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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
GEORG EToWN NEHS.

The annual election of officers at the Dun
bnrton-street church resulted MS follows: SUI
porintendcnt, John 4. Mitchell assistant
superintendent, J. Henry Wilson secretary,
John llieston; treasurer, j. w. Kirkey !;
librarians, Isaac Birch, w. S. Jackson and
Edw Angel. The three latter young men are
active and popular peTsonages among the con-
gregaiion, and having also something of lite
Tary turn, will serve the church with unqual-
flied satisfaction.
Mr. George 4. Cartwright, employed MS
stereotyper at McGill & Withcrow's printing
Office and q well-known young man of this
place. iG lying very i'll of typhold.pneumonia
at his residence, on Montgomery street, near
Bridge.
Numerous reports from reliable sources show
that nearly all Of the churches in town are at
present engaged in holding 1ourishing prayer.
meetings 1t may be incidentally remarked
that the occasion is apropos for several of the
more delinquent ones to catch up.
An Old Folks concert is now in rehearsal,
to be given Tuesday evening February 3,
under the direction of j. G. Brown, who in
1865 conducted the first concert of this kind
ever given by home talent in the city of
Washington. Lincoln Hall on this occasion
was so crowded that many were unable to pro-
cure admission. The concert was grand sue
cess, and the performers, numbering about 1875,
were dressed in tho costume of We oldcn
thyme. Mrs. Thomas Chappoll made her
debut this night Since then she has become
famous, and will again grace tho concert of
February 8, 1850.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
The nldest inhabitants.

The regular monthly meeting Of tho Oldest
Inhabitants Association was held yesterday
at then rooms in the CoTCOran building. Pres
idcnt DR.. j, b. Blake presided, and Colonel IL.
n. Easily secretary. Ex-MayOr NJ, G. Emery,
General Joseph Smolinsk aud James b. Henry
were elected TO membership. Resolutions Of
respect to the memories Of George Savage and
Peter Donohue deceased members, were
adopted and the secretary was directed to
transmit copies Of the same to tbeir families.
Dr. Blake read u humorous poem written 10
commemorate a visit Of the association TO Mt.
Vernon ON July 4, l57l The chair called at
tcnton to the fact that the next meeting would
bo held on the23d of February, the 2sd, which
IL Is the usual custom Of the association to
celebrate, falling on Sunday. The meeting
was then adjouruedi
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
An Alleged nreach of Contract.

Miss Leo Gordon, variety actress recently
engaged at the Theatre Comique, and dis.
charged last December, has brought suit
against the management for 500 damages for
an alleged breach Of contract, before Justice
L. !. O'Ncill. She AYERS that she was engaged
for an entire season, but dismissed ere the ex.
piration Of It, The defendants applied for and
obtained writ of ccrtiOrdi7 for the cause Ia
be heard before jury in the Circuit court
They state that rs n fact Miss Gordon was
employed by the week and paid In full fol
every hour of the service rendered that Il
has been the custom of the management 10
employ and pay all performers and help by the
week, and that rule has been invariably Oh,
served that they have not, to their knowl
edge, committed any breach of agreement OF
damaged her in any manner As she, through
her attorney, has demanded a jury trial, aud
the defendants fearing they may suffer pecu.
MARY injury and damage In suit Of thi:
character before a magistrate, they asked for a
certiordri, that the case may come before q
court informed upon the law applicable to the
case,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
ToR velvet Rugs 80 to julius Lansburgh's.


Father Bceson and his wife have memorial.
lied Congress, setting forth that bill WAS
passed by Congress Juno II, 1874, authorizing
and requesting the President of the United
States to negotiate with all the civilized
Powers for the establishment Of system of
international arbitration, instead of war; and
further, that bill was presented by the Hon.
II. b. Anthony in the Senate, on or about the
10Th Of April last; and q similar bill by Mr..
DE La Matyr in the House on the 2d of June,
1879, which provide that arbitrator be en-.
ployed instead Of tho army for the adjustment
Of all difficulties with the Indians and rs no
appropriation has been made 10 carry out any
OF those bills, these memoralists ask for an
appropriation Of $4,000, or as much as is
necessary for the commission. They further
ask that these commissioners DO nominated by
Elizabeth Thompson, founder of the Co-opera-
two Aid Association, Of New York, and Alfred
Love president of the Universal Peace Union
Philadelphia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

