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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
Pupils Rccital.

The Public Recital at the Norfolk
Conservatory of Music last night was
eXccllcntly attended. the accommoda-
tons of the Conservatory Hall being
taxed to contain the audience. and
Messrs. Eoerner and Borjes can CON
graduate themselves on their success
The program OF the evening, which
has already appeared in this paper.
was faithfully carried out. and the
various numbers warmed those present
to enthusiasm. which resulted in n
number OF cncores. Although a pupils
recital, it was of an high order, as
several of the students are in adj
vanced classes, and rs piano and vlo-
lin solos were separated By vocal solos
and rccitations, there was absent any
spirit OF sameness, which occasionally
makes recitals tiresome. The even
ine's pleasure was genuine and the
audience appreciated it.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
BRIEF ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The Street. Sewer and DraIi Board
VIII have the Client bridge painted. the
work to begin ut once.
The Mystic Chain will give n social
at Tlks' Hall this evening. at which
carefully prepared program of excep-
tional excellence will be rendered.
General William IL. Payne, gallant
eX-Confederatc and an able attorney al
WarrenSon, is visiting the family Of
Mr.. c: a. Woodward. in Client. He
came here to attend the funeral OF his
friend. Mr. John II. Todd.
Rsv. ]. X. Joliff, pastor OF the Smith
iieid NJ. Il. Church, visited friends in
Norfolk yesterday.
Mr. Paul Wynn. of Philadelphia, Wis
tied friends in Norfolk yes terday.
Mr. ~. j. Massenburg, manager Of
the Postal Telegraph and Cable Com
pany for Old Point, spent yesterday in
Norfolk.
The Christmas mob is on. This is
demonstrated daily by a visit to the
stores OF Norfolk.
Hon. Joseph t. Lawless, secretary OF
the commonwealth, and Mrs. Lawless
are at the Monticello.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
NEWS OF A DAY.
The Funeral Of Little Kennith
Raynor Takes Place.
Old Don,inion Council Elects Omcers
a wedding Announcoa-M Many
Visitors In Town-A III. Casting
Contracts Awarded for Buildings

The funeral of Kenneth Rayner, the
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Humph-
ries. took place from their residence
yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The
services were conducted by Rev. T. c.
Skinner, in the presence of u large num-
Der of friends OF the parents. The re-
mains were inferred in Magnolia Gem
etery. The little Sunday-school mates
OF the dead boy acted as pall-bearers.
They were Steven Farrell, Arthur But
Ter, Enos and Harry Cutherell. Willis
Bell and David Allen.
The remains OF Mrs. John w. Chewn-
Ing We're forwarded TO Keswick, Va.
via Chesapeake and Ohio Tor interment
yesterday.
At n meeting of Old Dominion Coun-
ell, No. ass, Royal Arcnnum, held We'd
nesday night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: w.
y. Shafer. Regent: j. ID. Foreman,
Vice Regent: w. l.. Bailie, Jr., Orator;
Charles Gibbs, Secretary; G. d. Will
liams. Treasurer; l.. Berkeley, Collector;
w. W. Johnson, Chaplain; Il. b. Bot.
Guide: II. y. Graves, Warden: James
I\irkwood, Sentry; G.. II. Simmons.
| Representative to. Grand Lodge: c.
Gibbs. Alternate; Il. NJ. Tilley, Thos.
Winindser, ST., w. II. Lyons, Trustees.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Y. Toms, of Hartford,
y. c.. have issued invitations to the
marriage of their daughter Penelope
| Eiey. to Mr.. Rutledge Eugene Wrenn,
7! of this place. Wednesday, December
| 9th, 1899. at 1890 q. M, at the NJ. Il.
| Church, Hartford, y. c. This young
couple will be ut home after January
| 9Th, No. % Liberty street.
| Mr. T. II. Humphries was taken sud-
denly i'll yesterday afternoon at the
| home OF his parents on Berkeley
avenue. but was somewhat improved
| last night.
Mr.. G. r.. Foreman. who is connected
with the Il. IT. Barnes Co., and who
resides in Elizabeth City, y. c., was in
town yesterday on business.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
Election of Officers.

