The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK

Entire skirts of fur and Asrakhan are seen
already and the wearers apparently mud them heavy
would think 1t great hardship.
We were yesterday shown at the paper ware.
house OF Maj George fiill very handsome copy In
reduced size OF the painting OF the "Beggar Girl by
HePasse, now In the Corcoran Art Gallery the same
being the work OF Miss Minnie Hill, who gives great
promise as an artist.
MIR. William J. Cooke, formerly resident and
broker OF this city, In town visit for several
days last week at the Riggs House. He had for the
past few years held quite prominent and lucrative
YORK, but resigned about month ago.
As usual, Wilmington, at 1921 Pennsylvania av-
enue, has the finest display OF Christmas cards.
Mr., James e Waugh, 2 capitalist Of this city,
coniempiates purchasing $4,000 farm in Loudeun
and large carp pond. II some of our enterprisne
men would Ike Mr. Waugh, invest In farms along
road in loudoun County, the garden spot OF Viz
sinls and cultivate the same, they would realize
handsome income from their Investments rs the soil
Is the richest and most fruitful In the state.
"A handsome new nag was last week raised on
stout pole on the highest point OF the Pension once,
and lies in defiance OF wind and weather.
Uncle Sans annual sale Of articles accumulated
IN the Dead Letter once takes place December Is.
Then the small boy who has saved a dime may per.
chance become the happy purchaser OF any number
| oil valuable articles, from "razor' TO a GLADYS
fascinator."
There Is no greater convenience in the social
world than that little bit of paper which we term
visiting card. We are often forced in the press OF
soclal duties, TO make 1t our representative. How
be indicative OF the most delicate refinement Being
the only house in the National Capital where the
., a HT %STs is dome on the
visiting cards in the most elegant style. j. Lorng
Wilmington, 1921 Pennsylvania avenue.
Corduroy walking Jackets arc becoming more
and more fashionable among the masculine young
ladies one meets on the fashionable thoroughfares,
and are worn with vest, or, speaking angloman.
lacally waistcoat. corduroy jacket is like one of
the SILK hats worn by the Italians the seventeenth
OF March-they never wear out
Wilmington has diaries for 1856.
The arrangements for the requiem mass for King
Alfonso last Thursday were the cause of consider.
1t is to be regretted that of the larger churches
slch as ST: Aloysius, where the services for King
TINS occasion. AS 1t was, regular pewnoders at st.
Matthew's were driven 10 the uncomfortable gal
leries, where they could scarcely hear see while
many persons were turned away from the DOORS
after making long journey, because of the neglect
10 announce that admission to the body of the church
would be strictly limited TO those invited by the
Spanish Minister.
Royal copper ornaments and Mikado jewelry,
entirely new, elegant, and reasonable at Moore 4
Leding jewelers., llo9 Pennsylvania avenue.
"Jusths Old stand, 6io D street northwest, buys
gents secondhand clothing. Note by mail promptly
| attended TO.
New Years cards neatly printed, so cents per
pack. Byron S. Adams, SD Eighth street.
The number of petty robberies reported daily TO
the police shows conclusively that city IL full of
Sucah-tHehts WIZ nave commenced their Christ
mas harvest. II our people would look after the
fastenings OF their premises more eagerly half the
ingly carry SILK handkerchefs and pocket.booEsf in
their loose coat-pockets offer Inducements to the
picSpoekets that they invariably accept. The small
them to be always at the spot to prevent larceny.
Mr.. G. Prince, who for twenty years has been
the chief photographer of the Treasury Department,
ONCE OF the Supervising Architect, has voluntarily
rendered his resignation, to take effect on January
city. - '''''
The music at the mass In honor of the late King
Alphonso OF Spain, Thursday, at st. Matthew'S
Church, was the finest ever rendered in this city
under Mr.. L. E. Gannon) only had one rehearsal
previous to the event. the excellence of Its produce
ton was wonderful.
and at lower prices than any other store in the city,
at W hntingtons, 1921 Pennsylvania avenue.
and MMr; Edwin i, Moore PT9minent young LAWYER
town at the Riggs House.
Late Assistant Secretary Coon has returned from
q Few weeks visit TO New York. He denies the
statement which has been published to the effect
that he is going into the banking business in that
city.
| Mr. Robert d. Lines, one of our most prosperous
young lawyers, returned Friday from fortnights
trip TO New Orleans.
| Secretary Manning Will issue an order TO the
disbursing clerks, George A. Bartlett and Thomas
j. Hobbs, authorizing them to pay the clerks OF the
Treasury the amount Of the salaries due up to the
the "semi-monthly being paid as usual on the 18th
ms VIII be very gratifying news to the clerks and
partments will issue similar orders.
