Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1896, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1896—28 PAGES. We Keep Our Stock Up to the Demand Brentano’s Books and Stationery for Christmas. ductions from Publishers’ Prices. Of the new ones alone there,are too many to enumerate. We have them all able as giit books are— The First Violin. By Miss Fothergill. Illustrated by Mr. George W. Brenneman, and published in two volumes. Cloth; gilt top. Hamilton’s Modern Sci- entific Whist. Among our new publications for this year especially desir- Light Unto My Path. By Rev. Dr. John Hall. Daily Teachings for the Christian Year. By Rev. Dr. G. H. S. Walpole. Sun and Shield. By Rev. Dr. G. Gottheil. Fine Stationery. Subscriptions. Calendars. French Books. German Books. Choice Novelties in China and Leather 9 Brentano’s, . 1015 Pennsylvania Ave., Cor. Eleventh St., Washington, D. C. Ir Wood ward A N i Lothrop, loth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. —o-— Open Evenings until Xmas. Gifts of Use and Beauty. Nothing more truly combines the artistic, the practical and the proper Christmas spirit than a gift with a use side to it. Along this line is where we are particularly strang. Never before were our assortments so complete—never before were we able to display our myriads of Christ- mas articles so satisfactorily—never before were such little prices named for all classes of goods. Every comfort that helps to make shopping pleasant is to be found here, and all are cordially invited to make use of these conveniences, whether they come as buyers or merely as lookers on. Holiday Dress Patterns. Attention Is called te our very choice collection of Dress Patte-ns in Silk, Wool and Cotton, em- bracing the most desirable fabrics, imported and domestic, manufactured for ‘this season. packed to make them Christmasy. prettil “ holld: Ys, direct from the manufacturers, ‘They are fonday we name the following additional lots of Dress Stuffs, purchased especially tor i trom the. ee eues cust iouasenicnrallen eta asltrion = At a very decided reduction from regular prices. Half-Wool Fancies fialf-wool Serges in all desirable colorings. $1.50 ze raters. All-Wool Novelties pretty styles—bought from the maker ‘y decided price concession. Value, 30c. 29c, THE yan. $2.32 the pattern. fe vari atay at a price which enables All-Wool Black Boucle, ety eco : with rich ground ¢ oa rarity of handsome colorings: aleo Plain | Tits rich Sound col | 37 ec. Dim caso. $3.00 the pattern. colors showing {through the curts— price, te Silk and Wool Piaids for waists and children beautiful stsles. Strict! plaids. Regular price, Oc. THE yarD. Black Dress Patterns (wool and half wool). Half-Wool Serges, t black superior quality. $1.50 ine rarrern. All-Wool Serges, $et black 36 Inches wide. 25c. THE yarp. $2.00 rue ratrery. Ast thn All-Wool Serges, Jet black—manufactured in France. ¢ THE YARD. $3.50 we parreey. Ali-Wool Henriettas, Jet black—45 Inches wide. ‘° THE YARD. $3.50 ie varreen. Cotton Dress Patterns. Prints, Ginghams, Cashmeres, Satines, Outing Flannels, Percales and other popular Cotton Stuffs. 50c. to $2.50 the Ist floor, Dress Pattern. Xmas Housekeeping Linens. department in the house is fuller xoods are both dainty and of Christmas ‘tuniti Rtirgipwor rs ban jes than that of Housek ‘The department is now in Holiday attire, not previously aware of the possibilities ‘of this great stock. Mg the artistic and serviceable to a remark- und in its snowy whiteness will be a revele- - A few especially good Fringed Damask Cloths, with Doylies to match. 2x2 yds., $2.50—2x2% yds., $3.00—2x3 yds., $3.50. Pattern Damask Cloths, with Napkins to match. Per Set, $4.50, $5.00, $5.50, 56.75, $7.50 and up. EF Atvractive Boxes furntshed with each set. if desi Hemstitched Damask Tea or Luncheon Doylies. 15x15 inch, $2.50 per doz.—17x17 inch, $3.00 per doz. 100 dozen very choice Damask Towels, exquisite borders—good size, 25c. each. with knotted fringe and Blanket Department Offers choice of » Comforts or Bed Puffs, filled with wadding, at $1.75 escn. 100 Down Comforts, covered with satteen; guar- ‘anteed odorless and not to shed, at $4.00 EACH, Roman Silk Couch Covers and Slumber Robes. 