Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-22
CITY OF MANCHESTER
JUNIOR MECHANICS CELEBRATE
wAsHrNGroNs BIRTHDAY.
Addresses by Messrs. Wells, Attkis-
son, and Babcock and Other Pa
trfotic Observation-Disclosures for Hr.
Dnrrow-PersonaIs and Briefs.

United American Mechanic In Mahches-
ter celebrated George washington's BIRTH
day last night at Leader Hall In most
successful way. An attractive programme
had been arranged for the occasion. and
the speeches and other exercises were
OF a high order. The capacity OF the nall
was taxed to It's utmost. Besides the sew
eTal councils OF the Junior Order OF
United American Mechanics the Daugh-
tiers Of Liberty were present, as "ells as
many Of the outside friends OF the or
ganization. The hall was beautifully
decorated for the occasion; the Stars and
Stripes were hung in every conceivabie
place, while a picture OF the "Father OF
His Country" overlooked the audience
from either side OF the stage. The room
was indeed In gala array.
Mayor H. A. Maurice presided over the
meeting. The first feature OF the pro-
gramme was a voluntary by the Clopton-
Street choir, led by Mr.. W. j. Morrissett.
which was followed by prayer by Rev.
W. T.. Hurt.
Mr.. Ernest H. Wells was introduced as
the first speaker, and delivered beauti-
full address on Liberty" The discourse
showed careful preparation, and was de-
livered in a graceful manner Hon. "A. c.
Attkisson was next introduced, and de-
livered an able address on Patriotism"
lie spoke in glowing terms of the object
of the Junior Order Of United American
Mechanics. and commended their work in
the highest degree.
A male quartette sang song especially
composed for the occasion by Mr.. Morri-
sett, called 1--WE Stand Here United"
The song is beautifully worded, and was
especially appropriate to the celebration.
The orator Of the evening was Rev. j. o.
Babcock, who delivered an address on
George Washington. which was eloquent.
inspiring. and instructive. The orator
gave a history of the boy who never told
a story, and related many highly anus
ing anecdotes which occurred during the
life of our first President. In conclusion
the whole audience sang In unison MY
Country. tbs of Thee" The benediction
was pronounced by Rev. ]. W. Stiff.
NEWS OF THE COURTS.
The Hastings Court was in session
short while yesterday, Judge Ingram pre-
siding. In the case Of the Endorsement
Guarantee Company and their agent,
u. T. Darrow. the sewer contractor, Ar.
William -. Cox was appointed receiver
for Mr. Darrow. Mr. Cox was appointed
by the court on motion by counsel for
the central Sewer-Pipe Company, for the
appointment OF a receiver 70 take charge
Of all wagons, carts, tools, and tther
paraphernalia belonging to Contractor
barrow.
There are a number OF lawyers employ
ed in the case. including several from
Richmond.
Judge Ingram also granted yesterday
charter 10 corporate a company TO be
known as the Peoples Sheltering-Arms
Association; the head offices are to be
in this city. The officers for the ensuing
year are: A. Binga. Jr. president; w: ii.
Bailey, vice-president: c. l.. Winfree,
secretary and manager, and Richard
Baker. treasurer.
In the Police Court yesterday morning.
Henry Reid was fined $3.50 for being
drunk and disorderly. Isadore Iseman was
fined $ for throwing rocks and breaking
windows. Edwin and Peter Walton. who
were up for the same offence. were dis
missed.
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS
The Baptist Young Peoples Union of
Clopton-Street church Will hold a meet
ing Sunday evening at s o'clock. Mr.: j.
OF the Baptist Young Peoples Union Con-
vention of the State, will be present, and
will preside over the meeting.
Thursday night. while Mr.. and Mrs w.
firmation services at Meade Memorial
church. Mr. Wormly slipped and fell on
a piece OF ice on Twelfth street In fall
ing Mr.. Wormly struck his Wife, violently
throwing the lady down. Friends soon
same TO their assistance, and Mrs. Worm
Nv had TO be carried home in chair.
A physician was called in. and yesterday
the lady was improving. Her injuries are
very painful.
A marriage-license was Issued yester-
day to David Harfeld and Miss Yetty
Sarvige. both OF this city. Their marriage
viii take place next Tuesday evening.
Under the management of the new
owners of the Swift-Creek Cotton-Mills.
that factory will, within a few weeks be
started in full operation, with an enlarg
ed building. an increased number OF looms,
and a larger force of hands than for
merly employed.
Rev. ]. o. Babcock left the city yester-
day morning for Lynchburg, where he
will visit his friends for a few days
Rev, ]. II. Busby will occupy his pulpit
Sunday.
The ladies' of the Cowardin-Avenue
Christian church will serve dinner at
1l0i Hull street to-day
Mabel. the 12-year-od daughter OF Hon.
II: g. Wood. OF Chesterfield, is very ILL.,
Miss Bessie Bredrup is sick at her home,
on Maury street.
Misses Emma and Mary Lawton. who
have been sick at their home, on Maury
street. are somewhat improved.
Lieutenant Bhale. OF the Salvation
Army. Is sick at his boarding-place. No.
Mr.. w. d. Mark am. Of Otter Dale,
was In the city yesterday.
Mr.. Thomas Chapman was In the city
on business yesterday.
Mr.. Clarence A. Pickett and Miss Fan
ME Il. Nance were quietly married Thurs
day night at the Fifth-Street Methodist
church parsonage at o'clock by the Rev.
j. o. Babcock. The couple left yesterday
morning for a northern trip.
PROPOSED CHARTER CHANGES.