The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-14
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
4 GOODLYNEWS BUDGET GATHER.
ACROSS THE RIVER.
Valentines Day-Death of Mrs. Eliza Hsr.
ris-Annexation nmittee- General
Jottings and Items of Interest.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
No. 1921 HULL STREET. BYATTIE BLOCK.

To-day is Valentine s-Day, and in con-
sequence the city Will be hooded with
Valentines OF all descriptions. sentimental
and comic. \ good many entertain
ments I'm honor of the old Saint are sched-
uled, most of them for the pleasure OF
the children.
Tuesday morning Mrs. Eliza Harris
died suddenly at her home. near Mid
lothian. Chesterfield county, aged sixty
years. She was a well known and
most estimable lady, and was the mother
of Mr.. John T. Harris, of Manchester.
Her funeral will take place from the
residence to-day.
An official notification has been sent
to the City Council OF Richmond by the
clerk of the Council of Manchester. an
nouncing to that body the action OF the
Manchester Council at its last meeting,
in appointing committee TO confer Win
"a similar committee from the Richmond
Council in regard 20 the annexation
scheme. The Council appointed four
members, with power to appoint four
more, thus making eight. Mir. Sims
yesterday appointed Mr. Luther Nun
nally. prominent grocer OF Manchester
~ ~ ~ DiA Ailt fbluilAAttft Ht AiHi'
for a meeting Of these committees has
not yet been agreed upon, but it is thought
that II will take place shortly.
The street-car company on Monday last
made an arrangement whereby the mo-
tormen and conductors on the Hull
street line will have forty minutes given
them twice a day Cor their meals. An
extra crew Will be put on during that
time. This IS a most humane and
praisewor,hy act of the company. and
will be most highly appreciated by its
employees.
Moore Griffin and Alice Southall. both
colored, were before Mayor Maurice yes
tcrday morning charged with misdemean-
or. The costs Of the trial were assessed
against Griffin. and the woman was ad-
judged 20 give security for twelve months
in the sum OF $50.
Next Monoay the February term Of
the Hustings Court Will begin. and its
work viii he of interest, as there are
several criminal cases on the docket.
The term Of the Chesterfield County
Court closed on Tuesday evening.
ON Tuesday. the 18th instant. Prof.
Jacob Reinhardt will give concert for
the benefit OF Meade Memorial new
church fund Some OF those who viii
take part are: Mrs. Rcirherdt. Mrs.
Knowles ana Professor Shaw. MI.
Ben. Valentine will recltc,
EX-Captain T. Wright Lawford. OF thc
English army is visiting friends in the
city.
Miss Hil1agard Brooks. who has been
visiting her cousin Miss Agnes Walker,
at Holly Springs, has returned TO her
home IN New York.
All Of the works at Belle Isle have
been shut down for several days.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Presby-
terrain church VIII have an experience
party" i'm the lecture-room Of the church
tonight at s o'clock. An attractive
musical programme has been arranged.
Light refreshments free. \ collection
will be taken at the door.
Rev. W. T.. Iaight has returned from
Stanton.
Mr. John Boyle. Of this city. has been
elected a member OF the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty 10 Animals MIR.
Boyle is the Free Bridge Waterman. and
is in a gOoa position TO look after this
matter.