The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-12-23

-"The day 10 dark, and cold and
dreary.n
And immigrants too numerous to
Now plaster your house; mortar
too plenty.
Now let some bull-whacker come
forward as Hamlet.
The Trinity now raises a stake, or
at least crawls up u foot or two.
Persons must not expect an inter
esting local column such weather M
this. We can't swim.
Instead Of a benefit, as intended by
our good Uncle Sam, the postoilce
here Is nuisance.
The rain II falls upon the just and
the unjust; and 1t ripeneth their fields
to the harvest. Where's your UNI
brella?
The ladies' bazaar last night was n
decided success, Notwithstanding the
inclemency of the weather.
Reduction of rates in freights from
New York to Texas, by the Merchants
Dispatch Transportation company, will
commence to-day.
From present appearances Christ
mas will be n cold, disagreeable day,
and we fear the street procession will
have nasty time of It,
in the schools of Massachusetts
drawing is made compulsory; thanks
to the new Constitution, we of Texas
are yet allowed to "stand pat"
The friends Of the Lamar Street
Methodist church are requested by the
committee to bring in all presents to
the church early Friday morning.
-"Cleanliness is next to godlness,n
saith Holy Writ. TO pave the way ia
the step second named, consult Wilson,
of Elm street.
Several candidates now appear up
on the streets with their pants stuffed
In their boots. Nothing can curb the
Irresistible energy of a candidate.
The reduction of salaries of the
Mayor and City Marshal didn't make
u bit Of difference-they set up the
cigars yesterday the same as ever.
Wheat was trifle stronger yester-
day, owing to light receipts-the re.
suit of the bad weather now prevail.
Ing. Texas No. sold at 81 per busnel,
strong.
Professor Bauer will direct the mll.
steal exercises of the coming sanger.
fest of the Turnverein. The conduct
Of the affair could not be in better
hands.
--This weather makes a Christian
feel as though he wouldn't care two
cents If the news of his mother-in-
laws death were suddenly announced
to him.
That splendid wine for sale by
Bohny & Reik, corner CT Commerce
and Market streets, is recommended
by the leading physicians of Dallas.
Truly do the countrymen frequent
Dallas; be their habitat east or west of
the Trinity, here they must their mar
ket find. Our streets yesterday were
thronged with the sons of the soil
making purchases for the holidays.
The Ladies' Bazaar will set lunch
at Fields Theatre to-day from IL A. NJ.
to l p. NJ. Lots of nice things have
been prepared aud the most fastidious
tastes can he satisfied. Be sure to go
If you want to do the inner man good.
Reed e Lathrop have a varied as
sortment of goods suitable for the holt
days. Their handsomest articles are
being rapidly disposed of, so if you
want a choice present go at once and
get it.
Don't let the Oppressive barometer
tempt you to suicide; should it, how
ever, don't select a place more than
ten blocks distant from this office
as the walking is terribly bad, you
understand.
--Raffles for big fat gobblers are the
order OF the day. AS the drinks are
taken between each rattle, and the
rafilers ars multitudinous, not few of
the successful competitors find their
winnings exceedingly weighty before
home.
The Peak Family of Swiss Bell
Ringers will commence three nights
engagement tonight at Fields theatre.
Burton Stanley, the greatest female
impersonator In the world, is a great
attraction in the troupe and should be
seen 10 be appreciated.
Prof. George has almost finished
decorating Lively hall for his grand
New YEARS. Eve masquerade ball. The
room presents an extremely neat and
appearance, and reflects
credit upon the good taste Of the Pro-
lessor.
-Howe's Great European Circus
will positively exhibit here on the fifth