Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-01

cord ucted. and are forceful and efficient.
'..he teachers are capable and progressive
the course of instruction saccordantswtth
the best methods and systems of modern
public schools the buildings and euuip-
ments excellent and the results most
satisfactory, as far as they supply our
needs. All are more and more impressed
with the truth that good schools add
much to the advantages o. city. and We
feel assured that our most excellent sys-7
TEN Of public instruction is a NEST attrac-
two aud potent element in our city's life
and growth. There is movement on
foot to erect a fine high school building
In the city. The council has indicated its
purpose and desire to assist the school
authorities In this most desirable n-s
proveTrcEt. and to grant the usesof the
beautiful lot at the corner Of cambridge
and Eleventh streets for the purpose.
The erection Of this building will greatly
stimulate the educational enthusiasm of
our psor.e. and aid the progressive meas
urcE contemplated to bring our schools to
Eshe greatest degree Of excellence.
s At present Manchester is blessed with
and benefited by most prosperous and
finely-managed bank-the Mechanics and
Merchants. From It's beginning to this
date its presence in our city has been bene-s
/ fetal. and Strengthening to all. Under
the conduct of its most capa Die and
courteous cashier, Mr.. j. n. Patteson. and
the vigilant and active directory. this
worthy institution has prospered and
grown in influence and popularity, until
1t is to-day the most potential factor In
our business and commercial life. and is
destined to be of greater service and In
fuence. We are glad to congratulate it
upon q year Of almost unexampled pros
perity and usefulness. just closed with
profit and success. But we are glad to
state as indicative Of Manchester's growth
and increasing commercial Importance
that she is soon to enjoy advantages and
benefits derivable from national bank.
Under the active direction and efforts of
Mr.. Clarence Walden. one OF our most
progressive and energetic young business
men, this important acquisition to our
commercial and business l'fe is to be in
stituted about Jan. Is, 1903. Its capital
stock will be from $4,000 to 100000. The
prospective officers of this new institu-
ton are: A. D. Shotwell, president; Clar.
ence Walden, vice-president: directors, r.
A. Bowen, R. c.. Broaddus. W. J. Car.
ter, E. H. Wells, S. r. Brame and Ken
meth Smith. The ushering in Of the new
year by the organization Of this bank fit
ting.v illusSra ties the in ,reasing prosper
ity. Banks add very much to the COM
mercial power and influence Of con1mu-
nifty, and can be of great assistance in the
deveopr.er and progress of business OF
all kinds We feel assured that with two
fine and capably managed banking insti-
tu.ions the growth and wealth Of our
city will be augmented and accelerated.
About three years ago the Manchester
Light and Power Company obtained
charter and franchise from the city coun-
Gil, it's business being to supply gas to its
customers. This company has prospered.
and is gradually becoming a favorite in
ask,, No f3,y yhcr1
is most excellent, and gives a light of
brilliancy and steadiness, which attracts
much attention and appreciatiye com
ment This company is prepared to fur
nish gas to all, and, what is the most
comm endable, to furnish It at cheap
rates, so that it is within the reach of
all who are willing to make an effort to
procure it
Most OF the churches Of the city have
made decided improvements during the
past year. Manchester is notably ble>~.
ed, considering It's advantages, with ex-
cellent church editlces. There are six
teen church buildings in the city-ten
white and six colored. No more beauti-
fu! structures than the Central Metho-
dist, corner Of Porter and Thirteenth
streets; the Presbyterian, corner of Por-
ter and Tenth streets and the Catholic
church, corner Of Perry and Fourteenth
-,
cities. The other church buildings are
creditabe, and in most instances. very
attractive and comnlodious. The Bap-
fist church. corner Of Eleventh and Balm
bridge streets, has been remodelled and
rendered very con,modous and attrac-
tive. It is now one OF the. handsomest
church ediflceS in the city. The interior
is very artistic and with the magnificent
organ and it's splendid lighting equip
aYxc mos m
nlent. The congregation OF Central
Methodist is expecting to soon get into
the splendid auditorium Of their hand
some edifice. This is large and beauti
full room, and when furnished and decor
ated will present a fine picture The
good work of teaching and preaching the
Word of God is sedulously carried on in
all of these sanctuaries, and the religious
life of the city is now. as it has been in
the years past, active and influential in
its blending with the secular existence
of this ancient municipality
The Business Mems Association is one
OF the most active and potent agencies
In the citys existence for her: upbuilding
and enterprise. This association is COM
posed of about one hundred and seventy
Ave members, drawn from some Of the
most thoughtful and influential business
men OF the city. The present officers OF
the association are: D. L. Pulliam. presi-
dent; A. L. Adarson. vce-president:
Clarence Walden. secretary; w. H. Wash
ington treasurer; John S. Avis ser
geant-at-arms Executive Committee
David l.. Pullam, H. c. Beatlie, Dr..
William P. Mathews. Augustine Royal,
Julian C. Snellngs, NJ. A. Campbell. A.
J. Daffron and E. H. Wells.
MANY MANUFACTURING PLANTS.
Manchester has many most prosperous
business and manufacturing establish
ments. Among the most prominent of
these are:
Three tanneries-A. D. Shotwell & CO.,
E.. .. Chalkley & Co.. and the Virginia
Leather Co.. the Richmond Wood Work
ing Co, the Johnson Axle Foundry. the
Richmond Standard Steel. Spike and Iron
Co.. Warner Moore & Co.'S. Flour Mills.
The Linto Coated Paper Co., Geo. E.
Paul & Bros Manchester Ice Factory.
Tcler &; Sons Stove and Plow Works. the
Manchester Paper Irvine Co.. Woodward
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