The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-08-08
GAVE HIMSELF UP.

Walter Dickinsod. the negro man who
was arrested by officer Avis for slapping
his wife. gave himself up yesterday morn
ing. He was tried by Squire G. II. Jones
Of Swansboro Friday and fined $3.50, but
was absent at the time as he failed 10
answer when his name was called, al
though under bail bond for his appear
ance.
lie was locked up until his fine could be
paid.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
Toney's Hall looked like a school room
yesterday There were ffty-two people
who were examined for the three posi-
lions that will have TO be filled as car
riers in the free delivery Of letters. OF
this number forty-one are white men and
eleven are negroes.
Mr.. William r. Bushby. Of Washington,
Is the examiner in charge. He is assist
ed by Captains Levy and Fitzgerald Of
the Richmond office, and Mr. Robert {.
White. Of the Manchester post-ofiice
The only Positions 10 be filled are for
three carriers and one substitute carrier
Examination for clerks in the office viii
be held 10 fill any vacancy that may oc-
cur at any future time.
Mr.. Bushby is a pleasant gentleman and
knows his business. He stated that only
practical questions would be asked and
no catch words would be used in the ex-
animation.
HONORING MISS WELLS.
The pavilion at Forest Hill Park was
the scene Of life and buOyancy Friday
evening the occasion being high tea
given BY Miss FlOry Moody, in honor Of
Miss Nina Wells, of Petersburg.
After tea the young people amused them
selves with many Of the most popular
Among those who graced the occasion
are the following.
Misses Nina Wells. Petersburg: Flory
Moody, Adnie and Matte Shotwell, Leila
O'Bren, Queeny Acry Petersburg; Annie
Brown. NJ. ODell, Of New YORK; Edna
and Jamy Davidson, May Lipscomb, May
Anderson. Florence Brands, Matte Ow-
ems.
Messrs. Caben and sivian Moody. Chas.
Durham, David Wiltshire Jdo. Friend.
Bernard Robertson. DuVal Robertson,
Paul DuVal Latell Bass. Garland Loving.
Howard and Ernest Lowell, Noryell Belts.
Irwin Bruce Allen Pctigrew. Willie
Reams, Otis Morrissette, and VIM. Lips
comb.
Chaperones-Mesdame Moody Ander-
son. Davidson. and Owens.
AT THE CHURCHES TO-DAY.
The Rev. w. w. Lear. VINO has been
for the past week conducting revival
meeting for the Rev Paul Bradley, at
Mt. Horeb near Gordonsyille, has re-
turned home, and Will MI his pulpit to-
day, both morning and night, at the Cen
trail Methodist church.
day: Sunday school at $3.50 A. NJ Ser
Vices at IL 4. NJ. and S:l5 +. NJ, by the
pastor Rev. W. Il. Williams. Epworth
League meetings at 1880 add 7:1j r. M.
There will be prayer and praise meet
ing at the Almshouse to-day at $3.50
O'Clock. conducted by the Epworth Lea
guers OF West End church. All invited
Rev. +. l.. Cleveland, OF Chapel Hin.
n. c., will ill the pulpit in the morning
at Stockton-Street Baptist church.
Services at Meade Memorial church at
IL o'clock and o'clock in the afternoon
by the rector, Rev. Ben. Dennis.
Rev. Dr. l.. r. Thornhill will conduct
services at his church in the morning and
administer the rite OF holy communion.
There will be no services al night during
the month OF August
BRIEFS AND PERSONALS.
Mr. and Mrs. b. H. Loving left yester-
day TO visit Mr.. LovingS mother, at
Mannboro, Amelia county
Miss Annie c. Rucker IS visiting rela-
tives I'm Amherst county.
Mr.. Henry c. Furgusson has returned
proved in health.
Mr.. Fred. w. Beattie, OF Mr.. A. Il. Adam
sons office. is taking his vacation with
his parents. I'm Miami City, Mich.
Mr.. Willie Fortune has sufficiently re-
covered TO be able to leave the Old Do
mnion Hospital. in Richmond, and re-
turn 10 his home.
Mr.. and Mrs l.. J. Norris. accompanied
by their sisters Misses Willie and Daisy
Hudson, left yesterday for the country 70
visit friends and relatives.
Mr.. Harry McRae. formerly OF this city
and a brother OF Mr.. G.. Scott McRae.
was calling on his friends yesterday. He
Is now living In New York.
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