Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-01-21
DAUGHTERS ARRANGE
INTERESTING PROGRAM
Their Evening of History" Proves
Delightful Affair I'm Connection
With Leo Celebration.
VETERANS, ATTEND BANQUET
Injunction Proceedings in Peters
burg's Famous Tartte Church Case
May BE Postponed = Missionary
Society Observing Week of Prayer.
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ETERSBURG, VA. January 90
The Evening in History" arranged by
lie United Daughters OF the Confc1-
"racy and given last night in the Elks'
lone, was a delightful affair and one
~ the most charming social events
OF the season in Petersburg There
was very large attendance Of the
Young people of the city. and the fine
music. the recitation and the address
had interesting historical bearing.
The address Of the evening WAS de-
'ivcred by j. Gordon Bohnnnon. whose
'hcme was General r. H. Lee" The
life and character OF the great leader
was traced in eloquent language. Re
treShments were served. and dancing
followed. The entertainment was in
observance of General Lees birthday.
Tho speeches at the banquet of the
y. j. Hin Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams last night in observance of Gen
oral Lees birthday were OF a highly
entertaining character. Judge j. NJ.
Mullen, commander of the camp. pre-
sided. and happily filled the position
OF POSTMASTER. introducing the speak
ers. Lieutenant Grand Commander
Thomas 6. Elan. chose as his theme
the Songs We Use To Sing" His
tnimitable illustrations. his wit and, at
times. his periods Of pathos as he re-
countcd the old songs and their history
ana sentiment, afforded intense enjoy
'ncnt.
General James Magill. of Forest De-
not. always n welcome visitor 20 the
camp, gave statistics and comparisons
OF the odds that prevailed against the
south In the war. General Magill has
mary close ties connected with the
camp His wife is the daughter of
General a. +. Hin. in whose honor the
camp WAS named.
Colonel James Anderson. OF Spring
neld. Mass. a Union veteran. who has
done much TO restore good feeling be-
tween the North and South. delivered a
soidierly and friendly address. and in Il
very handsome speech Senator 'Drewry
responded to the toast to the Sons of
Veterans.
Captain +. II Barker. member of
the Pennsylvania Battlefield Commits
zion, accompanied by his wife. came to
l'et"rsburp to attend the banquet bur
they were called home by 4 telegram
announcing the death Of MrH. Barkcr's
sister.
The Hin Directory Company. o, Rich
irond. has begun on the Petersburg
directory for 1850. and has cstab-
lished headquarters for the working
force in rooms over the Virginia Ma
ttonal Bank. The people OF the city
w'li bc prompt TO furnish necessary in
formation, to enable the company to
get out the best directory vet pub
lsheh.
INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS
MAY III: POSTPONED
The Injunction order issued by Judge
Southall. OF the Circuit Court, restrain
ing tho anu-Tarttc faction OF the Har.
rison street (colorcd) Baptist Church
from holding further business church
meetings. Is set for hearing on Friday.
Tho probability, however. is that the
hearing may he postponed by reason Of
inability OF some OF The counsel for the
defendants TO he present on that day.
IA. fNtk h In
iIustinEs Court contempt proceedings
against leaders of the Tartte faction.