Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-17
THE OLD CAPITAL.
COLLEGE WORK NOW UNDER FULL
HEADWAY.
VIII Visit RIchmOnd-The "Tacky
Party" Unique Costumes - The
Prize Winners-The Opening OF the
Game Senson-Briefs.
chmond-The "Tacky

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, october To-
Special 1.-The college Is now under .ull
Roadway, and the classes are getting
down to hard work. The faculty received
a letter few days since from the faculty
OF Shumaker's College, sending greetings
from their newly-founded institution, the
youngest child OF the venerable mother
of colleges. The secretary was directed
to return the best wishes Of William and
Mary. Several of the faculty will be
present at the annual meeting. in Rich
mond, on Tuesday next Of the Confede-
rate veterans, when the subject Of his
torical studies will be discussed. Inyi-
tations have been received from Com
mander Cussons by many outside the or
ganlzation Tor a free conference on THIS
important question.
The tacky party at the courthouse last
night for the benefit of the Methodist
church was a decided success, both as
TO attendance and receipts. The Marshall
Cornet Band rendered some popular airs
during the evening, and no DOUBT dld
much TO increase the number of VISITORS.
The costumes were decidedly original
and amusing, and in number or IN
stances showed great ingenuity in the
art OF making ones self look odd. Mr.
Parke Jones, who took the first prize,
was arrayed In a costume that would
have done credit to the original farmer
The second prize went to Miss Helen
Jones. who most successfully disguised
her usual appearance. The judges Sc
lected, and who gave out the prizes, were
Mrs. John b. Spencer DR.. Charles Brock,
and Mr.. Page Marsden.
Judge Smith some time ago appointed
five disinterested freeholders to assess
land damages for the extension OF the
county road through the farm OF Mr..
Roulette's, in the upper end of Bruton
District. The commissioners appointed
were w. Il. Lawson, b. II. Evan, David
Powers, d. X. Norment, and Captain
Edward Maynard. They met at Magru-
der to-day and made up their report TO
be presented to the Court next Monday
at Yorktown. For n long time the people
residing in this nelghborhood have been
anxious for an outlet through this farm
to the river. and the county authorities
will no doubt now cause to be opened this
much-needed roadway
Or. and Mrs. Francis McConaughy, OF
Summerville. n. j., who have been visit
Ing Mrs. McConaughy's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Probasco. have returned
home.
Mr.. Frank L. Howard, who has resided
on Green Hill, with his family. will visit
his old home. in New York State, next
week. Mr.. Howard is much pleased with
our county, and hopes to return with
some of his friends.
The opening OF the gsme season yes
terday was marked by number of our
Nimrods taking themselves to the neigh
boring forests In quest OF the wary COB
bier. Several of the hunters succeeded in
bagging game. among whom were Mr..
r. G. Lawson. who returned with fine
gobbler.
Mr.. John Davis. who IL connected with
the Metropolitan Streat-Car line. Of
is on visit TO hts brother
n-law. Mr.. William w. Bull. at his home,
on the York road.
Mr.. James II. Norment. who resided
FOR a long time In Richmond. and Is now
stopping with Mr.. ID. X. Norment, at
Hills" on York river. was in town to-
lay, and met many OF his old friends.
Mr.. James v. Walden left for Richmond
his morning.
Mrs. w. c. Johnston is In Manchester.
visiting the family Of her brother. Cap
ain s. J. Brooks. OF the Atlantic-Coast
Line.
Mrs william @. Lumpkin, Of Manches-
.er. is here to-day 10 visit her daughter
Miss Lula Lumpkin.
The weather throughout this section
continues dry and hot. no rain OF any
having fallen for nearly two
months.