Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-25

LECTURE LAST NIGHT roll q: IL. oiu
dons delivered lecture, last night, before the
Aidne Literary Society and Their ln'ited I
friends on THE Distinguished Personages OF
Enrone." The lecture was very interesting
one. the Professor speaking only OF the oele.
brated men with whom he had personal ac-
ousintance 1 and III, the Duke
of wellington, Lord Macaulay, Lord Byron,
Sir Walter SCOTT, Charles Dickens, Richard
BrinsIey Sheridan, aud host of others. Tho
audience was o select and appreelatIve one and
the lecture, although occupying. nearly TWO
hours in its delivery, was listened to through
ont with strict attention. Among those pres
ent were Rev. DR.. Bullock and Rev. Mr.
Dame, of this city, and VIM. R. Claxton, esd,
of Phila delphia.
CHANGE OF SCnEDULE.-On Sunday next
there will be change of schedule on the Vr.
ginia Midland Railroad. The day mail train,
which now leaves here for Lyuchburg at $40 a.
20. will be abandoned, and 10 lieu thereof, 40 &C.
commodation train will leave here at $50 a.
10. for Gordonsvillc and intermediate stations:
returning, arrive here at 500 p. m. Two
through trains will be run daily TO Lynchburg
ADD Danville, leaving hero at 1925 a.. m. and
$50 p. m., the former carrying the great
Southern mail. Returning, these trains Will
d
train for the Manassas Branch will leave here
at TAO q. m. and arrive at 2:l5 p. m.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT OBJ FELLoW:--
+. D. Stuart, p. G.. Sire. |. Q. 0. F., died
this morning, at 81 o'clock, in Washington, after
very brief illness. His funeral will take place
on Sunday at 2 p. m. from the Odd Fellows
Hall, 7th street. His remains will be 10 charge
of committee from a. N. until p. N. so
that his numerous friends may take last look
and farewell of his body. The members Of the
Order from this city are expected to participate
ir the funeral ceremonies. A meeting will be
held here tonight in Potomac Lodge to make
the necessary arrangements.
SUDDEN DEAru.-Mrs. Barker, the wife of
Mr.. Ii. s.. w. Barker, who resides at the cor
ner Of King aud Commerce streets, died quite
we'll for week past, but was very much better
yesterday, and her recovery was regarded as
assured, but shortly after dark she become
suddenly worse, and died about pine o'clock.
The cause of her death is supposed to have
been PARALYSIS Of the brain. Mrs. Barker was
most cstimable lady, and enjoyed the love
and respect of large circle OF friends. She
was the mother Of two children, both OF whom
are grown.
MASONIC JEWELS. -There arc on exhibition
10 the window Of Adams jewelry store set
of Dew Jewels for Alexandria Washington
the metal which composed the old Jewels, which
were melted down for the purpose. The old
collars, which were formerly worn by the officers
will hereafter be done away With, and the new
Jewels attached to the lapel of the coat. 1t is
understood that Andrew Jackson Lodge, No.
l2O, have resolved to make the same change,
and have ordered new jewels.
WEDDINa-The marriage of Mr.. John s.
Lucas. of St. Mays county, Maryland, to Miss
Eraucioa Gray, of this city, took place at the
residence Of City Sergeant r. T. Lucas, last
evening, at o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Dame official
iug. A few special friends Of the bride and
groom witnessed the ceremony and after many
congratulations the bridal party were entertain
ed ut lunch by Mrs. Lucas. They will leave
for their future home 10 st. Mays on Saur'
day next. :..s
ADJUSTMENTS. Prof Icons ghost show
will present scenes from the opera OF Faust,
and other attractions at Sarepta Hall to- night.
To morrow afternoon, at two o'clock, there will
be matinee to which children will be admitted
for ten cents The show is meritorious one
and SHOULD receive large patronage.
Mr.. John II. Ford's company, from Wash
ington, will appear at Sarepla Hall on Febru-
ary lst.
KNIGHTS OF PYrH1As. -Exteutivc arrange
mcnts are being made 10 Portsmouth for the
meeting of the Grand Lodge of Knights Of Py
thias Of Virgiua, which takes place there on
the 10Th of next month. A number of dele
gates from this city and other places 10 the
State are expected to be present.
TEMPERANCE LECTURE. Mr. W.T.. Stokes, of
Fairfax G. H., delivered Q Temperance lecture
at Manassas last Wednesday night. Ills sub.
ject was, THE Good Tcmplars' Piled ge. AT
tended, q number of those present joined the
Good Templars' Lodge.
RIVER FRE1dHTlNd-The tug boat Kate is
employed 10 carrying freight, on the route OF
the steamer Mattano, while the latter 10 under
going repairs. She also briggs up fish from
the winter fisheries several of which arc 10 ac'
live operation.
ACQUITTED Trammell, who has been
90 trial at Fairfax g. H. since Monday last, on
the charge of numbering Charles Adams, near
Vienna, last summer, was to day acquitted OF
ne charge.
Local Brevit1es.
The Moffett registers are being put up. IN
the county by Mr.. Holmes, Commissioner of
the Revenue.
The coal wharves at Georgetown are being
repaired and put 10 order, for next seasons
trade.
The German last night was we'll attended
and was highly successful.
The greatest anxiety is experienced lest there
should be flaw in the title to property; yet
,w in the title to health-as cough or cold
is disregarded. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup re-
moves all such at once.
Ask your druggist for LodelFs Headache
SpeciAc Il cures headache 10 to 20 minutes.
Costs but SOC. Sold BY every. druggist in Alex.
andria. Duranp's Rheumatic Remedy cures