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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

I Ing before Candlemas day, by which date,
T according 10 the ecclesiastical canons, All
The Christmas decorations must be re-
moved from the churches.
To investigate the origin oil
+ Christmas, which is accepted as
the birthday OF the saviour, IS
q difficult matter. The earliest mention
Of Dec. - as Christmas day Is found IN an
ancient catalogue Of church festivals
about 354 A. d. And it is surprising to
see with what alacrity the date was re-
ceiyed and the Nativity celebrated
throughout ChristendOm. Il seems as u
the world had been waiting for this lestl-
val Of divine and human childhood. and
was ready TO welcome it at once with
songs of Joy. In the year 800 1t was
already celebrated in Rome by vast null
utu8es thYGnging the churches. Twenty
wears later Antioch mad taken 1t up with
great popular enthusiasm. And in little
more than fifty years from its earliest
suggestion the observance Of Dec. % as
TIE day of the Nativity had become the
universal practice OF Christians. ST
Chrysost0m, in a Christmas sermon
preached at Antioch, called it the funda-
mental feast, or the root from which all
other Christian festivals grow.
Toe festival customs of Christmas eve
are as numerOus as there are people.
! W0 popular ODSeFNduC6s D6lpuEluk 70
Christmas are especially derived from the
pagan worship. one Of these Observances
is the hanging up Of the mistletoe. In the
religion of the Druids the mistletOe was
regarded with the utmost yeneration,
though the reverence which they paid 10
il seems to have been restricted 10 the
plant when found growing on the oak
the fayOrlte tree OF their chief divinity, who
appears 10 have been the same as the God
Baal, or the sun, wOrshipped under 40
many different names by the various
pagan nations OF antiquity. At the
period Of the winter sOlstice great festi-
val was celebrated in his honor. When
The sacred anniversary arrived the ancient
Britons, accompanied by their priests,
the Druids. sailed forth to gather the
mystic parasite, which, in addition TO the
religious reverence with which il was
regarded, was believed to possess won
derful curative powers. When the
oak on which the mistletoe grew
was reached. two Druids clothed
in white the emblem of purity, ascend
ed and, with golden knife, cut of the
sacred plant, which was caught by an
other priest in the folds Of his robe. Bulls
and often human beings were then sacri-
feed and various festivities followed.
The mistletoe thus gathered was divided
into small portions and distributed among
the people, who hung up the sprays over
the entrances 70 their dwellings as a pro-
pitiati0n and shelter to the sylvan delties
during the season of frost and cold. These
rites in connection with the mistletOe
were handed down from the ancients to
modern tines
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
A CHRISTMAS MUSICALE.
Pleasing Entertainment at St. vincer
do Paul Academy.

Pleasing Entertainment at st. vincent
do Paul Academy.
A Christmas musicale was given yes
terday by the pupils of the Academy st.
Vincent de Paul Convent. The first num-
Der was a chorus, Correcting TO Spring."
by the seniors, and the young ladies sang
it with much smOOthness and beauty.
Miss DOllie Dub followed with a vocal
solo. "Queen Of the Night" which she
gave very sweetiy.
''Tis Not True,v a solo, by Miss Mar.
tina GOlinsky, was rendered with much
expression, and was the best Of all the
numbers.
Miss X. Grady sang 'Wabing at Early
Day" in good style. Misses Dub, Grady
and Golinsky have each soprano voices Of
promising brilliancy.
A chorus composed of Misses Gollnsky,
Dub. Grady, Conway and Brennan, sang
so Restless sea" quite prettily.
Instrumental solos were creditably
rendered by Misses Connolly, Masters,
Murphy, billiard, Smart, Smith, Zeigler
and O'DOnnell.
Three little mIsses-Emmie Clarke,
Maud Pacetti and Sadie Smart-recited
respectively "A Rhyme" Little Mis-
chier' and "Playing SCHOOL, very oley-
erly.
Miss Bel Daugain recited with much
pathos "The Southern Hospital Story"
The concluding selection was "Jenny
Jinks," comic recitation by Miss Fannie
OliVprOg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
Levying on a Pullman Car.

