davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14

MEYERS COMMENTARY Oh AoTs. A Critical
and Exegetical Handbook to the Acts of the
Apostles. By II. A. w. Meyer, Phi. D.
Translated from the Fourth Edition of the
German by Rev. Patton j. Gloag, d. d. The
Translation Revised and Edited by VIM. P.
Dickson, D. D.. Glasgow, with Preface, Index,
and Supplementary Notes to the American
Edition by Rev VIM. Ormiston, D. D., LID
New York. Large octave, 544 pages. Cloth
81 90. Funk Il Wagnalls, publishers, 10 and
II Dev street. New York
Meyers Commentary on the New Testament
is a monumental work of critical and exegetical
learning
DR.. T. w Chambers, N York, says: Meyer
Justly has been called the prince of exegetes be-
ing at once acute and learned"
DR.. Thomas Armitage New York. says: at
Is of immense value in Its line"
DIR. Jesse B. Thomas, Brooklyn, N Y, says :
Am glad that Meyers Acts has received adj
ditional value from annotations from hand as
wise and skillful as that of DR.. Omission"
DIR. Joseph 7. Duryea, Boston, says: Meyer
is always helpful in matters of Lexicography,
-Philology, and Syntax"
Dr.. Charles Robinson New York, says: " 1t
is among the very best, and most needed for our
use on this side of the water"
DR. Arthur Brooks, New York, says " have
found Meyers Commentary on the Acts so use
full for its large learning, wise Judgment, and
conciseness of statement, that am very glad
that it is republished in the form in which it
can have general circulation"
The-value of this work has been greatly en-
HANGED by the abundance of the critical and ex-
planatory notes of DR.. Ormiston. One-fourth
Of the matter is in these notes
Dr. Ormiston. in his Preface, says his work
consists First, In transferring from the page
to foot notes. most of the exceedingly numerous
references to authorities. These notes are indi-
Gated by small numerals, on each page. 1t is
thought that thus the book will be better suited
for the general reader, while the scholarly stu
dent still avail himself of all the references
he may desire. Second in appending a number
of supplementary notes in each chapter. These
notes have been written and selected for the
purpose of expanding and confirming, and, in
some instances, of modifying and correcting the
statements of the author. The notes have been
designedly made more copious in the hope OF
rendering the work more serviceable to Sunday
School teachers and to the general reader"
The work will prove most valuable addition
to the Biblical students library.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14

that the Church of England must and
shall be free upon the only conditions
that are Observation-Disclosures and
Disendowment." We wish Mr.. Glad
stone had made this correspondent of his
Archbishop of Canterbury But DR..
Benson may bring about the desired end
even sooner than DR.. Mossman would
have done.-IHe Outlook, London.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14
Recent Publications.

Our prompt acknowledgment every week of
the books sent to us we consider as ordinarily a
sufficient compensation for the same. We re-
serve to ourselves the privilege OF giving more
or less extended notice of the same. which is for
the benefit of our readers. 1t would be impos-
sible for us to examine all the books sent to US,
and especially the innumerable little volumes
written for children.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14

which originated in two travelling ar
tlsts-the one taking portraits in New
Hampshire, at $l5 apiece, and the other
painting through Mexico, and saving his
money to become banker.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14

1t is much for the honor Of Christ and
his grace, when the heart is surrendered
to him at the first summons.
Perseverance in well doing is our wis
dom and interest, as well as duty, for to
this only is the reward promised.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14

The MAN OF THE HOUSE, By Pansy. Author
of Mrs Solomon Smith Looking On" Five
Friends" The Pocket Measure" &c, &c.
Boston D. Lothrop & Co. Price $3.50
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14

" In these days of clerical assumption
and intolerance it is refreshing to notice
the conduct of the Rector Of Kirton, near
Ipswich (the Rev. Walter P. Davies), on
the occasion Of the funeral in the church
yard on Sunday last Of member Of the
Congregational Church in the adjoining
village Of Falkenham Not only did the
Rector dispense with the notice from the
Congregational minister (the Rev. ]
Collyer) but be very kindly offered to
have the bell tolled, and allowed Mr..
Collyer the use of the church He also
met the corpse as it entered the church.
yard, and read the first portion Of the
service as the funeral procession proceed
ed to the church A hymn was sung at
the close Of the service at the grave, and
the Rector pronounced the benediction.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14

