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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TERM.-To-day, VIM
Burris, on the report Of the examining committee
Bowling tdiyorce), Judge Macarthur delivered the
opinion 81 the court, reversing the decree in the
Special tern-Judge 0lin dissenting. Whitley agt
WHITLEY; decision by Judge Humphreys affirming
decree OF separation and modifying monthly aim nny
by substituting the payment of $500 as final settle
menf Hanson agt. Gowen ct al; decision that
and Conklng-applcation for reissue Of patent for
Improvement in cultiyators; decision by Judge Oln
sfhrming the decision Of the Patent ONCE SLOT
agt. Rutherford: motion made for rehearine he
fore full bench. Mills agt Mills; appeal DR. syei 70
the Supreme Court of the United States The case
OF James Taylor, county constable. on whom rule
was lad Tor alleged maeasance n office, called
to the attention of The court Icy Mr.. Cshll, and hi.
resignation read. The court ordered that he be-
removed from Office. Adjourned.
POLICECOCRT, Jedge SaeH.-To-day. J ohn W
Murray, g: Gotten. Michael Mccormick, John
Frowley, VIM. McMullin. Henry Butcher, William
shepherd. james Herrity and John Casey were each
hned So Tor driving on the sidewalk. John AIeyan-
der was fined SO for failure TO the snow from
were fined So and Amos Green S 10 for using profan
ard indecent words in public j L. Lyne CHARGED
with selling distilled and fermented liquors in less
quantities than one pint without liceDse in George
town; fined S1o5; appealed. Obediah Kimbaii
constable. charged with assault aud battery on try
Common who testified that accused went TO her sta
tanning family of five small children. She pre-
coded him t. the stable and held the door so that NJ
could not enter when he caught hold Of her and
threw her 10 the ground and kicked and beat her
the COW, at the same time insulting her
WITH very rude language; Judgment suspended
Anna Nc keexer; assault and battery on Abraham
on Conrad Wolf; S., and costs, and SiOO bonds to
keep the peace. VIM. Cole was sent to Jail Is DAYS
Tor larceny Of coal. Daniel Holland and James
Heiimuller in the county, valued at ga, pleaded
guilty, and were sentenced to months In Jail
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Washingten Mayneeu-Th> n.ffnr
Prizes TS-1ay.

- Ios0oys
sss:; ssss t 2; s.
x1Ts; d s; !ssrned O@ls:c; port, iassSec; DO.
a Bel shoulder 1 e@SeIes' s CUT M o
No, n.e; :Iiddass, ec cut ise beef tongues,
fsHSRotk, Sc w y 5; perch, SOC. P bunch;
s ssss .S 10y :ASsP sSs! n sos sse
each; herring; tdO; roe se.. dozen; DO. lmeltJ
ssis' 'ss s ssns e. sfs ssnsi
nsh, tiaree si@si each: y. q. smell. setasse.
:, GfHswpasS:, blue wing, sc; ssl pair; NAL
ack6esds. on q pair; red head 81 8 pair: can
vi r .ash ersr. ssa. ssss
sIpS pair; grouse, si@s 81 % per pair: senisos,
.sISs'@Po.a.ce., Irish, soc. 2 peck; do
sssr sSsSa srs ssS SeS Ssi0na
each; celery, iiasss. bunch .A'' pa"pA'"' ''s'
fSyIIsGA ppes. teaiins, 4o@sss; per peck; do,
cranberries, GGsOc. per quart. p'' f"''''
BrTTER -.PhiIadelphia print, Coz. y n: choice
FOL, &c , fair Do, 2S@4oc. Eggs, 30 y dozen.
-PouLTRS-ChScken., sl@slN p pair: ducks,
&c .ssma;aS y pair; turkeys siess5o each; iS@
WHOLESALE MARKET.
Prices at the Wholesale market, Furnished by
Luttrell punniDston, general commission nler-
chants, siI Louisisps avenue, between Oh and 10th
$50 g. 80; family: ss@slS corn ;es.s; rye; IS
81 S:s : issd green seriss s
S2@S4; dried frgit-spPles, S@f.; peeled peaches,
cherries, LNsls; cranberries, Dbl, sis; potatoes
Y bush, 9o@ 81; peanuts, Sl@sl IS; be 4 hides
green, Q; dry, likll6: beeves, 3Gf7; sheep, 500 SO
Tatton. essed, ioSl2.a lambs, 81 So@ 50 calves
SOS; quails. so q dozen; grouse, S5tGS6; pleas
ants, 81; yenison, Sis Fcwt.; rabbits 81 so; hens
Z dozen, SI@S7; chickens, S3@ SO; ducks, 2 dozen,
=; eggs a.gs e.r. s,f@7x; country seef-tlres sed,
About 400 tons Of hay and straw have been sold;
prices as follows-Best quality. Slso62 p cwt.,
2s barrels corn at SS75tGSi barrel.
The market was generally well stocked with pro-
visions, and meats.
Inspector Wolf reports Center Market this morn.
ing rs one of the finest known i'm this city, the
choicest poultry meats and vegetables to he found
were ex posed for sale which reflects great credit on
butchers and hucksters. Not one condemnation vas
made.
FATAL ACCIDENT.-Mr. Michael F.. DOYLE, OF
this city, "a former resident of Georgetown,)
was thrown from a wagon, on the avenue, near
18th street, Yesterday afternoon, receiving seri-
Gus internal injuries, which resulted in his death
last night at his residence on M, between oath
and 18th streets, to which he had been removed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

