Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-18
.BERKL Ely News AND ADVERTISEMENTS

The committee to advertise school
bonds submhted its report which was
accepted. Mr.. Bruce. of the First Ma
uonal bank, OF Ohio, was present for
the purpose of purchasing the school
ponds. The hour of the board meeting
was changed from o'clock to 1880
o'clock p. IN.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.
The sixth annual meeting of the
stockholders OF the Atlantic Building
and Loan Association was held last
night in Elks' Hall. corner OF Pine All
Chestnut streets. and was presided
over by Mr.. John Milestone, vice
president, and Mr.. c. b. Gibbs acted
as secretary. OF the 2iS5 shares of
stock of the association about 500
shares were represen cd. The assocla-
ton showed by Its annual report
thrifty growth since it's last annual
meeting. There has been en- increase
OF 5ss shares. The total amount OF re-
ceipts for the year were si7.o9295, and
disbursement OF s47,OsG.1i The in
crease OF the receipts over last year
were S15.623.92. The association de-
clared dividend of per cent. It has
been very fortunate IN not having sus-
tained a loss during Its history. and
has not piece of property on hand
The old board o directors was unani-
mously reelected.
y.
The jury which was appointed to in
Nestisate the killing OF Darius Has
kett, tho f2-ycsr-old son OF MIR and
Mrs. TIL mas HasSctt. by the Norfolk
and Western passenger train last
Thursday evening at the Eleventh
street crossing. South Norfolk. and
which adjourned. met at i;he town hall
last night. The verdict was thar the
lad came to his death Ivy being struck
by the Norfolk and Western messenger
train through the negligence OF the
company.
ORGAN RECITAL
The organ recital to De given at the
Memorial Methodist church tonight by
Prof. j. j. Miller. of Christ's p. II.
church. Of Norfolk. promises 20 be one
OF the finest musical entertainments
OF the season. Prof. Miller will he n Div
assisted h. we'll known talent from
both NorfollS and Eerkley. Those who
attend this recital will enjoy musical
treat and will he amply reNaid for their
eiouh'e and expense. The price of adj
mission will be for adultS.25 cents, chill
dren Is cents. The proceeds Will go to
the music fund Of the church
TENEMENT HOUSES BURNED.
Three tenement houses in course OF
| erection on Scahosri avnnne. South
Sorcolk were entirely consumed by fire
sunday morning. They caught about
] O'Clock and were soon reduced to
| ashes The South Norfolk Hose and
Reel Comranv RESPONDED and later the
| Torrent Fire Dansrtment but the
| buildings were too far some TO be saved
| Tho origin OF the fire was due to ir.
| cendiary or tramns Tho buildings
were being erected by Mr. VIM. Mont
Tomery and were owned by Mrs NJ ].
! Brown. of Rrarlhleton ward Norfolk.
| and would have been completed in a
few days,
HYMENEAL
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Clendenning. Of
| Mt. Pleasant. Norfolk county have
| issued invitations announcing tho mar
| riage of their daughter. Miss Matte
r.. to Mr.. Simon II Swartz. next Tucs.
day, December 26th .; the residence.
BREVITTES
Mr.. William Tilotson. suncrintend-
ent of the Berkeley street Railroad Com
| pany. has returned from Philadelphia.
| where he went to place an order for
| several new cars for his road
| The Main Street Christian Church
| Sunday school has decided to give a
| Christmas entertainment next Friday
night week.