The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-24

sharp. Al interesting and appropriate
programme will be rendered. the latter
part OF which will consist of dialogues
an6 rocitations.
u as.c :, =. pe furnished by the choir
Cwilose ability is too we'll known to need
commonly with its chorister, J. Henry
Smith. as leader.
Every church IN Manchester is prepar-
ing Tor a Christmas entertainment Of
some description to entertain the youns
as well as the old at Oak Grove Bap-
list Chu! oh the pastor. Rev. E. T. Smith,
is working hard to complete all arrange
incnts for Thursday. There vii be SPECIAL
services at 8 &C .ock in-the afternoon OF
Thursday and an interesting programme
of music. consisting of appropriate hymns.
solos and qua. tettcs. The sermon VIII De
by the Rev h II. Moore, Of Coward n
Avenue Christian Church
Mr. w. j. Molrisette has been prevailed
upon to sing for the congregation at the
service in the afternoon.
PRACTi CAL JOKE
A. a result Of the work Of some pract!-
eel Joker in stringing a small wire about
six inchss above ground, Mr CHARLES
Thitlock. once in the newspaper busi-
less here. Is suffering from a spra!ned
wrist ana a blow In the face. having been
ing his foot in the wire.
Mr.. WnItlolk who Is a railroad en-
rloye. was roi.-c to his work cary in the
morning and did not. Of course. see the
snail wire. His foot struck it just as
he went to step and he was thrown. In
the fall he threw out his right hand.
sprainins his wrist. His face struck par
TALLY inflicting :: slight wound. which.
bow ever is not serious. His wrist is pain
\, l,ctfpy>
X. OF P. OFFICERS.
The following officers have been elect
ed for the ensuing term by Lancheste;
Lodge No. 20, Knights Of Pythas: w.
J. Lewis P. c.; a. d. 7. Albright, c.
G.; George Jeffress. Y. C; Gorge p.
Means, PreIate; c. S. Whitlock. * Of
r. s.; ". ]. Morrisette. NJ. Of F.; F. W.
Bass. NJ. Of Elk; E. c. Haight, NJ. of
A: j. II. Meggs. I. G.: P. L. Clary, Q.
G. These officers VIII be installed New
Years Eve night by District Chancellor,
+. W. Jewett-
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Rudolph Fortune and Sam Patterson,
swo nero youths, were fined 81 each yes
tcrday morning by Mayor Maurice be-
,ause they jumped on cars.
Professor Maurice. father Of Mayor H.
A. Maurice, will leave to-day for
tSucklGgIa county LOT d lie" GAYS.
Mr.. H. L. Jones. an old Manchesterian.
COW Of Wilmington, Del. viii be in the
city with his parents for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bailey will leave
=oon for Powhatan county to visit their
relatives.
Mr.. Ohio Bryce. OF swansooro. has re-
ceteed the handsome five dollar hat Of
fered in the recent Dog and Poultry Show
sor the finest beagle hound. Mir.
Bryce with his favorite dog won the
arst prize ard had received 1nanv offers
for the animal which is one Of the finest
in the city.
Mrs. Saunders Gully her daughter and
niecs Will spend the holidays with her
brother in Surry county.
MI Nelson Xix. Of Chesterfield county.
IS spending the holidays here.
Aiessrs. Clarence IIinnant and Jefferson
,:cles lsft yesterday for Surry county
TO hunt deer and otherwise enjoy them
sel.es
Or T. P Mathews is now almost fully
recovered from his severe attack. which
cortinusd for about three or four weeks.
Turkeys are being sod here at 20 cents
rei- pound, dressed and IL cents for live
ones. Lettuce is worth five cents
bunch. and Chickens are bringing from
- TO Is cents dressed. Apples are selling
for y certs per peck, and ham Is going
for l6 cents.
Last night was considerably auieter
tl:an the night previous. less flr:works
being fired and fewer drunken people on
l1ull Street Until tonight they We're
seemingly holding themselves in restraint.