75c., $1.75 and $5.00 each. Za ° IMPROVED BOWLING ALLEYS. — Advantages Possessed by Those Con- structed of Steel Plate. Among the many improvements that have teen made in the construction and building of bowling alleys during the past twenty- five years there is none which has been re- ceived by the bowling fraternity with more general favor and genuine enthusiasm than that of the steel plate bed. Since these patent steel plates have been introduced in the construction of the modern bowling al- leys they have given entire satisfaction wherever bullt. There is unstinted praise for this new departure in alley building and equipment, which has so emphatically marked the progress made in the game of bowling up to the present time. While wood, in the construction of alley ‘beds, served its purpose for years, the steel Plate, always rel ® perfectly smooth surface, has su] led it. Experienced bowlers admit that they always calculate upon the true evenness of the alley beds to eount for spare or stroke; hence the un- even surface of the hallway is very quickly @etected by them, and where this existe Woodward & Lothrop. poor bowling naturally results and dissatis- faction prevails. The steel plate may be easily adjusted, and to raise or lower it, should the founda- tion upon which they rest become d at any point, a key renge is applied, and by turning it the desired evenness of the bed is obtained. The plates do not need Planing or waxing—a little benzine applied with a cloth once a week will keep the bed in a highly polished condition. The noise Produced by the rolling balls is reduced to a@ minimum on these patent alley beds. ————_ +e-+___ A Proviso, From the New York Herald. He—“How would you like to have me for a Christmas present?” She—"On one conditien.” “And what may that be?” “That I can exchange you at any t!me.’* ———-+e+___. Why Not? From the New York Herald. Mickey—"Phy does a ship take eut clearin’ ag ure, 80 the wither won't be bad, papers’ Pat— ye spalpeen.” OLD NASSAU'S MUSIC Prinoston’s Glee, Mandolin and Banjo Olubs Coming to Washington. ‘The Boys Will Travel im Style and ‘Will Be Entertained Where- ever They Go. The concert of the Princeton University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs, to be given next Tuesday evening at National Rifles’ Hall, promises to be one of the prin- cipal social events of the holiday season. Princeton has always been popular in this city, and there has not been a class for many a day at that university which has not had a goodly contingent of Washing- ton men. The annual appearance of the clubs in this city is invariably welcomed by a large and enthusiastic audience, who open their hearts to the college boys and listen with the greatest delight to their songs and to the rattling, stirring music of the banjo and mandolin clubs. All three clubs are said to be stronger this year than ever, and the concerts they have given so far this season have been highly praised. Apart from the social aspect of their visit their concert is a real musical treat, for all the clubs show the results of thorough prac- tice and training, and the presence of a number of soloists lends a variety to the program. This is essentially Princeton year. Begin- ning last spring Princeton won the base ball championship, and her representatives covered themselves with glory at the Olympian games, while this fall no sooner had the memories of the sesquicentennial begun to fade than her foot ball team bore off the palms of victory from Yale and Harvard. Will Travel in Style. Princeton’s musical organizations make their annual Christmas tour this year through, the west, and will travel in the finest style in a special train, with all the luxuries which modern railroad methods can supply. They will leave Princeton next Monday morning, and will take their spe- cial train in Philadelphia, leaving that city for Baltimore at 3 o'clock. The train will be composed of three pri- vate cars, a Pullman sleeper, a baggage car and an engine. The private cars are the “Maryland,” loaned by Mrs. T. Harri- son Garrett; the “Delaware,” loaned by Mr. Charles K. Lord, third vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and the third is loaned by Mr. C. G. DeCoursey, president of the Western New York and Pennsylvania railroad. The train's first stop will be at Baltimore, which will be reached at 6:15. A dinner will be given to the clubs at the Severn, and the concert will be