Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-24
WERE NOT EXPECTED
OTHERWISE THE PARAGON COMBI-
NATION WOULD HAVE BEEN MET.
Rev. Mr.. Lcar's sermon on Temper
nncc-imprcssivc Service nj CIop-
Personal and other Items.

The citizens Of Midlothian deny that
the Paragon Combination. o. Manchester,
was badly treated oy them in regard to
the proposed entertainment which was 10
have been given about ten days ago at
that place. Those having the affair in
charge at Midlothian say that they re-
quosted that the entertainment be post
poned. and that they understood that
the combination had agreed to this. When
the company came up on the day for
which the entertainment had been set
no one was expecting them. and conse-
quently no one was on hand 10 take the
young men i'm charge and entertain them.
SERMON OK TEMPERANCE
1.-THE Dram-Sellers' Decaogue' was the
subject Of Rev. W. ". Lear's sermon
Sunday morning at Central Methodist
church. The discourse was delivered with
much force and e.oquence, and the closest
attention was observed by the large du-
dience present, who afterwards announced
it 90 De one of the best sermons ever de-
liverll in that house OF worship. lie
parity Illustrated his sermon by burning
in small vessel alcohol and brandy
and described its effects upon the human
system as that OF some venOmOus reptile,
Whose poisonous sting goes coursihg
through the body, ana al last leaves u ln
state OF Wretchedness and ruin. Such
were the evil effects Of drinking whisky.
He urged every one present, and espe-
c.ally The young men. 20 turn their backs
upon &c. .mpress.ng them with the number
OF homes now ia ruin and desolatlon
brought about by commencing with so
clal drink. which, in time, produces drunk
ards and criminals.
Rev. Mr.. j. Il. Clayton preached two
fine sermons on sunday at Clopton-Street
Baptist church. At the morning service
the entire Christian element OF the con-
gregauon went forward and grasped the
hands of the minister and each other,
manifesting their intention to live closer
20 God During this affecting scene the
beautiful hymn. Christ Liveth in Me"
was sung by the choir. At the night
service Mr.. Clayton's text was taken
from l. Thessalonans, V. ~: "Quench
not the Spirit" Mr. Clayton was eX-
ceedingly plain. and made himself clear
~ understood on his subject. Young
men and women. fathers and mothers
consecrated themselves to the Lord. and
made public confession Of faith. The
meeting was Of such a high spiritual
one that 10 lasted until II o'clock, though
the congregation were allowed 10 leave
when they felt so disposed.
Mr. Clayton will hold a sunrise service
on Chrstmas-Day.
PAVING COMMENCED.
Paving was commenced yesterday
morning on Perry street between Sixth
and Seventh. For several days past
workmen have been preparing FOR the
paving of this street with granite Spalls,
and the work viii be pushed forward un-
III completion This street has been in
a terrible condition for the past fifteen
years. and as a good deal Of travelling
is done over this thoroughfare its i'm
proven mt viii De hailed with delight by
the businessmen Of Manchester.
one of the most delightful entertain
ments that viii be given during the
Christmas holidays VIII be the one
given under the auspices Of the Pastors
Aid Society Of COwardin-Avenue Chris
tian church, on next Thursday night
The church VIII Doe handsomely decorated
for the occasion. ard the programme
will consist Of Rotations. tableauX. dia-
losues. Christmas carols, and real
live snow-storm."
STOLE THE TRAP. TOO.
Mr.. r. IT. Cosby. residing in Swans
boro'. feared that his hen-house would be
robbed. and recently he paced a trap to
catch any intruders that came with that
intention. He loaded gun and placed
IL near the hen-hOuse; then he tied a
string 20 the trigger. and attached II 10
the door Of the mousse so that II any one
ATTEMPTED 10 open the hen-house door
the party would either receive the load
or be scared on Last Friday night
thief put in his appearance He took
much pains In executing his job, and UNI
al %
the gun also He will undoubtedly take
a Christmas hunt in Chesterfield during
the holidays.
Mr. r. c. Broaddus has recovered the
phaeton which was stolen from Mr.. Gills
biacksmith-sh0p several days ago. a gem
tleman I'm Richmond bought the vehicle
at a small price and had paid an install
ment on II. He read Of the theft, and
brought the vehicle over 10 Mr.. Broaddus,
who Identified IL. The whereabouts Of
the negro thief are unknown.
The annual children's Christmas enter
tainment will be given at Meade-Memo-
raj church next Friday night at 1880
o'clock. The old folks are inv.ed TO
come and see that the young ones have
GOOD time. Services by the rector, Rev.
BENJAMIN Dennis. Christmas morning al
10 O'Clock
Mr.. Charles Redford and Miss Carrie
Winfrce were married last night al the
parsonage Of West-End Methodist church.
The infant child of Mr. A G.. Belcher.
AGED 10 months. died M the residence Of
its parents. Eighteenth and Decatur
streets. Sunday at ? o'clock. The funeral
took place yesterday afternoon al 3 o'clock
from West-End Methodist church.
Personal NOTES.
Mr Charles W Lee. Of Salisbury, y. c..
is visiting In the city.
Misses Lucille and Clara O'Brien have
left for Georgia. where they VIII spend the
holidays visiting friends While away
they will visit the exposition.
Hr. Thomas A. Reddin, Of the National
Casket Company. Baltimore, was in Man
chester yesterday
Alcssrs. Claiborne Redford and Charles
Atkinson returned this morning from At
lania.
The condition Of Mr. y. p. Ellington
was slightly improved yesterday morn
ing.
Miss Matte Risqus Gullock. of Lex
ington. VIII visit the Misses Holland. in
this city. during the holidays.
The Hustines Court has adjourned for
the term.
Miss Ella Thravcs. Of Amelia county,
has returned home. after visit TO Miss
Alma owens.
sir Jerome NJ. Fuller left yesterday
for North Carolina, where he VIII
spend the Christmas with his parents.
Rev. DR. W l.. Wright. Of Leigh
Street Baptist church, addressed the
meeting of the Missionary Society at
CIonton-Stroet Baptist church Sunday af-
tcrnoOn.
4 number of young Manchesterians
who have been attending institutions OF
learning away have returned home to
enjoy Christmas
Anderson Green and RILEY Fleming
Doth colored) were fined $3.50 each yes
terdav morning IN the Mayors Court on