Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-05
BEDFORD CITY.
CELEBRATION OF THE sEMI-CEN-
TENNIAL OF A CHURCH.
Very Interesting Services Lasting
Several Days-A Delightful Gypsy
Ten-The Participnnts-FarI Guests.
Other Personal Notes.


The church was most artistically and ex-
Quisitely adorned with growing plants,
among which Mains OF several varieties
and the long, graceful plumes OF ferns
were most auspicIous. Upon the table
was a cross OF golden Blossoms with
background OF green, contrasting har-
moniously with the green and goid
draperies used on the occasion. The SER
vices were introduced by Rev. Robert
w. Forsyth. OF Baltimore, former rec
tor of the church. Rev. Dallas Tucker,
the rector now in charge. and Rev. I.
w. Jones, OF Marshall, Tex. also
former rector participated. The sermon
was delivered by Rev. j. u Lloyd. ID. d.,
OF Lynchburg. for a number Of years
in charge of this church. The earnest,
able address was listened to with the
deepest attention by the large congre-
CATION. At its conclusion the communion
was administered.
Friday morning there was service, and
the sermon was delivered by Rev. Robert
Patton, of Roanoke, on the text, BE we
therefore, perfect" dealing with the
ideals of life and the stability of the
perfect ideal-Christ. The entire service
was most impressive.
In the afternoon, beginning at o'clock,
a reception was held at the rectory for
the children OF the church. who each
contributed a growing plant of some de-
scription, which was planted In the
grounds in memory of the half century
of the church's career. Later on, the
older members of the church and Episco-
palans visiting the town were received
with much grace and cordially by Mrs.
Tucker and committees Of ladies, and to
all delightful refreshments were served.
At night numerous Chinese lanterns IL
Illuminated the spacious grounds and
heightened the effect Of the decorations.
The house, ablaze with light and hand
some adornings, was Hospitality thrown
open, and the entire occasion was
happy execution of an admirably planned
programme for social reunion Of the
church's members and friends.
HISTORY OF THE CHURCH.
This morning at IL o clock Mr.. Graham
Clayton, gentleman of the town OF
rare culture, who has the double gifts of
a faciie pen and eloquent and graceful
delivery, read paper, giving in detail
with. happy touches of wit and pathos the
history OF the church from its primitive
organization to the present time. A poem
by Mr.. Nelson Sale, upon whom the
poetic muse has laid her wand and
adorned him with the gift Of expressing
his ideas in poetry of high order, was
read with fine effect by Rev. X. w. For
sythe, who has few equals as an elocu-
ZIONIST.
In the afternoon a most interesting pa
per, prepared by DR.. l.. b. Wharton, OF
William and Mary College, who was kept
away by illness, was read with fine effect
by Hon. John Goode, his subject being
Deceased Ministers of the Church" Mr..
r. ID. Buford read an admirable paper on
Deceased Laymen." and Miss l.. NJ. Bur
well one on Deceased Women"
These very interesting exercises will be
concluded tomorrow by three services,
the final one being hlilelujah service al
night The entire occasion has been pro-
ductiye OF much pleasure and a new
impetus Of zeal and interest in the church
and the promotion of much good fellow
ship and sociability among he communi-
cants.
Hotel Bedford has again changed fits
owner. A deed recorded in the Office
Of the County Clerk states that Kate
r. Craig. Of Trenton, N. j., has puf
chased the hotel, about six acres Of
land, and the furnishings from Mrs. c.
e. and s. j.. Vaughan. Mr. Vaughan
bought the property about year ago
for $4,000. exchanging for it property
valued at 5000, q balance Of $4,000 be-
ing then due. The terms OF the pre-
sent sale are 81 in money, the purchaser
assuming debt of $4,000, $500 of the
original sum having been previously
paid.
GYPSY TEA.
charming gypsy tea was given Tues
day evening In honor Of Miss Mamie
grounds of Mr.. Fred. Won Roy, about
five miles distant The merry party
went to the scene Of the evening festivi-
ties i'm buggies. The following were the
Misses Margaret Prince,
South Carolina; Minnie HUMPHREYS.
Lynchburg: Virginia and Annie Mosby.
Mamie Harper, Leesburg; Ellen Davis,
Bessie Clark, Annie Guy, Louise Quarles,
Kate Parr, Annie Jopling, Maud Bright
we'll, Eliza Cauthorn, Mary Quarles.
Mrs j. r.. Guy. The gentlemen of the
party were: Messrs w. II. Mosby, s.
w. Clark, Allen Cucullie III. j. Thur
man, c. w. Thomas. j. r. Guy, Jr.,
II. h. Mosby, Walter HUMPHREYS,
Ernest Parrack, Landon Lowry, Henry
Guy. Robert Quarles Lewis Burks, and
Robert Preston. After partaking Of the
beautiful feast upon the lawn and en-
toying music, Mrs. Won Roy RECALLED
The company by serving delicious ice
cream the climax of a very enjoyable
occasion.
Mrs Tucker, of West Virginia, is the
guest of her son, Rev. Dallas Tucker.
M q l., Mosby of St Louis is
visiting friends here.
Mr.. r. NJ Curtis has secured a bust
ness position az st. Louis, and has left
10 enter upon his duties
Messrs. Robert and George Bagby, of
Richmond, are the guests at Avenel of
Mrs. w. NJ. Burwell.
Rev. Graham Lambeth, who has been
visiting his father. DR.. S. s. Lambeth,
mas returned to his charge at Hampton.
Mrs. c. H. Todd, OF Owensboro', KY,
S the guest of her mother, Mrs. Will
lam NJ. Burwell.
Mrs. Conway Howard, OF Richmond,
spent a short time this week with Mrs.
NJ p. Burks, Her daughter, Miss jamie
Howard. who accompanied her. will re-
main for longer visit.
DR.. T. r. Marshall, of the Virginia
Medical College, Richmond. has returned
rom a tour of Canada and points North
md is the auest OF his father, DR.. r.
4. Marshall.
Miss JUNE Graves has left for Char
otte " c., where she will engage in
eaching.
Misses Kate and Alberta Williams, of
are visiting Mrs. r. Nj. Cur
is.