The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-06-28
CITY NEWS.
TOWN TALK.

Those who cannot conrlvc TO keen II wholly out OF
sight. and even out OF suggestion, must leave u at
home. Elaborate Instructions are given regarding
the methods by which watches may he hidden and
fastened by Invisible chains. The highest night OF
elegance II To have the shirt made OF white pquc TO
match tac waistcoat The studs may be one, Two, or
three In number. The snbmation OF elegance,
however, Is found In one stud, which should be
costly Jewel In the form OF dogs head or that OF
cat or an owl. II must not he larger than q franc
piece: Three studs are too solemn, and two studs
their sway; black are vulgar The ties are fastened
on either side Of the bow with jeweled pins in the
shape OF flies, cresccnts ur other fancy designs.
Shoes must be low cut for the dance; but on other
less eSacting occasions the Molere shoe-whatever
that may be-mnst be worn. These are hut few OF
the crucial points insisted upon. At present there Ia
struggle between knee.breeches and the conven-
onal trousers, hut the success Of the former Is as
sured From all which II Will be seen that the cur
rent French dandy at an evening party must be an
object no less wonderful than original.
Clearing sale boys suits, Elseman Bros.
The water supply on Capitol hin is much better
than II was two or three years ago, and people on
the high levels are glad to that the authorities
Keep at work to prevent waste, and that those who
leave spigots open are sometimes caught and fined
Constant vigilance will he necessary until the new
aqueluct and reservoir are completed.
on next Saturday, July 4, three excellent races
will be trotted at Ivy CITY, A large field of entries
Is promised, and with horses equally matched In
speed In their respective classes. Notably the spe
clal race-pnrse floofor gentlemens roadsters-
bring ont large field, aud will be n guessing race,
a. the probable starters will make close contest.
The gao cass-purse $2O0-will be filled by all the
well known horses Of this class in the District The
22i class-pursc $2OO-comprises the best horses In
10 ST. Julien sir GSy, by The Moor who " esrnea
his record OF 2:esH four year old at oakland,
CAL, and several Others will face the starter. Ladies'
and grand stand. The OF the club house hill Is
extended to picnic parties for the entire day. En-
tries close Monday, June -, at O'Clock 7. Nj.
Clearing sale $40 suits, Eiseman Bros, 7th h Il.
Virginia Beach Hotel is now open for guests under
the management of the Messrs. IIorbach. There Is
no finer beach on the Atlantic Coast, and the tenn
perature Is sngularly uniform. All who have WIS.,
lied this beach are enthusiastic in It's praise.
One OF the pleasanest trips to take during the hot
season Is the Wednesday excursion to the famous
cavcrns OF Luray. To those who have never seen
the wonderful sights the visit Is that will well
repay for the small outlay necessary TO reach the
really enchanting spot Since last season there have
been various improvements at the caves, the intro
ducon of electric lights being the most marvellous,
nsnss q al r yeW q n
mountains ct Harpers Ferry and down the valley of
the shenandoah on the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
IL alone worth the trip, for more enchanting and
everchanging scenery does not exist In the eastern
section OF the country. On last Wednesday an edi-
tSral excursion from this city and baltimore took
senger Agent Lockwood, of the Shenandoah Rail
road. royal time was had. and the thanks of the
press are dne to MIR. Lockwood.
ihe rort w Hlidiu henry Dotei, AT Lake GEORGE, Is
one OF the most splendid places pass the summer.
Extensive improvements have been made by MIR.
Roess.e for the coming season in the way OF fres-
Going, painting, and retitting, and 1i,ooo yards of
new carpets have been laid down. The weather al
Lake George has been very cool, and fires are COM
Portable.
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Doorkeeper Wintersmth, OF the House of Repre-
sentatlyes, who has been visiting In the mountains
OF Virginia and West Virginia. returned to the city
on Friday.
Chief Engineer Cronin, of the Fire Department,
has returned from Fortress Monroe, where he was
recuperating from the effect Of an electrical shock
received at a recent fire.
