Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1897, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1897-26 PAGES. The Busy Corner, 8th and Market Space. These days. fied that a greater clamoring u al holiday values will continue all of next week, and keep up until the last ¢ RT OR A RE 2ARD: » styles of High-grade Sil Plaids, Blac own over a kind—Plain Black Satin Duches: T ANY IDEA OR PURS. b <€ Dress Goods. Useful presents, which most any one can appreciate. ALIL-WOOL CLOTH MINTUE MYRTLE, G. SS WIDE. DIFVERED ‘FULL 40 INCHES ALI-WOOL LADI DISTINCT STYLES SIMONABLE FABRICS, cH ALL-Woor BLAC ALL-WOOL BI. HENRIETTA. WAS * PUT THESE PATTI Holiday Specials in Our Linen Department. 300 dozen of 14-inch-square All-linen Fringed Napkins, damask pat- terns, in all white and colored borders 66-inch wide Full Bleached Table Linen, elegant heavy quality. Spe- NCY BOY ach wide All-linen Toweli 5ic. yard. All white and colored bordered knotted fringed Damask Towels, attractive borders.. ce teiae on full bleached All-linen Fringed Tea Napkins. 18-inch size 22x48, showy Special price 'S. Kann, Sons&Co. Can Anyone Dispute the Title of the Busy Corner We are never without a crowd, but the past week has cen an unusual test of how mar acti Ve feel perfectly sati people can be served with satis- for our THAT ‘S-THE KIND TT. AND ONE WHICH ANY LADY WILL PRIZE OUR Handsome Figured Bengalines, in all the leading combinations, ex- ite patterns fer separate waists or complete gowns—put up in fancy 6ge. a yard. aists or skirts, table for separate w: Mirror Moire, Evening Brocades, Twe- —put up +-....69¢c. a yard. aginable, in Plain, Two and Three-tone Changeable representing a hundred or more of the most beantiful colorings ilk counter. A pa'tern sufficient for a petticoat will gant present—put up in fan S avy, All-silk Black Gros Grain, the old reliable wear-resisting 1 extra weight and finish—DBlack Satin ard Black Brocade Gros Grain—three cf the best that your ey could possibly buy—put up in waist, Skirt or Full Dress lengths, ancy boxes. Aes be 69¢e. a vard. ard. WE sce Sees OSE. 2: ,» AND QUITE A SELECTION ABOVE 9: Ae. 9c. REDt 20 FEOM 29. TO. REDUCED FROM RNET. BROW: REDUCED F: REDUCED FROM 69¢. TO. OMELY BARE Yap ot 49¢, _19¢. 25c. LD FOR £9¢ . To. VC see 45c. ... BOC. DUCED FROM “NOVELTIES, A SUP! Bae D FROM 69e. TO. YOU So DESIi «.--2$c. each. : ++++--4QC. yard. ing, in bleached and brown. 8c. value, -22c. each. 20-inch 54c. each. 6hc. each. 66-inch wide Extra Heavy German Silver Bleached Table Linen. Our For this week. Colored Bordered Fringed Lunah Sets, of 16-inch square napkins to match. Special Inducement: yard wide Double Satin Table Damask, grass bleached, very weighty, superior quality and finish, all this season’s new patterns. Our regular $1.00 and $1.25 quality. For this week only........85c. a yard. ses of 18-inch wide Twilled Bleached and Unbleached Kitchen Toweling .. 50c. value. OUR CORSET DE ‘ITH THE ) MAKE THIS DEPARTMEN’ SE IN WASHINGTON SELL i 5 job lot of C. B. Corsets—White, Drab and Black—long, medium and short. Regular value, $1.50, $1.25, $1.00. Your Flannels and Domestics. GHAMS, CHECKS >» PILLOW CASES. . YARD-WIDE BLEACHED Fiannels. {RT PATTERNS, DOMET FLANNEL. FANCY BORDER. z ¥ GOOD QUALITY... YN. ALL COLORS—50c. QUALITY. FAI QUALITY. ALL WOOL, EXTRA WTI zs at Holiday Prices. UMSELS MAT, | 24x36-INCH. EST SMYRNA RUGS, 30x60—L FEET 6 INCHES BY ay Linings 2be. QUALITY SATE Toys and Books. ed list of a part of our entire stock at reduced prices for the coming week. BOARD-BACK JE INSTRUCTIVE STOK! 8. CLOTH BAC H-BOUND BOOKS, 50 KIND - | DRIVER. 2 CHELORS, © SCORE OF OTHERS. ETS FROM 1c. TO. INA TEA SETS, 17 PI LARGE, CHINA TEA SETS, 17 PIECES, WITH EXTHA LARGE TEA PoT.. EXTRA LARGE CHINA TE DOZEN EXTRA PLATES... VERY LARG! ij WITH EXTRA BREAD PLATES, VERY FINE 8 Trunks OF PEWTER TEA SETS.*ive, “SARATOGA TRU WITH LOCK AND ; NKS,_ 15 URGLAR-PROOP LOCK....73e. IxCHES LONG. Bi TO E3T%. COMPLETE. 8c. each. sista sisicinic -jieina TRC. AnVards 23 yards cloth and 1 dozen Boxed for..........$1.75 per set. --..28c. yard. howing a very complete assortment of Turkish and Blanket Bath Robes at special holiday prices. For Christmas Shoppers. H SAID WHEN W RTMENT REPRESENTS THE WISDOM OF EXPERTS IN THE SELECTIO: ‘TER OF THE RETAIL $2.50 WI THIS LE ‘TS AND INDIGO! ND NEW DRESS GING AND Fay = -49e. HAMS (NO. 1.00 A PATTERN SX STYLES (BEST DE. » FROM $2.00 TO. SIZ VARIOUS COi ly FEET 6 INCH IN GUARANTEED FAST BLACK AND ie Ke. THIRD FLOOR — TOY DEPARTMENT. oks by the Car Load. | ,BOARD, TUB, BUCK: WASH BOARD LARGE TIN KITCHENS, WRINGER AND 10¢. 