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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20
The Snake-God OF Dahomey.

The most powerful fetish is Danhgbwe,
the tutelary saint of Whydah, and which
is personifed by the harmless snake so
named Its worship was introduced into
Dahomey when the kingdom of Whydah
was conquered and annexed. In Why
dab, hidden from eyes profane by a thick
grove Of fg-trees, is the famed Danh-
hweh, OF fetish snake-house. 1t is, ac-
cording to Mr.. Sketchly, nothing more
than circular swish hut-the very model
of the Parian inkstand to be seen in
every toy-shop. From the room depended
pieces of cotton yarn. and on the floor,
which, in common with the wall, was
whitewashed, were several pots of water
The pvthons, to the number of twenty
two, were coiled on the top of the wall OF
twined around the rafters All those
hideous reptiles are sacred. TO slay one,
even by accident-for to do 50 purposely
would not be dreamt of-used to entail
instant sacrifice to the gods, and confsca-
ton Of all the offenders property to the
fetish priests Nowadays his punish
ment is not so severe, but still exemplary
enough. The offender, after meeting of
all the fetishers of the neighborhood is
convened, is seated within hut of sticks,
thatehed with high grass and built in the
inclosurei in front Of the snake-house. His
clothes and body are well daubed with
palm oil, mixed with the fat Of the
murdered snake-god. AT given signal
the hut is fired, and the materials being
like tinder, the unfortunate offender
against the majesty Of the fetish is en-
veloped in famts. In excruciating tor
ture he rushes out of the fames-his
clothes on fre-to the nearest water, pur-
sued by the infuriated priests, who be-
labor him with sticks, stones and all sorts
Of rubbish. II he reaches the water he
is free, and if he j. fortunate to live, has
expiated his crime But few are able to
run the gauntlet, and expire before reach
ing the cooling water, dubbed to death
by the fetishmcn-the Donh-gbweno, or
snake-mother, as they are called. As the
door of the snake temple is always open,
the snakes frequently wander out after
nighffall. If any person meets one he
must PROSTATE himself before it, carrying
it tenderly in his arms to the temple,
when his humanity to the snale-god is
rewarded BY his being fined for meeting
the snake; and if he cannot B. will not
pay, he is imprisoned until the uttermost
cowrie is extracted from him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20

holding on her hands. The yarn was
very much tangled, but grandma's skill
and patience brought it all out straight,
and she wound beautifully round, even
ball.
"That's just the way It's with us, " said
Rhoda, 1--WE get our lives all tangled up,
and could never straighten them our
ownselves, but the Lord has got hold of
the right end of the threads, and He
winds us up into perfect shapes, so He
can use US just as He needs US. That is,
if we let Him, and don't spoil things by
insisting on having our own way"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20

The things which constitute the true
charm of :. home cannot be bought or Sc
cured by the labor Of hirelings. It IS
only the mistress Of the house, the wife
and mother, through her love and union
Of interest with her husband and chill
Gren, who, guided BY her affection, Will
labor to bring that charm about her
household which springs from systematic
labor, scrupulous neatness and esonomy,
q finely-appointed table, with food dain-
tily prepared and served with exquisite
taste.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20

To be true men and women, we must
be self-poised, self-directing- self-respect-
ing We must never hang or opinions
upon anothe 5 thought or a party's die
tum; We must never indolently shift
responsibility or sink into mental captiv-
ity to stronger nature. The most mod
est Of us all, however lightly he may hold
his own powers, must remember that
they are hrs Own, and on that account
are Of priceless value to him.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20

Septuagesima Sunday, Feb. 10; Sexagesima Sun-
day, Feb. II; Quinquagesima Sunday, Feb "a ;
Ash-W Wednesday, Feb. 27; Quadragesima Sunday,
March 2; Mid-Lent Sunday, March 2s; Palm Sum
day, April s. Good Friday, April II Easter Sunday,
April 15; Low Sunday, April 20; Rogation Sunday,
May IS; Ascension Day, May p; Whit-sundays
June 1 Trinity Sunday, June s ; Corpus Christi,
June u; First Sunday in Advent. Nov. 80.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20
The Fnnr Gensnns-

Winter begins 1883. December 21, 11h Pm. evening.
and lasts sod, III. Ism.
Spring begins 1884, March 20, 12h. pom. morning,
and lasts Gid, 19h. 13m.
Summer begins 1884, June 20, sh. sm. evening, and
lasts ed, 2h. 13m-
Autumn begins September %, Ion. ION morning,
and lasts SGD, 15h- 36m.
Winter begins 1884, December q, 5h- 12m- morning.
Tropical year, s65d-, 1sh. ION
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20

