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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-09

Total psid..................s393 l 900 $5G9OOO
IL was also ascertaned that the following facts
we're brought light the Controllers private room
The Bridge Company now s5S5,OOo, including a
mortgage Of $4,000 held by the Bowery Savings Bank
on the lands shops aud effects OF the Company north
OF the Brook N pier. For this property the Company
paid $4,000
THE NEW CONTRACTS.
In the monthly statement of the Brooklyn Bridge
Company for August mention was made Of the awards
OF contracts for stone From the officers of the Com
pany it has been asceraned that bids opened for
1900 yards Of face stone and backing either Of granite
or limestone and 125 yards of cut granite cOrnertOnes
The following are the bids
Hooas Msd5en-Biis for limestone; -
Face ssoBe $50 IS rEsrd................. s5l915
$l26O75
Divine Bu't, jrFaeo sons SO 80 per yari.. s2dd59
Bsosing, Slj ~ pei yard..'..'''.'''"'.'''' 7691O
SI28IOO
ltts cbAnpltin Buo-Stons Co. .,o-ooo
Fsoe stone and backing each sl5 per ysrd.slS5 900 600
Grarite corner-sioles, $50 ysl........... 40UO
O. De Graw-Fa,s sl7 per yard s56l09
Backing Sl4 Per yari.'''''' '"oVV
sis5950
Gr,rii, eorrer-''oae s75 var. ......... $3.50
DOaEtn Granite Co-Bds ior grlu',' eco I'm
Bsckius $40 per yard....................'' $500
sI1820O
IOhn 7. RoEeGfante ee $50 % yarl....... $e995
Backing SO yard. oJ5VO
si52 1926
Corner stones $50 per ysrd..........,,...... $500
Facing s2j 80 per NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ss4 $50
Backing ST. 90 per yard 9975O
sls89oO
Eor srnyit. .cas s3s so per 9 5S
.o s25s 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-09
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Al Notices Of Marriages maSl be mdorssd leitk faa
name and OdOies5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
Decoration Ebay.

New York, May 30.-Thc procession OF
the Grand AruIy of the Republic, comprising
the various posts Of this city, marched down
Broadway this morning. The turnout was
quite large and attracted much attention, many
persons lining the walks The battalion of SOL
dcr's orphan boys in grey uniform, accom-
panied by their OWE band, together with the
orphan girls from the Union Home, dressed in
white, were objects Of marked sympathy.
Among the cscorting military was company
OF colorcd troops \ large number Of teams
furnished by various merchants and express
companies, were laden with great quantities of
flowers The tattcrcd remnants OF battle flags
OF New York regiments were carried IN the
the procession. A halt was made at Trinity
church yard. whore the graves OF Gen. kcarncy
and others were decorated, a dirge was played
and the procession then continued its way to
Cypress Hill and Greenwood Cemeteries to
decorate the graves Of those cemeteries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Though there was no general decoration of
the graves In the soldiers cemetery 10 this city
to-day, nor any programme for the ceremony,
many persons, some Of whom were from Wash
ington, visited that place this afternoon and
strewed flowers over some OF those who lie
buried there.
The stand of Mr.. VIM j. Holland, in the
market was broken into last night and the
money drawer ransacked. There were only a
few pennies in it; but whether any meat was
stolen, is not ascertained. These robbercs IN
the market house are strange.
Persons just returned from some portions OF
the Valley Of Virginia report the prospects OF
the wheat crop, especially in Clarke county. as
very unfavorable. Much of the wheat was kill
ed By the severe winter and the fly has destroyed
much Of that which survived the cold weather.
There was slight interruption to canal nav
igation yesterday, caused, it was reported, BY
the washing out OF gate at Seven Locks.
Boats, however, commenced arriving again this
morning.
A stranger mistook moist place in the cen
ter Of Fairfax street, between King and Prince,
for bed last night, but was discovered and re-
moved by the police just in time to prevent a
loaded omnibus from passing over him.
Many persons went from here to Arlington
to-day to witness the decoration ceremonies
conducted in the soldiers cemetery at that
place.
Some of our fremen went to v Washington
yesterday to witness the review OF the Fire
Department 10 that city. We believe the Pres
ident was Oh the ground for short time.
The report that the Potomac Ferry Com
pany would reduce the fare on the Washington
ferry boats on and after the first proXlmo is in
correct
Carlin's Springs having been leased by Mr..
NJ. Bossart and Mr.. Henry Herbner. Parties
wanting to engage the Springs for pic MICS can
apply to them. See their advertisement.
The reports of the First National Bank and
the Citizens Bank, in this place, show the cX
ccllent condition Of those Furnishing instltu-
! tons
The beauty and utility of shade trees along
the sidewalks are now seen and appreciated IL
this place. Some Of the squares are most at
tractlve.
The weather last night was so warm thai
many persons slept upon the steps and cellar
doors in front Of their houses.
| Cedar or cherry birds are nav abundant
They are killed 10 large numbers and sell al
twenty five cents dozen.
The warm weather makes those who arc
able and willing to go to the Springs this sum
mcr turn their attention to the sub Jcct.
The young people, and many others, arc
anxious for the arrival of the circus.
| The thermometer stood at noon, in the shade
today, at so
The gardens in town are now full Of thu
beauty aud fragrance Of flowers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
By Green "a Wise.