The total mortality in the District of Column
bia for the week ending Saturday, January g.,
1850, was SIS, or at the rate of 20 per 1000
white males, Is. white females, 22 colored
males and 10 coored females, showing an
annual death.ratc of 2l0 per 1000 for the
white, and 1916 for tho cOiOred population. The
deaths by classes were MS follows: ZymOtic
10; constitutional, 22 local, 30 dcvelOpmcntal,
10, and violence, 8. From phihisis pulmGuals
or consumption there were 10 deaths dis
cases Of the nervous system, IL bronchitis
aud senilc debility, 5 each diseases of tho
heart, cancer and premature birth, each
pneumonia, congestion of the lungs and small
pUx, each; peurisy and ccrebro-spinnl men.
nights, = each, aud l epch from dysentcry,
typhoid fever remittcnt fever, Bright's disease,
Group and whooping-cough / suicide aud
homicide OF the deaths SO occurred IN
Washington, in GEORGETOWN Z in the
county and Ii in the hospitals. Forty
five of tho decedents were natives of tho
District, 20 Of other parts of the United
States, and of foreign countries. Twelve white
and ~ colOred were under D years Of age 1O
white and col0red go years and over. The
greatest mortality IA deaths) occurred on tho
Goth ult. and LIST inst; the least (lC
Deaths on the 2nd and Sd. There were
05 births reported-25 white males q
white females, rs Coored males and % col
ored females showing an annual birth-rate oil
2l9 per 1000 per annum for the white and
4G.43 for the cOlOred population. Marriages
reported, 30-whilc, l6; colored, IA. Still births
5-white, 3; colored, 9.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

Detectives Coomes and Acton arrested col.
Ored man named William Webster yesterday
on Il charge Of burglary at tho house Of Mrs,
Charles Bart, 507 Twentieth street northwest,
the 3lst instant, A valuable gold watch and
d quantity Of clothing taken was recovered
from tho prisoner, who was locked up for a
hearing in tho Police court to-day. Tho same
officers also recovered ladies' cloak aud ulster
taken from tho residence Of AIis, Lacey, 233
Thirteenth street southwest, the 9Th ultim0.
The culprit in this case was Albert Wheeler
who was sentenced to term in tho poniten-
iiary several days ago for robbiug Mr. Henry
Noyos, of the EcauMG siar, a neighbor Of Mrs
Cary's.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
Ahandnnea md nesertea.

Mr.. d. T.. Cahill as counsel for Elizabeth
Donsth, has brought suit against her husband,
Frederick Donath, for divorce and custody of
the infant child. She is n resident of this
District and her husband citizen of the State
Of Massachusetts. The parties were married
ut McKoudreo church, in this city, December
25, 1870, by Rev. A. A. Wilson, and lived to-
gcther until January y, 1873, when she
charges that ho deserted her and their child
in the city of New York, since which time she
has not seen him.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

A large company assembled at Masonic Hall
last night and witnessed the public installa-
ton of the officers of Columbia Lodge No g.
+. A. A. VI. Most Worshipful Grand Master
Mccoy ofliciatcd. The Masonic choir was
present, and added their voices to enhance the
enjoyment of the occasion. The exercises
were most interesting, aud were observed by
the vast company present with profound at.
tention. At the conclusion of the installation
services all repaired to the handsome banquet
hall, which had been fitted up especially fol
the occasion in the most tasty manner with
evergrecns, flags and bunting Here n most
sumptuous rcpast was served and was well
seasoned with happy speeches and delightful
strains By the Masonic choir. Treasurer j. r.
Thompson was chosen toast-mastor, which
Office he held with great credit to himself and
benefit and pleasure to the guests. Tho fol-
lowing were the officers installed: +. +. Gibbs
w. NJ; j. l.. Falby, S. W.; NJ. Gardner, j. W..
W. II. Decker $. d.; H. J. Eunis, j. d.; NJ. A
Tappan, secretary; j. X. Thompson, treasurer
Il. Cottrell and w. Carter, stewards, aud c. II
GOnzgubach, tyler.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

Good Bread.

Light snow-white bread, rolls and biscuit
are quite necessary to a happy home. Every
housekeeper knows that IL is impossible 10
make good bread without good -four aud
every well-nioImod housekoeper also knows
that the Ceres, Storlmg's Wiuter-Whoat Patent
and the Golden Hin brands, which are kept
for sale by every frst.class grocer, me lours
which never fail to give the utmost sRtislac-
tion. These 1Uus are for sale at wholesale
At w. NJ. Calf Il Co.'s warehouse, corner Of
First street aud Indiana avenue, Any person
who has never tried them should ask bis gro.
cor for them.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