'H STOVE. LAR BLUE ENAMEL SHEET IRON LARGE MAGIC LANTERNS, SQUARE SHAPE. ‘89e. TEPEGE PRINTING PRESS, COMPLETE WITH IRON OX TEAM, WITH 5 AND BARREL. - ies LARGE OXIDIZED PASSENGER T I AND 3 PASSENGER CARS..59¢. HOOK AND LADDER, WITH FIREMEN, LADDERS AND HORSES, | HORSES. $2.89 IKON SAND CART, WITH MULE “AND LARGE IRON ICE WAGON, WITH 2 TIORSE: AND DRIVER. = = = IRON ROAD CART. HORSE AND DRIV LARGE IRON BARREL WAGON, HORSES AND DRIVER, 27 INCHES LONG... 89c, LARGE IRON FIRE PATROL, WITH 6 FIRK- MEN = aaa +2 $1.48 IRON DUMP COAL CART, WITH MULR, DRIVER AND COAL... og IRON HOOK AND LADDERA7 1 2 HORSES. DRIVER AND LADDERS. LARGE IRON 4-WHEEL ROAD WAGON FINE CELLULOID PHOTO ALBUMS. 890, pOELLULOID PHOTO ALBUMS, WITH “iiUSIG LARGE ROLI-TOP BLACKBOARD. LARGE FOLDING BLACKBOARDS. EXTRA LARGE EXPRESS WAGON, FANCY REED BODY CARRIAGE, WITH PARASOL TO MATCH.... + 69e, EXTRA FINE REED BODY CARRIAGE, NICELY UPHOLSTERED. WITH PARASOL TO MATCH. WITH SPRINGS AND WHEELS. woos NICKEL-| TED MUSIC BOX! 15-KEY UPRIGHT PIANOS. STATED ELECTIONS. Local Socicties Choose Officers Ensuing Terms. The following have been elected officers of National Courcil, No. 220, National Union, for the ensuing year: E. C. Ford, president (eleventh successive term); W. A. Petriken, vice-president; W. S. Det- wiler, ex-president; A. C. Parker, speaker; G. P. Hoskinson, recording secretary; H. W. Scammell, financial secretary; Ww. Wood, chaplain; W. S. Detwiler, treasurer: N. J. Plass, usher; H. G. Zoliner, sergeant- at-arms; Pietro Livigni, doorkeeper; trus- tees, J. McK. Kiker, W. S. Detwiler and E. J. Sacks; delegates to cabinet, A. C. Parker and W. S. Detwiler; delegate to immediate relief, BE. C. Ford; delegate to iraternal congress, E. C. Ford; detegates to assembly, G. P. Hoskinson and A. C. Park; alternates, W. A. Petriken and H. W. Scammell, Treasury Counci!, No. 200, National Union, at the annual meeting held Wed- hesday evening, elected the following olli- cers fer the year 1808: President, Theo. L. De Land; vice president, EK. Faweett; speaker, D. W. Keck; secretary, John P. Heed, financial secretary, J. W Harsha; treasurer, C. Mertin; chaplain, O. S. Firmin; usher, W. D. Ritner; ‘Seant-at- arms, John Newman; sentinel, J. 3. Van Arsdaie; trustees, C. G. Rapp, BE. C. Faw- cett, F. G. Collins; member bo: imme- liate relief, J. W. Harsha; delegates to . De Land, O, 8. Firmin. pital Branch, 142, National Associa- Letter Carriers, has elected the fol- ug Officers for 18% President, Allan . Searle; vice president, Edward Kines: secretary, Howard Fisher; treasurer, S. H. Stut financial secretary, J. C. Ki H. Rittenhouse, F. L. Floyd, leher; collecter M. B. Associa- Kead : At the annual election of Takoma Lodge, for No. 2, F. A.A. M., the following officers were chosen: Horace J. Long, W. M.: H. M Camp, ; O. D. Summy, J. W J. K Depue, secretary; C. M. Heaton, treasurer; | ev. Luther Bo W: chaplain; F. Woodman, M. of C.; 5 |. Perry, S. D. . =: J. D.; Ashley M. Gould, S. S.; W. rews, J. S.; L. F. Dudiey, tiler. sto the Grand Lodge, H. M. Bennett, Kinnear, A. B. Burrows; delegate onie board of relief, O. J. Kiddy; dele- nd proxy to St. John’s Mite Society, pb Burroughs and W. T. Andrews tee for next three years, W. G. Piatt. The Microscopical Society of Washing- ten has elected the following officers to serve for the ensuing year: President, A. A. Adee; vice president, Robert Reyburn, recording secretary, L. M. Mooer: onding secretary, H. H. Doubleda: er, E. A. Gibbs, M. D.; curator, Wm. = man, M. D. Federal Council 7, American Legion of Honor, has elected the following officers f the year 189S: Commander, J. Weed Core: vice commander, Dangerfield Parker; ord tor, Wm. M. Gibson; past commande: Lewis Cohn; secretary, John R. Collett collector, John P. Garrett; treasurer, Wm. Thoma chaplain, Chas. B. Caywood guide, Henry L. Frazier; warden, Eugene ence A. Wilson; trustee, medical examiner, John T. alternate medical examiner, Geo. Goldin: sentry, C wae Deitz; inter, B. Corey. The ladies of the G. A. R. have elected the following officers for ensuing term: President, Mrs. Fannie Calvert; S. V. E Mrs. Emma Petty J. V. P., Mrs. Ad Gree chaplain, Mrs. H. M. Bollinge: t surer, Mrs. Sarah S. Thorne (re-clect- ed); condactress, Mrs. A. M. Power; guard, | Mr: ary Engle (re-elected); delegate, Mrs. Sarah S. Thorne; alternate, Mrs. Lil- lian Overacker. Inspection of circle will take place the next regular meeting night, December 28, by Mrs. Florence C. George. The Confederate Veterans’ Association met at their hall, corner of E and lith Streets, last evening, for the election of officers for the ensuing year. The meeting Was free from the usual contentions and heated discussions usual on such occasions, Some speechmaking was indulged in by a number of the newly elected officers.» The association adjourned at an early hour. The election resulted as follow: Col. Robert I. Fleming, president; Franklin