Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1867, Page 4

THE EV ~~ LOCAL NEWS AMUSEMENTS. & . TO-DIGHT | Warts Ormra Howse. fas Uigranges Prizno!t Troape tm Doo Giowamat.” atioxal TheaTes—Jobn E Owens as «Joona Hatters y.” In» The Vicrims.” and in Bis speciality, «40 Wink: Ov» Fetrows’ Hatt —First grand ball ofthe Greenies i Bene paylvania avenue, -de- : Select Sires of the se Bat! Clad Tots willbe« pleasant aif: — THE HOLIDAY Christmas is over, bat the holidays com- SEASON. j timue, and Ss the good old custom of New Years ents i@ silt kept ap, we contiauve to-day our het of places where holid&y goods Sp be found In the greatest variety, and pur- Beced to the best adv. age. | Mears FkeNcn & Kicwamnson (Had+on | Tayler Bookstore) have mad> a eres ton in the pr orsignmen: of New ¥ 840, for $50. at aud Shadows *pobli-bed at $150, publiscer’s price $15, and many otaer amily ilustrated books 2: reduced priges ‘They bave also a fine sesor:meut of diaries for ree The crowd st Kuprerr’s great toy and ¥ g0vds ef Poriam. 7h streer, was eo great wae with difficulty the customers could mske their way through the drifit.nt rooms. In consequence. however, of the fore. theugbt of Mr. Ruppert i procuring a large tend to the wants of | Kev. Fa CHRISTMAS DAY PS jst, We are glad to notice. is every F becommg more ot a holiday, in the trae of the word. There is Ives drinking, roos merriment than there “good old *imes,” but there ts eer Totimg and bow Used to be in the etl fay sed nom Sanday quiet ad cecoram wich .s now the rate, wRich better becomes the gautversary of on which our Redeemer was born. Mful weather yesterday morning, the -abihiradeg supsbice and balmy air remiad- tog One of pring, WSs [avorabla tothe proper religious ob-ervauce of the day. and the various churches (Broughout the city, waere se-s ices were beld, were crowded wor- scippers The taxw made the walking quite chasreeshl*, and ta the evening the gentle south wind Diew up & warm rain; bat every hove was recolent of Ohristmas cheer, and lew Cared for the weather outsite. ~y. ALoyaiua, (Catboli¢,) the largest church | an Washington, was the great point of attrac- hon yesteraay and ateach service the church was well filled. The first high mass was cele- braved py Rev. FatherStonestreet, with Kev. Farbers Reccofort and Keating, and th: O clock tmass by Rev. Fa'her R: with ity and Lancaster At each DSS 8D Approprinte discourse was delivered. TB» chou ov thix Occasion performed some fine wnusic—Mr. Harry Sherman presiding at the organ, and. Mrs. Kretchmar fends At the fir-t mass, Miliard’s mass in @. Haydn’s mar- velous works of Creation, and a duet trom Don Pasquale— a Mr. Obese (wi principal parte—were supg At the Il o'clock mass, 1 ‘s 16th Ju Deo Alma Virgo were rendered. The altar was Randsomely set off. The crowd present at early mass was oue of the largest which hasever been gathered m the edifice, many Deing unable to gain ad- mis: to the chureh. Dominick's O#URCH, (Catholic,) Sourb Washington, nigh mass was performed Durmg the rematming holidays cCUstomers will be xble to inspect the wonder- dei variety of holiday goods at Rappert’ mere deliveration, and ‘hey wiil find Mr. Mrs. Ruppert nssidgous on showing een, tee iaiest aud most desirable goods in the stock MABKaITER, On 7th street, Das not sold out 32) those beaotifmi paintings, engravings aad A made bis establishment a re- of ‘be flue ar's in seared of Noli- His holiday tock is still large, re even more reason- (o (De morning With impressive effect, Hayda’s “ No 3 wa- performed by the fine choir of te charch, (which embraces some excellert Sma&teur talent.) the leading parte being sus. ingly, Mrs. Brown, Messrs. ‘som, Thornberg, and King, with Mr. @."W. Arth as conductor. At the fi “clock services An admirable sermon was de- livered by R Father Bokel. The large and ¢ much cramped for room in their present iding, but will be amply accommodated in e Iaguicent new chorch edifice in progress His taste in ime to ft up their "s calls. d and fifty Potosie’s operagiacses Invaluable to Bouees tf Oved of different styles and sizes are being sold by xu. G. Metzenotr & Oo. at imporvr’s Prices Tm Bave an extensive stock m Of the finest pinnos. music aod masical instra- mer nd many ober things suitable for hol- iday gifts his persgraph is interests: hele gir only. The form Havw’'s, $9 Lovisiana avenae, ni and see bie reception tra!l skirts am corsets, and the Iaitercap fer tBeir coll babies. Pianos, organs. melo#eons. music and mastc deoks, guitars. violins, & to ladies and French ere bay hoop skirts the well-stocked ©. Rerenewnacn. gloves and Indies’ and gentile. Mapufacted by RAMSRURG « street, Georgetown, are jast or New Year's pr men’s gauntie Sone, ho Bride the t t wd either sex. a= The Church of the tucarmation. The new Episcopal Chur: the corner of 12th and N streets, was opened tor divin ser. Wice for the first time om Tuesday evening. Caristinss Eve, at 7 o'clock. There were pres. ent Kev. Irs. Hodges, Trimbie, Kelly, (of Cni- 1 €ago.) and ©. H. Hall, and Rey Messrs. L-wis @f St. Jobn's, Harris, of te Capitol Hill con. gtegation, Jackson, of and Lowrie, the Pastor Thee ifice was tastefully trimmed for tne Bolidsys with evergreens, and in the cancel Paul's, First Ward, | of construction near by. AT St. Parrick's Caurce, (Catholec,) Yeeterday, rend high mass was celebrated 12 the morning at 5 o’elock, Father Kelley, of the Order of Jesuits, officiating, assisted by tbe Rev. Mr. Keene, acting pastor of the church, and one of the clergy of the Order of Jesuits. The mass sung was Mozart’s No. 12. At o’plock low masa was celebrated, Father Keane, Scting pastor of the church, officiating. At Ii o*clocK Digh mass was celebrated, Father Keene offi.iating Haydn’s Mass No.3 was suag by the choir: after which a sermon was preached by Father Unrey, of the Order of St. Dominic. The altar of the charch was beantifally deco rated with boquets of flowers. The collection: taker up steach mass were for the p if liquidating the indeotedness of the The Prinespal members of the choir of this church ure Prof Ob ichter, organist; Miss Mary Murray. soprano leader; Miss Soray and Mr. Mr G.H. Patten, Masses were said in the morning two eburch, by st. ent, and a Jevuit Father at St. ph’s Asylum,” AT ST. Marruxw’s (Cataolic) Cuunca, ie sanctuary of whichis generally conceded to most beautiful in the city, high mass was celebrated at 5 o'clock a. m.. under the direc- tion ot Re: Father White, the pastor. Ai 11 tbe church was again opened for sol- emo hign mass, which occasion the mass of Beihoven in C was performed by the eboir, with orchestral accompaniments, in a most impressive manner. Rey. Father Wiget, President of Gonzsga College, delivered the morning's discoarse, which was well concetved | and bighly interesting to the large congre- gallon tbat was present. The exercises at tails church were very impressive. AT St. Persr’s (VaTHoLic) Cxurce. on Capitol Hill, Rey. Father Boyla celeprated Bung ‘he legend, “The Lord .s in his Holy Temple.” on the galiery, “Glory to God ia | the Higbe-t.” amd in the tablets, “Tne Kingot | Hinge.” “The Lord of Lords.” The services were opened by the Rey. Mr. Lowrie: the psaiter read by Rev. Mr. Jack. | fen, the first lesson by Rev. Dr. Kelly; second | Jessen by Kev. Mr. Hodge ereed by Rev. | Dr. Trimble. and the pr by Rev. Mr. | Harris. The 9th Psalm, © Ob, "twas a i | sound to hear, “From Greep land's Icy Mountains,” &: sung. The sermon, trom