given at the Ly- ceum Theater. Afterward some of the men will go to the Monday night german of the Bachelors’ Cotillon Club. Having spent the night on the train and taken breakfast at the Severn, they will leave for Washington at 1 a.m. Tuesday. Here the Hotel Grafton wilt be the headquarters. The social events include a reception at Mrs. Wm. Matting- ly’s and a dance. The concert will be given at the National Rifles’ armory. The train leaves at 1 a.m. for Pittsburg. Concerts will also be given at Fort Wayne, Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Daven- port, Des Moines, St. Louis and Louisville. Leaders of the Clubs. The leader of the Glee Club is Mr. Lucius HH. Miller, '97, of New Jersey. Mr. Miller sang on the Glee Club and played on the Mandolin Club during his sophomore year, and was elected leader of the Glce Club last year. He is a member of the Cap and Gown Club of Princeton. Among the men on the Glee Club are C. I. Taylor, ’97, who was last year substitute full back on the ‘varsity foot ball team, and !s a member of the Tiger Inn Club; H. R. Lathrope, 1900, who played end on this year’s freshman foot ball eleven; G. J. Geer, '97, substitute tackle on this year’s championship foot ball team and a member of the Ivy Club; W. H. Andrus, "97, the manager of the championship team, and Seward Erdman, ‘Mi, who is president of the University ‘Track Athletic Association, both members of the Cap and Gown Club. The leader of the Banjo Club is Charles A. George, "97, of New York cify. Mr. George has played on the club since his freshman year, and this year has shown himself to be an able leader. R. C. Thomas, "98, of Baltimore, who plays on the Banjo Club, and sings on the Glee Club, made the touchdown this fall which won the class championship for the ’98 foot ball team, The Mandolin Club, led by Leland B. Terry, of New York, is exceptionally good. Among the pieces they are playing this year are a potpourri from Gounod’s “Faust,” a nocturne of Chopin’s with a number of other pieces of a lighter charac- ter. The “Orange and Black Marc! which was played by Sousa’s Band at Man- hattan Beach last summer, is also played by the Mandolin Club. The manager of the club is Augustine M. Hopper, '97, of Balti- more, Md. Mr. Hopper is also business manager of the Daily Princetontan. Paul D. Stockly, '98, of New Jersey, is the assistant manager. Mr. Stockly managed the fresh- man musical clubs during his freshman year. Mr. Hopper and Mr. Stockly are members of the Cap and Gown Club of Princeton University. The Personnel. Following is the personnel of the clubs: Glee Club—First tenors—L. H. Miller, '07, New Jersey; J. P. Williamson, sem., South Dakota; C. I. Taylor, '97, Connecticut; W. A. Cleland, '99, Minnesota; J. M. Richard- son, #0, New York, and H. R. Lathrope, 1900, Pennsylvania. Second teflors—F. B. McNish, ’97, New York; A. M. Stewart, '98, Pennsylvania; H. C. Foster, '98, New York; R. C. Thomas, "98, Maryland; R. W. First basses—W. H. Andrus, '97, Pennsyl- vania; Seward Erdman, '97, New Jersey; P. H. Williams, '97, New York; J. W. Churchman, '98, New Jersey, and D. 8. Harding, '99, Illinots. Second basses—G. J. Geer, 97, New Jer- sey; C. G. Cowell, 96, New Jersey; H. P. Smith, ‘98, New York; A. Pomeroy, '9), Ohio, and D. C. Scott, 1900, Ohio. Banjo Club—Banjeaurines—C. A. George, ‘97, New York; Selden Spencer, '97, sourl; C. J. Wells, '98, Texas; E. Wyckoff, "98, New Jersey; W. 8. Roe, '99, New Jer- sey; B. Heald, 1900, District of Columbia, and De Witt, 1900, New York. Bass banjo—L. Knapp, '98, Piccolo—Westcott, 1900, Mary] Banjos—J. H. Caldwell, jr., '98, Pennsyl- vania, and R. C. Thomas, '98, Maryland. Guitars—H. E. Mattison, '97, Ni York; B. Smyth, '97, South Carolina; E. C. , °98, District of Columbi: - Tk. Westcott, 98, Maryland, and H. 8. Paine, "98, New York. Mandolin Club—Mandolins—L. B. Terry, ‘97, New York; B. R. Miller, ’97, Pennsyl- vania; J. B. DeCoursey, 97, Pennsylvania; C. B. Andrews, '98, Ohlo; C. L. McCoy, '98, Illinois; F. F. Powell, ‘98, Ohio; W. I. Mar- tin, 1900, Illinois, and C. F. Banks, 1900, Pennsylvania. Mandola—W. 8. Roe, '99, New Jersey. Violin—A. Pomeroy, ’! Oni *Cello—E. Moore, '! Cornet—F. B. McNish, 97, New York. Flute—S. A. Fletcher, 1900, Indiana. Guitars—H. E. Mattison, ‘97, New York; R. B. Smyth, ‘ Z "08, New