Pocqhontas Council, No. 49S, Royal
ArcanNm, elected the following officers
for the term of 1900:
Regent, j. a. Neugeheaner; Vice Re-
gent, II. w, Lyons; Orator. Sam shcr-
rick; Secretary Frank Balm; Collector,
w. f. Irvine; Treasurer, John T..
Wales; Guide, a. s. Floyd; Chaplain, j.
Selden Bagnall: Warden ]. =. Alahcr;
Sentry, NJ. j. Murphy; Representatives.
to Grand Council. ii. G. Avery. l.. d.
Rhodes; Alternates, S. S. Phillips, II.
b. Bagnall; Trustees. r. y. Dobie, j. II.
Waddy and S. c. Phillips.
Old Dominion Council No. ass. Royal
Arcanum. has elected the following OFF,
Gers: w. 3. Shafer, Regent; ]. d.
Foreman, Vice-Resent: w. L. Baltic,
Jr., Orator; Charles Gibbs. Secretary:
G. d. Williams. Treasurer; l.. Berkeley,
Collector: w. n. Johnson, Chaplain: u.
r. Bot. Guide: r. a. Graves. Warden:
James Kirkwood. Sentry; George II.
Simmons, Representative to Grand
Councils c. Gibbs. Alternate; r. NJ. Til
ley, Thomas Winingder, ST., and w. II.
Lyons, Trustees.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
PORTSMOUTH,
METHODIST EDUCATION.
APPOINTMENTS OF THE VIRGINIA
CONFERENCE BOARD.

APPOINTMENTS OF THE VIRGINIA
CONFERENCE BOARD.
The Executive Committee of the yir-
ginia Conference Board Of Education,
and Drs. w. w. Smith and w. G.. Starr,
general managers Of the canvass for the
twentieth century thank Offering, held
meeting in this city of several hours
duration last week. The greater por-
ton of the time was taken in the dis
cussion as to the best plans to be
adopted for the routine work, of the
board in the management Of the can
vass. Two or three circular letters on
Inherent phases of the question were
drafted and ordered ito be printed and
sent out DIR. W.~W. Smith, chancellor
pr the Randolph Macon System of
Education. having been elected general
more Conference, DIR. w. G. Starr was
requested by the board to take charge
OF the Canvass in Richmond, and ar
range with the preachers in that city
the best plan for the work. In pursu-
ance of the resolutions adopted ut the
last annual conference. requesting the
Board of Education to appoint two
preachers and two laymen to act to-
gether with the Presiding Elder in
conjunction with the plans of the Board
of Education, the following were ap-
pointed.
Richmond District-Dr. ]. P. Garland
presiding EldeD. Rev. w. 3. Beau
champ, Rev. j.. Il. Whitley, Mr.. w. Il.
Allison, Mr.. o. d. Bachelor
West Richmond District-Dr. W. W
Tudor Presidlng Eidcr). Rev. ]. C.
Reed, Rev. Oscar Lttlcton, Mr.. G.. l.
Hunt Mr.. John Morton
Rando!ph-Nlacon District-Rev ]. II.
Amiss presiding Elder), DIR. w. c..
Starr, Rev. w. II. Anvil Captain Rich
ard lrby. Mr.. ]. w. c. Davis.
Charlottesville District-Rev. J. D.
Hank presiding Elder. Rev. G. L..
Bane. Rev. Ernest Stevens, Prof. L. II.
Smith. Captain c. L. Vawter.
Iynchburg District-Dr. Paul White
head presiding Elder) DR.. w. ].
Young. Rev. J. W. Shacllford, Mr.. H.
l.. Shelley. Mr.. C. V. Winfree
Danvilc District-Rev. w. p Wright
presiding Elder, Rev. Il. Men. Simp-
son. Rev. e. L. Harrell, Mr.. r. Q. Peat
tross. DR.. j. NJ. Williams.
Farmville District-Rcv. w. H. Ed
wards Presidng Elder, Rev. J. S.
Hunter. Rev. James Cannon, Jr., Judge
W. e. Homes, Mr.. George p Adams
Petersburg District-Rev. r. T. Will
son presiding Elder, Rev. b. f. Lips
comb. Rev. l.. II. Dadmun, MIR. r. B.
Davis. DR.. II. S. Powell.
Portsmouth District-Rev w. C.
Walden (Presiding Elder), Rev ]. Il.
Mastin. Rev. Il. II. Rawlings, Mr.. j. c.
Parker, MIR. G. l.. Neville.
Norfolk and Eastern Shore-Dr. w.
e. Judkins presiding Elder, Dr. a.
Coke Smith, Dr. S. S. Lambeth, Mr.. w.
w. Vicar, DR.. ]. T.. NIapp.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
ERKLEY WIS AND ADVERT SEMENTS

