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THE REMAINS Of the late Andrew Caroth-
eTs. who died at bis rancho near Sacramento.
California, on the 18th of December last. ia
the 10Th year OF his age, reached this city to-
day, ard their inteTment will take place at
Oak Hill to- morrow afternoon. Mr.. Car1,h-
ers was a native OF CEamberSburg Pa, but
SpeIt large portion Of his life in this city,
Tor many years working here as a printer,
(having Joined Columbia Typographical So
cfety in January, ISIS, and subsequently en-
gsging IN the grocery business He was the
faiheT OF the late Rev. A. G.. CarOthers of the
Assembly's Presbyterian church, 9Th and |
streets He left this city about twenty years
ago, and settled near Sacramento, where he
engaged in the dairy business. y large circle
OF his relatives AID friends reside in this
city.
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CLOTHING. 9.
The New Song Of A Shirt,

The song that sing IL a different thing
FROM b" sd that used our son hearts q wiring,
wh,n Hood mad. p,Iyerty huufer ard aiTt
In mottAlly knoN n In tie sorg ~ shin. 30
ny sons viii not resd so strihi nsly veil
The shirt that 0 nave no other can sh.me,
shirt Without fault, suspicion or blame.
Wrought ~ material - nrm and ~ me,
And - p-rfsctly moulded 20 tts design,
That D. MAJ could ever be such dunce
A. a. wear another, no woEe this once.
Gusset and seam are stitched by steam.
And there's Ne oOe.' on for men g dream
lID Sea'ii thu shirt & superior ne,
Ard feeli d unca mmonls uicc an ia
Ihst M, Re '.~'s rins oui any human lives,
Either u mothers, OF daughters, wiye-.
On the other hand then. you uudsntAnd
i That hat his [, n ~ - eareinl niorJ Planned
And keep b. ten pr s.renely hind,
u ~ Ne boon - eNsry vile
Who Nalues - lace and . quiet life.
Tor she mo has mt never fsrass
hcr lord atd master . hdgsf and fret
Wien the Earn eif thst IA uid b. a mantle q ea-s,
And IN ia e b"auty- l. neither % these
OF an All, mace shirt-not known - the be-tf
IL ts then clear. blessing O. men
This sflTt. ~ husr beauty inspires " pan.
1his N atChle@s ~ork % pr yrrssiFe art,
warranted perfect ga sNrFN par
Ard he " ~ has y ~ 10 " Ill eYtrnore sWesF
"1hs only shirt a. for - gcutlemsn's wear
And 80 sing e tha beautiful ching
That sriis All seas, ~. fr M fal O. -prinE.
I'y e. rrssr % No ~hD ku4vs
Tho sweet y'a,trICe, the O. aui rerUs0
That CONES from fhe wearing q first rate clothes
n yru inquire ypn 900 rud ~ e l.Hst
hteEpkGE 4 HENNING $. seventh street west
arg2l tr
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THE BOAT RACE TOMORROW AFTER
oN-TheTe will be an interesting boat
race on the Potomac river tomorrow even
ing at O'Clock, between rival fOur-Oared
crews OF The Potomac boat club. The crews
are: Shell SaraiOga-Wheatley stroke;
Doyle. 3 Barton. ?; BestOr, bow. Shell Ell
hOtI-N heeler, stroke; Barbarin, 3; Down
man, 2; Gibson, bow. The course will Ee
from the steamship wharf, just above the
Potomac boat house one mile down the river
and return. The clubOpinion is about evenly
divided as 10 who will win. Both crews are
very evenly matched, and have been in
training for some time, and a very close and
exciting contest Is expected. A splendid
view OF the race can be obtained from the
boat house, which will be thrown open to
friends OF the club. and the open porch will
be reserved for ladies, goOdly number of
WHO m VIII be present. IOr the o3rsmsn are
all fayOrittS
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Weather indications To-day.
,YYICE OF CHIP SIGNAL OYY1cHR,l