H. first vice president; Gen. L. L. second vice president; Capt. Chas. Y, secretary; George H. Ingraham, financial secretary; R. M. Harrover, treas urer; J. H. McCaffrey, sergeant-at-arm: Rev. Dr. R. H. McKim, chaplain; Dr. J. L. Suddarta and Dr. W. P. Manning, su: geons. The election of the executive, re- Nef and reception committees, respective- ly, will occur at the first regular meeting in_ January. The Epworth League of Grace M. i. Church held its annual meeting last even- ing at the church. The following officers were elected for 1898: S. A. Terry, presi- dent; Mrs. F. A. Jones, first vice presi- dent; Miss Bertha S. Davis, second vice president; Lewis L. Smith, third vice presi- dent; Thomas G. Young, fourth vice presi- dent: L. T. Jones, secretary; Samuel Scrivener, treasurer. At the meeting of Government Printing Office Council, No. 211, National Union, held Thursday evening, December 16, the following officers were elected for the én- suing year: President, J. F. Grant; vice president, Jas. W. Hughes; speaker, F. C. Roberts; ex-president, Fred A. Hall; secre- tary, J. Dierken; financial secretary, Chas. H. Leeds; treasurer, Geo. A. Whitford; chaplain, Isaac C. Haas; usher, W. M Garrett; sergeant-at-arms, W. S. Sill; door- keeper, A. P. Beatty; trustees, J. R. Lam- son, M. Barringer, T. M. Ring; delegates to cabinet, F. A. Hall, C. M. Robinson, Chas. T. Hendler; delegates to assembl: Cc. M. Robinson, Fred A. Hall, J. F. Grant; delegate to Immediate Relief Association, Chas. H. Leeds. St. Teresa’s Branch, No. 591, Catholic Knights of America, met Thursday night and elected the following officers: John Madigan, president; James W. Bartley, vice president; Thomas Kane, financial secre- tary; Frank Finnoti, recording secretary; Thomas Bailey, treasurer; trustees, Messrs. John F. Reagan, James Toner and P. J. j meeting adjourned to meet the fourth Thur Hartigan. Section No. 3316, Endowment Rank, Knights of Pythias, at its annual meeting Friday night elected officers as follows: Edward G. Niles, president; G. Milton Thomas, vice president, and Ben. C. Mc- Quay, secretary. The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Associa- tion, at a_recent meeting, elected the fol- lowing officers, to serve for the ensuing year: President, Jas. R. Nash; vice presi- dent, Jos. O'Donnell; recording and corre- sponding secretary, R. E. Grigsby; financial secreta: G. F. Lowe; treasurer, Wm. B. Soper; conductor, John George; doorkeeper, B. O'Donnell; chaplain, Jas. A. Davis; rep- resentative to cenvention, Jas. R. Nash; delegates to Federation of Labor, James O'Donnell, Geo. F. Lowe, Wm. B. Soper, B. O'Donnell, Jas. R. Nash. At a stated meeting of Bethlehem Chap- ter, Order of the Eastern Star, held the evening of the 14th instant, the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: Mrs, Mary R. Burklin, worthy matron; Mr. F. J. Randolph, worthy patron; Mrs. Nellie M. Landergren, associate matron; Mrs. Jennie A. Meyer, secretary (re-elected Mrs. Mary E. Hussey, treasurer (re-elect ed); Mrs. Lillie A. Randolph, conductress; Mrs. Esther M. Gregory, associate conduc- tress. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing Masonic year, by the or- ganizations named: - Eureka Lodge, No. 5—Worshipful master, John B. Hyman; senior warden, John H. Cook; junior warden, John T. Layton; treasurer, L. C. Batley; secretary, Edward Watson. Prince Hal Lodge, No. 14—Worshipful master, J. W. Cole; senior warden, J. G. Hutchins; junior warden, Dr. F. J. Car- dozo; treasurer, D. B. McCary; secretary, Samuel B. Jackson. nee Rev. Dr. Williams’ Lecture. “St. Paul—His Life and Travels,” an illus- trated lecture by Rev. Richard P. Williams, will be given Tuesday, December 21, in Trin- ity Parish Hall,3d street and Indiana avenue northwest. This lecture will be beautifully illustrated by over 100 views, and will give all the interesting facts in the life of St. Paul, with a full account of his famous missionary journeys, including a descrip- tion of the routes traversed and the ancient cities visited. Sacred music will be inter- spersed by Professor Schubert's Orchestra. The stereopticon will be in charge of Mr. Hough. This lecture was postponed from Tuesday, 14th, because of the inclemency of the weather. pT SS Leeture on Ben Hur. Dr. Thomas J. Jones de@vered an inter- esting lecture on Ben Hur at the First SUBURBAN. NEWS KENSINGTON, Mrs. Mary White of Dfightwyfod, who has been spending some time with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Mannakee, will leave on Bessey Bext for Califor- nia, to be absent two years. Mrs. Paul E. Detrick gnd children of Bushfeld, Va., are spending a week with Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Detrick. "The comici comnittted for Monee