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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-28

CPRING OPENINGI
y SPRING OPENINGl
Just received this day per express beautiful
and well selected stock of the following goods,
which will be sold very cheap:
Ribbons, Ladies' Ties, Fancy Belts
Hosiery, Gents Ties, Buttons,
Rufhings Fans, Corsets,
Edgings, Velings, BUSHES,
Couture Pins, Kid Gloves, Head Ornaments.
A beautiful line of Children's Striped and
Plain Colored Hose, from l2l to 75c per psir.
An elegant three button Kid Glove. in light and
dark shades for 75c per pair. All the latest
styles of Veilings. Lsco Handkerchiefs only
6Oc; Silk Fringes; the best Soc Corset in town,
equal to what ia usually sold for 75c, at
NH u G.. e.. BERRY'S, 72 King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-28

The MAIL SOUTH BOUND connects at
LYNCHBURG for the WEST and Southwest,
and. at Gordonsville. with Ches. q Ohio 4. K.
for Richmond and West.
The Evening Express Southwark connects at
Dsnvile with r. s. D., for the Carolinss, Geor-
sia, Florida and all the South West. Through
sleeper to Savannah, Ga.
The Morning Express south bound, with
through sleeper, for New Orleans, connects at
Lynchburg for the West and South West, and,
at DanYille. for South. South East and South
West.
8. m. and Alexandria 90 g. M, daily, except
Sunday.
Passengers for MANASSAS LINE lesve
Wsshin gton 25 q. NJ and Alexandria 9 90 8.
m. daily, except Sunday. Returning, leave
Strasburg 90 q. M. and arrive at Alexandra
st 2 Is p m.
North bound trains mako close connections
with BALTIC. & Ohio snd BALTIC. & Potomac trains
to Baltimore Philadelphia and New York, and
to all points North and North West
The Ev'g. Exp. train has Sleeping car through
without change between Washington and Savan.
nah, Ca, by way of Dsnville, Charlotte. Co.
lunbis, Augusta and Port Royal line, with d.
rect connection to Jacksonville aHd Florida
generally.
The Morning Exp. Train runs sleeping cars
through without change between New York
and Lynchburg, and between Washington and
New Orleans.
Through tickets to the South and West.
feb 10 J. II. BROADUS, 6. T. A.
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STEAMERS.
DESUMpTION OF ROUTE.

On and after THURSDAY, February 14th,
VIM. H. Byles, will be run as follows:
Leave Alexandria EVERY MONDAY,
THURSDAY and SATURDAY, from King
street wharf, at half.psst seven O'Clock
g. IN, for Landings on the Potomsc as far down
as Nomin Leave Nomini EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, al o'clock,
ing. Freight received daily.
FEB II j. BRODERS s. CO.. Agents.
INLAND & sEABoAKD coAsrlNd CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-28
FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDING

The new and commodious iron sJ~A
steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON, iHSaszC
built especially for this route, leaves the com
BAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, 8.
7 O'Clock g. m, and Alexandria at 7.30 q. M;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY,
FRIDAY and SUNDAY. at o'clock p. M.
This company makes close CONNECTIONS 1t Al
eT o shd With thu the W W g. T. Co. fr FL h
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt.
meas and dispatch.
For further information apply to
T. A. REED, Agent,
tion rs Metropolitan Bank, l5th street opposite
the Treasury Depsrtnen Washington.
nh 10 SAMUEL BACON, President.
ssa CLYDE's STEAM LINES WEEK
&IkAA LIZ TO
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
DAY and leave Philadelphia EVERY SAT-
URDAY, st II o clock 10. from Pier No. N.
Wharves.
This line connects at Alexandria with the O.,
4. s. NJ. and w s. Q. K. Rs, and ct Philsdol-
phia with the new and populsr Iron I.;ler" for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and csres
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rsteg and Though
bills of lading given. Insurance guaranteed st
less tt On usual rates
Agents:
F. A. REED, Alexandria.
WIN. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
GEO. r. HYDE, Georgetown, D. g.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
jan 8-tt
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FOR NEW YORK

The Al Steamships K. T.. KNIGHT Aaast
and JOHN GIBSON leave the COM 4a&a&
psny's wharf, Alexandria, EVERY MON
DAY MORNING, and New York from pier
Al East River, EVERY HATO RDAY at four
o'clock p. m.
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of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

This company offers unrivalled facilities for
the transportation of fraight and passengers,
and will run their steamers regularly as follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-28
FANCY GOODS.
r. FERGUSON e. BRO.