.DuPHEz & BENEpIcr's MIxsrRELs, one of
the best troupes in the country. vim appear at
Lincoln Hall four nights next week, commenc-
Ing with big bill on Monday night. Our -citi-
gems don't need more than this hint. For the
benefit Of strangers We win state that IL they
want to hear good music, and enjoy Witticisans
not as old as the hills, they should attend these
entertainments.
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iNArSrRATIoS DELTCACIEs.-we have seen
some of the choice beef and mutton AL vertiseS
elsewhere IN to-day's paper by Mr.. Hunt. and
San testify that nothing finer is OF any use, even
81 " con Il he found. which Is doubtful. THOSE
an want OF something particularly nice IN that
was,w WITH which to treat their visiting friends
should by al means patronize the stall of Mr..
Hunt. VI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

TIVE SABBATH SCHOOLS of Asburv Ebenezer
and Mount Zion churches assembled last even
ing at Asbury church 10 JON in a union mis-
.i"nary anniversary. Revs. j. h. Brice and
Rev DIR. SeatOn conducted the opening eser-
cises. after which Rev. j. III. Brice Of the
tynebburg district; Rev. r. ). Walker Staun-
ton district; Rev. W. n. Draper. and Rev. X.
=. Bell made address, and a liberal collection
was lifted.
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"A WORD OF WARNISG-The city /, fast I'LL
ing MP with strangers, ami among the crowd the
detectives recognize MANY thieves OF all kind,
and u would be well for houskeepers to he or,
The alert and not leave their premises unpro-
tected during the next few days and nights until
after the ith. The absence OF families on such
occasions Is generally taken advantage of by
IhieNes.
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The P0r0NAc FisHERIEs.-The Alexandria
SeStinsI Of yesterday saws; The winter fisheries
have been much impeded by the late cold
weather, and there have been fewer arrivals at
ths time than usual. Several loads come up yes
Ieroay, out went On to Washington, where they
eomm3nd high prices. Mr.. Landy Henderson
started down Yesterday TO dsh sandy Point
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

PAYMENT OF PENsIoxs-It vim be seeh bv
the oficial notice elsewhere int the PAYMENT
Of pensions for the current quarter cani,of COM
mence until Wednesday, the 5th instant,
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MkssEs. LOCKWOOD, HrPrY & TAYLOR. with
ih<t splrlt OF enterprise which has ever marked
ther establishment. announce that their .tor,.
VIII be kept open on the fth of Mareb u,t;I M
O'Clock, thus accommodating visitors, stra n 1ers
ana the public generally. Those who desiys
establishment. nm
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HEBnEw CONFERENCE.-The morning al
The Jewish synagogue, on sth street. two Youths
Frank Hona and George Heller were confirm
60 1his ceremony Is regarded as the reception
of the young Israelites into the church. and il
performed usually when the parties reach thir-
teen years OF age. The ceremony was conduct
Ell oy The reader OF the congregation, Mr. Stern
and the lads having presented theu,seIves a,
the altar, they were questioned as TO their faith
aud answering satisfactorily, he gave hem then
me that -. short address in which he adj
themselves, the ceremonies closing with a
PRAYER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