Ephesians iv. anc | 16th, was ed by Rey. Dr. Hall, rector of hureh of ine Epiphany aud Dean of the Wasbington Convocation. After the sermon. the rector, Mr. Lowrie made = brief scatement, in which he spoke of the s)mpatby @nd co-operation of sister con €regaiions. and returned the thanks of the | eburch to them, and a collection was takep | sp. by which ® considerable amount was | be Fhe | @ new church measures 34 by 6° feet in. e side, and in ite eighty pews, exclusive gallery, will seat about S00 persons. It is bi of blue sicne, and is in the gothic style et arch- iteetpre, presenting @n attractive appearance. The ince is very nesy, the walls veins in Diockr alternating the three shades of lignt buf, drab snd grey. The ceiling is an open Une, exposing the beams and rafters, and the ground is 8 light greyish bine. The beamsand rafters being painted a stone color with their te edges in maroon, are in pleasing con- trast with tbe plain portion of tNeceiliag. The ckancel is & recess 16 Dy 2 feet, spanned at juncture with the uaye by an arch and oa either side of it are gozbic tablet, in which Will be pisced tme Lord’s Prayer, creed, and te commanome is and when this ts doae it wu) aca tly to the beauty of the interior The furnstureand other wood work is trimmed | With walnut; tbat of the chancel with oiled walnut The windows areof ground giass, ‘with colored borders, surmounted at the head or crown by & figure of the fcur de lis, the motto of which.+! send you a message,” ic bighly appropriate, and comes im suggestively a this sessop. Theesstern or chancel win- Gow is more artistic than the others, being a triplet, having im the centre the figures of a seariet Latin ctoss, a dove im the act of hover- ing and & font, emblematic of the name by which the chrach is called. In the side wir- @ows of this triplet are the chalice, patten and cups of the communion serv The design Of tis window js that of the stainer Mr. J. V. Vaughn A fontof Baltimore granite, donated | to the chareb, eits at the right of the reading Geek. A neat cross surmounts the western Evie, ‘The lot vpon which the eburch is built, was given by Mrs. Robert Farobam. (whose liber- Blity we understand, has taken the same chan- Bel ip csnuection with an Episcopal missiona- FY enterprise lately projected, under the aus- pice of the Wasbivgion O:ty Convocation;) a gift of $2.500 was made by the Convoce:ion of this church, and previously, ‘was mace by Hon. Usieb Un: evident of this city, which was ( this effort A pleasing fact we must not fail to Botice, isthst the Ladies Parochial S organized only About l= months sitice and about 25 strong, has tnrned im #i,6@ to the treasury. A gentleman belonging to the church {the Incarnation, New York. Ras donated a ly silver communion service, and the alms | e8nd chancel cloth were also presented | hureh | ec bas: tot The vestry of this coagregation are Messrs. AN. Zeveiy, Lewis J. Davis, E. H. Mibler, A. H. Evans, Jobu W. Magill, B. MacLeod, James M. Latis, and S H Kauffman: Wardeus J. Dilli and Mr. Suwerkrop; Register, Mr Beare. The congregation was formed ‘some time since, worshiping first im the Southera | Methodist church. and isterly, at Trinity Dhapel, corner of 6th and N stree's, where they nave a Sabbath school of about 100 schol- Bre, (which by the way had a testiva! on Tues. day afternoon, when each received & Christ- mas present.) which will hereafter be held at tbe chured om Sanday morning. Besides this school, they baven a mission colored Sanday achool ip Operstion on 5th street The corner- June, 1% urban, bot the neighborhood is improving rap- idly. The hours of service have been fixed at 11 & m.and7% p.m. In the gallery is a pedal Dass organ of Sl. & W.H Smith's mauufac- purchased of J. F. Ellis. A choir of rs bas deem organ: and on Tuesday & Cid exceedingly well, Mr.H.H. Brad- Jey presiding at the organ. The rebivect was Mr. W.H. Baldwin, the Stone work was done by Mr. Thomas Lewis, ing by Mr. W. Vangha, Painting by ‘arker & McNichol, and gas fitiing by T. Miller. The cost of the building is $21,000, of which there ts yet due several thousand dot- Jars. Fifty of (Be eighty pews bave already been rented. . —_-—__. Balloon A=CENI0" —A crowd of several bundred persons assembled Tuesday af ernoon Sdout 2? o'clock, in front of Metzerott hall, Penneylvania avenue, f the efforts of a street pediar to rescue a bu of miniature balloons, Sbout twenty-five in mumber that had escaped from a string in his Bards! which they were attached, and lodged fm the top of a tree. He finally’ succeeded, ‘With the assivtance of a citizen, in regnining sersion of bis property, sa ae from were bigb erty direction. ir mourings, ang When last seen in the air, going in & northwest. ——_.—__—_. O=A4RcE OF THE Larceny or Cattle —On ‘Teesdsy, Jonn W. Kei farmer residi ont cin sireet, was before Justice Barnacioon the charge of the larceny of a cow to Margaret Bresnaben, a milk pg been arrested by county constable Jon H. Start, and after hearing the evidence he was eld w bail for court it was alleged by the ist H scoused that be purchased two cows of and five hogs from a colored woman for $20, and | one them got Sway when he killed te otuer, 4 on | two, which | Grand High Mass at 5 o’clocx a. m. being densely crowded. The cho! lendersbip of Mrs. R.H. Mitchell, sang Vo. Mass, accompanied by tue organ and band of the 12th Intautry with string imetra- ments. Theaitar was hghted by one hundred candle and beautifully decorated with flow. nd evergreens. Over the altar was an bearing the words, in gold, “Gloria in seo” Father Boyle gave a interest- sermon from the Gospel of the day, and Was listened to with marked attention ‘This Mass was immediately followed by Low Mase, with another ats, again at 8x. Atil o'clock Grand High Macs was again celebrated by Rev. Father Hendricks, and Vesper service was held im the afternoon. Among those at the 5 o'clock mass was John R. Yo Esq., the able man- aging editor of the New York /ribune, now on 8 Visit to this city. Tus Cuvacn oF THE IwMACULATE Coxcer- TION, (Vatholic,) corner of sth and N streets, (of which Rev. Father McUarty is the respect- ed pastor,) was crowded to overflowing at 5 o'clock, when grand bigh mass was celebrated by the pas‘or. Zimmer's mass was well sung 7, choir, im which Mrs. Kaller (soprano). Nettie Spalaing (alto), Mr. Neif (bass), and Mr. Becket (\enor), are the principal sing- ers and Mics na Melcher, the organist. Dilmaa’s Coristmas hymn was betore this muse finely sung by Mrs. Kailer, The altar was decorated beaagtifally, and appropriate discourses were delivered @teacR mass. At 10 O'clock the choir, with orchestra accompani- ment, led by Mr. Bergman, rendered Haydn's No. 1 mass. Ar Proviprycg Hosritat, in charge of the Sisters of Charity, corner of 2d and D streets, €apttol Hill, Grand — was celebra- ted at midnight on Christmas Eve, by Rev. Father Boyle, of St. Peter’s Church. The chotr of St. Peter's. with orchestral accom- paniments. furnished by the 12th U. S. In- iantry band, sang Von Weber's Mass, and an eloquent sermon was delivered by Father oe Among those present were Mr. How- ard, of the English Legation, and his accom- plished Iedy, daugbterof Geo. W. Riggs, Esq. and her sister At ST. Mary’s (GeRvan) CHURCH, on Sth street, near H, where most of the Germar Catbolice of this city attend the ministrations of Rey. Mr. Alig, there was a good attendance at each servi ighmass at bso ll o'clock a. el del TrO- pri ir is under