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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25
Weigh up your cats.

A merry Christmas and u happy New
Year TO all the friend and patrons o,
the SITTER,
! We have rcccivcd from y. W. Ayel
&co,, Philadelphia Il large and handsome
Newspaper Annual, containing much
useful matter.
ii. G, Albee, of Rochester, n, y,
accompanied by his wife, is visiting the
scenes of his childhood, and spending
the holidays with his father and mother
in this village. Judging from his looks
he fares sumptuously every day-in
fact most of the wandering sons from
this section do, we take it, as most of
them have 81. l6t TO spare for the SITTER.
Conductor Fred Kmball of the mar
row gauge mixed train was pinched a
little between the back aud stomach
while coupling ears yesterday (Thurs-
day.. A log extending little beyond
Il pla form car threw him up against a.
mother ear of logs behind putting him
into space of about ) inches. II is
belived that the injury is nothing serious,
though it will lay him up for several
days. Had the squeeze taken him side
wise sure death would have been the re-
suit. Reformer,J
Coming down ON train near the north
part of the state, the other day. one of
onr citizens overheard a body of law
yers discussing the doings of the late
legislature. ''Wonder why they didn't
appoint another Judge, we ought TO have
eight, said one" ''Bccause they couldn't
find any one that wanted it, Hooker
has missed the opportunity of life
time. Why the ID didn't he think to
get admitted to the bar last fal:" Cow.
-Reformer.
\ large number of oar subscriptions
expire with this number. We hope
that all will promptly renew. BY SO
doing they will place the paper npon !;
solid basis, As we are receiving daily
new names.
Not only a. a matter of necessity, but
believing it better for all parties we
shall still adhere to the advance system.
We shall strive to give yQu 4 better pa |
per the coming Year, rs an appreciation
of the liberal patronage You have be-
slowed rpon it.
We were shown few days since. bv
Capt. l.. n. Sprague, of Jamaica, some
fine miniature specimens of white bronze
a new material for cemetery work, |
from the Monumental Bronze Co., of
Bridgeport, Conn, Capt. Spraguc is
the Windham Co. agent for this Com
pany and is meeting with good success
i'll taking orders. A specimen of ma
terial used can be seen at this office.
A kentuckian was painted red from
head to foot in the court house IN Lex
ington, on Thanksgiving day, in pay
ment of an election wager, before
large circle of admiring and tumultuous
friends.
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SAXTON'S RIVER.

The fall term of the Vermont Acad-
envy closed last Thursday. The teach
ers report that excellent work has been
done on the part of the students this
term. There has been in attendance
100 scholars.
The school makes an exhibit at the
New Orleans exposition. This consists
OF the examination papers made out
during The fall term, some other papers
of 1889, numerous drawings aud cray
on works, also photographs Of the
grounds, school, graduating class, mil
itary company &c.
The winter term begins full.
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SOUTH wINDHAM.

A merry, merry Christmas for III,
SITTER.
Last Saturday was the coolest morn.
ing ever known, the mercury was down
to 20 below zero.
Ten couples attended the dance at
John Howe's hall last Friday night,
Our merchant, Mr.. Wellman is sell
ing nice st. Louis flour for $3.50 and
IA lbs. of sugar for Sl.00. Mr., Well
man has at last commenced house keep
ing, taking his bride home last We'd
nesday, and as all young men ought to
do, sends dollar for the SITTER.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25

The new savings bank was dedicated
on Thursday. 1t is the finest building
in the village and compares favorably
with bank buildings i'll larger towns.
No pains have been spared in making
the work as perfect as possible. The
building throughout reflects much cred
it upon those who managed its construc
ton.
After partaking of IA sumptuons din
ncr furnished by Mrs. Davidson, the
officers of the bank. and their wives
met in the new building, together with
many citizens of Newfanc and proceed
cd to the dedicatory services. These
consisted of history of the bank by its
present president, S. ID. Winslow End,
of Townshcnd, numerous toasts re-
spondcd to by the officers of the bank,
including poems by Milon Da wilson
and Mrs. S. ID. Winslow. Hon. j. NJ.
Tyler of Brattleboro appeared in be-
half of the Hon. Henry Field of Cal
afornia, who made the first deposit in the
bank, to the amount 50 90 in 1853. and
deposited i'll the new bank $3.50 in be
half of Mr.. Field.
All spoke highly of NJ. Davidson as
treasurer. He will hereafter perform
the duties of the bank in the new build
ing
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JACKSONVILLE.

