Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
ON THE OTHER SIDE.
BUDGET or MANCHESTER NEWS
CLEANED FOR oUR READERS.
Looking into the Matter Of Sew
ers-Deaths and Funcrais-Charity
Entertainnent Last Night-Per-
sensl and other Items.


Hall last night for the benefit Of the poor
of Manchester. proved to be success
from both financial and an artistic
standpoint. The performance commenced
with an intricate baton exercise by Mr.
Harry cardoza, which was highly APP
pIauded. He was followed by Messrs.
Howard Holland and Wallace Bruce
Iaughton. who made big hit In their
knock about speciality. Masters Merritt
and Farnley rendered several vocal Sc
Iections, which called forth great applause
Messrs. j.. Bruce Chesterman, Jr, ana
Robert Morrissette gave very clever ex-
hibitlon OF tumbling.
"Tbe Mysterious Visitor" the sketch
given by Messrs. Horace +. Smith and
w. Mac. Jones was one of the FEATURES
of the entertainment. Messrs. Hunter ana
Harry Carbon delighted the lovers or
the manly art by four-round set-to
and scientific catch-as-catch-cah
wrestling match. Mr.. Wallace Bruce
Laughton gave highly creditapie eh,
hibition of Indian-club swinging ana
Juggling. and Mr.. j. T. Temple performed
some marvellous feats upon his bicycle.
The Imperial Quartette rendered several
selections, and had to respond to half
dozen encores.
"The I,orenzos" closed the entertainment
with their laughable act, silent Fun,
which convulsed the audience with laugh
ter. Mr.. Aubrey Kelly accompanied the
singers while the Richmond and Dan
VILE Band furnished music for the spe-
cIalty acts.
PREPARING FOR SEWERS.
The bad weather of yesterday and the
day before has interfered with Engineer
Mitchell In his work OF assisting the
Sewer Committee in ascertaining the cost
OF constructing sewers In Manchester
BESIDES being a great benefit to the peo-
ple of the city the establishment Of a
sewer system will largely increase the
city's revenue. When the matter was
considered In tho Council some time ago
Mr.. Shotwell stated that he thought the
Warning system could be put In opera
ton for about $4,000. This system does
not provide for the taking of OF storm
water.
The funeral OF Mrs Mary Coleman.
whose death occurred In Richmond
Wednesday, took place from Providence
church, In Chesterfield, Friday afternoon.
The services were conducted by Rev. j.
A. jackson, pastor Of the church, and the
inteiment was made in the church-yard
burying- ground.
The funeral of the infant child Of Mr..
and Mrs. T. w. Adkins took place from
her parents residence, No. 922 Bainbridge
street yesterday evening at 2:3o O'clock
Rev. L. r. Thornhilr officiating. The In
terment took place in Maury Cemetery.
ATHLETIC CLUBS ANNIVERSARY.
The exercises incident to the anniver-
sary celebration OF the Laurel Literary
and Athletic Club will be held In the
clubhouse. The banquet will be given IN
the lecture-room OF the Presbyterian
church under the direction Of the ladies'
OF the church.
The little son Of Mr.. ]. II. Bolton, or
| Swansboro. fell from a bench Friday
afternoon and cut his lip quite badly
DR. William F.. Mathews dressed the
wound.
The snow OF yesterday left the streets
in horrible condition. Street-car travel
was not interfered with, and an excel
lent service was given all day.
The services at Leader Hall this after
noon will be conducted by Rev. Med.
Rucker. Mr.. Reginald Walker will have
charge Of the singing, and Mr.. Oscar l..
Howard will sing a solo.
The Hastings Court was engaged yester-
day in the consideration OF chancery mat
tiers. There was nothing on docket in the
Police Court.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Rev. L. r. Thornhill will fill his pulpit
to-day, both morning and night
Mr.. Charles Friend is detained at home
on account Of sickness.
Mr.. II. l.. Duval, OF Charlotte, n. c..
formerly of this city, Is visiting friends
here.
Mr.. John Roberts, OF Swansboro', Is
confined TO his home by sickness.
Mr.. w. l.. Williams. who has been a
resident OF this city for the past three
years. has returned to his old home, at
Blackstone, to reside
Mr. T. Il. Parke will conduct the meet
ing OF the Baptist Young Peoples Union
at Clopton-Street church his evening at
Gas O'clock.
The Board OF Directors OF the Man.
chester Methodist Sunday-School Union
will meet at Central church Tuesday
night at 7:30 O'Clock.
Mr. Joseph Avis left yesterday for
Chicago where he expects TO engage in
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