the lead ot Mr. Emi! F. Sch warkorff who also presides at the organ. Misses Lizzie Kappert and Cecilia Neff and Messrs. E. Geirrand Jobo Seiffer the principal vocalis mers Mass at 5 o'clock and Swing’ Mass in D at 11 o'clock. Sr. Joun s (P. E.) CHURCH, situated on th corner of 16th and H strecis, Rev. Dr. Lewis, pastor, was among the most handsomely decorated im the city. The galleries, & brackets, snd chancel wore wreathed and fes- | tooned with beantifal designs, while tne pulpit Was ingeniously inclosed in 8n alcove of cedar, Tuoning vine, and frésh flowers. Over the doors leading from the pastor body of the church, were wrea’! the mot- toes, “The word of God,” and “The Word was made ilesh."” Services were held at 11 o'clock, contisting o Qppropriste disconrse from stor, founded on the text taken from (be us by bis son, whom be hath ap; all things, by whom also he te ie the world,” and communion ceremonies, The choir. ac- companied by the magnificent organ belonging to ihe ureh, discoursea most excellent music, under the leadership of Mr. U. W. Medt and bis assistants, Miss Wood, soprano; Mrs. Cauified, (in the place of Mrs. Morgen, who was necessarily absent.) alto; Mrs. Daley, bass; and Mr. Burpett, tenor. At i o'clock im the afternoon meecing of the Sunday scheot chtidren took place, and ti exercises were varied by Psalm ‘reading, prayers, Singing, addresses and the distribution of prizes. Gaace Cuvrcn, (Episcopal,) So Wash- ington —one of the most beaotiful little churches in Was! ob—was opened yesterday for ser- ‘The rector, the Rev. Alfrea Hol! Preached an appropriate and ve set mon from isaimh 9, 6: «His name shall be called Wwondertul.” The text was enforced and illus- traved by reference to the nativity, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of our Lo: attested by mighty Bnd constituting that which, in the highest and subitmest sense, may be called the “wonderful.” The interior of the church was most tastefully and elabo- rately dressed with wreaths of cedar and ivy. | The cbancel, communien table, and lectern Were objects of special attraction and admira- cn. A massive cross, of cedar and ivy, was suspended in the East window, while the com- munition table was overlaid with flowers. Al- | together we bave seldom seen the or & church so faultless and impressive. | Tue CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, (Potes- tent Episcopal,) on H street, near j0in. was | Ceeoraied with evergreens, and = was well attenced. pastor, Rev. lr. Pinckney, conducted the ser- | viee, and delivered a discourse exceedingly | SPpropriate te the occasion. The music nere was a, the following composing the ebowr : nee Schmidt, Mrs. Orosby, Young, tenor, te | bor ? ink FY & ri j j i e 3 i ae } Founded by displayed in the same. Over the pnipit, i iluminated text, were the words, Unto us & cbild 18 born,” and on the frontal, “Glory to God in the bighest.” On the left of the chan- 1 the words, “Hark! heavenly angela sing,” a om the right of the same, “Glory w the bern 3" all being handsomely sar- ns. The pillars, railings, window &c., were festooned with holly and cedar, and rich boquets adorned the altar. On Saturday next (Holy Innocence day) the annual distribution of premiums to the chil- aren of the Sunday school will take place. 246 DOOKS Will be distributed, with 375 Obris: mas pres@nts—one to each child im the school. The Washbingtou Convocation of Episcopal clergymen bave commenced missionary ser- Per te this parish, and the same are held at he Cuvaca or tre Eriraany, (Epis. cops},) Rev. Dr. Hall, pastor, the usus! mor: ing Christmas services were held. The pastor Gelivered am eloquent discourse from the Epistle and Gospel of the.Day, and at the close the communion was intstered. During the exercises the choir, with Miss Ki'tle Quail as organist, performed ia faultiess 7 the following c! ection of muste: «Sing upto the Lord, ‘w Song; Anthem, iy a for four female voices ind chorus; Venite, plain chant; Te Deam, by Wilson, in F; Jubitate, by Thomas; Psalm, by Mendelshon; Hymn, “Hark the Herald Angels Sinz,” by Warren, The church was :atestully decorated, which rendered the ceremonies More imposing. On Unbristmas eve the chiléren of the Sunday School assembled and spent en hour or twoin prayer, recita- tions apd singing. CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION.— Yesterday morning, service wasbeld in the new Epis- copal Church, opened on the previous even- img, when the service wae read by Ki Dr. Kelly, of Obtcago, and an appropriate dis- course deliverea by the rector, Rev. R. W. Lowrie. At Founpry (M. E.) Caurcn, six o'clock &. m., prayer meeting Was held on Christmas day, hich the pastor, Rev. B. P. Brown, was present, and a large number of Iay mem- bers. The services conststea of prayer, Bible Teading and singing, Pp rive. Até 0% ‘& meeting of the Sunday School children (their school room being bandsomely decoraied with evergreens and flowers) was held, the principal object of which meeting was the beso of centripa- ‘tons for the poor. The subscriptions were lett optional with the children themselves, who were privileged to bring in their dona- tions im any shape they chose, and, besides a bandeometand ot money,a large and varied assortment of clothing was collected. The exerctees of this meeting were varied wi! singing and recitations, under the direction of the superintendert, Mr. Stieumetz. AT TER WESLEY CAAPEL Mission (M. E.) prayer meeting was heid o'clock in the morning, which was largely hi was given. A bonse had been built in one cor- ner of ‘burch, containing presents, cot sisting of books, toys, candi ete., — pity Kriss Kri Me presided. After singing the opening hymn by the school Mr. C. Barr offere a prayer, and the pastor, Rev G. Henning, delivered C.©. Burr. Master Geo. scholars, sang a song of Kringle,’ when he made bis appearance, heavily loaded wich Chris:- mas presents, creating & great stir among the little folks, the chapel being packed with the children of the fine and prosperous school of this church. After the presents had been dis- tributed to the children “Kriss” went aroand and shook hands with them, and the entertain- ment was closed with prayer by Key. J. Rig- sles. OAT Waven OnArmi, corner of 34 street east sud A street north, Rev. Geo. G. M ‘bam pastor, the twelfth annual Christmas f tival of the Sunday school, Mr. 0. T. E tga: Superintendent, was held last evening and tbe church was densely crowded. The pro- gramme embracing singing, recitations, dia logues, &c, was well carried out, and the ‘warmest praise elicited from the andience. A Jarge arch bearing the name of each Stare in Union, handsomely decorated with the nd were ver: mpres- national colors, and surmounted by an eagle ‘Was raised, while three young lad of the school—Misses Middieton, Cross, and Brown, recited a patriotic piece, and this was followed the school singing the «Red, White and jue.” The three Sunday school banners were also displayed. and the exercises were very ont ing. This school is rapidly on the in- ud now numbers 230 children, with 22 teachers. The proceeds of the entertainment last evening, will be devoted to replenishing the library of the Sunday school AT HAMLIN M. E. CnvRcn prayer meetings were held at § o'clock a.m. and at6 o'clock in the evening the Sanday School met and at- ter an address by Rev. Mr. Hoover, pastor of the Church two beautifully decorated Christ- mas trees were stripped and the presents