Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-01-23
AIntters and Things LaconieaIIy Noted.

Matters and Things LacOn1calAY Noteu
The arrival Of the electric light towel
material is looked for to-day.
Nineteen criminal eases were disposed
of at the Mayors Court yesterday
The grand jury Of the Superior COur
will meet this afternoon at O'Clock.
Only two arrests were reported at the
police barracks up TO l O'Clock this morn
ing.
Judge Erskine. although in fast failing
health. still endeayOTs to I'LL the measure
Of his public duties.
Emory F. Best. Esq, Of Macon, has been
appointed a Commissioner Of the Circuit
Court for the Western Division.
No mails were received from the
North Yesterday, and only one mail has
been received since last Friday.
There will be two occasions for military
DISPLAY next mOnth-the SCsqui-Centen
NAL and WashingtOn's birthday.
The Savannah races will be continued
as soon as the track. made heavy by the
. recent rains. Is in proper condition.
Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 81, F. \
NJ. will hold an extra meeting this eve
ming at Masonic Temple at 5 O'Clock.
Reports from Tybee state that it was
sleeting there yesterday, and flakes OF
snow were said to have fallen in the city
Frederick Warde will appear in the
drama Lady of Lyons at the matinee
to-day and in damon and Pythias' to
night.
L. NJ. Birmingham, ESD, Treasurer OF
the Frederick Warde Combination, arrived
in the city yesterday. and is at the Pulaski
House.
The CITY Court will meet for the trial OF
civil eases tomorrow at 10 a. m. The
ny
attendance.
The box sheet for the Katie Putnam
entertainments at the Theatre Wednesday
and Thursday nights will open at Bren's
at $50 o'clock this morning.
Mr.. Oliver Rodgers and wife, Of Toledo,
Ohio; ii. II. Ware and wife, OF New
York. and Prof. Allen Curr, Of Dundee,
Scotland. are at the Pulaski House.
Mr.. c. II. Haystead. advance agent for
the Rose Eytinge Theatrical Company. is
in the city arranging for the appearance
of that popular and talented actress at
the Theatre next week. Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, in Felicia and
The Princess Of Paris
James Swami. Esq. formerly a prOmi-
nent merchant of this city, and member
Of the house of Inman, Swami Il CO.. but
now of New York, Is on a visit to his old
home. He is accompanied by his wife.
Mr.. Swami saws Savannah has greatly inn
proved since his last visit.
Miss Katie Putnam, who will appear at
the Theatre tomorrow and Thursday
evenings. is in Charleston, and will con-
clude her engagement there tonight. The
NelrS and Courier says Miss Putnam Is
one of the cleverest and brightest SOU
brettes on the American stage.
A regular meeting Of the Sesqui-Cen-
tennial General Committee will be held
this evening at HodgsOn Hall at ) o'clock.
After the adjournment of the General
Committee there will be important meet
ings of the committees on Military, Civil
and Trade Professions. and on Historical
Pageant.
Rev. W. 4. Jones. who for several years
was a missionary in this city under the
Presbvtery Of Savannah. has received a
call as CITY missionary, under the auspices
of the Maryland Tract Society, Baltimore.
Mr.. Jones is a very Jealous worker, and
his departure will be regretted by his
many friends.
As noted in a Washington special this
morning. General Joseph +. Johnston
who is we'll known in Savannah, not only
because Of his military record. but also
from his residence here after the war, Is a
candidate for Commissioner of the Dis
trict of Columbia. General Johnston is
strongly backed. and his friends here
wish him success.
The many friends and acquaintance OF
Mr.. Edward G.. Wilson Will regret TO learn
Of his death, which occurred yesterday AT
O'Clock a. IN. from nervous prOstratiOn.
after an illness Of two weeks. Mr.. Wilson
was the son Ofthe late Mr.. Edward G.. Will
son. formerly Clerk Of the City Council.
and was esteemed for his industry and the
many amiable traits of character he pos
sessed. The funeral will take place from
st. Matthew's Chapel nj 2:3O O'Clock this
afternoon.