For the middle states and New England,
Increasing northeast tn southeast winds, sta
tionaTy followed by falling barometer, cool
6r, cloudy weather, and possibly light rains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

ARCHBIsHoP BAYLEY's RETURN-Among
the arrivals In New York on Wednesday by
The CunaTd steamship Russia was Arch
bishop Bayley, OF Baltimore, who 1t will be
remembered, went to Europe several months
since 10 recruit his failing health. Tue
health OF the archbishop is not much inn
proved BY his European travel. He was
very SICK at Intervals during the voyage,
and the passengers, Irrespective of creei
were quite solcitous for his welfare On his
arrival he proceeded to Seton Hall, where he
VIII remain for some time. 1t Is officially
stated that Bishop Gibbons, OF Richmoni
Will not assume duties as cOa6 lufor arch
bishop of Baltimore until the latter part of
OctOber.-lBdu. Sun, 2ed
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wHKS You sEE bright Baby pleased With i,s.lf
aud rybody eLe, DO sure thai DR.. Belle sby
eyrul has been used. Only IS cents Der bottle. II
ihP1Ovnp soma
49, x0Lj se.E1e nA ~ Haa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

~ Those who bought stock In the Phfla-
oe!phla centennial show will get back only
Sl.T5 on each share costing $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL-The
Cumberland NetcS OF yesterday says bat pro-
spective resumption of work at the mines
and on the canal make great change in the
appearance OF that city and gives il quite a
business aspect. The canal shipments for
the day were very large, about equal to the
best day OF the present season. The rates of
freight paid are not definitely known, but in
no case exceeded ninety cents to Georgetown
and ninety-fiv cents to Alexandria II is
stated. unofflcially, by operators that If the
uniform freight rates proposed by the canal
company can be maintained all will he well
but that no shipper will agree to pay them If
any other secures freights at lower figures.
The negotiations for the purchase of the
basin wharf, owned by Messrs. Walsh and
Mckaig. entered into at this city some
weeks since, have been satisfactorily con-
Guided, and the wharf will be tranEfe rred to
The canal company in consideration OF the
sum Of 800 y00O Messrs. Bannon and Ham
i'll, Counsel Millholland, Engineer Hutton
and Collector Wilson visited the wharf
Tuesday and took q general survey OF IL, the
engineer running lines, &C, for the title
deeds pow In course of preparation.
The canal hoard VIII meet at Annapolis
September 11ih.
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PERUVIAN SYRUP.
PERUVIAN SYRUP.
FROM A MERCHANT.

NORTH SEARsNONT, ME-, Sept. 2 $50.
nesr sr-lt YES Dte very great pleasure TO iufO rm
you Of u e ben, ht received from the If PERU-
WAN Sl kU L iu my own family. Ny wife. for the
past ten years. has been in feeble health-yery muca
detiltatGG generally. Last Spring che concluded TO
try a bottle If PERUVIAN SlkU 2, ana vas - well
pie ased with the result, Continued its until rhr
or four bottles hsd been used. che Is now IN bet
ter health than At any time for ten aud has
Crt ased IN weight frJ IN pounds to 1851 | have
employed physicians. and used great variety Of
patent medicine, 70 the extent Of hundreds of J.
lars aud know she r. ceiveG more benefit from the
PERUVIAN SfRUP than all the RESI- together.
N sales OF The Syrgp very large and constant
ly iLcrt aeine, and do not hesitate TO recommend
and even warrant Ii TO give abstraction. fyou desire
on are AT liberty TO use this communIc alton you
TT, as II Eiv. pleasure 20 recommend go good
sn art Gle 20 suff ring humanity
HCuIs truly, ITEIEL PEASE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

A Boy Run OVER AND HIS SKULL
FRACTCRED.-Last evening Jas. McGrath
abOutI years old. was run over by a wagon
near the corner OF 9Th and b streets south
east. The wagon was owned by Mr.. McCor-
m ok, and driven By a man named Grant
DIR. Ford was called, in and found that the
boy IS skull was fractured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

ILLNESS OF THE OLDEST PRyEsr.-News
mas been received here of the illness of Rev
Jonn McElroy, who has received the last
IIt1s OF the Catholic church at the novitiate
.ne Oldest priest In the United States, and is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23
CITY ITEMS.

