The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-06-18
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK.

English seerucker suits will cost you
IS at a, saks Co.'S.
There will be another grand excursion to
IIarper's Ferry july =, under the management OF NJ
Abrahams.
Judge wylie has granted a new trial to
Christana Taylon convicted Of the murder Of the
Fisher children.
Auction sale Monday, June 10, of fine
aces, SILKS satns velvcS, sash ribbons, remnants,
at loves, sii Market Space.
The Fanchon Club gives an excursion to
Marshall HAL tomorrow evening steamer Corcoran
leaves her wharf ut $3.50 sharp.
The place to visit before starting on your
summer iaunt Is the Boys Clothing House of H. Rob-
inson Co" 900 rennsYlyania avenue, ----------
Mr. Edwin Gage, Of Boston, Mass, and
Mr.. Clinton cage, OF Chicago H., are visiting tlCiv
parents at No. 1920 seventeenth street.
The commencement of Rock Hill College,
Maryland, takes place noxt Friday ut +, NJ,
train leaves Washington ut 1910 l., Nj
On invitation of Mr.. George w. Driver,
the Washington Light Infantry Corps win tomorrow
evening attend the performance at his garden.
Mr.. w. N. Cogan, of this city, will leave
In Few days for san Francisco, cal, where he In
tends going into business for himself permanently.
The National Rifles have been ordered to
assemble nj their armory Tomorrow evening, ut :
O'Clock sharp to receive and NJ their helmets, aud
to " fall In - for arm at 7iS In helmets and fatigue
uniforms
On June &c there will he trotting and
pacing facing at the National Fair Grounds. Tho
roting will he free TO all District horses Harry
hin and Douglass barred, aud for PAGERS FREQ to all
Entries viii close wednesday next.
The Herdics not only make better time
than the cars. but they land passengers vt the curb
Remember tina, by patronllins the iletdcs whenever
possible You kecpup competition which insutes better
accommodations from the street cars.
Genuine Calcutta Seersucker will cost
YOU si5 pcr suit at A. saks Il Co.'S.
The ladies' of the Epiphany Mission give
an excursion to Glymont on Wednesday next. The
fast and commchlous steamer Report has been
chartered, and Will leave her wharf at a. Nj, and
T.. NJ. delightful time ispromised MI participants.
Commissioner Dudley opened bids last
week for remodellng the plumbing In the Pension
once. Bids were received from J. D. smith Co.,
of Philadelphia, Sl 5IS and c. g. Thorn, of Wash
ington sl 1875. ThoJatter awarded the contract.
The programme at Drivers Summer Gar
den this week Is an unusually attractive one. This
Is fast winning Its way to public favor, has
been ntcsted by the throngs that nightly congregate
there. An evening spent there Is an event to be re-
| menbercd
The many friends of Mr.. John H. Hickcox.
ST., MIR. spoGOrds assistant IN the Library Of Con.
gres win rejoice at his vlndlcaton from the basces.
aud mistaken charges made against htm. some time
since tOpennE letters without authority 10y the action
of the grand Jury yesterday In Diminishing the case.
The commencement of Georgetown College
takes place next Thursday morning at 1880 O'Clock.
The literary exercises of the Alumni Society," an adj
lotan, Esq, take place at the College the evening
| before, in order that all the Alumni may attend
without inconvenience.
The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad will
| issue round-trp tickets TO those wishing TO attend
| the Grand Army FnCampment In Baltimore at the
reduced rate of 81, 6i Tickets will be placed on sal,
June u to - and be good to return the following
day. Passengers viii be funded at Pennsylvania
| "a
Abners Garden is a most popular resort
and every evening the balconies are crowded witt
| parties of Washngton's most prominent people.
| The orchestra, under the direction of Professor
Chr. Arth disCoufses excellent light and new
music, the selections being chosen with great dis
elimination. The Raincs still prove a strong nttrnc
| tion.
| Washington's Coney Island, Lower Cedar
| Point, that became so popular last summer, open
regularly for the season Sunday, June Is. when The
first excursion takes place. The steamer Jane Nose
| ley has been chartered for daily excursions e1cep
Monday and, under the management of that thorough
master of his business, this Is destined to he
| come more popular than ever.
The nobbiest and most stylish straw hat,
that have made their appearance for many years at,
| the broad-brimmed hats. worn by every one VIII
| eau get them. The demand has been great tina
1t could not he supplied. Messrs. Wett & Ruof, 90
Pennsylvania avenue have ust received another larg
supply of these goods and are prepared to accommo
date all who call for them. This firm also have II
| stock all Of Dunlaps novelties.
Did you ever hear of good white YES
being sold at fifty cents2 saks & Co. Is the hous
| to buy them from.
The Washington operate Association i
making great preparations to.contrbute to tho pleas
ure of Its members and friends by giving moon
light excursion down the Potomac on Friday evening
June 30. This will he most enjoyable In every par
tIcular, besides the moonlight the water an,
dancing, the association Will sing several Choruse
from the ''Chimesof Normandy - aud 1.-The Snug
gers.'' Mr. John Philip Sousa will he present 4
| person and conduct the music, AS the tickets
limited, 1t Will be well to secure them Immediately.
During the past week the Swimming Schoo
has been thronged by best people, who have great
enjoyed the cool and lnyigOrating bath. The waite
Ia kept at an agreeable temperature and the best
order Is maintained during the entire time. TIL
morning classes for ladies and misses patronizc
largely, many having Joined for instruction In tn
art, and have become proficient swimmers. The cit
Of Washington ought to he proud Of this institution
which Is beyond question the finest In tho country
and they should that all the necessary patronag
| be given It,