Mrs. W. l.. Rawson is failing, is
low, not much hope of recovery.
Charles II. Kingsbury has obtained
a Patent on an improved Treadle,
which does away with the dead point,
always starts the machine the same
way. and increases the power. Is
thought to be valuable Improvement.
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WEST TGWNSHEND.

Mercury was below zero ali day Fri
day and Saturday morning Unregistered
from l6 to 20 degrees below.
Frank 5. Harris who has been at
work in Lailsin9burg, n. Y. for the
past four years, is at home to spend Tie
holidays.
Eva. Barrett is sick with fever.
George Watcrhcusc has just received
Il pension Of four dollars ! month with
$685. 7 back pay.
Miss. IIortense Sanderson has a new
Carpenter organ.
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BONDVILLE.

a merry Christmas to all.
Friday 8, Saturday %, Sunday 4, be-
low zero.
Six inches snow fell Sunday, with
rain enough to keep it in place.
Centennial services at the church.
next Sunday. .s
New Years Ball at Town Hall,
Bondville, Wednesday Evening. next
ii good time is anticipated.
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MAUD SEVERANCE
LOCAL SUMMARY.

4 pencil cross opposite this paru-
--gyuFh Mdic0testhdt your subscription
has erpircd, dnd no more papers sciO
be sent unless are arc notifed that you
IRISH TO continue.
Blessed are they who expect but little
they shall not be disappointed.
Mrs. Warren Sheldon, who has been
at work i'll Boston is spending the hol-
idays, al her fathcrsin this village,
Read G. V. Bryant.s new advertise
ment iii this issue. If you want any
thing in his line, now is your time.
T. $. Rogers OF Boston, and sister,
Aggic, are spending the holidays with
\. e. Cudwoith, Esq.
Ii. d. Tyler has just killed an Smonths
pig, bought of 5. d. Curtis. that dress
ed $50 pounds
The announcement made last week,
that Davis the jamaica thief had pro-
cared bail was mistake.
Arthur Holden, son eff $ NJ. Hol-
den, goes 10 Brattleboro, Jan. lst, to
work in the store of I. n. Hawley.
Allen Dist. Pomona Grange hold
their Annual Meeting at Fullerton hall,
Chester, Tuesday Jan. at half past
ten sharp. Let lis have good attend
ancc and be prompt.
The first serious downward dip Of
the mercury commenced last Thursday
and eliminated Saturday morning at
about % below zero. This was follow
ed b. six inches of SNOW made solid by
rain. Last night gave lis inches more
snow, making good sleighing and sled
ding.
RIGHT on THEIR TRADE.
c. V. Bryant has traded his entire
village property, land, dwelling and
shop, to ID. b. Goddard, for his (God-
-,lard's, Winhall farm, possession given
March the first. Mr.. Bryant has been
,in the harness business, here for IL
years and viii be missed by oar citizens,
and Winhall will be the gamer. The
SITTER wishes him much success in his
new role, that of farmer.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25
Mrs. Paatington said she could not
understand how the mercury could make

Mrs. Paatington said she could not
understand how the mercury could make
IL so much colder by just going down a
little. the mercury was 20 below zero
Saturday morning and Sunday evening
il was raining change of SO degrees in
thirty six hours.
Nils. Kate Field, lectures in town
hall tomorrow Eve. on the Mormon
monster,
Notice to studeats.
Notice is hereby given that a compet-
tive examinations will be held at the
Office of DR.. lIolton. in Brattleboro, on
Saturday, Jan. s., at 1880 a. m, fois
the appointment of two cadets to the
Norwich University, in accordance
with an act of the Legislature providing
free tuition and room rent for as many
students from each county as it has
state senator's.
The next term begins Monday, Jan.
5. For further information apply to
III. ID. HIolton, Brattleboro, or o. r.
Garfield, West Townshend.
II. ID. HoLToN, Senators for
O. II. GARFIELD. : Windham Co
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES.

