Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-27
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n'''tiS VI tne directors OF the Rich
mond and Louisville Railroad Company will
meet at Green's Mansion House, in this
city Oh May Sd
Mr. II. l.. Trent, baggage master on the
lrSinia Midland Railway. will leave here
sunday next for Hagcrstown, Nd, to take a
position on the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road
The members Of the Columbia Steam Fire
Company are now rejoicing over the pros
pect Of soon having a new engine house, the
CITY Council, having appropriated 5000 for
that purpose.
Col. Wertenbaker, ofCharloltesville, COM
manding the Third Virginia Regiment, TO
which the Alexandria Light Infantry is con-
nectcd. has appointed Mr.. c. j. W. sum
mei", OF this city, Ordnance Sergeant of the
regiment
Mr. benjamln Austin, the efficient county
court clerk, who was elected School Trustee
Tor Arlington District by the Electoral School
Board OF Alexandria county, Monday last,
vice DIR. Gotl, resigned, has qualified and
entered upon the discharge of the duties of
his new position.
Mr. II. b. Davies, who was foreman for
Alessrt. Burgess 4 Co., has established a
Suano factory Oh Union street, opposite
Nheat's mill. similar to tho one run by his
late employers. The contract for the oilal
III flshtown by NIessrs Burgess 4 Co. is be-
ing carried out by Mr.. Davies.
SlcssrS Chas H. Schaufi' and Oscar De-
main contemplate the erection in this CITY
OF cold storage warehouse, to be supplied
withthe Chase patent cold blast refrigcrating
apparatus 1t is claimed that by the system
, OF refrigeration these gentlemen intend TO in
troducc, perishablc articles of food of all
kinds can hr preserved fresh and sweet for
months.
Rev. DR.. Flippo has resumed his Wednes-
day night short lectures, ON Bllnyan's Pill
grim's Progress, which were suspended dur
Ing the progress Of the revival meetings
lately held nj the Baptist Church. The sub
je"t otthe lecture last night was Faithful and
Christian passing through Vanity Fair"
One believer was haptised last Sunday
night, making sixteen additions to the
membership since the close Of the revival
services.
m The meetings OF Golden Light Lodge No. 81 33;;7
Tuesday night was largely attended The
following We're elected officers for the ensu-
ing term viz; A. ": Armstrong, W. c, r.;
Miss Maggie Hays, W. Y. r.: {. c. Carlin,
49,. y. II. ! iChtllS, W Il. -. MIS-. II.
NJ. Foltz. w. T.; {. X. Herbert, W. c.; j.
Il. Grigg, W. NJ; Miss Eflic Ramey, w. !.
g.: Joseph +. Glover W. Sentinel; G.. W.
Hawxhurst, w. y. s.. Miss Bertie Medley,
K. IA. S.; Miss Gertrude Stansburv, l.. II.
=. Miss Efiie Crump, W. d. M. II. L. Ra-
mey, p. W. c. r.; The above officers will be
installed next Tuesday night by c. f. STAINS
bury Lodge Deputy. This Lodge with IL
large number ni' its friends will leave on a
special train al G:3U p. III. tonight for Falls
Church, To participate in the celebration Of
the 18th anniversary Of the introduction OF
the order in the State.
As will be seen by advertisement else
where i'll the Gazette II musical and literary
entertainment will be given at Armory
Hall under the auspices Of the Old Domin-
ion Boat Club, May ). The Washington
Republican i'll speaking of the operetta
Penelope, 10 be given on the OCCASION
says: This charming operatta gains in favor
with each production. 1t affords Mr. John
Pugh an opportunity for full display Of
his excellent comic powers, while his voice
gives additional attraction to the pleasing
music. Mcssrs Hay and Daniel ably sup
port the amusing element, while Mrs. True
has part to which she does full Justice
Mrs. Charles B. McCartee now sings the
soprano role, and her personal beauty,
pleasing voice, and piquante acting adds
greatly to the interest of the piece" Mr.
John .. Pugh says that Ned Hays descrip-
tion Of Mrs. Watkins Evening Party is AZ;
neat and pretty piece Of acting as he ever
saw