SMALL POx.-Small pox cases have been re-
ported at the board Of health Office since our
report yesterday, one each at the following
east; southeast corner 9th street and Maryland
avenue, northeast; 321 l. street southwest, and
Hughes alley, between and X and 35th and
18th streets, northwest. Also, one death, Mrs.
southeast
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ANOTHER LARGE IMPORTATION Of gentle
mems Kid Gloves, in opera colors and for street
wear, just received at Goldman & Steinbergs S,
corner It'll and GSets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

ANOTHER BILL foR A DIVORCE was fled in
court yesferday-Jane y. Bradley against A III.
Bradley. She charges THAT she married defen-
dsnt ON Capitol Hill, and he deserted her, and
asks the custody Of he. child, and to be restored
10 her maiden name-tsn Doren.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

PENSsyLvANIA AVENUE presents a gay and
animated appearance to-day. Crowds Of strang-
ers are arriving every train, and several stores
and private houses are being decorated with
flags, transparences, SC. Permission has been
granted by the board Of public works to many
persons for the erection of stands in front of
their premises and many are being put up. The
long stand on center market space is completed
and will accommodate several hundred specta-
fors.
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ANOTHER APPLICATION FOR INJUNCTION
AGAINST TIE e. X q. CASAL-Yester,iay the
iohowing Georgetown millers: Messrs James S
WEIGH and VIM. h: Tenney. through Walter u.
Davhge, aud Shoemaker and Burrou chs
through Joseph n. Bradley. jr.. filed similar
applications Tor Injunction to that filed by A,
Ross Raw 4 Bro. TO restrain the Chesapeake &
Ohio canal company from cutting of water from
their respective mills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

DEPonTs made with the German American
Savings Bank to-day draw interest from date,
per cent. paid in ordinary deposits, snsl 8 per
cent ON the average daily balances 81 business
accounts Open this evening until p. m. tn
receive deposits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

THE BOARD OF HEALTH met last night and
Dr Verdi, the health officer, presented the re-
port OF Inspector Ludington on the condition of
the hsh wharf, foot OF 18th street. Mr.. l.. saws
the wharf is not properly constructed. a large
portion OF i being upon the land, and the slime
Of the hsh Is not carried of by the water; re-
TERED 10 the attorney of the board. A commu-
nication was received from Joseph L. Smith in
reference to sanitary rules, also complaint of
condition OF alley in square 30e; referred. Dr.
Verdi moved that the secretary communicate
wah the physician TO the poor of the first
county district in reference to the closing of
nubhc school on account OF the prevalence of
the smallpox among it, pupils, none OF which
eases had been reported to the board; carried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

STRANGERS IN THE cry should not fail to,
zee fbe Sstsdos Ga->tfe Tomorrow. Col. Florence
promises extra attractions for THIS number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

