Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-07
ENDORSE MRS. LEES HISTORY.

Mr. James l.. Maury, Jr., Mr.. Willie
Bosher, Mr.. Orrin White Mr.. Leonie
Bradley and Mr.. Richard Woodall
ENDORSE MRS. LEES HISTORY.
BY unanimous vote, Joseph Il. john
ston Camp, Confederate Veterans, Of this
city. at a recent meeting passed resolu-
tions endorsing Mrs. Susan Pendleton
Lees primary and brief school histories
of the United States published by b. f.
Johnson a Co., OF Richmond. The COM
mittee on Observation-Disclosures. u. Knorr, j.
T. Butler, and DR.. f. X. Perrow-stated
to the camp that this was the only his
tory submitted for their inspection, and
having read these two volumes over care
fully, found them accurate and, In their
opinion, fair They recommended then
that the camp endorse the volumes as
such, which was done. The camp then re-
elected the incumbent officers.
INSTALL OFFICERS AND FEAST.
That was a most enjoyable evening
spent yesterday by Henderson Lodge
Odd-Fellows, at their public installation
Of officers, and the grand banquet which
came afterwards. The installation exer-
cises were held in the lodges home, in
the Toney Hall, and the members, wives,
children, and friends filed the building.
Mr.. c. s. Wells was the very acceptable
speaker Of the evening. He told in very
plain way something of the origin Of the
order, and what had been accomplished
by it, He spoke also of the strength ana
growth of old Henderson, the mother
lodge In Manchester. His address was
much enjoyed and the close attention
given him throughout evidenced.
The officers then installed are as fol-
lows: Noble Grand. Titus Loser; Vice.
Grand, w. j. Anderson; Secretary, Mat
thew Morton; Treasurer, o. j. Markham;
Chaplain, w. s. Green; Past-Grang, j.
c. jerks; Warden, w. T. Hart; Conduc-
tor, l.. @. Harris; Right Supporter TO
Noble Grand, c. S. Wells; Left Supporter
to Noble Grand, j. w. Toney; Right Scene
supporter. A. G.. Belcher; Left Scene Sup
porter, w. e. Brown; Inside Guardian. T.
]. Saunders; Outside Guardian, ]. T.. VIII
kerson; Right Supporter TO Vice-Grand,
T. A. Park; Left Supporter TO Vice-Grand,
Il. p. Nunnally.
An adjournment was then had to Leader
Hall. where an elegant and sumptuous
banquet was as elegantly served. covers
were laid for 200. and among those occu-
pying seats at the tables were many or
the city's most prominent people. All pro-
nounce the occasion most enjoyable.
Davis Council, No. q, Jr. o. U. A NJ,
installed officers last night, also. They
are as follows: Past Councillor, W. IL
Huband Councillor, II. Il. Cook; Vice
Councillor. A. c. Cook; Recording Score
tary, ]. L. Mum; Assistant Recording
Secretary, L. H. Bailey; Financial Secre-
tary, A. L. Simpson, Treasurer, l.. +.
Pool; Conductor, J. Il. Gill; Warden, q.
Cook; Inside Sentinel r. L. Roach; out
side Sentinel, w. ID. Ferguson; Represen-
tative Funeral Beneficial Association, {.
S. Wells.
THE BENEDICTS' DANCE.
The Benedcts of Swansboro' had mid
winter ball at Morrissett's Hall last night,
and a gay time II was for the old set
asides. But the oldest among them were
as young as the youngest, and the tri-
butte they brought the sweet Grace Terpsi-
schore was a very noble one
Martha Brown (colored) was arrested
yesterday by Special-Ofiicer Sheffield
charged with trespassing on the property
Of the Richmond and Petersburg road.
She was bailed for her appearance.
Walter Matthews (colored) was arrested
by Captain Lipscomb on the charge OF
being a suspicious character. He Is
thought to be one of the men who at
tempted to steal some railroad brasses
from the Richmond and Petersburg road
few days ago.
STREET COMMITTEES MEETING.
The stated monthly session of the
Council Committee on Streets was held
in the office Of the City Engineer yes
terday afternoon at $50 o'clock. Those
present were Messrs. NJ. A. Campbell
chairman, Matthew Morton. and J. X.
Green. City-Attorney William /. Clop-
ton and City Engineer James A. Lips
comb were also in attendance.
The committee awarded the contract
for furnishing feed for the city's teams
to Mr.. r. A. Bowen. During the re-
mainder OF the meeting the attention OF
the members was engaged In approving
the usual bills for the past months work.
Four white youths were the guests Of
Mayor Maurice in the Police Court yes
terday morning, and his Honor frcxned
awfully and gave them a lecture. Cap
tain Lipscomb found the young hopefnls
down on the riverside Wednesday in
dulging in a little game OF "seven-up"
and very hard heartedly. they thought.
broke II up, just as one little fellow had
ace, king ten spot, and low OF trumps
in his hand and had turned up Jack.
The Chief OF Police also stated to the
Court that the youngsters belonged also
TO n gang who made a speciality Of re-
moving lead pipe and CRATES from vacant
houses free OF charge. and much TO the
delectation OF the junk dealers. Mayor
Maurice said he was actually surprised,
and that IL they ever got caught again
and brought before him he would reward
them by months lodging at the Fitz-
gerald establishment, on Fourteenth
street, with the privilege OF the use Of
the gymnasium of the hotel. Boarding
would be cheap, he assured them, and
there would be no extras.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr. Val. Stein has returned TO the city,
after an extended western trip.
Miss Iva Damon, OF Centralia, who has
been the guest of Miss Florence Moody.
has returned to her home after delight
full visit to this city.
Mr.. w. c. Bohannon has received the
contract for carrying mail to the Man
chester post-ofiice for the coming four
years.
Mr.. A. C. PullIam. OF Newport News.
Is In the city visiting his son, Mr.. ID. l..
Pulllam, on Porter street.
Mr.. C.. r. Peasants. OF Petersburg, Is
In the city visiting his brother. Mr.. Julian
Peasants. on Porter street.
Miss Pauline Price has returned from
a delightful trip to Petersburg, where
she has been visiting friends and rela-
tiyes. While In the Cockade City there
were several receptions given in her
honor.
T,ha Finance Committeo Of the Comet;