York; E. C. Heald, '98, Dis- trict of Columbia; J. H. Caldwell, ’98, Penn- sylvania, and ‘C. T. Westcott, ’98, = land. Bee: _ ——~»__ College-Bred Presidents. From the Buffalo Commercial. ‘Washington was not a college-bred man, but later in life he recetved the honorary LL.D. from Harvard, Yale, Pennsylvania and Brown, and was chancellor of the Col- lege of William and Mary. Washington's five immediate successors were college graduates. John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams, were Harvard men. Jeffer- son and Monroe were graduates of William and Mary, Madison sor, only a education. Wil- liam Henry Harrison graduated at Hamp- den-Sydney Tyler at William and Hits pF Se¥ok Bed Fuck $FFAFE suf natiPled Seaes” qiliiebredsct MEnssipersetr GGeeetsebasieGhene FAT Eeieneesithis Wedetses ebeeL i eleteal? aieilense Ss Gestlis’ | bo HF, SUBURBAN NEWS BRIGHTWOOD. aS Owing to the sickness of Rev. Mr. Reed Sunday evening last there Wege no regular church services. The Christian Endeavor meeting on that evening was led by Mist Jeggle Brown, on the topic, “Les sons From Solomon's Life and Writings.” The exercises were conducted in a very pleasing manner before a large attendance of members and visitors. ‘The Juniors held 4 segular meeting Tuesday after- noon at the home df. Misé Ella Keene, one of the superintendents of the soolety. The topic dis- cussed was the same as‘the one last Sunday. ‘There have been sé¥eral rehearsals of late of the entertainment to be given Christmas, Invitations are ont to the wedding of Miss Clara Louise Clark of the, city and Mr. Theodore H. knowt \about to take place Wednesday, the 30th instant, at 7:30 o'clock p.m, at Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Fred Heine 1s now on a hunting trip in Vir- ginia. He will probably return today. Mrs. W. J. Cook bas moved fnto the house re- William ‘Thomas. cently vacated by Mr. it is situated on Flint street between 9th and 10th streets. Mr. John B; Schlosser and family have moved into the city to begin ceeping. ive been Staying with Mrs. Schlosser's’ family bere. Mr. Schlosser was but recently owner and proprietor of a large RS an hotel. While playing in the yard of the Brightwood public school a few dass ago Master Thomas Lavender sprained his arm. He has nearly regained the full use of it now. ‘Mr. F. H. Wilson, the well-known F street shoe dealer of Washington, who is now residt at the home of Miss Mary’ J. Carpenter, on Gennes street, has now as his guests his two sons, Messrs. Monroe and Edward Wilson, the former’ of New York Milltary Academy, Cornwall-on-Hudson, and the latter of a Baltimore college, They will stay during the holidays. It is understood by the policemen of this beat that a patrol box is to be placed at the Silver Spring junction of the Brightwood railway, and that in Mayo: Moore's estimates to is for next year the erection of a substation here Is earnestly asked for. —_+-— BROOKLAND. Mr. Jobn J. O'Brien, Mr. Frank Guilfoile, Mr. Cashinan and Mr. Thomas McTighe, who went to Baltimore yesterday, were joined today by Mr. Lofler and other students of the university. M: O'Brien will leave for his home in Wheeling, VW Va., Sunday, while the other students will return to their studies at the university. Mrs. Lamb is expected to return from New York ‘Monday. ‘The Queenstown Baptist Church will have no special inusic for Christmas, owing to the fact that the precentor, Mr. S. B. Many, will not be in Brookland. and Mrs. Many will leave for thelr home in New York Monday to spend the hol!- 8. The Messrs. Powers, students of the university, recelved a telegram yesterday, that thetr Lome it Peekskin, N. Y., had been burned, and they left last night for that, plac Miss Grace M. ‘Thomas has returned home after fa lengthy visit ia Marletta, Ohio. : ——— LANGDON, A well-known citizen of Langdon, who was in Baltimore yesterday, bad an interview with As- sistant General Manager Gibson of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in reference to the company building a fence between the two tracks at the Langdon station in order that the danger from passing engines to paseengers who aligit from the cars at the depot may be removed. Mr. Gibson promised to take up the matter at once, and if there should be no obstacles in the way to nuke the improvement asked for, Mr. Gibson stated in