dis- tributed, atter which a plentiful supply of re- freshbments were served. The school sang several hymns and a very pleasant time was mnt. AT McCKENDRER On ArRL a day break prayer meeting was tbe only service eld, put it was a attended and was quite a spirited meetin, At Wasiry (M. F-) O#ArmL, situated at the corner of Fifth and F streets, prayer meeting was held at 5 o'clock im the morning, and in the artternoon the Sunday school children as- sembled for instructive and religious exer- cises. The school room was filled, and each youn. face wore a smile of contentment and ppiness, AT THE FocrTH Street M. E. Onvren, Navy Yard. prayer meeting was held yester- day morning at five o'clock, conducted by Rev. Geo. T. , the pasior, and attended by many member of the congregation, AT THE EBENBzER CuuRrcn (colored,) on 4th street east, [piayer meeting was neid at five o'clock in the Morning, and attended by Many persons, ‘Tas SuxpayY SCHOOL OF THE M-sTRERET M. E. Osvace (Sovtu,) Henry F. Zimmerman, Superintendent, was the scene ofa very pieas- ant gathering yesterday morning. The church ‘was decorated with three beautiful Christmas trees, covering the while front of the altar, from which hung suspended a gift. for bd Sunday School scholar, numbering over 300. After singing the beautiful hymo, “Happy greeting ito all.” the chorus of which was changed to read “Happy Christmas to all.” The work of distributing these presents was commenced, many of the teachers also gave Presents to and received tnpem from their scholars. The Pastor of the Church, Rev. Wm. V. Tudor, en Christmas eve, received an appropriate remembrance from bis class, of ten volomes of Ritto’s Daily Bible Iilusira- tions, which wa@s presented by the Hon. Mr. Hegen, of Missouri, in an appropriate speech, Shaped Was responded to very feelingly by the "astor. AT THE ASSEMBLY’ OURCH (Presbyterian) Sunday S bool, the exercises Christmas eve- ning were peculiarly interesting. and par- elpated in by a very large congregation. Mr. Chesley officiated as reader, with the open- ing prayer by Dr. Burdett. “ We are volun- ers” was then sung: after which, Kris Krin- gle appeared, and Announced his desire to atiiy the young uoyant days of childhood. Band” was 1g by the school, which was suc- yy the distribution ‘of presents py young misses of the Sunday school, arrayed in White, the names of the recipients being an- nounced as the articles were taken from t Superintendent of the school, @ massive pitcher, bearing the invcription, « W. J. Rea. strake, Supt. A.O©.S.S., from ‘the teachers.” Mr. A. Dennison was the recipient of a gold silver pen, and @ band:ome porimonnaie was pre- vented to Miss Annie Pat A beanttfal Christmas carol then sung by Miss Delian Hobbs; after which, @ cake was presented to Mr. Kedstrake,2 portfolio to Miss Lulie Hodg- son, and sibums to Master Elliot Wright and Miss 1da Reamer. AT THE FovRTH PReepyterian Carrcn Sth street, Rey. Dr. John ©. Smith pastor, a sermon Was preached at 1! o'clock a.m. by the astor, alter administering the ordinance of fipuse, and reading @ portion of the 2d ohap- ter of Luke, relating to the birth of Christ, from the words “Now the birth of Christ was on this wire.’ Tae Genuaw LUTHERAN Unvarci of the Augsburg Confession, otherwise called the Uid Lutheran, the pastorship of Rev. Mr. ggeT, was very bandsomely decorated, especially about the pulpit, and im various parts of thurch there were displayed ap- propriate mottoes inGerman. In the morning the pestor preached an appropriate sermoa from Luke, 2d chapter, and Ist to 14th verses. In the afternoon the first fourteen verses of St. Jobn’s gospel, was the foundation of the ser. won. At night the children of the congrega- tlom were gathered in the church, ver) Interesting exercises took place, after whic! the pastor trom Asatan, 9th chapter, 6m and 7th verees. This morning an add tional service was held. The children of the school attached to this churcn, under the lead of their teacher, Mr. Seitz, ergreen: ew oore. Of the urch the prin are chorister, ise Lizzie snd Miss Noerr organist with 5, 1c} nt, teresting account Feoent vielt to the Holy Land. Mr. Jonnson briefly addressed the ass mbinge, after which “Krise-Kingl’,” clad in fare and decorated }) appeare. eh to the Surprise and /| delight of the children, smong whom he dis- tributed the gifts, while the officers were en- gaged in distribucing a plentiful supply ef refreshments, and some time was spent! so- AT THE Sxconp BartieT Cavgcn, corcer of Virginia avenue and 4th street east, @ Christ. mas festival wes held Iaet evening which was a very imvefoating affair pa yap i. large Dumber of persons. . Gal snperiatendent of the school, who is jastly neted for bis generosity to the school cbildren, presented to each child a bandsome book and twenty-three silver medals to the meritorious pe Seo ristmas py pndod decorat in the church, id the delicacies it Fas sasde to bear were ited to the Sunday School children in addition to the books. The exercises were of & very interesting character, and co! The interior of the decorated witn the national colors. This school isin & flourishing condition and now numbers 300 pupils with 38 teachers. a eet ee AnoTHeER Deav- Lock —On Tuesday a num- ber of the corporation employees, scaool teachers, and others supposing that they cauld get the amounts due them, (the schoo! bill and Pe eyo bill having been passed) visi- ted the City Hall, and there was quite a ran upon the Register’s office for cbeck: officer, however, refused to give the cl the ground that by the arrangements with the Bank, under the charter (act of September 17, S52) checks shall be drawn after the 20:h of December unti) the 1st of January, in order to give time for making up the accounts de- tween the Bank and the oop eee Mr. Treasurer of the School Hoard, in the course of the day, 8 requisition for $12,(00,with which to pay the teachers, but Mr. Hoswell had left the office, and hence the requisition was not honored. Qi @number of teachers visited the Treasu- office, many of them with baskets, antici- timg that they would get their pay and ba able to purchase their Onristmas marketing; and considerable feeling was manifested by | ‘them at being disappointed. Some of them Were, however, helped out in the emergency by loans obtained from officers of the corpura- | fiom about the City Hall. Mr. Boswell yet bolds that he cannot draw 8 requisition for the eum necessary to pay the teachers: but the Mayor claims that bank will honor his drafts, and ‘hus the matter s: is for the present, the teachers being stili unpaid. eg A Row.