FINE FuLL DREss SUITS, kid gloves. scarfs,
ties, bows, shirts, and underclothing, at greatly
reduced prices
ROMAN & Cox. III lib street
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FINE wHIrE SHIRTS, from si.Jo to %, at Ro-
man 4 Coxis, 507 18th ST.
THE COMMUNITY at large appreciate the use
fulness Of Singers Sewing Machine. I'D
foR THE IxAuerRArIoS BALL1Kid Gloves,
1911 Pa. avenue. bet. 10th and 18th SITS.
ANOTHER LAReE ISroRrArrox of gentle
mems Kid Gloves, in opera colors and for street
wear, just received at Goldman & Steinberg's,
corner 7th and Gsts.
FINE FULL pREss SUITS, KID gloves. scarfs,
ties, bows, shirts, and underclothing, at greatly
reduced prices
ROMAN & Cox, 5o7 stb street.
FINE SwALLow-TArL DRESS CoArs, an sizes
3 IOii Pa. avenue. bet. 10th and 18th sts.
FINE REApy-MApK CIorHrNe.
Fine Furnishing Goods.
Fine woolens, and fine garments to order.
One Price Only.
GEO c. HESSrxe, No. 40 Seventh ST.
For THE ISAreURATios-FuIl dress or swal-
low tail coats, price from SIS to $50, black and
white dress vests, price from - TO o.; black
doeskin dress pants, price from s. 70 si25e; at
EIsENAN & Bros,
} Jo5 9Th street, May Bulldog.
We ADVISE all our readers to purchase their
teas, oofiees, -four, and line family groceries at
saving q large per centsge, as Mr.. Bowling
always sells at New York prices.
Jusr RECEIVED.
White Shirts at S1.00. White Shirts at Sl.15.
White Shirts at SIPS. White Shirts az 81 90.
White Shirts at S1.5o. White Shirts at $3.50.
A. STRAus.
1011 Pa. avenue, north side, near nth st.
ASK YOUR GROCER for Dooley's Yeast Powder.
the best baking powder for preparing biscuits,
rolls, bread, griddle cakes, waffies, &c. Depot
50 New ST., n. Y. At retail by all grocers.
CURE FOR COU6H OR COLD.-As soon as there
Is the slightest uneasiness Of the chest with diff
hculty of breathing, or indication of con Oh
take during the day a few "Byoscas Bronchial
Troches." eos
PONDS FxrRAcT-FOr twenty-five years the
Book. p io.o5
SOUND FEET beng Indispensable to health
ana comfort Thousands Of persons come from far
and near to visit DIR. White, the well-knovn
Chiropodist, No. 6S5 18th street, opposite the
treasury, for relief from corns, bad nails, &C.,
and advice Is to suitable shoes.
TIE NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK, corner of
New York avenue ard 18th street, paws per CT
per annum on deposits for each calender month
BANKING hours, 8 to 4. Saturdays, to and
Oe. N3, litl6
WILCOX q 0IBB's SEwrNs MACHINE The
celebrated Bazaar Patterns. Agency at Chas
Baum's h0opskirt and corset factory fth street
Intelligencer Building. l0,2s
THERMOMETERS and Barometers are repaired
ana made to order by Hempler, near AZ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

FINE SwALLow-TAIL DRESS CoArs, all sizes
and prices, just received. A. SrEAUs,
l0li Pa. avenue. bet. 10th and nth sts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

For THE IxAueuRATIoN BALL--Kid Gloves,
latest shades. A. STRAUs.
5 lOiI Pa. avenue. bet. 10th and nth sts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

THE COMMUNITY at large appreciate the use
fulness Of Singers Sewing Machine. 1,5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

FINE wBITE SHIRTS, from si.jo to %, 81 Ro-
man 4 Coxis, 507 18th ST.
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SILvERBERo'8,
METROPOLITAN DOLLAR STORE.
3Is SEVENTH STREET,
I'HI RAPIDlTr ASSR E4sE WITH wHICH