BAPTIsr CHUGCn---No settled pastor
Every sabbath at 10 rs 4, M and 100 y, N. Sab
bath,schoOl, Il Ii p. m. Meeting on Wednesday eyo-
uings at 80
Nj, Il, CnuRcl-Rev. j, :, Allen, pastor, Ser,
vices, same hours of Baptist Church, Prayer NEE,
tiuss every Tuesday evening.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25
The Londonderry, VT, SITTER.
So. Londonderry, VI.
TRANEI.LEE'S GIIDE.

Trains leave, daily, sundays excepted for Brattle
boro and intermediate stations, Mail, 6; 50 u, M;
mixed, IL 80 p, m. Trains arrive, from Brattleboro
and intermediate stations Mixed II 80 a, M; mail,
$40 p, m,
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Extra copies Of the SITTER can be OBJ
tanned every week 1T the office Of pub
licaiion and nj the Post Office AT Lon
donderry.
-Call on the undersigned to get Your
watches and clocks repaired. Satisfac-
faction guaranteed. Prices low.
G. A. WHITMAN,
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51tf.
NOTICE.!

All person indebted TO the subscriber
are requested to come forward immedi-
ately and settle.
II. Il. Clough.
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N e w Il 4 n Il.

The Fayetteville Dramatic Club will
give the drama Ten Nights i'll Bar
Room on Friday Eve. Jan 2. A sup
per also will be served in the dining
hall recently completed in the basement
of Union Hall, TO be followed by SOC
ial dance.
A New Bank Building and its Dedication
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25

Post ohice, e, Il, smith, L. NJ. Mails close at
and rs, arrive at and 10, daily,
Chester Stage leaves, rs n. M, arrives daily
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NEH cheap goods the a.
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y y IA whole stock is

marked down i'll that way.
Money is short and we know that
people who buy wish to get their goods
way down.
WE PROPOSE TO MEET THEM.
On your holiday visits give us a call.
Ladies and Gents Fancy Slippers,
Neckwear, silk and Linen Handker-
chiefs, Neck landkerceiefs, Wristers
and everything in our line you'll find a
big assortment and
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25

MAPLE LOGS WANTED.

| will pay the highest Cash prices
for good, Sound, Rock Maple Logs,
to be delivered at So. Londonderry.
or at my Mill at pratt's Bridge.
+. NJ. WooD.
So. Londonderry. Dec. Is.
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u z q " about TO 60 out Of bust
ness, and although we bought these
goods at such a sacrifice, and could ca
silly make large profits, we propose to
give our customers the benefit, and
have inaugurated a genuine "Rcd Let
ter" sale OF course it is impossible to
enumclTie the bargains we offer. but to
give You an idea will say to the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25
T. f IL L

The many friends of Mrs. OSBORN
Whitney, will be panied to learn of her
severe sickness, of that dread disease
Consumption. The Drs. have no hopes
of her recovery. Her father, Freeman
Lyon, has Just returned from visiting
her.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25
LONDONDERRY.
Travellers Guide.

Pos;-otiice, Fred Leonard 7. NJ. Mails close
daily at NJ, for Chester, and at same time Mon.
days, Wednesdays and Friday for Factory Point,
Peru and Landgrove. Daily at 5 p. N. for So.
Londonderry. Mails arrive daily from So London
derry at a. M, from Chester at p. M, from Fac
tory Point, Peru and Laudgroye Tuesdays, Thurs.
days and Saturdays at p. IN.
Telegraph and telephole offices at A y. Curtis
store
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-So settled pastor.
SOCIETIES.
West River Lodge, No. 81, F. and A. NJ. Wed,
nesday, on or before the full the moon.
Londonderry Library Association. Open every
Saturday afternoon and evening. Mary Bigeow
librarian
good haul of Pickeren.
Charlie Waite and George Croker
caught 128 pickcrcll in Lowell Lake
last Monday.
+. a. KoWell, of Audoycr founn a
Lady's locket at Geo. 0. Davis Thanks
giving ball, which the owner can have
by applying to Mr.. Rowel and payingt
him so cents fer this notice.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25
II. Il. Clough.
TO CONSUMpTIVES.