The annual ball Of the Clan ael Association
when promises 10 be quite an event, Is announced
Rnes Hall.
New designs in ball programmes, at Byron s.
Adams, printer, 5l4 Eighth street.
Now that Congress is in session. q large number
OF senators and Representatives call on Secretary
Manning every DAY 10 see him in regard Ia
matters, hence considerable Of his time is engaged
r nn R1ann win them Ills private secretary
his time to being "interylewed,n but having once
been newspaper man he Is used to 1t.
As usual, Wilmington, at 1921 Pennsylvania ay.
enue, has the finest display Of Christmas cards
Senators, members or others desiring a fret.
class residence should consult Mr.. w. c. Dodge 700
Ninth street.
Next wednesday at II O'Clock, at the rooms of
election for officers for the ensuing year and full
meeting OF al VINO are interested In this meritorious
institution will be present.
The Christmas clubs are busily at work prepsr.
Ing Tor the care OF the needy during the holidays
Frank 7. Mix, of ST. Paul, Mimi, il in the city
and VIII spend Christmas with his mother and sisters
| who reside here.
in reference 10 the engraving of visiting and
wedding cards, ETC., we beg to differ with the gem
ileman who claims his as "the only house in the
National Capital where the execution OF the engrav-
Ing work Is done on the premises" 1t is well Known
that Mr.. John +. Parc the popular statIoner OF 9I3
pennsylvania avenue has at work in his private
once an engrayer second to In this city; that
MI. Paret has his plate work done on his own
presses by his own clerks, and on his premises. lie
how that little bit of paper we term visiting card
| y engraved" cal! and see that he claims only what
| Is actually SO. and Will not show work done by
another's clerks on presses owned by another party
or on premises controlled by another. far greater
convenience is the place 10 get it, and that is al
ParerB as Is proved by the fact that during the mast
year over half million visiting cards have been sent
out from his place.
AS usual, Wilmington. at 1921 Pennsylvania ay-
ehue, mas the finest display of Christmas cards.
The reckless manner OF driving the police pa,rol
wagon vii! result in tragedy If continued. Ycsier-
gay AFTERNOON cal was made for the patrol on L
across pennsylvania avenue into Eleventh street al
madaenlng gait As the place was crowded with
we're made An aged woman crossing at the time
came within foot Of being Knocked down. This
reckless attempt at killing people for the purpose OF
bringing one drunken man to the staton-house
should be stopped Immediately, as there IS no need
| OF such fast driving.
Mr.; Lyford, OF the Quartermaster Generals
ONCE, has returned from his recent trip to Concord
Mass, and has resumed his oiicial duties.
AS usual, Wilmington, at 1921 Pennsylvania ay-
enue, has the finest display OF Christmas cards
| lion. c. II. Allen and Hon. Fred d. Ely OF
Massachusetts, have taken rooms for the winter al
me Livingston, new apartment house on Thir-
ieenth street.
Mime. j. r. Palmer, importer of fashions, 1901 F.
street. VIII show the coming week novelties in opera
and tea bOnnets.
The meeting OF the bar OF the Supreme Court OF
the United States 10 pay the last tributes Of respect
70 the memory OF the late Hon. Richard T. Merrick
Oh thls city, who was such an eminent practitioner
IN that court, will be held Monday morning al 10 40
O'Clock, In the courtroom.
Hon. A. NJ Kelley, who received such compll.
mentary mention In President Cleyeland's message
VIII deliver lecture at Fords Opera House, ext
sunday evening, at $50 O'Clock, on the subject OF
Irish Nationality Hon. II. A. Collins, OF Massa.
| chusetts, Will preside and number of members OF
both Houses are expected 70 be present.
Wedding. recnntIon and mann "a rds I'm mos, 10
signs, neatly printed by Byron S. Adams, printer
0l4 Eighth street ~
| Miss Eva hills has been offered the position Of
leading soprano In one OF the Catholic churches Of
| Providence II. ],
About +. NJ. yesterday Harry Warner was
knocked down and run over by horse and wagon
! driven by white man named Snas barr. Warner
was carried 10 StandlfOrdH drug store, where DR.
walters attended him. His injuries are not serious
| Darr was arrested by Onicer g. L. Sullivan.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. George II. Lively drove
70 the seyenih-stTeet wharf and left his turnout in
the care Of a small negro named Richard Began. AS
soon as MI. Lively disappeared the boy Jumped into
the buggy and urged the horse around the streets OF
south washington at rapid rate, until he Killed the
animal by excessive driving Began was arrested
by Omcer Lewis and locked up at the First Precinct