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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
LEXINGTON.
Missionaries Married and on for
Japan-PersonaI.

LEXINGTON, VA, December 4.-(Spe-
cial Mrs. Carlotta Hill gave a delight
full evenings entertainment at her resi-
dence, on Jackson avenue, last evening,
in honor of Messrs. j. Sam Sllcer. Jr.,
II. s. Dixon, S. G. Hammer. and ID. NJ.
Hammat, OF Washington and Lee Uni
versty. She was assisted by Misses Bet
tie Wilson and Mary Wilson; Miss Halle
Alexander, of Charlestown, w. Va: Miss
Maggie Marrow, and Miss Susie Leyburn.
Rev. Harry w. Myers, son Of Mr.. Henry
H. Myers, OF Lexington, Va, and Miss
Grace Field Kincaid, of Lexington. Mo-.
daughter Of Judge Richard kincaid, OF
that place, were married in the First
Presbyterian church of Lexington. Mo-,
on Monday evening. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. e. G.. Gordon, pastor
OF that church. and Is well-known
throughout Virginia. Mr.. A. Nelson
Myers and his sister, Miss Pattie Myers,
brother and sister of the groom, and from
this place, were present at the ceremony
The groom is a graduate OF Washington
and Lee University, and highly talented
young preacher. The bride is a niece of
Mrs. James A. Quarles, of this place, and
has frequently visited here. Mr.. and Mrs.
MJGES udNo Dttk dpROlhN'l ihtSSlSAAA 10
of the Presbyterian Church to Japan.
and yesterday took the train for San
Francisco, from which point they will
sail next tuesday for Yokohama, Japan.
They will be accompanied by Miss
Mathews, Of Giles county, Va. who also
goes out as a missionary. Mr.. and Mrs.
Myers will be located at Okazaki. Japan,
about 100 miles from Yokohama. The as
sgnment of these missionaries covers
period Of seven years, and they will have
as their companions Rev. Mr.. and Mrs.
Grinnan, who are now stationed there.
Professor Brown Ayres and Assistant
Professor Douglas Anderson, of Tulane
University who have been detained here
all OF the fall on account Of yellowfeyer
in New Orleans, have left for that city. to
be present at the opening OF Tulane Uni
versity They are both well-known gradu-
ates cf Washington and Lee University.
Mr. ]. c. Warner and his sister, Miss
Matte Warner, are in Lynchburg, where
they went TO attend the marriage OF their
cousin, Miss Naomi Edna Cox, Of that
city, and Mr.. w. T. Spencer. Mr.. Warner
was one of the ushers.
Miss Bertha Howell Is visiting friends
In Philadelphia.
Mrs. Harry d. Campbell is in Washing
ton, where she Is visiting her mother.
Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. w. d. Slayin, of Lewisburg, w.
Va, Is the guest Of Mrs. Henry II.
Myers.
MIR. A. Elhart. of Baltimore, was here
this week. He Is arranging to build
nice summer home on the land recently
bought by him on Buffalo, In this county.
Mrs. John McClain has returned to her
home In Harrisonburg, after visit OF
some weeks with her daughter. Mrs.
William =. Hileman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
News from the North side.

Mr.. Walter Harwood has left Highland
Park to accept a position'at Curtis Neck.
Invitations are out for the marriage
Of Dr. Paul Z. Redd, of Barton Heights,
and Miss Matte Livesay, of Chestnut
Hill, Thursday. December 9Th, at 6:3O
O'clock at the Church of the Epiphany.
DR.. and Mrs. Redd expect to make their
future home near Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter j. Todd have re-
turned from short visit to New YORK,
where they went to attend tho Horse
Show.
Mr.. C. S. Livesay has returned from a
southern business trip.
Rev. Mr.. Charles II. Boggs has come
back from conference. He was very
much missed while away
The bicycle riders of the Northside
would be greatly obliged to the city II
it would have the steam roller run over
the new gravel that has been put on
Fifth street, north of Baker.
on Friday, December 10th, "Our Boys"
a modern comedy, in three acts, will be
rendered by local talent at the Northside
Hall. The play promises to be very en-
tertalning The following Is the cast
OF characters: Sir Geoffry Chafnpneys,
county magnate. Mr.. Hardin L. Burn
lev: Talbot Champneys, his son. Mr..
Jones A. Ligon; Perkyn Middlewick. n
retired butterman, Mr.. Willie X. Todd;
Charles Middlewick, his son, Mr.. Samuel
Harris Kempster. Sir Geoffry's man SER
want Mr.. Frank E. Stacy; Poddles, Mid
dlewicks butler, Mr.. Junius A. Redd;
Violet Melrose, an heiress, Miss Florence
I. Stacy; Mary MeIrose. her poor cousin,
Miss Daisy b. Todd; Clarissa Champneys,
the Baronet's sister. Miss Lille NJ. Todd;
Belinda, lodging house slave, Mr.. Tom
j. Todd.
Dancing school will be opened at
the hall Friday, December nth, which
will add to the pleasure OF all, as there
will be a session for the little folks
in the afternoon, and for the young ladies
and gentlemen in the evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
memorial services in the Armory haii
tomorrow afternoon.