We have opened our stock or tho season, con"
sisting in part Of
DEESS TRIMMINGS. Black and Coorod
Silk Fringes, Worsted Fringos, in plain and
mixed colors, Buttons, sc.
HAMBURG AND TORCHON LACES,
Hosiery Gloves. Corsets. &c, in great variety.
LADIES NECK WEAR-Ruchings TICS,
Bows Scarfs, Fancy Ribbons, Yelling, sc.
HOOP SKIRTS all sly los on hands and mado
to order at short notice.
PICTURE FRAMES. in Walnut, Gilt and
fancy mouldings, all sizes, and made TO order,
Braids, Pufs Curls &c.
HIGH BACK COMBS in Shell, Gilt, and
Silver; Hair and Hat ornaments, and Scarf
Pins-to which we invite your attention.
JAMES FERGUSON &BRQ.,
my3 IS King street.
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A<lefal>oria 6ax&ttt
" TUESDAY EYENING, MAY %.

SATISFIED OF HIS INNocENCE.-Ihc COM
mittee Of teachers Of Plymouth Bethel Mission
which investigated tho charges against the DC
Rev. T. l.. Smith, met again Saturday night
nnd heard additional testimony. Mrs. ksstel!e
Iad alleged that last Decoration Day Smith
persuaded her to 20 with him TO hotel ID
New York where he dlugged her. 1t is al
lsged they were there four hours 10 the atter;
noon. "A gentleman whose name was Withheld
appeared before the committee Saturday plght
ind stated that he knew where Smith was from
the morning of that day until evening. Super
intendent L. Siguor stated after the meeting
that the committee regarded Smith as inno
ent and highly moral, and would do DO more e:
bout the charges. Smith has gwen satls'
factory account of himself for every date men
Toned by Mrs. Kettelle.
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GEORGE r. HILL & CO.'S.

GORGE r. HILL & CO.'S.
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES.
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOND-Fancy Nut Favored.
COCOANUT-Rich Fine Drop Top Coated.
PRESIDENT-Ice Drop, bright favor.
PRIN CESS-Iced Sheet, soft oblong.
SEASIDE-For light summer luncheon.
TOURIST-Sweet Hard Biscuit, figured top.
BISMARCK-German Biscuit Caraway flavor
SARATOGA-Crimp edge, Mace flavor.
These fancy goods are furnished the trade in
assorted or straight packages, attrsctively put
up for retail. They are not kept in stock. No
tin cans used, consequently they are always
fresh and in high flavor. We respectfully solicit
an examination of these goods.
GEORGE T. HILL b CO.,
my 10 Alexandria, Va.
r. W. AVERY
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCh
RIES. WINE LIQUORS, &C., &C.,
sep 8 ' mug S''' ALEXANDRIA, VA.
EORGE McBURNEY & SON.
Dealers in
oHo1GE FAM MI AMP Hn T 14Hf}9R SHooh
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE end BKOWn
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HERR
and MACKEREL.
NOS. lSG AND Y1O KING STREETI
Washington Hall Building)
Alexandria, Va.
Orders promptly filed. oh ol-tt
~ WIN. RAMSAY,
".
WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GRoOEK
AID
TEA DEAI,Ek.
S. f.. COR KING AND ST. ASAPH Sta.
nov 22-tf Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-28

WYE CALL YOUR ATTENTION AGAIN
w to great inducements and bargains in
BOOTS AND SHOES.
JOB LOTS at one half the cost of msnufac.
ture. Ask to zee them, and be sure you do not
miss the place-ll0 King street:
NH 20 WADDE1S.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
TRorTING AT PROSPECT PARK
GROUNDS, l.. l.