The Advertiser having had placed in his hands
the Formula OF Simple Vegetable Remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption, Ca.
tarrh, Bronchitis, Asthma and all Throat and
Lung Affections, after having throughly tested its
wonderful curative powers in hundreds of CAGES,
feels, it his duty to make it known to those who may
need it, The recipe will be sent FREE OF CHARGE,
to all who desire it with full directions for prepar-
ing and using. Address Prof w. Fl. ARMSTRONG,
737 Race St., Phila., Pa.
(NENTION THIS PAPER)
The Subscriber would call the atten
ton of hog breeders to his fine Jersey
boar as being the best stock hog in this
section.
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ia N that. we are now

silk mixed suits for $3.50 regular I and
s dollar suits. Gents suits made from
Fitchburg fancy worsteds and sold cv-
erywhere at S1S, we now offer at s;12
Gents strictly all wool silk mixed suits
which we defy any one to replace for
less than Sl5, we offer at $1,000.
Gents Sawyer wooden Pants, reduced
from $3.50 to 1915. If you
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25

Telegraph oaleos a, Depot, Telephone, at Hotel,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1884-12-25

Will be sold at public Auction on
Saturday Dee, q, at o'clock, p. IN.
n Joseph St.Onsc's carriage shop, So
Londonderry: pair of light 2 horse
travcrscs with new body seat also pr.
light travcrsps with seats.
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JOSEPH ST.ONGE

SKATING RINK.-The skating rink, at
So. Londonderry, will be open every
"Wednesday and Saturday evenings, UNI
til futher notice. The management will
strive to maintain in the future the well
earned reputation of this rink for good
order and gentlemanly bearing.
Admission 10 cts. Owners of skates
10 cents.
CHAs. NJ. HosKINs, proprietor.
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so. Londonderry, Dec. Is.


Tapestry painting taught, stamping
for embroidery, painting, etc., done to
order and patterns to sell. Prices reas-
enable. For further information call
at the house, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
MAUD SEVERANCE.
LosT.-Bctwecn Jamaica and Raw
sonville, 4 pair of striped fur back
gloves. The finder will he suitebly re-
warded, by making known the same to
NC. Vale, Kawsonyille, Vt.
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4 pencil cross opposite this pdro-
-gfaRh MdicGtesthat youT subscription
has erpiyed, anil no more papers aciN
be sent unless are arc a0tifed that you
IRISH TO continue.
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(MENTION THIS PAPER.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06
AleXandria Affair.".

