Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-12

good, aud the Congregational society are put
ting up new church building. Mr.. William
Smith, an enterprising business man of Wash
iugton city, has bought fiue farm near here,
and is doing considerable in the way of putting
out fruit trees
cat GuiIfnrd the farmers are wide-awakc
clearing up fields and gardens preparatory to
getting in spring crops.
GOOD TEMpLARs.- Belle Haven Lodge met
last night There was an unusual number of
members present. The meeting night has
been changed from Friday to Wednesday,
There was one initiation and several names were
proposed Tor membership.
Potomac Lodge met last night. There were
two limitations and u number of names were
proposed for membership. This lodge although
iu its Infancy, bids fair to be the leading one OF
the State.
THE FISHERY --Since yesterdays report
about fifteen thousand shad, one hundred and
seventy thousand herring, and fair supply Of
rock and perch have been received at FlshtoWn.
The market is still inactive in consequence OF
the absence Of the country trade, aud prices
continue to rule low The quotations this
morning were $S3 to 81 per huodred tor shad
aud $4t to sc per thousand for herring. Rock
and perch are in demand, AMI are selling at
slightly advanced rates.
TIE MARKET, this morning, was not as full
as usual, owing to the rain. We have no change
to notice 10 the prices Of meats. Vegetables
are coming on apace, and there Is now abund.
ance of kale, sprouts crosses, Nc, at cheaper
rates than those of last Saturday. MIR. Slater
had at his stand fine diSp ~ of beautiful
l,t,,
OF lSa20 cts per doz; butter 30a40 cts per ID.
The fish stands are well filled with fish of the
different varieties The butchers had excellent
fresh meats.
GEOLOGICAL QUEsTIoN.-A Indian arrow
point, pctrifed acorn and some we'll preserv-
ed roots of marsh alder were found yesterday,
thirty feet below the surface of the ground by
the workmcn engaged in digging we'll for
Mr. Laanou, on Pitt between Queen and Came.
ron streets. A few inches below that pout
rock was struck aud water spouted up SO rapid
" that the workmcn had to be holsted out OF
the we'll quickly.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT On Monday
next the Rubenstein, Wieniawssi and Thomas
combination appear iu grand concert at Lin
coin Hall, Washington. These artists, stand.
lug at the head of their profession, united
with Theo. Thomas magnificent orchestra, form
a greater array of talent than has ever appeared
before an audience in this country. Concerts
will be given on Monday and Tuesday evenings,
aud matinee on Wednesday.
N. C. A.--The prayer meeting Of this
Society held last night at the northeast corner
of King and West streets, was numcrously at
tended with full committee on hand. This
means Of grace is increasing IN interest and re-
suits, and deserves and receives the hearty CO.
operation of the members OF the association.
1t is held every Friday night at half past seven
clock.
SOUTHERN CLAlMs.-The Southern Claims
Commission yesterday heard testimony in rela-
ton to small claims in favor of Geo w. and
Jos. w. Rosebcry, Electra Hayes, Chas. Hol-
land, Chas. Stafford, r. Mason Manchester, and
Geo. w. JOY all Of Prince William county,
Virginia. and Rachel Z. Travcrs, of Alexandria
county, for amounts ranging from $500 to $500.
CLOSE OF LENr-With to-day, Easter
Even" or 'Holy Saturday, closes Lent
To-day is commenorated the rest of Chrsts
body 10 the grave and His visit to 'the place
of departed spirits" Tomorrow the Church
emergcs FROM the gloom and sadness OF Lent
and takes up once more the triumphant songs
of Easter.
New TINE TABLE--The new time table on
the Alexandria and Washington Railroad, no.
ticcd in the Gazette some days since, will go
into effect on Monday next. No local trains
will be run on Sunday.
FIRE.-The house of Mr.. HenlJ Davis,
about half mile this side of Aide, Louloun
county, was together with nearly all Its con-
tents, destroyed by fire night before last.
SAD Accidental little boy about 10 years
of age, son of Mr.. D. NJ. Divine, was thrown
from horse and almost instantly killed near
Hillsborough, Loudoun county, on Friday last
For Mems Spring Wear.
The Inducements We Offer
$40. A full Business Suit for $40.
$40. Suits in various shades, for $40.
$40. Suits for large men tor $40.
$40. Suits for small men Tor SO.
$40. Mems Suits, SlO
For Boys Spring Wear:
S. A we'll made School Suit, IS.
IS. 4 durable School Suits, 50.
IS. Suits for large and small boys, s..
liable BROTHERS,
Fashionable TailorS,
Corner of Seventh and ID streets,
Washington d. G.
A CARD -.
The attention of the public is respectfully
called To our stock of
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