Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-01

AMusEMENTs.- Tho complimentary bop CIV
en- by the lady friends of the German Gut
came off last night at Sarepta Hail. aod. ~ Y
peoted, was most enjoyable affair. Notblol
vas left undone to make this the event OF TOE
season, and that it was suooe ss was evidenced BY
tie lateness Of the hour to which e was kept 10
and the loathoess with which the dancers Loft
the hail. The dresses Of the ladies we're par
ticulary noticeable, they being exceedingly
andsome and 10 exquisite taste, and often was
it said during the evening that never before
we're gathered together 10 this city more
striking galaxy of beauty. the ladies, each and
every one, seeming to have chosen the color and
pattern most becoming to their respective styles.
The music By Prof Medleys band was unex
ceptional and was by 20 means the least attrac
tive feature of the evening. Refreshments were
farnished at intervals, and were relished With
an ayidity that attested their excellence. A
large number Of strangers, both ladies and gen
tlemep, we're in attendance. who were loud 10
their praise of the entertainment and all pres
ent e1 pressed regret that this was the last CT
tho "GermaD" for thier season.
The grand concert by the Urpheus Octeite
club. assisted by other talent, for the benefit OF
the Ladies u Mon Relief Association, will lake
place at Sarepts Hall to night The musical
authorities assert that the singing will be OF the
highest order and that = rare troat may be ex-
pected This together with tho worthy oD]ect
for which the entertainment Is given should Dill
tho hall from stage to door.
The Virginia Jubilee Singers will give q
matinee performance, At Sarepta Hall, to-mor.
row afternoon for the special convenience OF
ladies and children. Tho NATION and inmates
of the Female Orphan Asylum have beon lnVit-
ed TO be present and have been furnished with
tickets The entertainment will be an interest.
ing ono and we'll worthy of tho patronage OF
lovers OF music
On Monday night, the same ladies and gentle.
mon, who were So successful at the opening OF
Sarepta Hall, will render the beautiful drama OF
Reformed, or tho lnebristes child
U. s. DISTRICT CoURT-Juelge Il. W.
Hughes presidiag.-In tho matter OF tho Pc
tition Off. Nj. Osburo, ex' or. Of Joseph Lodge,
deceased. against Thomas H. Humphrey In
bankruptcy. by agreement OF parties this cause
was continued until tho decision OF certain
suit now pending between them 10 the State
Court, and az inju ncticn was granted restrain
ing Humphrey from selling or otherwise dis
posing of his property until the further order
Of the Court. .'..
10 the matter of tho petition Of Weisen6eld
& Go. and others against j. W. Hsmmersley,
jr.; 10 bankruptcy; order dismlsslng this cause.
Court adjourned until tomorrow morning at
10 O'Clock. -
FLowERs.-To the lovers of h>wers visit
to Mr. q. Rcincckor. who lives at West End.
near tho Stone bridge, will We'll repay them for
the walk BY constant engagements and add.
lions Mr. r. has now one Of the most complete
and best arranged greenhouses 10 tho neghbor-
hood and his flowers. which arc 10 endless va.
riety, are among the heslthiest and greenest and
most brilliant that arc grown by the florists OF
his city.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.-On Sunday oven
ing next new schedule will 60 into effect on
the Virginia Midland Road. The only change
affecting passengers from this city is that the
train which formerly left here at $50 p: m.
will leave at 10 q. NJ, and run through to-
Danville in nine hours. tho fastest train ever
run upon tho road. Close connections will be
made at each end of the line.
THE ARLINGTON SU[T.-The suit of Gen.
G. w. G. Lie, against Kaufman ct ais. for the
Of the Arlington estate, 10 Alexan-
dria county, which was set for hearing 10 the
u. s. Circuit Court, to-day, was postponed No.
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