—Yesterday afternoon, eome little commotion took place at a Concert Hall, | Where there was a tremendous crowd gathered to witness the performances, the Principal draw being the advertised ry iz match tween Sam Collyer and Mike Uarr, alias English. Dartng the performances an an- | nouncement was made that they would not | appear, and that those who wished a return of their money could get it at the door. At this announcement there wasa general commotion, Gad a row commenced. Sergeaut Johnson and Officer White immediate}: arrested two parties; the Sergeant taking George ‘Thompton in charge, and White | : | | rushed in and | anotherman. The crowd inside here raised the cry of “ge for 'em,” and a rush was made, the officers and prisoners being thrown down the steps, and the crowd running over them. In the melee the prisoner in charge of officer White managed toescape. After considerable difficalty the officers succeeded in getting Tbompson to the station-house, ana he gave security to appear this afternoon. ry man who wishes to realize literally ihe condition expressed in the Scripture phrase pical of weil dotug, independence, and com. fort, may find at Daniel Liebert’s, near Union- town, on the Mariboro’ road, abont 20,00 grape Vines, and fruit trees of all the various and | best kinds, for sale. If he who makes two } Diades of grass grow where o16 grew before is & benefactor, then one who plants a grape vine or fruit tree is much more worthy of preise. Grape culture is getting to be a most importint | interest, as there are now twenty-five thon- sand acres of vineyards in the United State>, yielding abont fifteen million gallons of wine, Or two quarts to each man, woman, and child im the country. The yines sold by Mr. Lie- bert are of choice varieties, | preaiireteaaee | pSIT UNDER YOUR OWN VINE ANDFIGTRER.— | j | | —_—_e—___ REMOVAL OF THR PRYSICIAN TO THE J AIL.— Warden Huestis, of the jail, has removed Dr. W. J.C. Duhamel from the position of Physi- cian to the jail. It appears, from statements, | that this removal grew ont of the tact that Dr. D. ordered « prisoner, under treatment for erysipelas, to be removed trom his cell te the debtors’ department, and the Warden ordered | him to be moved back, when Dr. Duhamel brought the matter to judicial notice. Dr. Dubamel asserts that the prisoner cannot be properly treated in the cell, and hence he had ordered bim to the debtors’ department, while Warden Hnestis says that the man is a despe- | rate charscter, and the debtors’ department is too insecure a place for his conficement. genial tempera: of the past two days has had the effect of breaking up the the Potomac and to free | the eurface of the innel of all obstructions, yettbe Christmas bolidays and other inter. yening circumstances tended to lessen activity along the Washington wharves. Gcrter's wharf the schooner George Tribili, Capi. ler, bas arrived from Philadelphia Since our last report, bringing @ cargo of U1 tons of coal for Wilson E. Brown, and the schooner Signal. Capt. Shreyes, loaded with oysters for market, hes cast her moorings at Riley's whart. LARCENY AND ASSAULT. hn Bell was arrested ‘Tuesday by officer Morton, on the complaint of Wm. B. Cox, who charged him With the larceny of three bensand an axe, and Also with an assanit and battery and intsnt to kill him, and Justice Thompson committed im to jail for court. Tuesday. Lieut. Johnson arrested Mary Carterand Henry Carter, alias Duvall, on the charge of the larceny of'a cow; preferred by Wn. Dorr, and Jusitce Thompson committed them to jail forcourt. Perry Davall was atso arrested for the same offence and committed. —. PRESENTATION.—Last evening, at the Fourth Wara station, Lieut. A. Eckloff was taken by surprise when Officer Kinsey Brewer stepped outand in afew on behalf of the men prerented the Lieutemant with a handsome fecretary or writing desk, with Lieutenant respended in appropriate terms. Mr. Francis E. Grant, superintendent of the Intelligencer packing room, was the recipient of a handsome silver-hesded cane on Tuesday ‘Bight, from bis associates of the packing room. ——_e—__. OvzRBOARD.—This morning, about eleven | e’cleck. a colored man from Alexandria, named Jomes Thompson, while walking the sea wallon the line of the river, reaching from “th to 7th streets, made @ mis'ake and fell into the Potomac, where he would probable have drowned had it not been for & colored companion, who pulled him out. Although the water was shallow. yet the inebriated con- dition of the party, made him unequal to the effort required to gain ‘terre firma. —_e___ PAYMENT OF THE PoLice.—Mr. Samuel Ourand, the Mayor's Clerk, on Tuesday, com- menced to pay the Uorporation’s proportion of the compensation of the Metropolitan Police force, due since July and by this atfter- Boon it is probable that all will Rave been paid. The total sum required for this payment (five months) is $31,119 #4, and the fact that the money was being paid caused considerab! Tejoicing among the “biue coats.” panera TuE Ituyess or “4r. Pati R. FENDALL, Which we bave heretviore notuced, seems to be general debility, but we are glad to say that this morning hat stronger. Hi . At least for the present; and it will be recollected that in conrequence of the thumb of bis right band baving been sprained several years ago, he hus been unable to use that arm. Sie THREB CHARGES.—Last night Officer Beall, of the second precinct, arrested Charles An- derson, colored, on the charge of an attempt at arson, threats, and being druok and disorderly, ir red by John H. Stuart, and he was taken Petore Tusvice Thompson, who dismissed the firet charge, held him to security on the sec. ond, and fined him ¢10 on the third, Caml eee ArrzmrT ar Rowpery —Taesday night, Ancrew Johnson was arrested by Omicer Lusby, the charge of attempting to rob the Ul of the store of McPherson & Furguson,and Justice Cull committed him to jail tor court. Jobnon is a colored man and called for some medicine when he made for the money draw Qnd was chased into the sitreet. ptr eatsclleow arn Let THE Ovriogrs ALowE-—Jobn Looley came before Justice Walter yesterday charged with interfering with a police officer while in the discharge of his duty; @s also John Hart. The former had to pay for it in the sum of $10, the latter #5, but without funds he was sent to the workhouse for 30 days. ——e— become their pastor, ter upon Bis duties as nextSundsy & week, with @ salary of and house rent, =e Ligtor Szizez.—Mr. the Uollec- tor of Internal Revenue Battie ved residence ' Jacob , OD Vireinis avenue, was burglariously entered and robbed of a lot of among which wasa variety of meat and towis. ASSAULT WITH lwTENT TO KILL.—\ester- intent to Kill, and him to jail, | pursued him ard took him | after @ desperate strugy | Sutirely through bis body. | Pils of the school, Rabizy ror tue Poor.—A. R. Shepherd Esq , Treasurer of the Provident Aid Society acknowledges the receipt, since Tuesday’, paper was issued, of the following: Dr. Cly- mer, S10; J. W. Horg. from Navy Department, $56.50; Daniel Smith, $25; T. J. Myere, 2d Pay- master, from Paymaster (Jenerai’s office, $60 95; Pay of Hope Lodge, No.2. by O Onlvert, 25, J. M. McGrew, account 6th Auditor's office. £104; R. T. McLain, Department ot Agrical- 8; box of shoes and ha's from Mr Fil- h street, near Louisiana avenne; Foun- dry M. E. —— school, Ln nd aeere = Todd, $100. It is & very eratifying circum- signce that the Foundry Sahbath school dis- pensed with their usual Ohristmas festivities yesterday in order to it the suffering poo as will be seen by the notice elsewhere in o: r. Pitne Treasurer of the Provident Aid Society suggests that members of the City Council and others recommending the poor for rehef by the Astocintion, should exercise proper caution in granting certificares In some cases, it is be lieved, importunate but anderserving}persons oblain certificates, only because it is less treuple to yield te their solicitations, than to resiet them. In other cases two or more per. sons from the same house or same tamily, re ceive certificates. This ts allogether wrong, because every dollar misspp'ied, 1s 80 much taken from the really destitute and de- serving of whom (Bere sre so miny in our midst, bs CackeEn Turer Saot—Me Resists His Cap- tore.