Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-16
EASTERN SHORE cONvoCATIoN.
Interesting and Profitable Meeting
Mighty CoOn-Hunter.

ONANCOCK, VA, November l5.-(Spe-
cial)-The autumn session of the Nor
: folk convocation was held during the
past week, at Emmanuel church, in the
northern Fart OF Accomac. There was
good attendance of the clergy, and large
congregations were present throughout
the meeting. The extensive programme
arranged by the Rev. Hickman 5. Sim
norman, rector of Accomac parish, was
well carried out. The papers and dis
cussion were all interesting. and seve-
raj fine sermons were preached by visit
ing ministers during the session.
Much qualification was expressed py
the visiting clergymen at the Work when
Mr.. Simmerman has been, ana Is
still. doing to revive the Episcopal
Church in Northern Accomac. the meet
ing was a very pleasant and proh-
table one, ana all the visitors were de-
lighted with their hospitable entertain
ment by the good people VINO i've
around Jenklns's Bridge
During his recent visit to this county,
Bishop Randolph arranged TO nave ser
vices held regularly hereafter at 81
James church, at Accomac Courthouse
and ST Georges church. at Pungoteague,
which have been closed for the past
ten months. The Rev. Mr. Simmermah'
rector Of Accomac parish. is to hoid SER
yicos in 81 lanes. and the Rev. Carey
Gamble of Onancock. in st. Georges.
tiu the Bishop can arrange TO send q
ministers to take regular charge OF
these churches. NJ.
The next meeting of the Baptist Pas
tors Conference for Accomac VIII De
held at the parsonage in OnancocK next
Wednesday.
Mrs. 70. w. Palmer, of Northampton,
has recently returned from WISH 10
her father, Henry Shockley, Esq" VIM
resides in Wicomico county, Oh the
eastern Shore of Maryland, and VINO Is
now about to enter his 9ith year IN
spite OF his advanced age ne Is sun h"to
and hearty, and takes much pleasure ia
superyising everything about ms larin H.
He has IS children, 80 grandchildren, ~
areat-qrandehildren. and great-great-
grandchildren. Mr.. John Carroll, or the
cane Charles Light. himself Maryland
man wants TO know if anybody IN VIZ
ginia can beat this record. ,oro
Mr. John Phillips, the Eastern ohoie
Ninrod who resides near AccoNiao
Courthouse has opened the fall cainpa'Sn
against coons and 'possums, freeing 49,,
and baeging six varmints In one MS.
This .'rnighty hunter" has seen some w.
derful sights in his midnight excur s'o '9
toroueh the forests and swampS Oh 'h'
Eastern Shore. ,,o.,horop-
Mrs DIR. p. A. FitZhugh, OF NorthaHlp-
TON who was partially paralyzed se'ei"i
weeks ago. Is reported 10 be nuch m
proved This will be glad news 10 hei
hosts OF friends throughout virginia.
Mr.. S. Upshur Hopkins. Iornie'y %
this town. has resigned MS postum 90
instructor in Harvard University 70 az
cent an offer from the Pennsylvania Hai'-
road Company. . =, nam
more has been spending the past week
with her cousin, MISS Sauie D'''''
Accomac Courthouse
Nrs Austin Brockenbrough. or NORTH
amnton who has been dangerously III,
has recovered sufficiently TO enable MS.
m 90 TO Charlottesville. where she hss a
son attending the Law Scnooi ol wv
University OF Virginia .,, ,a,t
Ny Harry West, OF OnancocK' lei.
Yesterday Cor Richmond, where ne VIZ
attend the University College OF Meo'-
cine. .,,,,,o,,, oo-
,atad nv Mrs. Peareth OF Englahu, IA
,,,or,o-v az her son, who died IN Nof'h-
ononton county some years ago, has peVh
nut I'm it's place IN the rear OF 'ie enan '
Gel Of Christ Episcopal church, at has-,
VILE. 1t is a handsome work OF art ana ana
adds greatly to the beauty OF TINS
churchly ediice.
Miss Elizabeth Armistead Taylor and
MISS Sally Ridley Jones. two OF Norfoik
talent Il singers. VIII sing In concerts 10
he held in Onancock. Esstvilie. and cape
charles during the coming week.
old Boreas came rushing down on the
wings OF the north wind Thursday night.
since which tima regular winter weather
has nreyailed here.