The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-31
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Governor Montague Speaks Be-
fore Joe johnson n
Camp.
PATRIOTIC. SONS EN- ERTAlNED.
Miss Magruder's Condition.
Farley Signs for Twin
City Team.

Man chester Bureau, Times Dispatch
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Manchester Bureau, Times Dispatcllnls
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h tNranclester was d busy place last night.
There was n tacky part a dramatic en-
5tertalntncnt a banquet and q .'speaking.,'
all OF which tended to make things lively.
The speaking was by Governor Montn-
que at the court house, to members Of
Joe Johnson Camp and their friends. He
spoke on tho Confederate Soldier" and
interesting and enjoyable He was pre-
scented by Judge Clopton, commander Of
the camp The attendance was large
and most appreciative. Tho camp me,
first at the hall and went In a body to-
tho courthouse, where tho address was
made ~ i. g 4 b 81. a N NJ
81 The "tacky party" was for#the enter
ttainment Of members of thet Mystic Cir
Gle, md was most enjoyable and amusing.
EEE At Leader Hall tho patriotic sons held
Iforthfin an entertainment that was i!tEh-5
class lin every particular. b The bill was
"a double one, given by Mr.. James Mum
and his company OF actors. The pro-
gramme consisted of two plays, !" Captain
Rackett,"<and Gentleman Jim BotrI
iof them were presented In ali artistic
manner, reflectinE great credit on those
who took part. The audience was large
and demonstrative, and the applause was
merited. The company will play at En- =
poria tonight, when5th same bill Will
be presented. AT the conclusion of the
performance an exhibition of physical
culture was given by VI two light weight,
box ers, Coplan and Monroe. TIL The exhibit
ton was clever and instructive. 3s
Olympia Clubs Banquet.
The Olympia Club entertained some OF
their friends at a social session and feast
last night The principal ENTERTAINERS
were Messrs. Lonnie Wilson and Judge
Hart. These two entertainers sang some
of the old songs and danced In a most
entertaining way Speeches were made
BY Colonel b Ill Allen, James Bolts, Pres
1dent Ferguson and! Mr.. Bailey. The feast
was prepared by Assistant Steward Bob
Reynolds, and consisted mainly Of fish
caught by Judge Hart with other deli
cacies. & It was e late hour when the af-ss
guests had 4 to walk home, as the cars
had stopped running Colonel al len of
5fered to drive over, but the offer was de-
5clined with hanks, as the guests felt
they could make better; time walking.
Committee Meeting.
1.-THE Committee on Lands and Buildings
has been called to meet at s o'clock to-
might to- transact some Important bust
ness, the principal OF which Is the cleo
stionFof a chairman to succeed Mr.. r. !.
Owen, resigned. The chances favor the
election Of Subchariman Moore, alderman
from thea Fourth Ward q 4
Farley Signs. -s;s
RED Z Farley. a. talented ball player.
has been signed by the manager of the
Munchestersteam OF the Twin City League,
to play second base oil the team for the
season. Farley has m enviable record.
and Il Is just as fine behind the bat and
at the bat as he is in the infleld
Miss Magruder's Condition.
IS The latest report from Miss F'lossies
dagruder, at the Retreat for the Sick,
was that she was coming aiong nicely.
she stood the operation admirably, and
bore her suffering in a heroic spirit. The
chances Of her recovery are Of the best.
Personals and Briefs.
Mr. William Ellyson, Of Richmond, will
address the cambridge Street Church
Sunday school In tho church on Sunday
morning. HI will speak on Sunday
school Work. '| a Il IL 81 ,&
Joe Slnlons is under arrest on the
charge Of trespassing on tho property
OF the DreWry's Bluff Fishing Club.