—Yesterday morning Mr, W. B. Cox, re- siding near the country veat of Clark Mi'ils, about three miles ont on the Bladensburg road, heard a barking of dogs aud on get- ting up and going ont he ound that Ris nen house door was open and a colored man was leaving, crossings field. Mr Cox hastily put on bis coat, pants and vest, and with his brother, Peter Cox, started after him, over taking him about three hawdred yards from the house. They at once ordered him to sur- render, and he refnsed and got behind a tree, when Mr. Peter Cox atrempted to getto his side Mr. Wm, Uox walked towards him, aad Was met by the negro, who, with an axe, gare hima heavy blow, cutting Bis breost badly, bur bis vest being padded it did not make a serious wound. By this blow Mr. Cox was knocked to bis knees, and drawing a small! Smith & Wesson pistol fired two shots at him, ‘when he turned and ran, Mr. Cox sending two other enots astter him. Other brothers of Mr. Cox haying by this time arrived, they in custody, although he had hots fired by Mr. stomach. side, and back He gave his nam John Kell, living at Ken- dali Green, and Bi taken three hens from Mr. Cox’s premises asalso the axe witn which be assaniied Mr.C. Atter be had been over- hauled, Mr. Cox went to officer Morgans resi- dence With the man, who was carried to the received three of the fou: Cox, one each in | Second Precinct station, and Dr. Bushnell ex- amined the wounds which he thinks are not serious. against Bell of assault With intent to kill and larceny. were heard by Justice Thompson, and he was committea to jail in each case. He was ip the bands of the Second Precinct officers about this time last year for stealing chickens trom Mr Magrnder, when he was turned over ta: the Freedmen's SBurean Officers, —_.—___ MERTING FOR THE RELIEF OF TER POOR 16 Tu® TuiRp WaRp—A meeting was heid to- duy at Temperance Hall, to further tne relief Movement, at which Messrs. John T. Give Jonn R, Elvane, and R. J. Beall districtea the Ward &s follows: Ist district—all east of 6th street and north of New York avenue, to be canvassed by Mrs. S. E. Fenwick ana Mrs. N B. Clarke; north of New York avenne, between 6th and 7th streets, by J. R. Cassin and Wm. Ross; 3d—L street to New York Avenue and 7th to 1th streets, by Mrs. J. R Elvans, Mrs. RK. J. Beall, and Mra. E. ©. Car. Tington: 41h—1 to L and 7th to i0th atreeis, by Mrs. George T. Langley and Mrs. G. W. Har- vey; 5th—F to I and 7th to 10th streets, by Jobn T.Given and James Towies; ave. bne to F, 7th and ith sireets, by Mrs. Joseph Anthony and Mrs. L, A.(gobright; 7th—canal to avenue and 7th to ith streets, by G. W Drew and A. M. Hoover nd FATAL SHOOTING CasR.—Last night, John Tongman, Miciac) Melia Eliweod, were passing the corn cut avenue and L sirects, ov Spainst a colored woman ~valking with s and the latter turned aud tired a pistol, Lot which struck Tongman about 1}, Welow the lett nipple, and passed Privates Rossiter and Taylor responded promptly to the cry ot police, and helped the Wounded man to the ho use of Bir. Luney, where Dr. J. ©. Cragin attended him. Rey. Father De Wolf wes also in attendance. mTongman’s removal from the house of Mrs Luney was forbidden by the physicians. ie lingered until about one o'clock 10-day, when he died. The perpetrator managed to escane last night, but the police have some hopes that they may succeed in arresting him. ESS PRESENTATIONS — Among the agreeable pre- sentations of Christmas was that by the Pp a. sof the Four: District Grammar School their teacher, Mr. John E. Thompzon, of a very handsome sidver-plated butter disb. ‘The presentation was, made in a neat jittle speech by Albert Daltog, one of the pupils. The esteemed teacher of this school was also the Tectpient of several other presents from pu showing lhe esteem aud affection he is held in by them. THROWN FROM A MORsSE.—A yonth, namad Henry Havener, whose parents reside on Capitol Hill, was thrown trom a horze on 7:b street, opposite the Newboys’ Home, to-day about one o'clock, and seriously injured about Dis breast. He wee — in & wagon and carried home for physician’s treatment, —— THE COURTS. CRIMINAL CoURT—Jndge Olin.—There was only one jury trial im this Court this morning. Wm. H. Dover, for larceny of a watch from Geo. Washington in Augasi last, guilty, beach warrant issued. The Ser wing prmcnees were brought for- ward who were found guilty and sent-nced, Wm... King, 5 years inthe Albany peni- tentiary for burgiary. Te prisoner disavowed any participation init whatever. His sep- tence is to take effect from the expiration of bis Previous sentence of 2 years for herse stealing Jas. Alstin, convic of grand larcany, was sentenced to the Albany pehitentiary for two years. Johnson,for petit larceny, wasjdiscbarged on his own recognizance, James Smith and Peter McCabe, for horse stealing; penitentiary three years. Mr. Totten moved for a new trial in the case of George W. Burch, alias Mortimer, convict- edof assault sad ery with intent to kill Police officer Withams, On affidavits stating that he could prove an alibi. Motion over- ruled, and he was sentenced to six years in the Albany penitentiary, to take effect upon the expiration of the other sentences already imposed. ‘bos. Myers, who plead guilty to the charge of grand larceny, was sentenced to the Albany penitentiary for two years, No other cases being ready for trial, the court adjourned. atc MARRIED. WATTS—GARNER. On the 2éth inst... by Rev. Dr. Gillette, Mr. JOHN W. WATTS. of Frederick City, Md.. to Miss SARAH A. GARNER, of Wash- ington, D.C. i Frederick paper please copy.) * —_—_——_—__. DIED. PATTY. ith instant. at6a.m long iliness. yafter a SABAH PATTY, in the a5th year of her a Tho funeral services will take place at the M street M. E. Church. to-morrow (Friday) afte noon, at2 o'clock, which the friends and a¢quain! ances are invited to attend. WILLIAMS. In thise ity on the morning of the 2th inst., of dropsy, JOHN H. D. WILLIAMS, aged 26 years Death, like an ever-flowing stream, r life's a dream, Sweeps us 0 An empty tals, a morning flower, Cut down and withered fn an hour, His funeral will take place on Friday afternoon, Mth inst., at 2o0’clock, from the E street Baptist Church. which his friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. * HOPKINS. On tho 25th of December, JOHN T. HOPKINS, aged 29 years and 6 months. His triends aro respectfully requested to attend his funeral, from his late residence, on M stroct. ‘eon 19th and 20th o- morrow ,( Friday ‘th inst 3o'clock OLE BABIES HOOP SKIRT. Also, a larce stock of French Corsets, just received from En- rope, at astonishing prices. Ladies will not for. to call and sec the Reception Trail Skirt at BAUM'S, 49 Ua. ny. near ith st, do i8-th G EBMANIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY or NEW YORE. CASH CAPITAL sessee S37 ,000, ONE OF THE BEST MANAGED INSURANCE COMPANIES IN THE UNITED STATES. i. L. SCHMIDT, Gewrzan AcENt, fe 12-1m 492 Seventh Street. cK OF PIANOS THE LAR@ om STOCK Fite AnOe EST IN TERMS AND PRICES ALL “0, K.” Parior 01 » new and hand, for sale or rent on sm! v. ‘Violins, Fifes, Drums, sind hoate of things for-presen new ‘asic Store. 0) . 