Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-11
Alefan0rla Qbazette
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY II.
The Governors Reception.

The Governors Reception.
Socisty has had her fair hands full this week.
for she has stepped beyond her usual sphere
of acti,n-'caed for new deal !"-aud taken
euberoatorial affairs under her especial patron.
age 10 manner so far unprecedented 10 the
history of the State. And who shall say that
she has not thrown potent spell and lent an
added charm aud prestige to the public demon.
stratiou made in honor Of Governor Holiday
Parades, speeches, musketry, big guns and
shouts of public acclamation. are all good things
10 their way and have fttiogy taken the lead
on this occasion, in rendering tribute to one
whom all were ready to honor. But, when the
fairest daugters of Virginia came from tar aod
near to meet and greet the new Chief MaglS-
trate upon bis yet untrodden path, 1t was an
eloquent and unexpected testimonial, grace.
ful compliment to worth and valor, which, IT
we Judge right, the gallant Valley Qirglnlan
will not value as the least among the laurels OF
the day. The inaugural ceremonies were by
far the most elaborate and imposing ever
known in Richmond, and the reception held at
the executive mansion. from to IL p. m, on
New Year 'seVening, was most brilliant affair
a noticeable feature of the evening was the per-
yading sobriety, deoorum and dignity of the
many puests-forNew Year s mig hit is not the So
berest time of all the year, and 1t is credita6io
fact that in response to an invitation extenoedt 10
the entire community there should have oeen
nothing discreditabe in the conduct OF any one
present.
m;ttee Of recentiop. in concert with the ladies
from distance, we're Mrs. w. Russell Robin.
son. Mrs. John Dunlop, Mrs. Bradley T. John.
son. Mrs. Edgar Garnett, Mrs. James r.
Branch, Mrs. Alexander Cameron, Mrs. Philip
HaxalI. Mrs. James II. Dooley, and Madame
De Sibourg The ladies visiting the city, as
special guests of Governor Holiday wero Mrs.
General Meem, Mrs. Captain Meem, Mrs
William Baker, and Mrs. General Echo!s. But
Mrs Mason, the sister of the new Governor,
was par excellence the mistress OF ceremonies,
and gracefully shared the honorso OF the evening
with the brilliant galaxy of compeors, who were
ready to assist her 10 the position or hostess.
Among the distinguished guests present we ob'
served DR.. Hoge, DR.. Peterkin-and other
members of the clergy-Judge and Mrs Mere
ditb. General and Mrs. w. II. 1. Lee, Mrs.
Writ Robinson, General Heth, General WICK
ham, Colonel Thomas Carter, DIR. and Miss
BarksdaIe and many others whom 1t IS lmpos
sible to mention. The halls and parors were
brilliantly illuminated and decorated Wtn lOw' 10y
ers and appropriate banners, &o:' &'. Inc
music flowed in graceful accompaniment to the
other attractions of the evening. and nothing
was wanting to complete the ovation 80 hcaru'y
offered to the new incumbent OF the Executive
Mansion. .-Richn,ond Sunday Transcript.
A SN,pEA MINUTE. The New Orleans Plca.
yune priuts the following:
& tN oh
ed in this country was recently achieved by
Gentleman long resident of this State, and
the owner Of some of the largest plantations,
sugar and cotton. For years past tho exploits
of this gentleman have been regarded With the
highest admiration and wonder in all sporting
circles Leasing out his splendid sugar estates
on the Te,he, he has received the privilege OF
occupying shooting box, which he calls bis
'snipery,' where he spends every year month
or so. to enjoy without disturbance his favorto
amusement Of shooting this foe and agile bird.
which abouuds on his own and the adjoining
plautatioos. The results OF his sport and skill
10 past years have been frequently referred to as
wonderful. TO bag 800 snipe-on the wing OF
course-a day has been common achievement =
common for him, but never accomplished oy any
other sportsman. Ia his last enterprise, how
ever, he surpassed his previous exploits by deYo'
tag six successv; days TO THIS spoft. hc Ic'
sut was bag of 1860 sDipe. Allowing SIX
hours per day to the hunt, this would give y
snpe minute, which is about tqua! TO the
hoe killing operations of the great slaughter
houses Of Chicago. Besides the pleasure and
pride Of such an achievement, the robust up
pearance Of the gentleman by whom it wal
performed, when we met him yesterday on our
streets, attests the happy effects upon his
physical condition Of the exercise and excite,
ment of bis Mimrodian enterprise. TIC Will
return to his enjoyment Of tho luxurIes and
pleasures of his family rcsidenc, at Biar''z,
France. with keen and iovgorated relish anu
capacity of enjoyment.
MIR. Perrctt. reformed drunkard OF Orange
county, New York. was invited to take part 10
the play catitled, Ten Nigbtsin Bar BOOM;
and was 50 forcibly reminded of old times by >,
the counterfeit presentmcnt that no couidn