Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-27

carry on the Work, Dul il mas bOhc III
ward from the day OF its birth TO It's
present commanding position among or
CARNATIONS for training the young In
habits OF holiness and truth.
THE MOTHER or THE CHURCH.
The school, i'm this case. IS mother 10
the church From its scholars and
teachers grew Fifth-Sreet Methodist
church. During its history the follow
ing gentlemen have been among It's lead
ers Messrs. !. G. Wells. a. G. Dun
ford. Charles V. Green. John II. Busby
and the present energetic and untiring
superintendent. Mr.. Simon p. Jones.
Mr.. Jones has sustained this relation
TO the school for four consecutive years,
and in this period it's membership has
grown from less than 300 10 500.
A school I'm Danville is the largest in
membership of the Methodist schools in
the state: Unlon-Station. in Rich
mond. ranks next, and then comes
Fifth-Street school. With such
history behind it, and with such
glorious promises Of life Of in
creasing usefulness it is not strange
that to-day viii be one Of especial de-
light and rejoicing as the anniversary
of the school. Coupled most appropri-
atey with this is the Chlldren's-Day,
which is always observed on the schools
birthday.
PROGRAMME OF THE CELEBRA-
TION.
An elaborate programme has been ar
ranged for this occasion, and rare
treat of music and recitation is in store
for those who will pack the main room
Of the church this evening. 1t is as fol
lows
Song, "Halleujah"' by the choir.
Prayer.
A welcome by Norman Bingham.
Address on Missions. Grace Napier.
Dialogue, by Louise Reams and Louise
Phelps.
'Tll Try" by Perry Green.
Address, by the pastor, Rev. ]. o. Bab-
cock.
Music-"o. That Had Wings To Fly"
duet and chorus.
Recitation. by six little girls and boys.
''The Children's Crusade" Katie Jones.
The Flowers Girls.
Nusic-"Joy and Gladness"-by the
choir.
Recitation. by FIVE little girls.
Address on Sunday School, Curtis
Bailey.
Music-"My God and My AL"
Benedction.
There will be no night service.
MANCHESTER DELEGATES.
Interest I'm the method of elccting dele
gates to the convention at Roanoke con-
Times TO increase. There seem 10 be
wide differences of opinion In this respect
between the friends of the two most
prominent candidates FOR guhernatorial
honors. Some on each side have expressed
themselves in favor of ana contributed
to primary; others want ward meet
ines. while still others favor a mass
meeting of the citizens In Leader build
ing. where the delegates 10 the Roanoke
convention may be chosen.
There is a strong feeling on this side OF
the river against the minority reprcsen-
tation plan. ana Captain a. c. Attldsson
chairman Of the City Central Commit
tee. said yesterday that if such were
adopted in Manchester as prevailed IN
Richmond he would sever his connection
with the committee.
There will be a meeting OF Mr.. Ely
sons friends Tuesday night, and matters
pertaining TO his success I'm this city will
be discussed. \ few OF his friends met
Friday night and informally discussed
the situation.
A SNATCH THIEF.
4 warrant was issued last night at the
instance OF Albert wellington (co.ored)
charging Cornelius Hicks also cclOfcu)
with stealing 81 from him. Albert says he
was standing near stan with the
money in his hand. when the man
with a Roman name came by him and
snatched the money and ran. No arrest
had been made at a late hour.
sCNSTROKE. THEN DEATH.
David Goode. a colorcd driver at Red
ford's bfick-yard. died suddenly yester-
day morning about 10 clock Goode.
who was about @ years o! age was IN
the act or loading his cart when he
reeici and fen TO the ground. The hands
in the yard rushed 20 his assistance.
They saw that the old man was bad OF.
and a messenger was sent Immediately
for DR. Lawrence Ingram Or. Incram
FASTENED 10 Goodies assistance. bat be-
fore his arrival tho OLD man had breathed
his last On examining the deceased.
the physician came 10 the conclusion that
Coode died from heart failure. produced
BY snnstroke.
BRICK IN THE BREAST.
Mr.. william Logan. who was struck
IN the breast with a brick Friday night b,
strange man. WAS an right yesterday
Mr.. Logan was sitting Ia his porch that
night about o'clock. when he heard a
noise IN the backyard and on going &c
see the cause discovered stranae man