Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-04

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t,sgton, d. g., March 4, lS7S--lu:So a. u. -
In the Middle States rapidly rising barometer.
brisk to fresh north to west winds. colder MA
cloudy or partly cloudy weather will prevail,
with light SHOWS in northern portion.
ST, PAUI's CHURcn.--This already bcanl
fol church has been still further adorned ly
The putting in Of stained glass windows through
out the building. The work has been done at
a cost of upwards of 500 under the direction
and at the entire expense oithe Indies Sewing
and Mito Society Of the church The widows
arc twenty seven in number, aud are among
tho most beautiful specimens of stained glass
ever seen in this section Of tho country. They
combine many bright and beautiful colors and
do not interfere with The proper lighting OF
the church. Some Of tho windows arc cspo'
cially ornamcnlcd, bearing sundry RELIGIOUS DO,
vices, such az crosses. chalces, the Lamp OF
Cod &c., and insc,i ptions denotng their mem.
orial character The Two ut the cast end OF
church, ara designed as memorials OF Mrs.
Sarah Mclean aud Mrs. Emily q. Wheat,
both of whom were formerly treasurcrs OF the
society. Two others in the south wall are 10:
sctibei ~ memorials to James Entwisle sr., and
James Ii. Reid, both formerly prominent
members of the church. The windows were
put up by Mr. w. w. Vaughan. Of Washing
tou, aud reflect Great credit upon him.
The cid high lacked seats in the galleries arc
bs ing removed to afford an unobsructod view
Of the windows. and improve tho general ap'
poaranca of tho evidence. The ladies OF tho
society deserve the gratitude OF every member
of st. PAul's congregation Tor tho very hand
some addition which they have made TO the
attractions of the church. Large numbers OF
prrsona have visited the church to inspect the
windows and all pronounce them beautiful.
CHURCH SERVICES YEsTERDAY.-Rt. iev
i. Nj. White arrived here Saturday evening,
and yesterday morning at St. Johns Chapel.
West End, ordained deaoons j. H. Lloyd and
II. H. Derby as priests, and confirmed Dlne per-
sons. Ia the afternoon he confirmed eight per.
sons at St. Paul's Church, and at night twenty
six at Grace Church. 10 St. Paul Church,
yesterday morning, the rite OF baptism was au-
mi.1istcrod to one person. Rev. G. A. Smith as
sistel in the services there in consequence OF the
ipdispu,sition of the rector There were no SER
vices At Christ Church last night 10 order that
the congr. cation might attend the confirmation
at Grace Church. In the Union Presbyterian
Church Rev. DIR. Ewing. of Hampton Sidney
College, preached both in the morning and at
nipht. la the NJ. e. Church Rev. A. j: Por-
Ter, =. T., preached 10 the morning. and heV.
DR.. keudrick, the we'll known temperance lee
lurer, ct night. The pulpts OF the other
churches we're occupied by the resident clergy.
Y yesterday being tho first Sunday 10 the month
services were held 10 most Oh inc
churches Owing to the cloudy weather IN the
tho attendance at the morning services
at all the churches was small.
AUNT Polly BAssEr's" YANKEE SING.
IN SKEwI. "-''Auut Polly" and the YANKEE
Singh SkewI' will appear at Sarepta Hall
Oh the evening of Friday OF this week.
This entertainment has been great sue
cess in Washington, 'ye; skcwl' having ap
reared twenty. six times to delighted audiences.
1t represents an old fashioned singing school,.
The chorus will BE- selected from "ye young
folk" Of this city. "Jedeehta. Aunt Polly.S
bic boy" takes the part of the Ounce, and Is
said TO be onn of the best facial artists now De-
fore the public. The singers will all DO ~ the
costume of ''yc oIden tyne There will Do
benefit 10 one or more OF theclty ohurcnos ID
this enterprise. The entertainment Is highly
humorous, yet innocent, 500 that all can ENJOY
o good laugh without fear OF ottencs For lur'
Their particulars see advertisement.
"Reformeln will be presented ut oarepta
Hall tonight. Tho play is thrilling five act
drama, and tho company is said to be hrst
lass one, many of them having appeared at lho
opening of tho hall, on the 18TH anu l'Sh OF Jan
usry last, --.-.
FIRE.-.Ihe alarm OF fire ut twenty minutes
of three clock this morning was caused by the
partial burning of the framed dwelling oil Capt.
James IT, Webster, or the police 1orcc,
situated Oh Tho north aide OF Wilkes, between
Fairfax and Royal strpts. The fire originated
directly under lhe root near the chimney 10
the back building, but by the exertlons OF the
firemep, and chiefly owing to the promptnesa
of he Relief Hook and LadderCompany and the
Columbia Steam Fro Engine. the flames were
som pietal1under control 10 about fitteeumlnutes.
and The building saved. The lire Is supposed
10 be the sork of wu inceudiary, but may have
been accidental. The lire department was 10
charge of Warden s. A. Green, Chief Eogl-
nccr Leauheater being temporarily absent from
the CITY, Tho loss ia small, and tully covered
bv an insuaanos Of $500 10 the Alexandra To-
surance Company, OF which MIR. Geo. WISE IS
the agent.
CORPORATION CouRT--,]E0gc 4. ~ Lo2e
and wife VS.. Began OF ais:
report OF commissioner OF sale 1led ana de'
cree confirming same and directing, conveyance
of property upon payment or purchase money.
City Council OF Alexandria filed and cross bill
filed by same. .,,
License to kosp An ordinsry at Fishtown WAS
granted TO VIM. Bird.
Joseph &. Moore and Samuel Dorsey was ex-
onersted from tho payment Of capitation tax on
account of bodily in1irmity.
The Commissioner of Revenue iile-t his report
Of inspection OF the Motett registers ana sales
of liquor by retail, for tho month Of January.
The Court adjourned till tomorrow morning.
at IL o'clock.
POLICE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OFFIcE-Jamcs
Pearson aud George Williams. both coIcrod for
disorderly conduct were put on the chsln gang
in default Of payment ot the imposed tlnc.
Ann Stewart, on complaint of her sister,
Mary Washington, both colored, for vagrancy,
was dismissed till to morrow.
A party of small boys for stoning the chapel
ou Lee street, were dismissed with reprimaDd
aud promise Of their parents to properly cor
rect them.
BOARD OF SUpERVIsORS.-A meeting OF
the County Board of Supervisors was held at
. o Nnurtho,1co in fhic citv n Aay