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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17
LOCAL BREVITiEs

! A false alarm of fire about 1870 O'Clock
last night brought out the department.
weather prophet predicts that The morn
mer.
! Geo. s Cable has received his commits
I sion as postmaster at Markham, Fauqulrl
county.
The Corporation Court was not in session
to-day, having adjourned yesterday I'LL
Monday.
The May term of the Circuit Court foI
Alexandria County, Judge Jas. Keith, will
commence on Monday next at the old court
house.
a slight fire occurred at the pillow foundry
on north Fairfax street yesterday evening
but the flames were extinguished before an
alarm was sounded.
Miss Sallie Corkef, who has been i'll with
consumption for long time, died at the
residence of MIR. William Leet, on upper
King street, this morning.
The Karcher- Grimes murder case came
up again in the Washington Criminal Court
Yesterday, and four more jurymen were Sc
erred Two more will BIZ required.
The police report last night as being clear
and cool with four dodgers but no prisoners
at the station house. The Mayor this morn
ing had no cases before him for trial.
Mr.. J. Conklin was thrown from his buggy
on the corner of Queen and Pitt streets yes
terday evening and trodden on by his horse.
He was but slightly injured however.
1t will be seen by an advertisement in
todays GAZETTE that the Secretary OF the
Commonwealth offers for sale copies OF Nir-
einia Reports, Acts of Assembly, Journals,
Sc, g..
The Maryland truckers, opposite this
city, have commenced picking Strawberries
and it is said that in short time the mar
ket here will be we'll supplied with these
delicious berries.
The District of Columbia Commissioners
are considering the subject of the reported
injury to the fish in the Potomac river from
the coal tar dumped into the river by the
Washington Gas!ight Company.
Mr.. K. II. Atkinson and friends succeeded
III catching, with small seine, in the canal
last evening, Is German carp, the smallest
weighing and the largest l0a pounds,
measuring 2S inches in length and IS III
girth.
At the earnest solicitation of the many
friends Of Mrs. Titles calisthenic class 10
repeat the entertainment given on Wednes-
day night, the class have decided to give
their teacher complimentary testimonial
next Friday night at Armory Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17
EDUCATIONAL.
A ELLINGTON INSTITUTE.

L
ENGLISH AND FRENCH BOARDING AND
DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
The next session of this school will begin SEP
TEMPER Goth. 1854 The Principal, recogniz-
ing the need for an extensive school of the high
est grade in Alexaudria, has enlarged her cstab-
lishment by the purchase of No. 40 S. Washington
street, will unite this with the present Institute
and open on September 10th FlRsT-CLAss
SCHOOL, with every arrangement for the COM
fort. convenience and recreation OF the pupils.
Accomplished teachers will be employed in every
Department, and, with the cordial cooperation
and support of her patrons, she trusts to make
her school, in every respect, such as shall meet
the needs and requirements of the community
Terms moderate For circulars apply to
MISS REBECCA c. POWELL, Principal,
my15.d1wStw1m No. 46 $. Washington st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

CHURCH SERVICES, Sc. TOMORROW
ytrjst 0urch.--Seryice at II a. IN. and p.
y, hv Rev H. Suter.
T. Plurs Church-Service at ii q. ~
am! ) D. III. by Rev. DR.. Norton.
tirqce Ch"rch.-Service at II a. In. and
> H. by Rev. Mr.. Sharp.
81. Mary, Chwch.-Mass at a. NJ, and
lG.h Mass ard sermon ut II a. III. by
E..y. Father O'kane Vespers at 4 p. m.
fir.t Presbyterian Church.-Service at IL
=, T.. los H"v Charles II. A. Buckley.
<.r,nd Presbyterian Church.-SerVice at
II n. IN and 500 p. IN. by Rev. VIM. Din
wtddl-.
Bttisf urch-Service at II q. m and
a, ) p. III. by Rev. Q F. Hippo.
yrla IN licth. EpiS. Gurch.-Service at
}ln m. asst p. IN. by Rev. John Ed
wurds.
.Nrih. Eni$. Church. South-Service at II
:. n. and 5 % p. IN. by by Rev. Mr. Kern.
Meth. Prot. Church.-Scrrice at II u. m.
and y. IN. by Rev. c. B. Middleton.
FIRE.. .Neth Church.-Service at ii a. IL.
and 500 p. III.
Grrplan Lutherur Chuch.--No service.
lgupg Ncn's Christian Association.-P Pray
~ meeting in the NJ. L Church South,
=, 4.:;D a.. IN. Jail at , p. N. Aims House
al 80 =. IN.
,ioSAN temperance Meeting Of the Reform
tluh ii ) 7. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

