Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE NEW Y. NJ. C. A.
MOVEMENT TO FORM ONE IN MAN
CHESTER TAKES FORM.
COMMITTEE TO GET UP NAMES.
Plans for Organizntio n.-Msrring of
Mrs. Patram to Mr. Johns-The
nmcnts-Personals and briefs.

There was a large gathering OF Chris
tian people Of every denomination In the
city in Bainbridge-Street church last
night The object Of this meeting was
to look into the feasibility of establishing
a Young Mems Christian Association in
Manchester.
State Secretary Lee a. Coulter was
present. and presided. Enthusiasm pre-
vailed throughout the entire session, and
at the close everybody seemed 10 believe
that in a very short while the proposed
institution of q Young Mems Christian
Association in their midst would be
reality.
Encouraging addresses were made by
/ Secretary Coulter, Secretary Curran. Of
the railroad associations of the two
cities; by Rev. DR.. Thornhill, Rev.
w. W. Lear. pastor of Central
Methodist church; Rev. w. T.. Hurt,
pastor OF Stockton-Street church; Messrs.
w. H. owens, David Weisiger, and many
others.
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
Among those present, besides these
well-known gentlemen, were many Of the
most prominent and successful business
men in the city. Those who are the
movements promoters are determined TO
be very careful TO take no hasty steps IN
this matter, and IL was agreed TO ap-
point a committee Of twenty to go the
city over and solicit membership. If 200
will signify their intention OF uniting in
the work, an association will be formed
a unit faa vii no cd
to-day, and postals will be sent out in
forming those who have been appointed
that their work can begin without delay.
When the requisite number Of names has
been secured. and there is scarcely any
doubt that they will be secured, rooms
will be rented, and a gymnasium. read
ing-rooms, and bathrooms will be fitted
out complete. Those who bear the buIden
Of organization feel very hopeful, and,
indeed, their work seems to have met
with the fullest approval from all Chris
tian people of the city.
Welded WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Mr.. John Johns and Mrs. Kate Patram
were married at 1926 o'clock Wednesday
night by the Rev. w. II. Williams. Of the
West End Methodist church, at the resi-
dence of the bride. on Eighteenth street.
between Decatur and Stockton streets.
The marriage was very quiet, and only
q few personal friends and relatives
were present The marriage was to have
taken place next Monday night, but sub
sequently the couple concluded TO get
married at once.
The bride is an attractive lady. and
has many friends i'm this city.
Mr.. Johns is well known i'm Manches-
ter. He is a member of the firm of Johns
& Galloway, painters. Of this city.
THE TACKY PARTY.
A most enjoyable entertainment was
given over the vacant store of Mrs. ID.
II. Lipscomb, on Hull street, last night
1t was the much-anticipated tacky party
but those who attended certainly did
not have a tacky time. one of the most
amusing features was hat-trimmlng
match between some Of the gentlemen
present. A large number took part, and
it is nothing more than just to say that
the bonnets were trimmed in the latest
styles. Nothing Ike them was ever seen
before.
The entertainment was under the di-
rection Of the Ladies' Aid Society Of
Central church.
The Ladies' Aid Society of West-End
Methodist church gave silver tea"
at the residence Of Mrs. S. c. Nunnally,
on upper Hull street, last evening. a
good programme had been arranged, and
all who were present greatly enjoyed
themselves. The proceeds go TO the
general church fund.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Judge T. NJ. Miller. OF Powhatan coun-
ty. is in the city
Mr.. y. NJ. Walker. Of Chester, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. w. 3. Wake is detained at home
by sickness.
Mr.. II. II. Cosby was on the streets
Yesterday. after a long spell Of sickness.
Mayor Maurice is better He VIII be
able to attend to his duties in a few
days.
Mr. Minor Bronaugh has returned home
from Bonham. Tex, where he has been
spending the winter.
Messrs. Lee and Saunders White, OF
clinton. La, are visiting their kinsman.
Mr.. A. J. White, on south Eleventh
street
Mr.. IAndon L. Taylor who has been
visiting his mother, in Swansboro'. has
returned to his home, in Baltimore.
The meetings at the Fifth-Street church
are still being well attended. The church
IS crowded every night by an attentive
audience. Rev. Mr.. Babcock IS doing
great work, and a great number OF peo-
ple nave been converted.
The Young Peoples Union Of Balm
bridge-Street Baptist church viii hold
an entertainment in the basement OF
that church tonight. All members or
the union are invited to attend. The
union is fourishing. and its meetings
are growing in interest
Rev. ]. O. Babcock will preach a SER
mon 10 the Manchester Fire Department
next sunday night at the Fifth-Street
Methodist church. The reverend gentle
man will take as his subject. "Flremen
and Their Duty" The members OF the
department will meet in their hall sun
day night TO attend the church IN
! body.