the town charter has finished its labors and will present that instrument to the ¢Ttizens for ratification at a mecting called for this evening at the Library. A mayor and fur counefimen are pro- vided fer, te serve two years, hulf of the latter {Tbe fnayor appoints all powers of a justice of ax levy is to be increased from ente per $100,and delinquent taxes can lected by sele of property after one year. Sidewalks are tc be laid at the expense of abut- ting propecty. ‘The town limits are slightly in- creased, so a8 to include North Kensington. The usual pelice and sanitary legislator is provided for, including a gurbage and scavenger tax of 50 cents per month. A preposition bond the town fer $10,000 for street improvements will also be brought before the citizens’. meeting. Miss Clare Mannakee Is at home from the Faiy- view Seminary, af Gulthersburg, and will remain ull after the Holldays. ‘The cantata, “How We Waited for Santa which ‘was given by the members of the Warner Memo-fal Presbyterian Sunday sebool so successfully a year ago, Will be repeated this year. Miss) Mollie Thomas has retnrned from a month's visit with relatives in Frederick: A meeting of the Womau’s Christian Temperance Union was held at th ome of Mrs. bear, with Mrs. W. W union, in the “i f . Moore ten- dered her restgna ary and Mrs. C. B. Smith was appointed in her stead. A report from Miss Florence Thomas, superintendent of the Loyal n, Was very encouraging, there belug a five P" Claus," members and more joining at ¢ ceting. Mrs, J. W. Blackburn read a temperance poem. “In the afternoon Mrs, A. E. Hart presided Herbert W. Lewis read an original paper on the origin ana veneft of mothers’ meetings, w much enjoyed. A general discussion ‘on the mansgemcnt of children followed, after which the Janvary at the home of Mrs. F ‘The anneal me>ting of the rary Society was held Wednesd Libs Last year’ ce Mr. W. W. Eldridge, president; Elina Ray, vice president; Mr. S.A. Lehman, ry, and Miss Florence Thomas, treasurer. detton dues the see Ini- e to be turned into the treasury of rary Assoriation in consideration of. the occupancy of the brary room as a home. for the literary society. It fs hoped this arrangement will provide for the rinning expenses of the Ii- brary and for the purchase of mnich-desired new books and magazines. The evening's program opened with a medley of po lar airs on the phine by Mr. H. L. Amiss, after which ige Al Hart delivered a well-prepared le are on the {n- Aucnee of songs upon the eharacter of individuals and ations. “He traced to thelr origin niany of He sonzs, love songs and hymns of battle of devotion’ that have raled nations and. be- e heusekold property to the world. He paid a bute to the memory of the President's around whose deathbed were sung the Miss Florence ‘Thomas and the even- audience singing closed by. the Sunday evening, Deceinber 26, at the Pres yterlan Church, there will be a. special song ser- vice and Rev. James T~Marshall will talk to the children. > FALLS CHURCH. _ At the last meeting of the town council accounts for work in third ward for lost year, $10, Soule. $4, and Junies Johnson, $7.50, were ordered paid. ‘The annual compensution of the town clerk Was fixed at $60, thls to include percentage for assessing the property of the town and making up the tax books. ‘Ten dollars was allowed the clerk for extra meetings und services. Tbe W.. A. and F.C. Railroad Compayy was granted the privilege of constructing a switek>and side track in Ist street extending from the-present side track by a curve Into the lot owned by ‘the company at the corner of Ist and Wushinkton ¥freets. Mr. Geo. W. Hawxhurst!: grail secretary of the Good Templars, organized new lodge of the order at Lincolnia Wednesday dight. He was assisted by Messrs. C. M. Raththn of Pioneer and Re E. W. Waketield, G. Witkotland J.T. Besley of Enterprise lodges. ‘Thy foMowing officers were elected and installed: W. 1 plar; Miss Mary James, vice Daniels, secretary; Jay Chesedy tary; George White, treddurer;iemy B. marshal; Miss ‘Daisy MiPKeyés; chaplain dessic A. Bayliss, guard; W. HirMarcher, seutivie Mrs. Ameciga beyes, superingeudem of juvenile temples. Wednesday. niggs yay, selected as night of meeting, ra Pioneer Lodge of Good Femgtirs waa visited on Tuesday night Wy a Ueegation from Columbia Lodge of Washington andthe’ address made by Mr. EH. Jones, grand-chief) templar of the District of Columbia. “It was, deqtdedto hold the debate between Ploneer and Columbia lodgey.on Tuesday night, December 28. bile: Miss Jutin Brown’ has sid to Dr. J. B. Gould sevsrat lots at East Rnd. f° * © e Nie LL. 4c Medireerg-oftowadallvard a Ideture ou A Search for Happtetss’? tat Odd Fellows’ Hell on Monday, jught,;pnder the auspices uf 1 