A CAPITAL RACE ros fUgsE-LI1TLE
DoRhIrT THE WINNER.
The weather down BY the ocean yesterday afternoon
was cniiIy aud damp, mist from the sea making
tn,ngs rather uncomfortable to those who had
aoncd thor listers and out Ia their
spring a,,iro A number OF gentlemen within
the Enclosure Of the Prospect PARK Fair
Grounds wore much interested with tho trotiing
race mat OF between TOUR very evenly matched
horses and although there did not bs 40 Lar
wagcred on the result every spectator had his
r,,c ana "chinned" accordingly. There were
four contestants, consisting Of Dan Mace's
black mare Little Dorritt s. Clcvelano's white mare
Lily. j. Foun,ain's black geid,ng shorty Fountain
ana Isaac Pawhng's bay geIding Jim MonatI -Four
heats wcrc closely contested before a decision could
10 arrived at Lily, little wiry creature, had way
OF tro,liug in front and running behind AZ
lmcs That brought her home winner Of
tho nrst heat by Two lengths in 24o, Jim
Aonalt and shorty Fountain making a dead heat for
second place. Little porrit having lain benind during
the entire heat movements Of the others
Mace. having convinced himself by his observations
In the rear chase that he could beat the others,
took things cooly Tor tho greater part oil the next
heat shorty Fountain mad The beat OF tho scnd-cn,
Lily second, length front Of Little Dorrltt, Jun
Myiatt several lengths bchfud his driver NODDED
10 tv judges Ior the word. Cong around the upper
Jim Aonau Droke aud ieil away behind, loslny
10 the quarter pole Ia 40 SECONDS, Lily second.
length ahead OF Little Dorritt, who forty nifty
ysrds away from J'm Mona,L There WIS
| aud the horses passed the haii.miie polo
| the same manner that they did the quarter pole.
Time, 20; Going around the lower turn nace made
play with his bacx mare, and he soon passed Shorty
ihrss.qusr.sr pole Lilly led .wo lengths, Little Dor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
THE MUSTANG RAE.

through aud beyond Cent al PARK his special mus
tang the great that takes place next saturday
at the Prospect Park Far Grounds. Time will be called
at tour o'clock mo morning, the 10 bs naished
nj seven ~ the evening Three hundred aud Two miles
are 10 fifteen hours. Thirty VI nifty
picked horses viii be used. Onc-thnd Of
those sadded will DO mustangs On May IL
ana Juno i, OF 1915 George Parker attempted tbi.
same ieaL RIO foue 22b miles IA eleven he the
nrst day, r ding three hours through a uronehing
ram. ana accom- pshsd about the satne distance IN
the time on his second attempt He was ivrccd
10 renQuisu tho task by the terriUic strain
aust that flew IRON tho Track. Perato viii PROBABLY
wear gosgics There viii be ply scan Ia constant
Attendance upon him. The track good conaiton.
Twenty hve hundrcd dollars rs the stake put up
aguiust him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28

