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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
Christmas Card Week at L. &B. 8. NH

Commencing this (MondayJ morning,
we bring to the front our full line OF
Xmas Cards and novelties, and inaugu-
rate SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARD WEEK
SALE.
Hitherto we have shown only a small
part Of our immense line, but now we
bring out the reserves and fresh arrivals.
and place all on our counters and tables
for convenient inspection.
Such a superb display was never before
made in Savannah, and is hard TO beat
even in New York. Why, in our show
window alone we show as many cards as
any other onehOuse carries in their entire
stock. Don't fail to peep in this show
window. It's a lovely sight.
We bought heavily, anticipating large
trade, and we have had II. We bought
the latest, coStltest and prettieSt cards
from the leading art publishers, and
gave last gears designs, JOB tots, special
driUes, with hdttcottOn ptBShes and frSRgeS,
the go-bye.
We bought right, are not oVerstocked,
have the largest and choicest line in the
city, and AT prices so lon that no reduction
tghGteueT is needed to satisfy buyers OF
taste and discrimination.
Compare hdlf.price cards with ours, and
you will see the point. Better pay fair
price for "A nelC and artistic card from the
leading art publishers, like Prang, Tuck,
Worth Bros, ETC., than to take an un.
salable card as gift.
Specialties this week, 1000 new style
corded and pulled card novelties, in satin
and Plush, at l5c., 20c., Csc, 400. 10 81 each.
These are the very latest novelties, and
80 pretty and cheap. Pure silk cording
and plush.
1000 beautiful cards and novelties in
cording, satin, and plush, at only Doc.
each. A whole counter full. All this
years styles.
Pretty cards two for &C., and ic. each.
A lovely card for &C., Sc, and l0c.
Prang's Prize Cards, In full supply
also a superb line OF Heavy silk Fringed
Cards, which are selling this year SO
largely.
Make selections in the morning before
the afternoon crush sets in.
DIDO. l.. q b. S. NJ. II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
ANDREW nfoKENNA.
A Glowing Tribute to His Memory by
His Old Commander.

The following notice OF the death of Mr..
Andrew McKeuna, of Macon, written
by his old commander, Col. L. NJ, Lamar,
OF the old Eighth Georgia Volunteers,
will be read with interest by the de-
ceased's fellow-soldiers in Savannah:
"On Dec. 8, 1885, after a life honor
able TO himself and useful TO his fell
low-men, Andrew McKeuna was gath
! cred to his Father. 1t was my pleasure
to call MIN my friend in those busy days
which formed the crucible of character,
and it is with melancholy satisfaction
that | to-day bear tribute to the golden
worth developed there.
He was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and
immigrated TO this country while yet a
boy. In 1861, while the clarion voice of
freedom summoned all her children to her
aid, true to the instincts which he had
caught from the waves which washed the
emerald shores of Erin. and echo still the
music of O'Connell's voice, at the
early age OF Is, he enlisted in the Macon
guards, and with them, entered the
Eighth Georgia regiment. Desperately
wounded at the first battle Of Manassas,
he did not deem his blood sufficient Ii
baton on the altar OF his adopted coun-
tTy's liberty, but on his recovery, again
pledged his life to that sacred cause.
derby, as colonel of the regiment, and it
was while he thus occupied my tent, that
/ learned to know him, and esteem him as
nv friend.
kind and true as a woman, he was
brave to eminence even among the gal
liant Irish race from which he sprung.
From Manassas to Appomattox he fought,
and never a stain soiled this soldiers
shield.
"When hostilities were ended aud we
returned TO that poverty scarcely less ter
rIble than the trials through which we
passed, his brave soul and his unfagging
industry were a competency for himself
and family, and left as a rich legacy to
his children a name synonymous with
honesty. In peace, as in war, he won the
respect Of his fellow men. He was noted
for his enterprise and public spirit, and
for many years was foreman of Mechan-
les Fire Company No. 4.
He leaves a most amiable wife, for
merly Miss Anastasia Dillon, of Savan-
nah. l trust that the grief of this most
estimable lady and of his children will be
tempered by the recollection that he who
has left them has left behind a name and
a record to which they can always point
with pride. In grief and sadness do | pc
ruse this teaT-dimmed chaplet to the
memory Of Andrew Mckenna, one Of the
bravest Of all my gallant soldiers of the
Eighth Georgia, and | only regret that
mine is not the eloquence to make il as
honorable to him as would have proved
the laurel crown of victory ia the glorious
cause for which he shed his warm young
blood while yet he wore the rose Of youth
unOn his heartV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
ST. THOMAS, DAY.


