Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-06

gentlemen consented to use his abilities
in behalf Of Mrs. b.
The case came up Friday, and Mrs.
r. got her ducks. and paid the disciple
Of Blackstone the snug little fee. with
q shekel or so more for unusual display
Of "legal acuteness." But Mrs. B.,
touched by the fearful appeal OF her
hayward ducks consented 10 allow
them to enjoy for ore night more the
social and cuisine delights Of their new
h0stclty. Alasl for human calculations
that night every duck was awakened
rom dreams of corn-meal dough. muddy
water. and tadpoles, and hidden TO fol-
low Sir Thief, and neither thief nor ducks
have been seen since.
FIRE IN SWANSBORO'.
But for willing hands and judlcious
and concerted action, Swansboro would
have been the scene yesterday evening
of very destructive fire. Shortly after
noon the kitchen roof OF the house oc-
cupied by Mr. and Mrs Crawford. was
seen to be in a bright blaze. The neigh
bors turned out quickly. and by valiant
work in a short while had the flames
under control. The kitchen IS attached
10 the house, and serious conflagration
was narrowly averted. The fire was not
subdued however, until considerable
household goods had been destroyed.
The Popcorn Tea given by Mrs G.. A.
Carr Friday evening for the benefit Of
the new Central Methodist church, proved
a most delightful and elegant social
event. The programme. embracing
music and Rotations, was one of the
choice ARRANGEMENT. This was the order
of entertainment: Solo. by Mr.. w. Hugh
Owens; recitation, by Miss Elizabeth
Bryant. Of Richmond; plano solo, by Miss
Lucy Carr: solo, by Mrs. j. s. McRae;
solo. by Mr.. W. Hugh owens; n familiar
song. led by Mrs. McRae, who was Joined
in the chorus by those presen&
The Reception Committee consisted Of
Mrs. T. II. Betty, Ms. J. T.. Redford,
Mrs. Ida Woodward, and Mrs. W. w.
Lear assisted by Misses Annie Pool,
Annie Lear, Matte Ellington, Lula
Lumsden, and Susie Lear.
IN THE CHURCHES TO-DAY.
At the morning service to-day, Rev.
". W. Lear pastor Of Central Metho-
dist church. viii preach a special sermon
al the request Of the Woman's Missionary
Society on the subject, 'Wonan's Rights
Under the Reign Of Christ"
Rev. A. G.. Brown, p. D., will hold quar-
terly conference and administer the
Lords Supper at West-End church this
evening at o'clock. and will preach at
night at 7:45 o'clock.
The usual union services will be held
az Leader Hall, commencing at $3.50
o'clock.
Rev. w. y. Hurt. of Stockton-Street
church. will be assisted, at an early
date. In a revival series Of meetings by
Rev. J. r. Hutson
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Ada Brown has returned 10 the
city after visiting friends In Blackstone.
The Misses Voolfolk, Of Caroline coun-
". are the guests Of Miss Agnes Walker.
at Holly Springs.
Dr. John w. Bransford, OF Ben Air. Will
leave to-day on an extended southern
trip.
Dr. ]. p. Gillian, Treasurer OF Chester
field county, has entered suit in the
Chesterfield County Court against the
Southern railroad for $500 personal
damages.
Mr. John W. Fisher, who was recently
assistant postmaster under Mr. Smith,
was In the city yesterday. Mr.. Fisher IS
now n knight OF the grip, and Is repre-
sentlng a Chicago commercial house.
Nj and Mrs. Nye have left for their
home, In Gloucester county. after visit
ing this city az the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Asher. on Hull street.
Messrs. @. w. Brooks and Lee NJ La
than win leave to-day 10 visit their
friend. Charles Keller, at Suffolk, Va.
Miss Fannie West left yesterday for
her home. In Petersburg. after a pleasant
visit 20 the family OF Mrs. C. w. Lump
kin, on Ninth street Miss West was
accompanied by Mrs. Lumpkin who will
spend Il short while with her in Peters,
burg.
Mr.. Ben r. owen. Captain David
Moore. and Mr. II. r. Bittle, OF the
Swansboro' School-Board. met In the Of
fee OF Augustine, Royal d Co. yester-