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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27


Last evening the residence IT Paulus Thyson,
esq, at GOnZaRa place, was the scene Of one oil
the most pleasant and happy gatherings ever
witnessed In this city. A ChildTUns fancy dress
party was the occasion, and Bcrnadine, his
charming little daughter, was the hostess. The
whole house was thrown open for the event, and
the bTtliantly-liRhted paTlOrs were at an early
hour crowded with the happy, Joyous guests.
What to them was the snow storm or the
weather on the outside? Within all was life and
merrmcnt. They had looked forward with eager
anticipation for the evening, and certainly their
fOndest expectations were realized.
Inc guests proper numbered about seventy
hVe, their ages ranged FROM four to twelve years,
ana the costumes worn represented all ages,
classes and Cllmes, most Of them, however, being
beautifully arranged, and showing care and
Thought IN the makeup.
with the naive grace peculiar 10 children they
Initiated the snCiCty fashions OF the elders the
gay Lords paying attention TO the high-b0m ladies
In manner and style which would certainly
have astOnlshed the originals Of the characters
so well assumed. There were also present some
aunt, each acting as chapCrune to q little party,
aud they, too, had most delightful evening In
simply looking On.
Dancing was Of course first In order and In
dulged IN without interruption until about 10
o'clock, when refreshments were served, and
again the dmwing-TOOm TesOundcd with the
strains OF music and the pattng Of the tiny feet.
About midnight although II seemed 80 early to
the participants there was general order to
prepare for home, and after "just one last dance
the wnpplngs were adjusted, kisses given,
hands shaken, and the little ones departed to
pleasant dreams Of the event.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.



An audience large in number In consideration
Of the weather enjoyed the second concert Of
the "Quintette Club" at Lincoln hall last night.
The hundreds who were deferred from attend.
ance by the very inClement weather have added
cause for regret In the announcement that the
concerts OF this week were the last Of the cele.
DRAFTED Quintettes, as the establishment Of their
musical college Will In future command their ex.
The performances Of this most talented troupe
have been justly reported as being the hest In
the country. No like number Of instruments In
OIher hands can In concert produce so perfect
effects, and no similar troupe has so long prac-
tlced together. The effect Of their wOnderhll
concerted Instrumentation Is that Of grand
unity In harmony, and like that produced by one
instrument Of unlimited power, Their eXecu-
ton In such compositions as "The Poet and
reasant,' and MendelssOhns "SOnRs without
Words &c. IA the ne Plus ultra Of instrumental
tlon, each performer being perfect master Of
his instrument, and all In combination practlced
to perfect cOnCcrtatlon.
Miss Abols voice and style are developed and
improved since her appearance here with the
RichlnRs opera troupe. The sang 40 Willie,
Boy, Come Home" with good expression and
much sweetness, and her selections afforded
much pleasure to the audience.
Kerry, or Might and Morning.
Mr.. Boncicaults performance Of the old irish
servant Kerry In this beautiful drama has been
acknowledged by the press Of England generally,
' 'i''' ~ 'iA"t VI ANtM AbIht bOHlOu anu Inllll-
dclphlai to he the most perfect and powerful
piece Of acting that has been witnessed by the
present generation. on the 1rst evening Of their
appearance here-Monday, December So this
famous drama Is TO be represented, and also Mr..
Bouclcaults world.renowned drama Of "Arrah ma
Pogue, In which the author and Miss Agnes Rol,-
ertson Mrs. Boucicaulp are to appear.
The National Theatre.
What every one praises must be good, and what
ever contributes to the mirth Of the season Is
most welcome. "Fe-n-fO-fum" nlls these condl-
tlOns exactly, and the National Ia nightly rlled
by delighted audiences, At u slight expense one
can laugh and grow fat" for three hours at the
National by seeing this grand spectacular and
comic pantomlme, with Its excellent side shows
o. singing and dancing. Take the little oAes TO
the theatre to enjoy II.
The Theatre Comilus.
This evening grand effort will he made Al
the Comlque for an evening OF rare fan, and all
who attend, especially during the iirst half of the
performance, will be among pleased spectators
Of programme rich In ali that the talented
company can present.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

