD SWINEFORD. who has
been connected with the company for
the past twenty years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
FLOWERS

You can find any Flower desired in our
Flower Department-the variety exceeds
anything in the past
Pretty Sprays from l0c upwards-Nio-
-Roses-Buds, Daisies and Foliage
Have you seen the great values we are
showing at Sea variety of Is styles
to select from2
A shipment Of SILK Sprays Roses and
Violets in black: also, dull and bright jet
argrette and bow effects will be shown
for the first time tomorrow. The coque
Plumes, Jetted Tips and Quilts are also
here in abundance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
RIB ON S.

There Is going 10 be some remarkable
retailing in our Ribbon Department this
week.
The balance OF our early-season order
on the new spring shades In MORE RIB
bons came I'm yesterday.
This last shipment OF 900 pieces makes
the stock Of c0lors complete. and the
prices on them are 20 per cent. less than
they can be bought to-day. All widths
and all colors-from No. l up to No. 81
prices from Sc. Up to 5jc.
Large variety of patterns In Fancy All
SILK Ribbons-for trimming children's hats
at attractive prices.
Satin Ribbons in all widths. black ana
colors win be rstailed this week at whole
sale prices.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Childrens Straw Sailors. trimmed; navy
and white and brown and white combina-
ton; price 25c.
Tam O'Shantas-cloth top, straw brim.
and trimmed with quill and rosette-price
21c.
Straw Tams. in navy and brown. g., 70,
csc. and upwards to N.95.
Nobby styles in Fine English Milan
Sailors and Continental Shapes for chill
dren-enurely new.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
KAUFMAN 8 Co.
COR. FOURTH and BROAD SITS.
MILLINERY!

More than three weeks since the Spring
Millinery Reception, but a stranger look
Ing In would think each day first-view
day. Everything fresh aud artistic,
to suit the wonderful variations OF taste.
together with the magic touch that keeps
qualities high and prices low.
Never have we shown such variety
OF Fine Goods. Over $50 Trimmed Hats
and Bonnets to select from. comprising
most every desirable shape and color.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

The growing popularity Of the bicycle
In Richmond IS oxompihed in the rapid
increase Of their sale in Ibis city
Messrs. Walter g.. Mercer @ company
whose advertisement appears In this
issue. started q few years ago with a
sample wheel OF the now famous Victor
bicycle, and on the merits OF the Victor
and their own push they now have a
complete agency and repair shop. and n
large ard growing business ~ so east
Main street.
Besides the Victor which stands pre-
eminent I'm the United States, they ham
die every variety OF bicycle and keep
large stock on hand Among the novel
ties of the season the most attractive Is
the Chainless bicyc O.. which they have
for sale. Small gearing iacase1 in dust
proof aluminium casing does the work.
The Premier. with It's helicai tubing, IS
also popular and the Waycr.y they Offer
as the best cheap wheel on the market.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Persons who are subject 10 attacks OF
bilious collie can almost invariably tell,
by their feelings, when to expect an at
tack II Chamberlain's Cole. Cholera
and Diarrhoca Remedy IS taken as soon
as these symptoms appear. they can ward
of the disease Such persons should al
ways keep the Remedy az hand. ready
for immediate use when needed. Two or
three doses or II at the right time Will
save them much suffering. For sale by
owens x Minor Drug Company. y. Nj.
Slaughter. T.. +. Reeves & Co., and w. G.
Forstmann. druggists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

We are I'm the midst OF the most ex-
tensiye business I'm Laces we have ever
had. A complete variety In all the popu-
lar makes are shown in black ana eeru.
The prices named on Laces here nave
much 10 DO with the continuous stir IN
this department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
His Ludship Is Relieved.

l. Road Brakeman Gas the train stops
at Fcrty-second eet)-Warraburrand-
stree,
Lord Chumley-Aw. Jove. How nice.
You Americans still wetain the old In
dian names for your streets. l heard you
didn't Very picturesque they are. Charm
ing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Special attention is called to the excep-
tional values we offer In Fine Milan and
Tuscan Straw. Black Bonnets. in large
variety Of shapes price, from SOC. up to
g.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
Infants and ChiIlrGl'S v car.

Our Chlldrens Department Is pre-
eminently head and shoulders above any
other department Of the kind In the
State.
AS much care and attention IL given to
the selection OF Children's Apparel here
as 10 their elder sisters.
Nowhere in the city Is there such a
splendid showing Of dainty handmade
Short Dresses-dainty styles made or the
daintlcst French Lawn. and trimmed IN
the most exquisite patterns Of fine EN-
broidery and laces; also, beautiful Lace
Trimmed Robes suitable for christening
Infants Embroidered Flannel Skirts ana
Sacques. and everything pertaining 70 III
fants' underwear
Another shipment OF Infants Long
Cloaks and Short Walking Coats makes
the stock even more attractive than ever.
You'd have no trouble finding something
to please the little one IN TINS SOCK Inc
prices range from sl.SS to 80
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Perfection OF III is the wish OF all good
dressers. II. Whitiock & Sons, Merchant
Tailors. claim TO be artists In then line.
and justly so. as their numerous patrons
can testify.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

The pald-cp stock OF the Commercial
Building and Loan Association pays 5
per cent For full Information and
prospectus. address the association at
ElchmCnd. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Inspect the stock OF Hats, In other
places. then go to II. Whitlock & Sons.
and II you do not IND the MILLER" the
Nobbiest. then you are no judge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Stop that. sop natl.
terrible cough with DR.. David's Cough
Syrup OF Pine Tar. Horehound. and VIVA
Cherry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Mr.. Joseph Hester. from Louisa, Is
In the city enjoying the Moody meetings.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Miller is the swell young mans Hat
ter Of New York city; II. Whitlock &
Sons are the swell Hatters Of Richmond
and keep complete stock Of Miller's.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
Boys washable Suits.

