Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-31

commencing on Tuesday ersnimg, III" Hlt '"Si''nt,
and continuing each evening during the week.
REFRESHMENTS will he served ~ moderate charges.
As the festival is for the benefit "t the Church,
the ladies' having ii in charge, confidently appeal
to the liberaiity OF IL generous public. Admission
l0 cents. my Git
nsy- A FESTIVAL will he held ut the Spring oil
Mr.. James Roach. i'll Alexandria County, for the
Aenefit of Hunter Chapel. To- lnmcuc on Thurs
Lay next. and continue during the week. The
friends of religion and uf that church. are respect
fully invited IL attend. my lit
a.y- NOTICE FOR THE LAplES.-Ar-
engagements are being made for IL Moonlight TX
cursion, down the River, in the Steamer Po"ha-
tan, for the benef, of the Christian Association.
A full notice will be given in a few days. The
Ladies in charge. solicit contributions. The
friends of the Association are earnestly requested
TO inform either of the iollOWin ing named Ladies
Immediately. what they will give. Donations to
be sent 10 the rooms Of the Association, III EN-
change Block. on the day Of the Excursion.
Mrs. Judge Nealc. 81. Paulis Church.
Mrs. John II. Stewart, lSt Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Wm. n. McNeigh. ID
Mrs. Il. Nj. smith. Methodist F.. Church, South.
Mrs. NJ. L. Savers, Christ Church.
Mrs. j. NJ. Stevens. Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mrs. ". ID. Massey, Methodist p. Church.
Mrs. James Entwislc. Jr.. Grace Church.
Mrs. ID. :. Gwin. Baptist Church. my "s-'t
ns- LADIEs' FAlR.-A Fair will lie held ut
the residence of Henry jenkins. LswinSville, Oh
the 10th. 18th and 18th days Of June next, the
proceeds of which are to he applied to Langley
and Andrew ChapclS. 4 variety of useful ani
| ornamental articles will he offered for sale. and
REFRESHMENTS furnished at moderate prices.
The public arc solicited to attend.
Fairfax county. my 2l-eoti
Ia. Tia, members of POTOMAC LODGE take
| pleasure in informing their friends and the public
generally, that their FIFTH ANN Il EACuk-
| SION will take place "n J, Jh"' 2ofh,
| 1881. TO WHITE Horse Pavilion. The steamers
GEORGE PAGE and THOMAS CoLLA Elk have
been secured to make two trips each way
Particulars in future advertisement ana lmnd
bills. [my 3o-3tl COMMITTEE
NEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES NEWSPA
~ PIERS. &c. for sale ut BOOK
ond Poiodicol Depot.
The Kn;ekerbocker for June is n splendid mum
ber, IS cents.
The Horticulturist aud Journal of Rural Art
and Rural Taste. Is. cents or - per annum.
Our Musical Friend, No. 20. c"ntains-"come
Laugh and be happy" Song; Big Ben Polka;
.She might not suit your fancy, Song; Melody
for the Piano" by Heller; "Columhia the Gem OF
the Ocean" Song; all for 10 cents.
Our Musical Cues, ia full of choice music. price
10 cents.
The London Illustrated News, the only paper
which correctly and fully illustrates the European
wars, % cents.
The Albion and Britt h. Foreign and Colonial
Gazette, weekly. 10 cents.
.Johnson's Original Comic SHngstar, ~ cents.
New York Ledger, Mercury, Weekly, Leslie
Illustrated Paper. Harper's Weekly, Flag, Pict"ri
al, Waverly Magazine, Family Journal f"h'e
,---... g. all Striu.a &c 40.
my n
TIME FOLLOWING j. copy Of II letter lett at
the residence oi the Rev. DR.. Ryder, on the
18th of MAY, 1893, 10 which no answer has been
received:
Alexandra. May II, 1859.
REV. DE-. RYDER.
REVEREND DEAR SIR:-li has frequently peeh
stated i'm this community. that in seNeidi Ieceh'
| discnurses YOU had challenged or defed pr"tes-
! tants to defend their principles, or successfully u
imnugn the dogmas Of the Roman Catl'"iic Chdlrh'
Knowing how liable public speakers are to no ms
| understood, and not questioning your cand"r III
svow;nu at ul times what You publicly av"w at
any time. | think il every way tho most iiisliaiS'
| oentlemanly, and christian course, 10 learn by your
answer whether the report OF your chaiiehge 81
defiance is 1 true. A few lines from y"u will he
every way satisfactory. Very respectfully ana
truly yours. ELIAS
May 3i-lt
+ ACE MANTLES, GC.-i have just opened a
IL stock Of
| Lac, Nantes, busters anl Points
Parasols and sun Umbrellas. Tor Ladies
Cntt,u Hosiery plain and opened worked
dents cotton do. Misses de-. 1t"
Bcrare Robes. Lawns; white. pink and other c"i"rs
Tarleton for covering Picture and Mirrors
Pink, blue and white, very wide
Mosquito Bohhinet
R.rare Nantes. white and black. Als"
whit, ami checked straw Mnttings -s"ne surc
rior A white
skirts of the various number "f Hoops
Kid Gloves, Black silk GanntletiS
-. AL Joa;cs Came Vests, fer the summer
AZ, t.,ys FLANNEL floods received nearly every
day by Express. d. VI:
nv 3l-3t hNcha"Se """"'