MT. J. f. Farrell, of South Norfolk:
lelt Yesterday for Elizabeth City, NJ
=, on visit of several days.
MISS Lucy White, after a pleasant
WISH 10 her sister. Mrs. w. H. Harrell,:
OF South Norfolk left yesterday for
her nome In Edenton, Ny C. 81;
Mrs. John Wisilger, after spending,
several days with friends. left; yester--S5
DAY afternoon for her home in colum-i
Col. w. +. Boykin, Of Baltimore, was
IN town yesterday on business f}i9
Nit. y. Warren cast n propeller for,
the tug Reliance yesterday afternoon
measuring seven feet in diameter and
weighing $500 pounds. This is the
section. ,f,r -. ~ -
MIR. w. ". Sylvester is receiving bids,
10 erect twenty tenement houses
near the Cotton Seed. Oil and Fiber,
Company's plant, on the Eastern
branch of the Elizabeth River, to be
completed by March 1st 1900
Mr. 5. w. Wilson, OF South Norfolk,
IS having five double tenements erected
IN oakiale. which will be completed
Soii'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
ATLANTIC CITY.

The entertainment of the Ladies' Aid
Society. announced to come off in the
lecture room of I.ekies Memorial NJ. j..
Church last night, was again postponed
to an indefinite period
The Atlantic City w. c. T. II. held its
regular meeting in the hall on Colley
avenue yesterday afternoon, and much
business was transacted
The time for the regular meeting of
the Local Board of Improvement is tho
last Monday in this month, Christmas
day, and it will have to be held either
in advance of that day or later on in
tho month.
There will be an important meeting
OF the Collcy Club Monday night. when
final arrangements will be made for the
Christmas celebration to be given by
the club.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
improved order OF Heptasop,,s.

Norfolk Conclave. No. 252. Improved
Order of Heptosophs, will hold its last
monthly meeting for 1899 tonight over
the Academy of Music, at which time
twelve new members will be initiated
into the mysteries Of Heptosophism a
large crowd will be out, and visiting
Ueptosophs are requested to be In at
tendance Deputy Supreme Organizer
j. II. Primrose will preside. At this
meeting final arrangements will be
made regarding the public installation
of incoming officers. and the annual
banquet.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
A DESTRUCTIVE
LYDDITTE SHELL.
Continued from Page (.

the plain which the Beers We're Smelling
from the adjoining ridges, they en-
countered and cut I'D n strong Bocr
picket posted on n hill for purposes of
observati ton. All of the members of the
picket were either killed. wounded or
taken prisoners.
LIST OF CASUALTIES.
London, Dec ia revised list Of
the total casualties to the British
troops of all arms Mt Magersfontein
places the number at S32
There were fifteen officers killed and
four wounded. and in addition five are
missing and one Is known to have
been made a prisoner.
The War Office has received q mes
sage stating that there were $50 casu-
alties among the non commissioned
officers and men of the Highland
brigade at AIagersfontein.
The brigade lost ten officers killed,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
large Sale of Furniture, Etc.

Beginning at lO:3o o'clock this morn
ing, II. Il. Morris, auctioncer will sell
at auction the entire stock of furniture
contained in II. Crocken's old store, No.
All Church street. Some rare bargains
are likely to he obtained by those who
attend The stock consists of bedroom
suits in oak and walnut, wardrobcS,
sGcboards, bookcases. chairs. lounges,
touches, extension tables. rockers hall
racks, carpets, mating, rugs, pictures,
clocks and. in fact, everything found
IN furniture store. Ladies invited to
Intend. Sale positive.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
Oyster Tubs Coming.

Captain Hudgins. of the Virginia oys-
ter navy gunboat Chesapeake reports
the receipt of the bin of lading for 500
oyster measuring tubs, OF which the
oyster dealers stand In much need.
The demand has been so great for these
tubs that. though the order for them
was placed in September they have
Just been shipped, and are now on their
way and should be received in n few
days. These tubs are metallic and hold
bushel. standard measure. Dealers
will be supplied on their arrival
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
Now Medical journal.

DIR. l.. Lotion. n practicing physician
of Norfolk, will on January LIST. 1900,
issue the first number OF the Seaboard
Medical and Surgical Journal. The
press work will be done by w. Thomp-
son Barron.
DIR. Lotion, since he conceived the
idea of publishing n monthly medical
journal in this city has received many
assurances of support. Substantial en-
courase cement is not lacking, he says,
and he expects the venture to be sue
cesSful
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
BRAMBLET0N.