At Atlanta, Monday, Comptroller
Wright had four fl. fas. levied on Pull
man car for the second and third quar-
ters' tax due the State by the Pullman
Company on all business done in Georgia.
The amount due is about 5000. The car
was taken out of the laws hands on a re-
plevy bond. Judge Lochrane, as attorney
for the Pullman Company, contests the
constitutionality Of the tax law on the
ground that the law is contrary to Fed.
eral law on Interstate commerce. A
ticket on a Pullman sold in Atlanta tC
New York brings So 30. Not more than
80 cents of that is earned in Georgia. The
theory of the law is that tickets sold in
other States bring no revenue TO Georgia
though much Of the price of the ticket is
earned in this State. and by this States
taxing all tickets sold in this State, bal.
ance is struck. The point has never beer
decided in the United States Supreme
Court,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
LUDDEN 81 BATES,
Southern Music House
Camilla Urao.

In her hands a violin is thing of life.
1t speaks, 1t sings, it walls, laughs, and
signs. All the varying notes OF life are
woven into the chords, and brought out by
the hands of the magician. Needless to
say her execution is faultless, tits far
more, it is wonderful, miraculous. Sweet
and delicious in its strains, it is the very
perfection of music, and the most intense
silence pervades the hall as the great Vio-
hnist bends over her instrument and the
closing notes whisper from the strings.
Remember, December 81, Savannah Thea
tre.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
Plenty More for Christmas.

Well! we dId have run during the past
week on our entire stock, but more parti-
cularly in our Overcoat department. We
hadn't the slightest idea that 80 many
people wanted them, and when we were
regularly deluged with calls for Over
coats, it almost took our breath away, but
we managed to suit and please every
caller, and to keep up the excitement have
just received a fresh assortment of Bust.
ness and Dress Overcoats, and will let
them go at very low figures. We have
also replenished our Suit Department, and
have placed on our tables a large line of
fancy 4-button Getaway Suits, and a mob
by assortment OF patterns IN Square Cut
Sacks.
We have made terrible reduction in our
stock all around, and intend to keep the
ball moving even if we don't make much
money.
Now, if YOU are looking around for a
handsome Christmas present for yourself
or somebody else, you will find in Gun i'm
mense establishment just what you want,
from fine OVercOat to a stylish Dress or
Business Suit. Our Gents Hat and Fur
nishing Departments are kept up to our
usbal STANDARD. Special attention is called
to our fashionable Silk, Stiff and Soft Hats.
at prices lower than elsewhere Our line
of Underwear, Neckwear, Silk Handker-
chiefs, fine Shirts, Hosiery, Umbrellas,
Rubber Goods, ETC., are select and prices
very reasonable.
Always keep In mind the fact that our
goods are all staple, well made and fash
lonaole. We allow nothing slipshod to
get out OF our establishment, as we keep a
tailor solely to see that our patrons are
ftted and pleased. There is no need to
quote prices, as nobody expects to buy
gold dollar for fifty cents. 161 Congress
street. b. Fl. LEVY d BRo.-Ady.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
THE SUPERIOR COURT.
A Railroad Sued for So 900, the Pri,
of an Eve.

A Railroad Sued for SO 900, the Price
of an Eye.
The suit of Pavlo PIANO vs.. Annie
Mscher, laborer's lien, was concluded in
the Superior Court, the jury rendering a
verdict for the defendant.
The suit of Peter Williams VS.. the Sa-
vannah, Florida and Western Railway
Company, for $4,000 damages, was con-
tnued. The plaintiff in his declaration
says that in June, 1884, he was in the de-
fendants employ at Ways station IN
Bryan county. While running a sta
tiOnary engine there some hot tallow was
blown into Williams lett eye and the
sight was destroyed and his right eye
was seriously injured. He claims that the
company is responsible for the accident,
and he sues for damages.
Court adjourned until Monday. Dec. %.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
AT THE THEATRE.
"The World" Played Before = Fair Au.
dience Last Night.

1.-THE World" Played Before Fair Au-
dience Last Night.
"The World" was played before a fair
audience at the Theatre last night. There
are many things about the play that are
surprising. 1t deals with adventures Of
the sea and shore. The anguish of prison
bars is blended with the happiness of the
final elimination, when, after patient
suffering OF many trials, the parted are
reunited, and the right triumphs. The most
marked feature Of the play is the album
dant opportunity it affords for scenic dis
playMr. Little as Harry Ellison" the self
sacrificing brother, did himself credit.
Miss Jennie Jackson, as "ROse Ellison"
is deserving of special mention, while the
remainder of the company performed
their several parts very well indeed. The
spectacular features of the play are eX-
ceedingly strong, the raft scene being
particularly well put on. In the fifth act
a moonlight panorama is given with good
results.
The piece is estimated the same as
Brooks and DicksOn's ''WOrld," differing
only in minor particulars. For instance:
Ia Brooks and DicksOn's "W Orld." the
hero is blue blooded Britisher; in Lit
ties ''WOrld," be is one Of Uncle Sans
man-o'-war's men; in the raft scene in
Brooks and DicksOn's "World" there are
two men and boy, the son Of the older;
in Little's scene there is one young man
and two young ladies'. Mr.. Little also in
PRODUCES an Irish comedian not in the
other piece OF the same name.
Despite the smallness Of the stage the
scenic features Of the play were brought
out in good role last night. and the realis-
tic raft scene aud moonlight panorama
were provocative Of the liyeliest enthusi-
asm. The performance will be repeated
tonight. This will be the last attraction
at the Theatre until next week, Thursday
evening, when Camilla UrsO Concert Com.
r.nrnnr will IL Lnrn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
Weather Indications.