LIVES OF ILLUsTRIoUs SHoEMAKERs. By Will
liam Edward Winks Paper. Funk & Wag-
nails, New York. Price 25 cents.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The fair for the beneft of st. Mary's Church
was opened last night at St. Mary's Hall. The
room was beautifully decorated and every
thing presented handsome appearance. The
most attractive feature OF the AFFAIR is little
"Lelia Lee" beautiful French way doll,
which Will be rafiled the last night OF the fair,
Wednesday,, and which cost, including Its
wardrobe, about $40.
The steam tugs Edwin Hartley and Samuel
Gedney are on the ways at the lower ship
yard undergoing repairs.
At the annual meeting OF vestrymen OF
Christ Church yesterday the following were
elected; L; NJ. Blackford, W.. Entwisles ".
A. Smoot, W. y. Yatman, Peter Wise, E. 3.
Leadbeater, 6. W. Ramsay, D. III. Rust and
G. F. Lee, jr.
Ameetlng OF the school board OF the Arling-
ton district, this county, was held at the old
determined 10 purchase an acre OF ground at
Convalescent Camp for the erection OF public
school-bulldiDg.
The alarm OF fire turned in yesterday after
noon was caused by the partial burning Of the
roof OF small frame house on South Alfred
street. The damage was slight.
The funeral of Mr.. Richard Javins, who died
on Sunday night took place this afternoon
from his late residence, on Patrick street, and
was largely attended.
The funeral of Mrs. Eliza, wife of Mr.. James
Hammond, who died on Saturday, took place
this afternoon from the residence OF her SON.
in.law, MIR. John Powell, on Cameron street.
1t has been definitely ascertained that .the
counterfeit money which Is in circulation In
a white lady, whose deceased husband was the
agent OF counterfeit detector, and who used
the money TO show the difference between
good and bad notes. On the death OF her hus-
band the lady marked the money "Counter-
felt; don't use," and locked II up In an old
desk, and did not know OF the theft until the
girls statement at Police Headquarters. The
girl will be held TO await the action OF the
Grand Jury.
Mr.. George Tyler, a resident of West End,
died at his home, near the toll.gate, last night
about O'Clock. The deceased leaves wife
and two children.
Mrs. Oceanna, wife OF Councilman Joseph,
died at the residence OF her husband, corner
OF Pitt and Queen street, yesterday morning.
Her funeral Will take place tomorrow aftor-
noon at o'clock.
Tho schooner Wave Crest cleared at this port
yesterday loaded with cooperage for Porto
Rico.
Tho schooner Z. NJ. Wright is unloading Ice
at +. A. Reed 4 Co.'s wharf.
Mr.. George Meade and Miss Mary Breene,
both OF this city, will be married tomorrow
night by Rev. Father O'kane.
horse attached 10 wagon belonging 10 Mr..
Bendheim, the butcher, became frightened
yesterday at the local depot and ran away,
| considerably breaking the vehicle.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
WEST WASHINGTON.

The funeral OF Dennis Donovan took place
this afternoon at o'clock, from his home on
attended in body. The services were con-
Quoted In very impressive manner by Father
Kelly, OF Trinity Catholic Church, and after
menso number OF sympathizing friends,
were taken TO Holy Road Cemetery and buried.
Donovan died under peculiarly distressing
circumstances. He leaves a wife and four
helpless little children, the oldest OF whom Is
not more than eight years OF age. They are
in extremely bad circumstances n,,ar and are
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Donovan was
presented with $50 by tho members Of the
Hibernian Society, each member OF whom will
be taxed one dollar for the benefit. Donovan
was for long time member in good stand
Ing of the Hibernians, and they have
offered 800 reward for his murderers.
has been foully dealt with, and declare that
not one stone shall be left unturned to bring
his assallants 10 Justice. The West Washing.
ton police are investigating the matter, and
the cooperation OF the police force OF the en-
tire District is desired by the society. At a
late hour to-day no one was arrested charged
with his murder.
Yesterday the work OF laying the foundation
for the new addition TO the Columbia Clubs
boat house was commenced. The annex will
be 80 feet long, 20 feet wide and two stories
rapidly pushed to completion and will be q
great Improvement to the present structure.
The schooner Mary L. Van Cieif, Captain
cmdil, arrlNeu Ut DuulOpb WnarI lnlS morn
ing with cargo OF guano from the West In
dies. The following vessels sailed: Virginia
Dare, Captain Delaney, coal, for Petersburg,
Va; schooner River Queen, Captain Wilson,
coal, for Norfolk schooner Sally and Ella,
Captain Lloyd, COAL for Richmond, Va;
schooner Carrie, Captain Stone, coal, Tor Pc
tersburg, Va.
Malvorn Jewell, white man, % years old,
living CT 3131 o street, was to-day sent to the
hospital by the Sanitary ONCE. Jewell was
suffering from dropsy and Brights disease of
the kidneys. He has been TO tho hospital be-
fore.
Late yesterday afternoon white girl, s
years OF age, named Lille Wyatt, was found
lost and wandering on o street, between
Twenty ninth and Thirtieth, by orHcer Cramer,
and taken to the Third Precinct Station. Her
home was found TO be at 1911 Seventh street
northwest, TO which she was taken by Officer
Scidmore.
The Rev. ]. McKendree Riley and Mr.. John
Taylor addressed the attendants at the meet
Ing OF the Dashaway Reform Club last evening.
The choir sang several interesting songs. The
meeting was attended by large number.
Friendship Tent, No. 13, j. o. r., gave a
grand entertainment at Forrest Hall, last
night, which was attended by an immense
number OF the gentlemen and young ladies OF
this section Of the city. Mr. W. Denduey, as.
sisted by Mr.. John Welsh, acted as ballet
mapter.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
THE EVENING CRITIC.
EsTABLIsHEp AUGUST 1865.
LACONIC LOCALS.