memorial services In the Armory hai
tomorrow afternoon.
The twenty-ffth anniversary OK the
local Pythlan Lodge will occur in Janu-
airy next and the members are taking
Of having a celebration This lodge mas
appointed a committee to get up enter
tainments during the winter, and the iirst
Of the series will be given In the lodge
room on next Tuesday night.
BY the resignation Of Special-Policeman
NJ. Il. Weber from the county force. to
take effect on the 18th instant, there Is
created a vacancy which about six men
desire TO fill This officer was appointed
from Chesapeake District, and the man
selected for the vacancy will, doubtless.
come from that part OF the county. Judge
Lee has the appointing power.
There is considerable building going on
in the county, and our mechanics are
quite busy--quite a difference from a
year ago.
A fair for the purpose OF raising funds
for a Confederate monument in this
place has been in progress In Armory
Hall this week. but the attendance has
not been as good as was expected.
The Young Mems Christian Association
is taking steps towards purchasing a
gymnasium for the benefit OF its mem
bers.
Mr.. John w. Saunders has been con-
fined to tho house FOR some weeks by
sickness.
Rev. Mr.. Cassard. Of the battleship In
diana, will preach in the West-End
Methodist church on Sunday night
The various Sunday schools are get
ting In readiness for their Christmas
celebrations.
Mrs Worsham Hudgins and children
have returned from a visit TO friends
at a distance.
The Bell Telephone Company has moved
its phones TO Varnes's Hotel.
Mr.. ]. b. Lake will have brick build
ing erected on Queen street near the Ma
sonic Temple, and it is already rented.
Captain j. c. Robinson will represent
the Masons of this place in the Grand
Lodge, which convenes in Richmond next
week
An application was made to the Town
Council at its last meeting for fran
chise for gas company. A number OF
our citizens are interested in the enter
prise.
Rev. Mr.. Mclaughlin, OF West Vir-
ginla, has accepted n call to the Presby-
terian church here, and will take up his
duties in a short time.
Mrs. Wilson has returned from a visit
to her daughter. Mrs. Baughan, in Isle
Of Wight county.
A boys Gospel army has been organ
lied by the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation, with a membership OF about
fifty
The Salvation Army is expected to in
wade this town next week. and will hold
services in the courthouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
CHAPELS UNITED.
And Church Organized-A Pleasant
Entertain inment--Notes.


STAUNTON, VA, December 4-(Spe-
cial)-The committee appointed by the
Lexington Presbytery at its recent meet
ing here, to effect the union Of Olivet
and Sears Hill chapels. and to organize
therefrom O church, has convened for the
purpose Sears Hill church has been
organized, and these are the officers
elected Messrs. II. III. Bolen and ID. A.
Heatwole, elders, and DR.. A. j. Burk-
holder, T. Walter Davis, and Arthur s.
Woodhouse, deacons.
The Rev. l.. II. Paul. Of Messy Creek
church, presided and preached a strong
sermon. Rev. ID. =. Junken and Captain
Hugh w. Henry installed the officers.
Tomorrow afternoon the union Of the
two churches will be effected. when Ollyet
will be organized.
A number Of northern capitalists have
just been examining the Dora mine coal
property and the adjacent iron ores
1t is said that deal is on foot between
them and Mr.. Hise. the owner OF the
property. and that the northerners will
organize joint stock company to get out
coal, and will also build blast furnace
to reduce the iron ores. This property
Is in line with the proposed extension
Company and Is located in North River
Gap-Northwest Augusta.
No handsomer entertainment has been
given this season than the whist party
OF last night, at the pretty home OF MIR.
and Mrs. Richard Henry Catlett. Pro-
gressive whist was played. and ON elegant
supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Catlett
were assisted In receiving their guest
by Miss Margaret Erskine Catlett, Miss
Fannie Gay Callett, and Mr.. Richard
Henry Catlett. Jr. Some OF the guests
present were Miss Eliza Braxton, Miss
Annie Child. Miss Evelyn. Berkeley, Miss
Margaret Cochran. Miss Jsaet Bell. Miss
Lizzie Atkinson, Miss Daisy Yarbrough,
Miss Adele yalz. and Mr.. Thomas w.
Atkinson, Mr.. Lawrence w. II. Peyton.
Mr.. John Baldwin Cochran, Mr. J. Bald
win Ransom, Mr.. Carter Braxfon. Mr.
Philip Trout. Mr. William Trout. Mr.. J.
Morton Fuits. and,Ar. Roger SAtkinson-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Visit of Captain Parker.