Mercury, February 14th, June 18th, October 4th,
December nth, rising then just before the sun
Also January 4th. April 25th, August sd, setting
then Just after the sun. Venus, August 1Ith-
Mars, February 1st Jupiter, January 18TH Saturn,
December 12th
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20

Newbern, Tenn, has law thai
imposes fine Of not less than twenty
five dollars nor more than fifty dollars on
any person who goes INFO saloon on
Sunday.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20
EcIipses for the Year 1884,

There will be five eclipses this year-three Of the
sun and two of the moon
/. a partial eclipse of the sun, March 7Ith. In
visible in America
IL A total eclipse of the moon, April 10th visf-
bic at Boston, New York and Washington. Inyisi-
bic at Charleston, Chicago and St. Louis VIII be
partly visible before the moon sets IN the morning.
III. partial eclipse Of the sun, April 25th. In
visible in the United States
Nv. A total eclipse Of the moon, October 4th.
Visible at Boston, 6h- Pom eve; at New York. 6h.
Ism. eve; at Charleston, 5h, 55m eve. When the
moon rises st Chicago and St Louis the eclipse has
passed
v. A partial eclipse Of the sun, october 18th.
Invisible on this continent
CIV. Eclipse. October 4th. at Washington. eh. sm
eVe.l
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20

For he next three months re due ion of
TEN PER GENT. will be made from our
present very low prices. Parties wishing
goo1 W 5rk will find it 10 their sdgentage 10
call and see what can b. bought for a very
small amount of money. My { b ect in MAX
ing the above reduction is to clean up large
stock on hand, with DO not want to carry
over the winfer. Thanking the people of
Woodbury. and surrounding country for their
liberal patronage, l hope, by Fair and Square
Dealing, to merit a continu nee of the same.
DAN'L R. HAWTHORN,
Cooper Str eet, Woodbury.. N. J.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20

venus, until July 11th-
Mars, for the whole year.
Jupiter, until August Tth-
Saturn, until June Sd, ar
ter September 18th.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1883-12-20
Morning Stars,

Venus, after July 11th-
Mars, not this year.
Jupiter, after August Tth.
Saturn. after June Sd, IN
til September 18th.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08
Surprise and Serenade.

On last Monday evening the Elkton
CorneC Band proceeded quietly under
cover of the darkness to the residence of
the newly elected clerk of the county
commissioners, John ). Rossell, Esq, on
Bow street, and before any one in the
DeighburhOod, and before Mr.. Rossell
himself, it is presumed, knew exactly
what was going on, stationed themselves
in front of the house and struck up the
introductory notes of a serenade.A After
pla} nL an air or two Mr.. Rossell made
his appearance and held the attention of
the company for brief time, but long
enough to permit the surprised occupants
of the house to send out and procure that
portion of the viands necessary for furn-
iShing an attractive retreshment table,
not in the house, so thatWhen he concluded
and Il little more music was INDUCED
in, he was prepared to usher the company
in to an a0undantly supplied table, upon
which was piled fruits of all kinds, ices,
cakes, etc, to which the members of the
band and number of friends, who had
by this time congregated, paid marked
attention. X After an hour or so spent
around the table the visitors departed,
much .ratiicd with their hospitible re-
c9ptiOn.
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New Catholic Church,

The interior work on the handsome
new Roman Catholic Church on the
northeast corner Of Main and Chapel
streets, Newark, is being completed.
The new church was commenced in the
early part Of last June, and the corner
stone was laid with impressive ccremo-
MES on Sunday, June 24 Tie building
faces Main street, is Of Roman style ot
architecture. and is built Uf brick ac-
cording to the plans furnished by the
architect, John Stack, of Baltimore. who
is also the contractor. The edi!ica has a
depth of 50 feet on Chapel street and a
frontage of 43 feet on Main street. The
dimensions of the main audience room
are o2x50 feet, and the sanctuary, which
is arched, 24x1S feet. On either side is
a sacristy 15x12 feet. The gallery is
situated over the main entrance and is
40x15 feet. The interior work is entirely
of light woods and when finished it VIII
be extremely rich and handsome In the
sanctuary will be placed a vqritsared
marble altar, SKI feet, on which all the
paraphernalia of the Roman Catholic
ritual will be placed. There are five
large cathedral glass windows On each
side and two OF the same kind i'll the
end. A large rose window 80 feet in
circumference will be placed in front of
the building facing Main street. This
will be of rich stained glass. The slate
roof is surmounted by tower % feet in
height, in which ill be placed the bell.
There is a silded cross / feet high ca the
apex of the tower. The seating capacity
of the church Is expected to be about
500. The total cost was 80, 000.
The dedicatory ceremonies viii be held
on Tuesday, December 18th, with solemn
High Mass commencing at 1890 :. NJ
The Right Rev. Bishop keene, of Rich
mond, Va, will ofiiciate Oh the occasion,
and other noted ciergymen are expected
to be present. The admission price to
the services will be 80 cents. Excursion |
tickets to Newark and return will be |
issued by the railroad company.
The bell for the new church, which is
a fine one weighing ,, l05 pounds, y i'll be
blessed, with appropriate and very in
teresting ceremonies on Sunday, Dscem-
Der 10th, at 3 o'clock P. NJ 1t will be
rung for the first time on the following |
Tuesday, the day set apart for the dedi-
cation OF the church.
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Curious Things jim HAIL Service.