JAMES Y. DAVIS Sons, 621 Pennsylvania
avenue, have introduced the Broadway fall
style silk hat, at SIS, Sc, 81, and SS. Also, "A
large variety of styles of hats for men, at rs
cents, 81, SIPS, S1.50, S175, 50, 81 so, 1915, 49,
So 80, "a, Si SO, So, SO, and 81. 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

uounc1s stpAIeUA CHAMPAGNE BErRis pro-
Jones. Tbes,s!y esrpsrts. Drawn 1T Miller 4
oeAioihG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

THE SPLENDID TRIP TO OCEAN CITY,
advertised In our columns, should be psrtic-
Ipafed in by all who Ire to enjoy fine surf
bathing and fishing, and TO iDhale the fresh
sea air. The fare for the round trip by boat
and rail- Is only SIS. Tickets and state rooms
may &c obtained al Office, No. 3, Metropoli-
dorsey Clagett, at the Board OF Trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

DETERGKNr.-The best known substitute
for soap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

SovEREIGNs OF INDUSTRY AT LAUREL,
MD.-On Monday evening the pres dent of
the District council Of this order organized a
subordinate council at Laurel, Md, known
as Laurel Council, No. II. K Wright New
man was chosen president, and j. II. Car
miencke secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

BLACk CAsHMEREs, black alpacas, black
Sarters, 90. Market Space; blankets, shawls.
hanneis, csssimeres for boys wear, sheetine
cotton, table linens, napkins.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued tn
[ Wiiiipo mo'nmund ana Louisa Kinsley; Jacob
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heir TO FoRTUSE.-The Easton VTJ
ltJi0Jl. published at Accomac, Va, saws.
We learn that Mr.. Joseph Savage, one of
Chino otes que Islands prominent merchants
Is in great good luck. His esiimable wife rs
"a ii TO have fallen heir to S33 200 through
relatives in Washington. ID. c. We hope IL
is true, and there appears TO be not the slight
est doubt OF Is, one OF the heirs, a brother TO
Mrs Savage, having already received his
al are in cash.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

1T IS CONCEDED that Hosfetter's Stomach
BnteTs are the most wholesome and potent
vegetable tonic ever manufactured; that
they are specific for debility, dyspepsia,
biliousness, and miasmatic fevers; that they
prevent as well as cure these complaints and
their complications; that they are not ''bad
TO take" and are utterly harmless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC.-We under
stand there are unprincipled grocers and
storekeepers who palm OFF On the unwary
purchasers Yeast Howder in bulk, or loose,
Tor The genuine DoOleI's Yeast PoiDder. For
The protection Of housekeepers and the pub
nc generally, we are authorized to state
1hat the genuine DOoley's Yeast Powder is
sold only In cans or bottles. Always refuse
10 take II, except in cans or bottles, securely
labeled. The fac simile signature of Dooley
Brother, the manufacturers, is plainly
printed on each label
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE Moon will
take place this evening. At the lime The
moon rises here she will be totally eclipsed
and invisible. AT about a quarter past seven
O'CLOCK a segment OF her lower left hand
border Will emerge from the shadow. Tee
middle OF The eclipse Is a. six hours fourteen
minutes, al which time the moon is In the
zenltn over the west coast of Africa a IiitIe
eSuth OF 1T. Paul de LOanda. AT the end %
the total eclipse (seven hours. thirteen min
utesl her zenith position will be nearly ovsr
The Island Of 81 Helena The eclipse ends
about O'Clock.
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Still Further Reductions.

FOR ONLY 4 FEW WEERS LONGER
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PERUVIAN SYRUP.
PERUVIAN SYRUP.
RESTORED TO COMPLETE HEALTH.