1Real Estute Agents and AuctlonGers.
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
i ERTY IN ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
On SATURDAY, May 3lst 1873, at II O'Clock
M, in front of the City Hotel in Alexandria
Va, the following property will be offered Tor
sale, by public auction, viz:
l. The TWO HOUSES and LOTS on E EssA
the east side Of Royal street, between King ~.
and Prince streets, numbered, respectively, -
and a.
2 TIE LOT OF GROUND on the east side of
Union street, near to and north of Duke street,
adjoining the property Of En0ch Lylcs, and hay
ing front Of 81 feet and depth Of ID feet, more
or less.
3. The LOT OF GROUND on the west side
of Union street north Of Duke ST., adjoining
Rocks blacksmith shop, and haringa front Of
33 feet ana depth of - feet, more or less
f. The LOT OF GROUND II! the northeast
corner Of Royal and Wilkes streets, u feet by
ST! feet, more or less.
5. A ground rent of eighteen dollars per an
mum issuing out Of the LOT OF GROC Nd on
the east side Of Royal street. between Wolfe and
Wilkes, and now occupied by the dwelling
house of Nancy Dudley.
Terms of Sale One.fourth of the purchase
money in cash the residue in three equal m
stulmcnts ut s, II and IS MONTHS with interest
from the day Of sale, to be secured by the pur-
chascrs bonds, with good personal security and
deeds Of trust upon the property sold. Cost OF
convcyancing to be borne by the purchasers.
One bid reserved.
j. RECTOR SMOOT,
Attorney in fact Tor the Devisces Of
my 3-ts the late Christiana Lowe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
ssy Francis 4. AcrBy.

IGeneral Auctioneor and Real Estate Agent
COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Pursuant toa
" decree Of the Corporation Court for the
city of Alexandria. Va, rendered at its April
term, 1873, in the suit Of Wingleld, trustee, vs..
Barnett ct ais, the subscribers, commissioners
appointed by said decree, will expose for sale, at
public auction, IN front of the New Market
Building, on Royal street, Alexandria, Va, on
SATURDAY. the 3lst day Of May 1873, at T.
clock n a TENEMENT and LOT OF Hs@a
GROUND on the north sdc of Prince ST., ,EGlI.
between Henry and Fayet;e, in the said city "l
Alexandria, in front Is feet inches, more or
less, and in depth 100 feet 10 III feet alley, with
the use of said alley.
Terms One-fourth Of the purchase money III
cash, and the residue in three equal Payments ut
&, II and Is months from the day of sale, with
interest; the deferred payments to bcsccured by
the notes Of the purchaser, with approved St.
curty, and the title to the property retained UNI
til they are paid.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
CHARLES h. STU ART,
my 1-eot, Comm rs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
Esy Green a. Wise.

Real Estate Agents and AurtIrnccrS.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE IN ALENAN-
DRIA, VA.-PursuNnt to II decree Of the Cor
poration Court for the city Of Alexandria, Va,
rendered at its April term, 1873, in the suit Of
George B. Cochran VS.. Benjamin Thomas Wild
ow and administrators ct ais, the subscribers,
commissioners appointed by the said decree,
will expose for Sale, ut public auction, in front
of the New Market Building, on Royal street.
Alexandria, Va, on SATU KDAY, the 3lst day
of May, 1873, a. II m, all that LOT or t t77saHs
GROUND, with the IMPROVEM En- Is .SSbss .
thereon, situated ut the southwest intersection ri
Payne and Cameron streets, in the city Of Alex
andria, and known Is THOMAS SOAP FAC
TORY, said lot fronting about Ito feet on
Payne street, and in depth l23 feet inches.
The property will b" sold in separate lots nc
cording to plat TO be exhibited at the sale
Terms: One-tcnth of the purchase money III
cash, and the residue in three equal payments Ut
one two and three years from tho day Of
sale, with interest; the deferred payments To be
secured by the notes OF the purchasers, with APP
proved security, and the title to the property to
be retained until they are paid.
Law. b. TAYLOR,
g. L. STUART,
my l-cots Comm'rs. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
From New York.