'When citizen of SaultSt. Marie, Miri ~,
wishes to send a letter to Il friend in the o.
posite village on the Canadian side of Il e
river, he directs it, preparing The postage
and puts it in the postoi1ice ON the Arn,li-
can side; then, in order 10 reach the pc. t.
office Oh the Canadian side, which is about
one mile distant, the letter goes - Detroit
through the United States mails, crosses
from Detroit TO Windsor, where it enters
the Canadian mails, and is sent over Cana-
dian routes back to the Sault, reaching the
Canadian office in about ten days frorn tie
time it started-ten days to 60 one mile.
But when one is in a hurry he goes across
the river himself and talks to the other fsl.
low: he doesn't write" This is something
after the style of certain mail service in
this section, where it frequently take, a
newspaper three days to reach a rostailce
six miles away, travelling about = hundred
miles to get there
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08
Lecture Course.

An interesting course of lectures, for
the benefit of st. Themes p. f. Church
of Newark, Del, has been arranged by
the Guild connected with the church,
30 be delivered in the Oratory of Della
ware College.
The first lecture will take place on the
evening of December i3th. by Rev. r. T.
A!sop, d, d., of Philadelphia, who will
,cll bis hearers all about "A Ride to Je-
GuSIlcm.' On the evening of Monday
the lab, Col. o. E. Bosbyshell of the U.
). Mint at Philadelphia, will deliver a
lecture on Coins" a subject with which
me no doubt is familiar, and on Thursday
o., ming, Dee. Goth, Rev. Campbell Fair,
D. d, Of Baltimore, will deliver his
humorous lecture on ireland and the
Irish"
The price of tickets has been placed at
the low figure of so cents for the course
of three lectures, or twenty-five cents O
single ticket.
The gentlemen named above are far
above the average platform orator and
the lectures are for good cause and
should attract large audiences. Tickets
may be had at Lewis glass front, Main
street.
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Death OF \ Young lady.

| On "Wednesday afternoon id-', Miss
Margaret R.'uest.- youngest laughter
of the late Rudolph Bennett, Of Eik
Landing and sister of Mrs. William G..
Crow, of this town, died AT the Old home
| stead of the FANNY, at the Landing, one
mile from this town, after brief Illness
of cebro spinal .lpeAingetis. She was
taken i'll on Tuesday, the 9Th ulto, and
was therefore sick but one week and a
day. On the afternoon Of Tuesday,
the eth, Mr.. Charles H. Bennett, brother
of the deceased, who WIS engaged
short distance from home, went to the
house and found her very ill., lie assiS-
ted her to her room and then called in
Mrs. Mcfarland, Il neighbnr who attend.
ed the sufferer while he fastened to town
to summon phN stefan. When DIR.
Mitchell arrived he found her dclrious,
and she remained in that COi,iit ION, with
brief intervals of intelligence until Mon
day morning last when she became to-
tally unconscious and remained 50 until
the time of her death. When She was
first attacked the physician was some
what in doubt as to the character OF her
illness, but within forty eight hours he
pronounced it case OF cebrn spinal
meningitis, i'll its worst form. The death
of Miss Bennett is the fourth that las
occurred in that family within seven
years past. Mrs. Sarah j. Bennett, mother
of deceased, died III 1871, Amanda, an
older sister, died in 1879 and Livingston
L. Bennett, the eldest brother died i'll
1882. Deceased was a great tavUrite with
her mother, and she has been i'll a some
what me lancholy condition ever since
her death. Her mind seemed to lee oc-
deceased mother and she frequently spoke
of her. She seemed to have had pre-
monition of her approaching death some
time before it occurred. Three weeks
ago, when her nephew, W. X. Crow was |
about to leave home for St. Paul, Mn !
nesota, and lie visited her to say good |
bye, she said to him this is the last !
time | will ever see you on earth. Willie,
meet me i'll heaven" when he gently .
chided her for entertaining such Il mel
oncholy idea, land said | Will be home
at Christmas she replied Il Nil not be
here then, IL prophecy which has been
literally fulfilled. DIring the delirious
period of her illness she talked almost
of her mother. On Sunday.
prior to her death, Mr.. Grow, her brother
ln-law went to her room, She happening
to be alone at the time, and as he enter
ed he heard her say mother, mother |
am coming he says she was looking
upwards and spoke as though addressing
her mother close by. Miss Bennett was
A young lady of a gentle and conliting
disposition and consistent Christian.
Her funeral will take place this after
noon, at two o'clock. Service will be
leld at the house. Ne are rcuue Sted to
say that the friends of the family are it,
1ited to attend without further notice
The remains will be inferred in the fam
ly lot, in the NJ T. burial gIound, on
IiUlt street
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The Il. Il O. X. RS New Dcpot.

