Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-08

man. An editorial notice In the Planter
stated that BROAD Rock" would. In the
future. supply It regularly with turf lite-
nature.
An entertainment entitled IA japanese
Wedding" will be given at the Balm
bridgc-Strect Baptist parsonage. Eleventh
and Porter streets. this evening. beginning
at $50 o'clock. A delightful programme
has been arranged for the entertainment
of those who attend, and the ladies Will
serve refreshments. The entertainment
is given by the Blossom Society, under
the direction of Mrs. Thornhsl.
The ladies OF the Christian Band will
hold n Dolls Reception this afternoon
from 8 o'clock until 2 o'clock in the va
cant store OF Mrs. ID. Il. Lipscomb. be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
on Hull. No admission viii be charged.
SERMON TO THE MEN.
The Rev. Benjamin Dennis preached
a practical and most excellent sermon
at McadcM Memorial Episcopal church
Sunday night. His subject. 1.-THE De
velopment OF Man" was well illustrated
by pictures he presented of the James
starting from Glttle streams IN the
mountains and all running towards the
same destination--thc sea. This he used
TO tell of the life OF man, subject to many
tributaries some with communicating IN
nuence. but all may be purified before
entering into the eternal sea.
The Rev. DR.. l.. X. Thornhill has re-
turned from Appomattox. where ne went
TO visit his mother. The statement print
cd that the Doctor was summoned TO
his mothers bedside by a telegram was
a mistake. He had intended visiting his
L.. he hut r.
mined TO go now. DR.. Thornhill preached
from his pulpit at Bainbridge-Street Bap-
list church Sunday morning and night
and at Branch's church, In Chesterfield,
In the afternoon.
Children's day was observed In
pleasant way at Cowardln-Avenue Chris
tian church Sunday night. most In
spring musical programme was carried
out, as previously planned. The choir
sang several selections, and Mr.. w. J.
Morrissett gave a solo. His singing was
appreciated. as il always is. The service
was responsive.
MIR. Kimbrough, president Of the sun
day-School Association, made an adj
dress.
Rev. Mr. williams has entirely re-
covered his health, and conducted both
the regular services. The sacrament Of
the Lords Supper was administered in
the morning and was partaken of by
large number of communicates.
The Rev. Charles ~ Van Houten who
has been sick for several days. occu-
pied his pulpit yesterday at the Man
chester Presbyterian church.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. Clarence Walden IS in Lunenburg
county on business.
Mr. James T.. Harding has decided to
remain In Manchester for the present.
Mr.. Henry Buell., Of Henderson, \. c.,
is visiting his mother, on Twelfth and
Perry streets.
Major p. c. Warwick who has been
quite i'll, is reported by his physician to
be somewhat improved.
Several gentlemen from Manchester left
Sunday on their bicycles for Norfolk.
They will return by the train.
DR.. j. c. Walton, prominent physi-
clan and railroad surgeon, of Reidsville
n. c.. was the guest of Mr.. w. j. Car
ter Sunday.
Mr.. Augustine Royal, who has been
suffering for some days from the result
of surgical operation, is reported bet
ter
Mr.. Rosser l.. Moody, Of Waverly Sta
ton. is in the city visiting his mother
Porter streets.
The Committee on Light will meet. in
the Council Chamber this evening
at o'clock, and the fire commissioners
will meet at the same place tonight at
o'clock.
Mr.. w. j. Carter has sold Bathgate. a
fine trotting-horse. to northern gen.
tleman, at handsome price. Bathgate
is highly-bred horse by Lord Russell
who is a brother of the ex-trotting
queen, Maud S.
Mr. Il. i. Gresham has returned from
Essex and Caroline counties, where he
has been spending several weeks. He re-
ports the farmers in much better spirits
than of late, and says the wheat and
tobacco prospects are good.
Mrs. John Logan, who has been Ill at
her residence, on Ninth and cambridge
streets, was reported worse yester-
day. Application was made by her
family physician to the Mayor TO
have ropes stretched across the streets
near the house, as the noise from vehicles
excited and worried her very much. The
request was granted by that officer
A first-class fire department has been
recently organized at the Southern rail-
way shops in this city, and they are we'll
prepared 10 llSIl any nit thtl ot-
cur at that place. The department num-
beers thirty -one men, under the manage
ment of Mr.. Thomas $. Neisler 1t is
also divided according to three districts.
Mr.. William Crooks Is captain OF Dis
trict No. i; Mr.. w. ID. Stone, captain
of No. 2, and Mr.. Ed. Owen, captain OF
No. 3.
Sunday morning Mr.. r. ID. Halls little
son, Earl w. Hall. was bitten on the
arm by a pet shepherd dog owned by
the family. AS soon as the child was
bitten he sucked the wound until he
got TO his parents, who cauterized it.
The dog was killed
Miss Weeks. of Petersburg, Is the guest
Of Miss Norma Lithgow, on Perry
street.
A meeting of the Water Commission
ers will be held tonight.
The Council Light Committee will meet
In the Council Chamber this evening at
o'clock.
The Board Of Fire Commissioners con-
yened i'm the Council Chamber last night
at o'clock. but adjourned without
having transacted any business, as the
members of the body wished to attend
a meeting of the Richmond City Council.
1t Is n Curious Cabbage.
Mr. C. c. Austin a successful and pro-