New YORK, May 3O.-The weather is fine;
wind southwest
Flags arc flying all over this city and Brook
lyp. The stores down town are generally closed
and societies are organizing for to-day's decora-
ton services.
The trot to come off at Prospect Park in the
course of the afternoon between Gazette and
Fullerton, excites great interest," and large
crowds will attend. Bets are mainly on Gazette.
Sunrise services and the decoration OF the
grave of Admiral Farragut took place this
morning by a party from the navy yard.
Twelve new epizootic cases occurred among
the horses on the Coney Island Railroad yes
terday, making cigh'y-four now sick, and seye-
raj new cases are reported on other brooklyn
city roads
The Legislature at Albany adjourned sine
die at o clock this morning
1t is stated that President Grant visits West
Point Academy on June 10, remaining there a
week. The examination of cadets by the Board
OF Examiners commenced yesterday.
A runaway horse ia New York last night,
injured the driver and three children who were
run over at various points.
Gen. Thomas Van Buren,, the dismissed
Vienna commissioner, publishes defence OF
himself, charging that his only crime was In
making mistakes in appointment, and asking
for suspension Of Judgment
Five sun stroke cases occurred yesterday 10
this city.
Five thousand immigrants arrived Wcdnes-
day and Thursday.
The congregation Of the African NJ. X.
Church at Dean and Schenectady Avenue,
Brooklyn. had their Nay festival in the church
last evening About midnight while the con-
grcgaton were singing psalms one of the sis
tiers felt herself aggrlcvcd at some remarks of
one of the brethren. \ male friend Of the wo-
man sought out the aggressor, and from words
they came to blows, and in a short time gene
raj fight ensued, chairs and tables were over
turned and soon the floor was covered with a
falling and struggling mass Of men and women,
resulting in the upsctting Of the creams, cakes
and io!lles of all kinds. The police were called,
but before they succeeded in separating the
combatauts two were knocked down. Nearly
all the brethren aud sisters were then marched
to the station house.
Judge Fanchcr this morning discharged
George Francis Train from custody, the sher-
ifs jury having declared him sane.
The cashier Of the Glenn Falls bank has ar
rived in this city and called upon Inspector
bikes this morning He identified the bonds
taken from Brady as having been stolen from
the bank
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
OF GIFTS.

The money to pay all these gifts in full is now
upon dcposi: in tho Farmers and Drovers' Bank
Of Louisville, and set aside for that purpose, and
can only be used for that purpose, rs will be
seen by the following certificate of the Cashier ::
Office of Farmers and Droyers Bank,
Louisville, KY, April I, 1873. J
This is to certify that there is in the Farmers
and DrovcrS Bank to the credit OF the Third
Grand Gift Concert, for the benefit OF the Public
Library Of kentucky, five hundred thousand
gers to pay the gifts in full, and will be held by
the bank and paid out for this purpose, and this
purpose only. ~ ,. EEcli Cashior.
The party, therefore, who holds the ticket
drawing the capital gift will get 100000 in
greenb&cks and SO Of the $50 OOU gift, the SO OOO,
the 1000, the $1,000 the $1,000, and all the
other gifts, 10O00 in number, amounting to
S5D0MO
The remnant of unsod tickets will be furnish
ed to those who first apply Orders accompanied
by the money always having preference over
agents at the following prices Whole tickets,
tickets for SlC0 St for $500, l13 for $1,000, and
575 for 5000 No discount on less than 500
worth of tickets 1T q time.
The concert and distribution of gifts will begin
at & o'clock on Tuesday morning, July 9th in
Public Library Hall, and the following vii be
the order of proceedings: LIST. Music by orches-
ticket soidy in large wheel 3G. Placing of gifts
in small wheel lth. Music by orchestral band.
9TH. Explanatory remarks by President; 9Th.
Drawing Of tirst half Of gifts. It'll. Music by. or
ches,rul band Sth. Drawing Of last half of gifts.
9TH. Placing of large wheel with tags in haEds
of committee appointed by audience. 10Th.
Grand orchestral concert.
The music on this grand occasion will be the
best that can be procured, and the gentlemen
who count and place the tags and gifts in the
wheels and supcrintend the drawing and keep
the record Of the drawn numbers will be chosen
from the best known and most trustworthy citi-
zens of the State. Al! will be so conducted as
to be 4 perfect guaranty against complaint from
any just source.
The payment Of gifts will begin on Saturday,
July II, 1T 9 o clock a. m Tickets drawing gifts
must be presented ut room No. Public Library
Builiing where cash checks upon the Farmers
ana Dr0yers' Bank Of Louisville, or sight drafts
upon the Fourth National Bank of New York,
ut the option of the holder, will be given for the
tickets Ill gifts not called for in six months
from the drawing will be turned over to the
Public Library fund.
For fall particulars send for circulars
rHUS. E. BRAMLETTE,
Agt. Pub. Lib. of Kentucky,
AZ 2G-co&twwtJy1 Louisville, Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
The New York Scandal.

