Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-24
LOCAL NEWS.

REV. Mr. McKIM.-At meeting of the
Woman's Union Missionary Society held in
Baltimore, yesterday. Dr. Grammer introduced
Rev Randolph Mckim, rector of Christ
Church, Alexandria, Virginia He said tliGt
ne was one Of those who believed that the
question Of success or failure in any work
which the Lord Jesus Christ has given US to
10 is not question with which any Christian
had anything to do: it is their duty to do the
work and leave the results to Him; ncverthe-
less, it oftentimes serves to strengthen our fee
bic faith when We see that the work is success
tul. This Society has been one Of the most
successful that was ever organized. 1t was
organized ten years ago. and now it has two
hundred and thirty auxiliary societies and
bands; it supports thirty eight or forty mis-
sionaries and one hundred Bible women, and
its receipts last year wero nearly $4,000. 1t
has missionaries 10 Mexico, Africa, India,
Syria, Burmah, China and Japan. 1t is grand
success, and you are asked to make it a greater
success. Mr.. McKim then spoke OF the pecu.
larities of the Society; it is a woman's society,
it is union society: and it is supported by vol.
untary efforts and has no salaried officers. 1t
is necessary. because hitherto the missionaries
have rot reached the women of heathern lands
and because the women Of those countries. not
withstandiug their degraded position. WELD q
mighty influence. The speaker then described
at considerable length the condition Of women
in India their degradation and suffering, and
also their religious aud moral condition and
beliefs. In conclusion he made an earnest ap-
peal to those present TO assist the Society in
its efforts 20 enlghten una convert to Christi
anity the women Of India.
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DEATH OF a REMARKABLE Doc. Ring, an
uncouth looking specimen Of the canine species,
but one in whom in addition to many cstims.-
bic traits Of his own. all the virtues Of the im
mortal Tray were fully developed, terminated
his strange, eventful history at late hour last
night in the yard Of Mrs. Kelly, lover end of
Fairfax street That history, as narrated by
one who knew him well, is as follows: He came
here with the Federal troops in 1861, and, with
out invitation, entered the house Of Captain
Kelly, jumped into the Captain lap, tawned
upon him, and yclped with delight: While
the Captain was alive, Ring Was his ludissolu
bic companion, and during his final illness the
faithful dog Was ever by his side: brushed the
flies from his face, and howled Il requiem when
he died Since the Captaius death, his life
has not been happy-he was shot, Was run over
By a wagon, had dog button administered to
him, and was once captured by the dog catclers
and sent to the pound, but he survived all these
misfortuncs, and fingered on sans eyes, sans
teeth, sans everything, until the chilly winds Of
last night carried him off to the home of his
fathers.
MAYORS OFFICE Justice May again pre-
sided at the Mayors Office this morning,in con-
sequence of the continued indisposition Of the
Mayor.
Frank Warning, colored boy, for stealing
coal from the wharves of the American Coal
Company, was cobbed and discharged.
Silas Compton, for vagrancy, was sent to the
work house tor 90 days.
James Hogan, for disorderly conduct, was
tined and discharged.
James Spencer, On complaint of his wife, for
i'll treating his family, was Iound over to keep
the peace for six months.
NIGHr REPORT Night cloudy and COOL
There were 10 disturbances in any quarter of
the city On information that thieves were
stealing coal from the yard of Mr. John Leath-
erland the place was searched. but nothing was
discovered to show that the information was
correct Three Eo1gers and three prisoners
were at the station house
BALLS. The Belle Haven Socials gave one
of their semi-montbly soirces at their hall in
Stewards building last night. The music was
excellent. the company attractive, and the at
fair was one Of the most agreeable Of the sea-
son.
The Excelsior Socials gave their first masque-
rade party at the same hail. last Tuesday night.
1t was numerouSly attended, and the festivities
we're prolonged until nearly daylight. Among
the characters represented were the following:
Old Grandmother, Daughter of The Regiment,
Ghost. School Marin, Scotch Miss Quaker
Lady, Ohio Fat Girl. School Teachers Pet:
Quakeress, Country Lady, a Representative
from Woman's Rights. Belle Of the Kitchen,
Flower Girl, Highlander. Ohio Fat Boy, Sport,
ing George, Big Indian, Fast Sport, Political
Coiored Person, Turk, Paul Pry, Son Of the
Emerald Isle, Clown, Chinaman, Domino and
Arab.
LIBRARY FESTIVAL. -Moonligh music, love,
and flowers, all lent their aid to the fair at
Sarepta Hall last night Moonlight on the way,
the music of happy voices to greet your coming,
flowers in rich prot usion with their language OF
love- were there them and will be there to-
night Besides these there will be found a
plentiful supply of good things to eat, and the
beauty of the city to keep you company. The
fair so far is doing well, but no one of the citi-
Zens ought to fail to lend his aid to so worthy an
object Let young and old be out this evening
and give substantial help to the Library A
beautiful sewing machine is to be sold to, night,
great bargain aud all who want one of these
useful articles themselves or for friend. had
better not miss the opportunity.
FRIENDSHIP FIRE CoMpANY.-A regular
meeting of the Friendship Fire Company was
held last night at which the President, DIR. j.
B. johnson, presided, and James Dugan was
Secretary. but no business was transacted except
the election of two new members, and the re-
ception ola report Of progress from the COM
mittee appointed to purchase new steam
engine. :,
The lady friends of the company also held a
meeting yesterday evening in the hall OF the
engine house for the purpose of making ar
Engagements for the fair for the benefit OF the
company to commence on the Thursday before
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