r,tt second four lengths ahead OF Shorty Fountsin
Coming 10 the nom ostrelca Dorritl and LiiIy
had neck and neck sirusge, the whit3
mare breaking a times aud taxing lev Jumps, and
sary. The horses passed under The wire IN this way
nearly parallel ana The judges aiter very brief con-
Fountain was hall a dozen lsnxlns behind the lead
err aud two .eng,hs IN front q Jim Moiatt- Time,
OH tor the third teat by Two lengths, LiItic Dorritt
second. halt length ahead Of Lily, the latter six
bic Tor his arvef 10 bring nm up on even terms with
the otners on account q ms eacitaDle temper;
a me upeep .aqn ana lea three lengths a. she quarter
pole Little Dorritt second. four lcugtns In front OF
Shorty Founain, who Was two lengths ahead Of jim
Moifatt. lime. 40ta seconds. The only change OF
place on the backsiretch was Jim Monatt
taking ,nira POSITION. Tne hall-mile was
passed in l:20h. the race now became very
Interesting between the white and back mares Lilly
had the best OF It by length Al The three-quar'er
pole, but, getting into the homestretch, Maco
squared away with the black, and. after
neck and neck struggle IN which Li'ly lett her
or TWO each lime, they passed the stand head and
head shorty Fountain tnird. jim Monati, ioarth.
lime, 2;39. rhe Judges gave Tue hea. 20 Little
no longer in doubt, and Little Dorri,t's VIC
tory seemed loregone conclusion, and the
spectators began the neld 10 the club
Ii use for their convevances TO take them home
Little Dorr had ride tue best o. the send oil for
aud shorty Fountain fourth. Dorritt led by TWO
lengths the quarter pole in 40@ seconds. L'ily
Was Two lengths away IRON Jim Monatt. the latter
nsy,ue broken up badly Little Dorritt opened
The gap to four aengtns down the backsirctch, ana
carried TINS advantage to The stables INSIDE the HEIDI
which ut that point hides the view from the judges
Tor Il M omont or so. Just as Lilly was going out Of
view she was noticed go INTO clean rum anu when
she ca me IN sight she close 10 Macc's wheel.
TINS did not help however, as Little Dorritt
came along home in front OF her and won the heat
BY 10 ngth in 240Z. Lilly second i've lengths ahead
OF shorty Fountain, was forty yards in advance
OIL Jim Moilatt
The following is
SUMMARY.
PROSPECT PARK FAIR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
nay April ~, I67S.-Purse ana stake, $500; mile
heats, best three III hve, IN harness.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
WAR ON THE SPITZ.

A. a meeting of the Boari Of Commissioners. OF
Long Branch, N. j., yesterday, the following resou
lions were Adopted
That person shall permit spits dog Of either
TO run ut large within thus Incorporated district.
In " shall ce lawful FOR citizen u ssia district and
IL shall be the duty VI every MARSHAL 10 Nil any Spx dog
OF either running large within said district
That TITS ordinance shall tase effect i'm aiAtsy.
Tnat AL ordinances VI ordtnances conflicting
with this ordinance be aud the hereby repealed
The owners Of Spnz Gogs IN around Long
Branch arc greatly inccnscd at thus action u the
Board aud express their feelings In strong terms Of
don uDciatlon. They clam That tho Com mis-
sboult order the determination oi Nil and mol
connue thor resolutions solely 10 their Sptz favor
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
ATHLETIC GAMES.

The spring athletic games oi the Mystic Boat Club
of Newark N. j., will take place al Wavsriey Park.
near Newark, ON Saturday, May rs. Tho following
competitions will DO open 10 all amatsars:--l0o
yaras ana go yards hurdle, 44o yards hai-mne aud
ono milo runs and mile walk, all handicAps
throwing heavy hammer and ruaning hign jump.
Also Il novelty In the wsy Of '.relay race" two
m,,cs whicn will open CLUB teams OF four men
cacn the prize elegant silver goulcf. In tho
mist relay representative from each team viii start
and run = hall mc, and when eacn man crosses the
score hts place wii De taken up oy Tue nex repressn
tatiyc OF team, and on, until the tvam shall
have covered the two miles. THIS promises to be an
exciting feature OF tue games, as II Will Dc nobodys
race un I'll the last hail mile In the handicap races
the prizes VIII os. soa, SILVER and bronze. 20 hrst.
nd tnt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
WALKING Ten MILES.

