The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-15

through the South, and Mr.. Spencer
says, although Kentucky has long been
noted for its drinking procivities, she
will before the winter is over be the
Banner State in the cause of temper
ance,
BELLEVUE, KY.
A very large meeting was held in the
Bellevue Council Chamber last night to
hear the report OF the committee. The
committee made a written report Of
everything connected with the Taylor
Creek I'LL, showing the Commis sioners
in a very peculiar position. Mayor Gun
nison made few statements in regard
10 what he calls an outrage. Mr.. Maeder
also gave some light on the subject.
Several other speeches were made by
gentlemen of Bellevue, after which mo-
ton was made instructing the Bellevue
Council to draw on its general fund for
The sum OF $50 for their portion Of ofdelend-
ing the SUIT. The committee was also
instructed to confer with citizens
meeting to be held in Dayton, or if no
citizens meeting can be held, to confer
with the Councll OF Dayton.
DAYTON. KY.
A revival of religion is in progres q
the Methodist Church.
The funeral OF the late venerable A,
e. McArthur took place from tue resi-
dence OF his brother, Col. j. M. McAr-
thur. The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Reys. Spillman and Perry.
At The last regular meeting of Anchor
Lodge, No 30, A o. wv, Dayton. KY,
the following officers We're installed to
serve for the ensuing term by NJ. w. &.
Alh
Turner, q. R.; p. M. W Henry Havln
NJ. w., Frank spaetb; g. f., James
Mcdowell; h. o., Frank Stewart; f.,
John Hart; Receiver, John Maddox: g.;
John Ii. Daley; l. W., W. b. Pollocb,
y. W., -.
LEXINGTON. KY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Huntingdon, OF
Louisville, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. f.
X. Hunt.
General r. Lee Gibson, q member OF
Congress from New Orleans, is in the
city, guest OF Ii. I. Duncan, Sr.
Died-saturday, January 12, at his
home near this city, Mr.. James Dunlap,
aged about six y-slx, His funeral took
place from Chrisps Church Sunday at 3
O'Clock, and was largely attended.
MIR. j. Nj. Graves has resigned his po-
sitiOn as one OF the Supervisors OF the
County Assessment for State and Cuun.
ty Taxes, having faithfully and in sat-
isfactorY manner served the county of
Fayette for three years.
LUDLOW. KY.
The great event of the season took
place here last night by the formal
opening Of the new Armory Hall with q
musical entertainment, a sumptuous
banquet and grand hop. To say the
affair Was a most brilliant success
would be but family portraying the
dazzling scene. About 8 O'Clock Prof.
WarWOod opened the musical exercises
with an overture. Mrs. w. II. Bentley
followed with piano solo, which was
heartily encored. Mr.. }. IL. Bogart sang
"Don't you remember me r in his usual
artistic style; aIterward playing the
same air on The French horn. When
Nixon's band was Justify called for that
gentleman stepped to the front of the
stage, presenting Mrs. Thomas Price
and daughters; MIR. Charles and Louisa
Bentley; rs.Truesdale and daughters; !;
Jos. A. Savage, President City Council; !;
Lieutenant Jas. II. Barr, Chas. Venn,
Harry Daeget, Thos. Singleton, Of Gov
ingtop, and dozens Of others whose
names we could not get. The hail is a
beauty, built by James Nixon, and
rescoed by j. Grace, festooned with
evergreens and decorated with large
size medalions Of Washington and Lin
coin and the American eolors, and
lighted by five large chandeliers. The
hall being large one, while the happy
participants were discussing the good
things Of which there was an abund-
ance, the committee removed The chairs
from the center portion OF the hall, and
when The sumptuous repast was over
the band struck up the grand march
and, as If by magic, the banquet hall
was quickly changed into u brilliant
ball room.