Viliage Improvement S)cle he xpeaker w introduced by Mr. TL. oF. president of t soclety. Other parfof the Yrogrant of the e ing consisted ef dt s6fo by Misk Eva’ Birch and an instrumental selection, by Mrs. "M. 31. Erw The Indies’. societies af thesaeveral chur Thursday afterncop, the Baptists at the home of Mefuturfl, the Presbyterians at Mi “s and the Methodists at Mrs, 1. > who has been yisit- ersey and € HERNDON. Rev. Dr. Mason having resigned as pastor of the Congregational Church, resolutions were unanl- meusly passed at a meeting of the church re ing that the beloved pastor having passed four sccre years of bis pilgrimage and a half cenuwy in the ministry, and eleven years in the pas- torate of that church, with {intellect unimpaired, and ardor, zeal and juterest in the Jabor for the Master unabated, owing to physical ailments nad deemed it best for the welfare of the church to tender his resignation, which bad becn accepted with reluctance and regret, and resolving that the cherch extends to him expressions of high regurd, esteem and love. It was voted to spread the resoluticns on the records of the church. The Fortnightly Club met at the residence of Major Joho S. Duffie on Saturday last. A purlt amentary drill was conducted by Mrs. Duffie, after which the club proseeded to study the life, cha: acter and works of the Poet Shelley. Muny in- teresting Dblographical sketches and selections of verse were given by Miss Kittle Newhall of Washingtcn. ‘The members and friends present were Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Duttle, and Misses Ida and Ila Gnsteleman, Catharine, Annie and Ellen Thornton, Mand Yount, Ethel Mankin, Kittle Newhall, Fannie Stroud, Bessie Ryan, Sidney Duffie and Mary Buell, ‘The ‘Ladies’ Aid” met on Thursday, with Mrs, Jacob Starr, in all-day session. ‘Those present Were Mrs. J. K. Maxon, Mrs. B. Simonds, Mrs. C. M. Burton, Mrs.’ Bready, Mrs. B. H ready, Mrs. Eva Ballcu, Mrs, P. B. Buell, Mrs. F. D. Stephenson, Mrs.’ Bender, Mrs. L. "Ryan, Mrs. W. D. Sweetser, Mrs, Fannle McNeill, Miss Amanda Bready and Mise Mary Burton, Mr. Jamea Thompson of Aspen, Col., has’ rented the parsonage recently vacated by Dr. Mason. Col. Stephers arrived home from bis extend» hunting excursion Wednesday evening. The Sunday schools are mating preparations for the Christmas exercisi >— FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. The various Sunday schools are busily preparing for thelr Christmas entertainments. The Eptsco- palians will have theirs Christmas eve, and the members of the Jerusalem Baptist sehool bave de- cided upon the following Tuesday evening as their date. The Southern Methodist schoo} will hold its entertainment during Christmas week, but the evening lias not yet been decided upon. The school trustees of Fallg Church district have selected Miss Pearl Howard as teacher of Iida Henry Lodge of Masons: ek: a special meeting Wednesilay évening and senferred the third degree upon three candidates. 7, h, it jatul afternoon wr the beneat of Star ae ioe fuvehile Temple for the benefit of Star Was a yery pleasant a Mr. Samuel Boteler ehington and Miss Sallie Washburn of this county were imarried Wed- nesday in the Church ofsthe{fi0ed Shepherd by Rev. W.-H. K. Pendleton, The county. clerk has ‘The foHowing transfers af--reak estate, have been recerded in the office offfthe ¢terk of: the circuit court: Fannie B. Davis “t6 Bildh Miles, 116. acres Chase; $—. » Wolff to Wm. Wolf, lot in Hyattstown; $—. ;,Richprd Case to county cohmissioners, right of pway; $—- Samuel E. Hill to Thomas Hilll, 134 acres of land; $650.50. B. H. Warner to George Watson, tot in Kensing- ton; $2,250. B. H. Warnef to Marshall B. tana, ‘ict In Keaategtan’ to Barner 1 Boyamu etapa ete B. H. Warner to 7. ‘two lots Kersington, Park: Pen Geo. We Swartsell to in Rt. mings & pvutams, & Jot at 7 te Oumaiogs Ti Forest Glen; Sy Bead waa a Be, eg 5 ~ pastor is installed. election of officers the following program was ren- dered: Address by Wm. J. Williams; music, Miss Nannie Alinutt; recitation, Miss Mary Chiswell; mosic, Miss Nennle Pyles;’ recitation, Afise Bnilly Williams; reading, Milton Darby; recitation, Miss Gena Jones; recitation, Miss Chiswell; declama- tion, Dawson Williams. A ‘meeting of the covnty commissioners was beld Tuesday. A proposition bas been made to the commissioners by the company now having pos- session of the Rockville and Georgetown turnpike to turn the same over to the county autherities for the sum of $500, which the company clams it has expended for surveys, maps, etc. The proposition is held under advisement. |The foliow- ing Dill for public werrice wee passed and or- dered to de paid: Sewell R. Duley, pking, $30.1 RT. White, read, $84.95; R. T. Burdette, roa $31.37; R. G. Mullinix, road, $33.30; Charles Dnflet,’ bridge, $30; Cornelius Lelzear, ‘road, $39.55 Allegany County Asylum, board of county inmates, 0, The M. L. Club of Darnestown district held its December meeting at the residence of Mrs. W Hempstene at Seneca Thursday evening. An el tion of officers for the ensuing year was_held, sulting in the cheice of Mrs. H. Darby as president and Miss Lula Jsor secretary. ‘the following program w: red: of a Ride,” criginal poem, composition, “Thanksgiving Day.” rst Thanksgiving Day in New selection, read by Mrs, Broome; “*A Tha poem by . Nourse: a selectio Reading, in Passin; sgiving.” for Thank: 5 conclusion of the exercises refresh- e served. Sheriff Thompson’ Tuesday Connell as w: of the coun a long expert ig this position for eight years under different she: The matrimonial market has been livel nity ef Browningsville late ben Browning. Protsstant Chui ter in each event. F. Church, the 12th inst: near Airy. rmons on the The ¢ riage I rk of the heirs of cutors of the last w Bradley, deceased, final account. The last will and te P. Brooke, ‘deceased, was filed an probate and letters testamentary 0 estate were granted to Walter H. ecutor named in the will. death of*ex-Judge Samuel Darby was announce the court and an adjournment took place. ing was thereupon called with Judge Griffith In chair and C. HH. ir appointed Messrs. rs Houle and H ament of Y admitted her. personal rke, until Tuesda; The folloy of this plac gutes to the conferences: Warren Chcate, M. Talbott. The annual _clection of officers and banquet of ¢ of Masons was held "s new rooms in the ¢ was conferred the 21st instant. gZ members of the Epworth League to Baltimore T itimore distri orge H., Lamar, L. ursday as dele- Leagae Warthen, H wei pworth, c. R. Greene and Mrs. Mrs. lodges The third de night ing. Shne after which the following the ensuing year: ; Robert 3 . Alden, secret: X large’ number present. James’ And visiting members emong them Matthew Trimble, grand the District of Columbia, and Wm, BR. st of Maryland. of ladics of the Dumbarton Baptist Monday aftern J. D. Rayfield. and order were Chureh and ¢ waited upon their wife, at Gaithe cave expression feelings toward family by pounding them with mil ter, canned fruits, Rev. g, and very demonstrative- the en- his I cheeses, sausage, lard, flour, dry goods, ete., ‘all of have around these Christmas times. Violet Council, Junior O. ly Bible to th vol Thureday. December 23, wiered by the pupils dialogues and patriotic Miss Susie Hic! Station public sche 2 pam. A program will be consisting of recitations, songs, under the in son. “The presentat! ary by Mr. Dobson of Rockville, and acceptance Ladies’ Hemstitch- , Ladies’ Embroider- Men's Colored Bor- pain White Ti Weng rete sae Let eo Oe iat hes been|||| led) Baa Deoddercd || ef SOk-—plan, with: | ior Hesmatiiched and sitsch, aang & uniting Mins Mate! Shaw the past Week. gdge, Colored Border | | Plain White Hem- | faa ayinch hens | aig and Plain White | Withvalenciennes lace stitehed — a | very spectal 25c TAKO: PARK. Handkerchiefs | — special We very special offer at... 2 at * Sc. + at. 12 Cu value ' SC. | ‘The’ members of the vestry of Trinity Episcopal | Embroidered, with Tt ay eae EL | : nidered, _w —S White Church at Takoma have succeeded in getting f0- || | Embroidered. Hem- | auserting <I aad “ise rat trgietcge | Sen's Fae am: | ther the accrued interest money required to || Stitched, Kmbreld~ | inch bem in’ plain’ | Hemstitched Initial a | mee sadigiabe | lace Edze, Plain | white — embroidered | All-linen Handker- | Mmen Hand suve the church property from foreclosure. The || White, 12,1 and 1y- mourning—bemstiteh- | ¢hiefs—for the» —with all initials renewal of the deed of trust for five years at a | aS Hens. “Oc. | ro mourning and | > very special DEC lewer rate of interest than has been paid is ex- Sateen IC. emstit WA offer at..... e \ i “ | a | | pected by the fnanclal committee of the vestry. | | Se ics “12%4c In the meantime it 1s thelr intention to dispos: Ladies’ Alilincn | ragiilincat tratace iveloae ine HiOweieesesian sa PG oe Men's Plain White Men's I SaLg tO ihelsi age canis egehan | ae Indies’ All-iiee a =r | Hemstitebed and In- Alltinen H Incurred in running the edifice have been materlal- || Initlal Handkercbiets | Ee ee ey 1 ly reduced, and it Is thought now that the liabil- || reg ular age, with val- | ~—Teswlar 16c._ qual: | quality, is ee | ities from January 1 will not exceed the resources, | | 1Scvalues 12¥% ¢. | encfennes in- 15¢ mies, a? 12%c. j io the bt 10¢, ‘That portion of Takoma Park within the District || at-...... ot ze we ans Jevpcllide of Columbia is now considered so far as modern appliances the exception of sewer connect supplied from the