ANNIE HETERIcH will build private
stable in Temperance alley.
COLONEL Dye devoted large portion of
to-day in further examination of some of
the police stations.
ELIZABETH COLEMAN and Sarah Dorsey,
for assaulting Phyllis Jones, were fined S.
each by Judge Smell to-day.
THE restoration of the burned portion of
the Health Office is almost complete, and
plasterers and Wallpapers were at work
to-day.
DR.. PIERCE's "Favorite Prescription" is
everywhere acknowledged to be the STAN
dard remedy for female complaints and
weaknesses 1t is sold by druggists.
CHARLES EDMoNsToN, as agent for the
owner, procured permit to-day for the
erection of handsome brick residence at r
street and Connecticut avenue, to cost S1i,-
900.
PATRICK SULLIVAN, for assaulting Julia
Atwell, colored, was fined $40 to-day. Sui
livan was intoxicated and was driving
when his vehicle struck the woman and
injured her painfully.
THERE will be an informal reception at
the National Academy of fine Arts, Corco-
curan Building, opposite the Treasury, to-
morrow, Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock.
All lovers of art, music and elocution are
cordially invited by Mrs. Imogene Robin
son Morrell. A treat in music is promised
from Mrs. Logan, the talented singer and
teacher, and some of her pupils.
THE two cases against r. A. Golden for
unloading fish at other than the authorized
fish wharf were called up to-day. Mr.
James L. Padgett appeared for the prose-
cution and L. G. Hine, esq, for the defense
Harbormaster Sutton and Chief Clerk Rock,
| of the District Engineer Department, were
| the only witnesses. The arguments were
lengthy and exhaustive, and Judge Smell
imposed fines of $40 in each case, from
which appeals were noted.
The Knights of st. Patrick, at their
meeting last evening, elected the following
officers to serve for the ensuing year: Com
mander, Robert McDonald; first deputy
commander, Thomas Foley; second deputy
commander, P. B. O'Connell; third deputy
commander, James c. Reagan; recorder, P
| T. McAuliffe; financial recorder, Daniel
Donovan; almoner, A. ]. Clarke; warden
Thomas Digney; standard bearers Michael
Horrigan and Richard Curtin.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
THE LIGHT INFANTRY FAIR.
Another Lift For the PrODOset
Grand Hall and Armory.

The Washington Light Infantry and
their friends are enthusiastic i'll regard to
Miss Minnie Palmer and Manager Rogers
and with reason. On learning of the grand
military fair to be opened by the popular
organization on the week following his visit
to this city, Mr.. Rogers at once rendered q
full and clear benefit on Monday, April o.,
the proceeds to be devoted to the fair,
which will be greatly "boomed by this
substantial contribution to its funds. The
veteran theatrical manager, Mr.. John Il.
Ford, learning of Mr.. Rogers action, at
once rendered his share Of that evenings
performance, so that this benefit will be
jointly that of Managers Ford and
Rogers. The Light Infantry will attend
the benefit in a body in full dress uniform,
and may perhaps give an exhibition drill
between acts. 1t only remains for
their supporters to take up the tickets rap
idly, and there can be little doubt of this
when the cause is so deserving and when
Miss Palmer and her company are the at
fractions. The other preparations for the
fair are proceeding in an equally favorable
way, and it now seems well assured that
the Light Infantry will be put in position
to build an armory and grand hall Of which
every citizen in Washington will have &C.
casion TO fell proud.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
EAST WASHINGTON.

