The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-28
DEBT ON CHURCH
WILL BE PAID
Contractor Walker 10 Receive Bal
ance Due,
A MARRIAGE IN SWANSB0RO.
Many Christmas Trees Last Night.
ST. Johns Night Celebrated
News, Personal and Brief,
OF Manchester.
A MARRIAGE IN SWANSBORO.
Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times,
No 1lO2 linII Sfrcct.

Manchester Bureau, Richmond Times,
No 1lO2 Hull Street.
The fasanco due on the new Central
Methodist Church VII be paid of this
morning. Mr. r. D. Walker. the contrac-
tor. who has just about completed the
building, VIII be given a check this morn
ing for s4,oce, which is payment n fun. a
meeting OF the Building Committee was
held last night The church building was
opened last night, the occasion being the
Sunday-school Christmas tree. The entire
membership was present, and Santa C4aus
1ysiS forced to work overtime Alter the
enterta. nTncnt Mrs. ". II. Owens was pre-
scented with a beautiful hynn-oook by her
Sunday-school class.
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.
a party WIS given at the beautiful home
of Mr.. Thomas Inge, in Chesterfield, last
night. a great many Of the young people
of Manchester were present.
The Meade-Memorial Episcopal Church
Sunday-school gave its annual Christmas
tree last II sllt.
Mr. W IL Washington is spending the
holidays al his home in Caroline county.
Miss Gertrude We!siger is home for the
holidays. She VIII remain two weeks be-
/
st. Johns night was duly celebrated last
night by Manchester Lodge No H. A Z.
and A NJ a .sumptuous banquet wIs
spread, which a large number of the mem
bers enjoyed.
MARRIAGE IN SWANSBORO.
very pretty wedding was solemniz-
ed at the residence of Rev. Mr. Bergman
last night at $50 O'Clock. the contracting
parties being MIR. Augustus Kahn, of
Manchester. and Miss Norma Avis. Miss
Avis is the beautiful and attractive
daughter of Policeman y. y. Avis, of
Swansboro Mr.. Kahn is valuable
cmpoye OF the Richmond Woodworking
Company. The brother of the groom acted
as the best man. They viii reside in
Swansboro
Mr. c. a. Paul. of Newport News. is
The guest OF Rev. ". W. Sisk, of Swans
boro.
LILY COUNCIL.
The following officers viii be installed
at the next regular meeting of Lily Coun-
Gil. No. :. d. Of l.. for the ensuing term:
Councillor, Miss Nettie Duke; associate
Councillor, Miss Carrie Huband; Vice
Councillor, Miss Agnes Smith; Associate
Secretary. Mrs Leoncra Meredith; FL
Nice-Counclor Walter Smith: Recording
nancial Secretary. Miss Julia Roberts:
Past-Councilor Willis Sandcrson; Junior
Guide Miss Hattie Srowder: Treasurer,
Mrs. Salie iIuband; Inside Sentinel, Mrs.
Kelley, Outside Sentinel, Mrs Mary
Tatum Representatives. TO State Council,
]. u. Reams and Miss Lee Taylor
CASES CONTINUED.
Mayor Maurice held court yesterday
morning. The case against the Richmond
Passenger and Power Company for fast
running and striking the wagon of Mr..
Had I,r,f n
of the illness of c. NJ. Dabney, motorman
on the ear. the case was again continued,
10 be heard on the eth OF January.
The trial of Ed. Turner (colored), charg-
ed with shooting George Washington. was
postponed until January 9TH.
Mr. Lewis l.. Pierce. formerly OF Man
chester. but now a resident of Philadel-
phia. is here on a visit TO his father. MI
r J. Pierce.
The Building, Loan and Trust Company,
of Nlanchestep nas declared > ID per
cent semf-annual dividend out of the earn
inrs for the last six months.
UNDAN--SCHOOb.
The Sunday-schooi OF Clopton-Street
Baptist Church viii have their Christmas
entertainment tonight at the church.
Besides the choir singing several
pieces Mrs c. II. kahl and Miss
Rosa TURNKEY VIII sing solos. The Misses
Tutwiler viii sing cuet, also Miss
Rosa TURNKEY and Vim. J. Morrisett will
sing a duet. a male quartette by Messrs-
" NI Jones. Harvey. j. T., and Wm. j.
aIorrisett. The quartette, Has Father
Eeen Here?" viii also be sung; several
recitations by the children. Judge Han
cock VIII preside
personal AND BRIEF.
DR. and Mrs w f Merchant are Wis
ting in Washington. Mrs. Merchant VIII
,ar,,agr1 several laVS.
MIR w. a Ford of Diawiddie county.
is visiting Mr. Samuel Hawkes.
Mr.. Willie Jackson is spending Christ
mas with his uncle in Chattanooga.
Tenn.
Miss Annie Lafoon is visiting in Ches-
terrified county.
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry 7. Brands, who
have been visiting relatives in the city.
have returned 10 their home IN Selma
Ala.
Mr. Gus Paul, Of Newport News, is
Visiting friends in Swansboro
Mrs Cora Holmes, of Petersburg, has
returned home after q brief stay with
friends in Swansboro.