Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-04

MEIluDlSI IROIES1hNI C1t RCu.- lie Ju'
bilee of the Home Juvenile Missionary Society
Of the Sunday School Of this church, held last
night was one OF the most Interesting exercises
ever presented TO tho public in this city, and
was attended by large concourse Of people,
every available space 10 the ohureh being filled.
Upon entering the church mono could fail to
admire the beautiful manner Of its decoration
with flowers and ev,rsrccns. Tue attention was
particularly taken with the appearances OF the
pulp stand, which Was covered by an arch OF
flowers and evergreens about seven ieet in width
and twelve in height bearing the Inscription.
the arch were pyramids of flowers, while the
chanccl, the galleries and pillars were lsstooned
in tho most tasteful manner, and cages Of
canarics were hung among tho festoons. The
exercises consisted principally Of singing, speak
ing, Sc. The most attractive feature Of the
evening was tie building ofSolomon's Temple,
which consisted of series of blocks or parts,
each representing cmblematcally some chris
tain grace or virtue, and were presented sepa-
rately by two members from each class IN the
school. commencing with the foundation and
continuing till the whole temple was built, 10.
Guiding the sprc. Upon the presentation Of
each block it was placed by the pastor n its
proper place. and then each member OF the
class presenting the same tcclted scripture texts
appropriate to the christian grace Of which 1t
was mathematical. The whole when completed
presented structure beautiful 10 architectural
execution, appearing like dark stone set with
brilliants, and sparkled with great beauty under
the light Of the gas. 1t was built 10 the centre
of the arch and stood eight feet in height
and four feet 10 width. Another marked iea
ture of the entertainment was the excellent
harmony of the singing Of the choruscs by the
school, az we'll az the rendition Of the solos and
ouartctts. "Sincing it out with Shout.
"Wiso to VIM" TOO Late" &c.. and the
Duet, Trust in the Promise" By Misses
Grace Arncll and Bette Atwcl Masters w lllc
Kirk, Eddie DeVaughn and Isaac buckingham
acquitted themselves most ably IN their al
dresses before the society. Great credit Is due
to tho Rev. w. II. Graham, pastor OF the
church, as we'll as the children OF the school,
for the perfect manner in which the whole ex
ercises were conducted. The pastor will preach
sermon to the children next Sunday morning.
CORPORATION CoURr-Jmlgc e. ~ Lone
presiding. 6. Brent qualified as Com,
mouwcaith's Attorney.
James w. Nails qualified as Justice OF the
Peace in the 4th Ward.
Patrick Dillon qualified as constable In the
Sd Ward and gave the bond required by law
A certificate was granted Leonard Marbury
10 enable him to apply for license to practice
law 10 tho Courts OF this State.
Commonwealth vs.. Benjamin Blendhclm
grand larceny ; plea not guilty; Jury verdict
gully and tenn 10 penltentlary fixed at eight
years, and prisoner sentenced.
Com. vs. John Laws grand larceny; plea
guilty of petit larceny, and plea accepted ny
the attorney for the Commonwealth. Coutt had
not fixed tho penalty when this report closed.
Berj. Austin; case, No., vs. the Arlington
Turnpike Co. 10 chaucery; answer OF Horace ;.
j Johnston John Il. Jonstop, Gusts b. Graham
and Cusis b. Graham, ,r., filed, and exception
TO said answer filed by tho com planant.
James Dudley and wife vs.. Bopj MoGoy
ct ais in chsncerY; decree for sale.
John Credit Va. Mary Ann Cole ct ais; 10
charctrJ; decree for sale.
After our report closed yesterday the Grand
Jury presented 40 indictment against George
r. Shinu for grand larceny; tiu' bill; aud
were then discharged.
,,nc. W. Stewart VS.. Jas. Il. Cooke ct al;
chanoery; report Of commissioner Mushbach
filed.
JAS. Dudley and wife VS.. Benz. McCoy ct
al; ohanoary; proof Of pub. w. non resident de-
PENDANTS filed.
John Credit vs.. Mary Ann Cole ct a; chan.
oers; proof of pub Vs. non resident defendants
filed.
The chsnccry docket will DC called at 10
O clock to MORROW morning.