The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-11-27
HOME NEWS.

The heavy rains interfered somewhat
with the street preaching on last Sab.
The Union Monday Prayer Meetings
held during the past week in the rooms
OF the \. NJ. c. A., have been we'll at.
tended.
The lecture Of Col. Joe Meek, deliv-
cred in Museum Hall last Thursday
evening, was well attended and gave
general satisfaction.
Those wishing to be served with fish
that will delight the palate of an epicure
should leave their orders with Zeke
20, No l2O First street.
Persons wishing anything in the way
OF stoves or tinware should should not
1ail TO call upon Henry p. Hicks, corner
First and Salmon streets.
Rev. Mr.. Eliot entertained his congre-
CATION on Sunday evening with most
Interesting discourse upon the "City oi
Boston and its characteristics"
A meeting, conducted by Rev. Mr..
Chattin, assisted by the members OF
the Prayer League, was held on the
wharf on Sunday morning for the bene-
fit Of the sailors.
The splendid array of goods at the
White House furnishes customers a
good chance to make a choice that will
be certain to proSe satisfactory both in
price and quality.
The splendid meals served at the Au-
rorG Restaurant these rainy DAYS are
sure to put a man in a good humor with
himself and all the world, and send him
on bis way rejoicing.
J. Fleischner, I23 First street, holds
himself in readiness to supply persons
with boots and shoes, of elegant finish
ana splendid quality, at very reasonable
prices. Give him a call.
John Wilson understands exactly
what Is suited to the wants of his Gus
toners at this season. Step into his es-
adjustment, lO7 Third street, and he
will soon convince you Of this.
The immense stock of goods displayed
by Bradley, Marsh d Co. is undimin-
lshed, Notwithstanding the constant
rush OF custom. This enterprising firm
intend to keep the supply up to the de-
mand.
Miss Louise Irwin, the celebrated
mocking-bird vocalist, is now in the
city with apartments at the St. Charles
Our citizens will probably have an op-
portunity of hearing this wonderful
songstress before many days.
Gen. o. o. Howard's great lecture.
The battle of Gettysburg" drew a
crowded house at the Museum on Tues
day evening. The next lecture in this
popular course will be delivered on the
evening ofDecember lst, by DIR. NJ. May.
Mrs. f. +. Victor took passage on
board the Ajax, which sailed from this
port Tor san Francisco, on Friday, the
10th inst. We learn that the lady pro-
poses 10 spend the winter in our sister
State and return to the land of big red
apples in the spring.
Holiday goods i'm endless extent and in
finite variety may be found at the estab-
lishment of VIM. Beck d Son, Jos Front
street. Everything imaginable, from
baby carriages to printing presses, from
dolls to steamboats,, are here displayed
at prices within the reach of all.
The owners of the steamer Ohio were
so unfortunate as to lose overheard the
new donkey engine which was pur-
chased for her use at cost of $3.50, and
had but just arrived from San Fran
cisco. Efforts have been made for its
recovery, but thus far without success.
The Custom House building, in this
city, is completed, with the exception of
placing the iron fence that will surround
II in position. Its location will preclude
the possibility of its being used as Gus
tom House; il will be occupied by the
United States Courts and the Post Office
instead.
Fanny Morgan Phelps, the popular
manager Of Orc FinO Theater, has won
much applause for her efforts to enter
tain theater-goers in this city recently.
Each member of the talented and eff
cient troupe employed has host of adj
mirers, and many will regret the ter
minatiOn Of the brilliant and successful
season.
A fair will be given by the Catholic
ladies in this city, commencing on Mon
day, the 9TH of December, and continu-
ing until Saturday. 1t will be held in
Philharmonic Hall and the funds raised
will be used to complete St. Vincenrs
Hospital. The object is certainly a
most worthy one, and should, as il
doubtless will, make this one of the
the most successful fairs ever held in
this city. Contributions are solicited
from all portions of the State, the same
TO be addressed to Mr.. :. J. Mccormick.