Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-05
CITY OF MANCHESTER
srEcIAE MUSIC TO DE SUNG IN THE
CHURCHES TO-DAY.
Two Pleasant Entertainments at
cheaseeaeid cesrthouse--rsnerai
of Rev. MIR. Jacsson-Personal and
other southside Items.


To-day Is Easter Sunday. and win b
observed as such all over Manchester.
OF course every lady. old or young
will make her appearance this morning
IN 4 new Easter bonnet. and every mar
win wear his new suit OF clothes. Specia
services have been arranged at nearly all
of the churches in the city. The services al
Meade Memorial church will be OF unusua
interest. and special Easter music VIII be
rendered by the choir. The rector, Rev
Berry Dennis, VIII occupy the pulpit.
At $50 p. NJ. the Easter sunday-school
celebration Will be held. to which the
public are Invited The following pro-
xramme viii DC rendered at this service:
Professional Hymn. I'm Hoe Signo
vinces': Hymn. Jesus. Victor over
Death; Lords Prayer and Versidesi
Hymn. ring the Joy Bells"; Collect
and Greed: Hymn. HE Is Risen; Ad-
dress by Mr.. ID. L. Puliam; Hymn, ''rhe
Far-on Bells Are Ringing; Collection;
Hymn, "Oer the Hills at the Break OF
Day; Doxology: Benediction.
An attractive programme has also been
arranged at Ciopton-SLeet Baptist church
for the morning. which is as follows;
Doxology: Prayer; Voluntary. Glory BE
to God'; Hymn. Scripture; Ofertory and
Voluntary. Now for Song Of Lofty
Praise; Hymn; Prayer; Sermon. Closing
Hymn.
The Earnest Workers Of Central Me-
tho6ist church will give an Easter tea
at the residence Of Mrs w. III. owens,
Ills cambridge street. next Tuesday night
from 7:S0 to l0:30. Visitors will be enter
tanned BY good musical talent from Rich
mDnd and Marthester. Ice-eream and
other refreshments Will be sold.
In CHESTERFIELD COUNTY.
magnolia Grange,"s the home Of Mr.
NJ A. Cogbill, IN Chesterfield county,
was the scene OF much youthful spirit
and merriment Friday night, the occa-
SIGN being an Easter-egg hunt, given by
Miss Emma Duval In honor OF her guest,
Miss Lmma Perdue. OF Manchester.
There was neither nook nor corner that
some tiny hand old not disturb in search
of the coveted egg. To add zeal to the
search, two prizes were offered, which
Miss Duval gracefully presented after
the hunt. The first honor, a case OF
fancy papeT-dols. was won by Miss
Emma Perdue she having found the
greater number. which was twenty-five.
Miss eddie Button. finding no eggs. re-
cejved the booby-prize, which was
pretty cup and saucer. After the hunt a
surnotuous repast was served the little
misses over which Miss Duval presided
with sweet innocence and elegance.
Those In the hunt were: Misses Emma
- RnhQ-f-
con and Sarah scott, of Chester; Louisa
and Blanche MCGEE, Addle Brit
ton. virgie Cheatham; Mabel. Mary.
and Edna Cogbill. ara Emma Duval,
OF the Courthouse
Owing TO the indisposition Of little Miss
Agnes Cogbill, she was only allowed 10
witness the hunt from a window.
a delightful donkey party was given
at the residence OF DR.. Cheatham, at
Chesterfield Courthouse. last week. TO
Misses Duval, Gregory. and Mr.. Archer
belong the credit OF getting up the ar
fair. which was a pronounced success.
Refreshments were served first and then
: the donkey was brought in and the task
Of placing the tail was commenced. Ex-
actly hfty-two tails were somewhere on
the donkey when the excitement was
over. and many, indeed. were the curious
spots which were chosen for the poor AMI
mails fy-protector Mr.. Stonewall won
the FIRST prize. and his daughter. Miss
Lucy, succeeded In capturing the BOBBY.
HAD TO BE SHOT.
A beautiful horse belonging TO Rev. J.
H Busby, who resides on Fourth street
between Hull and Decatur, became fright
ened late Friday night, just as II was
being hitched to a wagon, and. running
with terrific speed against the Southern
railway trestle. near Second street, crop
pied itself so badly that 1t had to be
shot. The horse was frantic with fright,
and dashed headlong into the structure
near the Standard oil Company's work,
breaking his left front leg very badly.
Officer Wright. Of the police force. was
called upon to shoot the animal, but II
took the unlucky thirteenth shot 10 prove
fatal. The horse was a beautiful bay,
and very spirited animal
The funeral OF Rev. J. Il. Jackson took
place Friday afternoon, at Providence
Methodist church, In Chesterfield county,
and the services were largely attended
by a number OF sympathizing FRIENDS
OF the deceased. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. w. w. Lear. assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Williams. OF Chesterfield county,
Midlothian Lodge Of Masons, of which
Mr.. jackson was a member. attended the
funeral and administered the burial rites
at the grave. The interment took place
at Providence church.
The prospects now are that a primary
may not be resorted 10 for the nomination
OF the candidates In the spring election,
az at present little opposition TO the In
cumbents has been indicated. The only
candidate that has announced himself
within the past few days is Mr.. T. IL.
Betty. who Is out for the Council.
from the Third Ward So far the Mayor,
City Sergeant and Commonwealth
Attorney. have no opposition. and the
only fight from present indications win
be for the magisterial and coelcilmanic
honors.
BRIEF ITEMS.
There viii be an important meeting
held OF the ladies In charge OF the Ma
sonic bazaar wednesday afternoon, al
O'Clock Ia the Masonic Temple.
Yesterday was Memorlal-day at the
burying ground at Mt Hermon Baptist
church, In Chesterfield. and the graves
were decorated with flowers.
An Easter egg hunt will be given by
the Ciopton-Street Baptist church on Mon
day afternoon. at $50 o'clock In the
church yard. The admission win be cents
The Ordinance Committee win meet in
the chamber Of the City Council Monday.
Apri, eth. at 7:3o o'clock.
The Fire Committee will meet in the
Auditors ONCE on Monday. April 9Th. at
7.so o'clock.
Mrs. J. II. Nuckols. who has been quite
81. ct her home. on Hull street. Is some
what improved.
Mr.. Harry Walker continues very 81
al hss residence. on Thirteenth street.