The bee., 1884-02-23

WIG vi hicnHonu, WHO upnOldS the
theory that ''de sun do move" and who
had ''corner" OH the astronomical
knowledge of the day, writes to a friend
in New York that his congregation has
divided from nearly two thousand to less
than twenty members. Such is fame.
ALEXANDRIA NOTES.
The republican and readjuster commit.
tees, in joint session, at Richmond on the
18th inst, issued call for convention
to assmble in the city of Richmond, Va,
at IL IN. on Wednesday, the 23d day of
April, 1884, for the purpose of appointing
to the National Republican convention
to be held at Chicago on Tuesday, the Sd
day of Juue, eighteen hundred and eighty
four, and further, for the purpose of
nominating presidential electors. The
call if signed by the respected members
of the two committees and countersigned
by VIM. Malone, chairman reajuster state
central committee, and H. Libbey,
chairman, pro tem., republican state
central committee. 1t will be one
of the largest and NEST independ
ent assemblies Of the kind that has met
in this state. According to the plan of
representation, Alexandria will have Z
delegates, Lychburg s, Fredericksburg 2
Richmond %, Norfolk IL, Alexandria Go.
2, Petersburg IA, Greene 3, Westmore-
land 5. In few more days and the po-
litical fires will all be aglow.
Congressman Mayo was in Richmond
last Saturday
The 9Th Congressional district eonven-
ton that will assemble the 23d OF April
at Richmond, will consist of SO delegates
under the new plan.
Tho Virginia delegation to the Chicago
convention will number 26.
William Davis, esq, Of Charleston, has
been elected by the grand lodge of masons
OF W. Va, R. w. D. dept grand master
tor Charleston and the Kanawha valley
and Mr., W. j. Browner of the same city
as assistant grand lecturer.
Several colored women of Louisville,
Ky, have Chinese husbands. ."We want
no pigtails in ours.'
Mr.. James M. Buckner states that
though but a recent reader OF the BEE,
he wonld not miss its visirations for any
price. He hopes the BEE muh success.
Mr. Buckner is one of our most prominent
and useful citizens.
Mr.. and Mrs w. H Whiting and Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. Madella attended the Al
fred street Baptist church Sunday night.
Judge Meade refuses to hold court until
the charges against him are disposed of.
The G. w. o. OF odd-fellows will cele
brate their annual Thanksgiving on the lst
proximo. A good time is expected.
Mr.. G. W. B. has too many strings 20 his
bow.
Miss E. W. B. has been invited to sing
at Il concert to be given in South WASH
ingtOu, March the 18th,
Mrs. Phoebe Brooks left for Boston
Mass. to look out for legacy.
Mr.. Thomas Williams Is not married.
The BEE was imoosed upon. Mr.. Will
Mr.. W. Fl. D. is paying attention to
Miss F. l.. c. of Pitt street.
1t is a death blow to Mr.. W. B. D. to
hear of the engagement of Mr.. W. to Miss
E. B. of Washington. He has our sym-
pathy.
Mrs. C. A. Lee the amiable wife of Mr..
S. w. Lee has been confined to her house
for the past week. The BEE sympathizes
with our friend.
Mr.. R. r. Lancaster is out again. He
is at his post, the Tontine.
r. Henry Simpson, esq, member of the
readjuster state committee and Col. David
A. Windsor, chairman of the coalitionists
of this city have returned from Richmond.
Mr.. Shearer of Lynchburg was in the
city last week the guest OF our genial
friend Mr.. D. W. Chinn.
Mr.. Isaac Tancil is one of our veteran
culinary artist. He is an accomplished
public caterer Mr.. Tancil is known
home and abroad for his skill. He resides
on ROYAL street, surrounded by an inter-
esting family.
Miss Jane Bryant expects TO go north.
Mrs. Ida F. Robinson entertained few
intimate friends at her residence yester-
day, the 22d.
The grand leap year party is still held
| under advisement.
Tom writes to the Pioneer Press: Mr..
editor: am struck on certain girl, but
she don't like me. What is the best thing
can do?
The editor replies thus: The only RENE
DIV we can recommend you to is to shut
yourself up in lunatic asylum.
Alexandria will be represented at the
Richmond convention by strong and
influential delegation, and will beyond