Potomac, telegraph, gas und fire alarm boxes, hought that uring the coming spring the sewer connections will he made with the city of Washington, as the committee looking to the furtherance of this scheme has the rights of way for the sewer, ex- cept in two cases. ‘up to date,” in concerned, with Ds. Tt nas water n her home attending to her property interests loridi Mr. E She is expected home by Christmas. ene Davis of North ‘Takoma has return- ed home from a trip to New York. Mr. Allan Rt. Foot, who has been living in New Xerk for the past two years, has resumed his res- idence at Takoma. The Takoma Assembly has issued invitations for its third dance of the season, to be given Monday, December 27. ‘The Sunday school of Trinity Episcopal Church will give a Christmas entertainment the 28th in- stunt. GAITHERSBURG, Mr. Philemon M. Smith was, early Monday merning, stricken with paralysis of the brain, re- sulting from a recent fall from a ladder. He has sufficiently Improved to recognize those about hit. Rev. Wm. E. Henry of Calvert county is the guest of relatives in town. Miss Katle Plummer is extremely ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Plum- mer. Prof. Vernon D. Watkins has resigned the prin- eipelship of the Oakmont public school. It is his intention to enter college January 1 at Mt. Ver- nen, Ohjo, to pursue a course in elocution and oratory. The time for the rendition of the Christmas en- tertainment at Epworth M. arch has been changed to Saturday evening, December 25, at 7:30 o'clock. ‘The anniversary of the Gaithersburg Chapter of the Epworth League was fittingly celebrated Wed- day evening at the M. E. Church. The pastor conducted devotional exercises and presided. Rey. Alexander Bielaski of Washington delivered an address on “The Battle is the Lord's.” The spea- er was warmly greeted by the leaguers, he having twelve years ago been pastor of the church. Newly elected otticers for a year were installed. The holiday social of the chapter is to be given Monday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Kingsley. The social department, under whose supervision it will be given, term the a! fair a ‘tea and test sociul.”” — + BALLSTON, VA. i} Rev. J. W. Norris was called to Baltimore last week by the death of his father. - Mr. William Ball is building a new house. ‘The Presbyterian Sunday school will give a cam tata, “Santa Claus Is Coming,” In connection with the tree exhibit Christmas eve. Dr. L. B. Andrews of Byron, N. ¥., was the guest of his brother, Rev. F. E. Andrews, last week. . ; Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Hayes and their children, Hylinda, Elsie, Gilman and Alice, left Wedues- day morning for Massena, Cal., where they will make their future home. Mr. Hayes has been a resident of Ballston for more than rerian Church, of which he was an elder, the session at ibelr urvoting em tent Suiay odagte ed resolutions testifying to thelr respect and re- gard for both. Monday evening last the C. E. Soci gave @ re- ception “in honor of Mr. and” Mrs. Hayes, ‘who have been with the work here from its inception. Aj ite resolutions were and a short was rendered, eom- sisting of readings by Eleanor House and Young. ‘Suna Munson "and ev. fe. Aa? . RANDOLPH. postmaster at Mr. E t was re altimore and. 1: : . presi Morgan College, deliver : sed in ses to the following parties: George Greenfield and Estha M. Pryor, Berubard [ein edd apd Kate Welsser a ang distriot re : Ml - riggs of Gaithers strict re- r a hog weighing G0) pounds. ‘The : pounds. Be the orphans’ court Tuesday the following busi- vas transacted: Win, Rich, administrator of | | W. Rich, deceased, passed frst and tinal distribution of the aascts in The greatest assemblage of first- class, dependable GLOVES ever shown by any Washington retailer! Every worthy style, every good quality, is included in this holiday display. And the exhibit has the added attraction of price inducements—at once irresistible—inimitable! MAYER BROS. & CO., 937-39 F St. | We'd suggest—that you do your shopping in the evenings--now— while the assortments are complete and unbroken. ated store—the decorations—the © make your visit pleasant. Gloves not exactly suitable in s days—tried on and fitted. The brightly illamin- Hent service—all will combine to can be exchanged after the hol Select the gift from these Thousands of Gloves--here. FOR LADIES. Ladies’ Mitts. sortment ek Silk A large as- to make a Gloves splendid ontdoc t th fro at special BY (te price ol" SOc. for “ 95c. FOR THE Men's hin One- Glows — a Men's ” White Kid Gloves for tua we the prie lasp Ove-det present ‘The famous Alexan- all Ladies’ Mocha warm, hand co for ladies Two-elasp floves — a ble ring Sy] der Glove, in Shades. for street ing—in batten Ee DOR servie and Ladies Qnal- Men's One-clasp Mocha Gloves hand. semely boxed—make ity Freeh Kid The — the usual clasp Ki quality on sale this & 9 I The same quality Ladies’ 4-1 Kid Glove others asi Black Cash Sl—on | this at the celal pric spe- of Ladies Fur-topped Glov service witb good looks to recommend it Remember, we box Lined — a warm, ble glove, $l sizes after holi- days th hors’ Glos wil a pair thes: spectal Lined K youn. our 75 Gloves for Children. ser Children’s and Tn Far-top Kid | enongh in | j to make a * 50c. | Ladies’ Mousquetaire Gloves. 