The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-03

interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
gems and other Matters.


Union-station Methodit church. Rev.
George c. vandersllce. pastor. Subjects
IL A. NJ, &" Christ is King" I:S0 r. NJ,
The Prospect"
Miss Gertrude L. Jackson, who has
been spending the holidays with Mrs. J.
II. Gardner, has returned home
The funeral Of Mr.. George Williams
Jones. who died at his fathers home, IN
Barton Heights, Friday. will take place
this afternoon from that residence.
The Committee on Light. which was
scheduled TO meet at the City Hail New
Years night. failed to get quorum. only
Messrs. Noble. White. and Vaughan be-
ing present
Mary NJ Thomas wac yesterday arrest
ed by Sergeant John T. Hall on tho
charge Of stealing some articles OF wear
ing apparel from James Powell
Mr.. Wilson williams who has been
spending a few days in and around Rich
mond has returned to his office In Bal
timore.
Rabbi J. b. Baruch. late OF Scranton.
Pa, will lecture to-day at p. NJ. at
Sir Moses Montehore Synagogue. All will
be welcome.
The music at the First Baptist church
to-day Will be repetition or the best
OF the Christmas numbers rendered last
Sunday.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Margaret
Herbig, wife OF Mr.. William H. Herbig.
took place yesterday afternoon from
Christ church. A large number Of friends
of the lamented lady were present.
Mr.. j. II. Powell, one OF the guards OF
the Virginia State Penitentiary. has gone
TO Henry county after James ID. Murphy,
who was sentenced to serve two years
term.
The revival meetings at the Almshouse
closed Friday night with a number OF
conversions Superintendent Davis Is
busy issuing wood, shoes. ETC., TO tho
poor.
Sergeant Alex. Tomlmon Is stili con-
fined to his rooms by illness, and Ofiioer
r. j. Wren is doing detail work at head
quarters.
Mr.. H. O. Williams. former State Sec
rotary OF the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. will conduct the service at
Broad-Street Mission tonight at
o'clock.
Rev. ]. T. Mastin. of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church. will preach at Union
Gospel Mission. corner OF Eighth and
Main streets, this afternoon at
o'clock.
The Christmas music rendered at Park
Place church, Richmond. will be repeated
to-day. morning and night, the accom-
panments beng played by the Blues
Band.
Messrs. Baptist e. Saunders have Just
gotten out an admirable calendar for 1897.
The calendar Is Of neat workmanship,
attractive In appearance. and is an in
dispensble adjunct to every home.
trip 10 Italy to visit relatives. They VIII
city Monday evening for an extended
trip to Italy to visit relative. They VIII
sail from New York on the elegant steam
ship Columbia Tuesday. Their many
friends wish them a safe Journey.
Miss Katherine Jones. teacher OF piano
Mt the Womans College and Miss Edna
Rainey OF Texas one Of her pupils. re-
turned yesterday from New York. where
they have spent ten days hearing opera.
symphony. and oratorio.
An alarm Of fire sent In at 1:i0 O'Clock
Yesterday afternoon from box ~ was
caused by foul flue In the residence.
No. az east Leigh street. There was no
damage.
w. j. Bryan has accepted an invitation
from Hon. r. g. Southall. OF Amelia
county. TO be his guest next fall and join
certain other prominent citizens in an
old-tme deer hunt.