the course of conversation that it was the policy of the present management of the Bal- timore apd Obio company to do everything in its power fo reduce danger of loss of life to a minl- to prevent it altogether. ir. Gibson was called to’ the fact that there are fifty-seven trains which pass Lengdon daily, and that frequently two of them nieet immediately at the station, thus, as there is a short curve just north of the depot, making the danger to passengers who have to cross the tracks very great, as also to, the additional fact that one or two lives have already been lost there. re 4s much desire on the don generally that Judging from what Mr. 4 short time before the matter Is attended t! It is understood that un earnest effort will be at once made by some enterprising citizens of Langdon to have the mail service increased wo that there will be three mails dally to and from the city of Washington and elsewhere instead of two, as at prese! It is believed that if there was another mail each way daily many persons who now deposit their. letters in the Washington post office or the boxes on the street would give the benefit of the business to the postmaster at Langdon, whose pay from the government ts lim- ited to the amount tepresented by the cancella- tion of stamps. . Within the paat fow ys ‘there have heen a rumber of persons residing. tn the city regarding the securing of houses,sis places of residence in Langdon, but all baye betn contingent on the ewrly completion of the’ new public school building now in course of traction here, while some Persons have stated that they would not in any event remove to the town before spring. The oc- cupants of the old school house which was in service before the present school rooms were leased from Mr. L. J. Baker have been notified to relin- Quish possession in about a month, as it is the {ntention of the school trustees to fit up the build- ing as a home for the Janitor of the new building. It fa the earnest hope of the patrons vf the school that Mr. George McCauley, the Janitor of the rovms now in use, will be reappointed when the change of quarters is made. A very enjoyable surprise party was given last evening to Miss Hattle Anderson at her home on Za attect, “Langdon, by, the young Indies’ of her Sunday school class’ in Douglas Memorial M. E. Church, Washington, in honor of Miss Anderson's birthday. = Among ‘the Present were the ‘Misees “Richardson, Susie Eliigood, Marion Biair, y. Catterton, mond Mearham, Ethel Tompkins, V Misses Anderson and -Armbrrster, Mrs. Watson, ‘Mrs. Anderson, Messrs. Charles ‘Perkins, F. B. Goodhart, A. F. Nodes, John Watson, Charles Wat- son, Osear Harvey, C.F. Anderson, Joseph Ande: son, John Watson, #1 ind others. . A. P. Fenwick and her daughter Marion are ‘ing the Miss-s Grimes of Langdon. re. L. V. Dukebart and her niece, Miss Emily Rosalba Lips, who have been visiting relatives in Langdon for some time pest, have returned to thelr home in Baltimore. Mr. Albert Mays, formerly of Herndon, Va., has removed to Ayalon Heights. Mr. E. D. and family, who some months 4go removed from Langdon to Washington, have returned to their former home on Galveston street. Mr. Frank Enders of New Jersey, who has been with friends In Langdon, returned home today. ——__ LAUREL. = Mrs. visit Mi Congressman Charles E. Coffin has returned to his home at Mutrkirk, after an absence of three Weeks -in Arkansas, where he has been on a hunting trip. Mr, @ofin returns much improved in health. Manager Edward Hanlon and a party of Balti- more friends of Mr. P. C. Gormat, brother of Senator Gorman, were on a rabbit bunt in Howard ccunty mear here Tuesday of this week. The party was entertained at dinner by Mr. Gorman after the hunt. Mr. Howell Armstrong of this city was in Bal- eitheut. Frederick C. Billard of 2 lerick C. of t 2 ter service, wino has been stationed on one of tie crulsers of the service off the coast of Florida to Prevent filibustering the present Cuban freuble, is bom parents for the holidays, e with bis Bir J. L Davis of aes rt News, Va., is visit- : begtaer at aS Dea eee time at wnat’ & few days in Washington, ‘ownsend of Easton is visiting Mrs. Joobua Misseg Dora and Pauline Clarke, who have had delightti visit of swith’ m4 1 vis several weeks with’ friends in i le, +, have retu ‘The Ladies’ Aid Soci . Paul’ Couren, Weld thelr ‘regulze ‘guild mata night at the charming home of Dr. sod tes Sa Billard. Refreshments were served to the many guests who were present. Pleasant evening was panved aa ROCKVILLE. Mr. Cooke D. Luckett, secretary, treasm examiner of the public gchool board of sus cochig: bas completed his round of visits to the various schools, 107 in number, find reports them alll in ex. cellent order. Reports ‘from teachers for the fall term elosing on November 15 show an increase in the enrollment of abgt 10 per cent over a corre- sponding period of ingt.year. ‘The term are as follows: ,Eprolled—White. boys, 1.653; pitts Sirls 1,682; colored boys, 771; colored girls, j total, 4,942. Salaries —Whit - $40.06; Incldentals, white m Sane Sei: colored schools, $67. sia canes = ae ance’ on all schoo! ‘bouts More expensive ones," ch bout Fae ts known as the the circuit’ court os fire. The sate root 1nd was oseiled Say tact 1 mar roan Se nad, aad, sach head: rt ras Jumpossible to extinguish It. showed that the fire started at the cellar ee on the nerth aide of the | pad also that it was the dames. “Cope aetene seen eanesakey om $1,000. oa, the ‘and estimates that the The pesperty At an tis county, sonatas ‘The fre is ore sorted ee oy ‘Trail have closed in the accoatian St twelve macabecs 66 f i lt i Ville and vicinity on New Year night in the town hall at that place, the proceeds to be devoted to the benefit of the hall. nll, Se saan clection of, Betheede “Geange at rowningsville, Mr. James Burchette was electe master for the ensuing year and Mr. John N. Beall ‘counselor. A public read petitioned for by W. A. Mullinin aml others will recetve attention at the meeting of the county commissioners on y next. Hee SANDY SPRING. Willlam W. Moore was host of the Enterprise ‘Glob Saturday afternoon, Clarence L. Gilpin pre- sided, Charles E. Bond was secretary, and the guests were John Thomas, Harry W. Davis, Jo- seph T. Moore, jr., and George Earle Cook. The revignation of Charles H. Brooke was accepted with mmch regret, his name having been among those enrolled more than thirty years since, when the Enterprise was organized. It was unanimously voted to make him an honorary member, with the hope that be would attend when possible. ‘The dis- covery of the San Jose scale in a young orchard cf Dear and peach trees upon Belmont farm was the subject considerable and anxious discussion, jentical st which had proved so destructive in California. club wil! convene in January at Sunnyside, the home of Asa M. Stabler. John €. Bentley, Charles F. Brooke, Frank M. Hallowell and William F. Gilpin are spending a Week in southeastern Virginia bunting, with an un- certain prospect of deer and a surer expectation of wild turkey, oysters and any amount of old-fash- foned hospitality at the hands of their friend, Mr. Farinbolt. Mr. and Mra, Renjamin H. Miller entertal Home Interest Society to tea M William W. Moore being chairman and ward N. Bentley secretary. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. George F. Nesbitt, Mrs. Edward P. Magruder, Virginia M. P. Mary E. and Helen L. ‘Thomas. After questions relating to the cage of pork, se plants within and strawberry beds. and young fruit trees without, the whoie company of thirty or more asked to give an opinion on the Cuban situation. While a majority were unwilling: Thomas and Misses Mary M Stabler, to take action that might involve ux in a war with Spein, some few were appagently ready to fight anything and anybody rather than to allow Mrs. beautiful conservatory was wuch ¢dmired. ‘The society adjourned to Plainfield farm. Mrs. Benjamin of the late Jared the present state of horrors to continue. Mille presented Sandy Spring Libra hamdso . containing the life and writings 0! ated histori i Mis. Robert all and Mrs, Jobn Thoma: Miss Bessie Mackall in W len H. Thomas in Carroll cor heen in Baltimy ington and Miss Md. Mr. and Mrs. Granville Farquhar and family are again established in Washington, where they have spent several winters. J. Janney Shoemal has been summoned to Phil- p the extreme illness of his father, Roly- ert Shocmake respected and beloved elth- zen of that pl: a balf brother of the late James 8. Hallowell of Alexandria, Visitors have been Miss Packard of Virginia, Miss Esther ‘T. Moore. A. M.. of Swarthmore: Colleges