Another lot of those Boys Two-Piece
Duck Sults-made short pants and blouse.
with sailor collar. and cord and whistle
with each suit.
The success we have had In handling
these washable suits. in sizes from 10
wears, has encouraged US In putting IN
a new supply for the season OF the popu-
lar styles and colors; the prices range
from $3.50 to $40.
Also, Boys Refers. In navy clotn
trimmed with black braid; sizes 10
years: prices, $50. $50. and ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

A very large assortment OF Null, SILK.
and =. X. Hats and Bonnets. In all the
very newest styles-close-ftting fat caps
and full-front bonnets with capes
You will find better values here In caps
by far than ever shown before.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

why IS II that some men wear unbe-
coming Hats2 Because they do not get
them from headquarters. We claim the
tide. II. WHiTLOCK & SONS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08
The Very Best Thing

to do with a Cold, or a Bad Cough. is
10 get rid OF IL as soon as possible, and
you have a safe remedy for the purpose
IN DR.. ID. Jaynes Expectorant, for over
half a century a popular Lung Medicine.
There are times when we desire a change
OF scene, times when we desire
change OF life, and time when We must
change underclothng. II. Whitlock &
Sons have a stock OF Gents Furnishings
that are hard to beat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

A. Las a : ure
or Sick Headache IS found that is pleas
ant. harmless. and efficient. We refer TO
DR.. Davids Pills that thousands o. our
people have successfully used. Price, %
cents n box; five boxes FOR 81.
OWENS &c MINOR DRUG CO.
Richmond. Va
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

ID mt Monk = Wffhn "nsnf'" ielephone.
We have secured the agency for the
finest aattciy telephone manulactufta
call ana see IT. in Operaiion at room NO.
16. Chamber Of Commerce bli.difg.
OLD DOMINION ELECTElcAL con
sTRI-CTION CO.. Contractors and dealers
in all electrical supplies. Electric light
wiring speedily
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

All the druggists. cigar stores, grocers,
and restaurants have the wedding Bou-
duet" Cigar. Take no other. or you will
be deprived the comfort and pleasure
which should and can be yours.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

SECOND PART.

Social quartette-Misses Fannie Mont
gomery, Blanche Montgomery. Messrs.
judy Talaferro. and Harry Jeter.
Recitation-Miss Hannah Nelson.
Banjo solo-Miss Clara Tompkins.
Vocal duct-Misses Fannie and Blanche
Montgomery.
Humorous Characteristic. Harry Kemp
Recitation-Ar Roscoe Nelson.
Irish selection-Messrs. Albert Boschen,
Willie Cheatham, and Herman Boschen.
DialOsue-Aliss Hannah Nelson and Mr.
Roscoe Nelson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Take your time. trade not in a hurry
give II. Whiuock a Sons look before
ordering your Spring Suits They can
certainly please you in stock and MT
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

An Excellent Programme Arranged for
To Morrow Night,

Tomorrow night at the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall there will be
an entertainment under the auspices OF
the Ladies' Auxiliary Corps OF Pickett
Camp FOR the purpose Of raising funds to
aid in the construction of cottage at
the Soldiers Home.
There has been an excellent programme
prepared for the occasion, and the tickets
are being sold very rapidly. Here is the
programme:
FIRST PART.
few moments with Judge d. c.
Richardson.
Music by the Eureka Banda. J.
Clarke. director: Willie Chidress, Willie
Martin, Alon Clarke, Ike Overly, Richard
FERGUSON.
Vocal Duct-Misses Marcie Chapel. Clara
Tompkins.
Rec!tation--Miss Nellie Richardson.
Imperial observation-disclosures. Henry
Jeter, IL. r. Francisco, Richard Wool
ridge. Clint Burton.
Banjo solO--Air. Malcolm Shackleford.
Muse and dancing (pupiis Of Miss Web
ster and Mrs. Flanigan)-Misses Pearl
Bosher, Louise Mallory. Lillian Meanly.
Bessie May Dickinson. Blanche Meanly.
Edevina Newman. Masters Freddie Even
son and Edwin Evenson pupils Of Pro-
fessor STEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

frufrnr.. rr. ,.. .rd braces
All styles and price at
OWENS q MINI 2 DRTG CO.'S.
Richmond. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

II you will come in Monday we can
show you a full line Of English and
Scotch Suitings and will make you
suit by Saturday.
H. WHITLOCK & SONS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Use Moodys superior Ammonia for
household use
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

Wives and maidens fair tell TO husband
brother. and beauX Wedding Bouquet" is
the cigar. A fragrance rare it lends the
breath and air
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

II you have never worn a MILLER" Hat
try one this season, and you will always
wear them,
II. WHITLOCK & SONS. Sole Ag'ts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

The finest favored ard most popula,
ten-cent cigar is Wedding Bouquet
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-08

In the last act the King attempts to
make peace with Lady Annabel, but
though she dances a very pretty duet with
him. she scorns him. So does Sancha,
who first says he intends to marry his
majesty's fiances. then threatens to kill
him, next sings a funny song with him,
and finally orders him on the stage. I'm
mediately Marian returns. She has .