Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-15
LOCAL. BREVITIES.

The celebration of the anniversary of Har-
mony Lodge Of colorcd Odd-Fcllows, mention
cd in Yesterdays Gazette, was concluded by
addresses delivered by members OF the order
and by IA ball at night, which passed OF very
quietly and satisfactorily.
Most diseases, like DEATH are no rcSpcctors
of person. The paralyzltion of MIR. George
Bryan was mentioned day or two ago aud
now it is stated that little child OF the late
Mr. 5. X. Snyler was paralyz:d yesterday az
tcrnoon.
A muster wheel, weighing $500 pounds,
moulded at the foundry Of Jameson K Collins,
in this city, and now part of the machinery
n operation at Watkins mill, is said by the
experienced mlllwright there to be the huest
casting he ever saw.
\ disturbance was create near the intersec-
ton OF Royal aud Princess streets last night by
a fight between a colored man named Humps
and d low white woman, but ali was quiet
when the police reached there.
A delegation of the Echo Social Club of this
city will make trip to Baltimore, on Thurs
day, to visit the Echo Social5 of that city, who
will give grand so:rce On the evening OF that
day
the convention of the stewards of the Poto-
mac District Of the NJ. E. Church South, will
meet in this city at ten clock tomorrow morn-
ing. Il S. A>hby, delegate, will represent Alex
aadria.
Ex-Mayor Latham, JAS W. Nails, William
Vincent aud John y. Field, Of this city, past
grands, will represent the lodges Of Alexandria
10 the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of the
Mr. George +. French, who receives all the
new books aud magazines Us soon as printed,
has Denorc>ts Mirror Of Fashion for May,
c,ntaiang the latest Information respecting the
new styles Of ladies' apparel.
ES.Mayor Hugh Latham, of this city is in
attendance upon the Grand Lodge Of the
World Of Knights of Pythias, now in session in
Rich mund, as one Of the Representatives of
the order from this State.
The only case at police headquarters this
morning was Frederick Ice, who was fined and
discharged for abusing and threatening an old
man namcl Charles Richardson, both colored.
\ heavy white frost was visible this morn
ing bur the extent Of the damage to the fruit
AMI early Vegetables, if any, his not been as
ccrtaiucd.
The reservoir Of the Alexandria Water
Works was c.cancd out last week, so that water
renters may uIw be sure they arc supplied with
Il pure article.
The sorcc of the Harmonic Association, at
their hall last night, Was, as all those hereto
fore gwen BY that association, Il most agreeable
affair."
More shal have reached here frc III the lower
landings within the last two days than has been
the case III the saline time for several years
past.
Regular services will hereafter BE- held every
Sund.y at the Village Chapel, in connection
with the Washington street NJ. Il Church
South.
The like of jacksnpe it is said, was never
before known All the marshes on the river
are reported to be full Of them.
The annual E,stcr celebration and ofcrtory
of Christ Church Sunday School took place
this evening.
The called meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Washington and Ohio Il liroad Company will
be held in this city Tomorrow
The condition of Mr.. George Bryan had con-
sidcrably improved this morning
The Lone Star Socas will give their first
calico sorcc, at Stewart holI, Tomorrow night.
Butter is very scarce and very high in price.