Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-19

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Lipscomb and 1t was simply one OF those
unfortunate occurrences that may az any
time come into any life. Captain LAPS
comb has been hunting more than thirty
! years, and this Is the first accident ne
has ever had. The shot struck the eye
| full upon the ball, but did not enter or
break the outer coating. but fell upon the
gentleman's coat and then to the ground.
When the party reached home Drs. WHIT
1 field and Mathews were called in, ana
have done all In their power to relieve
| his sufferngs, and they do not think MI.
| Sykes viii lose his sight. All day yes
terday he rested easily.
Captain Lipscomb regrets the accident
more than he can TELL and all who know
| him give to him as much sympathy as 10
! Mr.. Sykes.
A PLEASANT SURPRISE.
The residence Of Mr.. Frank TURNKEY, OF
Swansboro' was overfowing with young
people Thursday evening. who came Ike
a big surprise wave. bringing with them
enjoyment and imparting TO every one
else. The amusements OF the evening con-
sisted in vocal and instrumental music
and games. AT 1890 +. M. refreshments
were served. The party was given In
honor OF Miss Ernestna Merritt.
The following young people were pres
ent Misses Minnie Criddle, Lucy Criddie,
Nellie Craig, Pearl Spain. Alma Fuqua-
Rosa Turnkey, and the gentlemen present
were Messrs ]. NJ. Thomas, Floyd Fuqua,
Walter Clements, Howard Clements, John
TURNKEY. ]. w. Craig Reddle Craig, Ches-
ter Criddle, and James Craig. The chape-
rones were Mesdames J. w. Craig and
Criddle. The company parted at late
hour.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. Samuel II. Pulliam was in the city
Thursday afternoon on business.
Mrs. James e. Harding is somewhat i'm
proved.
Mr.. III. V. Goode, of Beach, Chesterfield
county, Is In the city on a business trip.
Mr.. Alloy Powell who has been quite
sick at his home, on west Seventh street,
is much better.
Miss Mary O'Neil, the young lady who
lost her pocket-book on the sfreet-car,
has been unable to find out anything
about it.
Professor c. o. Maurice has returned
home from business trip TO Norfolk.
Hampton, and other places on the Eastern
Shore.
Mr. r. G. PetZold has returned home
after a pleasant stay at his mothers, IN
Petersburg. Va.
Mr. w. H. Thompson and Miss Moran
Groves were married in Manchester town
ship, Chesterfield county, Thursday night.
Mrs. H. T. Cummings. of King william
county is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Knorr, on Tenth street.
Miss Jennie Johnson, who has been the
guest Of Mrs. j. p Andrews. on Ninth
and Murray streets. left for her home, in
Petersburg. Thursday night.
Mr. Willie Tyler. of Pulaski, Va, was
in the city Thursday afternoon, calling on
Mr. w. H. Washington. Mr.. Tyler Is a
brother Of Hon. Hoge Tyler.
Miss Hester Wright continues quite SICK
at her home. on McDOnough street. be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth. MISS
Wright was taken i'll at supper last Thurs
day night.
Major Peter c. Warwick, who has been
quite sick, IS somewhat improved.
Mr. w. T. Masten has removed his
family 10 Salisbury, where they viii make
their future home Mr.. Masten IS con-
nected with the Southern railroad, with
headquarters IN that place.
Amongst the Breakers was given last
night at Bollings school-house, with
great success Many ladies and gentle
men from Manchester went out in bug
giles. some Of whom sustained important
parts in the entertainment
New South Council. No. s. Junior order
Of United American Mechanics, VIII at
tend the bazaar OF Rocky Council No.
&c. wednesday night. in a body. Previ-
Gus TO attending a meeting OF the coun
ell will be held and officers for the sue
ceedlng term elected.
Mr.. w. Hugh owens and Mr.. l.. A.
Owens left this morning for Birmlng-
ham, Ala. TO spend the holidays.