Captain John l.. Parker, editor of the
Lynn (Mass.) Item, is visiting this city,
and is a guest of Colonel A. G.. Shepherd,
l116 Grove avenue. Captain Parker is a
prominent member of the SONS OF the
American Revolution" and before re-
turning to Massachusetts, he will deco
rate the grave of his great-grandfather
Ebenezer Parker), who is buried in St.
Johns churchyard, with a tablet emble-
matte of the order, and will also visit the
battle-fields in the vicinity OF Richmond
and Petersburg. Captain Parker is q
member OF Post 5. Grand Army of the
Republic, Of Lynn, and took a prominent
part in the reception extended by his
post to the veterans of r. T.. Lee Camp,
of this city, on the occasion of their visit
to Boston and Lynn some years .ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
A Surprise Party.

A surprise party was given at III
south Laurel street, Monday night, in
honor OF Miss Alice Isaacs. A most de-
lightful time was spent by the gay
party. Dancing and games were INDUCED
In until IL O'Clock, when refreshments
were served in abundance. Among those
present were Misses Bertha Phole, Fanny
MurrelI, Sarah Malone. Lille Smith.
Mamie McGruder, Ida Mallory, Claude
Mallory, Willie Underwood. Estha Mel
ton. Nellie Gadsey, Bertha Berry: Messrs.
Willie Barker, Z. Malone. w. Hasetings.
]. Carter, w. Cummings. c. Krouse. j.
Krouse, C. Melton. A. Livesay, J. Will
kinson, w. Isaacs, w. Moare. and others.
Chaperons-Mrs. Turner and Mrs.
Charles Isdacs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
THEY HAVE A BALANCE.

Colonel Cutshaw made a statement to
the effect that there was an unexpended
balance to the credit Of the committee
amounting TO s666.S7, of which amount
S3ll.45 was due for work now in progress.
He suggested that the actual balance
OF SS55.42 should be expended on the i'm
provement of Chimborazo Park. The sug
gestion was incorporated into a motion
by Mr.. Snead. and adopted.
Several minor matters were discussed
and the committee adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Miss TayIor's Recital.

A private recital was given Friday eve-
ming at 27l3 east Grace street. by Miss
M. Fannie Tayior's music class. Al
though the night was inclement. the at
tendance was large. and the programme
successfully rendered, much to the en-
couragement OF the teachers. Selections
were rendered by Misses Oracle Day,
Edith Brauer, Madeline Kobe, Katie
Leaohe. Dolly Chapman, Ida Fox. Willie
Roane. Lily Hechler Irene Finke Fannie
Schneider, and Frank McDonough. Miss
Eula Mountcestle's clear soprano voice
in the s'Holy City, was highly appre-
ciated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05

RALEIGH, n. c.. December <--(Dp0>
ciai. ai.)--A,be-t Johnston. che eldest locoS
motive engineer IN the United 6fato1L
died suddenly at his homa hare to-daD3
aged IS ysarA He was q nativa a.
Petersburg, ran an engine there slxf<v
seven years ago and brough& the 80
Gaston railway He Was for sixty .lhr3& Il
years in the employment of tho lsk11
company. .3'2|
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
Annual Meeting at the Museum rs-
Morrow,

The annual meeting Of the Confederate
Memorial Literary Society will be held
at the Museum tomorrow ct IL o'clock
M. As this is ths meeting when the
officers for the year are elected. = full
attendance IL desired. -----
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
HAMPTON.
County CONGRATULATIONS, Personal
and Social Notes.