Pennsylvania avenue, yesterday afternoon and
evening, was the scene OF great animation and
real excitement. The depth Of snow was sum.
cient TO make the sleighlng good, and the most
was made Of It. All the sleighs, good, bad and
Indifferent, In Washington, were mustered into
service, and some wretchedly improvsed ones,
with mules attached, entered the races with the
best. II Is really quite astonishing, though how
many tOlerable sleighs Washington can turn out
at short notice, and amid them all a few that
would do credit TO a Northern city were OBJ
served. Mr.. A. NallOr, jr, with his "ClcOpatra'a
barge" four black horses, golden harness and
crimson blankets, made a sensation. The Nan.
titus" full Of lively Sixth street bellies, was not a
strings Of bells, and carriage dealers were rIsh,
Ing about half frantic to the different newspaper
Offices with advertisements Of selghs. The
fever by O'Clock became epidemic, and every.
body who could get u sleigh for 4" love or money
had one. The Jolly fun was Kept up till late
hour, and all went to bed praying that the season
for slelghlng will continue for while yet,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

heard. The reunited families around the festal
Christmas tables afforded each other solid en-
inyment. A great deal Of mothers cooking"
was disposed o. The rChly-b onZod turkeys,
the chicken pies, the rare roast beef the English
plum puddlngs, the splendid mince pies, the
black, fragrant fruit cake, the Old-iashlOned egg
nOg, the sparkling NerzCnay, the prese rved
peaches, aprcOts, pears, cheTries, the blooming
beautiful nOwers-heaTts fun Of thankfuness,
expressions Of love and tender regard, beamng
smiles from the exchange Of presents, music,
songs and Dances all had their part In making
the day "a JOY forever "Chrstmas comes hut
once year. was the excuse for much Of the free
FasseT, an English poet Of rspute, more than
three hundred years ago wrote the COuplet,
AT Christmas play, and make good cheer,
For Christmas comes but once year"
II Ia sure TO come that once, however, and II
II always brings as much happiness "a the last
no one who enjoyed II can fail to he content.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.

APPROPRIATE SERVICES were held In ali the
churches In this city on Christmas day.
Mr. W. 5. SMITH has returned from Chicago to
this city, and will shortly return for the purpose
OF entering into business In Chicago.
THR DUNLOP WGLL.-In the Probate Court OF
the District Of Columbia tlfe will OF 1larhara In.
clnla Dunlop, wife Of the late Judge James Dun
lOp, OF Georgetown, has been proved She be
queaths to her son William L. Dunlop the family
residence, with appurtenances In Georgetown;
also, her silver bowl, silver coffee and tea pots
NOW In use In the family" to her son George
Dunlop her silver basket, sugar howl aud Dream
Jug; to her daughter Margaret \. Cox and her
sou George Dunlop conformity the sum OF 81 O. 900
IN ten-forty bonds; TO her sou Francis X Dunlop
the sum OF $1,000 In fee simple; a sentence fol-
lowing explains the small bequest by stating that
he had been well provided for by the will Of his
father
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

The following officers were elected at the an
nual meeting Of lafayette Council OF Select
Royal Super Excellent Masters Noble d. Lar
ner, Thrice lllustTiCus Master; Philip \. Craig
Right lllustrlOus Master; Charles Edwani Coon
Principal Conductor OF Work; James p. Pear
son, Master OF Ceremonies; Fleming X. Grifilth
Master Of ExChcQuer; John Edwin Mason, Re.
cnrdeT Lemuel A. BTandebury, Captain Of
Guards; Allan Rutherford, Conductor
At the annual meeting Of Harmony Lodge No.
Il, +. A. A. NJ, held last evening, the following
Officers were chosen for the ensuing Masonic
year: W. NJ, |. =. TichenOr; =. W, Robert W
Hardy; j. W., \. e. Mills; r., W. J. Brown, UOf
the eleventh time0 s., VIM. A. Yates; filer
Andrew Craig.
Al the annual meeting Of Federal Lodge No. l,
+, A. A. NJ, the following officers were elected
BuChly, W. Nj; W. A. short, \. w.; ". 4
jerks, J. W; W. II, Goods, r.; W. q. Brock, g.;
W. Bryan, Trustee; W. b. French, Tilcr.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