One Of the events at st. Aloysius' fair last
evening was the presentation of beautiful
bouquet to Father Roccofort, the former pas
tor of the parish, by the ladies in charge OF
the fair. Two songs, Forget Me Not" and
" The Beautiful Moonlight" wero sung by
Misses Kate Wach Kate Mulquin, Mary Allen
and Birdie Wilson; Miss Parsons, pianist. st.
Aloysius' choir and Miss Eva Mills will sing at
the fair tonight. A fine programme of music
was rendered by the volunteer band. The
votes for the canes dressing-casc, &C., stood
last night us follows;
First cane--D. Connell, lil; w. J. Crockett,
10; A. b. Coppcs, Al; ID. McGiyern, 12.
Second cane--Lewis Keorth, 176; James w.
White, 100; Captain o. T. Duffy, 90; Simon
Fcnnell, 40.
Watch and book (for sanctuary boys)-J.
IIollohan, 400; Il. j. Malone, 1913; r. Sweeney,
1902; James Byrues, 13S; John Healy, l42; NJ.
Purcell, 112.
Dressng.case, for most popular young man
A. NJ. Balm, Al; W. II. Morris, 80 w. l.. Soleau,
80; a. b. Cornell, 81
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
Tho signal Corps Benellt Assoc citation.

At the annual meeting of the Mutual Bene-
fit Association, Signal Corps, u. S. A., held at
the Chief SgnoLOllice ON Tuesday evening,
January 6, 1850, the following officers were
installed for the year of 1880: President, ii.
j. Pcnrod; yice.prcsident $. w. Rhode treas.
urer +. NJ. NJ. Beal; secretary, N. II. Cobb;
assistant secretary, II. l.. HeislSell; executive
and finance committee, Mcssrs. Stone, Sutor
aud Eichelherger. This association was or
ganzed in 1873, aud is in Il flourishing condi.
ton. General Albert j. Myer Endorsed the
movement rs noble one on the part of the
enlisted men in organizing for mutual protec-
ton in case Of death, and the experience OF
the association in the past two years proves
what men can do for each other in the case OF
need when properly organized. Two mem
beers of the association have died since the or.
ganization came into existence, aud promptly
tho mon scattered throughout the United
States on signal, telegraph and meteorological
duty responded with their assessments, and in
both cases great benefit WIS rendered to tho
widows and iatherlcss in their hour Of need
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
T0R Smyrna Rugs 20 to Julius Lansburgh's,


Hon. Carroll d. Wright, who will lecture at
Tallmade Hall next Sunday night on the sub
iect OF Communiam," delivered the same
lecture recently in Reading, Pa, and the
Nccs aud Chronicle Of that city said Of it at
was a scholarly, luely written aud eloquent
production, and was closely listened to by the
largo audience in attendance, 1t was the uni.
versal sentiment Of the audience that 1t is
rarely such u finely written and valuable
lecture Is heard from the Lyceum platform"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

The Building Committee Of the Board of
School Trustees had lengthy interview with
the District Commissioners yesterday, at
which Inspector Entwisle was also present.
ton and completion OF the two new school
buildings. 1t was finally decided to invite
bids for the construction Of the Massachusetts
avenue building upon the modified plans.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
HOLIDAY sale Of Rugs at Julius Lansburah's,


The Metropolitan NJ, h. church was thronged
at o'clock last evening" on tho occasion of
tho wedding of Mr., w. H. Church. son Of @, b,
Church, esq aud Miss Margaret E, Clarke,
Roy, DR., Naylor the pastor, olliciated, assisted
by Rcy, b. Il. Bittinger, Of South Washington.
The couple will DO at home on tue l4tb, 2lst
and 2Stl instlnts,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
THE LIGHT INFANTRY CORPS.
Annual Meeting and Election of omcors

Annual Meeting and Election OF Ohlcors.
The Washington Light Infantry Corps held
their annual meeting last night at their
armory for the purpose of electng civil officers
Tor the ensuing year. Colonel William G.
Moore In the chair, with Corporal J. 9. En-
twisle secretary. Corporal ]. O. Entwise was
elected secretary, Corporal William II. Beall,
treasurer, and Private J.. fl. McNlcol, armoror.
Tho corps decided to give soldiers bazaar,
commencing on the 23d of February and last
ing from one to two weeks, tho proceeds TO be
devoted to the purchase of new full-dress
uniforms and a committee, consisting of nine
active aud fifteen honorary members, was APP
pointed to make the necessary arrangements.
IL was also decided to parade on the afternoon
OF the 23d and open the bazaar on that evening.
The following gentlemen were elected men,
bers of the Honorary association :" DIR. Will
lam Gunton, William b. Reed, George A. Nc
Infancy, II. G. Bowers, p. b. Dunn, John J..
Vogt, DIR. James L. Morgan, William S.
Mitchell, J. Tarbell Dyer, Simon Wolf, i. o.
Stanton and G.. II. Bardwell.
A communication was received from the
honorary members stating their intention oil
presenting the corps with another lot of fatigue
uniforms and rendering the corps Doncht
band for the parade on the 23d of February.
H..
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

