The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-02-28

practice.
DIR. NJ. w. Boyd left for Jackson
Vile, Fla, on Monday night. After
tarrying there for awhile he will return
10 Jackson, and resume the practice Of
his profession here, where he has host
Of friends.
Bishop Thompson will make an Off
cial visit 70 st. Andrews church on Sab
bath incorporating in the morning
and also at night At the night service,
the rite of confirmation will be admins
tered.
-Dr.IByron Lemly has moved into
his new store, two doors above the old
stand, which he has thoroughly reftted
and painted, and where everything is so
tastefully and conveniently arranged
that it is delight to look upon it.
Mn. JERRY HORN, Of the Meridian
Mercury was at the Capital last Saturday,
on business Of his Office The Mercury
has survived the destruction of its
materials by the late fire, and will soon
be itself again. 1t was largely, though
not fully, insured.
The portrait Of Ex-Gov Claiborne,
which we publish to-day, is the work Of
lady artist, Miss G. w. Clark, Of New
York, who has done some other very nc
ceptable wood-engraying for this Office
another evidence of what woman can do
when she has fair chance.
An entertainment for the benefit Of
the new Methodist church building will
be given at the residence of Mr. II. NJ.
Taylor on next Thursday night. An
attractive programme has been arranged.
Tickets rs cents. No reserved seats
except for those who first arrive.
Two Of Jacksons most beautiful and
charming ladies, Mrs Mollie Bate and
Mss Annie Mitchell, have returned
from Port Gibson, where they were
visiting Miss Mallie Myles whose visits
at the Executive Mansion are recalled
with delight by her numerous friends in
this city.
--Messrs. Cassidy and Thompson, Of
Brookhayen, and Messrs. Martin and
McLaurin, Of Port Gibson, took in the
Clarion establishment, in all its depart
ments, during the past week. We also
had the pleasure Of call from our
''never-stop" subscriber and friend, S.
l.. Scott Esq, Treasurer of Franklin
county.
Gen. G.. Y. freeman, of Grenada,
n talented and highly accomplished gem
tleman, will lead to the altar tonight
one of the most beautiful and lovely
young ladies of Jackson Miss Rosa
Belle Hunter, daughter of Rev. DR..
Hunter. The church has been handsome
ly decorated for the interesting occa-
sion.
In most of the cities where there are
railroad crossings over which trains are
constantly running, it is customary for
the companies to have the tracks watched
for the safety and convenience of the
public who are compelled to use them.
We respectfully throw out this sugges-
ton i'll view Of the constant travel over
the main tracks in West Jackson.
On the LIST day of January last, the
Presbyterian church Of this city was in
debt to its pastor and treasurer to the
amount of 1901. 40. On Monday morn
ing last, member of the Session took
the matter in hand, and in two hours
time raised the full amount and $10.S3
over. The members of the congregation
who were called upon responded very
promptly and literally, as the result
shows.
The Union School Agency, Brandon
has card in this issue. This Agency
has been established less than six
months, but has been very efficient in
securing situations for teachers, and il
supplying schools and private familic:
with competent and acceptable instruc
tors. 1t is the only agency Of the kind
in the Southwest, and under the very
capable management of Messrs. Clark
| Mayors will continue to grow in favoi
with the profession whose interest it il
designed to subserve.
Harry Taylor, the contractor fol
CLARION Building, has added an Gle
CANT iron yeranda to the front, and un
derneath same Frank DIN has laid dowr
one of his best pavements. AS soon a,
the painting is finished, Seutter vii
photograph the establishment, and theI
our artist will try his skill on an en-
craving, so that our friends generally
may see how well prepared we are L
serve the public in all departments O
our business. The contractor and al
his workmen have taken special pain
to give us an elegant and substantial
building.
We had call yesterday from Rev
Chas. l.. Harris, an intelligent colore,
minister of the Congregational denomi
nation, who comes here to organize
church of that faith and order. Services
for the present, will be held in the hal
of the Hope Fire Company. Mr.. Harri
has been assigned to this work by
great Missionary Society Of his Church
amply able to sustain him should loca
support be insufficient. He preached
for several years in Mobile, and come
here from Birmingham, Ala. He is en-
titled to and will no doubt receive col
dial reception.
MARRIED.