BROOKs, NE Sept z, $50.
Dear Sir-From early youth was in feeble heslt n .
trGublSd with humOr in nv blood, weakness and De-
bllity OF the system generally; unable 70 lab n
MUG h, and only at some ght business and then oay
with great caution.
Seven years ago the past Spring had a severe at
tack OF Dtphtheria, which left my limbs psraIs zed
and u.eless ard 80 unable to wax or even sit
up. Noticing the advertisement of PERUVIAN
sfRUP CONCLUDED to give il a trial. and to my
ert at 10Y soon found NV health improving. 1 con-
tiE ned the of the SYRUP until three bottles mad
been used and wa restored 70 complete health and
have remained TO this day.
attribute present health entirely to the use Of
PERUVIAN SYRUP, ard hold il IL high estima-
ton cannot speak too highly in its praise have
In several cases recOmmen dsd IL smil
to my ow n with the same good results
Yours truly, CHAs. L. PEARUY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

THE FUNERAL OF the late v. A GRAY took
place yesterday afternoon from the Cavalry
Be pist church, and there was large atten-
dance OF friends of the family and citizens
rev A. r. Mason Officiated, and after the
services The body was removed to the depOt
Ior transportation to Cleveland, Ohio. The
Sfand Lodge OF MasOns, employees OF the
fost once department. and Grand Lodge of
100 Ietnplars, were represented among the
pail bearers. At the regular meeting of
HOPE Lodge, No. II, i. q. q. T. on Tuesday
night, appropriate resolutions OF respact To
TIE memory OF deceased were adonfeh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

RELIABLE HELP for weak and nervous
sufferers. Chronic, painful, and Frustrating
diseases cured without medicine. Pulver-
machers Electric Belts the grand desidera-
tum. Avoid limitations. Book and Journal,
with particulars, mailed free. Address Pull
6,25,d&k1y
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SETH W. FOWIE SONS. ProprI4tors. SO
Hsrris6 n Avenue, Boston. Sold by all Druggists.
Pc pblets free. auC2J m sth
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BUILDING PERMITS issued by the inspec-
tor OF buildings:-G=Orge White, construct a
two story brick dwelling, 11th street be-
tween X and s streets northwest; 81 800.
Charles F. Entwisle, repair frame store
ard dwelling, 1th, between e aud North
Capitol streets southeast; $40. Anderson
street between Virginia avenue and ID street
southwest; S225. c. Ebbea, rerair a three
story brick dwelling, / street, between 2Jta
and 21st streets northwest; $50. Emanuel
Gordon, construct a brick store room, 18th,
between n and o streets southeast; $500. w.
III. ii. Cissel, two story brick stable, Ridge,
between 4th and 5th streets northwest; Stj01
Samuel Polk inhorn, repair a brick dwelling
I'd, between u and E streets northw west; Si2j
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-08-23

NOTICE TO MOUNT VERNON PAS
~ sENGRRs.
The Steamer ARROW, Capt. Frank Hollinsshesd-
Is the only boat allow ed 10 land passen- -
gers at Mount Vernon wharf. Pas SeS-H
sengers taking this ste amer which Is s8Ds,s~ses
connected with the aides Mount Vernon Associa-
ton srOid ridisT sNbslssc0 tkTss ssIles, by
other lires.
Roupd trip, sl, including admission to Mansion
and Grounds.
Steamer leaves Tth street wharf daily, Sunday eI
ceptedD ct q a N. and returns about .. N.
J. hcH. H0LLlNGSWORTH,
s1pt. Ladies Mount Vernon Association.
YEaHk HoLIIEGsHEAD, Str. Arrow. lel6 3n
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THE STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON
Il is making trips 10 G.BmOut ard Nv
Intern, diate landings dai SUNDAY GEO. ~
eIceptedl leaving her hRrf, foot Ofe>.7sS><>1se<
Ith street, at $50 returns about clock NJ.
Vernon Springs; leaving at DO O'Clock 9. M. aud
returning 81 clock m First trip fare. 40 oeLts
.. N. Fare, Is cents. Those going tie frt car
return on tie secO~d trip free Of charge. 90 EAT
CHILDREN's TRIP-Ohsldren viii he taken on
Saturdays for r. cents roCnd trip; adults, IS
Tickets viii entiie the holders e. stop OYER ~ the
usual landings until the return trip Of tha boat
good only on Saturdays. Children must in all case
be accompanied BY their parents sOo1e adult
friend.
TIE STEAMBOAT MARY WASHINGTON
can be Chartered for Excursions by applying on
board, or 20 @. Y. ATLKE, Agent, At No. 0l3 TN
p VI. TR0TH,
myB i'm President Of Company.
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A BROKEN LEG.-Yesterday afternoon Mr..
Robert Pywell fell from the wall of the Sec
ond Baptist church, on Sd street, between III
and i northwest, where he was engaged in
repairing the building, and broke his right
leg above the ankle. DR.. j. III. Suddarth rem
dered medical aid, after which he was c IN
veytd TO his house, No. 725 g street north
west.
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THE BIG ct" STORE.
e. LEWIS ! .. &C., 4....,.. I'd
No. II Bridge Street
Our epecfaltiss-FINE TEAS and COFFEES,
No Liquors. Propristors OF the Ophelia Segsr.
~TERMs CASH. RarS-tr

