The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-24
JUST TWO YEARS OLD.
ANyfVERSARY OF THE LAUREL
LITERARY AND ATHLETIC CLUE.
A Banquet to Celebrate the Event-he-
Igious Services Yesterday Seeking
sltes-Personals aud Briefs.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES,

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! being the second anniversary OF the
Laurel Literary and Athletic Club. The
! affair will be held at the rooms OK the
club, No. 1908 Hull street.
From $50 10 10 o'clock p. NJ. a recep-
ton viii be held, after which there Will
be a banquet, over which MIR. G. Burleigh
Anderson will preside IS toastmaster.
There will be three set speeches. and
probably 4 number Of impromptu ones.
Judge John II. Ingram, whose ability as
an orator Is well known both in this
city and Richmond, will respond TO the
toast our Lady Friends our CLUB
VIII be nttingly responded 10 ny Mr'
Ben L. owen, Jr., ana Hon. II. A.
Maurice Will speak TO the toast, our
city"
1ne rooms OF the club Will be artisti-
cally decorated Tor the occasion, ana
covers viii be laid Tor u hundred persons.
DIR. HATCHER IN MANCHESTER.
Or. William T.. Hatcher, of Richmond,
paid a visit Sunday night to cambridge
Street Baptist church. where he occupied
the pulpit and delivered an addross. Al
ter Or. Watchers remarks nve persons
were baptized-one by hev. DR.. Thorn
hill and four by Rev. W. l.. Hurt, or
Stockton-SIeet church.
Despite the threatening clouds Sunday,
every available seat was taken ana an
vices at Clopton-Street church flied the
house. This was the sixteenth anniver-
sary Of the school, 1t being organized on
the 18th day or March, 1850, IN "A house
opposite the present building. Inc follow
ing is the programme rendered
by the children, assisted by the
cho.r of the church. Voluntary; re-
citation by little girl; song by children
God IS Love- 500 by Miss Pearle
BtankSnshfV, dialogue; duet, Miss Matte
Bass ana Mrs. I. J. Morrissett, recitd-
ton, Grandma Was Right Sunday
school acfostfc ~ twelve htne gir.s, each
one carrying u letter, when standing In
row spelled Sunday school, male quar-
tette IRON the choir by Messrs. Jones.
Barrett and the Misses Morrissett. choir
Glory to the Lamb recitation by little
boy; song by children; doxoiogy.
The whole programme was charmingly
rendered, and reflects, great credit on the
participants.
Judge Hancock. who presided over the
meeting, said II was his intention 10 Keep
quiet, but tie could not sit still AFTER such
a charming programme without express
ing his sincere gratitude TO all who were
connected with this entertainment. he
introduced Mr. +. A. Lamb. Both OF
these gentlemen paid glowing tributes TO
the success this school has attained since
It's organization sixteen years ago IN the
little room across the street. Nh. Haight
also made few remarks after which
the benediction was pronounced and the
congregation dismissed.
AT MEADE-MEMORIAL.
The Rev. Mr.. Dennis occupied his pull
pit at both services at Meade Memorial
church yesterday. and preached able and
forcibie sermons appropriate to the sea
son. The congregations we're large on
both occasions. MIR. Ihurston Cardoza
the popular basso of Richmond, sang
Killers Prayer at the offertory Ia the
morning, ana Mr.. NJ. j. Garvens sang
The PALMS at the evening service.
The ladies Of the BatnbridgeStreet
church will give an oyster supper at the
vacant store on Hull street between
proceeds will go 10 the benefit Of Oak
Grove Baptist sunday school This is
new school doing good work in that
neighborhood, ana all are requested TO
p1tronize the supper.
BURNED TO DEATH.
The remains of the little son of Mr. and
aks. 4. ii, Baker who was burned TO
death on Saturday about seven miles
from this city, We're taken TO Buckingham
county Tor intefment on the O'Clock
train yesterday morning. The accident
was a horrible AFFAIR. ad excited the SYM
Tdthy OF the whole community.
Rev. j. q. BabcOck preached Sunday TO
two large congregations. His morning
subject was The Peariy Gates" and At
night his theme was The Doing of Gods
Will" Both sermons showed mat DELHI
crate and careful consideration had not
been spared in his preparation on these
Two great anu important NdultCtSs MI
babcock is daily gaining favor with his
people. and they are proud OF having him
as their pastor.
SEEKING SITES.
The outside manufacturers are stll en-
gagged tn endeaforinS to secure sites for
their business in Manchester. Captain
I.ipscOmD on Saturday was visited by "A
gentleman who was DESTROYS OF obtaining
all the information in regard 10 the ad-
Vantages OF the city
Mr.. Parsons. the gentleman who was
In Manchester about ten days ago look
ing after site TO establish a manufac-
turing plant here. VIII no doubt locate
IN TINS city II he can come to satisfactory
terms with the Cesapeake and Ohio Rail-
way Company, which owns the water
power on this side Of the river.
number OF attorneys met yesterday
morning in the Office OF Mr.. William Is.
Cox. in Tie Leader building, and instl-
tuted an inyes tiga lion into the auairs OF
the sewer cotractOr. J. l.. Dawson. Mr..
Cox. the Special commissioner and re-
celyer Of the company, viii shortly make a
complete statement OF the details or the
contractors affairs, which are said 10 he
very much tangled up.
James Harris. the negro who is charged
with striking James Collias (colorec) with
a brick last Friday evening. inhicting q
dangerous wound on the forehead, was
before his Honor in the Mayors Court
yesterday morning. Owing 10 the condi-
ton OF Collias, the case was continued
until April I'd. Colias condition is pre-
carious. though the attending physician.
DIR. j.. NJ. Whitfield. thinks the chances
for is recovery are favorable. Harris was
returned 10 Jail
In the same court yesterday morning
John Love lcoored) paid 81 % and costs
on tao charge OF lighting Pat. coode.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. G. ~. Eaton Is confined 70 his
home on account OF sickness.
Miss biaude Williams. OF Lynchburg,
Is IN the city visiting al the Fifth-Street
parsonage.
Mr. A. II. Russell a prominent young
lawyer and 4 son u Hon. Ben. j.. Russell.
OF Bainbridge Ca. VIII spend = few days
in this city this week.
Mrs. VI. stein j. detained o. her home
on account OF sickness.
Mr.. william Cox. Sr.. has decided not
70 enter The race Tor the magistrate Of the
Fourth ward.
The Hastings Court has adjourned for
the term.
The contributions TO the Walker faml-
ly. whose two children. IS well as their
home were burned in Chesterfield coun-
~ near Manchester. about TWO weeks
ago. have been very liberal. A hand
some sum OF money has been given BY
willing helpers a. tie several agencies
appointed 10 receive donations. besides
many other useful and necessary gifts
Earnest LinwoCd, infant SON Mr.. ".
II. GCGscy, died yesterday NOR ins al
clOc, AZ the residence o. his parents.
corner OF Eighth and Everett streets. he
funeral Will take pace his Afternoon al
3 O'Clock from tie residence.
Mrs John NORRIS was recently taken
quite sick az the residence OF her mother
on hcDonoCgh street. but was better last
night.
The services at the Presbyterian church