The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-20
THE BAZAAR A SUCCESS.
LARGE CROWDs ARE ~ ATTEND
INCE EVERY NIGHT.
Colored School Commcnconent-fire at
Mr.. Naden's-Deaih Of IA Colofed
Woman-Personals,
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES,
No, lIsl HUI STREET. BEArrIg BLOcB.l


The second night Of the bazaar given poy
the Ked-Men and New south Cou"oil,
Jr. o. L.. A. M, at Leader nan W.
great success. The musical NUMBERS W. w.,
sweetly rendered aud mucn enjoy ca. ~
feature OF the night, however, was t"c
tcmperance drama. "R6ined by Drink,
which Was presented by the summer ~
Pleasure Club In very effective manner
The bazaar vii! continue Tor wees
COLORED SCHOOL COMMEMORATE T..
a crowd Of very large proportions s"'"
cred in the First Baptist church MONDAY
Afternoon TO witness the sixth annual
commencement of the Manchester tolvlrH
High School. James H. Biachwel, the
principal OF the school, presided over ne
exercises. which were interesting ana
showed marked proficiency on The part ol
the scholars.
The essays and orations by members OK
the graduating class reelected credit upon
the SCHOOL Rev " +. Graham. Of Rich
mOnd, and Superintendent ID. i. FuIllaW
made appropriate addresses, witch were
we'll received and literally applduded.
Mr.. J. j. Bailey, member Of the school
Board, delivered the diplomas.
LAMP EXPLOSION.
A good deal of excitement was occa-
stoned Monday night "A little after
o'clock by the explosion OF a lamp in
the servants quarters OF the residence OF
Mir Bernard l.. Walden. 1llj Porter street.
Fortunately the lire was cNtinsushed
before much damage had been done. All
of the clothing belonging 20 the servants
was destroyed. ana some furniture belong
ing 10 Mr. Walden. who also received sey-
eral slight burns while cXtinsuishlns the
fire.
Priscilla Bailey, a colorod woman, died
suddenly Monday night Of heart disease at
her residence. No. rs west Sixth street.
Coroner BrOdnaX was summoned, but did
not think an inquest necessary.
PERSONALS AND HI.lEES
Tho two cars recently added to the
number running between Broad street and
Forest Hill Park has made very no
tlceablc Improvement I'm the schedule.
The cars run about eight minutes apart
now. whereas before they were ten
minutes or more apart. This line rs large
~ patrouized in warm weather. and the
Improvement i'm schedule is much apprc-
ciated by its patrons.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Prcsby-
terrain church has issued invitations 10 "a
birthday social to be held I'm the lecture
room OF the church tomorrow night.
Nelson Crump and John Brown both
cOlored) were before Squire Jones Monday
afternoon. John Brown was charged by
CrumD with creating a nuisance on his
premises. Squire Jones ordered tho nui-
sance removed, and Brown appealed 10
higher court. John Brown was also
charged with assault upon Nelson Crump.
and was put under bond for twelve
months.
There will be a meeting Of the fire de-
partment tonight az Flremens Hall at
o'clock. All members are requested 10 be
present.
Mr.. Stanhope Robertson, Of Newport
News, Va. is in the city visiting rela-
tives.
Miss Belle Walden. of Richmond gave
her dancing class delightful dance out
at Forest Hill Park Monday night.
Mrs. b. +. Hamilton. OF Wilmington.
% Ha.. D.. HfsHfH
a. G. TURNKEY. has returned home, ac-
companied by her aunt.
Mr.. o. T.. Staples and lady are visiting
his fsther and family connections OF Man
chester. having recently lost their bright
little boy OF twelve months. Mr. Staples
is the eldest son of Elder NJ. l.. Staglek
and his wife is the daughter OF Mr.. Skip
with, Of Mecklenburg county.