Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-27
HAD A QUIET XMAS.
THE CELEBRATION ~ MtNCHEs-
TER MARKED ny GOOD ORDER.
Church Services Largely Attended
Three Deaths ON craftsmanship
Personal aud Other Items from the
south Side.


and but for the small boy and his hre-
crackers one would almost have thought
the day was sunday. as there were
morning services al many OF the
churches. which were all largely attend
ed.
The CONGREGATIONS OF Fifih-Sreet and
Central Methodist churches united at the
former church. where they were address
ed by Rev. J. T. Mastin, OF Trinity
church. Richmond.
At Meade Memorial Episcopal church
the rector. Rev. Benjamin Dennis, con-
Quoted services at 10 O'Clock, and special
Christmas music was rendered. The
church was beautifully decorated for the
happy season.
The congregation OF As0ury churcn
united with that of West-End Methodist
church at II o'clock. the sermon being
preached by Rev. J. w. Stifi. The music
Tor the occasion was appropriate and
OF a high order OF excellence
The following programme was rendered:
Opening voluntary, Christmas Chimes
choir: hymn JOY to the World, cholr'
prayer by the pastor; lesson 10y the
pastor: hymn. "Hark the Herald An
gels" choir: oreriory. Angel Choir
choir: ITO Is a Child Of Hope is Born.
The regular prayer-meeting services
were held at Cowardin-Avenue church
AT nicht. when donations were received
Tor the spOor.
The sunrise services at Clopton-street
were very largely attended.
THREE DEATHS CHRISTMAS
Miss Laura Archer, oldest child Of the
late J. w McCann died early Wednes-
day morning at the residence OF her
uncle Mr.. C. W. Mccain, where she
went 10 make a visit and was taken
sick. she was in her 18th year, and was
most lovable young lady. She was
member OF StOckton-Street Baptist
church. and was one of the pastors
most truthworty young members, always
efficient i'm the discharge of her duties.
After her death the deceased was taken
to the home OF her mother, on Lee street.
Her funeral took place yesterday after
noon from StocktOn-Street church al :
O'Clock, the interment being made in
Maury Cemetery.
Sir. John I. Mccain. who resides about
four miles from the city. on Hull street
extension, lost his little child. Freddie
clyde. by death Wednesday about
Il O'Clock The little boy, who
was 8 years old. had been
2 great sufferer for several months His
funeral will take place this morning
at 1880 o'clock at the grave in Mauiy
Cemetery. The services Will be conducted
by Rev. W. =. Hurt
Mr.. Ernest Chalkley. son Of Mrs. Emma
V. and the late Charles Chslkley, died at
the residence OF his mother, in Fulton,
Wednesday morning at 10:l5 o'clock. alter
4 lingering Illness. Of consumption. rms
young man was for number OF years
a resident OF this city. but for the past
eighteen months had been living in Fui-
ton, where he was employed at the KEN
mond Cedar-Works He was a young
man with a promising future before nm
..ld who was liked ty all with whom
ne came in contact. For number OF
years he was employed in the store or
Mrs. ID. +. Lipscomb. where ne 0iscnsis-
I'd his duties efficiently. When the Man
chester Grays was organized he was
one of its members. but severed ms
connection with them upon removing TO
Richmond. The funeral took place at Fui-
ton Baptist church Yesterday afternoon
al 2.3O o'clock. and the remains were in
,erred in Maury Cemetery.
THE FIRE TUESDAY.
Had the alarm of fire been sent in TO
he Manchester Fire Department with
more haste Tuesday night, the destruc-
lion Of the two dwellings in Newtown
might not have occurred. A. it was the
bremen did quick work when they ar.
lived upon the scene. and prevented the
DANES from spreading to the MANI
other frame houses in the little settle
ment. The fire was caused by the eNplo-
sion OF a lamp. which was upset by a
Eat jumping upon table.
Mr. L. J. Mitchells house, IN swans
tasls = cost
about II o'clock. and al first it was
thought that the flames would spread to
other houses in the neighborhood but
the firemen succeeded i'm eXtinguishing
them before much damage was done.
REAL LIVE SNOW-STORM.
The entertainment at Cowardin- Avenue
church last night was very enjoyable
affair. and the Pastors Nd Society, I'M
der whose auspices it was given, deserve
much credit for its success. The church
was very prettily decorated with holly
and evercreens Though the weather
outside resembled spring there was a
real live snow-storm' inside, which
made the audience feel Ike putting on
their storm-coats so natural IT was.
The following marriage licenses were
issued Christmas Eve: Amos Delaney
and Nancy Yates: Walter Timberlake
and Annie Mayes; Arthur Booth and
Julia -- on the I'D they were
issued 10 Thomas Davis and Frances
Goode: Richard Walter Bowen and Nirgie
Redford. and Charles William Redford
and Cora Winfree.
Mr.. George d. Avis and Miss Lillian
Temple. both OF Manchester. were united
in marriage at Pelham y. C., on Mon
dav. They returned Tuesday night, anC
were given reception at their future
raj
ents OF many handsome presents.
Walter Brown. Frank Gibson. and Ro-
bert HAYDEN all cOlored) were arrested
Yesterday afternoon. charged with a.
saulting W. II. Anderson (cOlored). The
difficulty occurred at the railroad cross
ing. The accused gave bail for their APP
pearance in the Police Court to-day.
Personal NOTES
Mr. Allan Carter is visiting relatives IL
Danville
Christmas-Day passed OFF quietly il
SwansbOrO
Mr. Walter Timberiake and Miss Alice
MAYS were married Christmas night a
The residence OF the bride. on Everett
street between Tenth and Eleventh.
Little Curtis. son Of Mr.. II. II. Du Val
continues extremely III.
Mr.. Joseph Wyatt is quite sick at thu
residence Of his daughter in this city.
The Sunday school celebration OF
Meade Memorial church viii be held To-
night.
A horse attached 20 a buggy becem'
frightened Tuesday evening from ire
crackers and ran away near Twelfth ane
Hun streets The driver was thrown Ou'
and the vehicle considerably damaged
A gay party of young men from GU
city spent Chrlstmas-Day foX-hunting II
Chesterfield
Mr.. Philip Merchant left Tuesday night
10 visit Manassas
DR. Frank Hancock OF this city. Is
visiting his sister. Mrs. Frank Cauthorn
OF Baltimore, Md