At my large and handsome store, No. 1909 r
street northwest, am receiving daily as nne an
assortment Of the choicest family groceries a.
ever offered for sale In this city, and as low as
the price list Of any hrst-class house. MY stock
consists Of the finest teas, Coifees, sugars Spices
foreign aud domestic fruits, pickles. GOrtiOn a
DhwOrths preserves, table Injuries, French can
dles, and every article usually found In a first
q class grocery.
All goods guaranteed as represented or money
refunded. As l give oil orders my personal at
tention, and have but one price, those who may
favor me with their patronage may rely upon
being fairly dealt with. GEO. f. KENNEpY
No. 1909 street northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

On Christmas night about 1880 O'Clock, as Mrs.
Nolan, who lives on street, between Fuur-and-
a-half aud Sixth streets southwest, was lighting
COal-Oll lamp, II exploded, aud the clothes Of
the unfortunate woman were llnited, and before
assistance could reach her she was 10 terribly
burned that ina few hours she expired.
COlOrCd woman named Mary SlCnnCy, EN-
plnyed rs a COOK In the clearinghouse OF Mrs.
Murphy on New Jersey avenue, between Massa-
chusetts avenue ami II street, was 80 badly
burned by her clothes taking DIRE from the stove,
nn Wednesday night, that she died soon after
wards The coroner was notified, hut, after
viewing the body, deemed the holding Of an in
quest unnecessary,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

The past week has been characterized by con-
tlnued severe weather throughout the North
west extending thence eastward TO the Middle
and New England States, and being felt but In
mllder degree, southwark TO the gulf and south
Atlantic coasts rare hut not Isolated case Oc-
CURED on the 18th, Of the rapid movement Of a
stOrm-centre nuTlheastward from the lower Mis-.
slssippl valley 10 New York.
During the week extensive EnOwstOms have
visited the northern sections Of the country and
heavy and prOtmCted rains have prevailed IN
the southern states and on the Pacific coast.
The largest total amounts Of rain and melted
snow have been reported from the following sta
tons: New York, 2O2 inches; Lake city, all;
Montgomery, ALI; Knoxville 2.22; Jacksonville,
Fla, 2.3I Kingston, Canada, 800; Nan Francisco
uncomplete) 3.l2 Norfolk, 3.vl, and Vlckshurg
UUCOmuletel AIl
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

70 happy Xmas tlmes-these Joyful, generous
days-thG very time when fancy boxes, eOrnuUO-
pas, bOn-hons, and all articles In the line Of con-
fsetionery make people appreOlatiye Of the period
and Of thoughtful donors and, now, where TO
get them7 There is no better place than Her
bert's, No. h2l seventh street. He IL a descend
ant OF Santa Claus himself, and will almost give
away his good things. Step In and see his han,l-
some face smile all over when you ask for candyy
such candy as he has is worth looking at Call
on HeFboFf
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

Of the deceased ask all those who arc Indebted to
him to call on Mr., 8. Goldstein, No. 6iq Pennayl-
yania avenue, and pay such amounts, for which
be forwarded to the family Of the deceased In
Poland. Mr.. Goldsteln will also receive subscrip-
lions towards helping the family, who have been
left In pennlleAs condition
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

WHITE, clean, sound teeth, all may have by
using daily THUNsTON's Ivory Pearl Tooth
Powder; price, ~ and 90 cents per bottle.
BEAUTIFUL, soft, glossy hair; all desire II, all
may have II by constant use Of THONPsOSS
POmade Optime. Price, % and 90 cents per
bottle.
LIGHT COLORED Kid Gloves are very stylish when
not sOiled. JOUVRNs inodOrous Kid Glove
Cleaner will rsnOvate them thoroughly; price, %
cents per bottle. Al sold by druggists aud
fancy dealers,
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for bargains. Assgnee's sale OF the splendid
assortment Of boots and shoes at e. r. Cummlns,
g32 Seventh street. At least nifty thousand dol.
lars worth OF boots and shoes, embracing every
kind, and making the finest selection ever offered
IN this Clty, and at wholesale prices. Notice
particularly the magnificent line Of white and
fancy goods for ladies' and misses, embracing
everything that can he called for. This Is u
positive chance for great bargains. The store VI
q. T. Cumullns, VIZ Seventh street
SAMUEL CEAs,
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NO. TTO)
DY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
ID STATES.
pnnrTA NJ TTpN