It's superiority as q cath0rtc and Alternative con-
siss In Its entire freedom nom everything bitter
acid or crude that produces headache, Internal
soreness, and tends to destroy tho mucous mem
branc All mineral waters that are dangerous irri.
tnnts may be known by an acid afIcr.taSte.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

FANCY CREAMERY, nice New York dairy
and choice Western Butter Ia tubs and nine.
pound pals; also fine New York Cheese. Low
est prices aud fair dealing. Splcer's Whole
sale Butter aud Cheese Store, Ninth aud L
streets northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
For Carpets go to Julius Lansburgh,s.
CITY ITEMS.

"The Cheapest Article In tho World"
This is what Il grateful gentleman said who was
cured of a bad kidney disease by the use of Safe
Kidney and Liver Cure amer he had offered in
vain $1,000 TO any doctor who would rid him of it,
II is the cheapest article In the world to all afflicted
with kidney and liver diseases
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

The clerk Of the court has issued the follow.
ing marriage licenses Willis Washington
and Florence f. Beckett Wesley Harrison
and Laura V. Boil, both of Fairfax county, Va,
and William A. II, Church and Margaret r.
Clark,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

should visit GartrelPs, 800 Seventh street.
corner Of /, whore can be found an extensive
stock of all kinds Of boots and shoes at very
low prices. Call and examine tho stock.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER U. s. A..
January T. 1850


For the Middle Atlantic States and New Eng
land, northeast, veering 10 southeast winds
warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather an,
falling barometer.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
Pnrlslnn DInInnnh

earrings, rings aud studs, in solid gold set
tings, from $3.50 to SEQ, Il, Harris Il Co., 49,
Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
Sign, the oldwOman in the window.

191- $780, 1S1.
NEW DEPARTURE-IlRrp SCrlbners, At
lnntic aud all monthes at SOC hereafter and weeklles
and all other printed matter ~ great reduction from
old rates.
III, HOPKINS Franklin Book House. l2l.
American Popular Dictionary, and more than 10
other Eind3 &c To rs, with liberal discount suit ALL
l2I. HOPKINS Franklin Book House I2l
WANTED 20 900 vols New, Old and Rare Books
TO q practical reconstruction,
~, HOPKINS, Franklin Book House l2l.
- FOOLS BRAND" and host OF New Books
just In and going hlst and cheap nom the
FRANKLIN BOOK HOUSE.
III q X ms,
l2l Pennsylvania Avenue, near The Capitol
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

There was preliminary meeting of the dele.
gates at Fenton Hall last evening. About 200
persons were present. Among them were
Denis Kearney and his brother Nike, Mrs.
Belva Lockwood, Miss Eta Farar, Mrs.
Spencer, Miss Lucinda Chandler, Mrs. IIiul-
man, tho Philadelphia Woman's Suffrage dele
gate; Isaac Cohen, j. q. Mills, of New York: $.
c. Hunt. of Boston; DR.. Miller of New York:
w. w. Wiltshire, OF Arkansas; j. II. Randall,
OF Ohio Dr.. Bong, Of Ohio; James Buchanan,
of Indiana; c, n. Depuy and L. n. Davis, oil
Philadelphia; q. r. Samderson, Mayor OF
Lynn, Mass Davis J. King, of Boston,
and Captain Il. Trevelliok, Detroit, Mich,
There were no formal proceedings at the
meeting, tho object Of the gathering being
only to give the delegates an opportunity to
become acquainted with each other. Denis
Keaney held quite q reception for an hour OF
more. Mr.. Devices having announced the
programme for to-day, the company dis.
persed
The Executive Committee of the National
Greenback Labor Party will meet at 10 o'clock
this morning at Mr. Durant's office. Al
noon the conference will assemble ut Fenton
Hall. II is expected that the sessions will
continue two or three days The special bust
ness before the conference is the selection o.
the place and time for holding National con
ventiOu, the establishment Of basis Of repre-
sentaton in the convention and the prepare
ton of an address TO the people. Other mat
tiers, of course, will be introduced. Thert
seems to be disposition on tho part
of many of tho delegates to get up
Irritation with the female sutfrRgi5ts. Tn,
| following resolution viii be introduced to-day
WHEREAS, The women Of the United States ar
taxed 10 support the Government in which the!
have no representation be II
RosoltSd That tho National Greenback-Labo
party, in conference assembled recognizes hi
iact, and desires 10 correct II ~ adyocaling IN
And be Il further
ResOired That this conference invite the Nationa
Womun'8 Suffrage Association OF tho United State
to send three delegates 70 the Ggeenback-Labo
Convention, 70 be held on -, at -, gaiI
delegates 10 be entitled TO all the rights and priv
ileges and placed upon the same footing with th
male delegotNs in Tho said convention.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
For holiday presents go to Julius Lansburgh's.