HAMPTON, VA. December I-(Spe-
cial.)-County Court will commence next
Monday with a grand jury, and there Is
said to be considerable business to come
before II.
The Elks have leased tho old Young
Mems Christian Association room over
the store of Messrs. Hickman 4 Co.. on
King street, and are having 1t htted up
In vsxx una styla This lodge VIII hold
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-05
the quality of the water of the spring
This Is the comparisons:

The thanks OF the committee were re-
turned to the City Engineer and to DR..
Levy for the analysis. and. on motion,
1t was decided 10 have the same publish
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-05
z. M. @. AS SUNDAY LECTURE.

Tickets for the lecture by J. S.. Bitter.
the silver-tongued orator from Ohio, who
is to speak at the Tabernacle Sunday af-
ternoon, under the auspices of the Young
Mems Christian Association, are in much
demand It is believed that very shortly
after the doors are opened the large audi
torium Will be filled.
Mr.. Bitter is a very fearless speaker,
and his name of presenting the truth
is exceedingly effective. In some places
the whole audience have risen in a body
and asked him to repeat his lecture. His
lecture for next Sabbath afternoon is n
of the most thrilling character.
THE Mask Removed is q talk hat no
man in Jersey City could we'll afford to
miss. Men in all walks of life, without
regard to creed. indorse most emphatical-
ly this talk TO paen. Rev. DR.. Craft, of
Lafayette, Ind. saySs-Ee Went away
from here without a single criticism.
Hundreds were unable to get inside the
building Tickets for next Sunday can
be obtained free at the principal drug
stores and barber shops. No boys under
Fifteen will be admitted
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-05
GRIGGS 70 GRADUATES
The Governor Tells Young Bus
inessmen to Be All That
He Is Not.

At the commencement exercises of a
LEGAL business college in the Tabernacle
last night Governor Griggs said TO the
graduates:-"I think from my long ex-
perience in life | am able to give you adj
vice which will be valuable and whole
some. When | was a young man | re-
ceived more advice than / could use. On
occasions of this kind it is customary to
heap upon graduates, under the name of
advice, many burdensome restrictions. l
prefer giving you words of congratula-
ton.
1T is true that the diplomas you nave
received do not open to you the gateway
of success, but they will Civ you the
right to make claim to business POSITIONS,
being certificates of your ability to fill
them. Yet YOU must understand that sue
cess in business life will depend much
upon your own endeavor. People are
often deceived as to their success and
prospects, as was the man who built his
house upon a rock and seeing a vessel
tossed upon the angry ocean in a violent
storm thanked God that he was not on
the vessel but safe in his substantial
house. But how deceived he was; the
vessel rode out the storm and ran into a
haven of safety, while his house was rent
asunder by the wind. One success is tina
kind of prosperity accomplished by bust
ness enterprise, but a better kin is to
nave SO conducted yourself that you have
deserved success. That is the very high
est claim to success. Right being and
right thinking deserve success. Nothing
is better than the appreciation of an
honest soul. Nothing will give you more
satisfaction than hat you have done your
duty Live up to your ability and gain
what is admired by aha good name.
T achieve success you must have an
earnest devotion TO your work and I am
sure you all deserve the fullest measure
of success. Women have become a valu-
able attribute in all the ramifications of
business, except the business which was
general throughout the country last Tues
day. That has been delegated to men and
it should remain there. In all other
spheres women are useful and able agents.
| hope you will receive all the credit to
which our diplomas entitle you. When
you enter into business life, be loyal to
your employers, perpetrate no sham and
be open and honest in all your dealings.
Do this and you will place yourselves in
a position of honor. You viii win respect
and esteem and have a happy and pros
porous life"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-05
FREE KINDERGARqENS
The Woman's Club viii En-
deayor to Organize an AS
ISOLATION for that Purpose.

