The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-16
COMPLETES ONE YEAR.
La UREL LITERARY AND ATHLETIC
CLUB ENTEETAINS ITS FRIENDS.
An Elegant Reception Held In the New
Club Bouse-Many Promire ot People
Were Pressnf-Other News.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES,
No. 1921 HULL STREET. BgAIIIE BLOCK.

The Laurel Literary and Athletic Club
celebrated their first anniversary last
niaht in their new clubhouse, which was
formerly the residence Of ex-Mayor Tay-
Ter. a: the corner Of Tenth and Porter
streets.
The club was organized a year ago at
the residence of Mr.. J. NJ. Graves. and at
first IL secured room on Hull street
Last August the club moved into Its
present quarters, which have been fitted
up with perfect club appointments. Last
night the building was brilliantly lighted
and beautifully decorated.
When the guests had assembled they
were welcomed In a few well chosen re-
marks by Mr.. f. Merchant, president OF
the. club. The Paragon Mandolin Quar-
tette and Guitar Club rendered some
beautiful Music.
About 1890 o'clock a sumptuous supper
was served which was heartily enjoyed.
Mayor Maurice responded 10 the toast OF
THE Club" Judge Clopton to the toast
of "Our Lady Friends" and Mr. Ben
owens to The Press" The evening So
cially was q perfect success. and the club
is to be congratulated. The following
were some Of those present:
Ladies-Mrs. Judge J. II. Ingram, Mrs.
John O'Brien. Mrs. Pitt, Mrs. Van Hou-
ten, Mrs. Clopton, airs. j. L. Walker,
Mrs. J. NJ. Graves, Misses Eua Holt.
Aleese Taylor. Lizzie Rogers, Jennie Pc
louze. Blanche Fuqua. Coley Lowell,
Maude Clayton. Florence Evans. Minnie
Wesiger, Cora Drawbaugh of Pennsyl-
vania. Lizzie Graves. Bessie Read. Mol
lie Gregory, Fannie Shotwell. and Alma
owens
Gentlemen-Judge j. II. Ingram. John
O'Brien. Benjamin Il. owen. Judge VII
liam T. Clopton. Mayor II. A. Maurice w.
r. Pitt, Rev. &. n. Van Houten. Rev. J.
J. Clopton, J. l.. Hill, j. Walker. }. NJ.
Graves, +. Merchant, f. Hobson. G.. X.
Craig. James l.. Rogers. r. W. O'Bricn,
G. r. McRae. Coalter Lamb, W. B.
Freeman. ". y. Brands, 4. P;lsen. r. \.
Walden. +. n. DuNal Benjamin Merchant.
r. G. Petzold. y. Smith. a. Williamson.
W. II. owens, H. ). Bradley, and Stewart
Blanton.
Yesterday Frank Gllroy, an account OF
whose being found In half frozen condi
ton on the farm of Mr. Bradley. not far
from Manchester and who has since been
under the care of DR. Whitfield, was,
through the efforts Of several gentlemen
of Richmond and Manchester, taken to
the Hospital Of the Medical Coll &c Of
Virginia, in Richmond Young Gilroy's
case is one which has excited the deeps s.
sympathy Of citizens on both sides Ct
the river. Late last evening his condition
was pronounced to be extremely serious
by DR.. Sherwood Tdbb. who, in con-
junction with DR.. George Ben Johnston.
has charge of the hospital. Or. Tabb
stated that while he had not yet been
able TO make thorough eXamina ion Of
the case, yet he had sufficiently looked
10 IA hsf1
I'm in his frozen hands ard feet. but he
was not able at this time TO tell what
kind of an operation would be necessary
Mr.. Giroy Is from Baltimore, where he
belongs to a well-known and respectable
family. and oh Thursday night his broth
or Mr.. Stephen GilToy, came down from
that city to see about him.
The management of the Med cal COl-
lege of Virginia, with the most com.
mendable prOmptness and humanity,
agreed 10 take him there and to treat
his case absolutely without comucnsa-
| ton. giving him the SAME care ard at
| tention that they would were he a mil
| Honaire. and he will lack for nothing
| that can possibly save his life.
At late hour last night Gilroy was
| resting easily.
Mayor Maurice disposed of the follow
ing business in his court yesterday:
Emmett Harris (colored). charged with
| interfering with the business Of Mr.. w.
3. Reams and throwing rocks at him,
| was fined s. and costs.
| Charles Baugh, Willie Baugh, Willie
| Harris and Claud Armstead Gall coloreO,
| charged with the same offence, were
| fined 81 each and costs. with the eXcep-
| ton of Willie Baugh, who was dis
| charged
The experience party" given by the
| Ladies' Aid Society Of the Presbyterian
church Thursday night was quite a
! success The experiences" as read by
| the different members were excellent AMI
| highly enjoyed. neat sum was real
| lied
Messrs. Thomas J. Latin and William
| Robinson have left for Clayton, where
they expect to engage in business.
Miss Annie Bolone. Of quincy, Fla,
| who has been visiting Miss Lena Nor
! rissett. on Porter street, has returned
| home. accompanied by Mss Lena.
The Manchester Junior German u
| gave a german last night at the resi-
| dcene of Mrs. Holland, upper Bainbridg
| street.
Messrs. j. f.. McCallister, Thomas Nor
ris and James Bradshaw are the mem
bers from Manchester Of the committee
| OF engineers en- Washington from the
| Southern Railway Company.
The funeral Of Mrs. K. G.. Hatcher
took place yesterday from her late home
I'm Chesterfield county, near Drewry''
| Bluff.
Harry D.. infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs
| W. K. Smith. Jr., died at his rather
residence Wednesday. His funeral tooE
place Thursday from the residence at
| o'clock. and services We're conducted by
| Rev. w. Il. Haight. and the remains
were inferred in Maury cemetery