Charles A. Davenport and Thomas AIsskey, ANA
teurs. walked ten miles for a gold m dial yesterday
afternoon, the track Of the SCOTTISH American Attn
letlc Club Fity-fourth street. near Eighth avenue 50
much iaiercs, was manifested IN the result that ono
hundred or friends and acquaintance assembled
on Tue grou nds and eagerly scanned The appearance
ana sly oi the pedestrians the afternoon was de-
cldedly disagresable, the men being sent away in
smart shower which did not wholly cease during the
waiK. Davenport was favorte IN several bets that
we're quietly made. He was tue winner, covering the
distance In III 47n 27s, while Aiisskey required 2h
2m o.
Ian. o. second, lin. 6s.; ihird, lin. fourth,
LON. 35s hih l0n. 35s. sixth, l0m 54s. seventh,
Ion. 3Ss eighth lou. 30s nintn, lon. rs. tcntn,
ON 57s. the ssl the fastest oi the journey Aiirs
Roy First I'm eos second, lin. Ala tbifd, Inn
3gs iourtD, i2m. La httn, l2m lis. sixth, l2m
H.; seventh, Inn l0-.; eighth, Ian. A.; MUM,
I'm. los tenth, I'm. Ills.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
CRICKET NOTES.

On May 80 Decoration Day. the ST. Georges Ciut
will play the Philadelphia CLUB az Hoboken.
on July 4 the Manhattans VIII vnit Philadelphia
ana play tho Merton Club at Aramors. On the 9th
and 9th they will probably play other Philadelphia
clubs
Mr. G. ). ottoway, m6mbcr OF the English team
vntcn VISITED this country 1872, died 10 London
April 8, at carly age oil twcnty-eght years. While
In this country Mr. Oioway IN de many friends, WAC
will regret his unlimey demise.
Tho bail gwen by the mcmbers OF the Staten Island
Cricket CLUB, on Thursday evening last at tue Ger
man Club rooms Stapieton. was very successful
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
MINIATURES YACHTING.

Although tho weather was unfavorabIe there was
good attendance OF the New York Miniature Yacht
Club ~ the rvary Lake, Central Park. In tho
afternoon of yesterday regatta was decided on Tor
a.g The race between the Rambler ex-Commo-
dore Suier owner; The Clean, J. ID. X Cogsweli
owner ana tho Madelei0c Commodore Bell owner;
three races OF hall "a mile each ihey were well con-
sled the boats all beng III fine trim. me Made
Iene won the first, the Geasn coming IN scconu. ne
onL, Tie third close contest. Tue CLEAN was
proclaimed the VICTOR the Ramblc coming 10 second
Next Saturday tho race viii tor pennanL. %
Decoration Day there will ne race Tor silver cup.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
BASEBALL.

The Nameess and Polytechnic clubs played their
first contest the together yesterday al Pros
pect Park In the presence several thousand spec
tators. tho gamo called At The close OF the
eighth inning OF the ram, the score stand
ing to in favor Of the Namclcss The otner gamea
on the Park were az follows Warren 20; Union,
Wavcrley, ~; Irving. Cambridge. 10; Amateur. 7.
Arlington. 10; Greenwood, D. Alpha, II; Creedmeor,
g. Alert, o; Quickstep. Nassau, 10; Peerless. 10.
Bedford. II FIa.bush 10 PREM, 10; w,dsAwake, !.
Dagota, %; Moha~k. O. Washington, II Aipiae, 9.
Rover IA: Elite, g. Continental, 10; Pacific, IL.
Jersey Blue. IL; sylvan, 7.
There was no game the Union Ground, as tho
Alaskas tailed to put In an Appearance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
TILE DOG SHOW.

Owners Of dogs who propose 20 exhibit them at tho
approaching dog show reminded tnat the entries
close ~ the office of The GU Tuesday Of
III week rho list OF up TO Saturday night
embraced more Than three tmes as many az had
b.en received 1t "a similar period before the day OF
closing last year. Tho list already includes
some magnificent specimens OF we'll known breeds
AS well as some rare ones seldom met with.
Among them is an Arabian sheep dog, said TO DO
marvel oil ne luiy; also Chinese pug. nnmoor oi
Japanese spanels have been entered and Mesars.
Tlauy 4 Co nave offered silver cup oil tue value Of
$50 Tor the best brace Of these pets Among the nota
bic Kennels oil vicinity whose dogs are already
catered are those IT Mr.. Edmund Orgili (pon' crsL
Mr. n Mum Gordon seuer-l Mr.. Char'es H. Raw
mond u.ayerack setlvrsl Queens County Hunt tfox-
houndsJ ana others The bulk 81 tho entries, now.
ever, particularly IN The sporting Glasses. could
NOT be- made iii alter the announcement OF Inc
awards al the Baltimore show, just over would de-
tcrmne what dogs to soin tue champion ciassca
lhe show OF coliieA sheep dogs VIII DC very me
and large More pure skye terriers VIII DO exnoted
than have ever been together IN this country.
Tho dogs TINS year viii have metal seals, WIN
III ir numbers stamped ou c!amped to their coliar-
Mr. Lort tho principal judge sails from Liverpool
on he White Star steamer Baltic on Apfh ou. Tue
show will be tho graudcst ever neid.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
THE PROVIDENCE YACHT CLUB.

