The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-11

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Manchester Bureau Times Dispatch,
No. 1902 Hull Street. :
All Manchester was present during yes
terday Of tho house warming Of superin.
tondent Alen,ot Maury Cemetery.
A most delightful evening WAS spent.
and the party was a gay and lively one.
with characteristic hospitality. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alien threw open their new house
to their friends, and during and in
the afternoon, many called to present
their compliments. At night the atten-
dance was very large The entire City
I Council was received, and all the other
city onloials were invited. The occa-
sion was a most pleasant ono in I'LL re-
Ispects.
THINGS VERY QUIET, 4
Tho unusual state Of quletude that pre-
wallis In tho city is a cause for comment.
Tho robberies In Richmond aroused some
apprehension among the police, but UP 10
this timo all Is peaceful on this side. r ne
approach OF Christmas is evident In all
parts Of tho business section Of the city,
but the holiday spirit Is broodlng no dis
order Chief Lipscon1b remarked upon
this fact last night, and said he was
much grateful at the excellent record tho
city IS keeping.
VETERANS MEET.
The second social session Of the 10.
seph e. Johnston Camp. Confederate Vet
Grams, was held last night. The attend-
ance was large and a most delightful
evening was spent. Supper was served by
o. Il, Ray. the Manchester caterer.
Several speeches wero delivered during
the cvening.I
COUNCIL TONIGHT.
The Common Counc" will meet tonight.
This will be tho last meeting under the
new npportionment. The new laws go into
effect on January 1st.
A public meeting in tho interest OF the
Modern Puritans will be held tonight In
the Odd-Tellows TInll at Eighth and Hull
Streets. Mr.. j.. A. Vaughan, supreme
secretary Of tho ordor will made an adj
dress.
THE SOCIAL WH1RL.
Miss Alice Smith, Of Manchester, and
Mr.. Frank a, Davis, Of Richmond, were
married last night at the home Of the
BRIDES parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.. w.
Smith, No. 1721 Bainbridge Street. The
ceremony was followed by a reception.
after whiclsth couple left forsa North-
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| side In ,Richmond.f 5rl
A dance will be given during the holi-
! days at the Dr7Wry ,lnanston by Mr.. and
| Mrs. Charles q. Friend and Mrs. w. f.
| Winnie. The Manchester German Club
| Will give a german during Christmas
| week, and there are also several dances
| scheduled at the McIaae mansion.
An enjoyable reception was rendered
Tuesday afternoon by Miss Moody. pres1-
| dent oc the Young, LadiesS Aid Society OF
| the cambridge Street Baptist Church, TO
| this members Of the society.
a delightful programme has Just beer
| announced for the concert TO be given
| next Tuesday night at the cambridge
Street Church.
PERSONAL AND BRIEF.
During the Allen reception last nigh,
| somebody accidentally traded hats Will,
| Mr. ]. r. Morrtssett, who Is anxious to
receiver his property. The hat had I'LL
! Initials on the band.
a silver tea will be. given tonight by
| The Young Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Meade Memorial Church An attractive
memorial programme will be rendered.
An oyster supper. was given In the Ma
sonic Temple last night for the benefit
of Stockton Street Church. The members
| of the Manchester Royal Arch Chapter
attended tho feast In body.
a sociable will be given in the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w, Weislgor tonight
for tho benefit OF Meade Memorial
! Church. The members and the public are
| invited