Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-02-16

having prescribed the proper restoratlves, MS
patient was taken.home, and this morning was
reported to be in greatly improved condition
PIGEON SHOOTING. Pigeon shooting match
es-a sport introduced here during the present
winter-have become very much III vogue, ard
are INDUCED in frequently On Saturday after
noon last there was one between four geutlc-
mcu, one from New Jersey, one from West
mor!and county, aud two from this city, near
the south end of Hunting Creek bridge, the
birds rising at twenty one yards, and 1alling
within one hundred yards; the score OF which
was as follows:
Now .J.rs,v 900 10l Ole
Wostmorl,nJ lll.lU0-0ll-l
st Alexandria, OIL -oii ooo-i
ID Alexandria, 0ll-lll-olo-l
FIREMEN's PARADE From present lndlca-
tons there is every prospect that the proposed
| Firemen's narade next Monday will be com
plete success The Harmonic Association
agreed last last night to accept the invitation
| that had been extended them to participate
and will appear, masked, IN the line OF the pro
cession. Some of the employees Of the A. I.
r. Il. Go. have made application to JOIN the
parade, aud Formers brewery will be repre-
sented by the four large wagons belonging to
that establishment. The Mount Vernon Cot
ton Factory will also have representatives, 10
the line as we'll as the numerous other asSocla-
tons and trades heretofore mentioned.
PROF. Trips LECTURES. As will be seen
by az advertisement, Prof. Pripp's lectures in
Alexandria are to be delivered in the Mctho-
dist Protestant Church, Washington street,
beginning Tomorrow evening at clock, aud
to be continued on Wednesday and Friday
evenings of this week The opening lecture
will be on Louis Napoleon from his birth to
the Imperial Thrown proceeded by brief ac-
count of the thrilling Paris revolution OF Feb
ruary, lS4S, as witnessed by the lecturer.
number of our citizens have already secured
season tickets, and the course promises to be
very interesting one.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. The
weather yesterday was clear, bright, and, for
the season, remarkably warm and pleasant, and
large congregations were present at most OF the
churches No services were held 10 the First
Presbyterian Church III consequence OF the non
arrival from Washington OF Rev. Mr. Whittle-
sey. Bishop DogSett preached IN the NJ. T.
Church South, morning and nlght, to over how
ing congregations Mr.. Ryland preached 10
churches were filled by the resident clergy.
The various activities of the Young Mems
Christian Association were conducted as Usual.
LENrEN SERVICES. Lent will commence on
Wednesday next, Ash Wednesday. Services
10 the Episcopll Churches, during its contlnu-
auc,, vii! be held as follows
In ST. PauI's Church-On Ash Wednesday
Nnl DIV
and Friday at the same hour.
la Christ Church Ca Ash Wednesday at
II m, and on every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday mornings at L. N also every Tues,
day at =! p III. -
Ia Grace Church Every Monday, Wednes-
day aud Friday evenings at u p III.
TIE LIBRARY MEETING To.NlGnT. The
annual meeting Of the Library Company is TO
be held tonight which, it is hoped, will be
fully attended by the subscribers, aud thereby
proper degree of interest exhibited 10 the tu-
ture success of this very useful institution y
President and Board of Directors are to be
chosen, and arrangements for conducting the
Library perfected for the year, and 10 order to
accomplish these objects 1t is important that
all who take an interest and wish to see the
Library prosper should devote at least one
evening for its benefit.
FRESH FIsH.-Capt. Jerry Robb, arrived
this morning from The Gums with cargo
of about one thousands punches Of fine fresh
fish, which were sold to W. \. Johnston 4
Co.. the rock at SO cents bunch, and the
perch at % cents, and shipped north.
Capt. Jack HorSeman arrived this afternoon
from Arkudae with cargo, among Whcn
were herring, which were bought by the Alex
audria huck,ters for the home market.
SIDEWALKS. The Committee on Streets OF
the City Council will meet tomorrow for the
purpose of devisipg means by which owners OF
CITY real estate may be compelled to pave the
sidewalks in front Of their premises. Portions
Of some of the streets are now almost lmpassa'
bic ia consequence Of the mud on the SIDE
walks, aud anything that may be done by which
brick pavements can be substituted Tor the ex-
listing mre will be gratifying to the whole COM
munlty.
CONTRIBUTION TO MEMPHIS Rev.
James Carmichael rector of Grace Church,
Memphis, acknowledges the receipt OF $3.50
recently sent him for distribution among yellow
fever sufferers by students Of the Episcopal
High School, near this city,
JUDGE HUGHES to-day adjourned the U. 5.
District Court until the second Tuesday ID
March, instead of the first Tuesday, on account
of having to hold an extra term this month
which consequently limited his time in Nor
folk and made the change necessary.
NJ OTICE-All persons having claims against
~ the estate of the late Rev: WILLIAM
SPARROW vii; please present them, duly au-
thcntcated, to the undersigned during this week,
ut the Episcopal Theological Seminary. near this
city. or leave them NJ the bookstore OF Messrs
Entwisle WIN. f. SPARROW, Ex:rs
feb l6-6t l.. Z. SPARROW,
IMPORTED GOODS-Cross S Blsckwe!l;s
i Pottcd Ham, Beef and Tongue; also Pickles
assorted, Twaite & Bradshaw's Salad Dressihg'
La 4 Perrin Worcestershire Sauce, G. & B s
Mushr ,om and Walnut Catsup, Capers, Olives,
j. Dursnu. Olive Oil, French Mustards,, &c