06 Penna, avenue, near 20th street, de 16-mwi6h ew Iron Front, CITY ITEMS _—— Ans OpsncT—The discount of 10 per cent which 4 corner Seventh street sod Maryland ue, offers until removal to N>. StL Seventh street, Intetligencsr Baticing, Upon white dress shi This Gitco mt Dring the $250 shirt down to $225. A ria! of tots shirt will convince any one of their snperior- ity and worth. He is eetling ali qualities of shirts at the same dircount. Tus Exrro anp ATTACSRS of Henz’'s Metropolitan Hal! return their sincere thanks tw the 2, for the cordial and hich they were received tained on Christmas Day. tits Aa) BRAR tN MIND that our stook of Boy's Clo'n- pidly diminishing, as we ate selling them at prime cost. A. Sans & Co., 517 7th street, detween Dstreetand Peoneylyanis ave. greeter Tre Stock of Fancy Goods, Notions, Toys, Woolen Gooas, Hosiery, Gloves, Shawls. Hats, Bonnets, Fire Works, &c., in store 302 E st., Will stll be sold regardiess of cost. fora few @ays longer, before moving. Store for reat. Fixtures for sal Se HaBte & Uo, proprietors of the United | States Clothing House, 463 Panna ave, de- tween 3d and 4¥ streets, have marked th prices dewn to such a low firure that gentle Meu cannot fail to be pleared alike with the superior quality of their goods and the aston- ishingly low prices: which they ared.sposing of them. ’ es HR. troller Teeasvry Deragrest, ( ler of the Currency, WASHINGTON, Octoder 2, 1667.— Dear Sir: 1 M receipt of your let of the 30th ultimo, ta which you inquire, the receiving of cels contaning uakno’ values, Without charge, as generally prac by the banks, authorized or permitted by Sec- | tion 8, and if are the Stockholders respou- | sible for their safety !” To this inquiry J reply that National Banks are inc orporaied associations, domg business under Letter ir of Comptrot. powers, Associations Bre authorized to “exercise under thisact al) euch incidental powers as shall be necessary to carry on the business of bauking by dis counting and negotiating promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange, amd other evidences of debt; by receiving deposits: by buying aad selling exchange, coin, and ballien: by loan- | img Money on personal recurity, by obtaining, issuing, And circulativg poles according to the | provisions of this act A Nationa! Bank may exercise any or all of there privileges, but nothing more. 1: may be | claimed that'a bank may receive prckages of valuable securities, plate or other things, for sate Keeping, under the power granted to’ re celye “deposits.” Bat the term “deposits bas a definite, ‘well ascertained meaning, &s es- | tablished custom, and authenticated by | judicial decisions, and is limited im the sense | n which it is used here to deposits of money payabie on demand. If it means any More than this, it may include anything o: everything. If it would inciude silver plate. itmight inelade cotion or tobacco, which wo: be absurd. The practice to which you refer cannot, (ben, be sanclioned by this particular power granted But can st be sanctioned by the authority con- ferred to cexercise such incidental power as shall be necessary to carry on the business of banking,” &c? 1 think nbt. The custody of | valuables may be & convenience to tae Jurect- ors. Stockbolders, and customers of a Bank, but it is not im the slightest degree a necessary incident to the business of Dauking. Bat tRere is & direct limitation to the scope of these inci- dental powers, in the language immediately following the grant. incidental powers neces- sary to carry on the business of banking by discounting promissory notes, &c. Is the power toassume the custody and safe-keeping of mis- cellaneous valuables necessary to the discow: Of promissory notes, drafte, bills of exchange Xc.; is it necessary in order to do say portion of 8 banking business. Evidently not. The prac tice, then, not beimg authorized by lew, is pri hibited. The enumerstion of powers con- ferred includes the power to loan money on | “personal eecurity."” Nothing is said abont | losning money on real estate, vevertheless it is | just as directly probibited 2s though it had | been done ia so mauy words. The rule then is thata bank can exercise only such powe: as are expressly cranted,and that a power u granted is specifically probibited. In this view of the case, I have no besitation in saying | that, in my jmdgment, it is a direct trans. egret of the provisions of the National | Currency Act for a National Bank to assume” the custody and safe-keep- ing of miscellaneous yaluabies. t | is Cangerous to the bank. and in the nature ofa fraud upon the stockholders. Ifthe val- uables are lost through ihe carelessness or dis. | honesty of & bank officer or clerk, the officers doudted Practice has | a are w ly Itable: and tf the been sanctioned by the board of directors, they ‘Will be held Hable; and as they ure the agents | of the stockholders in managing the affairs of | the bank, I do not question but that the stock- | holders would im the end be required to make good the resulting loss I think toe custom a very hazardous one, | and shall do all in my power to discourage it: | and, under certain circumstances, might be | compelled to proceed a bank for @ vio- | jation of its charter, a course which 1 hops | may be avoided by voluniary action on the part of the banks. Very respectfully yours, JS. Norris, Esq. Oashier First National Bank, Baltimore, Maryland. The attention of depositors of Renee one other valuable kages are respectfully called to the above letter from the Comptrolier of the Ourrency. Concurrent opinions by several eminent legal gentlemen have aiso been given. Consequence thereof we do net feel justified in longer asi mg the re- sponsibility of the custody of such articles. positors are requested te withdraw such deposits now in our possession, at their con- venience, before the first day of January, 156-. W.S. HUNTINGTON, Cashier First National Bank. ashi THE Unicinal FRanc’s Price List—Good Merino Shirts and Drawers, 50, 60, 75, 90 eents, $1. Good White Shirts, from 90 cents up to Good warm Gloves, from 25 cents =. , At 494 7th street, be. tween D and E, three doors above Odd i'el- lows’ Hall, Recollect No. 494 12,191: ——_.——s Irs Goop Errzcts ark PERMANENT.—In thisit differs from all hair dyes. By its use lnxuriant growth is guarautesd, natural color and gloss are restored. One trial will cause you to say this of Mre. 8. A. Allens Improved new style) Hair Restorer or Dressing, (am one {erate} Dvery Druggist sells it. Price One Dollar, ——————— SKATING Pank.—Go to Cronin’s Skatorial Emporium, 233 Pennsylvania avenue, near 13th street, and procure season tickets for the Park. Yeu can aijso procure there the finest ‘Skates at the lowest New York prices. 1 —+ » 498 Sxventn steerer. For Alexander's best wid gloves, castor cassimeres, back and Verlin gloves, callat A. Bauer's, 495 Seventh strect For 4 fine white shirt, warranted to fit: for linen and paper collars and cuffs; for under. shirts, drawere and hosiery, in great variety, call at A. Bauer's New Store, late Ballantyne's Bookstore, where all goods are sold for one price only. Also, shirts made to order at the shortest notice. 11,30,L, dee Great Repvuction in Parces'—Contem- plating to chauge our business we wili sell, for 30 days only, our entire stock of Men Youth's and Boy's Ulothing, at 25 per cen less than our regular price. Heavy coats i $5 to $10, all wool pants from $3 to $6, heavy ‘Vests at $2, and ail other goods in proportion, at Barr's, corner of 7th and E sis. 12.5,1: to subscribe for THs Stan Shier ready PERsons who reside on Capitol Hill and the Navy- East Oapitcl street, between stn end sun "3 een Os — Joun OCogerns, Agent. —-—. —-- ‘Tre Oniomal Franc sells Gent’s Farnish- ing Goods cheaper than any house in this our, atin popniar store, 491 7th street, between and E, three doors above Odd Fellows’ Hall. Recollect the No—iot. 12,19,1: oe BLANERTS OF ALL CoLonrs.