Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-22

PRESIDENT CHARLES X. CRAlt.
Twelfth. which will be handsomely fitted
I'D and set In order as soon as the ap-
preaching banquet is over. The CLUB does
not allow any social features that can
be questioned by the most exactns'
THE COMING BANQUET.
The club will celebrate It's second an
niversary on next Thursday, March Io,h.
and on this occasion Will eclipse It's
former effort. Indeed, It Will be one
of the most brilliant affairs OF the klnd
that has occurred in Manchester Tor
many years. -,
The banquet and entertainment VIII
take place at the large and spacious
rooms of the club, at No. 1908 Hull street.
where II was found necessary TO locate
owing TO the increased membership.
which has been steadily growing. un-
I'll II now represents the largest body
OF young gentlemen ever organized IN
Manchester, all OF whom are enthusl-
astic and jealous members, proud or us
good name. and determined to maintain
its high standing In the community.
The rooms on this occasion will be deco
rated with the LaurePs colors. which
ara green and white. One OF the COM
manding features will be the decora-
tons of natural laurels from far-oH
southern cline, tastefully and artistical-
ly arranged by the committee IN
charge. who have already begun to get
everything in readiness for the coming
event
II will be a full-dress affair, and the
young ladies' will appear In all their love
illness and beauty. while the gentlemen
will be attired In regular evening dress.
me celebration will open with the
annual address by the president, Mr.. c;
r. Craig, after which a reception VIII
he held between the hours or and 10
o'clock. There will be excellent vocal
and instrumental music and other enter
tanning features will be introduced. Mr.
@. b. Anderson will be the POSTMASTER
and the toasts will be as follows;
"Our Lady Friends" Hon. John IL.
ingram; "Our City" Hon. II. A. Maui
rice; "Our Club" b. p. Owen, Jr.
HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION.
The Laurel Literary and Athletic CLUB
was organized February Is. 1884, with
fourteen charter members. These young
men. of high social standing, banded
themselves together for the one purpose
of providing suitable club quarters where
they could cultivate their literary and
athletic tastes and enjoy other amuse-
ments innocent in themselves and tend
ing to develop both mentally and physi-
cally.
The officers were elected Tor term OF
six months Mr.. Charles Rogers Craig,
the present president, was born In Man.
chester Va. October IL, 1872 and Is
graduate OF Manchester High School For
the past six years he has been connected
with the supply department Of the South
ern Railway Company. Mr.. Craig is
young man full OF energy and ability,
and under his management the club VIII
sustain its high reputation.
Mr. Robert c. Petzold, the treasurer,
was born In the county OF Lunenburg.
He has been resident OF this city for
six years, and 10 engaged in the drug
business. Mr.. Petzold has made himself
extremely popular with the citizens. He
takes q deep interest in tho affairs OF
the club and has made II an efficient
member.
Mr.. Robert w. O'Brien. the vice-pres.-
dent, is a son OF Mr.. John o Rrien, presi-
dent of the City Council, and also OF the
City School Board. He Is one OF the
charter members OF the Laurel and has
been one OF It's most prominent men.
Mr. OBrien Is connected with the At
lantic-Cosat Line.
Mr.. Robert David Baird IS the secre-
tary, having been elected to that position
about a month ago. and is filling 1t with
much ability. Mr.. Baird has been