The East Washington halls were Respondent
and gay last evening with throngs OF young
folks, who celebrated the close of Easter with
Navy. Yard) Columbia Lodge, No. 1, l. o. NJ,
rendered Its friends complimentary socia-
BILE, which was both successful and enjoyable.
Several hundred couples participated, and
the festivities continued until an early hour
under the direction OF several courteous and
gentlemanly committees, the members Of
which left "no stone unturned' In their efforts
Lodge % numbers nearly 500 5ppm members s"Sd and
f. prosperous and aourishing organization.
sented n bright and cheerful appearance last
night, the occasion being q combined concert,
sose and by st. fete @
CRITIC was escorted through the several spa
cious halls by courteous committee, and
without hesitation he pronounced the affair
was indulged in by the young people In the
upper hall to delightful music by Professor
Callan, while the ladies OF the association
spread bounteous repast in the lower rooms
on long, white-covered tables. The genial
pastors OF st. Peters Church were also present.
Professors Birmingham and Golway treated
large and select assembIsge OF their patrons
to another OF those delightful soiree-dansan.
tes at Washington Hall last evening.
Those present stripped the light" necessarily
to the strains of Kruger's popular orchestra. A
CRITIC reporter peeped In on the bright scene
and pronounced the affair decided success.
The gentlemanly professors Will give another
soiree carly In April.
The pump doctor Is badly needed In East
Washington.
The officers of the Eighth Precinct will be
measured for their summer clothing to.mor-
row.
The dead animal collectors can nnd several
carcasses on the eastern commons.
only n solitary vagrant occupied the station
house cells last night.
coal oil lamp exploded In the house OF
Mary Jackson, colored, last night. No damage.
East Washington business Notes.
For health drink water from the celebrated
healing springs Of Bath County, Va, FOR sale
by r. u. Ferguson, agent for the District cor
ner OF Second street and Pennsylvania avenue
east,
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The Metropolitan Iron Works, on Seventh
street southwest, that have been In dlsuse Tor
long time, would be handsome paying on
terprise II iudiciousiy managed. The works
are eituated near the river and the railroad
tracks, and can bo supplied with metal aud
fuel with facility, and the numerous steam.
boats and tugs that run on the Potomac Rud
the large number OF new buildings constantly
being erected in the city that require Iron
employment 20 large force OF mechanics.
Much Of this class Of work that is needed IN
the city is done in other places, which fire.
hSn pd eEe When tGr ,Se
works were running before, good profits wero
made by the proprietors and the same can be
works would be great addition TO the indus
tries OF South Washington and II is 20 be
hoped mat some enterprlsing citizen will
start them ere long.
Two new engines for the Savannah, Florida
y western Railroad passed through South
Washington on tho through Southern train
last night.
Yesterday the Great Falls Ice Company pur.
chased n number OF work horses from Bllti-
more.
Since the commencement OF March traflc
over tho Long Bridge has nearly doubled.
Daily hundreds OF vehicles pass 10 and from
Virginia loaded with bricks, farm products,
groceries, &c. The number of pleasure vehicles
passing has also greatly increased.
Two Pennsylvania railroad freight cars are
at the United States Fish Commission build
ing loading with exhibits for the London
Exposition.
Pistorio's band has been engaged for the
grand entertainment of tho Washington Light
Infantry Cadets at BlaBe's Hall on Thursday
night. Preparations arc being made to make
the AFFAIR one OF the best yet given by tho
company.
This morning another OF the huge dredge
boats OF Ross 4 Sanford was towed 10 the nate
at the foot OF the United States Arsenal grounds
and placed at WORK.
The infant discovered on Saturday night
was sent 10 st. AIMS Infant Asylum yesterday
Mr.. II. +. Brooks and wife, nowly married
couple from the South, were among the ar
| rivals on tho Excelsior this morning from Nor
folk. The happy pair were on. their honey
moon tour.
II was reported at the Baltimore 4 Poto-
mac depot this morning that Jay Gould ar
rived in the city at IL 80 o'clock last night on
the through train from the South. The great
speculator did not tarry long In the city.
Call on o. Boyer, 311 Four.and.a.halt street
southwest, when you want cigar that would
satisfy the cxacting taste OF the Emperor
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
PERSONAL.