NEW OMNIBUS LINE.
y On and after this date will run a DAILY
LINE OF hrst-class conveyances from the sIssA
street cars, corner Pennsylvanis avenue E =
aud 9Th street east to Congressional Gem E16
terry and New Jail, leaving every 10 minutes. FaIe
fiveceDts.
sugl0 I'm GEO. W. KNOX.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-18
CRICKET.

THE BosTONIANs EASILY DEFEATED BY THE ST.
GEORGES.
: The Longwood club of Boston, and the ST. Georges
OF this city, played gamc of cricket yesterday ON
the grounds at Hoboken. Tho Longwoods took tho
first inning and disposed Of for 20 runs, Farley
making Z, one hit securing him @; Tyler, o; Mixer
not out; Walker 3, and Fay, Hubbard aud Dutton,
each Messrs. Jones, Train Lyon and Pickering
made nothing Three extras, leg byes, mado the total
30 The ST. Georges bowling very fine, Moeran
taking aud Giles wckets Fay caught u slip
by kcarncy and Lyon by Gracic the wicket
keeper. tho ST Georges commenced their innings
by sending j. H. Moore aud Moeran TO tho bat. The
former, ny good hitting, mado o. ana Moeran made
rapid score OFFS Two wides made the total lG, when,
ut one O'CLOCK terrific thunder storm burst the
valley and put stop to the game. While waiting Tor
cessation Of the storm dinner was served, and tie
players entertained themselves with songs stories and
pleasant conversation BY three O'CLOCK the ground
was covered with water but II dried up, and
attempt TO play the game made ut half past
three p. M but before the first ball delivered tho
rain storm burst out afrcsh.
Al hve O'Clock, however, the gamo was continued.
Moeran misJudgcd ball and was caught the first
ham took his pace and with Moore some splendid hits
were made, until the score reached 81. MIR. Moore
played brilliant inning Tor 33, there being two 3s
seven 20 and thirteen singles WhcthaIn made 81,
~, fifteen IS ana fifteen singles. kearney took
Moorc's place and made q good record OF 10
runs ono leg hit Tor being very good
Wheham's playing with Kearney admirable, ami
whom the ssumps were drawn both were not out Ono
bye, log bycs, widcs and no balls made the total
score 100 for two wlckets. The members of the ST.
Gcorgo'5 who did not bat were Messrs. Marsh Giles,
Mostyn, Saltcrthwailc, Watson, Graco and Nc
Donald. The umpires Mossrs. Jamcs Smith aud
5. Frank Crockett Tho wet ground inleriorcd with
the bowling OF tho Bostonans.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-18
PlTTSBURG RACES.

