The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-30
FOR A PUBLIC PARK.
PEOPLE or MANCHESTER WANT
PLACE FOR RECREATION.
A Masonic Baxsar-Mr. Puliiam's Zine
Lecture-Desth of Young "iti'
Personals and Briefs.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RIcHMoSn TINES.
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Tho citizens Of Manchester Tor some
lime past hayc been discussing tno 'uV
1ect OF having public PARK. ~ 'hinohu
has MANY beautiful places that her peo-
80 roay 60 IN for recreation. and II seems
now 10 the people Of this city that Man
chester IS largo enough 10 afford pup
lie resort of that character, and that IL
would be money well spent 10 nix up ana
beauty one OF the many desirable loca-
lions for that purpose.
One Of the places for the location or
this needed improvement that mas peel
suggested is tho piece Of ground fronting
on Hun street between Fifteenth ana
next TO Cowardin avenue, and running
back 10 cambridge streets.
This s. Of the prettiest pieces or
land I'm the city, and IL Is claimed by
number who favor this location that
ground could be secured In the neighbor-
hood that could make a portion OF The
park fall on Porter street. No doubt IN
short while the matter OF establishing a
park IN Manchester VIII DO brought 10
the attention OF the Council
MASONIC BAZAAR.
Preparations are being made by Man
chester Lodge. No. a.. Masons, 20 give
bazaar shortly after Easter for the benefit
Of the lodge. Those who are working on
IL propose 20 have ono Of the most at
tractive entertainments ever given in
Manchester and with that end in view
a number OF the most attractive young
ladies of the city have been asked 10
take part In the event Committees have
been appointed by the Lodge. and they
are busily al work arranging a pro-
grammc.
A small gathering Of young people
went TO the residence of Mrs. Molle Tur-
pin, on Porter street. Tuesday night 10
spend a pleasant time dancing. the hos
tess being entirely unaware OF their in
ientions TO pay her a call. Everything
within the hosptable doors was found to
lie in order. and as well suited TO the oc-
casion as II the surprised hostess had
been notified a week before BY o'clock
the centre-tables and chairs had been
moved from the parlor. While one Of the
number played a waltz on the piano the
others started the old ar graceful dance.
The dancers were. Miss Bottie Pulliam,
Of Prince George. Miss Ellen Broadnax,
Minnie Wesiger. Bessie Reid. Matte Gil
Jock. Elise Taylor and Gay Goosby The
gentlemen We're Messrs. Duncan Pulliam.
Sam Patteson, Willis Pulliam. George =.
Cox. Sam Moore. Harry l.. Pate. Thomas
Turpn. Gus Goolsby. and Hartwell.
Those present when the party arrived
were Mrs Molle Turpin Mr.. and Mrs.
William G.. Hartwell, and Misses Turpin.
DEATH OF A YOUNG GIRL.
Little Lillian May Carr. the oldest child
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Carr, died last
night at $3.50 o'clock at her parents resi-
dence No 1880 Railroad street. She was
in her tenth year. and had been i'll about
month. Her death is one of the sad
dest that has occurred in that noighbor-
hood for a long time and it has cast a
who held her I'm the highest esteem. The
funeral Will take place this afternoon at
o'clock at West-End Methodist church.
MR.. PULLIAMS LECTURE.
Mr. David l.. Pulliam delivered tho
fourth Of a series Of lectures on "The
English Church" to a large audience at
Meade Memorial church last night. His
especial subject last night was THE Ef-
feet of the Anglo-SaxOn Conquest on the
British Church."
The lecture was the most interesting
that has yet been delivered. The speaker
showed from history that the ancient
church OF Britain. which was founded
before the Anglo-Sa invasion, outlived
the conquest of the country by the Teu-
tons, remained intact, and maintained It's
distinctive doctrines and ecclesiastical for
nations through all the storms and vi
cissitudes OF that eyentful epoch.
A birthday party will be given tonight
by MIR. W. r. Taylor to his son, Charlie
Taylor. The W. G. +. Club, of which ne
is member will turn out in force, and
grand time is anticipated.
PERSONAL MENTION.
There will be q meeting OF the Finance
Committee this evening at o'clock in
tho Council chamber.
The revival services at Fifth-Street Me-
thodist are meeting with much success.
and large crowds gather there nightly
To hear Rev. Mr.. Babcock preach
Mr.. Charles W. Hancock is visiting his
brother, Mr.. Spencer ID. Hancock, in this
city.
The Richmond Blues Battalion Band.
in connection with Les Tablaux Vi
wants" Crescent Company, Will give an
entertainment at Leader Hall on Fri
day evening. February the eth. for the
benefit OF Meade Memorial church
Bishop Randolph will be at Meade Me-
mortal church on the 10Th Of February
Officers were installed in Manchester
Lodge No. lel7, Royal Arcanum. Tuesday
night.
SOCIETY EVENTS.
The social event OF Che season was a
birthday party given Tuesday night at the
residence Of Mr.. J. c. Robertson, Eelevnth
and Decatur streets. I'm honor of his
daughter. Miss Jennie Among those
present We're Mr.. and Mrs Howell Mrs.
Gentry. OF Richmond; Misses Eva Jeter.
ida Gallon Matte Quarcs, Lottie
evans. Leila O'Brien Annie Shotwen
Lula Baird. Annie Donnald. Jennie
Robertson. sirs, CHARTS Gentry The
gentlement were. Charles Gentry,
Thomas Gentry. Sam Sheppard. Clarence
Freeman. Elisha Carter. John Yartroueh, !
Louis Bishop, Mark Loid Melvin Pitt.
and John Robertson.