The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-15
Petersburg
Gather to See Gerard.

Petersburg, Va, March IA
crowd of considerable proportions,
gathered at the Washington Street
station OF the Atlantic Coast Line rail-
way here today to get look at form
er United States Ambassador to Ger
many James W. Gerard. and party.
The party occupied three special
coaches attached to one OF the a. C.
L, fast trains bound for Washington.
The curiosity OF those who gathered to
see the ex-ambassa or was satisfied to
the extent of getting a peep at him
through the windows OF the dining
car while he sat at breakfast
Bible Class Has Banquet.
The banquet of the Hassell Bible
class, of the Third Presbyterian
church. held at the church last even
ing was one OF the most interesting
events In the history OF the class
There were about forty members Of
the class in attendance. and a most
ENJOYABLE evening was spent
President ]. c. Challender presided
and acted ia POSTMASTER introducing
The speakers of the evening who In
Guided Rev. William n. McIliwaine,
or Richmond: Messrs. o. J. r. Smith,
teacher Of the class, and Charles D.
Eanes musical director of the church;
Rev. Michaux Raine. the pastor; Rev
Charles r. striblirg, OF the Tabb-
Street church. and Samuel D.
Rodgers.
Rev. Mr.. McIllwaine delivered an
eloquent and forceful address on The
Bible As the Supreme Influence in
the Human Life"
Interest Conferred On Case.
Among the most important cases
on the docket OF the hustings court.
which convenes for the March term
tomorrow. Is that OF the common
wealth against James Carpenter. col
ored. alias Happy" Carpenter was
arrested here on a charge OF house
breaking. but since his arrest 1t has
developed that he Is also wanted for
horse theft. Several weeks ago he is
alleged to have stolen a mule from
DR.. Fischer's stables, which the vet
Urinary had under treatment.
Carpenter ia alleged TO have con-
fessed TO one or more of the charges
The horse has not yet been located.
Give silver Tea.
me camp FIRE Girls of Petersburg
Will give silver tea Friday at the
home OF Mrs. w. r. Beach, in Frank
lin street. from 430 to $40 O'Clock.
The organization is new here, but is
growing rapidly in popularity. The
tea Is being given for the benefit OF
o fund which the girls are trying to
raise in order that the organization
may become the god-mother of one
or more European orphans. The en-
tertainment will consist of musical
program by some of the very best To-
cal talent. fancy dancing and r.fresh-
ments.
Directors Have Meeting.
An interesting and largely attend.
ed meeting OF the hoard OF directors
of the Matoaca Bridge company was
held in the Petersburg chamber OF
commerce last evening. The finances
of the company were shown to be In
good condition, with prospects OF the
original stock Indebtedness being paid
of this year. Tha bridge will then
put 1t in thorough repair and turn
over to the counties of Chesterfield
and Dinwiddie for maintenance.
Speeding Has Ceased.
Motorcycle Patrolman Bailey, ~
Gently put in charge of the Hopeweil.
Petersburg highway by Judge Jesse F.
West of the Prince George county
court. report that speeding on the
new road has ceased since several con-
victions were secured.