The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-26
south Richmond Bureau,
The Ttmes-Dlspatcb.
1920 Hull Straet

Phone Madison liz.
aesierday efternoons session marked the
close OF one of the most successful and
EIatiiyins district conferences OF the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary Society of The
Methodist Church ever held. More ,ban rs, ls1
delegates from Virginia were present The
conference was opened formally yesterday
morning. but most Of the delegates arrived
In time TO hear the Rev. Henry {. pfeiner.s
night.
The morning session opened in the hand
some Central Methodist, Church a, $3.50
O CLOCK, and was given up for the mos, part
TO me reading OF reports from the various
committees feature OF the morning ses-
sion was the address OF the Rev. Mr. IIoun-
shell. returned missionary from Korcs
VINO told the conference OF the marvellous
advancement OF mission work ia that coun-
Try. About 800 guests were served al lunch
con. 3r7,'', 7-.I
~ the afternoon session there were
speeches BY various ministers and mission
workers Among the womeH speakers were
Mrs W. u. southaii. of Norfolk, president
Of Virginia; Mrs Lee Britt. OF SUFFOLK the
only woman member OF the Bishops Coun-
eicnsry Council, and Miss Blanks. of Pc
tersburs. superintendent OF Young Peoples
Mrs. w. B. Newell, district secretary.
Only One Case.
Court. Part :. yesterday morning. Edward
Branch and wife and Edward Stiger and
w Ga s q = from the "Newtown" district were
The fl.coo damage suit OF Powell against
the city of Richmond will be tried this
morning in the Hastings Court, Part D. The
case promises much Interest to lawyers.
Slnshed Ills Leg
+ W. A. Andrews, cmpioye of the cleo
leg seriously yesterday morning while trim
ming the top of n telegraph pole with n
drawing knife He wae treated BY Dr. E.
O. Hin. and no fear Is felt that he will be
permanently crippled. He was engaged In
Installing the wiring for the new hre-alarm
system. ia
Eol ~ pa Eo,oItr
Last nisht was big night at Henderson
Lodge OF odd-Fellows when the RED"
the new members, contest. paid the PEN
ally with reception and supper. Pleasure
came hrst and business later;
After 'aJoy Riders"
The regular weekly session of the Oak
Grove Masis,ra,e'r- Court. to be called this
morning at. 10 o'clock before Magistrate
promises 10 be unusually lively.
Ten hfteen joy riders and speeders.
nipped Sunday afternoon In their rapid
course on the Petersburg and Midlothian
pixies, will be arrayed before the Chester
Held bar OF justice to-day. They san
ford Davis. R. b. Airport, Hicks Automobile
n. Council. ". ". Wingo. o. D. Brinser. C.
$, oliver and r. l.. Mahaiey and others.
Mass-Meeting Tonight. s
1; is expected that the little Oak Grove
schoolhouse will be crowded to It's limit to-
night at the mass-Ineetng OF Oak Grove
taxpayers. called by the Patrons AsEocla =
schools for the district. This meeting was
primarily called in order to hear the re-
port of the investigating committee APP
pointed former meeting. This commit
tee. after looking thoroughly into the
schools Of the district. appeared before the
Board OF Supervisors of Chesterfield last
Monday and asked that The board authorize
considerable Increase in the school tax in
the district. The matter was continued until
the next meeting OF the board. a chance
will be given tonight for all who wish 10
eign the petition for the increased tax
Funeral of Squire Jordan.
One or the largest crowds that ever at
tended a funeral in South Richmond filled
the Central Methodist Church yesterday
afternoon at $50 o'clock when the Rev.
Henry c. Pfe,/er conducted the last services
over the body OF Squire Henry a Jordan.
direction OF Stuart Lodge, Independent Or