Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-29
NEWPORT NEWS.
Elks Elect Omcers-The Cycling En-
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NEWPORT NEWS. March 2S.-(Special)
Newport News Lodge, No. 3lo, IL. 4. u.
Elks, held its annual meeting last night
for the election OF officers. and elected
the following gentlemen TO serve during
the ensuing year: Mr.. w. t. Hopkins,
exalted ruler; Mr.. III. w. Barnes. es-
teemed leading knight; Mr.. G. j. Burton,
esteemed loyal knight: Mr.. c. X. Williams,
esteemed lecturing knight; Mr.. j. w.
Smith. secretary; Mr.. j. A. Hirshberg,
treasurer; Mr.. Robert f. Berry, tiler; Mr.:
II. J. Mackey trustee for three years;
Mr.. j. A. Neeley. trustee for one year.
The newly elected officers were formally
installed by Distsct-Deputy Juan "A. Piz-
Uni, of Richmond, who delivered an In
teresting and eloquent address at the
conclusion of the installation ceremonies.
Newport News Lodge has grown to large
proportions since its organization last
March, and Is now flourishing organiza-
ton. Exalted-Ruler Hopkins has APP
pointed Mr.. w. Z. Ballard as chaplain,
and Mr.. +. J. Fitzpatrick as esquire.
The officers who have charge OF the
Easter-M Monday bicycle run TO Old Point
met last night, and selected the colors
TO be worn. and decided upon the signals
by which the riders will be governed. 1t
Is expected that upwards of a hundred
on Easter Monday.
cyclists WILL PROTEST.
The Ordinance Committee Of the City
Council has determined upon the streets
and avenues on the sidewalks OF which
bicycle-riding will be prohibited. 1t is
understood that they will present for
adoption to the Council at its next meet
ing an ordinance which will prohibit
bicycle-riding on the sidewalks OF all
streets and thoroughfares within the area
of nearly square mile in the heart or
the city. The adoption Of such an ordi-
nance will undoubtedly bring out strong
protest from the cycling enthusiasts OF
the city.
The American Liner Paris sailed for
New York at 4:S0 this afternoon.
AN ARDUoUS TASK.
The new record-books for Warwick
county arrived at the Clerks office from
Richmond yesterday, and were forwarded
10 Denbigh this morning. Clerk-of-Courts
ID. G.. Smith will in the latter part Of
next week commence the arduous task
Of transferring the old records OF War
wick county to the new record-books, In
order that n copy OF the same can be
retained by the Board Of Supervisors OF
the county.
MISS Mamie va, NHO mas pfeh th'
guest Of Miss Lizzie Clark for the past
week, left to-day for her home, in
Norfolk.
Rev. and Mrs. +. s. Haines, of Easton,
Pa. are the guests of Mr.. Robert p.
Orr. Rev. Mr. Haines will conduct the
services at the Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning.
Collector of-Customs l.. =. Stearnes re-
turned from New York yesterday.
Mr. NJ. b. Crowell. Of Norfolk, agent
OF the Old Dominion Steamship Company,
spent yesterday in the city.
Mrs. r. Il. Marable and Miss Rebe
Marable are visiting friends in the county,
near Morrisons
Mrs. l.. s. Cottrell has returned TO
her home. In the city, from Park View.
where she has been visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. C. d. Roane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Kelley have re-
turned 10 Buffalo, y. Y, after a short
visit with the family OF Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Scott Boyenton.
Mr. Theodore Llvezey, OF Philadelphia,
formerly superintendent OF the Old Do
m.nion Land Company, made a flying
business trip 10 the city yesterday.
Mr. ]. T.. Vaughan. OF Richmond, is the
guest OF Mr.. Howard Edmunds.
Miss Annie Niche arrived in the city
to-day from Richmond, and will visit Miss
Louise French for several days.