Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-09
ANNUAL INSPECTION.
Officials and Stockholders of the
Norfolk & Southern Railroad.
Opening of New Sunday School Building
Little Child scaidcd w. C. t. U. Re-
port Organ Recital Death of n Child
Brief Mention.

Some of the officials and stockholders
of the Norfolk and Southern railroad
were here yesterday on their annual
tour of inspection. They arrived here
about IL o'clock yesterday morning
over the Norfolk and Western railroad
in a special car. coming from Rich
mond. From here the party went to
Edentou by special train. leaving their
car here for repairs. The officials re-
over the Virginia Beach division to
Virginia Beach. where they spend the
night.
The officials in the party were Presi-
dent John Christensen. of New York:
Secretary and Treasurer Clarence Nor
san. OF New York: General Manager
III. IL. King and Superintendent w. w.
King, the latter two oil Norfolk.
NEW 5. S. BUILDING.
on Thursday afternoon, the 18th in
slant. at $50 O'Clock, The opening ser
vice will be held in the new Sunday
school building at the corner of Twelfth
ana Walker streets. This service will
be somewhat oil Il dedicatory nature
ana IL most interesting program has
been arranged for the occasion The
young mems societies of Chestnut and
Liberty street churches will furnish
music for the occasion, Mrs. w. L.
Berkley leading and Mrs. Gordon pre-
siding at the organ. The scripture les
son will be read by the Rev. w. Asbury
christian, pastor of Chestnut Street NJ.
T.. church. and u prayer will be offered
by The Rev. 5. S. Lambeth, d. D.. pas,
tor of Liberty Street NJ e. church
The sermon will be delivered by the
Rev. j. L. Mastin. former pastor of
Chestnut Street Nj. L. church.
~ CHILD SCALDED.
Lucille Story, the 7months old daugh-
Ter of Cant
painfully scalded on the right cheek at
the home of her parents this evening
between and Z o'clock. The accident
occurred while she was passing be-
tween Two rooms. and, coming in con-
tact with the cook who was CARRYING a
pot or hot coffee. the contents of which
were thrown into her face by the shock.
She was attended by DR.. f. NJ. Morgan
and she is now resting quietly consid-
ering the great pain.
w. c. Il. u. REPORT.
The Berkeley w. C. T. U. has Just re-
ceived the following gratifying report
from the National w. c. T. u. conven-
ington city: There were forty-six
States and Territories represented:
seven foreign countries represented,
viz: Africa. Spain. Australia, India,
Ceylon, Brazil Syria and Canada.
The total number OF delegates in at
senuaihce was NV. Inc report showed
1900 more paid-up members than that
of last year
SLIGHT RLAZE.
A slight blaze at the home of Lewis
Wilson. colored. Mt the corner of Sec
ond and Malone streets. caused the
hose and reel company to respond last
night about $50 o'clock. The blaze was
started by sparks falling from the sec
ond-story portion Of the chimney to
lower floor. where the carpet was ipnit-
ed. The damage was slight and the fire
was eXtinguished by n bucket brigade.
ORGAN RECITAL
On Tuesday evening. December 18th.
there will be an organ recital at Me-
mortal NJ. e. church at the corner of
First street and Berkeley avenue. This
recital will be given by Prof. ]. ].
Miller. of Christs P. T.. church, Nor
folk, and others. A carefully prepared