The revival, which has been in prog
ress ut the Memorial Christian TEN
PIE Tor now nearly three weeks, is the
most remarkable in the history of
tnat church and congregation. The
audience last nigh. filled the audi
forum, and the deepest interest was
manifested on the part OF all present.
There were large number OF peni
tents and several conversions. Mum
oers of the members Of the church
claim 10 have attained state of
sanctiiica;ion. Up to the present stage
OF the meeting there have been about
iitty professions of faith. The pastor.
Rev. j. i. Barrett d. D.. is being
ably assisted in the conduct of the
meetings by Evangelist TYPES, of
Salem.
The Inasmuch Circle of the Kings
Daughters held n well-attended meet
ing at the residence of Mrs. NJ. Gordon,
on Rose avenue. Yesterday afternoon
The reports presented showed that
much relief has been rendered the
poor and destitute of the Ward by this
self-sacrificing body of ladies. The
circle will be able TO present n graft
flying report OF the years work at the
annual meeting of the City Union of
the Kings Daughters.
Rev. J. =. Hall. d. D., who has been
very sick since last Saturday ut the
Baptist parsonage, on Park avenue,
was reported to be Slowly improving
last night.
Rev. George Wesley Jones. pastor of
Trinity NJ. L. Church, has begun his
PASTORAL visits and is rapidly becoming
acquainted with the members of his
new charge. 1t is his purpose to
push the plan of improvements. inaug-
urated by Rev. Lloyd T. Williams, to
successful contamination.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
Epworth | oaguo entertainment.

The Epworth Lcague of Cumberland
Street NJ T.. Church will give musical
and literary entertainment in the
church lecture room at 8 o'clock to-
night. y select program has been ar
ranged. Tie well known Clipper Quar-
tctte will render Norton and Cnsey's
famous song, "Whcrc is My Boy To-
night?" and other selections. At the
conclusion of the program refreshments
of all kinds will be served. \ silver
Offering will be received ut the door for
The benefit of the league.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
JOHN S. ETHERIDGE.
thlrty-eight wounded and four missing.
LII. CHURCHILL ESCAPES.

Lorenzo Marques. Delagoa Bay, Dec.
1i.-Winston Churchill. the newspaper
correspondent and former officer of the
Fourth Huzzars, who was captured at
the time of the armored train disaster
near Estcourt, November 16. has es-
capped from Pretoria.
MORE BRITISH REINFORCEMENTs
London, Dec. 1.-THE War Office this
evening made the following announce
ment:
The Sixth division has been modified
and four battalions of this division will
have embarked by Sunday.
The Government has also approved
of the immediate mobilization Of the
Seventh division"
UNCONFIRMED STORIES.
London, Dec. 15.-4:l5 Il. m.-The War
Office Is still without news from Lady
smith other than that already publish
ed. The general belief was that the
large Boer forces Lord Methuen en-
countercd Mt Magersfontein were part
ly drawn from Natal, and that General
Butler will strike n blow before these
have time to return.
The stories circulated yesterday that
General. Butler and General Clery had
entered Ladysmith and captured 10,-
600 Beers are totally without confirma-
ton. The War Office has heard no.
thing of the relief OF Ladysmith, and
do not credit the reports, saying that
the relief of the place ut such an early
date is believed to be practically inn
possible.
a COMPLETE SURPRISE
London. DEC. 15.-The correspondent
of the STANDARD at Modder river, de-
scribing the fight ut Magersfontein,
says:
six miles had to be covered before
the Highlanders brigade could reach
the Boer stronghold. 1t is not yet clear
through what mischance the force,
which was led by guides. came upon
the Boer trenches SO Unexpectedly and
so suddenly.
beyond question the Beers were
aware of the approach of the British,
and had prepared to receive them. Ac-
cording To one version two Highland
ers, through nervousness or clumslness,
discharged their rifles prematurely; but
1t is equally probable that the advance
Boer scouts conveyed the intelligence.
Our men were totally unprepared.
They had not even fixed bayonets. The
disaster was all the more eNaspernting
because OF the consciousness that had
the brigade has extended and with
fixed bayonets. the trenches might have
+, been successfully rushed with far less
sacrifice OF life.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
scenos in China.

a free magic lantern exhibition will
be given in the Chapel OF Christ p. e.
Church at o'clock this afternoon for
the benefits of the members of the Sun.
day school and their friends. They are
colored views of scenes in China which
were collected and given by the wife
of n naval officer. The scenes will be
explained in n short lecture by Rev. DR.
Carl Il. Grammer, the rector
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
a. Ridiculous Error.

