The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-04-21
rHD CITY
Hot and dusty.

Opera House.
Mrs. A. V simms, of oxford, is visit
ing friends in this city.
Mrs. f. H. Nall left last week for 9
visit to friends in louisiana.
The linen buster aud palm leaf fan vii
soon be the popular costume.
The new spring styles are 'nobby
They were out in force sunday.
What has become OF the steam laundry
that was talked Of last summer?
Judge II. F. Simral, Of vicksburg,
has been in the city since Monday.
Hon. !. : Hamilton has returned from
a business trip to Wilkinson county.
A. NJ Lea, Esq, of Vicksburg, was in
the city last week on professional business.
Mr.. john W. Robinson is confined to
his home with a severe attack ofPneumonia
Hon. II. NJ Street, Of Prenti-s county,
was in the city on Monday and favored u
with a call
Our streets and sidewalks have been re-
ceiving some needed attention at the hands
Of the city authorities.
Winter has gotten out Of "the lap OF
spring" and summer has established its
headquarters in that spot.
Remember that the 28th is the time
set for the excursion of the ladies Of the
Episcopal Church to Vicksburg.
Collin :. Tarpley, Esq, offers his
eligible lot on Capitol street, at low figures
fJr the new federal building.
The fremen's banquet on May Sd will
be IN the Masonic Hall Pearl Lodge having
kindly rendered it for that purpose
An ice-cream saloon would be 4 profit
able investment during the heated term,
which, it seems, has begun early and in
earnest.
The gate in front of No. Is engine
house will be put up in a short while. A
panel Of the iron fence has been already
taken out
We had the pleasure Of a call yesterday
from one Of the most successful planters in
Central Mississippi, Capt. w. T. Peatross, Of
Rankin county.
Meridian had $200,0 fire Mond ay
night With our well regulated fire de-
partment such a thing would be an impos-
sibility in jackson.
Property owners would do well to see
that their premises are in clearly condition.
If they do not the city authorities will take
the matter in hand.
Judge Brian, the wheel-horse Of the
Warren county Democracy, was in the city
on Monday to attend the Supreme Court,
and honored Us with a call.
Capt. w. H Butler, the popular Sheriff
of old Lawrence was in the city this week
and called on The CLARION.
-Messrs. Cowan and McCabe, the well
known law firm of Nicksburg, are in the
city on professional business.
The Easter services at the Episcopal
church last Sunday were very interesting
the floral decorations were handsome and
profuse, aud the music particularly fine.
Street cars prosper iii summer while
all things else stagnate. Everybody who
can will ride rather than take the hot,
dusty walk from up~town to West Jackson
aud back.
There will be magic lantern exhibit
ton in the basement of the Episcopal
Church this evening at 6 O'Clock. under
direction of Miss Mary johnson. Every
body. children particullrly,w be welcome.
The new residences of Mr.. NJ. Green
and Mr. J. W. Beatty, on State street are
rapidly approaching completion. When
finished they will be ornaments to the sec
ton of the city in which they are located.
Sir knights Oliver Clifton. J. L. Power,
Jno. A Webb, Geo. ;. Green and Jas. shelton
of Mississippi Commandery No. l, are in
Ko.ciusko in attendance on the meeting Of
the Grand Commardery Knights Tomplar.
The following have been elected Vestry-
men of st. Andrews Church for the ensuing
wear: John w. Robinson, A. Virden, G.. D.
Sidwav. NJ. Green, p 2. Bailey, w. 5. Ham.
ilton, Oliver Clifton, L. Virden, d. p. Por-
ter
Sir knights w. c. Benbrook, Crane
Commander, Mayor of the town of Martin,
J. II. Gordon and y. s Walker of Por
Gibson, and b. 4. Vaughn, Of Columbus
were in the city on Tuesday, en- route to tht
Grand Conclave at Koscuisko, which as
sembled yesterday.
We had the pleasure of call this week
from Sheriff J. B. Mccormick, of Jefferson
Sheriff r. J. Williams, of Franklin; and
Sheriff w. q. johnson, of Winston, who
have all called at Htha Captains office,
and made satisfactory settlements CT taxe;
and other State revenues collected by them
A correspondent suggests the public
lie square in rear of the Executive mansion
- a suitable location for the Government
Building. We ieaiH aile; in this connection
that the Commissioners has received pro-
posal for the sale of the Tarpley property ,oE
Capitol street, now occupied by Mrs. ,. b
Ware.
jackson Fire Co. No l will extend an
invitation to Canton Steam Fire Company
to participate in the department. parade OF
burg has invited Gem No. 2 to take part il
the parade of the Vicksburg department OF
/ May 10th, and We learn that the invitation
will be accepted.
Last Friday evening, by invitatatioG 0
( Mr.. II. NJ. Taylor, we witnessed the test o
the brick machine he has in operation at TIA
new Blind Asyiam. The machine is WOE
derful invention, and one that is calculate
to work revolution in brick making. Fh
trial gave perfect satisfaction to Mr. fsytol
and proved interesting and instructive
the large crowd of spectators.
( The excursion train of Jackson Fir
Company No. l. passed down yesterda
morning. Six coaches were filled when tn
train left the Jackson depot, aud the sun
c.D,,, bo 10 Of icEafS this rtnt a