Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-13
A PLEASANT AFFAIR.
sEMI-CENTENNIAL OF ST. JOHNS
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
TdE MUNICIPAL COMPLICATIONS.
Trouble Between Bedford City's
Council and RandOlph-M Macon Acnd-
emy-Two Pretty Marriage.-Many
wheeImen I'm the County.

4 tSpecldLb-On september SIN the ANN
versary OF the semi-centennial of the con-
secration of st. Johns Protestant Episco-
pal church was observed, 1t being the 5lst
| birthday in the career of the church.
The hangings of the pulpit. lectern reta-
Bile, &C., were OF white, which contrast
| ed very effectively with the artistic floral
decorations of delicate pink roses and
| potted plants.
The finishing touches to the recent rem
| ovation and improvements Of the church
had, during the week, been completed
by the addition Of three memorial win
| dows IN the rear OF the chancel. The one
| IN the centre was erected by the Ran
dolph Society, in memory of Rev. j. A.
Wharton, for many years the rector OF
| the church, whose valuable and unselfish
| services are held in affectionate remem-
| brance.
The window on the left was erected
by the same society, in memory Of John
NJ Clayton, a warden OF the church,
whose sudden death few months since
created a deep void i'm the congregation
and community. The third window is
in honor Of Mrs. Mary Clayton. his
mother. and was placed in the church
in tender memory by her remaining chill
dren
AN EXQUISITE SOLO.
In addition to the excellent music fur
nished by the choir, an offertory-"God
BE Merciful TO Me"-was exquisitely sung
by Mrs. Willie T. Brooke, of Norfolk.
SO birdlike and clear were her notes that
the audience were hushed into profound
stiffness, to catch her every note.
Rev Dallas Fucker. the rector. made
an address in regard to the work that
had, in the past few months. been accom-
plished by this congregation. and its
possibilities. He said that when, last
spring, he had proposed the subject of
church improvement, there was only 81
then available for the purpose, but that.
by patient effort, mainly on the part Of
the ladies of the church, work to the
amount OF $3.50 had been completed all
of which has been collected and dis
bursed.
There was an interesting service of the
Sunday school i'm the afternoon. and in
the evening reports were given from the
various organizations of the church, all
of which are strictly feminine, which
fact Rev. Mr.. Tucker noted in humorous
and slightly sarcastic style.
Monday afternoon, and at night. re-
ception TO members of the church. its
friends. and visiting Episcopalians, was
held at the rectory, where graceful de-
corations, delightful music, and refresh
ments galore combined 10 make a notable
occasion of church fraternity. A feature
Of the affair was the counting Of the con-
tents of the mite boxes of the Ladies'
Guild. which amounted to about $50.
MUNICIPAL COMPLICATIONS.
Quite a complication has arisen between
the Town Council and the authorities OF
Randolph Macon Academy in regard 10
the water supply for that institution.
When the academy was established here,
in the year 1889, the free use Of water
was accorded il. Some time ago a ques-
ton arose az to whether a Council had
the right to grant such a privilege, and
a legal opinion was obtained to the ef-
feet that. under it's charter, it had no
such right At the last meeting of the
body a committee was appointed TO con-
slider the matter, and it was decided that
a tax of $500 per annum be required from
the academy for the use of the water. As
the school was not in session, its officials
were not here, and no action was taken
until last Saturday, when the water was
cut off from the building. on last Mon
day Judge Dupuy, of the Circuit Court.
granted an injunction, restraining the
town from cutting off the water, or for
bidding its use The water was not again
turned on by the town authorities until,
by advice Of counsel. the official head OF
the school had the water turned on. As
there is an ordinance forbidding any but
a. town official from doing this. legal
action was taken, and a fine of % was
imposed. 1t was paid by the academy
under protest. however. On Wednesday
acting under protest, the first instalment
of water rent was paid by the academy.
The case will be carried into court,
and the result is awaited with much in
terest.
BEDFORD MARRIAGES.
On Wednesday. at the home of Mr.. J.
w. Marshall at Lone Pine, his daughter.
Miss Viola Marshall, and Mr.. AlonZo
Goodwin were united in marriage, Rev,
]. o. Moss officiating Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodwin took the afternoon train at this
place for Alabama City, Ala, the hons
of the groom.
on Thursday evening. at $50 o'clock,
the nuptials of Miss Loula Bondurant
and Mr.. w. p. Bush were celebrated. al |
the residence Of the parents OF the bride, |
Mr.. and Mrs J. +. Bondurant. Rev. w. |
s. Royal. of the Baptist church perform |
ed the ceremony. reception al tho |
home Of the groom succeeded the cere- |
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Bush will continue |
t. reside here.
To d looker-on, upon pleasant after
noon. Bedford City would suggest the |
idea Of the river "Isar. rolling rapidly" |
so general has become the pastime Of |
bicvcling. and the riders Of all ages and |
conditions go spinning along all OF the
streets. and into the surrounding |
country for many miles. defying the hills
and rocks of the roadways.
FROLICSOME ROUGH-RIDERS.
Wednesday afternoon the Rough
Riders" and invited guests set forth upon
gayly decked wheels for a run OF 10 miles
or more. and. in addition 10 the grand
and picturesque scenery that spreads out
upon every hand, enjoyed a sunset Of I'M
usual beauty, with exquisite cloud effects.
Al the clubhouse there. was a merry
lance and appetizing supper. a home
run. by the light of their twinkling lamps, !
completed an enjoyable occasion. The
following were participants: Mesdames
7 r. Moore. Mary Carpenter James
Riddle. Norfolk; Misses Minnie Hum
,hrevs. Annie Mosby. Light and Helen
I.eavenworth. Petersburg; 10. Moore. Abb
,ie Berry, Hennie Payne. Lynchburg;
Alberta Williams. Richmond; Messrs. {.
4. Moore. John Hurt, Charles OHara,
+ G. Burks. Jr., w. w Berry. Jr., j.
4. Henser. j. Mitchell, OrmcNd and Wal