pirrsDuRc, Pa, July IT, 1871
The inaugural running meeting Of tho Iron City
Jockey Club opened this afternoon at Friendship Park
The attendance was large tho weather favorable and
the track in fine condition.
The first race was one mile DASH for all ages 500
to first and $25 to second horse. There seven
entries, us follows Gath, Probability Moses Primrose
Edwin A., Jack Harkaway, Patriot and Daisy Miller
AT the start the horses got away well together Al tho
quarter polo Patriot took the lead and it,
coming la first, Daisy Miller second, Jack Hathaway
third Time AN.
SECOND KAcE.--For PIttsburg Cup, Tor all ages; Two
and quarter miles; entrance SIS p p $500 added $50
to second and $25 TO third horse. But two horses
started-lnvoice and Kilburn. The latter took tho
lead and kept It for mile and halt, whom Invoice
passed him and won Time, 4:155s
The third was hurdle race Il miles, over SIX hur-
dies; $3.50 to rst $50 TO second 25 to third horse
The following horses d---Culpepper BIZ Mundy
Bay filly and Port Leonard.
AT the start Bill MuBday foil to tho rear while the
others kept close together and made the closest and
most exciting race OF the day. At the fourth hurdle
the horses side by side and eapod tho hurdle
gcthcr. Coming down the homestretch Port Leonard
gained the lead and IN FIRST with Culpcppcr
second. Time, 2:J0
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-18
TAMBORELLO.

HE WEATHER PREVENTS THE MATcH--A DE-
SCRIP ZION OF TIE GAME
The rainy weather Of yesterday afternoon caused
the posiponoment Of a match at tho Italian game Of
tamborclo between four Of tho Italian paone players
and four well known American handball and racket
players. Tho match ut tanborcllo which will
be played Tor the first time in this country
Will takc place, weather permitting at the
palone grounds Friday, az past in the after
noon. The Italian players Will bo Barroni Maestre
~ Martnc and Maesrc ~, considered DO "a strong
four. The American team will be James and Philip
Casey and Barney and Arthur McQuadc The Italians
VIII use their native tamboreIo, instrument ike In
structure TO the musical instrument OF similar name
and tho Americans will use English rackets The bali
will be an ordinary handbalI.
Az the commencement OF the game the four men
beng In their courts, the game will be opened by
pitcher delivering ball TO one Of the players as he
rushes down an inclined plane. The ball ID served
until II suits the player; II no strikes and falls ~
prope the boundary line between tho two courts
II counts one for the opposite side ball being struck
the limo " DO received by the player OF the
opposite side, either on the ay the hrst bound
he does not succeed IN this and propcing IL back It
Tor the other sido. II the ball is sent ovor
the bounds II counts ono to the opposite side. The
game played tho regular paonc arena and Ia said
10 be quite exciting Tho Italians have been practising
quite diligently among themselves but tho Americans
are confident Of winning
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-18
AN OLD TIME PICNIC.

There was hearty fun yesterday at jones' Wood Col
osseuin, where tho Nicholas Muller Association gave
their annual picnic There jollity among the
festive throns that dcaed the ahtnngs fash, and the
iperry laughter almost drowned tho thundcr's
Dancing, according to the circulars OF invitation was
commence at three O'Clock but owing to tho heavy
storm 1t much laer before the guests commenced
to assemble. At about five the arrivals were numcr.
ous and by the time tho lights illuminated the pretty
faces OF the ladies and the manly iorms Of their
corts-say at half past sx-the dancing floor full
The music was enjoyed even by those who
did not Ounce Tho Committee OF Arrangements
were active In making these pass oil PLEASANTLY.
From the assembled throng last evening was casy to
perceive that survival OF the old political clubs
OF the last regime but II higher socially and while
hlarty prevailed WA never 20 an abandoned degree
The ladies wcrc dressed In charming costumes, and
their escorts did not indulge freely In The flowing
bowl to ovcrstcp the bounds Of strict proprioty.
Late In the evening thors attempt 10 corner
Of tho vast pavilion to have little specchmakng but
tho ladies' OF the Nicholas Muller Association came
there dance, and dance thcy did, fairly overriding
their escorts, who were politically inclined