For the South Atlantic States TODAY:
Local showers, followed by fair weather,
winds shifting to southwest and north
west, colder in northern portion, nearly
stationary followed by lower temperature
on Friday in southern portion.
The height of the river az Augusta at
1888 O'Clock D. m. yesterday CAugusUa
tlmel was S.6 feet--a fall Of OIL feet dur
ing the preceding "a hours.
Comparative statement OF temperature
at Savannah Dec. %, 1884 and 1885:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

1t is generally conceded that the "Famous''
has the largest and most complete stock of
Clothing in savannah. We introduced the
low-prlce system, and under-sen everything
in our line. AS we are the only manufacturer
IN savannah with Headquarters IN New
lork u stands to reason That n clothing store
mat buys ready-made cannot sell YOU az Tom
as me mdnufdcfurer himseG III you read the
papers, and believe all you read, YOU will get
lett' TO use slang. Every one claims 10 he the
Simon pure Cheap john The reputation
OF the ''FGmouS" Tar n q 0oOJs 01.J IG,r ,sris1s
q estdofished. We save you from So 10 S. on a
SUIT or oyercoat. We sell Il genuine Melton
OVcrcoat Tor $40; the price elsewhere for such
garment Is sl5. Try it, and satisfy yourself
and you will buy Of the "Fatnous." In order
that there may not be the least doubt OF the
superior qualityO the clothing sold hv the
Famous" we guarantee that If any article
proves TO be otherwise than exactlv ~ ranro
scnted we will refund the money. I4O Con-
gress street.-Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
CHRIsTMAs GOODS.
A. II. CHAMPION.


Edtt0r Morning NeicS: How is it that
the retail merchants of Savannah do not
close their stores altogether on Christmas
day and give their employees the full holt
day to which they are legally entitled?
This is done generally in all cities of COM
mercIal pretensions, and why should not
Savannah do likewise? We have for some
years made a practice of not opening our
store at all on Thanksgiving day, Christ
mas and July 4, but each year have found
ourselves almost the only house closed
during the entire day. AS consequence
we lost no little trade. If it were generally
understood that all stores will be closed
for the entire day, citizens would most
likely complete their purchases on the day
before, and no trade would be lost. We
feel that our employees deserve the full
day, and we shall give it to them-trade
or no trade. But if all merchants would
agree to complete cessation OF business
1t would certainly make the day genu-
inc holiday, which would be heartily ap-
preciated and enjoyed by those to which
1t belongs by right.
LUDDEN 81 BATES,
Southern Music House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
Thnt Column Advertisement

Some fifty little girls tried to get that
Free Christmas Card which we offered for
correctly counting the words in our col
umu advertisement, but only two or three
gave the correct number. We feel sorry
for those who tried so hard and failed.
and If they will paw us n visit to-day, we
Will give them each nice Christmas
Card. Come on girls. l.. q b. S. NJ, II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
Lotto Cigars have no equal.

LOIO OIKdIS udNt no tQudI.
Lotto is a 10 cent cigar at half price.
Go TO j. b. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars.
Five dollars will buy 100 Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars have natural aroma.
Judges pronounce Lotto Cigars the best.
Stop at j. b. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars are Sc. each.
Fifty Lotto Cigars for 81 so.
j. b. Fernandez has full stock Of Lotto
Cigars.
Lotto Cigars are economical.
Natural flavor makes the Lotto Cigars
popular.
One trial Of Lotto Cigars will lead to
further purchases.
Ten cents will buy two Lotto Cigars and
satisfy the most fastidious smoker. 4,
Fernandez will tell you how to get a
game OF Lotto Free du.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
A suitable Christmas present for

