Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
CITY OF MANCHESTER
DELIGHTFUL TEA GIVEN LAST
NIGHT BY METHODIsT LADIES.
One Negro Arrested for Stealing
from AnOther-The Council to
South-Sidc Items.

4 very delightful "chrysanthemum
tea" was given last night at the pas
forum Of Central Methodist church for
the benefit Of the Ladies' Missionary So
ciety of the church. The parlors. flooded
with the sort glow Of shaded lamps,
with pretty girls gliding here and there,
presented, indeed, a most beautiful
picture. The tea" was most generously
patronlzed. and each one seemed TO be
just where, Of all places I'm the world,
lie wished TO be. But to have said the
exercises We're under the supervision Of
Alesdames Lear u. p. Jones. j. 4. levitt,
y. A. Carr, and Mrs. Keeseo would have
said all this and more.
The tea and chocolate We're served by
Mrs. y. b. Bacon, Misses Annie Pool.
Alma Owens, Katie Cox. and Tella
Parish. The young ladies' who did so
much for the success and enjoyment Of
the evening, whose sweet music and
bright smiles made indoors SO pleasant
a contrast to the dreary night without,
were Miss Minor. OF Charlottesvillei
Misses Violet Richardson, Laura Lear,
and Lucy Carr.
\ negro man named George Scott was
arrested in Swansboro' yesterday by Off
Ger Avis. and last night rested in the
Manchester jail Scott is accused Of en-
terlng the house Of another negro and
stealing a lot Of letters, a registered
letter, some trinkets. and other small ar
tlcles. The case will come up before
Squire Jones this morning at 8 o'clock.
The Manchester Council meets tonight
i'm its regular monthly session, which will
doubtless be one OF great interest. The
pending issue IS an old one, and as IL g.
one OF paramount Importance, much al
warm discussion is anticipated
Ii will be remembered that the nance
Committee at a recent meeting submitted
the proposition that only $lO0o be appro-
priated for rehtting the old City Han
and adapting it 10 the US w the city
officials This suggestion caused much
earnest discussion as to the feasibility Of
such a policy; the opposition side arguing
that an amount so small would be no
real permanent good, and, at best only
a few Of the officials could be accommO-
dated, while If the city should appro-
pirate an amount sufficient TO remodel the
building in a thorough manner, the money
expended would soon be repaid in the
savings from the present heavy rental
expenses. The Council is so divided on
the question that IL Is impossible to
augIr with any degree Of accuracy the
final outcome OF to-nights meeting.
The congregation Of the Manchester
Presbyterian church are looking forward
with pleasure and enthusiasm 10 the treat
In store for them tonight, and for all
who attend. when Gilbert Walden, the
southern elocutonist will appear In a
role In which he is justly popular.
The case OF Grant Partila (coloredD,
who IS charged with carrying a little
colored gIrl away from home, was called
i'm the Police Court yesterday morning and
again continued on account Of the abb
sence Of witnesses.
Mr.. w. Hay Garrett Is detained at
home By sickness.
MIR. ]. W. Bronaugh has returned from
n very successful duck hunt.
Captain T.. IL. Flournoy. Clerk OF the
Circuit Court OF Chesterfield, was In the
city yesterday.
The Hastings Court. which meets Mon
day, will have a special grand jury.
Mr.. John ii. Parker, Jr., will leave the
city for Greensyille. Va. in few days.