You can save twenty-five per cent by buying
clothing and gents furnishing goods at Roman Z
Coxs closing out sale, at 507 Seventh street,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

THE Rowland Dental ASSOCIATION, 2ll Four.and-
a.hsll street use only :. $. Whites artificial teeth
Philadelphia. Price ~ per SET
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

Louis spanier, 1I1G Il Street Northwest,
sells the finest rye and Bourbon WHISTLES in this
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
saa Solid Gold watches,


gonts size, American movement warranted
for time. Il. Harris Il Co., 435 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
Solid Gold watches, SIS,
st. Aloysius' Fair.

handsome cases, and warranted for time. r.
Harris Il Co.. 435 Seventh street.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

THE TRUE STATE
OF THE
WOODEN MARKET.
With the single exception Of iron the ..l riss
In prices Of wool has been greater than in any
other product The fabrics that are now be.
ing consumed do not show any adyanc eli. IN
price, as they were made out OF last st years ears
products of wool. The advance in Low and
Medium Woods has been from 40 to 90 PEI,
cent In Delaine az, and Fleece Woods nearly
100 per cent. That these prices are not spec.
llatlye can be best inferred Iron Tue laet
That wool.growors have not for seven years
past made dollar ON their wool crop. aud IN
many Instances IaiIsd to shear their sssP Us
the prices realized DID NOT Pay FOR
SHEARING. The past years crop will be
used use! il the Manufacturing Of goods this year
and as such houses as FAuLKNER, PAGE y Co,
PoMERoY & PEMuBER and others OF the largest
commission houses in the world nave bought
at an average adyanee Of 40 per cent. for the
use of their mills, aud not for the purposes of
~ .
SIBlLlIY OF 4 DOUBT that all grades Of
A. a
PEE GENT AIGAE& MEXT SEASON.
In Linens and C9t!ens tlat are used in the
manufacturing Of garments the advance aver
ages % I per cent;
The great demand for Ready. Made Cloth.
ing, owing to the superior manner in which
inc eesleG gTaes as1 nov oslm& MADE: nas
canted an advance IN the price of labor of
Iully 90 per cent:
We have now on hand fully EoRTY TLoU y.
SIND D0LLARs, W0RTH MORE GOODS
- u - = $1,000 LIZ DzS1n
or TIE Room 70 CARRY, and in order to
DISPOSE Of them we shall, prior to taking an
inyentory oner the entlre stock Ut ayog
Reduction Of ELE1EEN PER CENI. from last
MONTH. .......... prices .s.
This may appear unwise aud inconsistent to
many. We deem it best however, to give our
patrons The benellL of low prices Whenever we
Is the patronage we secure
thereby amply ropays any sacrifice We may
make
winters Use, WHETHER THEY BUY OF US
OR NOT. We invite them to look over our
eOSA Al ~ 70 sno IL sSsl SI III SG
ductiun in price makes it desirable TO do So
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
Noor,s. eIs Pa. Ave.

Black French Thread Laces, all widths and nice de-
signs and qualities, at ~ to sc and up. Cream Wash
BlOnds double widths from p to Coo. the yard Point
dc Spret Nett, yard wide, nj SOC. silk Illusions,
Dotted Nett and Nellings, at lowest prices Real
Spanish Guipurs and other Hetts In all STYLES, black
and white, Spanish Trimming Laces all qualities
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

Real Russian Lace Sets, Collars and Guns, at ellis
the sett. The new Cream Point lie Langquedo Lace,
handrun all widths at ~ to h5c. tho yard Point de
Brabant Lacts, with Russian combinations, NJ ID TO
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08
columbia Lodges Instnllntlon.

CoMPoUND FLUID EXTRACT OF P1rslss1wA cures
Kidney and bladder gravel, female weakness, &c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-08

Spanish Laces. Brabant and PoinI do Russo Iaces,
low prices. high In quality. SILK EmbToidci OF
carts and Ties at 90 70, CSC, to 81 White ltmbrod
red Ties ~ 2jc, Cream Batiste Embroidered Ties at