Property SALES. Green 4 Wise, auc-
tionr-rs. scl TO day for Messrs. ClauShton
and Beach, commissioners Of sale i'll the suit
eli Iiowland W.. Troth, Il tract of land in
Fairfax county, containing 2O4 66.l00 acres,
10 +. B. Robertson, for 50 per acre.
Aud for Messrs. Miller and Beach, execu-
TOYS Of Samuel Miller, decd, the following
The brick warehouse No. 43 south Union
street. 10 Noble Lindsay for 5000; also the
brick warehouse on the south side of Prince
street. next 10 the corner of Union, to John
T. Hi for 1925 also $4,000 W. 4 .. H. Il.
bonds, in hands of commissioner for future
dividends, to Lewis Mckenzie for $500
The sale Of the Mount Zephyr farm was
continued and adjourned for five weeks,
shsu it will be offered in lots to suit pur-
chaScrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, May I'LL 80 a. NAT about l.
o'clock this morning the coal stocks became veal
and lower. Jersey Central fc.l to 20 and wa
offered at GS1., seller co. Reading declined t
30i2 and Iackawanna to 109. Jersey sold a
IS at the opening. 11:l5 q. N. The market ha
rallied again under tho leadership of Western
Union, which sold up to 56ls. Lackawanna il
back to 10 Rcadin. to 311a aud New Jorsey
| Central to 70.
! Nooa.-Stocks made further advance, but
have since declined 1. TO 1 per cent in sympathy
with drop in Reading to 2ssa. At this hour
the market is a shade irmer.
| ALEXANDRIA MARKET. May 17-There is nc
change in Flour; receipts are fair and dealings
are confined manly to high grades. Tho Wheat
markets for several days past have shown an easy
tone with but little disposition on the part OF
buyers to handle any but good sound lots; $500
bushels were offered on change this morning and
sold at LOG for good FGltz; 100 for common, and
1OT for longherry slightly mixed with Fultz.
Corn is steady with increased offerings; 5000
bushels of white brought 81 to 10, As to condition,
and 200 bushels Of ordinary yellow GA. No Rye
or Oats were sold. Eggs are higher and wanted.
Other produce unchanged.
BALTIMORE May Iva. IS derd. : do con.
soliiated -; do ri series -; do past due cou.
mons So; DO new 1O-40s =; do new 3s 81
bid to-day. Cotton dull: middling 1lhs
steady; Western higher and quiet; Southern red
11Oal12; do amber l12al14: No 1 Maryland
110aa1l1 No = Western winter re spot 1O1
bid: May 1ola1o2L,; June 1o2laa1o3; July
102l.a1O2l9 August 10112al02. Corn-South-
crn steady; Western higher and dul; Southern
white GSa7U: do yellow G0a63; Western mixed
spot and May 59'. a60L.; June 601saGOla; July
Gl3sab1 u. Oats firm; Southern 4Oa43; West
ern white 41a4i; do mixed 3Sa41 Pennsylvania
1Oa43. Rye quiet at 6Sa70. Whiskey quiet at
81 1G Other articles unchanged.
NEW YORK. May IT, Stocks better. Money
1,at. per diem. Cotton irmcr; uplands 111a ;
Orleans 1ta,. Flour heavy. Wheat opened l,oa
= higher. reacted and declined 14als. Corn ad .
vancud l!a"s, which was subsequently lost.
LONDON, May Ill p m.-Thcre is a great
rush to-day to buy American stocks Bankers
are cabling to New York Offering to ship gold on
the security of government bonds.
CHICAGO, May Ito a.m-The markets are
steady this morning aud moderately strong July
Wheat sold up to 92l2 but only scattering sales
were made at those figures receded to 9Oal then
up TO 81 y. Corn steady at 5Si2 for July.
Bank Statement
new YORK, May 1.-THE weekly statement
of the Associated Banks issued from the Clearing
House to-day shows the following changes:
Loans decrease, $6,7s4, 300
Sn,cic decrease 1927 500
Legal tenders decrease, l,9o6,2Oo
Deposits decrease, L., Oh ,oOO
Circulation unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

BOAT CLuB-The Old Dominion Boat
Club held meeting last night and elected
several pew members. The membership OF
The club is rapidly increasing now, as no lee
* charged and boutiugis both Il beautiful aud
agreeable paslime. The new boats recent
" ordered are expected to arrive from Bos-
IN next Tuesday, when the Old Dominion
will ,.a one of the best equipped clubs IN
the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