New York, May 30.-The custodian OF the
covenant entered into April =, 1872 by Henry
Ward Beecher, Theodore Iilton and Henry &.
Bowen, makes that instrument public this
morning assigning as the reason therefor the
fact that Bowen has Of late repeatedly declared
that he had never disavowed his charges against
Mr. Beecher, but that he yet INSISTED on their
truth The disavowal, to which is attached
the signatures of the above named, opens thus;
1--WE three men, earnestly desiring to remove all
causes of offence existing between US, real or
faucied and to make christian rcparatlon Tor H.
jurics done or supposed to be done, and to
effacc the disturbed past and to provide con-
cord, good will and love for the future, do de-
clare and covenant"
Henry G. Bowen then disavows all charges
and imputations attributed to him as made
against Beecher and declares without reserve
that he knows nothing which should prevent
him from extending to Bcecher his most cor
dial friendship, confidence and christian fellow
ship, regrettiDg sincerely that he ever made
any imputations, charges or lnnucndocs un-
favorable to the christian character OF Bcecher,
and promising never IN future to rccuT TO them
by word or deed :,
Theodore Tilton avows that he will never
again repeat by word OF mouth or otherwise
any OF the alleSallOuS iupulatiooo VI iabA.',
does contained in his letter to Bowen, IN which
the latter is cited as the author OF said a!lega-
tons, &C., against the moral and christian
character Of Beecher. Mr.. Beecher on his part
puts the past forever out of sight and memory
and says: %
81 deeply regret the causes OF ,susplclon
jealousy and enlargement which have come
between u.s. 1t is joy for me to have my , ola
regard for Henry c. Bowen and Theodore Ill.
ton restored and a happiness to me to resume
nv old relations of love, respect and reliance
to each and both of them. If have sad any
thing Injurious to the reputation OF clther or
have detracted from their standing ana lame NE
as christian gentlemen and members OF my
church, [ revoke it all and heartily covenant t
to repair and rcinstate them to the extent OF
my power. Tho nnb.
lie can understand the brave silence when the
great preacher has kept under the prolraeteu
Storm of SANDER He had covenanted !. TO
bury the past and to maintain peace ana oroth,
erhood, aud the document is given to the r "oIlu
to estop and convict the principal onenoeE
against truth, public decency and the rights Vi
reputa alton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30

TNOUGII of the 100, 600 tickets issued for the
IL THIRD GRAND GIFT CONCERT, in
aid of the Public Library of Kentucky, having
been sold to insure iuIl drawing ana Inc wis" Isl
lO,GO cash gifts offered should be drawn in full
and paid in full without any scaling down, as
heretofore the management, with the concur
renee of the trustees, have determined to allow
ninety days more for the sale of the remnant of
tickets left on hand. The concert and distribu--
ton advertised for April lis therefore postponed
to Tuesday, July s, 1873, on which day. and no
other they will positively and uneguivocally
take plAcc in Public Library Hall, Louisville,
Kentucky
at this grand concert the following cash gifts
will be distributed by lot and paid in full to the
tickct-holders who draw them:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
Ry d.raan & Wise

Real Estate Agents and AucLiOneeTs.J
VALUABLE BUSIN ESS STAND AND
Y DWELLING AT PUBLIC AUCTION.
We will offer for sale, by public auction, on
SATURDAY, the 3lst day Of May, 1873, at II
ocloc!; M, in front Of the New Market House,
on Royal street, that VALUABLE BUSl- 90
NESS STAND, with DWELLING and sa
LOT OF GROUND, between King and Gamer
on streets, on the west side of Royal street. now
occupied by Mr.. Gould, and belonging to the
inches, running bac! to large allcysin the rear.
Terms: Onethird Of the purchase money in
cash, and the residue in six, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest; the deferred payment: 70
be secured by deed Of trust.
my 2G-ts GREEN i WISE, for the heirs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
vice President Wilson.

