The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-08-08

Churchville road from corporate limits [
Spring Hill road, at cost Of 81 ,2O0-three
fourths of which to be borne by count,
To permit Board of Trustees of Publ
Schools to meet in council-chamber. Th
following were appropriately referred: T
furnish policeman at Depot; to purchas
broken stone at reservoir; to notify Vale
Turnpike Company that unless it repairs it
road from New Courthouse street to col
porate linits, steps will be taken to thro,
open the toll-gate; to ascertain how citizen
on Sears Hill can be supplied with water.
About Hogs-Mr. Gooch offered resolu
ton providing that no hogs shall be KEEP
within city limits after the LIST Of January
1879, and called for the ayes tand nays. l
was carried by the following vote: Ayes
Gooch, Berkeley, Todd, Crowle, Bumgard
ner and Evans. Ayes-Byers and Abby
Mr.. Evans explained that he had voted witt
the prevailing side in order that he nigh
move a reconsideration. The reconsidera
ton was moved and lost. After consdera
able parley, Mr.. Byers moved to rescind tn
resolution just passed. The chair very prop
erly ruled him out OF order, but an appea
was taken, and motion put and lost. [Fo
parliamentary precedent see Mr.. Burke's rul
ing in primary OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES motion
interviewed, you know.]
A number of petitions, &C., were present
ed and referred, among which was a COM
munication from Thos. Buckley, offering t,
furnish the city sawed slate for paving pur-
poses. The resignation OF j. S. Gillian a
magistrate was received and accepted, ant
J. H. Waters elected to fill the vacancy
The usual reports Of city officers were re.
ceived. That Of Chief Of Police showed re-
ceipts $223.55, and the Treasurer reported
floating debt at slS09.79.
OPEN AIR CoNCERTS.-Last Tues day
night the Stonewall Brigade Band inaugl-
rated its Summer series of open air con
ccrts. The beautiful 10: adjoining the Tay-
Tor property on Main street just opposite
Wilkes furniture establishment, was neatly
fenced, everything about it cleaned up and
newly whitewashed and the grass mown
smooth and even Arching tile entr ance
was row of lanterns and flags the whole
width OF the lot; in the centre high pole
was raised from which four lines of lanterns
were stretched, and the fencing all. around
was profnsely decorated with lanterns, flags
&c. At the rear of the lot a large stand was
erected and covered with flags and bunting.
In this the Band was seated, and from time
to time during two hours discoursed its
sweetest music. Around the stand were
rows of seats, ice cream tables, SC. When
the lanterns were lighted the general ap-
pearance was most beautiful, and notwith-
standing the threatening aspect of the
clouds, which deferred many, hundreds were
occupying the seats Or strolling around the
lawn at an early hour, and many remained
until the Band itself retired.
These delightful entertainments are to be
given regularly hereafter, once week, the
next one tomorrow, Friday night.
The admittance is only ten cents and re-
freshments are served at very reasonable
rates.
DECORATIo N.-There was an unusual stir
about Byers & Eakle's and Pages stores
yesterday evening, and the old men and
small boys gathered around in crowds.
There, right before their eyes, Mr.. Greiner,
the artistic painter for Gail & AXIS nam.
moth toba eco house OF Baltimore, was turn
ing out small angels with the skill of Ra-
phael. In less than half day he had hand
somely adorned both store fronts with the
trade mark Of the house, besides doing a
quantity Of splendid lettering. In addition
to this Mr.. Geo. Bartholomew, the gentle
manly agent OF the concern. has plastered the
whole town with ''Little Jokers,'' ''Scotch
SNUFF and flaming posters, so that from curb
stone to roof, half of the streets look like Gail
& AXIS private advertising boards. The
firm has certainly selected two energetic as
sistants in Messrs. Bartholomew & Greiner,
and if judicious advertising will gay, may
expect large return from this section.
FINE LAND IN MARKEr.-The property
offered Tor sale by Craig & Ransom Comr's
is one OF the most valuable estates in
Virginia. 1t offers unusual inducements
to iron manufacturers and can be bought at
a bargain.
W. A. Hudson, Trustee, offers for sale one
of the most productive and splendidipieces of
land in the Valley Of Virginia. It is rarely
that land of this quality is thrown on the
market, and we advise those who wish to
secure fine estate to attend the sale.
In this issue is advertised nice little
home near Winchester, Va, situated in a
splendid neighborhood, convenient to
schools, churches, &C., and altogether
most desirable little place.
HOME AGAIN.-Capt. Il. D, Ransom and
Hon. J. Marshall Hanger returned from
Europe on Tuesday last, having reached
New York in nine days after leaving Liver
pool. Mr.. Ed. Echols came in company
with them to New York, where he will re-
main several days. With other Americans
they travelled over the continent, through
England, Ireland, France, Germany, Switz-
erland, and other nationalities, visiting the
more prominent historical places and scenes,
and returning to their native land, more at.
tached to America than when they left
But they are looking we'll and enjoyed good
health throughout their trip.
OPENING OF THE LEWIS BROOKS MU.
sEUM.-On the occasion OF the opening Of
the Lewis Brooks Museum OF Natural
Science of the University of Virginia. Mr.
James C. Southall. A. NJ, LII. D., Of Rich
mond, delivered an address OH "Man's Age
in the World,' being introduced by Hon
A. Fl. H. Stuart, Of this city, rector Of thu
University. Messrs. Clemmitt C Jones, o
Richmond, have just published In a hand
some pamphlet the remarks of Mr. Stuar
and the address of Mr.. Sonthall-the address
being an able exposition of Mr.. Southall'
view that man is comparatively recent in
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