1'Hr RArIDl1H 1tSSR Sss ssE WITH WHICH
are removed and the fest relieved, u ailips, from
Bynions, b:d Nails, &C., q d. WHITES tstsb-
quite ssrprisine TO Dsrsons unsccustomed % bic
method q oDsrsaings shich . entirely diasrsnt from
the old time practice Of tearing OF the toe
nail or lancfne deep into the bunion, disreoSn0iy
painful method, end one which obliged The sulsrsr
70 90 shoele, and semetimee erutcheo, for weeks
- g n.ss z iss - lss.s.t c,a assi.l ~ Or.
without COMPLIANT; there little = no DGis, no Io
Of time, aAd none bat suiaab1s Shoos - Wcrn, t.
treatment, even - exes0e coees, e0octD Derfect
esrei though The test being veed constantly Cor1s
nttins shees, - indosrsss les!on. thak there is
fact that thousands Of psrUons nany of ~ 49,
nost honored In public apd Vriyste life, cone ffS@
Tar and pscr 20 yistt Dr. Whiteb EGtablisk1nsnf 10
many Of whom Dr.. white has unsolicitsd DsE1is;ion
90 re1ok. fGtr
m CgENIEeaAA, aAfTER,
txA: 10ll street, bstween Dtn and nm,
TIE eyetng style q troa1wey BLOCK, and ~
IreDare1 g fcrnish New Hats mads 20 crder on
ehen 81 rAodel cid styiss; cleo, an asssst.enf -
Yslt A.ss Tor sale. % rsasossbis tsrm fs-tr
NOTICE TO TIE PUBLIC. - =
The yirs@ Sunday night !s.t having damaged
sxtept = 20 reuaer 4 mpo.be 70 90 bosinsa there
ers that ready 70 receive eli sccounte = veil
STORE, No. 63e Pennsylvania avenue.
fAet G0rrHELF, BEHREND CO.
tRepublican)
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FINE REApy-MADR CLOTHING.
Fine Furnishing Goods.
Fine Woolens, and fine garments 20 order.
One Price Only.
GEO. c. HENNrSG, No. 40 Seventh 81.
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For THE INAUGURATIoS.-Full dress or swal-
low tail coats, price from SIS to $50; black and
white dress vests, price from ~ 10 o.; black
doeskin dress pants, price from s. 10 sl2.5o; at
EIsENAN & Bros,
, J0J 9Th street, May Bulldog.
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a STRAUS,
POPLAR CLOTHING house,
loll PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
Between 10Th and IIth streets,
fesr Third door from nth street.
ALWAYS FRESH ATTRACTIONS
Though it would seem that the One Dollar Busi-
ness ,s now as near perfection A. possibly be.
and that II was 10 tell you would sell goods worth
me humhue. still am bound to cali your stten.
LADIES' ENTERTAINMENTS
inst received by which. in all respect. will chal-
ienge your admiration, and you certainly will be
wonder struck if told that they
ONLY ONE DOLLAR EACH
also have been enabled, through the failure of q
large jewelry establishment lay before you very
handsome and large
ASSORTMENT OF JEwELRY,
From cents Up 20 %, which, in point Of finish,
from one dollar up will NOT tarnish, and are var.
rsnted for twelve months. They consist of about
lo :. Gents, Studs.
70 . Cent? Pins.
Us Ladies' Sets.
Crosses, Charms, Locke,s, Necklaces, Rings,
Br5 sS iet Rnobsr and Jet Goods, &c, &C.
One case Lsdies' Iron Frame Hose, standar
One case British Half Hose, Of the quality so To-
vorably knewn, three pair for 81.
As heretofore, I shall always endeavor to desc
your Kind fsyors, and you viii always get your
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We ADVISE all our readers to purchase their
teas, coffees, -four, and fine family groceries ar
the American Tea Store, corner tn and l SITS
You will get the finest quality of goods, besides
saving large per centage, as Mr.. Bowling
always sells at New York prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

ASK YOUR GROCER for Dooey's Yeast Powder,
the best baking powder for preparing biscuits,
rolls, bread, griddle cakes, wafies, sc. Depot,
SO New St., n. Y. At retail by all grocers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-03-01

Cure FOR CoUsH OR COLD.-As soon as there
is the slightest uneasiness of the chest with diff
hculty of breathing, or indication of cough.
take during the day few "Byo,ca's Bronchial
TrocLss.o eo3
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PONDS ExTRAcr-For twenty-five years the
peoples remedy, for what? See Ponds Extract
BOOK. 2l0:95
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JUST RECEIVED.
White Shirts at S1.00 White Shirts at Sl.15.
White Shirts at SIPS White Shirts AZ ~ 90
White Shirts at sI.50. White Shirts al g.. 20.
"A. STRAUs.
1011 Pa. avenue, north side, near nth st.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-03-09