The CoLoKrD BAPTlsTs. The conven-
,ion "a" nf coloreI Baptist ministers, which has
been holding its sessions in this city since sine;
rsSs transacted was of a routine nature.
The pulpits ofthe different co!ored churches
in tins civ will be filled tomorrow by MIN
;.,ers in attendance on the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

FlsH.-The fishing season is almost over
but many of the fishermen are e, noluing on,
hoping for a late run of fish The arrivals a.
Fish,own to-day were very light, hut prices
nave but little changed. About 900 shad
sold Vt Sl6n2O and 1000 herring at s4.oOa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

SOFT CRABs.-Delicious soft crabs, served
on toast from Louis Brill's Opera House
restaurant to-day. Mr.. Brill always has the
earliest and the best
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

THE MARY WAsHINGToN.-The steamer
Mary Washington which has been lying at
the dock, foot of Prince street. for some time
past undergoing repairs bavng been tho
roughly oveThauled. reprinted and put III
first class order for the season, was inspected
by Government inspectors this morning ana
passed. She will leave here tonight Tor
Washington from which city she will take
Al excursion party to Marshall Hall To-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

Hotel ADMINISTRATIVE House, May
f7th.-Georse w. Post, n. Y; VIM. =.
Dickinson, King George county, va; Jas.
Jackson and Mrs. Jas. Jackson, lna1ahap-
ola Thomas K. Love, Fairfax =. H. d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

PERSONAL. DR.. Luther D. Harrison, Jrr.,
who left this city about twelve years ago, IS
here on visit TO his relatives. He is now
located in Adams county, Miss, and enjoys
lucrative practice.
Mr. A. G.. Newton, formerly the proprll-
etor of Newton's Hotel, now the Braddock
House, in this city, is here on short visit.
He was handsomely breakfasted at the Ton
tine this morning by Mr.. Alonzo Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

PARTIES DESTROYS of having we'll made
garments fine fittipg garments, and artistic
cat garments would do well to place their
orders at once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, VINO
has the largest number of best workmen ana
the most skilled cutter In the city. frlces
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
M. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER. PROBABILITIES, Mug II. 1854.
Far the Middle Atlantic States slightly warmer
fair weather westerly winds becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

IN THE SMALL OF HIS BAcK.-"Benson,, !,
Capcine Porous Plasters cured me of dull
weary ache in the small of my back. ~. 1
% cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

The MAKEEr-There were but compa-
rat!vry few rusutry people in market this
luor!inx a,ti in consequences prlces,as rule,
were higher, han last Saturday. Radishes
aud ouiou- were the only things which sold
cheap and ui these there was an abundance.
Butter was plentiful, best country prints
,ratng at 80 cents, aud those who asked
trgher price took theirs home. Asparagus
yn4 scarce and sold at from 10 cents per
bnuch upwards. Eggs have also advanced
ami sold at IS cents per dozen. Green peas,
sn,p beans arh plilerspring vegetables were
very high. The strawberries offered were
-r.aIl und sold ut - and 30 cents per box.
The butchers had their usual supplies OF
fresh meat, the prices of which are unchanG-
81 the fish benches showed that The sea-
son i, drawing 10 close, but sturgeon is
,."triHg more plentiful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17
ESTABLISHED 1892.
JOSIAH II. D. SMO0T,
q N. UNION STREET. ALEXANDRIA, VA

81 n. UNIUN NI51s1S1t1F171f't1I
DEALER IN
TIMBER SHINGLES, LATHS,
PICKETS, LIME, CEMENT,
CALCINED PLASTER,
HAIR AND NAILS.
bave lust received large and varied assort-
rent of DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, FRAMES, &C..
ard shall constantly keep the ssme on hand, and
will sell At the lowest rates.
saesnned Immhor kent under cover. iyaO-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

TIME ANNUAL meeting of the Stockholders of
/ the WASHINGTON, OHIO AND WESTERN
RAILROAD COMPANY will be held at tho office
of the Company in the city of Alexandria, Va,
on WEDNESDAY, the 2Sth day OF May. 1854, at
o'clock a. m. when and where an election Tor
President and twelve Directors will be held, and
snch other business will DO transacted rs may be
properly brought before the meeting.
CHARLES Z. kIMBALL,
mv14 I'd Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

MARINE NEWS
PORT iF ALEXANDRIA. NAY II. iS 4.
SUI rises ............. 4S sun sots........ VA
ARRIVED.
cchr Hannah Champion, Norfolk, TO Perry,
Smout 4 Co.
MEMORANDA.
schr W Mcnamara, for this port, cleared
ut Norfolk 18th.
Schr WIN Snow, from Georgetown, at Boston
10Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17
CITY TAXPAYERS.