ID STATES
RECLAMATION.
In pursuance Of law, !. Ulysses g. Grant President
and make known that public sales OF valuable Pine
Land will be held at the aforementioned land offices
IN the state Of Minnesota, at the periods hereinafter
Atths Land QgiCGG Ct 8; Cloud, Minnesota, com
mencing on MONDAY, January 10, lS73, for the sale
Of timber lands not previously disposed Of In the
aforementioned townships aud TArts OF townships
North Of base line and west of fourth principal
Townships 50 and 50 in range IS
Townships " and II In range D
Township u In range ~
North Of base line and west of hnh principal me,
TOWnEhipH l3 and 1885, Of range d
Township ~, Of range %
Townships l36 and l8i, OF range a.
IOwnshli's ~ and ~, Of range ~.
TT@ @EnsRRiiIs s ~ nv Ed AZ y ~ Of rHPso n
A. me Land nIpGe q OAK Lake, Minnesota, com.
n mse p .ds No., SShma5y ~ 5 i2T ne sale A.,
aforementioned townships and pArls OF townships
North nf base lino and west of NTH principal me
Tldian.
Townships ls7, las, l3a, and 40, In range d.
townships 10, ~, iia, aud il, ia FSnse 81
T @SnsRRRs S HR "a IT, X rn a. Ta1Se
at AZ lands =, h y. a. double minimum gree vii By
S @ PTT % and az IpGs held A. MINI
dollar and twCnty 1--WE cents per acre, t4L15l
Lands apyruprintel by law for the use Of school
Foad Nv % rom aT tSa sSe Tor
The Oferingof the GOye lands=will be commenced
on the Gays appointed, aud will proceed In the order
ia which they arradygrtsel until the whole shall
have been offered and the sales thus closed; but no
sale shall he kept open longer than two weeks, and
no private entry uf any OF the lands will be admitted
until after the expiration Of the two weeks
Lists Of sectional subdivisions are In the hands of
the local Ocers, and will be open for the eEAmina
ton Of those deAirtng to purchase.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington,
this 9th dag NJ October, A. d. ls7a
President of ths initial ataias
By the President.
WILLIS DRuMMONn,
Commissioner OF the General Land ONCE
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

On Wednesday morning about s:lb O'Clock
OniccT O'HaTe found In MerTymuns shanty, on
sixth street, between aud u streets northeast,
u man named Patrick Collins and his wife In All
extremely destitute condition. The mans feet
tOenais dropped "a. They we're assisted to
Providence hospital by the Ofiirrr, where every
care aud attention was given them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

About $3.50 O'Clock on Christmas dav, Mrs. Dan
ford, seyeuty-twu years ui age residing on the
BuTnt-hridgu road, In the county, was badly
burned by ntr clothes Ignltlug from the stove IN
her room. DR.. Christie was called In and rem
deTed medical aid aud the Old lady Is nov In AN
improved condition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27
TIE LIGMT-RTNNING

Sewing Machine Is the best Of all. The perfeC-
ton Of stitch on all kinds Of gOOls, great range
Of work, ease OF operation, nOiseless, Tor more
nearly so than any other shuttle machine,) self
adjusting tensions, simplicity and durability Of
all parts Ia not cqualed In any other machine
ONCE, 0O5 street, Masonic Temple.
NJ. ?. ADAMS a CO., Agents,
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MnNnERErI

I. George Combs, 9O6 Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, Is selling the
finest French candies at the low price OF 90
cents per pound. call will satisfy all that he
Is selling the same goods which are usually sold
for 20 cents. |. @. CONBS,
200 PennsylyAnia avenue
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

Tho Albany Burgess Corps have decided to at
tend the Te-maugurallun ut President Grant, on
the an OF March next, and be absent from home
one week. They have also drridrd to include a
visit 10 Philadelphia and New York IN their trip.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

LNRGE NEW CLASSES will commence the course
In the Business College the first week In January;
the majority arranging for scholarships at the
installment rates. Nearly sixty ladies and gem
tenen uwce the usual number are In the class
to graduate nett June. sw
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

corner Of New York avenue and Fifteenth street
pays per cent. per annum on deposits for each
calendar month. Banking h0urs, to I; SAtur
days, o to Z and O tOs.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27
MedLImH.

