Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-27

numerous friends. - Washington Chronicle
REcEpTIoN-M Isaac Schwartz and lady,
whose marriage took place on the 22d inst,
gave grand reception to their numerous
friends, among whom are the members of the
Harmonic Association, at the roons OF the lat
ter last night. n large company was present,
among whom were many from New York, Bal
timore, and Washington The hall was hand
Somcly decorated with pictures, evergreens,
and flowers, and band from Washington dis
coursed sweet music during the evening. The
company having proinenaded, seated themselves
at two tables, extending the entire length of
the hail. loaded with the choicest viands of the
season, aud were supplied with goblets of the
most delicious wines, and ate and drank to their
hearts content.
MrL D. Harrison then arose. and, on the part
of the Harmonic, presented the bride and groom
with handsome and valuable clock saying,
Ladies and gentlemen of the Harmonic: Most
unexpectedly am called upon by this noble
looking body to present this rare specimen OF
art which reflects so much credit upon givers
and receiver--and now to Mr. Schwartz and
lady on behalf of the members of the Harmonic
Society present you this beautiful timepiece,
as deserved mark of the high estimation 10
which you are held by your brethren. Long may
YOU live to enjoy bright joyous and prosper
Gus future aud when your sun of life shall at
last decline may it set 10 cloudless sky.
To which Mr.. Schwartz responded as follows:
Mr.. President and members of the Harmonic:
With surprise and heartfelt pleasure | receive
this testimonial of your esteem, and it shall
ever be cherished by me and mine as long as
life shall last.
Toasts were then proposed by Messrs Schnei,
der, Deaham, Ruben, Stein and Schwartz,
after which the tables we're removed and dane
ing commenced and continued until the small
hours of the morning, when the guests sepa-
rated, all present having enjoyed most de,
Gghtful entertainment. The bride was dressed
ina Nile green silk, trimmed with point lace,
and was much admired for her confines and
grace.
TIE PIEDMONT AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-We
acknowledge an invitation to attend the Fair
Of the Piedmont Agricultural Society, to be
held at Culpcper from the 18th to the 10th OF
October The railroads of the State have
agreed to a reduction of one half of their usual
passenger aud freight charges to the Fairs and
the Piedmont Society, to render their ex-
hihition as attractive, convenient and economl-
cal as possible to exhibitors, have arranged with
the O., A. & NJ r. r. Go. to defray all
transportation charges over that road 90 con-
trbutions to their Fair. TO prevent advantage
being taken by the INSCRIPTIONS, the usual
freight will be prepaid, but will be refunded
after the Fair. on all stock, products, wares,
&C., exhibited and not sold. A temporary de:
bot will be made at the Fair grounds for the
| delivery and shipment there of passengers and
freight for the Fair. Every house in town and
vicinity will open for accommodation OF vlSl,
tors, either for hospitable entertainment OF
friends and strangers or for boarding on reason,
abe terms, and the comfort of the ladies Will
be specially attended to. Besides trials of speed,
tournament, agricultural addresses. Nc, &c,
sundry amuscmcnts have been provided 1ol
each day
PERsoNAL.-The Baltimore American says
!, kev. Robert H. Robinson, pastor OF the Sharp
7 Street NJ. T. Church. colored, of this city, was
taken very i'll in Alexandria, Va, on last Mon
day. He left here on last Saturday to deliver
the anniversary sermon Of Roberts NJ. H.
church, in the above named city. lie was re-
> moved to his sons residence, in Washington
w., in critical condition, but up to last &C
Counts he is improving.