NOTICE, CITY TAXPAYERS.
Collectors Office,
Room No. 6, Market Building.
All persons who have not paid their CITY
TAXES for the year 1888, will please take notice,
that we are compelled to settle our accounts lot
that year by the LIST day of June, and to enaoie
us to do so, must collect the taxes now unpaid,
and unless these bill are settled by the lotn gay
of May, we will enforce their payment Without
IT. HILL, Col n. Dis
ap1T-td s. FIELD, Col. ,. Dis'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

CHICAGO, May ITO a. m.-The markets are
steady this morning aud moderately strong. Jnly
Wheat sold up to 92ls. but only scattering sales
were made at those figures receded to 9Oal then
up to 81 y. Corn steady at 5Si2 for July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-05-17

DOYSWAGONS! BOYS WAGONS Another
D supply of those S1.OO Express Wagons JUST
received. Also nice Iron Axled Wagon for the
soma nrice. MCLEAN & UHLER,
~onoS so King st.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
improved Ranch for Sale.

Located on Wolf creek in the Judith
Basin, convenient to Stanford. The
ranch consists Of $50 acres, 200 inclosed
by fenceand rs under cultivation. It also
controls a splendid range. A new story
and a half house, stables, ~corrals, and a
lumber sheep shed that will shelter a
band Of 1000 head, are among the i'm
provements. In short, it is h of the
best stock ranches in Montana. A lot
Of new agricultural implements and
horses and dairy cows will be sold with
the ranch if desired. Will be sold cheap
and on easy terms. For further infor-
nation apply at this office.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Reports of Mining Cranks.

The Madisonian has taken to abusing
the RIVER Press for the stand it has
taken in advertising the Little Rocky
mines. We assert again, and can fur
nish ample proof OF the correctness Of
our statements, that gold in paying
quantities has been taken out of all the
claims which have been worked, and in
no inconsiderable quantities. Upon the
first reports as to the richness of the
mines u few men calling themselves
miners came down to investigate. On
reaching the camp they found the claims
which could be worked with little ex-
pense all taken up. Not being able to
secure the ground they wanted, some of
them prospected around and then left,
declaring there was nothing i'll it that
the mines were a fraud. AS a result Of
their prospecting, an old miner, who
has been on many . stampede, informed
us hat the ground where the alleged
prospecting was done looked as if the
coyotes had been scratching around
there was no thorough prospecting done
by any OF the parties who came down
to report.
Mr.. Thomas O'Hanlon, a few days
ago, took in at his store on Warm Spring
creek over six hundred dollars in dust
D0Ss Ills lDOh DIS IL tlClG was IOblluS
in it? TO be sure, there has been a
scarcity of water, which has prevented
the development Of deep diggings,
where great results are looked for. Par
ties have sunk a shaft fifty feet in depth
in Little Alder, and will shortly COM
mence drifting for the purpose of test
ing the richness Of the deep diggings.
1t is not true that the RIVER PRESS
was booming the mines to help Fort
Benton. Even it such had been the
fact, the so-called miners, with few ex-
ceptions, who canne from the upper
country were all broke. The principal
benefit to the town has been from our
residents who have claims and also have
faith in the Little Rockies, the Madiso-
MAN to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Low Rates to New Orleans.

We call attention to the change in the
advertisement of the Benton & Billings
stage company in this issue. Round
trip tickets 10 the great International
exposition 1T New Orleans can now be
purchased Cor 500. I5, and parties con-
templating the trip can have choice OF
routes, via Cincinnati, Chicago or St.
Louis. These reduced rate tickets are
good for fifty days from date Of pur-
chase. At the old rate, $l32. the tickets
are good for six months. We are sure
many Of the residents OF Fort Benton
will take advantage Of low rates and
visit the great exposition, which, will
fairly excel the centennial exposition
Of 1876.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Thoroughbreds for Sale.

We will sell low enough to suit the
times 400 Thoroughbred French Merino
and 300 Spanish Merino Rams, II and
two years old 900 Thoroughbred French
and Spanish Merino Ewes.
For size, build and fleece these rans
cannot be excelled in Montana-are ac-
climated, strong and healthy. The
ewes, both Spanish and French, have
been carefully selected, and cannot fail
to give satisfaction.
Call OH, or address
SEVERANCE & Co. Okla, NJ. 7
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Sheep tor Sale.