RfTCrtef for 1HE EFENING STAR
ELECTIONS IN ALEXANDRIA.-In the election on
Tuesday Alexandria city cast total OF 37S9 votes,
the fullest poll ever made at presidential election
The votes cast for President here since the war
have been as follows: lS12-Greeley, .334: Grant,
1874 tie. 1s16-Tilden 1917: Hayes, 1.343 1880
Hancock. 154O CARRIED. 1894. 1SS4-Cleveland, 40;
Blaine. 1213: St John, Il. In 1865 when Grant was
the new state Of Virginia not having been admitted
into the Union. During the war. ''inter arma silent
iegeS-' Before the war the votes or the town were
a, follows: 1S4STaylor, 40: Cass 22. 1s52-Scott,
69i, Pierce, 533. 1e56-FillnOre. $50: Buchanan,
tis- lS60-Bel, 1,011; Breckenridge, SIS; Douglas,
ole was that OF Andrew Wyiie, now justice OF the
supreme Court Of the District, and the other a
young man named Walker. As the vote was viva
VOce all votes were pubic. Before 1913 Alexandria
having been in the District had voted since the
end OF last century.
funeral Of Charles Powell took place this after
noon. IRON his home, No. 216 King street, and was
attended by number OF cltiZ MS. including large
representation from the railroads. Frank Car,fn,
who Was hurt at the catastrophy, Was able to go
out and vote. Judge SangSter is walking about
and Will not be prevented froin holding his next
court w I. Davis has improved and gone home.
Malcolm Brown and p. Mulloliand are StiIl In bed
but much improved.
POLICE REPoRT.-The mayor had no cases before
him at his last court. Alfred Dulany, colOred, ar
rested by Officer Arnold, Is held at the station
house this morning on charge of disorder.
REPORTERS Notes.-The monument TO DR.. Lewis
Is now being put up at the Episcopal cemetery
There are now twelve patients at the Alexandria
lnnrmLry--Dr X. G. Powell VIII lecture 70 the
teachers at Peabody hall Tomorrow night.-The
general state auditor, Col. Mayre, has been on a
cult court OF the county has transacted no business
this term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06
COpdensed Locals.

street lamps VIII be lighted this evening at
p. m. and extnguished at Ii D. IN
Solemn requiem mas was celebrated at the I'm
maculate Conception church yesterday on the oc-
caSiOn OF the second anniversary Of the death OF
Rev. Father Mccarthy. Rev. Dr. Ryan ofiici-
ated as ceebrant: Rev. Father Thomas deacon,
and Rev. Father Ryan. Sub-ieacon Father Walter,
OF ST. PatrickS, was master OF ceremonies.
At meeting Of the Georgetown Alumni Society.
last evening, DR.. James F. Morgan, presiding, and
Chas. A. Elliott acting secretary, resolutions
were adopted expressive OF the deep regret OF The
society at the news OF the death OF Hon Charles j.
Faulkner, Of West Virginia, late president or the
society.
At the regular monthly meeting OF the National
association .Or the .ef OF destitute coiored wCnr Z
and children. held at the house OF the president,
appropriate resolutions OF respect 10 The memory
OF the late Mr. James Wormley one or the trus-
tees OF the institution, were adopted.
Nathaniel Clagett, aged ten years. son OF Ma
thaniel Clagett, living near Jamestown. Mont
g0mery county. Nd. had his head crushed Tuesday
afternoon by kick from horse. IL is thought he
cannot possibly recover.
Srhe FIRST snow of the season made its appearance
IN Washington about ten O'Clock this morning. For
q few minutes the flakes fell quite thickly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06

ATHLETIC SPORTS AT GEORGETOWN COLLEGE,
The annual athletic sports CT the students Of
Georgetown College Were held this morning on the
college grounds. The first event OF the day was
a bicycle race OF 100 yards dash, won by W. ker-
nan. Time, 10 seconds. Power second. The sec
Ond contest. standing long jump, was won by c.
Jones' distance, feet; W. Herman second, 8 feet
Inches. Then came the three long standing Jumps,
nr>t-W. herman. - feet II inches; secOnd-C.
Jones. - ieet inches. Next. hop. step and jump,
nrst-W. Herman, 30 feet: secOnd-McDonald, "a
Running long jump, frst-McDonald, IL feet II
inches; srcont-Shanahan. Is I, ct 9 inches Long
throw OF base ball, frst-W- Herman. 334 feet
inches: secOnd-TaylCr. $40 feet inches Slow
bicycle race OF 100 yards was won by W. Lynch mo
time takeE}, Hendrtscn second. One mile WALL,
WOE by lie Bouie. in 10 minutes Is seconds; Thorn
son second. 10 minutes % seconds. The sports will
be continued at O'Clock this afternoon. During
the exhibition excellent music was furnished by a
brass band composed OF students OF the college.
The con- eStatS III the different sports receiving
the highest number of points will each receive
gold medal donated by the president OF the col
lege. and TO the second person In each contest
gOid meaal Will be given by the Students
NorEs.-Workmen are engaged in repairing in
general the old leaky hyurantS which seem to
abound In this pIace.-The streets OF West WASH
lngton are rapidly becoming filed with leaves,
which should be removed at an early Gay.-Sev-
eral officers from this precinct are doing duty In
the city where the election returns are being re-
ceiyed.
SHIPPING NEws-Schooner William Mason ar
rived from New York. light.
CONDITION OF TIE WATER AT A. M.-Clear at all
points. Low tide in the river to-day at 5:45 p. m.
High tide at 10:45.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-06
DRY GOODS.
SILKS. SArrss AND Vrrvrrs

