Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-09
CITY OF MANCHESTER
NEWS OF THE DAY CLEANED FOR
Our SUNDAY READERS.
Interest Felt In the Subject OF An
Observation-Disclosures Court--Seryices
in the Churchcs-PeFsonai and
other Items.
other Items.

The question OF annexation attracts
more attention. and grows in interest
daily. The Council will meet wednesday
night to consider the report OF the Joint
committee Of the two cities. embodying
tho general terms upon which union may
be effected. There Is little doubt that the
report will be adopted. II a bill author
izing tie two cities 10 become one, Is
passed by the General Assembly, and an
election is ordered there viii certainly be
an interesting canvass. While 1t Is
thought that there will be a decided ma
jority I'm favor OF annexation. there Is GER
tainly sufficient opposition to make the
fight quite lively.
The Hastings Court was IN session but
a short while yesterday. and only q small
amount OF chancery business was at
tended to. Tomorrow the court will for
mally adjourn for the term. This has been
tho most important term. and more bust
ness has been transacted than at any
previous session for quite awhile.
The County Court Of Chesterfield VIII
begin It's February term tomorrow, but
no criminal business will b. attended to.
and only civil matters wiz occupy the
time Of the court.
The reception rendered Lee Camp, Sons
OF Veterans, by Colonel a. c. Evans
Thursday night after General Rossers lee
ture was one Of the most enjoyable events
OF the social season. After an hour spent
In converse. a delicious supper was served,
the table being prettly decorated, and
handsome souvenir Of the occasion placed
at each plate. After the supper Miss
Florence Evans entertained the audience
with several Rotations. Second Lieuten-
ant-Commander John r. Iaughton, Of Lee
Camp. who was one OF the guests, was the
arst speaker Speeches were also made
by Colonel u. Leslie Spence. colonel \. W.
Archer Colonel + =. Pollard. and Colonel
Evans. Mr. Minetree Folke5 entertained
the assemblage by rendering Hamlets
"Soliloquy." and Mr.. MahOod's solo was
also enjoyable. Mr. FOkes, In an APP
propriate speech, rendered the thanks OF
the Sons Of Veterans to Colonel and Mrs.
Evans, Miss Florence Evans and the re-
nainder OF the family for their generous
hospitality and kind assistance which they
always rendered the Sons Of Veterans.
General Rosscr. Colonel 4. c. Attkisson,
and Comrades II. \. Jordan and T. Cal
legher. Of Joseph i. Johnston Camp, were
among the guests.
There viii be services held to-day ~
all Of the churches OF Manchester. Rev.
Dr. !. S. Dill, Of Venable-SLreet Baptist
church. Richmond and Rev DR.. L. r.
Thornhm Of Eainbridge-Street Baptist
church. Of this city. will exchange pulpits
both morning and evening. Dr. Dill viii
continue the revival services at Balm
bridge Street church through the week.
Mr.. g s. Tyree. Of Richmond viii make
an address before the Oak Grove Sunday
school which viii meet this afternoon at
Q o'clock.
The Epworth League VIII hold two meet
lngs to-day at West-End church. one at
$50 and the other q 5:i5 o'clock
Mrs Sarah A. Morrisett has issued IN
vitatlons 10 the marriage OF her daughter
Miss Helena Ida Morrisett. TO Mr. Z. Paul
Dlsmukes. Jr.. Of Augusta, Ga. Tho
ceremony viii take place at Meade-MsmO-
rial church Tuesday. February 18th. at
$50 O'Clock. Miss M0rrisett is one Of tho
most popular and accomplished young la
dies IN this city, and Mr.. Dismukes IS a
rising young business man OF the South
on the DIST Of February Mrs. G.. \. Carr
win give n George Washington tea FOR the
benefit o. the Christian Band OF Central
Methodist church.
Mr. Arthur Nunnally. OF Ashland. has
been spending several days IN the city.
Mrs. r. y. Peaslcy. who has been very
H. ~ much improved.
Miss L0ttie Cosby Of Caroline county. IL
the guest OF Miss Ethel Harding. on
Porte street
Miss Lottie C.. Pulliam who has been
visiting Mrs. T.. W. Weisiger, returned
20 her home In Prince George Yesterday.
Mrs. George c. Anderson continues quite /
sick at her residence. No. 1lU Decatur |
street.
The Mayor had no court yesterday.
Mr.. Philip Cogbnl was IN the city yes |
terday.
Mrs. W. II. White. 40. Hi Decatur /
street, who has been quite III FOR some |
time is improving.
Miss Jessie Hunt. OF Lexington. \. c., /
IS visiting the family Of Mr.. j. ". Cor |
man. sl5 Porter strict