The Philadelphia Ereai"g Hol'etn of
Tuesday said: "a rull"r is prevalent
on Third street to the effect that the Balti-
more Ohio railroad company, which is
completing its line into Philadelphia, has de-
depot it is proposed to erect IN this city. \
bridge will be built over the Schuylkill,
south of Chestnut street, and it is asserted
that the company has bought or has effected
negotiations for the purchase Of lot of
ground bounded by Walnut, Chestnut,
Twenty-Second and TWenty-tlrd streets.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08
REDEDICATION.
Interesting Services at Cherry
Hill NJ. T.. Church.

It'll W. AAs ShuIShs
! After a thorough overhauling. repaint-
ing and repairing, the Cherry Hill NJ. Z.
ship on Sunday last. Service began at
| the usual hour in the morning, at which
time the church was filed by an intclli-
gent and interested audience. In the
pulpit sat Revs. Mr.. White, the pastor,
r. w. Todd, of North East, aud
J. b. Mann, of the Pennsylvania Central
Conference. Rev. Mr.. Todd opened the
service by announcing the hymn, Come
let us tune our Hottest song, &c,' which
was rendered IN excellent style by the
efficient choir of the church, and joined
in by the congregation, after which Rev.
Mr.. Mann led in prayer. Rev. Mr.. Todd
preached the sermon, which was strong
one, taking for his text LIST Corinthians,
3d chapter, 18th to 18th verses. The
greatest interest was manifested in the
sermon ana it was pronounced excellent
by all who were SO fortunate as to hear
it. At the close of the sermon a business
meeting was organized, for the purpose
of raising tine necessary funds to liqui-
date the debt remaining upon the church
building and parsonage. A number of
in money and otherwise. Mr.. Scotch,
former manager of the Mccullough Iron
Works, at North East, paid the cost of
the new roof. Mrs. |. d. Carter had do
mated a handsome pulpit chair. Mr.. E.
Fryer an elegant Bible, and the young
men of the congregation had purchased
for the church an appropriate altar table,
but besides all that had been given, there
yet remained a debt of about $500. Rev.
VIM. Grant. an Old member of the church
and highly honored local preacher,
made touching address, after which
Rev. NJ. Mann made statement of the |
financial condition of the church, about |
as above given, and proposed that the |
amount be raised, The work was begun
with a will and in very short time about
two thirds of the amount was subscribed.
The evening service at : 80 O'Clock was
fully as well attent ed as the morning.
Rev. Mr.. Mann preached one of his fore
IDLE and original sermons, which was
greatly enjoyed. The Misses Terrell, of
Elkton, were present i'll the choir ard
added greatly to the beauty of the music
rendered. This church is now one of
the most tlourishing in this section of the
State.
Mrs. Hall has served up two more parties
With fine cakes and ice cream and water
cts this week.
A new stock of Buck Gloves-some for
ooys-they are hard to get. REESE.
\ full stock of choice groceries OF the
owest prices, foreign and domestic dried
rnif, canned goods, and lots of nice things
or Christmas. REESE
Decorated ware, fancy ware, NIaiolica
ware. REESE,
Bargains in everything. REESE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08
Philadelphia Cattle Market, Dec. {, 1889

