The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-25
ANOTHER ASSIGNMENT.
THE CHRISTMAS SE-tSON IN THE
CITY or F'KEDERfCkSBCKG.
Farmer CAPTURES n Bright Red Rabbit.
Remarkable Mesmeric ana
Hypnotic 4 ambitions.

FREDERICKSBURG VA. Dec "A
Special. Winder. dealer in general
merchandise. made an assignment to-day
with Hon. w. a. Little, Jr., as trustee.
Liabilities about 5000 assets unknown.
News was received here to-day or the
death I'm Houston, Texas, OF Mrs. VI. Fan
ny Scott. relict OF the late John +. Scott;
formerly Of this icity. She had reached
her eightieth year.
When the exercises closed for the
Christmas holidays at the Collegiate In
stitute, the students through Mr. IL. {.
Reale, Jr., presented 10 the president
Rev. DR.. r. r.. Sampson handsome re-
clining and revolving chair. Or. Sampson
accepted the token in happy speech.
Mr.. Luther Gray and Miss Mary +.
Snellinss. both Of Stafford county, were
married by Dew. a. T. Lynn, OF the Zap
list church.
Mrs. RenIah Smith entertained the Nom
pareil Literary Society at Scotia IN
charming style few evenings ago. The
subject was Fredericksburg. and there
were many pleasant "reminiscences OF our
historic city Mrs. Smith read an original
poem which teemed with lofty senu-
ments, and was warmly applauded.
Mrs. w. Seymore White rendered several
beautiful vocal selections. The rooms
were handsomely decorated and dainty re-
freshments were served.
Messrs Hancock q Stearn, contractors
are erecting on Washington avenue, near
the Mary Washington Monument hann-
some modern residence for Mr.. w. A
Bel.
A farm er in this county caught and
brought 10 this city this week, rabbit
Of a bright red color. 1t attracted con-
siderable attention.
WEDDING BELLS.
Mr.. George Holman and Miss Emma
Virginia Carper, both OF this city, were
united in marriage at the Methodist par
sonage by Sev S. g. Ferguson.
Miss May Levy, formerly of this city,
was married a few days ago in W ashins-
ton TO Mr.. Arthur Lewis.
Mrs. +. j. Smith entertained her friends
with a delightful afternoon tea In honor
of her mother, Mrs. Mason. OF King
George who is visiting her. There were
about two hundred callers.
Rev. +. II. Rowe, president of the ives
lcyan Female College. OF Macon Ga Is
here visiting rel itives ard viii spend the
Christmas at Bowling Green, his ioI mer
home.
Mrs. Beulah Smith Miss Evelyn Flem-
ing. Miss Susie Dixon and Miss Margaret
Jones. all Of he Collegiate institute, ac-
conpanied Miss Gertrude McNurran to
her home in Portsmouth, where the entire
party will spend the Christmasti1e win
Miss McMurrans parents.
Mr.. C. Il Durra.t, of this county, gave
three successful mesmeric and hypnotic
exhibitions at the Opera House here 10
large audiences Some Of his perform
ances so surprised the natives that some
% them think he is gifted with some d.
vine power
DIR. RUNAWAY LECTURE.
Rev. DR.. r. S. Dunnaway, Of this city.
will deliver his celebrated lecture on No-
man" at Berea church December 10Th.
The weather here was never known 10
be so mild at this season.
Fires and winter wraps are uncomforta-
bic. and a warm spring-like temperature
prevails The holiday spirit. however
has taken possession Of our people trade
has been brisk ana a generally good Time
Christmas is looked forward 10.
Mr.. Pelham Finney son Of the late Dr.
Finney. and Miss Allie Kirv Poole, or
Spottsylvania county, viii be married jan
uary 1st.
Rev. w. NJ. Clark. rector Of ST. Georges
Episcopal church, has another call under
consideration.
This one is from 81. Paurs church in
Petersburg. Mr. Clark has declined seve-
raj other calls recently, some or them
very prominent churches. but II IS thought
that he will not give up his charge here
where such pleasant relations exist be-
tween rector and people. Mr.. Clark Is
extremely popular with our citizens gen.
orally