Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
LOCAL NEWS.

RELIEF OF THE Poor. The Young Men.
Christian Association, short time SINCE was
induced by the pressure of circumstances, a,
stated in previous article, to undertake in 9
United way, the relief of the poor. The favor
able response to the appeal thus made led it te
,uSidcr seriously the propriety Of undertaking
he work permanently, and of extending its Cd
cations throughout the entire city. It is now
wiling to thus engage in it, as fast as means are
provided for the purpose It is the design 81
his Association, as before stated, to furnish the
pubic with means of dispensing their charities
IN the most economical and judicious manner to
The most needy and worthy. Since this work
has been undertaken it has been discovered
that certain persons have been giving regularly
10 families IN comparatively comfortable cir.
a,mstauces, while others unknown to them
have been suffering for the bare necessities OF
y lie. 1t is hoped to correct evils of this kind,
and by visitation and inquiry, to extend aid to
] those only most in need. A little reflection will
convince any one that the proposed under.
B ;akins is work OF great magnitude, and that
q he generous support of the community gen.
q rally is necessary to carry itout properly. The
uumber Of aged people, sick and disabled adults
ana destitute children, is much larger than is
generally supposed, and their needs ask for
supply each successive day. The meal of yes.
tcrday will not satisfy the cravings of to- day,
nor the remembrance Of the fire that has ceased
10 burn, bring warmth to chilled and shivering
bodies There are some persons In want in
this city, who in former days enjoyed comfort
abe homes and such is the uncertainty of life
that none of us, however favorably we may be
situated, can be assured that the future has no
!>ress IN store for ourselves or our dear ones
Shall not we, therefore, who have enough. and
more than enough, share with those in want
and thus ''lend to the Lord" that which he
will surely repay with interest The following
articles are very much needed at the present
lime Fresh meat tor soup for the sick soap,
meal, Hour, homlny, tea, coffee, sugar, fuel,
iewellng and cloth. The damaged corn bags of
tie grain merchants will answer for toweling,
: and injured remnants OF cloth Of any kind can
be advanageously used. Bed-clothing and
wearing apparel are always needed. Children S
garments and shoes, even if we'll worn, will
bring much happiness to destitute little ones.
Occasional delcacies for sick people are much
desired, also. Articles may be left with the
lrueral Secretary, James Entwisle jr, No. ga
King street or if desired they will be called
FIR in any part of the city.
FASHIONABLE WEDD1NG.-The Alexandria
correspondent Of the Washington Republican
ri this morning say "A brilliant wedding
took place at St. Paul's church yesterday after
noon, at o'clock. The church was darkened,
the gasjets lighted, and, as the handsome
ornamentation Of the Christmas festivities had
not been removed, the sacred edifce wore its
sarest garments. The nuptial party consisted
Of Miss Lena K. Shay, who was united in mar
rage with Dr. Aaron Baldwin, of Washington,
by the rector Of the church, REV DR.. Norton
The attendants we're Miss Virginia Shay, &C
companied BY VIM. I. Hoffman, Of Washing
ton Miss Florence Milburn, accompanied BY
Mr.; John s. Beach the venerable yet sprght-
iy father Of the bride, Colonel S. King Shay,
with Mrs. B.F. Sceva Mr.. A. K. Shay and
lady, of Charlottesville Prof Branerd, Of the
Patent Office, and lady ; Mr.. and Mrs. Whit
ney, Of Washington, accompanied by Miss
Stone
The party entered the church punctually at
the hour named, and the nuptias were solemn
izcd in the presence OF a large number OF ladies
aud gentlemen, among whom we noticed Mr..
Hugh Latham, mayor of the city Colonel b.
+, Sceva, Charles p Shaw, John West, Frank
la Brockett, j. G. Milburn, E. L. Brockett,
and many other prominen. gentlemen.
The bride wore purple silk, with lace over
dress and diamond ornaments. The attendant
hniies wore white carleton with pearls.
immediately after the marriage he happy
couple received their friends for short time
4, the hospitable residence Of Col. S. King
Shay, South Pitt street, and then departed on
the southern train for bridal trip to Florida,
The kindly wishes of many friends accompany
my them. -