SEAToN FERRY
tSVcCFSSoR To TERRY A Dpnruvp,
PoNsoNS CELEBRATED BLACK LYONS srrEa
wear guaranteed. from 81 Is TO s2n
boSNEIS CACHi MilE- PRINCESS AND scrfRor-
pfRs MONOPOLY" BLACK SILKS ranging
fiOm 7Sc Co 50 50
sUPthb STOCK OF sATINs. MUsCovTTEs AND
SATIN DUCHESSR IN BLACK AND All. THE
NEW SHADES FOR STREE T. RFCEp-
TON AND EVENING WAR
kLFGANT ASSORTMENT OF WHITE fRISF Ann
CoLoRfD TWO TONE BRoCADED vELyRr
AND SATIN DRESS FRONTS
WEDDING OUTFITS A SPECIALITY
IVORY AND CREAM WHITE FAlIIE FRANC AIsR
AND SATIN DUCHEssE from 80 ca 81
CREPE DE CHIMES ILLUsioNs. GAIzFs AND
CANTON CREFEs IN WHITE AND EVENING
SHADES
LATEST NOVELTIES IN POMPADOUR yFtyFTs
BLACK AND CoLORED GERMAN SILK yELyFTs
from 81 81 TO as
LYONS PURE SILK yFLNFTS. from % TO - incha.
Wild. in black and 5oolors ranging FROM IS 20 90
per yard
BLACK AND C0IORED BRoCADFD yfIyFrs IN
oREAT VARIETY. ranging from IS % o. per yd
NEW SILK SEAL PLUSHEs from g. 20 o. sl6 per Nd
6oinches wide BLACK sIClLIENNE foRCIRCULAIis
sE- SPECIAL APARTMENT FOR ID .spLAyrN0
EVENING GOODS b GASLIGHT.
sr- CHOICE GOODS. PLAIN FIGURES AND COR
RECr PRICES
sEArON PERRY. PERRY BUILDING
Pennsylys avenue corner 9th street,
Established lsa0. oc25
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The Plenary Council.
nv scHdTy COUtzCfIs
TIE BODY WHICH Is TO MEET IN BALTIMORE NEl

TIE BODY WHICH Is TO MEET IN BALTIMORE NEXT
SUNDAY.
The plenary council. which convenes in Balti-
more next sunday Will be the largest Catholic
council which has ever met in this country. The
first pleIary council, convoked by Archbishop Ken
rick. met May 9Th. 1852 There were present six
archbishOps, twenty-five bishops, one mitred ab-
bot. eleven superiOrs Of religious orders and sein-
aries. twelve viearS-general, and a great number
Di clergymen- The second pIenary council was
opened october 1th 1876. by Archbishop Spalding.
There We're present seven archbishopS thirty mine
bishops, two ultred aDbOtS. twenty-fOur Wears
general. nineteen SuperiOrS or religious orders.
seven recJ0rs OF SemnarieS, and great many
ciargymep- The third plenary council which con-
VeneS next SUNDAY will be presided over by Arch
bishop James Gibbons. apostolic delegate There
will be present thirteen archDiShOpS sixty bishops
AMI i've visiting bishops from Canada, one from
northern Japal. seven abbOtS, one project apes
tote, eleven nOnSignori. eighteen vicarS-general,
twenty-three Supporters OF religious orders, twelve
rectOrS of SeminarieS, ninety tleOlOgianS. and q
number % ciergymen far in excess OF the number
attending The TWO previous councils.