The marriage Of Mr.. John W. Wethereu to
Miss EllA V. Stamford, youngest daughter OF
Mn w H. Stamford, took place yesterday at
Waugh chapel, on Capitol HI, Rev, Mr., owen
nastor Of the church, Onlciatlng. After the mar
Rage the happy couple started On bridal tour
North,
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.


NOTICES OF NEW ADyERTIsENTENTS
stTaHs Of all kinds OF Robert II. Grnhams.
4 REHEARSAL Of the Choral Society saturday
evening.
A NICE one-horse sleigh for sale cheap.
TIE ofncers and members Of Washington cir
Gle, No. 8, b. L. III. F) are requested to meet
fhis evening
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

The hrai reception and sOlree OF the ONO Re
publican Asaoo(ation, 10 be held at Masonic hail
,hh evening VIZ 40 doubt be nne analT, rs
lhs receptions OF uaa association are ALWAYS
hlshed by Peat hhnash
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

The National Labor Council met last night, but
transacted no business, and adjourned Tor want
Of a quorum.
The number Of cases Of drunkenness at all Of
the police stations yesterday footed up only
twenty. Very light for Christmas times.
On Christmas day the members Ot the orChcs-
ira presented their accomplished and favOTite
leader with handsome cane.
The wife Of the secretary OF the c. q. A. B. c.
begs to return thanks to popular printer for a
Christmas present. She hopes, however that
before another Christmas her husband will have
left the club. II will be his fault II he hasn't.
Carrie, Of New Castle, Delaware, and Ida, OF
Rockville, Maryland, are said to be the finest
warhlers In the city. Their 1ute-like notes on
Christmas night enchanted all those present In
the parOrs Of prominent gentleman Of this city.
In the will Of the late Francis Prospect, which
has been filed In the Probate Court, he bequeaths
ITO my sons James, Frederick, Charles, John,
Francis and Augustus, and to my daughters As
paea Edwards, Julia Ann Terry, Ann Maria
Cross aud Mary Elizabeth Walton one dollar
each, and the remainder Of my estate to my be-
loved wife for her use forever"
An individual il In our midst vctmiZng the
prominent business men. His mode Of opera
tons is TO 60 into store, make a purchase Of
four or i've dollars worth Of goods, OnileT them
sent TO a church some distance Oh, to he used for
holiday festival, and give IN payment a check
for fl5, receiving the change, with which he de-
camps. The checks are found to be valueless.
The following interesting notice (unOfiiciaD
appears In a conspicuous place In the Patent
MoRE K)NIGHr Work.
No half holidays for clerks In Patent once.
4. II. KNIGHT,
Commissioner Of Patents de Nicio, prr Lrggett.
The eNplanatiau Is In the fact that the Patent
once clerks do not enjoy the same privileges as
clerks In other Departments, being required to
remain at their desks from to during the holt
days. The youths are lrate, and would like to
vent their spleen upon some one, but don't know
who,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27
CITY ITEMS.


NOOK FUR EVERY ONk.
Tgther Rurkes Lectures In reply to Mr. Froude,
In pamphlet form. Price, 80 cents. For sale hy
JAMS BELLEw, Bookseller,
1n5 Seventh street, corner q northwest
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1872-12-27

TuE now Colonnade hotel, Philadelphia, Pa,
/. the most convenient hotel to all the principal
churches.
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BEACTIFUL HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
and appropriate for all seasons, at

MARKRGTERS,
No. 40 seventh street, between d and +, en-.
braClng choice Paintings, Chromos, Engraytngs
Photographs, Picture Frames, all styles and
sizes, In walnut, gilt, velvet, &c; Picture Corr
and Tassels Rings, Nails, GOld-plated, Timed aud
Wire Centre Picture Cont, with a full line Of
PaperhAnglngs and Window Shades.
FURs! FRS! FURs!!!-The largest and cheapest
assortment Of ladies' and Childrens Fancy Fun
for the holidays at reduced prices, at DIrTRICH'S
fur manufacturer I24 seventh street northwest
centre OF the square-sign Of the "BIg Bear"