Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-27
APPEARANCES.
Charming Eeception-surSica
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

TAPPAHANNOCK. January 26-Rev.
William J. Morton preached in ST. Johns
Episcopal church here yesterday to q
congregation that filled the building. Mr..
Morton has met with warm reception
frem the people of this section. and is
liked by all Mrs. MortOns many friends
Will be sorry TO learn that she is SUI
fering from a slight attack OF the Silp
Mr.. George William Garrett, VINO, with
his family has been spending the winter
months at the Virginia Hotel. mas ike
wise been a sufferer from Il lisnt attack
of grip but / am glad 10 report nm as
out, and almost entirely recovered.
The Virginia Hotel was the scene OF q
charming reception last Friday night
given by Mrs George Scott 10 Miss Cha
Garnett and her friends. The occasion
was thoroughly enjoyed by All VINO were
fortunate enough 10 be included in the
roll of guests. Miss Garrett has been
deservedly popular with all since coming
10 Tappahannock, and Mrs. Scott is a
very queen of hostesses, so the occasion
could be nothing but highly enjoyable.
OYSTERING.
Oysters are being probably taken now
on the oyster-rocks Immediately below
Tappahannock. and several boats may be
seen at the work every suitable DAY
A fieshet ruined these rocks several years
ago. bur the bivalve seems 10 have re-
v.ved and 10 have so multiplied as 10
make longing the rocks again profitable
movement IS on foot 10 secure the
establishment of an express Office mere.
There Is also a revival of talk about
establishing an refractory and steam
laundry. our hustling townsman. Mr.. W.
+. billiard, has offered 10 furnish the
power for the laundry from MS planinS-
mill If this can be satisfactorily ar
ranged. / feel safe IN saying Tappahan-
mock will have the laundry at once.
SURGICAL OPERATION.
A week ago DR.. W. b. Robinson per-
formed a surgical operation here that
would have attracted the attention Of
the profession but or the well-knOwn
modesty of the gentleman, which prompts
him 10 speak very reservedly concerning
his own accomplishments. Without any
special preparation the Doctor removed
a fibrous tumor from the windpipe Of
Mrs. SOuthworth, wife Of our popular ana
esteemed Circuit and COunty-Court Clerk.
The tumor had been growing for years.
and Mrs. SOuthWOrtht had been ADVISED
not to have IL removed, because Of the
extreme danger OF the operation. But as
Il was affecting her breathing, the plucky
lady determined TO have II removed at
all hazards. and told Dr. Robinson 10
cut IL out When finally removed the
tumor was over three inches in length,
and nearly two Ia diameter. The many
friends OF MT ana MIS-. SoutnwoItn VIII
be glad 10 know that Mrs SCuthWortn
has almost entirely recovered from the
operation. which relieved her entirely,
and IS going about as usual
Hon. Il. X. IS. NIlSNls Judge OF our
Circuit Court. has issued an order for a
special term OF his court TO be ncld here
on February 9Th and succeeding days
OF that week. IL IS understood by the
bar that Judge Barton will also be pres
ent. and will hear certain cases on the
docket. which, because Of previous con-
nection with as counsel. Judge Wright
declines 10 decide
SKATING.
The people OF this place. young and
old have been enjoying the skating or
every suitable day for some time. and
on many days that seemed entirely too
warm 10 permit Of the pastlme the ice
or SCOTS mill-pOnd was bearing a merry.
gliding. shouting. throng. Even Saturday
last a remaining skirt OF fee a couple of
hundred yards long. which is entirely
sheltered from the sun by the hills. was
pressed into service. Though the fee
cracked ominously II bore the crowd
safely tn the shades OF evening drove
them 10 their homes. Many ladies here
are expert on the ice, and many more are
learning. When there is room for the
game, without interfering with the plea
sure OF those who do not care to play
DANDY" on the ice Is the order OF the
day. and doctors. lawyers. merchants
and all classes OF our citizens join the
boys I'm game that for excitement and
enthusiasm lays a college football con-
test Ina the shade.