The Sunday herald., 1881-02-06
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK.
For auction ads. see second page.


The tenth annual ball of the Knights of
st. Patrick came OF at odd Fellows Iiall last |
Wednesday evening, and was well worthy OF the |
organization. |
The second Raymond excursion party from |
Boston arrived In the city last evening" and are quar-
tered at the different hotels They win leave the city
on Monday, |
The Herdic phaetons seem to have caused |
decided acceleration in the speed OF the Avenue
cars similar phenomenon on y street would lie
welcomed by many sufferers.
The residents of Georgetown have petit
toned the Commissioners for the removal OF the
pump at the corner of First and Market streets on
account OF the imrurity OF the water.
C. 7. Fay, Holyoke, Mass, says: " Almost
all Of the children's shoes sell have the A. s. r.
Co. Tir on them; In fact, could not sell them
without. II has become necessity to have them"
In medium spring-weight overcoats we are
offering all the latest novelties our stock Is the
largest and prices always the lowest. A. saks
street.
The employees of the city post Office ap.
rcarcd last week In their new and nobby uniforms,
looking quite naiy Messrs. Eiseman Brothers, cor
ner Seventh and Streets the manufacturers Of
these uniforms.
Our stock of ulsters, ulsterettes, and over
coats Is st very large and want every In need
OF the above garments TO examine our marked dewn
prices In red A. saks & Co.. strictly one-prce
ciothiers, Sie and ais Seventh street.
Madame Emma Soule, Of 10 East Sixteenth
street. New York, announces to her former patrons
that she Is al lii9 street. opposite the Rigg House.
Evening, ball, and reception dresses OF the most
novel and elegant designs are made at days notice.
The irresponsible African is raising thun-
der with the inaugural ball The certainty that all
who attend will I've jostied by large crowd OF col
ored-vari. coored-dancers OF both sexes staggers
some ardent patriots who stalwart enough poti-
caly, but who do not care to have social equality
| brought so near home right under their own noses,
| so to speak.
The Rev. Dr. J. p. Tustin, of Philadel-
phia, is in the city for short time Dr. Tustin Is
| distinguished minister OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church, and has Just returned from Europe, where
he has spent ten years IN reference the missionary
Interests of the Episcopal Church. lie Is relative
OF the late Rev. Dr. septimus Tnstn for many years
| Chaplain to Congress.
A convention OF the different boat clubs
was held at the rooms Of the ACanthus Club. on +
street. near Eleventh. last night. to make arrange
men's to Try and Induce the National Association Of
September on the Potomac. Delegates were present
form the Potomac, Columbia, and Ana'ostans but no
definite arrangement was arrived at.
| Not the Army alone, but the Navy also, is
complaining of the III advised leniency OF the Prcs-
dent In retaining In the service officers dismissed by
i on December - the sentences Of
Charles w. Christopher. for drunkenness on duty,
were mitgated to suspension from rank and pay for
one year, each 'to retain his present number In
his grade during said period.''
At the meeting of the Washington Yacht
Club last night Messrs. II. McNelly. W. T.. Miller.
S. Leslie, G. Lescaet, and George NJ Miller presented
| N''''S'
with number of songs and all separated anxious fol
the opening of the season that the club may he able
to show their appreciation Of the many kindnesse,
that have been bestowed upon them.
Rev. DR.. Leonard formerly of the Church
OF the Redeemer OF Brooklyn has accepted the call
st. Johns Church. In this city, and will assum,
charge Quinquages.ma Sunday, in time to conluc
the Lenten services. lie is comparatively youni
man; and Is most energetic worker especially in tn
| the interim by Rev. DR.. KEITH of New York.
vocal and instrumental concert for tn,
benent of the poor will he given at St. Peters schoo
Hall on street, between Third and Fourth south
|, east Wednesday, February Q. Mrs. johannes, Mis-
May Rogers, little Miss Carrigan, Col. II. NJ Rogers
tthe renowned balladist,) Messrs. Maudsley, Me
will contribute to the entertainment of the evening
which insures a crowded house for the noble o
"charity.''
Our police Judge has difficult and dis
agreeable place which no one need envy him, but 1
he is correctly reported, of his judgments
to say the least, SO remarkable to invite comment
/ Last Tuesday white man. stranger In the city
! charged negress with robbng him OF pair of cu
buttons under circumstances which may be inferred
that they belonged to the stranger. but said she too
them for debt OF dollar due her. We leave tn
Judge to settle with the fanatics among the party tina
appointed him his remark that she had very ttl
respect for a white man who would associate with
colored woman.'' Granting that he meant to be un
that the woman is colored makes 1t any worse than
she were white his decision that the ewelry shout
from custody would seem to require explanation.