Boston, May 3O.-Vico President Wilson
is in town to-day. He is suffering from over
work, which has affected his eyes. During the
late campaign Mr. Wilson made over l30
speeches and travelled nearly 20. 900 miles. He
has attended to his congressional labor5 during
the past winter and at the same time was pre-
pairing the second volume of his historical work
for publication this autumn. His physician
now orders "a cessation Of all work, including
correspondence, and that Mr.. Wilson shall
seek rest and relaxation during the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
AUCTIO.r SHLES-TO-.UOKR
RyF. a. Kerby.
10y II ~ III" ~
TRoa1 Estata cont and AuotlODpa

[Roal Estate Agent and Auctioneer.l
ON SATURDAY,, the 3lst day of May, 1873,
W we will offer for sale, at public auction, in
front of the New Market Building, on Royal ST.,
Alexandria, Va, at II m, THREE TENE- 81
MENTS and LOTS OF GROUND, situated sa#s
at the northeast intersection. of ST. Asaph and
Wilkes streets, Alexandria, Virginia.
No lin front on ST. Asaph street 20 feet ]
inches, and in depth IS feet S! inches.
No. 2-Beginning at the northeast corner of
Wilkes and St. Asaph sts., and running thence
east q feet 6! inches to an alley feet wide and
in depth 81 feet inches.
No 3-In front on Wilkes street II feet 2 in.
to an alley three feet wide, and in depth 81 feet
inches.
Terms of Sale One-third of the purchase
money in cash. and the residue in two equal pay
mcnts st six and twelve months from the day of
sale, with interest; the deferred payments to be
secured by deed of trust on the premises:
A. & c.. E. STUART,
JOHN NJ. ORR,
my 2G-ts Attys. for Sarah Ann Spinks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
The ESIaiya Expedition.

LONDON May 3O.-A special dispatch to the
Daily News from its correspondence with the
Russian expedition against khiya, says the
columns of General Kaufman S command, pro-
cccding from the cast, arc about to meet In the
Boukan Hills. The Orcnthurg, and lIlantgls-
silak coluans have approached near enough to
each other to establish communication.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
JEr JsrptJ,aIsnss i'm DANCER.

LONDON, May 30.-Thc Post Of this morning
says a private dispatch has been received here
announcing that Mr.. Bradlaugh, after leaving
Madrid was seized by Carlists and carried to
the headquarters Of the insurgent Sabas. His
life is said to be in danger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
From Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, May 30.-Flags arc flying
IN all directions The various posts OF the
Grand Army proceeded to the different come
tcrics with bands of music and the graves were
decorated, orations being delivered at proml-
ncnt points.
\ case of epizooty was observed this morn
inc in 4 ferry boat coming from Camden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
ICOMMCNICATED.

1t is hoped that our worthy SUPERB ntcndento Of
Police will exert himself in cndcavoring to have
the streets and alleys thoroughly cleaned. The
warm weather is upon us and the sanitary con-
ditlon ofthe city needs prompt attention: y little
lime TOO, will be Of service A. VI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
COMMUNICATED

Permit me to return the thanks Of several 10
the Superintendent Of Police for the faithful
and efficient manner in which he has discharged
his duty, especially in reference to the small
pox cases that have existed in our midst. lie
certainly deserves the thanks Of the communl'
tv. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
Snecic in the Eank Of France.

PARIS, May 30.-Thc specie in the Bank Of
France has Increased 3, 500, 900 during the past
week. Rcntcs opened at Sc francs 50 cen
tines
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
A Warehouse Burned.

CINCINNATI, May 30.-A warehouse con-
tanning nine thousand bushels of wheat belong
ing to Peter Hill 10 Carlisle, Indiana, was burn
ed last night. The loss is not stated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30

q, NAKlNG THE WAYS CLEAN. Mr., Clifford
t r Superintendent of Police, had an eEtra
iorce on the streets and alleys TO-DAY, clean;ne
up and inning, and endcavoring to make them
weather. Tue "atin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30

POLICE HEADQUARTERS Affairs at police
headquarters this morning were exceedingly
quiet. Since yesterdays report there have
been but three cases there, woman PANIED Mol
lie Lemons, arrested for disordcrly conduct,
who was discharged, a drunken man who was
locked up until he got sober, and Joseph John
son, colored. who for stealing hat from Mr..
John Arnold, was put on the chain gang tor
thirty days. Two dodgers were there last
night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-30
lG0MNUNIC.ATED.

Tonight will be the last night you will have
a chance of visiting the Presbyterian Festival.
If you have not been we would advise you to
20 by all means, as we have never had the
pleasure of attending more delightful or bet
ter conducted affair OF the kind.