The Jersey City Woman's Cln met yes
terday afternoon in H~asbrouck Hail. II
was the regular cuisines meeting, but as
the business took but little time the club
members listened to an Interesting talk
by MISS Bangs of New York on the
Patents and Teachers League" The
most important business transacted was
suggested by The Philanthropic and Edu-
eational Committees. Last year the Phil
anthropic Committee ran a free kinder
gar5en at the Grand street junction. IL
seemed unnecessary IN that part of the
city as School No. II has one. Mrs. Elmer
Neal. Mrs. William Marvin n MISS
Games Yesterday urged on the GIN tne
pccessitv OF having a Kindergarten Asso-
citation IN the city. Miss Gaines SAD
Superintendent Snyder Is very ANXIOUS
to have the association organized. she
hasfaiked with him about It and he has
repeatedly written to her asking her Wneh
it is to be. She answered.: III we GET tne
women. can you get the men! ana MI
Snyder's reply was Yes" The commit
tees announced that the last OF the
month they viii hold a mass meeting 10
discuss the subject of kindersartens ana
TO, if possible. form one mere. MI, iiaahI5-
Gilbert, Superintendent Of NeWarK
schools. and Superintendent Snyder will
be The speakers. The date has not yet
been determined ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Via -
sent to the club members and through
them to their friends.
Miss Bangs said:-sAre our boys aho
girls better than their g~randfathers ana
at the same age? VIII
Greater New York be better governed
than was New York? daughter.) Why
is it that our boys and girls. though edu-
cational facilities are greater than they
vssre YEAR ago. do not improve on their
ancestors? 1t is because the home ana
the school do not cooperate. ~ parehts
and teachers should consult together
about the children both owe and both are
working for" Miss Bangs said the Far,
ents and Teachers League has been or
eanized a year. Ii. meets at the different
Schools. The attendance varies, averaging
100 and sometimes reaching 100 or lto.
The mothers seem more interested thar
do the fathers. In answer 10 questions
Miss Bangs said the league does. not DIS
clss individual children. Prominent edu-
Gators talk to those present on educa-
tional topics and topics which give bota
parents and teachers ideas for helping
the children. The meetings have been
found very helpful.
The musical part of the programme
was very good. Mrs. Otto Schlereth, ac-
companied by Mrs. Robert G. Lyle, sang
Happy Dreams" with the violin obligato
Nv Mrs. Frank Hillman Hall. Mrs. Hall
PLAYED two violin solos and Mrs Schlereth
d Daddy" AT the conclusion of the
meeting the Reception Committee, Mrs.
Harry b. Day. Mrs. James B. Throck-
morton and Miss Frost, served lemonade
and cake. The attendance was small be-
cause. it is said, of the charity euchre.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-05
Governor Grfggx' Preaching and
Practice.

Governor Griggs' speech at the 'Taber-
nacle last evening was a curious com
mentary on his own career. It is better
to deserve success than to achieve it, was
the doctrine that he preached. How
much the reverse has been the career of
Mr.. Griggs. He has become Governor
after years spent in doing everything that
ought to disqualify him for the Office, and
as Governor he has kept on doing every
thing which he ought not do, while con-
tinuing to seek favor at the hands of the
people and of fortune.
He urged his young hearers to be "loyal
to their employers" His employers are
the people, and he has betrayed them at
every turn. He told the young people to
ssperpetrate no sham We wonder if at
that moment there did not come up in
his mind the memory of that tax law,
which he altered with such infamous du-
plicity only six short months ago.
Perhaps, however, the Governor views
nl1nSeaf SouleWldt III 1ie llSAlol an dHAai
example. He had another ambition. He
had his eye upon the United States SEN
atorship. He has striven for it, not
through the path of faithful service, but
through intrigue and chicane and through
pandering to the most dangerous elements
in the community. This course of conduct
has brought about the wreck of his hopes
and aspirations, and at middle life he finds
himself a wreck n a back number in
the world Of politics. In this aspect he
was an instructive object to the young
people whom he addressed. He is a living
object lesson to an who have the neces-
sary openness of mind to view him as he
truly is.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-11-05
butcher, at Boonton. Mrs. butcher un-
til recently resided here.

butcher. at Boonton. Mrs. butcher un-
til recently resided here.
There are at least forty-seven ladies in
the city who may feel certain that merit
is sometimes rewarded and that charity
sometimes comes pack home. The other
two hundred odd, having failed to take
home a valuable prize, may comfort hem
selves with a feeling of virtuous satisfac-
ton that they have given their dollars to
the children and received n-othing-noth-
ing that is but a little refreshment.
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The Lalor homestead in Hamilton
Township was the scene of a very pretty
wedding at noon yesterday, when Miss
Elizabeth Smith Lalor was married to Mr..
William Read Barricklow, of this city, as
was announced in 1.-THE News" yesterday.
The wedding was quietly celebrated,
only the immediate relatives of the bride
and groom being present. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Joseph Dixon,
D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church.
Tho bride wore q handsome gown Oh
white brocaded silk, trimmed with pearls
and some rare old lace, which is an heir
loom in the family.
The floral decorations at the house were
unusually elaborate and effective.
During the ceremony the bride and
groom stood beneath a large wishbone of
white chr-ysanthemuns, at each side of
which was q curtain of smilax. Through
out the house was an elaborate and artis-
tic -rangeme of pink and white chrys-
anthemums, asparagus vines and smilax.
The wedding breakfast was by Caterer