—Red, White, regan fh and Brown Bisnkets. Horse Bian- kets, of ail colers. Five ibs. Blanket for $2.50. ‘made Sheets, Bed Comforts, Feather and Pil Bolsters, Mattresses, &a SON'S, 506 9th st., 11,18 one door from Penn. avenue. Hate Beis) Dz. Warre, Uniropodist, 424 Pennsylvania Qvenue, between Four-and-a-half and Sixth streets, continues the successful | a Obrietmas tree ban: | cedarand box, amd GEORGETOWN. — Afinirs im Georgetown. Cunistwas Day —The day was remarkad) biethere, but our citizens sremed to enjoy themsrives all the more on that aco, ‘he morning the Catboi; scopal Churches were crowded with worshippers’ in 4 Ajb rnoon DATmiess mirth and fe: iv there were impromptu dances. The older pariy finisbed their jovial rounds at the residence of Mise D dre, on Congress street. where ber nivce, Miss Emiiy Poore, enter’ained them and S pary of young indies, dancing being kept Bp until a inte hour. At Tarstry (UaTBOLIC) Cavaecn grang Digh mass was celebrated at five O'clock a.m. ben Mozar:’s 12ch mass was sung in good style by the choir of the church Rey. Father Jamison was the of otating priest, assieted by; he H4 th Rey. Faher Ciampi. The T Gelivered « few Sppropriate Temarzs on RiVEtY of r Lord and Saviour. Durin, morning welve MASe*s Were celebrated at this chur h, closing with Bigh mass (Mercadamt’s) a: 10 c'cleck, by Rev. Father Baudin, of Prance, assisted by Rey. Fathers Ciampi sod Onap- man. Rey Father MoOali Preached the Xmas sermon. The pastor, Rev. ts! ber Ciam- PP), WSs assis'ed ‘Brougbow! the day by severs! of the priests attached to (ieorgetown College. The altar was tastefully decorated. as ususi on Obrisimas, Amd the Services were well #:- tended. AT St. Jonx’s PE. CaURCH the exercises commenced on 'he evening before Ouristmas festival forthe ebildren of the Sanday ol m the Sunday School room, where one of the principal features of the fe-tivai was decorated, and inden with gifts tor all. The Rector,Rey. Mr. Prrencbief, was the recipient of a handsome present trom the teachers and the Superipten- dent, and another from the children of the Sunday Schoci. The exercises consisted of singing, prayer, an address by the Rector and the distribution of the gifts. Oc Obristmas dny the exercises were the reguiar services of Highest and on Earth peace, good-will toward mrn.’ The Uburch was simply but decorated with evergreens. moe, under the direction of Prof. Seligson, was very good. AT Grace Cuvacn (P. E.) the services ‘Were the regular morning prayers, Ante Com- Mmuuion and Collect. &c., for Christmas day, and ap Shpropriate sermon , a Rector, Key. J. Eastburna Bro is beaatifel new church was B ted with tepdance was larger thsnusval. The children on Obristmas Eve ‘were presented with = bountiful supply or sweetmeats, by the rector, the gifts beimg pur- eared by the jay School teachers. ATTHE DUNTARTON STRERT M. E. Onvroe, | yesterday, services were held at 6 and is o'clock A. ML, the pastor, Rev. Mr. oMiciating. We regret to learn that Rev. W. W. Wil- ams, of Christ Church. (Protestant Episco- pal) 's still imdispos:a. For tis reason, anc because the work of remedelling of the Chorch building is stil uofinisbed, be bad po Christmas services yesterday moruing, but the most of his congregation united with those of other churches ta the religious observance of the day Liev oF Lerrers Remain Orvick aT GroRceTown, Ine IN THe Post D. C., December vs List —Mre. Jennie Arnaiet, Miss Har- Tiet Brown, Mrs. E. Browning, Mrs. H Boyer, Miss S. J. Campton, Mrs. Je: Coonwell, Mrs. Catherine Oirtis, Miss Me: Corus, Mrs. Millie Dixsom, Mrs. ie Dent, Riss Mary A. Donovan, Miss Mary Devine. Drs. Caseandrea Donaldson, Mrs Helen Forbes, Maria Harney, Miss ¥ nia Ham! ton, Mrs. Mary Howard, Auny Hunter, Mrs | hosina Kelte, Miss Mary KB. Keene, Mrs. Lic. | mie K. Kong, M: cGarvey, Miss Susie Ma- combs, Miss Susannah McComb, Mrs. Catn- erine Moore, Mre. A. P. Miles, Mrs Mar: Doses, Angelica O'Gangon, Miss Georginons COgieton, Miss Bell Rogers, Miss Martoa Smith, Birs. A. M. Smith, Mrs. Rebecca Thurles, El:- yor Tay or, Mrs. N. Thompson, Mrs. Mary Tbompson, Mrs Mary ©. Thompson, M: Carri~ Ullmer, Mrs. Sarah Williams, Miss Caroline Wills © x —Mr Armor, John Ball, entlemen's L Pet Brennan, John Byroads, Edge: ‘W. Beil, Messrs A Boya » Peter Osradin N. lad Ferguson, Ed Moses Gairy, Robert Hadson, ©. J. House, ©. H. Hadson, Rickard Jackson, Jon G. Jonnson, Henry Jobson, 2, OC. H. Johason, Thomas T, Jobnson, R. H. hing,eo. Kerney, Bernard Kilusortin, John Lucas, Geo. Lipin- nH. ward cott, Mr. Lucas, tam Jos ur, Philip eas, Cap' Seymo' = Miormpgstar, a Captain Jose; I Mi Momtt, W: ton Moore. W. B. Matherson, Wn. re, Barrell Nixon, Captain Jobn Powell, Ben. Parsens, Wm. J. (ai jemi isn, 2, Captain Jobn Robey, Mr. Reyoold, Daniel Ryan, Antony Raley, John Keec, Silas W. Ryan, Thomas Ratherforth, Rober: Rollins. Alber nt —_ Session, Jere- mish Spiliman, Daniel Joseph Smal wood, Candis Cold Smith, J. O Tu 1, G. BR. Whittington, M.S Will is, Wm. Wroe, J. M. Walker, George H. Welt, James B. Westgale. Xscellaneous.—Times, Evening Journal FINED—The following persous came defo Justice Buckey yesterday, and were fined f Gisorderiy conduct: Jack Hunter, arrested by Oticer Noble, fined $2.50: Hensoa Addison, arrested by Officer W ar wick, fined 81.50; James Golden, arrested by Officer Miles, fined $1.50. ELBcTION OF OFricmRs.—At the regular = meeting of — Disses. Sees of ‘emperance, held last evening, the followin, were elecied as officers to serve for the - A 8. sberg: Con., S. KR. Swan W. B. Lewis; 0. mer. ‘the river is rapidly dis appesring and floatng d stream. Ti L. M. Warren, Warren, bas cleared for Baltuumore. Lost His CrrietTuas TrRkey.—His Ho- nor, Mayor Welch, was unfortunate with bis Christmas dinner. The Christmas turkey, &c., was stolen kitehen. ——— GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. ‘HRISTMAS PRESENTS. LADIES FURS! py LAPIS PUES, GREAT ASSORTMENT AT LOW PRICES. All the Novelties of the season now ¥ For ale at SEYMoOUa'S de 19-10" in Georgetown Hourvay Goons. F.M. LAZENBY, 124 BRIDGE STREET, GEORGETOWN, D. C., Has just opened a large stock of Fancy Goods and 0) Burean Sets. Tete-a tet Sets, Jewel Stands, Match Boxes, Ash Holders, Cologae Bottles, ( Receivers and Baskets, Toy Tea Dinner Se Toilet Sets, Toy Kuives and Forks and Spou VASES—Bohemian, Lava. and French China, sand Rolttoons, Fancy Teikt Sets, Motto Coffees, Sets © WHITE FRENCH CHINA Gold Band and Decorated Di. T Bobemian and Ameri. jal, and a variety of New and “PLATED WARE TABLE CUTLERY—w LATED WARE TAB! rt canbe, Block Tin. TIN WARE AND WOODEN WARE. Lamps. Oil, Wicks. Cbtmneys, and a general a sortinent of Honse Furnishing Articles. and a largo assortment of Toys. which I am offering at reduced id to which I mmvite the Ww andsome Pat! prices, an mich I suvite the attention of the i elsewhere. public before pu: eT AZENDY, No. 124 Bridge street. de 17-tyan) Georgetown, D.C. bD™ GOODS AT REDUCED PBICES, selling LADIES’ DI Goons, SHAWLS, CLOTHS, CARSIMERS SA TTINETS: FLANNELS. BLANK and many other arti cles at greatly reduced prices. Also, beautifal Cloaks at 10, 18,14, 15, 18, ; Calicoes Wand 2: 2, cia j Canton Fl is, 123, 15, and 2) Gistec white aut colored sk GLa WS are a termined to rede ‘OUF stock. ‘offer great bar- to all wi ‘vor en TN 4 A no 30-Im* 101 Bridge st., Georgetown, D_ ano Aad