The work the sonih wing, or model room, OF the
Patent ofiice has been finished and turned over by
The tiling and frescoing work Is the handsomest In
the District.
Clearing sale boys suits, Eiseman Bros.
The visit OF Buffalo Bill and his cowboys and saw
age Indians has set the small boys ambition OF at
great rate. 1t Is a common sight now to witness
nrowds Oh them engaged IN lassong each other, as
many youths with cowboys look il suggestive that
the days OF adventure are soon TO he. Dealers In
dlme novels are reaping fortune.
What summer resort beats washington?
The sound of the frecracker Is heard ia the land
Look out for daily reports of burning Academia.
Lawn tennis has taken firm hold this season.
There Is any number of clubs formed, and every
afternoon the rendezvous are filled with ladies' and
gentlemen engaged In the healthful sport
The new collector OF customs of Georgetown, Mr..
X. l.. Cropley, has done away with the services of
Mr. Lew Clements, who for years has been detailed
to act as Inspector Of steamboats,. This Ia In the
line OF economy az laid down by Secretary Manning
In circular letter to the different collectors. There
were several gentlemen Of Democratic proclivities
anxious to secure the place.
Clearing sale $40 suits, Eiseman Bros, 9Th and E.
Mr. II. G. Lynn. q prominent banker of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, is In town for few weeks, stopping at
the Harris House. Mr.. A. b. BurliBglme, also OF
the queen City" formerly a resident here. is
registered 1t the same hotel.
MIR. Howard b. Whpple, of the Registers Once,
Treasury Department, has resigned his position, to
take effect from the lst proxmo TO go in the hotel
business In New York. He Ii one OF the most pop
uar young members of the Washington Light In
fanry, and i5 attached to the prize drl company oil
that organization.
During the past week there has been great anxi.
ely depicted on the countenances OF the Treasury
Department clerk. account of the disissals that
are supposed Will take place about the first OF july
one young lady described the feeling OF uncertainty
as ga milestone around her neck heavier than the
Washington Monument" Her lovers arm must
have been connected to a bigger" man than Sulli-
van.
Clearing sale summer clothes, Eiseman Bros
A ludicrons Incident occurred. last Sunday as Mr.
" Hal" Dulany driving his four n hand tally no
CITY, alias Policy" town. at the Virginia end Of
the Long Bridge. little darkey, seeing the magni-
ncent turnout approach to his shanty and yelled
out: "Oh ma, here comes Beefaio Bull; come
out and see him."
Professor Cabell, OF the Norwood Institute, who
has furnished The drivers OF the Fourteenth street
car line with coffee and sugar at night during the
winter months and has spoken words of praise of
these men In the faithful discharge Of duty for
usual pOliteness TO the children who attended his
school, 9as received letter Of thanks from Mr.. Il.
NJ. Crouch, superintendent OF the line, giving him
the names OF the drivers.
On Wednesday and Thursday next, July ] and 9,
Auctioneer Bowling will sell, the premises, cor
ner OF Fifteenth street and New York avenue, the
entire contents OF the Lexington Hotel For further
particulars See advertisement on this page
Clearing sale fr0ck suits, Eisemsn Bros.
We have received from the publishers, Messrs.
Gray Clarkson, 339 Pennsylvania avenue, copy
OF the lecture by Mr.. Robert Nourse, entitled
Bghted Women" Also u copy Of "John and
Jonathan" by the same gentleman. Both these lee
lures have been printed IN pamphlet form, In bold
clear type, and Will be sold for ten centa u copy.
Byron s. Adams, GA Eighth street, makes q spe-
claity OF pension and claim agents printing
Pension ana claim agent printing q specially, by
Byron $. Adams, Jli Eighth street.
Mr.. Eugene Carusi, Of this city, will leave ON We'd
nesday next for the Red Sulphur Springs, where he
expects 10 remain several weeks
Richard Smith, Of the Cincinnati Commercials
Gdzeftf, ID at the Ebbitt.
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