The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-16

That the proba hility OF the con-
sondation of Richmond ana Saanches-
ter has received a serious setback at
the hands OF the Board of Aldermen
OF the Capital City. which body Tues
day night amended the proposed an
nexation ordinance, Is the consensus
OF opinion in the Southside City.
Chairman l.. r. Brown, OF the joint
committee OF the Manchester Coun-
ellis, who has been an ardent sup
porter of the project, declares tnat
II the question Is put up TO vote
of the people as Ii now STANDS VIII the
amended petition reducing from ~ 70
20 per cent. the amount 70 De eA-
pended ON street Improvements IN the
event of annexation, he would De one
of the first TO ballot against 1t. Many
similar expressions have been heard
from those who have favored the
plan. The anti anrexationists, Wnen
the action of the Richmond aldermen
was made known, became greatly
elated and declared that victory was
theirs.
II Is pointed out that Richmond
wishes to take over Manchester with
out Offering any Inducements; tnat
by becoming Washington Ward the
city would completely lose its ident,ty
and on these points the citizens OF the
Southside City lay much stress.
The anti-annexationists held
meeting Tuesday night, but II was
said Wednesday that they are not
ready to make public the proceedings
This, 1t is said, will be done at the
proper tiIHer---
Now Manchester National Bank.
The Bank of Manchester IL no
more. The Manchester National Bank
| began business early Wednesday
morning. Mr. Clarence Vaden, Tor
merly cashier of the institution, ana
now the vice-president, said that pu.
few changes are contempiaIeu, pue
that as soon as matters uhoer .'e
new regime adjust themselves the IN
! terror of the bank will be renovated.
The directors held a meeting Tues
/ day afteFnaaa-aHa-tr TRANSACTED econ
siderable business in connectlon with
the expansion of this financial mouse
Mr.. d. C. Bellard. of Roanoke RAPIDS,
n, c., Is now the cashier, and began
his duties Wednesday.
Judge Wells in charlottesville.
Judge Ernest II. Wells, of the Man
chester Corporation Court, lett Wed
pesday for Charlottesville. where ne
win hold court for Judge John M
White. of the Albemarle County CIR
cult Court. Judge Wells was ordered
to Charlottesville by Governor Mann.
| Judge White having expressed oe-
sire for another member or the JUDI
ciary to hear the case of the Peoples
National Bank against Mrs. Willis r.
Westbrook. The case will come up
| Thursday.
Court Begins Monday.
The February term of the Manches-
| ter CORPORATION Court will begin Mon
| day. The term, 1t is said. will be a
short one, and Will probably last oniy
ten days. There will be no civil jury,
| Init criminal cases and chancery mat
/ tiers will consume the time.
| Celebrated Anniversary.
Liberty Council, ]. @. U. A. NJ.
celebrated it's twenty-second anniver-
| sary Tuesday night In Swansboro.
| The affair was immensely enjoyed.
4 Refreshments were served and large
audience heard interesting talks by
the following: Messrs W. G. Clements,
Ben p. owen, Rev. J. c. Miles. G. G..
Fuaua, w. B. Taylor and others.
Mr.. w. j. Morrissette, secretary Of
the council. read his annual report,
which showed the organization to be
In splendid financial condition. The
sum OF $4,000 has been handled By
the council since It was organized.
Hcptasophs' Program.
I The program for the annual ham
! auet and public installation of officers
Order Of Heptasophs, which will take
place Thursday night at the Masonic
| Temple, Cowardtn avenue and Hull
streets. has been announced It Is
as follows:
Opening prayer. by Rev. J. NJ
| Rowland.
Public installation OF officers by
Mr.. M. Fiegenheimer, deputy archor
| OF the Richmond Conclaye.
Statistics of the Lodge. by Mr.. G.
A. Raines, secretary.
Song. by Quartette OF Richmond.
So4cs By Mgss a. A. <Adktns. So -
Speech, by DIR, Syclas.
Solo, by Miss Hazel Crooks.
Address. by Mr.. James r. Joncs,
representative of Supreme Body.
4 Recitation. by Mr.. william Hart
/ Solo. BY Miss Ida Butler.
nanjo yscitation. by M. Grin
Bolrh6r. Vi u 4 gss
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