A suitable Christmas present for your
husband: A nice Smoking Jacket. At
Mitchelps, 159 Broughton street.
Nice gold and silver mounted Silk UNI
brellas, very suitable for Christmas
present, at MitchelPs, 159 Broughton st.
Surprise your husband with one Of our
excellent Overcoats for a Christmas pres
emit. Simon Mitchell, sign Of the Golden
Arm.
Treat yourseltto a nice Dress or Bust
ness Suit; it's better than spending your
money foolishly. Mitchell will sell you
one very reasonable.
No Christmas prices at MitchelPs. We
were astOnished to see him sell one of his
nobby Straight Cut Suits for "a less than
a friend Of ours paid for similar one
elsewhere,
We advise everybody in want OF any
article in the Clothing line to go to Mitch
elPs. BE keeps choice goods and sells
them at reasonable prices.
Hats and Gents Furnishing Goods in
abundance, at Simon MitchelPs, 159
BroughtOn street, sign OF the Golden
Arm.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
RIVER AND HARBOR.
Gleanings Among the shipping and
Along the Wharves.


The trim little steam yacht, "The Twin I"
from New York bound for Pensacola,
Fla, arrived in port yesterday for coal.
She left New York In October, and en-
countered heavy weather during the en-
tire trip. A few days out she was struck
by gale, and had to put into port for re-
pairs. She was on the marine railway at
smithvile for some time. The steam
yacht Nictorine, from New York for jack
sonville, also put IN here for coal. Both
yachts are lying at Dixon n Murphys
wharves, where they will coal to-day and
proceed southwark tomorrow.
Messrs. Richardson 4 Barnard cleared
yesterday the British steamship Gripiast
for Genoa with 2.llo bales Of upland cot
ton, weighing l,OOi,2ij pounds, valued az
$Sj,SjS.
The little steamer Ellie, which wassunk
some weeks ago. has been raised, ana left
yesterday for Apalachicola to be repaired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

MRS. WNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used when children are
cutting teeth. IL relieves the little suf.
ierer at once; IL produces natural. quiet
steep by relieving the child from pain,
snd me little cherub awakes as "brieht
az aouttJn" il is very pleasant to taste.
~ soothes the child, soltens the gums, al.
lays All pain, relieves wind, regulates the
bowels, and is the best known remedy for
olarrhPa, whether arising from teething
or 0tner causes. 70 cents a bottle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
Gold, Silver and Grsenbaok Dollars
0ivep Away.

For this day only, we will give away to
the purchaser Of every So Christmas Card,
81 90 cash; to the purchaser Of every 81
Card, 81 cash; to the purchaser OF every
81 Card, 81 cash; 10 the purchaser of a 81
Card, 90 cents cash; to the purchaser Of
a 80 cent Card, % cents cash, and so on
through our entire Christmas Card Stock.
Remember, for this day only. The chance
OF lifetime. The only offer Of cash ever
made by Savannah firm. DAVIS BROS.
Gard headduarters.-Ad
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

The wonder OF those who 10 to the Har.
nett House. IN savannah, IL that 90 excel.
lent table and such comfortable rooms
can be offered 20 the public a. SUCH mini.
mum rates. Without eKaggeration. the
table Of the Harnett he AZ good az that m
the scroyen House, and the rates mst
one-half a. large. Courteous treatment
makes up the sum Of lts attraction
The public largely testified their appre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
on CHRISTMAS EVE.
Some Of It's Observance, and why De-
20 ia Christmas

Some OF It's Observance, and Why Dec.
30 lie Christmas.
The ewes or yiglls Of the different eccle-
siastical festivals throughout the year are
according 70 the strict letter Of canoncal
rule, times OF fasting and ponance, but IN
several instances custom has appropriated
them 10 very different purposes, and has
made them seasons 0f mirth and iOllity.
% hitn Christmas Eve.
WitD Christmas Eve ne Christmas h0li-
days may Boz said 40 commence. though
according 40 ecclHsiaallral computation
enc festival really begiua on Dec. l6. ltis
helu 40 terminate Du Feb. 4 or the CYcu-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
SCOTS EMULSION or PURE

Cod Liver OIL, with Hypophosphitsa.
Very Paintabie and Enicacioua in
WASTING Diseases.
Dr. T.. T.. Bromser. Rochester, n. s o.,
says. "Aiier having used scotrs Emui-
sion with decided benefit upon myself !
have tak9n great pleasure In fecnmmcnd.
inR ~ since ln fLe NaU1u5 conditions ~
Wastiny in which % 3D. Indicated"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