Beef cattle We're in fair demand, aud
prices We're fraction higher POO head ar
rived and sold ut T. (d.7c per 10, according
to quality.
Sheep We're Il fraction higher. 5000 head
arrived and sold at 21aM5l@c., and Lambs
at il296l2c. per h., as to condition.
Hogs We're in fair demand at an advance
$500 head arrived and sold at the different
var sdat 69Sc. per h., to quality.
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The Circuit Court,

The Circuit Court for Cecil county will
meet on Monday next. We re-publish
the jury list for the beneft OF those of
our readers who have miSlaid the issue
of the WING of Nov. 10th containing it,
and who may desire to know the person
Lei of the Jury. Tie grand jury will be
drawn from this list and the foreman
selected by the court on Monday morning:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08
l Know Whereof | Speak

For have used it extensively. | regard
Parker's Ginger Tonic Il most excellent rem
edy for kidney, lung and stomach disorders
1t invigorates without iutuNIctI ing. j.
Francis, Relisi lhinS. journal, Chicago.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08

ss When in Wilmington, don't fail to
call on w. NJ. kenuard 4 Co., 62l Market
street, and see their large stock of carpets,
Dry Goods, Silks, Cloaks and Fancy Goods
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08
A Sufferer from Rheumatism.

limped about for years with a cane, and
could not bend down without eycruciating
pam. Pafker's Ginger Tonic effected an
astonishing cure and keeps me we'll 1t is
intallible. NJ. Guilfoyle, BinghaInton, y. y.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08
MARRIED.

BLAISE-STAPLES.-In Elkton on the
9TH inst. John II. Blaine, to Miss Ida n.
Staples, all of this county.
TIrTEH-W HITEoAK. Nov. 90, 1888, at
the home of the brides parents by Rev.
Irwin l.. Cation, Curtis NJ. litter and \ gnes
Whiteoak, all of Chesapeake City, this
county.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %, 1888 at the
Oxford, Pa. NJ f. Parsonage, by Rev.
Richard Kaines, George Greer, of Chester
county, Pa, to Miss Jennie Shannon, of
Colora, this county.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08

a dressing 10 betUtiIr gray hair every
family needs. Parker's Hair Balsam never
fails to satisfy.
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Canning Establishment

lately occupied by said George W. Evans in said
town. viz:
Main CANNING HOUSE BUILDING k.-sx
20! frame), ~ feet long and % feet wide I5aEssH
with the leaSchold interest in the lot on ltlikI
which it stands, with Boiler and 8 kettles .s,lksA
and Gasoline Ftre-potS therein. One FRAME
BOARDING HOUSE ~ feet long and II feet
wide, with the leasehod interest in the lot on
which it stands: Large Crates, Small Crate .
Trucks Wire baskets. Tilery Handles large
Wrench. Pair Pipe Tonlcs. = Small IanlrS, 3
Pieces Frame Stuti. Lot oi Copper Lot OF solder,
Stutt for Crates. Lot of Old Iron 100 Lids Part
OF Barrel oi Gasoline ScTaper, Slice-bar anT
Poker, , SkyL Light sash Is Einpty Boxes, 81
Wooden Buckets.
The Leases above mentioned have about ely Int
years to run, at IA SronLd-rent of five dollars and
two dollars and a-half per annum reSpcrtiveiy
THIS Property is in COMPLETE ORDER for
commencing canning operations. and the site is II
good one for the business, having both rail and
water transportation.
TERMS CASH; but more liberal terms may
probably be made on the day of sale tor the
buildings.
BENONI COOLING.
|Iharlcstown Md;
l., MARSHALL HAINES
Elkton, Nd, Trustees
SAMUEL LOGAN, Auctoneer. Dee i-.s
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Baltimore Markets,
BALTIMORE. December 6. 1873.

Corrected Weekly By " II Michael d Sons
Grain and Produce Commission Mcr-
chants, 81 .HcEldery's HharJ.
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Some very cheap Blankets received this
week. REESE
few Ladies' and Misses Coats, left We
want 10 sell them, REESE.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08

Christmas Cards at MIS-. Lifzenbarg's.
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We have probably 50 pairs of Boots, chiefl;
large sizes, an accumulation o. old stock.
thHt we Will sell at about hall. price They
are good. REESE
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WHE uHRkEVS.
ElktOn Markets.

REPORTED BT ID. SCOTT x BRO.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08

Great bargains in ladies' cloaks and cloak
ing-at X. C, LEWIS
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Mr.. CHARLES II. COLLINS will
be happy to greet his numerous
friends at the store of MCCRERY
& BoULDEN, on and after De-
cember LIST, 1888.