The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
THE OLD YEAR Is DEAD
LAST NIGHT ar TULLyE O'CLOCK IT
PISSED JNTO HISTORY.
Many Watched the New Year I'm, and
Watch ght Services Were Held at the
Churches Days Obscrysnces.

The old year is dead. Last night. as
died away upon the quiet air. iSss passed
into history. Joining the countless ages
which have gone before.
Many watched the old year out; some
with pleasant recoieetions OF the joys
that it had brought. and others remem-
boring It only a. d season OF sorrow and
bereavement. From many churches
during the closing hours Of the year, as
cended songs OF praise and prayers for
divine guidance during the coming year.
GOOD RESOLUTIONS.
Now. on this. the first day of 1895, Is
the chosen and accepted time for good
resolutions. Now Is the lime 10 lay
aside bad habits even as cast-on gar
ments, and go forward into the terra
incognita Of the new year with a pure
heart and clean hands, guided by the
compass OF faith.
Each NewYear is a milestone upon the
highway OF life. at which a man can
pause before pursuing his journey drop
the evil habits which ne has accumu-
lated until they have become as mighty
and cumbrous burden. and 20 on his way
has "a besetting sin, and now is the time
10 cast 10 Off.
The time-honored and beautiful custom
Of holding watch-night services was OBJ
served last night i'm many churches and
private homes, and the Obsequies Of the
departing year We're performed with pomp
and circumstance. Some in one breath
mourned the dead year and welcomed
his successor-''Le roi est mort: viye j.
roi."
TO-DAYs OBsERVANCEs.
In many departments to-day will be
observed as a holiday All the bank.
state and Federal offices will be closed.
and The post-0fice VIII observe Sunday
hours. The hotels Will prepare spe-
cial menus. and many Of the restaurants
Will provide extra bills OF fare:
Among the numerous attractions I'm
the city Will he the Ncw-Years recep-
ton ~ the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION. The reception hours viii he
from 10 1890 =. ~ Refreshments WIN
be served by The ladies from 20 7.30
O'Clock. Both ladies' and gentlemen
are cordially invited to be present. and
there is 40 doubt but that the reception
VIII pass of pleasantly and equal 10 any
az the previous successful Ncw-Year's
receptions. The Young Mons Chris
tan Association is not am institution Of
"a day. but is one that has come to stay.
and the interest in il is permanent and
abiding. The organization is one of the
Oldest in the country, and is doing an
excellent work.
As usual children WIFI not be admitted
Following is the complete programme
FOR the dav:
In the Reception Room. 10 p NJ
Vocal solo. Mr.. r.. A. WOODBRIDGE. in
strumental duet. Masters Menzel and
Bishop wand drill Junior gymnasium
class. violin solo, Master Victor Mepzel:
solo, Miss Wilma Newman
IN the Association Hall. S:i5 10 9.i5 p
M.-Nocal solo. Miss Fannie f. Digges.
piano solo, Mrs. G. S. Redd humorous
recitation. Mr. George A. Carter. Indian
club swinging. Mr.. w. A. Haskell: vocal
SOLO Mr. Haddon S. Watkins piano solo.
Mrs. q. S Reid.
I'm the Gymnasium $3.50 10 1880 p. NJ
Tumbling. Indian club race obstacle race.
basketball
I'm addition 10 public receptions. there
viii be many OF a private character and
many homes will be given no 10 festlvi
Ties. and the auspicious manner IN which
the new wear begins Is an augurv Of a
happy ending.