1000 wethers, two and three years
old $500 ewes and lambs; so head OF
thoroughbred merino and %half-breed
Shropshire bucks. These sheep have
been bred to thoroughbred nerino and
Shropshire bucks, and are Of superior
grade. Apply to-
G.. ID. PATTERSON,
dW44-tf Fort Benton, M. T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Wanted-Sheep on Shares.

1900 or 1000 sheep wanted on shares.
Have good new range, we'll Watered
with springs, and good shelter. Can
cut 100 to 200 tons of hay, and will have
good sheds. For further information
address the Montana Wool GroWer,
Fort Benton, M. II.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
~
Notice.

Strayed from Roosevelt's field, near
Fort Benton, two dark bay horses about
La hands high. Both have off hind
foot white and small star in forehead.
A suitable reward will be paid on deliv-
cry of animals to NJ. J. Leaning, Fort
Benton. d&W
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
Strayed or Stolen.

From the ranch Of the undersigned a
sorrel mare branded WY on left thigh,
having a sucking colt with her. Also a
bay mare colt. one year old, with the
same brand. A liberal reward will be
paid for information that will lead to
their recovery. ". Q. YARD,
Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
z Reward.

strayed from McDevitt ii Wilson's pasture, Fort
Benton, about Juiy 18th, two large horses, about
200 pounds each, One was OF aars brown co or,
brand. d 81 on It Sion d.a, q little tiff in front
snkles. One dark brown almost black, branded @
on right shnnlder. A reward Of s2s will he paid for
tiatir recovery by VI. j. EDaaK, I5ca, NJ. I.
A-Ss
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
a Band Of Horses for Sale.

A band of about 100 stock horses fol
sale AT A BARGAIN. For further infor
nation address J. K. care of the RIvET
PRESS, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26

81 CARD.-To oil wh, are suffering from errors
and indircretions of youth. Hervt m weakness. early
decay. loss Of manhood, &C. / will sena 4 recipe that
will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE This great
remedy was discovered ny . missionary IN South
America. Send seif-eddresfed envelope to REV
Jo1EPH Il LMAM, Station ID, keD Jerk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
.dw44-tf
Sheep for Sale.

1900 head of first class stock sheep for
sale. P particulars inquire = IIirsA-
berg s. Nathan, Fort Benton, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
For Sale, at a Bargain

6 mares, | horse and 3 colts for sale
chean for cash. Apply to R. A. LUKE,
Fort Benton, M. T.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1884-11-26
70 WOOL GROWERS.

Parties intending to buy Merino Rams this fall are
invited to examine our stock Of pnrebred Campbell
Merinos. brought ont from Vermont early this season.
We claim that they are the most hardy race Of pure
bred Merinos ever brought 10 Montana, and we are
prepared TO show that as regards q.allly Ihe wool of
tile Campbell foek has never been surpassed In the
United States by any Spanish American sheep.
We refer to the following gentlemen or to any 9TH
ers who have bought our rams: eco. d.. Patterson,
Peck g. Lacy, Hay Bros, Fort Benton; w. b. Edgar,
Utica; Dent 81 1uloek, Wolf Creek: Brooks II Hill
ger, Andersonyile, Poole Bros, Stanford; William
Williams, Deer Lodge.
Correspondence solicited.
PARIS GIBSON q SON,
Fort Benton, Montana.
The Montana Wool Grower.
Al quarterly journal devoted to the In
terests Of wool groWers-$2 per annum
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-15
REV. j. j. HALLS LECTURE.

The lecture of Rev. J. J. Hall of Auburn,
to rather small audience on Thursday eve
ming at the Methodist Westinghouse in Halo
we'll, was graphic and brilliant picture of
some ofthe salient points Of London. Mr.. II.
spent twenty one years in London and is ia
milliar with his subject. The vastness of
the city and its population, its immense
wealth, its fearful poverty, its splendid build
ings its narrow and crooked streets, were di-
picted in spirited language. He touched
upon the most interesting characteristics of
ST Paul's Cathedral. Westminster Abbey.
the Houses of Parliament. the British Museum
the Tower with its sad and bloody history etc
He portrayed the monuments of historic men
and women in the old Bunhill Fields Gene
terry, where John Bunyan, Isaac Watts,
Susannah Wesley, Daniel De Foe and others
are buried He told the audience of Spur
geon and his tabernacle, and its congrega-
tons of 1000 worshippers. all joining in
unison in hymning the praises of God. The
immense area of docks and shipping were also
described. and the beautiful parks of Londsn,
and the throngs who visit them. Those who
had the pleasure of bearing the eloquent
speaker will not soon forget his admirable
lecture