Mr. Allen and Cal S. Miller of Washington. Miss Caroline S. Burr of Colesville has gone to Washington to live with her brother, who has been & resident there for some years. Their fine farm, y View, has been rented to George A. Will- ce_and ell of formerly of Rockville, who will ea sion immediately, 2 a eae Owing to th ease of Mrs. Charles G. Por a valued member of the Woman's Association, there will be no meeting of that bedy until the last Thursday in January, when it will be held at Cherry Grove, with Mrs. Samuel P. Thoms. A woman's suffrage society bas been formed here, with Mrs. Sarah T. Miller president. FALLS CHURCH. At the last meeting of the mifisters of the tow1 the following program for the weck of prayer was arranged, viz.: Monday, January 4, “Humility avd’ Prayer,” meeting in the M. E. Church South, led by Rev. D. L. Rathbun, pastor of the Presby- terlan Church; Tuesday, January 5, “The Chu Universal,” meeting in the Presbyterian Chi led by Rev. John McGill of the Episcopal Chur-h: Wednesday, January 6, “Nations and Their Rulers,"” ineeting in the BaptTst Church, led by Rev. J. H. Jenkins of the Congregational Church; Thursday, January 7, “Foreign Missions,” meeting piscopal Church, led by Rev. M. y of the M. E. Church South; Frid “Heme Mixsions,"" in ry 9 “Families "and Church, ied by Rev. J. W. ist Church. lay Barry, danghter of Lieut. E. B. Barry, h Invitations for a Japanese tea from 3 10 5 December 28, ° Mr. Alexander Landadson was taken to Hospital Friday by Dr. Tunis C. Quick { crgration for appendicitis, Mr. George Merrifield of this town is secretary of the Congre ten, which will celebrate fathers’ day,” De- ving a banquet to its members First Congregational Churc Miss May Porter, daughter of Mr. It. 8 of Merrifield, Va., aod Mr. Richard Shreve will be married at the resideace of her parents Tues- day night. = Messrs. E. M. Ball, Curtis Rorebeck and Harvey have been camping out at the Great Falls dering this wee Mr. W. R. Ea instructor at Mount Clair J., is home for the holi- days. Mr. Charles W. Parker of this town has & creditable examination in law at the Colu! University, Washington, and has been admitt the bar of that city. - Mr. E. F. Snoots of Washington was in town ‘Thursday visiting bts numercus friends, among whom he resided for several years, Mr. J. Howard Brunner has gone to Washington for the winter. . . R. Kastmai ary Academy, od ae to ———— TAKOMA PARK. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Waters are spending a few days at Dawsonville, Md. Mr. Selden Lay, who has for the past few months been employed at the establishment of Mr. Wanamaker, in Philadelphia, returned home Wed- nesday, having resigned his position. Mrs. Dr. Hamlin of the Church of the Covenant ‘and Miss Perley, missionary to the Mormons, were Present at the missionary meeting of the Presby- terlan Church last night and addressed the audience. ‘tensive preparations are in ess for the Christmas entertainment to be given Tuesday hight, the 29th instant, at the Presbyterian Chureh. ‘The fraternal — of ‘Metropolis Lodge, I. 0. last night. 3 .F., occ Miss Julia Magruder and Mr. Edward Bell of Redlands expect to spend next week with Miss Libbie Magruder at the Park. Miss Effie Nelson of Manassas will spend the Christmas holiday with Miss Sarah Waters. A large audience Ustened spellbound for an hour and a quarter, Thursday evening to Dr. D. J. Stafford’s profound study of “Hamlet,” delivered at Masonic Hall, Hyattsville, for the benefit of St. Jerome's Catholie Church. Dr. Stafford rendered the famous soliloquy with his accustomed consum- mate art, and styled it ‘greater than the material universe,”’ by reason of the great moral lesson that it conveys, the hope of a reward and the fear of ut in another world. Ata recent meeting of Mt. Hermon Lodge, No. 179, A. F. and A. M., of Hyattsville,the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Dr. S. Clifford Cox, worshipful mast. . C. J. 8. Mayo, senior warden; SM. F. Hobbs, junior warden; M. B. Free- mag, secretary; Gasch, treasurer; Geo. M. Raub, tyler. The following board of managers wi elected to take charge of the Masonic Temple: Dr. J. R. Owens, three years; H. B. WO years; Dr. 8. Clifford Cox, one year. There was an Unusually large attendance at the meeting. HERNDON. ‘The hall in the new buflding erected by