Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-18
BANQUET TO LADIES.
Manchester Lodge Tenders one 10
Those Who Held the Bazaar.
JUDGE MIGRANTS WARM WELCOME.
uc Makes a Beautiful speech to the
Fair Guests Of the Evening-A
vo,np Man killed by Falling TIM
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A. +. and A. NJ. to the ladies, whose
efforts made the Masonic Bazaar. given
last April. such a grand success
Fully two hundred persons had assem-
bled in the handsome hail, when Worship
ful-Master ]. II. Walker called the as
semblage to order, and introduced the
chaplain OF the lodge, Rev. c. n. Van
Houten. who opened the evening with
beautiful prayer.
x-Worshipful-M Master John II. Ingram
was then introduced as the orator OF the
evening, and In a beautiful and most
appropriate manner he welcomed the
fair guests and expressed the hearty ana
deep appreciation of the Masons for the
noble work of the ladies. Judge Ingram
said: Ladies of Manchester and Rich
mond the honored guests of this
1 hope most happy event, there are de-
grees and kinds Of welcome. There is
perfunctory welcome of those with whom
we are slightly acquainted, and there Is
a hearty welcome of more intimate
friends. and there is again deep ana
heartfelt welcome of those whom we are
under lasting obligations 10. Truly, IL
is unnecessary that l should tell you
that this is the welcome which we eX-
tend 10 you, and every one or you TO-
night"
Judge Ingram then proceeded TO pay
beautiful tribute 10 woman, and in TINS
connection he touchingly alluded TO the
inspiring patriotism of Joan OF Arc. The
speaker then briefly reviewed the career
of other noted women in history and
fiction. and concluded by saying In be-
half Of old No. IA. in behalf OF Masonry
everywhere, and in behalf Of the Masons
of this city, / extend a welcome, thrice
welcome 10 you here tonight"
Following this address OF welcome was
an lntermission Of ten minutes. and then
the company adjourned to the banquet
han, where a sumptuous feast awaited
them. The banquet lasted for about two
hours, and the brilliant evening closed at
midnight
Information has Just been received that
Joseph Woodfin, Jr. while loading lum-
Der on a fiat-car V inesday. near Beach,
a station on the FaiInville and Powhatan
road about six miles above Chester. was
instantly Killed. some of the heavy luin-
Der falling upon him. Mr.. Moodhh anu
his father, who lives near Beach, nave
been engaged i'm the lumber business Tor
some time The car was nearly loaded
when one Of the pins supporting the TIM
Der at the side broke, and some OF the
largest pieces came down on the young
man before he could move. Young Wood
fin was buried yesterday.
1T MAY BE a TEST
The refusal Of Mr.. A. g. Evans to make
alterations in his house plumbing, as al
rected by Inspector-of-P Plumbing Bourne,
has caused considerable stir, and the mat
ter will be heard by the Water Commis-
sioners. who have been called TO meet
next Tuesday night. Should Mr., Evans,
who has been requested TO appear before
the commissioners, persist I'm his retusai
10 comply with the Inspectors directions
IL is probable that the Mayor win impose
q fine through the proper channel. In
this event the case will doubtless be made
a test. and will be watched with interest
by the public.
An interesting meeting of Joseph Il.
Johnston Camp was held Thursday night
The camp requested Rev. w. w. Lear
the chaplain, to preach his annual SER
mon to them in the near future, and the
chaplain set the second Sunday in Au-
gust as the day. The sermon will be
preached in Central Methodist church.
The veterans also determined to set apart
one meeting night in the month for the
purpose Of giving their "reminiscences and
stories OF the late war. These remi-
niscences viii commence on Thursday
night, the oath.
A DANCE IN KING WILLIAM.
A most delightful dance was given at
"Queenfield," the home of Miss Mamie
Coalter in King William county, in honor
of Miss Maude Patteson, OF this city. and
Miss Louise Willis. of Chesterfield.
Thursday night. The large parlors of
the old mansion, which were artistically
~ t.I ff,,l
scene with the many young couples
dancing to the music of an excellent string
band. Quite number of young gem
tlemen from this city were among those
who attended, and all expressed them
~selves as having spent a most enjoyable
evening.
Mr. Edwin Mitchell. who has been in
charge of the construction Of the sewer
system in Manchester for the past year.
as consulting engineer, having completed
his duties. will leave for his home in
Maryland. to-day.
IN POLICE CIRCLES.
A large crowd gathered at Squire
Jones's Court In Swansboro' yesterday
morning 10 hear Mr.. Henry Pizzin tried
on the two warrants sworn out several
days ago by Mr.. Stanley. 1t seems that
the two men have had a number OF disa-
greeable experiences. and a general fight
resulted. The warrants were sworn out
for assault and battery and for trespass.
but the two men became fast friends be-
fore court yesterday, and the warrants
were withdrawn. The crowd looked dis
appointed. and then retraced their steps
homeward.
The only case before Mayor Maurice in
the Police Court yesterday morning was
that of Tom Napier which has been
continued for several days, the police not
being able TO find them. Tom came 10
the Police Court yesterday morning. ac-
companied by his counsel. Mr. L. p.
Pool. and gave himself up. The case
was continued until the ?fst, so that wit
nesses might be summoned
Manchester Council Junior Order
United American Mechanics. held a re-
gular meeting Thursday night and elected
the following officers: Councillor. A. J..
Smith: Vice-Councllor, G.. T. Marks:
Recording Secretary. G.. w. Rlanken-
ship: Assistant Recording Secretary.
Willie Bell; Financial Secretary. w. w
Gibbs Treasurer. j. A. Redford War
den. T. A. Scroggins: Conductor. r. c.
Franklin; Junior Past Councillor, John
G. Walker; outside Sentinel. ]. H.
Hubbard; Inside Sentinel J. w. Taylor;
Chaplain. ID. l.. Cafron.
BRIEF ITEMS.
Mrs. Brodnax Robertson. OF Savannah,
Ga, is visiting Mrs. John C.. Robertson,
at Brookdale. near Forest Hill.
Miss Sallye Epse Boisseau. who has
been visiting Miss Elise Taylor. on Perry
street returned TO her home, In Dinwid-
die county. yesterday morning
There win be an interesting game of
bail played at Forest Hnl Park next