II intended to put premium on vice, and lay dow
the pIinSiPle that strangers within our gates may
unscrnpulous to adopt this means?
The bob-tail car nuisance hourishes will
more virulence In Washington than in other cities
from the @ New @ Yprk Hsred paSs like like yesiern
force into prominence all the disagreeabe pecuiar
9 ties of the one-horse car. This vehicle is a!mo
always dirty. 1t is uncomfortable to ride In. Pas
sengers who stand frequently shaken into the lar
OF those who are lucky enough to have seats Thei
y that men work through a crowded rear platfori
without being rubbed and that ladies squeeze In will
own fare: il some one fails to do this ali the otht
n passengers suspect one another when the driver
monstrates. As for the horse, he Of all beings
y detest the bobta II compes him to harder wor
h than his neighbor who helps draw the somewhat arg,
car for the principal work Of car horse comes at Il
instant OF starting. Perhaps there Is no method
getting rid Of the we already have. but the
u panes at least lie prevented putting more
them on the road to Kill horses and annoy passer
gers.''
Inauguration Notes.
, The Hall and Promenade Reception Committee
the Inauguration ceremony met last night In the Nj
y tropolitan Bank Building Mr.. A. Cluss In the cha
=, and Mr.. +. d. Hay secretary.
- Mr.. j. f. Bell, from the Committee on ComfoI
asked that bis committee and the Committee on Tcl
4. cts be consolidated. So ordered.
"a Programme, reported that the Germana OrchestI
Of Philadelphia would supply the nucleus OF the dan'
:, gramme had been and marvels Of beauty.
y Mr.. W. j. Rhees wished to know under whose d
rection the flooring and hat boxes were being place
a In the Museum building; he, as member discaime
all connection In the matter. as the hat boxes wei
=, dsgraceful.
" direction of the Executive Committee, and no doul
y, 1t would lie properly attended to. While he did M
approve Of the way was being done, he had to sui
=, init,
ID Maj: lockwood what sort Of lumber the
Il, using In the hat boxesY''
- - The Chair said rough unplaned lumber.
10 Mai. Lockwood: ''Ihen Will pay the diHeren,
m ;9el out of the funds Of this committee. as
m willing that the hne wraps OF ladies' and gentlee
i, should be ruined to save such paltry sum. mo'
e that in the opinion Of this committee. the boxes
paned lumber. and that the secretary be directed
Ia notify the Executive Committee Of the action so
" rected.'
;, running debate followed between Messrs. stra
y ton, Bell 1indall, Lockwood, Cronin, Conger, Cls
pane and others relative to the placing OF the name
>. OF the Floor Committee the cards Of invitations
" After several motions had been agreed TO and the
I, res9nsidered the subject was laid on the table.
Mr.. Cluss made statement as to the aggregat
,,e cost Of the ball. as follows supply Of gas to y
building u, ooo temporary floor 1924 hat boxes 80
u will be the cost Of erecting temporary buildings de
corations aud the employment Of about l30me as bt
., attendants and ticket receivers.
- Mr.. James J.. Hell made detailed statement as
S the responsibility that would attend the keeping
the hats and guests on the night OF the ba
great attention to guard against the loss Of art
ces whereby the committee would be held responsible
He thought the letter carriers would the very best
men to put there. they were acknowledged TO
G. competent and honest and knew almost everybody
N The committee, without taking any action, az
ID journed.
in The Floor Committees will meet on Wednesdt
III afternoon at 1880 o'clock.
ID The erection Of the arch Fifteenth street whi'
Is to be the chief attraction Of the street show,
III commenced on Friday last The site selected do
Z not meet with much favor threefour Of those II
terested agreeing that It should span the Avenue
III - -
Is Washington Light Infantry Corps.
Is At the company meeting of the above We
~ | held a IA m ali
% day evening last, ten recruits were added to the 70
!. ter, making the membership OF the corps 1877, III
!. enabling Col. Moore To parade as battalion OF fo
10 companies ON the fourth OF March, each compaI
;, numbering between thirty and forty This con
" L Ia a xNa lN al nnr irrIi