12-batton lengths at $1.49. 16-Lutton lengths at 20-button Jengths at Chil tr Mi ons } __Chitdren's Kid Cloves: special at Where the selling of Handk’ch’fs is greatest, More, better, prettier, cheaper Handkerchiefs than anywhere else in town. Breaking the records for all Christmas selling—breaking all recorded price-making. All purchases neatly boxed. And hardly any gift you might bestow will match Handkerchiefs for appropriateness. - Ladies’ Hdkfs. | Hdkfs. Men Like. Ladies’ Embroider- ed Scalloped Edge- also em broidered hemstitched —at the very special 1Q¢ | price. | Embroidered A 11- linen, hemstitched, embroidered scalloped edge—aleo Lace-edged Ladies’ Emb. Scal- | loped Edge—all Linen | —plain white bem- | | stitched—special offer. at 3 for 50c., je ” 18¢. A splendid Une of Ladies’ All-linen Fine Quality Hemstitchea | Handker- Hand ker- chlefa — spe- chiefs at... 2ic. Gai at... 25. Lace Embroidered- Ladies’ Embroider- | ed Scalloped Edge, | also Lace Edge Hand: | kerchiefs — regularly edge Handkerchiefs— regular 75 and We, values at the special price 4 Re retailed at Suc. O price... BOC, Ladies’ Lace Hand- Lace Embroidered | | | \ | kerchiefs, also Em- | Sealloped-edge Hand- broidered Scalloped- | kerchiefs — sheer tine Edged—regu- | ae beau- lar $1.25 | tiful goods values at... 75c. eae ate 89c. i Ladies’ Lace-edge | |The daintiest of Handkerekiets — reg. | Lace. Handkerchiets retailed at =iit for reyalty — so fine the quality—our special price bas it, suite 5 1.25 ularly he Ladies’ Plain Ladies’ Sheer Fine White—the very tin- ; Linen, edged with est nen, with band- euite Irish Point made real lace edge. | Lace —an— ex- A grand value at the | uisite quality mice we $1.49 | Suv $1.98 - Ladies’ Real Duchesse Lace Handkerchiefs—from. . .... .$1 up. | | SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. A delightful 2 Larger « ot | ment <{ from heavier quality | —of with Ini- ig haste tial, Handkerchiefs y one worth at | for ‘men — previously st One rice | sold at 380 specia | | and 400... 25c. oe <= SBC, | Piste! Witte. weak In Plain White Sik | Hanckerchiefs. — & | of a heavy quality present--ecopomically | splendid value nt the priced, | special offer we ma eS Oe The $1.25 grade of Fine Silk Handker- chiefs that the | men’s stores ask $1 for, we sell BOG, | for as low as White Sik Mandier- | chiefs men’s furnish- ing stores sell we duplicate Fe. | for — In Men’s Handkerchiefs—we | offer one of the best varieties | | shown in the city of Washington. | | While the exhibit of Ladies’ Hand- | kerchiefs include the best quali- | ties and in the largest showing known to the local retailing trade! Remember, all Handkerchiefs are boxed free of charge. _—— MAYER BROS. & CO. 9 937-939---F St.---937-939, The puplis of Miss Blanche Braddock’s schoot will entertain thelr friends from 1 to. 10 o'clock Christmas eve. A musical and literary program will be: rendered, closing with a musica dicta, ‘The Christmas Ship,” with Santa Clans aloard. ——<——— , BROOKLAND. ‘Mrs. ‘Thos. G. Murphy has returned home, after a lengthy visit_to her parents in Fredericksburg, Vit the cocagien of fhe residents of this vicinity are bent on Christnas entertainments. Churches ahd schools alike will celebrate this festival with appropriate exercises. The Brookland and Wood- burn school¥ will close for the holidays at noon Thursday, the 234, on which day the pupils of the various grades will’ contribute toward making an excellent program. These exercises will of songs, recitations, readings » RIVERDALE. Divine services will be beld in the pew Presty- terian Church for the fret time Surday next, De- cember 19. Sunday school at 10 a.m., Dr. Joseph Cannon Ellis, superintendent; preaching at 11:30 afternoon service at 2:30; evening service at ‘30. Rev. Drs. Bittinger, Charles Alvin Smith, T. J. Clark, Rev. M. Porter Snell, Rev. Joseph Kelley, Dr. C. M. Livingston, Mr, F, L. Middle- ton, Kev. Howard Willur Ennis and others will be present. Christmas festivities in Riverdale are to begin Thursday evening, December 23. A tree for the chtldren to furnish music. The entertainment will begin at 7 o'clock. Lit@e Eddi: ittractive Little bey ied receutiy of pe foultis.” ie ie sadly I