The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-02
NEW YEAR OBSERVANCE.
now THH FIRST DaY or NINETY.
shyEy UsS Spent.
49, ra,tle nusin~ss Done Many Church
tutertaio,neuts--slan Social
Affairs.


The frs; day OF the new year was quiet
~ observed in Richmond by old and
Young. Some fireworks were set on as
, 8 the usual custom, but the main obser-
vance OF the annual holiday was among
the children. In whose behalf numerous
entertainments were held at various
churches.
AT ST. MARY'S.
Prom until o clock yesterday after
noon a New Years entertainment was
held at st. Mary's Hal! Cor the children
of 81. Mary's church. Tho hall was beau
tfuny decorated with oVergIeehs ano
fiags, while tasteful booths were dfranB-
cd around the room.
The hall was crowded almost to the
limit during the afternoon, and the ih-
teresting programme. which had peeh
prepared, was heartily enjoyed. Inc
event OF the afternoon was the appear
ance OF old Santa Claus himself. who dis
tributcd presents to the eager niue ones
The now years entertainments IN tne
lscturc-room of the Third fresDytcilAh
church. at o'clock yesterday AFTERNOON;
was the occasion Tor a great BatheIlhE "a
children. and their parents. Ihc ~ ~.
cises were conducted by the pastor, ny,
Charles X. Hyde, ana Supeilntc,uciO
Peasants. Of the Sunday-school. Iherc
was singing and enjoyable recitd'i0hS 10y
the Hltlo ones. The feature OF thc o.
tAtlOn. apart rum Nif' 49,
presents was "A monographs concert uh-
Ger the direction OF COlOnel I. l.. NC
Cluor After explaining the mechanism %
the machine. Coionei Mcclucf luIieu ",
the electric current, and the strains oil
the HONEYMOON Marcn, i.lulttu IN
press Extravaganza" and the Wash
ington Post March" delighted the au-
dience both old and young.
MANY SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
There were many social affairs in Rich
mond last night IN honor OF the infant
year and during the day business was
almost entirely suspended. The city Han
courts were closed after ~ o clock. with
the exception of the Hastings and Cham
Gerry. which were kept open until o clock
by Messrs Christian ana P0indeXter who
had rather work than not.
All OF the offices in the Capitol build
ing were closed. and the pOstcfice OBJ
served Sunday hours.
The Executive Committee Of the Grain
and Cotton Exchange Of Richmond. is
sued an order closing the Exchange yes
terday January lst. and to-day. and they
will reopen for business for the first time
in the new year on January 4. 1891
The freight depot Of the Richmond and
Petersburg Railroad Company was closed
yesterday.
Miss Sallie Wrav. Of $40 west Cary
street. gave New-Year s-Evo party
Thursday night. thus anording number
OF her friends pleasant way 10 see the
advent of 1897. A collation. was served
AZ midnight. The following were present.
Misses Jennie and Nettie Gates Laura
Ferneyhough. Lillian Wray. Annie Han
kins. Carrie Stone. Grace Price. and
Florence Johnson. Messrs. NJ. l.. liutchin-
son. j. b. Morton. w. T. Bowling. T. II.
Bell. &. Coles. &. 9. Garrett W. NJ.
Myers NJ Bell. w. w Payne. and II.
sUNDAY-sCHOOL CELEBRATIONS.
The annual Christmas tree was given
by the Fulton Baptist Sunday school
last evening. There was music and other
amusemcnts. and many toys and sweets
af-fribf- tod little
10 make their hearts glad. The occasion
was thoroughly enjoyed by every one OF
the children present.
The Christmas celebration OF the Sab
bath school of the Church of the Cove
nant was held last night The entertain
Ment was beautiful and very artistic. II
was arranged by Superintendent Parsons.
There was singing. with responsive read
ings and prayer with AN address by the
pastor The children received presents,
and, together with the large audience.
greatly enjoyed the entertainment.
OTHER NEW YEAR EVENTS.
HrOud-Street mission dealt out many
grains Of comfort TO the poor people and
the wandering OutCasts last night at the
chapel. on Broad street. Coffee and
sandwiches were dealt out with lavish
hand. ana many OF the poor people TOOK
their pockets fun Of sandwiches away
The Young Ladies' Circle Of Industry
OF Centenary church gave a beautiful
silver tea al the parsonage. on Fifth
pleasant one. and a large company OF
ladies and gentlemen became the guests
of Or. and Mrs. Tudor. The hostess was
very handsome in black velvet with dia-
mond ornaments. and most charmingiy
received the visitors.
Miss Bella Walden's dancing class gave
masquerade ball at Scanger Halle last
night There were about twenty-five cOu-
pies, ana many fantastic and attractive
costumes were displayed. Dancing was
kept up until a late hour.
AT THE JEFFERSON.
A delightful bill Of fare was prepared
for the New Years dinner from 6 TO i.
NJ. at the jefferson yesterday. and large
number Of people came i'm 10 enjoy il. be-
sides the guests Of the house.
Messrs Ainsie 4 Webster managers
of the jefferson. are very cheerful re-
gardng the outlook for the winter and
spring season of the house
They are I'm receipt OF numerous letters
and kilograms from people North and
South engaging rooms and they conf
IDENTIFY expect large crowd as soon as
the holiday season. when everybody tries
&c be at home Is over.
The success OF the European style fca-
turc Of The house has been marked and
gratifying since its Introduction.