Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-19
BEDFORD CITY.
PoIfticaI-Municipaf Finnnccs-so-
ciaI Events-A German-PersouRl.

BEDFORD CITY, July S.-(SpeciaL)-
To-day the election OF delegates in the
eight magisterial districts. 10 represeF
the county at the convention to assem-
bic here next Wednesday, took place.
This contention will be the largest poll
ticai meeting ever held here. There viii
perhaps be 200 delegates In attendance.
Bedford is entitled to thirty-two.
Friday, csth instant, mass-meet-
ing OF the Republicans is called TO elect
ten delegates and ten alternates to the
Congressional District convention ri
Lynchburg. July 3oth. There is much
satisfaction expressed throughout the
town and county in regard 10 tho Demo
cratic nominee for the presidency Many
who have been waverins In their views
on the great questions that are agitating
the nation declare their purpose 10 sup
port Bryan.
At n meeting OF the Council this week
a report of the Finance Committee was
made. which shows the bonded indebted
ness OF the town 20 be $4,000. with some
offsets. which will perhaps reduce Ii TO
sl35 0o1, the expenses OF the past year
exceeding the revenue by about $500
Steps will be taken To reduce the eX-
ptLso OF the fuullC4ldl sONcilHlEhls am
TO collect all accounts now due
During the week there has been
series Of burglaries in private houses
that have startled the repose OF those
who have hitherto slept I'm security. The
room Of Mr.. T.. A. Hatcher WAS entered
while he was sleeping. and handsome
watch taken from his pocket.
The Windsor Hotel, that was closed las
week. will be opened again on Monday
next. Mr. and Mrs. o. W. Kelsey have
leased the hotel. and will doubtless make
II very attractive and comfortable
resort TO the traveller. In her private
home. where Mrs. Kelsey has hitherto
dispensed hospitality 10 her friends. there
was no more graceful and gracious
hostess Now that circumstances have In
1uced her 10 enter the nob.e army of
bread winners. she will use the same
charms and efforts for the comfort OF the
guests Of the hotel.
A GERMAN.
Thursday evening a very brilliant and
delightful german took place at Hotel
Bedford. the guests OF the hotel and
quite a number Of persons from the town
participating. The dance was led by Mr.
S W. Clark. The following are some
OF the couples who threaded the intricate
mazes Of the figures: Miss Maize Hutter.
Lynchburg. with b. c. Burks. Jr; Miss
Ellerson Richmond, with c. p. OHara;
Miss Irene Ellerby. Greensboro, Ala
with D. j. Parr. Jr.; hliss Mary Z. Cobb,
Greensboro, Ala, with J. r. Grey, Jr.;
Miss Rosalie Il. Smith. with Dr. A. b.
Clayton; Miss Virginia +. Mosby. Rich
mond, with Mr.. Gordon Jones: Miss Mary
l.. Gray. Petersburg. with III. ]. Thur
man. Miss Minnie Nichols, with A. 9.
Moore, Misses Stanard and Mamie Crit
fin. with Wharton and Malcolm Griffin;
Miss Ellen Davis. with j. w. Judd Mrs.
+. T. Grymes, Richmond, with c. a.
Shipman.
Mrs c. l.. Mosby gracefully did the
honors OF chaperon.
The stays were Messrs p X Arthur
and Robert and George Basby, Of Rich
mond.
A CONCERT.
On Friday evening a charming concert
under the direction OF Mr.. Johnson Nor
riss. Of Petersburg. took place I'm the au-
dance hall of Belmont Seminary. 1t was
FOR the benefit of ST. Johns circle OF
Kings Daughters. The programme was
a skilful combination of classic and
popular music. suited to all tastes, and
was carried out most successfully. Some
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were Professor Schehlmann, ID. T.
Walker. and Mss Ruta Harris. OF Lynch
burg; Professor Schlehtendal. of Staun-
ION; Misses While Graves and LILY
Kasey, OF Bedford City, and several gem
tlemen Of the place. among whom Mr..
j. NJ Daniel shone conspicuous IN his
"old Virginia" melodies. with banjo ac-
COMPARTMENTS, which elicited enthusias-
tic applause.
Bedford IS famous for its impromptu
entertainments. and this adds another
laurel 20 her crown.
Messrs. George and Robert Bagby Of
Richmond, are the guests OF Mr. j. L.
Campbell
Mr.. Frank sutor. Phi D.. OF Alexandria.
is visiting the family Of Mr.. G. A. Nichols,
at Three Offers.
Mrs. 0. A. s.edge. Of Norfolk, is visit
Ing at the Misses Smiths.
William Eubank and family are at Nir-
glnia Beach.
Miss Lula Smith left Wednesday for a
visit 10 Hampton and Richmond.
Mrs. ]. o. Fitchett. OF Surry. with two
children. are the guests Of Mrs. II. W.
Jones.
Mrs. B. +. Reese OF Kansas City, Mo-,
Is visiting her father DR.. c. 4. Board.
Mrs. Alice shannon. Of Giles county, is
visiting relatives at her former home here.
Miss Minnie Daniel is visiting Miss
Alice Cafe at PULASKI City.
Mr.. Mitchell Humphries. who has re-
Gently returned from Germany, IS visit
ing his brother. Mr.. II. o. Humphrles. He
plays with exquisite touch and taste on
the violin. having the soul OF music as
his gifted father, John o. Humphries, had
o. poetry.
Rev. T. w. Jones. who has been absent
for the past month at Marshall Tex,
investigating a call he received 20 a
church there. will return to-day and oc-
cupy hts pulpit tomorrow. His decision
Is awaited With much solicitude by his
church and the community generally, as
he has during the eight years Of his rec
torship here made a deep impression for
good.
Rev. r. 3. Egsleston. who IS slowly
conyalescing from an attack OF fever, VIII
as soon as able leave for change OF
scene.