Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-12-15
SECRETARY W ANTED.
HE DISAPPEARS WITH FUNDS OF
HIS EMPLOYER.
Count de Adhamar's Fenrs-A Not"-
bic Social Event In Frcderfcks-
burg-Beautiful Decorations-Anni-
yersary Sermon.
versary sermon.

FREDERICKSBURG, December H.
(speciaL)-Mr Ravnault Decrease, seere-
tary OF Count De Adhamar, who lives at
Moss Neck, in Caroline county, disap-
peared one day this week with money
entrusted to him to settle some ODilsa-
tions of his employer in this city. lie
was given checks on an out-of-town BANK
and went to the National Bank here
and had them cashed. He then wrote
the Count that the bank had sent the
checks on for collection, and he would
wait for their return. As he failed to ap-
pear at Moss Neck within a reasonable
time, the Count came TO this city, and
discovered that Decrease had drawn the
the amount, which is some 500. Decrease
had been at the same time entrusted
with a letter to be registered TO the
Counts bankers, in France, containing
a receipt for some 5000 francs He regis
tered the letter, but his conduct in re-
spect OF the cash would indicate, it is
feared. that he had the receipt, and
Intended to get to France with the money
he had. and there collect the 5000 francs.
Count De Adhamar at once notified the
New York police and all European-bound
boats will be watched. He also cabied
the French bank not to honor the receipts.
Decrease is said to have been man
OF good antecedents In his own country.
and had made himself quite popular here
by his affable manners and gentlemanly
conduct.
NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT.
On OF the most notable society events
Of this city was a reception given by
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il. Tyler last night at
their beautiful home to a number of
friends. About 200 invitations were issued.
The decorations were the finest ever seen
in this city. The grounds were beautifully
Illuminated by electricity. The decora-
tons Of the recepuon-room were Ameri-
can Beauty roses. Gala lilies, palms,
and ferns Among these were innumer-
able fancy cOlored electric lights, the
wires Of which were entwined by smilax
and running cedar. Upon the centre
table was a pyramid OF American-Beauty
roses aglow with twinkling electric lights
Mrs. Tyler was assisted In receiving by
Mrs. W. c. Storms, Mrs. Charles Herndon,
Misses Mary Fitzhugh, May and Louie
Braxton, Jennie Phillips. Loula Young
Sallie l.. Tapscott Bella Smith, j. Stanley
Bradley. Carrie S. Ficklen, Lizzie and
Nellie Carmichael, jamie Wallace. Lizzie
Bernard, and Mrs. Mamie Phillips Smith
At the conclusion Of the general reception,
the floors were prepared for dancing
which was participated in by the re
ceiving party and their escorts, who were
Messrs. Oscar Ruder. of Baltimore; w.
c. Stearns. Charles Herndon, II. II. John
son, Frank Smith, f. w. Smith, H. l..
and j. 5. Wallace, George w. Shepherd.
| Jr.. Edgar Young, William Bernard.
/ James II. Britain. and j. b. Ficklen.
| After the dancing supper was served. The
/ supper was furnished by d Richmond
/ caterer.
ANNIVERSARY SERMON.
DR.. Y. S. Dunnaway will preach his
twenty-ninth anniversary sermon in the
Baptist church here tomorrow. An I'M
usually large attendance is expected, as
the Doctor is greatly beloved by host.
Of pc pie here and in the adjoining
| counties.
Miss Fay McNaughton. Of Philadelphia
Is the guest Of Councilman w. 5. Embrel
and family.
Mss Mamie Willis, daughter Of Coun
Gilman NJ. G. Willis. is attending th'
| Atlanta exposition.
The little s1n Of Mr.. NJ Mcdonnell, al
account Of whose scalding has been men
toned in the Dispatch. died this mornln.
from his injuries