Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-02
THE OLD BURG.
Handsome Heception-Gcttin
Along NiceIy-Briefs.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February
1.-CSpecial. lone Of the handsomest re-
ceptions ever held in the old burg was
given last night by Major and Mrs. L.
E. Morris. in honor of their guests. Mr..
and Mrs. II. L. Parrish, of Covington'
Va.
Their beautiful home was thrown open,
and from to 10 o'clock the $50 callers
were made welcome by the host and
his charming lady, assisted by their
Covington guests. Rare flowers and potted
plants were here, there, and everywhere
and behind mass of living green fuil
orchestra discoursed sweet music during
the evening.
The ladies' were charmingly gowned.
and the gentlemen were in full dress.
Mrs. Charles Herndon. Mrs. ii. Il. Lane,
Miss Maggie Shepherd. Mrs. A. X. How
ard. Misses Abby ST. John. Edmo Law
renee Alma Gray, Virgie and Lizzie
Carmichael Lizzie Bernard, Mamie
Scale. Mary and Lula Braxton, Sallie
Tapscott. and Lavinia Richardson were
in charge OF and helped to entertain the
callers. who, after paying their respects
to Mr. and Mrs. Morris, wandered at
will through the lovely home.
The attention Of our Senator and Rep
resentatives has been called to House
bill lO5 which comes up before the Senate
committee next Wednesday for final ac-
ton. This measure, it Is claimed,
makes public property of all private bust
ness, and our representatives, viii be
urged TO do all they can to defeat the
measure
GETTING ALONG NICELY.
Mr. ]. o. Harris. who broke his
arm several weeks ago. is getting along
nicely. T..
Mr. John Swift and his sister, Miss
Carrie, OF the Granite Springs neigh
borhood, are quite sick at their home.
Judge c. II. Ashton, Commonwealth's
Attorney; #. II. Bevan, and Attorney w.
A. Rose. Esq. of King George county.
were here yesterday on business before
Judge Bartons Court.
Mrs. Helen Mar-Shaw, Of the Boston
Journal; Hon. Mr.. Slower. ex-member
Of Congress from Cincinnati, and lady,
and Hon. J. A. Lane, OF Boston, are
here on a visit to Hon. J. S. Potter. Of
Hazel Hill.
The Committee on Street-Lighting have
made arrangements for four additional
lights-two in the upper and two in the
lower ward.
a special from Montross, Westmore-
land county, says a large crowd was
the meeting OF the Confederate vete-
rams, had but little to occupy their at
tention. This meeting was most har-
monlous, and the sentiment Is growing
In favor OF action that will add to the
membership OF the organization.
The same special says that money
matters are tighter than ever before
IN the county, the condition being due
solely TO the low prices prevailing for
what the farmers have TO sell.
GOOD RAINS.
Rain began falling here last night, and
stil continues. Several threatened
charges TO cooler weather have come TO
naught. and at this writing a summer
prevails. Colds are very
and the doctors say there Is
moro work for them now than for seve-
raj months past.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B. Tyler have
gone TO New York on a short visit
G. II. Hurcamp. Of Fredericksburg,
aud his friend. Willard Parker. Esq,
OF New York. went 10 Richmond to-day.
Mr.. Larkin jefferson. while making
some repairs TO his house yesterday, had
the misfortune TO fall and seriously dislo- |
cate one of his knees.
Dr. Jett. of this city, was called TO |
Whitewater to-day 10 set the broken leg |
OF tenant of Captain Dan. Lee, near !
that place. who was thrown while riding |
a fractions horse.