PROVIDENCE, April 20. 1878.
The annual meeting Of the Providence Yacht Club
was hold last evening" when the following named geo.
tlcmen elected officers tor tue ensuing year,
Commodore, f. J. Anderson; Vice Commodore, How
ard L. CLARK; President, Newton L. Thurber; Secre-
tarv and treasurer. y. r. Dustin; Trustees f. j. AnS
dcrson, Newton y. rhufDe ana simon Cameron; Re.
gatta Committee, Cnarlas l. Manchester, Howard l..
Clark, simon Cameron Waterman l. Pierce aud
James Rogers 1t voted To have the annual spring
regatta Bu0cks Point, Providence River, on Dec
Grafton Day, y 30, anu committee headed by the
Comm cd ore was appointed make all OF the necs~
sary arrangements.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28

A sousu tatlon has hea between tho officers Of
the Brooklyn gasl,sht comsanes and . number ot
cry olicias in regard 10 Supplying Brooklyn with
gas IL claimed w she officers Vi The Eas companies
that inc specifications Tor contract prepared Dy the city
Az cable to Brooklyn. fneir propositions n CARRIED
out would beccssi ate an incress, oi eg per ccnt on
the price OF Las. IN officials have decided 10 report
favor OF the old specifications abu compel tho
gas companies TO bid per lamp instead oil per 900
eet OF gas ~ heretofore they also decided that tne
price paid for street lign.ipg muss DO reduced,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
BOXING EXHIBITION.

The lovers OF nstic encounters will have least q
thoir favortc pasime the oenent Of Joe Goss aud
Nike Donovan. which takes place Al tho Argyle
Rooms, sixth avsnrs, tomorrow nght. Arthur
Cnambers and Patsy shepptru are bflieu. Joe Gvss
aud Johnuy Dwyer will meet and b Edwards aud
Nike Donovan will show the science stop, hit aud
et nwav.U
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
PAaSAIC REGATTA.

The Passaic IN. ~ X ver Amateur Rowing Associa
ton decided hold June regatta usunl although
the uationa cgatta taxes place Ut Newark IN Angus
Saturday June %, is the day agreed upon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
FOOTBALL.

The Polytechnic Football Club played yesterday
afternoon at Prospect Park against tho Juvenile High
School Footb,l Cub. Tho game was very exciting
ana CLOSELY conte sted. Tho Poiytechncs scored !
goals and Ine Juvenile Hisn school scored goals
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
A FIVE NILE MATCH.

A nve mile walking match took place at Barney
McQaads's racket court, Madison street. last night,
the contestants being James Fay aud james Main
both Of this cry. The iaser won BY 2n. 2sks, dong
tne alstan CO In 44m. l5ks.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
DINNER 10 JUDGE DAVIS.

The members OF tho Palette Club last evening gave
q complimentary dinner TO Their president, Judge
Noah Davis, IN honor Of his recen, reelection tho
presidency and also farewell, PRIOR 10 his depar-
iurs Europe where he Is gong TO spend The
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-28
WRESTLING.

Tho collar and elbow wrestling match, between
Charles Murphy and Charles Conners Tor shs cham
p.onshp OF New YORK State and $3.50 side, takes
place in Central PARK Garden on Monday evening