The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-28
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them In a large degree efficient. consid
ering our means and facilities. >they
deem 1t only good beginning in what
should be done in these newer and more
progressive things for the greater adj
vancement of our schools. There is
general recognition that the public
schools of the city are admirably con-
Quoted and are forcefu AMI efficient.
The teachers are capable and progress
sive, the course of ms ruction accord
ant with the best methods and systems
Of modern public schools. the buildings
and equipments excellent. and the re-
suits most satisfactory. as far as trey
supply our needs. All are more and
more Impressed with the truth that good
schools add much 10 the advantages of
a city. and we feel assured that our
most excellent system of public instrrc
ton Is a most attractive and potent eie-
ment in our city's life and growth. There
is a movement on foot to erect fine
high school building in the city. The
Council has indicated rs purrose ard
desire to assist The school autho; tiles IN
this most desirable Improvement. and TO
grant the use Of the beautiful lot at he
corner of cambridge and Eleventh
Streets for the purpose. The erection
Of this building will greatly stimulate
the educa ional enthusiasm. of our REQ
pie and aid the progressive measures
Contemplated to bring ou~ schools to the
greatest degree OF excellence.
At present Manchester is blessed with
md h29ef!fed by most p~osnero's ard
1re!.. n,anage| bank-the Mechanics a~d
Nerchaiits'. From It's heeirninr to this
date its presence in our city has bean
beneficial and strengthening to al. Tn
1er the conduct of It's most capable a~d
courteous cashier. Mr.. j. n Pa'tes7n.
md the vieiant and active directory. this
worthy institution has prosnered ard
grown in influence and popularity. IN !
t rs TODAY the most potential fa"to~
IN our business and commercial lie, end
IS destined to be of greater service an@
influence in the future. We are glad 20
congratulate it upon year of almost
'lnexampled prosperity and usefulness,
iust closed with profit and success, BIT
we are glad to state as ind cative CT
Nanchester's growth and increasing COM
nerc'al importance that she is soon to
enjoy the advantages and benefits ce-iv-
able from a National Bank. order tre
,ctive direction and efforts of Mr.. Clar-
ence Walden one of our most prcgressi
md energetic young business men. tn $
.mnortant acquisition to our commercial
md business life is to be instituted about
he 18th day of January. 1913. Is capt.
al stock will be from $4,000 to s2010>0
rhe prospective officers of this new t.
ttitutioH are: 4. D. Shotwe'l President:
Clarence Walden. Vice-President: Direc-
'ors r. A Bowen. r. c. Broa dIus, ".
T. Carter. F.. H. Wells. S. r. Brame. and
Kenneth Smith. The us11ering in Of tie
lew Year by the organization of It's
rank fittingly illustrates the increasing
rios perity of our city. Banks add very
ruch TO the commercial power and in
i'Ience Of community. and can be cf
y-eat assistance In the DEVELOPMENT a"d
,~ogrcss of business of all lzirds. We
rel assured that with two fine ard ca
>ablymanaged banking institutions the
-rowth and wealth OF our city will be
augmented and accelera ted.
GAS PLANT IN FAVOR
About three years ago the Manchester
light and Power Company ob.a ned a
harter and franchise from the City
'ouncil Its business being to supply gas
y its customers: This company has pres
cred. and Is gradually becoming favo-
restitution in the city. The gas fur
ished is most excellent. and g'vae
'ght Of brilliance ard steadinees which
attracts much attention and app-ecia'ive
'omment. This company is prepared to
furnish gas to all. and. what is the most
.)mmenda BILE. to furnish it at chea"
-ates SO that. It is within the reach Of
II who are willing to make an effort to
procure it.
made decided improvements during the
oast year. Manchester Is notably bless
al considering its advantages. with ex-
.clent church edifces. Thee are siyto u
hurch buildings in the city-ten white
md six colored. No more beautiful
structures tran the Central Methodist.
corner of Porter and Thirteenth Streets;
no Presbyterian. corner of Porter and
Tenth Streets. and the Catholic Church
'orner OF Perry and Fourteenth Streets.
ire found in any save the large cities
The other church buildings are credi-
able. and, in most instances. very at
ractive and commodious. The Bantist
church. corner of Eleventh and Fam
ridge Streets. has been remodelled and
'endered very commodious and attrac-
tive.
1t is now one Of the handsomest church
difces in the city. The interior is very
srtistic and. with the magnificent or~an
nd its splendid lighting equipment,
marks most decided improvement. he
congregation of Central Met;,odist is eS-
,ecting to soon get into the splend u
uditorium of their handsome edi ce.
his is a large and beautiful room. ami.
when furnished and decorated. will pro
ent fine picture.
The good work of teaching and preach
- the Word Is