Some people have n foolish idea that because
Athing comes FROM long distance off, that single fact
mAkes IL he than IL procured here Leaving
out all other considerations such that
nome Industry and keeping money where it will do
good We arc prepared to that greater
faction will be derived by having is needod made bv
some OF our own artists than possibly be IL the
article iS ordered from the North Take for instance
the many badges, rosettes, regaliaa etc. worn on pro
essSioa days. Yoa have to make up your mind long
beforehand about sraev what want you oend your
money With your order, and you eventually receive
your goods and find they ade OF inferior material
Hrd AK 'Ss what you dcsirO. On the other hand by
eAnE on Mrs Doherty 90 Canal street. you arc shown
samples you con choose your materials, hayo them
made mp to suit yourself pay for them when thoy are
sssrsS and get exactly the thing from 90 to IS per
cent lesS than by sending North it. In view OF the
near approach of St. Patrick day. these considerations
arc worth thinking over Go tomorrow and order what
you need, don't wait till Friday or Saturday
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-03-09

THE REST Is LEATHER OR PRuNEILA.n-
Alas! great deal of tho material which pov.adava
goes to mako up boots shoes has little claim to be
called either leather or prunellathat of genuine
stamp and hence the general which pre-
walls in certain quarters The temptation and dispo
ston to buy any article that is cheap gives unprnc
pied dealers an opportunity of palmlng of worthless
leather upon those who do not give the at
tention which the subject demands The sufferers by
this fraud are for the most part people thoSo
occupy medium position in lfo But the rich do not
always escape 1t is a lasting disgrace somo manu-
facturers b at they cOnniye they do participate
In those frauds But both rich and poor have q sure
remedy-an that is to deal only with reliable men
suoh AZ L. E Meehan 40 Claiborne street. opposite the
Market, whose attention to the minutest details both
Of material and workmanship is evidenced by the
steady increase in his business.
The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-03-09
Friday az o Fast Day.

Everyone, presume, is aware that Sun
day is but weekly repetition, through the
year, of Easter day; for the Apostles trans
ferred the sabbatical rest from the last to
tue trst day OF the week to commemorate our
LORD resurrection. Now, similar spirit
consecrated, from the beginning of the
Church the sixth day of every week as day
! OF humiliation, in continued remembrance
of the day wherein He was crucifed.
From the beginning, Friday was kept as
a fast, and that of 80 strict observance that
the blessed martyr, Fructuosus, Bishop of
Tarracona, in Spain, when led to execution
| in 259, though standing much in need of
refreshment, refused to drink, it being FRI
day and about ten of the o'clock. The motive
for this fast, as well as of that on Saturdays,
the remains of which yet exist in the OBJ
servance of these two days as days of alb
stinence, is clearly stated to be what 1
about the year 4Os. For, writing to De-
centius, he says: "On Friday we fast on
account of our Lords passion. Saturday
ought not to be passed ever, because it is
included between the sorrow and the joy
of the season. This form of fasting may be
observed every week, because tho COM
memoration of that day is ever to be OBJ
served" julius Pollux, in his chronicle,
says of Constantine: "He ordered Friday
and Saturday to be honored: that on ac-
count of the cross Tor crucifixion) of Christ,
and this for His resurrection.
In after ages, this custom was rigidly OBJ
served, as learned ard pious living au-
thor has proved by examples. In an old
French poem upon the Order of Chi valry,
Hue de Tabarie informs Saladin of the four
things which true knight should observe
one ia abstinence or temperance. He then
says: "And to tell you the truth, he
should on every Friday, fast, in holy re-
membrane. that, on that day, Jesus Christ
with lance, for our redemption, was |
pierced; throughout his life ON that day |
he must fast for our Lord" 1t is recorded |
in old memoirs of the Mareschal de Bou-
cicaut, that he held Friday in great rever-
ence, would eat nothing on it which had |
possessed life, and dressed in black to com
memmorate our Savior's passion. And,
hence, on the other hand, the people of his
time held it for one of Robert le Diable's
worst characteristics that he elected that
lays fast.
This powerful association of one day in
the week, with the lesson oe meekness and
forgiveness which we have seen its proto
5ype inculcates, and this one day observed
With humble devotion, in honor of mans
must have kept alive a truly
christian spirit, or at least have acted as a
cheek, Statutory and powerful, upon the
course, otherwis unrestrained, Of Passion
cardinal Wiseman's Lectures on Holy Week.