Mr. Geo. A. Williams last fall has been finished and leased to the Knights of Pythias, who will occupy it for their own meetings, and the Masous have fented it for their lodge meetings. It is far- ished for lodge » and is a fine hall and well adapted to such uses, It bas received the name of Pythian Hall. We evening a reception was held by the Pythians, which was the first time it has been ‘opened to the public, and the gathering was very large. An orchestra was present to enliven the edestonbonboegentetbondeeetoesonconde tendon eseetnatenioteesensensetbonoedententotnenoege ed soesnteedcnage geen antgolany XXXREXEXEXEXIGEIXEESD XXXXEEEXEEE ALEX AAAS AEALA KKK LAAT LSS LALLA S SEI IEILA LEXIE ‘ j This Stock Is Rich Pores In Choice Gifts. You'd really hardly new. store—recently opened—aunless it was for the fact that everything in the stock is bright and new and strictly in correct fashion. old here. This beautiful store is thronged daily with Xmas buyers, to accommodate all of whom we stay open every night far from complete unless it includes a visit here, or at least a glance at our dainty show window, 22S Last two weeks of the Loeb & Hirsh Dissolution Sale. Bring the Children for Xmas Suits Parents, to whom the clothing of their boys is a big annual item of expense, will see the wisdom of taking ad- vantage of this Dissolution of Partnership Sale before the end of this month, when it ends. Our range of Children’s Suits begins at $1.20 and so on up to the very finest grades—for all ag. and Overcoats the prices are equally low—while the quali- ties are guaranteed by us—as are both fit and wear. Loeb & Hirsh, Outfitters for Men and Boys, 910-912 F St. It means a clear saving of 40 per cent to parents. o oO 40 9 Off In Ulsters “Odd things Not seen elsewhere.” believe that this was a There's nothing Your shopping tour is EXSEXSEXEEXE > RESDEN CHINA HANDSOME CHRISTMAS OFFERI OTHER TIME. MANICURE CUT GLA TRAVELING SETS, PERE ‘TOILET SETS. TU ODOR SETS, CHAMO A VERY LADIES’ ; WIL . vary 4, with Will Carleton as exening. After the busines was dispmed of short literary program was rendered. Mr. ©. P. Smith delivered a short essay on Bret Harte, the author of the evening. Mrs. H. K. Siny ‘ celted Mise’ Blagsne Sas ren Smith recited “Miss 5 Mr, Byron Graham of Le Droit Park, Washington, has been visiting at the home of his aunt, Mrs: |. M. Little. ‘The “H. H:” Society will meet at the home of ao} Miss Flora, Warren Smith, this Fil i fi jennie snd Mi Gatch re. finsen J ond May Gat time with thelr ccusin, Mrs. Alfred to thelr removal to Baltimore. —_>_—_ ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. a some ¥, previous i LH i ‘of the and £55 OO LOO JOSH BILLINGS SAYS: HOLIDAY GOODS THAN CAN BE SEEN AT THE CORNER OF 9TH AND F STS. BOTTOM FIGURES OHEMIAN GLASSWARE. - IZERS, WORK BOXES, IS GOODS. SUPERIOR LINE, PURE WHITE AND ALL COLORS. AND GENTS’ CHAMOIS VESTS. Temple Drug Store, ‘ : Open All Night. FEO OIE ELL the author for the W. C. Shaw & Co., Jewelers, 1105 F Street. * “IT's Bi SOT TO KNOW SO MUCH THAN SO MANY THINGS > ‘THAT AIN'T SO. * THIS APPLIES TO ANYBODY WHO THINKS HE CAN FIND ANYWHERE ELSE A <3/ BETTER LIN 4 ~~ VEL BRUSHES, WHISK BROOMS. VOR x2 : IAMS’ : ExT XS FRAALA SKELETON RIDES A Ingenious Pia: J His Model Home. From the Buffalo Courier, “Talking about your queer sights,” said a man to a reporter, “the freakiest one I ever Saw was on view in Niagara square for a few minutes the other day. An artist friend of mine, who was painting a large mural decoration, had occasion to use a lay figure on which to drape the costume used in the picture. I know of only one life-size manikin—or to become accurate. womankin—in Buffalo, and my friend bor- Towed it and had it carted to his studio. “When the painting was completed and the figure was no longer needed, the artist proceeded to cast about for an easy method of returning his 100-pound fair but tnani- mate Trilby. ‘The bicycle suggested ftself as the least laborioys way of transporting the figure over the two or three blocks in- tervening between the artist's studio and the owner's home: Accordingly, Miss Mani- kin was mounted on the wheel, and my friend began the strange journey. “The entrance of this queer apparition upon Niagara square gave the unnitiated Pedestrians a paralytic shock. Young men and maidens pai and