GENERAL RossER is at the Metropoli-
tan.
COLONEL WIN. V. MCKEAN, editor of
the Philadelphia Ledger, was a visitor at the
Star-Route trial to-day.
GENERAL CHARLES +. CRUFT, of Terre
Haute, Ind, who died on last Friday, was one
Of the best soldiers Indiana sent TO the war.
He was skillful as we'll as gallant, and won a
splendid reputation. He was q prominent
member OF the Indiana bar, and an estimable
and accomplished gentleman. His comrades
OF the grand old Army OF the Cumberland,
death.
LAST evening Professor H. P. and Mrs
Montgomery entertained at dinner, at their
handsome residence, on Eleventh street north
west, Hon. John r. Lynch, OF Mississippi
Colonel j. Willis Menard and Mr.. r. s. Smith
Of Florida, and Professor W. Scott Mont
gomery, OF Vermont, brother OF the host. The
hostess and her mother, Mrs. Brown, rendered
the occasion doubly enjoyable by their lively
and genial mannero OF entertaining.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
A Magnificent Piano.

Displayed in the window of Mr.. Henry
Eberbach's music establishment, 915 f
street northwest, is the magnificent Emer-
son grand upright piano, which will be
given away as the second prize at the
forthcoming fair of the Washington Light
Infantry Corps. The instrument was Sc
lected by Mr.. Eberbach, through whom it
was presented to the corps, and is a beauti-
ful rosewood instrument, valued at 500.
The Emerson pianos have become famous
on account of their tone and finish and
moderate prices. The same style instru-
ment donated to the Light Infantry is
used exclusively by Louisa Cappiani and L.
NJ. Rudersdorfi, the famed singers, are
many local celebrities of this city, includ-
ing Miss Addie Prosperi. Mr.. Eberbach has
been engaged in the music business in
Washington for 90 years and is a reliable
and accurate Judge of matters musical.
The Evening critic., 1883-03-27
GAY TIMES TO COME.
Novel Social Entertainments That
Will Follow the Lenten Seasonal
New Deuarfure.

New Departure.
Lenten quiet is enlivened through tho inter
est evoked by whisperings Of prospective gay.
eties In the near future. Chief among these
are TO be the grand fancy dress parties, each
giver OF which announces some novelty In the
form OF her entertainment. For instance, a
lady OF great wealth proposes star duadrilie
party, wherein the guests are to appear as rep
resentatlves OF some brilliant object
TO give q Dresden china fete, with
guests arrayed in the "hueless hue" peculiar
TO the tint OF that exquisite porcelain in its
Louis ouinze and Mother Goose parties, and
lastly, and most effective OF all, q minuet ball,
this style OF entertainment affording the
greatest scope for the display of court trains,
toilets and powdered coiffures, arranged In
antique fashion. These stately and decorous
are to Of h9
minuet being In the carriage OF the head and
arms and the gliding movement OF the body
mmortai PGaeu Georse and Id his ais loyeiy Martha 'o
There is another new departure. Parents
wishing TO avoid the tearup at home, and yet
have solved the problem by engaging from a
house agent some new and handsome unin-
habited residence, having 1t well scrubbed
and quickly decorated for the occasion. In
one instance Of this kind the decorations OF
the long parlors and connecting dining-room
were OF very elegant character. Instead OF
hanging iiags, banners and the like around
the walls was carried a dado OF crimson felt,
with a dado OF crimson and white, above
which were sprays OF ivy and smilax
trained over the walls and around a
number Of handsome gilt sconces,
pictures, bronzes and brackets, surmounted
with foxes heads, brushes and stays heads.
The corridors were filled with blooming plants
In pots and urns and the dresslng.rooms were
similarly decorated, with the addition of a
white mating on the floors, frightened here
and there by Oriental rugs Of varied hues
The parlor windows were hung with white
lace curtains over those OF heavy crimson
'fashion drapery," and around the rooms
were scattered divans, easy chairs, willow
settees and crimson tete-a.tetes, the effect Of
the whole being that of comfortable and ele.
CANT hOuse.-N. y. Erkninl Post