Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-25
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Judge S. Il. Witt-May his shadow
never grow less. nor his jollity decrease
Mr. James b. Elam-That his real es-
tate" may be one of happiness and pros
perity.
Justice John ]. Crutchneld-That he
may long live to dispense Justice, tenn
pered with mercy"
Mr.. oscar Swineford-That tho beauty
of his calendars may increase with each
succeeding year.
Dir. David n. McCaw-That he may be
the best man" in fact at the next we'd
ding he attends.
Mr. u. Il. Rood-That he may be able
ere long TO talk 20 New York from his
Office in this city.
Captain Meriwether Jones-That he may
be able 20 hold his breath when he next
uses a blow-pipe.
Squire Charles T. Jones-That he may
be the first Mayor of Swansboro, and be
elected by 100000 votes.
Mr.. II. l.. Watkins-That In his new
position he may meet with even greater
success than in the past
Judge r. Ashby Wickham-That the
land of Henrico may become as fertile
as the Valley OF the Nile.
Mr.. Goodman Davis-That he may never
ma an evening on MS HdhuS n''h"uN -
Masonic meeting to attend
Colonel Fred. Pleasants-That the
Grand Lodge treasurership may be his so
long as ne cares TO hold 1t.
Mr.. c. w. Morriss-That he may always
find purchasers in abundance for the yel-
low pasteboards he disposes Of.
Colonel c. +. Z. Burgwyn-That his
tugs may always float hereafter and not
81. 10 hot
Mr. Jefferson Wallace-That the Powha-
tan braves may increase in strength and
numbers under his administration.
Mr. Thomas Boudar-That he may have
other occasions for his display Of hero
ism, and live as long as baseball lasts.
Mr. d. J.. Pulllam-That he may live to
see a school building on every block, ana
have plenty of money to run them all.
Captain John O'Brien-That his great
faithfulness to duty may never grow less,
but be an example to all his townsmen.
Hon. George ID. CarteT-That his present
plans underway may yield to him for-
tune sufficient to realize his anticipations
Mr.. Josiah Ryland, Jr.-That the office
of Second Auditor may be retained as
long as II has such an efficient incumbent
Mr.. ]. w. Richardson-That he may
ultimately be able TO produce a good CROP
Of cotton on the Capitol Square.
Mr.. +. A. Catlin-That he may find
time this winter to renew his acquaint-
ance with the boys Of the Breezy-Point
Club
Judge e. c. Minor-That he may Ions
live to expound the law" and viii
equity" decide questions of public i'm
port.
Mr.. Murray NJ. McGuire-That he may
| develop into a 33d-degree rooter, and have
large crowds at his baseball games mex
| season.
Major b. F. Howard-May he never
have cause to blush for his finest, an'
| may he get them all into his SUNDAY
| school.
| MI Raymond Brown-That he may IN
| crease his speed TO 1000 words minute
| eclipse the worlds record, ana Always "
| kept busy.
| Judge William I. Clopton-That a mil
| lion wears from now will find MN a.
| ,,ovng looking and warm-hearted as M
| is to-day.
| Captain Charles F. Taylor-That n
NAV never miss another theatrical per
Torrance or a fire during the rest OF HI
| natural life.
| Mr. John r. Williams-That he may no
| eurfer from an attack of Klondicits unit
| he has mined every inch or ground
| Buckingham.
| Colonel John s. Harwood-That he ma
| some day be called upon to occupy IN
| highest office within the gift of his Eel
low Virginians.
Dr. w. w. Parker-That his life or use
| fulness may be long continued, ana ina
his hopes OF a fortune from ms oll-"eil
may be realized.
| Mr. Shepherd Webb-That his QUARTET
NAV always be in good voice, and tina
he NAV never be without some one |
pump his organ.
Mr.. Charles Comstock-That he ma
soon have to enlarge his works to suppl
the Christians and heather of other laho
with his vehicles.
| Mr.. J. w. Bronaugh, Jr.-That he ma
get a machine which will keep books an
fthat his greatest work and worry ma
be to draw his salary.
| MIR. Charles M. Wallace-That he ma
continue to grow in public usefulnes
until he is called upon to enter GA
Reeds little gathering.
Mr.. James T. Ferriter-That he ma
long live to meet in annual reunion n
comrades of Pegrams Battalion, n
famous RED Artillery"
Mr. George 1. Herrng-That he ma
live many years yet as an example 10 u
youth of the princely manners or u
old Virginia gentleman.
Mr.. Henry Hutzler-That he may som
day get married himself, instead OF ac
ing as the best man for the other telloV
who get caught in the net.
Captain A. C. Attkisson-That he ma
|
tation as a forensic orator and pros
cutting attorney not wane.
Judge George l.. Christian-That
may live TO see the Chamber of Cor
merce succeed in making Richmond u
s greatest city in the South
Hon. William f. Reddy-That he m'
? ever prove a good "fellow-servant,' ALI
! as he has ever been to the peoples int
} rest, and the public welfare
Mr.. Ben Weisiger-That he may exc
= all other Republican postmasters' al
: four years from now turn the once oN
, | TO a good Democratic friend.
Captain c. A. Taylor-That he mi
I soon recover his wonted strength al
! | be able to mingle with MS 1rlends al
2 | attend the cavalry reunions.
Hon Elben c. Folkes-That he ms
' never want for chewing tobacco, or 10
| mat fearlessness of speech which no
: | marks him as a coming man.
Mr.. T. Wilbur Chelf-That he may
e able TO compound restorative whe.e'
4 he NAV cultivate a hirsute growth IN
e will permit him 10 wear bangs
Mr. Everett Redford-That he may,
,ba near future. be able TO get suit
clothes TO fit him without ordering a 50
y ciaI consignment OF cloth therefor.
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