The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-21
THE FIREMEN'S BENEFIT
4 MOST SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAIN
MENTAL LEADER HALL.
Mrs, s. &. Nunnaily EDtertains Most Pleas
antiy Her Friends at a Reception.
Other Manchester News,
MANCHESTER BUREAU, RICHMOND TIMES,
No. ll2l HULL STREhT. BEsrTIE BLOCK

| MANCHESTER BUREAU, RICHMOND TIMES,
| No ll2l HULL STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK.
The performance at Leader Hall, for
the benefit Of the Manchester Fire De-
partment, last night. was a grand sue
cess. The different numbers OF the spe>
olalists were well-rendered, and the APP
probation Of the entertainment was evil
Oenced by the applause given the perform
ers There was a large crowd In attend
ance. The performance VIII probably be
repeated.
Mr.. Archie Crostlck had his foot
very badly mashed n Leader Hal
last night while moving piano.
Mr.. Crostck was assisting IN az
ranging the piano in the firemen's
benefit performance. In some manner
the instrument was turned upon him, and
mashed his foot very badly lie was
taken TO his home on Sixth and Everett
streets in wagon, where he had the
loot dressed, and IS now resting quietly.
\ DELIGHTFUL PARTY.
a pleasant time was spent at a party
given at the residence Of Mrs. S. c. Nun
naily In Swansboro, Friday night Those
! present spent the evening pleasantly In
games ana music. Among those present
were Misses Maggie DObbins, Maud
| chapman, Argenia Starke. Gertrude
! Starke. Edna Starke. Beulah williams.
Idoa Starke, Lena Starke Viola Nun
| haIy' Eva Namely, Lena Hatch. and
| Betty Nance; Messrs. Charles Crawford.
Eddie Waymack. Stanley Henry. Russell
Snarp' Henry Kahn Emmett Holmes.
Thomas Scott. Marshall James, Lennie
] StdIhe' Wilie Morris. Harry Jackson. Ed
ole Sharp IIltOn Baugh and Isaac Kahn.
DEATH OF MRS. CORDREY.
Mrs Bette Cordrey died IN her 43d year
a, her Iate residence. No. 1923 semmes
9'Ice| Yesterday morning at o'clock
NIs. Cordrey was taken sick with pneu-
| mona several weeks ago
Sne leaves eight children and a devot-
eq husband 10 mourn her loss
iier funeral will take place from the res
iuchce TINS afternoon at o'clock Rev. J.
a, spencer Of the Cowardin-Avenue
christian church. will ohlciate The inter
ment viii be in Maury Cemetery.
FUNERAL OF LOUISE ALDEN.
The funeral Of Mary Louise. the infant
child Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. a. Alden, whose
death occurred a her parents residence.
4v CoWardin avenue. Friday afternoon.
took place at the grave in Maury ceme-
terry at z:D o o'clock Yesterday afternoon.
The little ones death was quite unex-
pocted, as she had been I'm good health
up 10 few days ago.
THE BIRTHDAY FETE.
The birthday fete by the ladies' OF
Meade Memorial church at the residence
OF Mr.. Andrew Snelings on Porter street
Friday night was grand success both So
clally and financially.
Misses Agnes Walker and Carrie Va
den received the guests at the door. The
ladies who had charge of the delightful
ofalr were Mrs. Peter Warrick. Miss Ru-
by Hodeker Mrs. a. T. Snellings. Mrs.
W. B. Cox Mrs. y. Z. owen, Jr.. Mrs.
John II. Ingram. Mrs.-A. Royal. Mrs.
Blanche Drewry. Mrs. John Cratz. Mrs
w. NJ Page. Mrs. j. II. Whitlock. and Il.
VI. Fendlcy.
The ladies' who served refreshments
We're Miss Lena Warrick. Mrs. w. w
Friend Mrs. john Morris. Miss Minnie
Leo Drewry. and Miss Kate Drewry
Those taking part I'm tho musical pro-
Nellie Rogers. Miss collie Lowell. Mr.. and
Mrs Lee. Mr. y. W. Nunnany. and Mr..
Richard Baker
THE COLONIAL PARTY.
The Colonial Party nj Mrs l.. y. Cheat
hams Friday night under the auspices Of
the ladies OF Central Methodist church.
was q delightful affair.
The house was crowded. and those who
We're fortunate 20 be present. spent q
most enjoyable evening.
Mrs. ". Hugh owens represented Geo.
Washington and Miss Alma owen was
Martha Washington. The Rotations OF
Misses Minnie jones and Gertrude Allen
were we'll received. and the musical num-
beers ON the programme were delightfully."-
rendered.
AIR. w. Hay Garnett. counsel for Mr..
Geo. Payne. whose dog bit the little son
of Mr. Joseph J.. Lee several days age,
appeared before the Mayor yesterday
morning and argued FOR a new trial
lie asked the court to reopen the case
and grant them a new trial as he had
new evidence 10 Introduce. The Court
granted the request. and Will try the
case Monday
FROM THE CHURCHES.
Rev. A. G. Brown. d. D.. Presiding FL
der of Richmond District VIII p4eapn az
Central church at il 4. VI. to-day. AT
night the pastor. SUBJECT. Unseen Beau
w." Epworth League prayer services az
T l.. NJ Solo at night by sweet singer
from Richmond. -..,.,
etrlot church tomorrow. The doors Of
H.. church will be opened fer the reccD-
atom of new members at the morning
services. Dr. a. G.. Brown VIII preach al |
ms T Ii,' viii be an old-fashion class and |
exnrrience meeting at T.. NJ. Preaching |
" sar1ices mt West-End church to-mor- |
row. sunday School at $3.50 A. NJ, SER
,,t,ee III III A. NJ. and l.i5 i. NJ. by the |
rastor. Rev. w. r. Williams.
Euworth League meetings At ana |
=. NJ All invited.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
The guard rails az HuI ana Decatur |
streets. on Fifteenth street that was |
ordered by the Council at the suggestion !
of Councilman Nelson. have been put ia
position.
Air Eddy Burton lett FOR Washington (
on tie O'Clock train. He Will be the /
guest Of his brother until after the inaug-
uratlOn.
There viii be an important meeting OF
tie Ere Department Monday night.
Miss Ieponthal. Of North Carolina, IS
visiting the Misses Webster, on Porter
street.
air. Bud Wiltshire. who has been visit
ing - parents. on Porter street. has
returned 10 his home. in Danviuo, Va.
Mr.. ". j Carter has returned 70 the
city.
The mother Of Rev. Ben. Dennis. who
mas been quite sick. IS reported TO be a
little improved
Mr.. Barney Osterbine. who was report !
ed lost Thursday night. has arrived home
safe. lie stopped al his brothers on his ,
way to his residence.
His horse became tired OF waiting and |
went home without him. When Mr.. Os-
.erbine discovered this he cut through the
woods and got hcme before his son re-
turned from Swansboro.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad has
made the Relief Committee a present CT
4 car load OF coal for the poor OF the city.
Mr.. W. Ben Davis paid the judgment