Travellers for all points in Florida, south
Of Jacksonville, will ind the Jacksonville.
Tampa and KEY West railway the short.
est, best, and most desirable route In ali
respects Trains leave from Savannah.
Florida and Western railway station in
Jacksonville, avoiding all transfer there
-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

To every lady visiting our store TO-DAY.
we Will present one OF our pretty Tambo-
rine Music Souvenirs, containing a 4Oc.
piece of popular music. Ask for them. II
We don't put ono 10 your hand. T.. a IS.
- NJ. H.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

Go to Peter schaler's for your Home.
made Minee Pies for Christmas. No. %
Jefferson street, and Mrs. CUNTS. corner
Liberty and AbercOrn streets.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

A. Il. Altmayer Co. have on hand an
elegant assortment OF Boys and Youths
Clothing and Hats, which they are offer
Ing AZ prices which ought 20 be a special
inducement. Corner OF BrOughton and
Hnll.- Inr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
Gold, Silver and Greenback Dollars
Given Away.

For this day only, we will give away to
the purchaser of every s. Christmas Card,
81 80 cash; to the purchaser of every 81
Card, 81 cash; to the purchaser OF every
80 Card, 81 cash; to the purchaser of 81
Card, 80 cents cash; to the purchaser Of a
so cent Card, % cents cash, and so on
through our entire Christmas Card Stock.
Remember, for this day only. The chance
of lifetime. The only offer of cash ever
made by a Savannah firm. DAVIS BROS,
Card headquarters.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

DIR. Pierce's pleasant Purgative Pei
let's" cleanse and purify the blood and re-
lieVe the digestive organs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

The very finest grades Of Imported and
Domestic Candles a. Altmayer q Cos.
Candy Counter Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

Christmas Candy at Altmayer's Candy
Counter. Ado.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
Wnnd md BlnrEa.

For sale by Il. h. CAssELs, Taylor and East
Broad streets. Telephone U.-Ads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

Elegant silk Haudkerchiefs for Christ
mas presents, at Belsinger's, "a Whitaker
street Adj
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

SILK Umbrellas. for holiday presents, at
Belslnger's, "a Whitaker street.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

When all so-called remedies fail, DR..
Ssge's Catarrh Remedy cures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

Holiday display of Candies and Confec-
tions at Altmayer's Candy Counter is
charming.-Ad5.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

ssvanRah's Leading Grocers and the
Goods they Keep.


CONNECTIONS AND HOLIDAY GROCERIES.
One of the neatest and best supplied
grocery houses in the city is that OF
Messrs. A. NJ. & c. W. West, corner OF
Liberty and Whitaker streets. They are
advertising as a speciality for the holidays
whitman & Son, and ROwntree a Co. crys-
tallized fruits, chocolate mixtures, bon
bons, marshmallOws, etc. Their shelves
and counters are filed with first class
goods for the season. The Messrs. West
have an established reputation as FAMILY
grocers.
JOHN LYONS Il co.
This veteran grocery firm has one OF the
largest stocks of goods in the grocery
line that can be found in any city in the
Union. In their assortment OF special
goods for the holidays is something that
Will tempt everyone who is fond OF nice
things for the table. Mr.. Lyons is always
alive to what is wanted by the public in
his line OF business, and gives his personal
attention TO every detail Of its manage
ment.
GEORGE q GOODMAN.
The above firm has large and we'll
selected stock of family groceries and
delicacies suitable for the demands Of
those who are looking for something good
Tor Christmas. Their well-knOWn stand,
corner Whitaker and State streets, is con-
venient for their trade, and has been
several times enlarged to meet the grow
ing demands of the firms business.
CHRISTMAS GOODS.
Messrs. Barbour Bros, corner of New
Houston and Barnard streets, have on
hand large and varied stock Of goods for
the holidays, such as fireworks, liquors,
wines and cigars, groceries OF all kinds,
such as are necessary at this time to carry
out the old idea Of a merry Christmas and
a happy New Year.
A. II. CHAMPION.
This well-known merchant, at 154 Con-
gress street, is advertising an ex-
tensive list Of family and fancy
groceries and liquors. His prices
are such as to command large
trade, not only during the holidays, but at
all times. Buyers will find named in his
advertisement something needed to make
home happy during the Christmas season,
as well as at other times.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24

Strangers IN the city who miss Altmay-
er n Cos. Candy Counter, miss one OF the
sights -Adp