In yesterdays issue IL was stated
that the Second Presbyterian Church
had extended call To Rev j. Ernest
Wadler to become its pastor. and this
statement bore the caption "Presbyte-
rian Pastor Killed" Both statements
were erroneous. for the call was eS-
tended to Rev. j, Ernest I.iit.teiser, and
the caption written was presbyterian
Pastor Called'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
City Redemption Bonds
For Sale.
Office OF the City Clerk,
Council Chamber,

Portsmouth. Va, Dec. 10, 1899.
The City OF Portsmouth offers for sale
$4,000 OF Its redemption bonds. payable
in 80 years from january lst. 1900 bear
ing interest at the RI tie of 4 per cent per
annum, payable semi-annmaily, in Jan
nations of $i0S, $500 and $1,000, are r EXEMPT
from city taxes and can he registered
principal and interest, or principal only,
at the option of the holder.
Sealed proposals addressed to e. Thomp-
son. Jr., City Clerk, will be received mn
til Dec. 9th, 1899. O'Clock p. M, for the
serving the right to reject any or an the
bids.
Communications other than proposals
should be addressed to
J. W. BROWN. Jr.,
de1i-td Chairman Finance Committee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
Tho "oId raalds' Convention. ;

The Volunteer y is rehearslng for the
"Old Maids Convention" which will be
given at Ebenezer Hail. Bay Side, Prin-
cess Anne county, the 26th instant.
Wagons will be provided for persons
desiring to attend from this city.
The entertainment VIII be followed
by a Lynnhaven oyster supper.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15
I:.nerin,,cc

Is the best teacher" Every Testimonial
in favor of Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
voice OF experience TO You. and you may
take this medicine with perfect confidence
that 1t will Go for you what II has done
for others.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15

HOODS PILLS cure b:lliousness. sicl
headache.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15

Get the benefit of the cheap Christ
mas rates and two weeks tickets by the
Seaboarl Air Line.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-15

des- su,we.fr-tf
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-05-26
ENERGY TO SPARE.

II feel as though | had been drawn
through knothole," declared Wood
ward avenue man of business, and it
was only 10 in the forenoon.
'Out late to some party or thea
ter?' laughed his partner. Cant
stand those things as you could when
youngster. You do two mems work
here, and that demands regular habits
for the rest of the twenty-four hours"
"I'm as regular as clock. WASH
out late at all, and haven't missed
going to bed before IL since holiday
week. But the old gentleman is visit
ing me. You don't know my father,
do you? He's one of the honest yeo-
manry of the land! Was reared
falmcr, and disposesd to look down
almost every other calling are too de-
pendent for spirited American citizen.
He's p, and lively as cricket. There
is many young man of 30 that might
well envy him.
"But what has he to do with your
being used up?"
"Everything. He gets up at every
morning and PAGES up and down,
whistling like piccolo player and ask
himself aloud where in creation the
family is. He goes into the kitchen
and hauls the cook over for not having
breakfast ready, jollies with the milk
man, and then reads the paper in the
tones of a stump orator. There is no
chance to sleep after 5, but I'm not
going to have the old gentleman inter
fercd with, although all of us will be
going around in a partial trance as
long as he chooses to stay"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-05-26
BENJAMI FRANKLIN'S
SAYINGS.

Light purse, heavy heart.
He that drinks fast pays slow.
Sloth and silence are fools vir-
tues.
Necessity never made good bar
gain.
Where bread is wanting, all's to be
sold.
An egg today is better than a hen
tomorrow.
Keep thy shop and thy shop will
keep thee.
Blame all and praise-all are two
block-heads.
No man e'er was glorious, who was
not laborious.
An innocent plowman is more
worthy than vicious price.
All things are easy to industry; all
things difficult to sloth.
A rich rogue is like fat hog, never
does good till dead as log.
Would you live with case, do what
you ought, and not what you please.
A little house well fill'd, a little field
we'll titled, and little wife well WILD,
are great riches.
Let those enjoy (who never merit
woes), in youth tn Industrious wish
in age repose, allotted acres (no reluc-
tant soil, y shall prompt their industry
and pay their toll.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1899-05-26
5elrtt Ni5rrllanlI.
Mattia's Love Affairs.
BY ORAZlO GRANDl.

Translated from tie Italian Jy
William SfrutherS.