Its Observance in the Roman CathOli
and Episcopal Churches.
To-day is the religious feast of St..
Thomas, the Apostle, festival day OBJ
served with special services in the Roman
Catholic and Protestant Episcopal
churches. Red is the appropriate color
for Vestments, and at the celebration in
the Episcopal church the Epistle is Eph
ii, 1922, and the Gospel, st. John XXX, "a
81. The festival was instituted in the
twelfth century, and as an old author al
leges, was assigned an early place in the
Ecclesiastical calendar from the Apostle.
having been vouchsafed the most indis-
putaOle evidence OF the resurrection. In
pictures st. Thomas is represented hold
ing a builders square, and he is regarded
as the patron saint of architects and
builders. 1t is said that after
the dispersion Of the Apostles
st. Thomas became travelling
preacher, and finally suffered martyrdom
at the hands OF the Indians. The Chris
tians who perform the pilgrimage to his
tomb, which is in small city, collect the
earth, which is Of q red color, from the
spot where he was slain and reverentially
carry it away with them, often employ
ing itafterwards in miracles, and giving
1t with water to the sick, by which many
disorders are cured.
St.Thomss' day falls on the winter soils
tice, the shortest day in the year, as eX-
pressed in the following cOuplet:
'St. Thomas gray, st. Thomas gray,
The longest night and the shortest day"
In some parts OF England the day is
marked by custom among poor persons
of going gOoding, as it is termed-thai
| is, making the round OF parish, calling
at the houses of their richer
neighbors and begging a supply either
| of money or provisions to procure good
things as the means OF enjoying them,
selves at the approaching Christmas
From this circumstance st. Thomas
day is insome places designated "Doleina
| Day." and in others humping begging
Day." In return for the aims bestowed
during these gOOding peregrinatiOns il
was customary for the recipients in former
times to present TO their benefactors q
sprig OF molly or mistletOe.
In observance Of the day, besides the
services held in the Roman Catholic
Churches, the Holy Communion will bC
celebrated at Christ Church at 1886
O'Clock this morning, and an extra service
will be held at st. Johns at 4:30 O'CLOCK
this afternoon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
THE NEWS IN THE CITY.
GOSSIP FROM THE STREET AND
SIDEWALK.

Dashes Hero and There by the News
Reporters Yesterdays Happenings
Told In Brief Paragraphs-Picklng at
Police HeadqE arters.
There are thirty-iour cases for Police
Court this morning.
The Social Club will give its second an
nual masquerade ball tonight at Turner's
hall.
The Marine Engineers Association will
hold its annual meeting tonight, and Will
elect officers for next year.
Clinton Lodge, f. A. NJ, will hold its
annual communication tonight, and will
elect officers for the ensuing year.
The Railroad Loan Association will
hold its twenty eighth regular monthly
meeting at Metropolitan hall tonight.
The City Court will meet this morning
for the trial of cases on the criminal
docket. The case of the negro Wayman,
charged with the murder of John Russo
on South Broad street last September,
will come up in the Superior Court.
Christmas week started out yesterday
with just such weather as a Southern
Santa Claus is supposed to delight in. At
the signal station last night, the officer in
charge said there was no indication OF a
change, and there IS every prospect that
the tlrst part OF the week. anyway, will be
all that holiday shoppers can ask for.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
Local Personal.

Among the arrivals at the Pulaski
house yesterday were John Will
Z. Parsons. New York: {. W.
futile and wife, j. Il. Bracket, Balti-
more; j. Hastam, G.. NJ. Eldridge, Amer
icus, Ga; NJ. A. Crome, Atlanta; H. T.
kennOn. Waycross; James Foley, DOboy
b. NJ. Wilson, Chicago.
At the Screven house were w alton Boil
dern, w. Il. jackson, Chas. q. Parker, r.
L. Armstead, K. A. Miner, New York; j.
H. Danuer, j. 5. Raine, Atlanta; B. T.
Hill, Macon; John Jay Cohen, Augusta
Z. e. Merrifield, Boston.
At the Marshall house were f. j. Lud-
ley. Eastman; Gil. Brown, GAINESVILLE
Join j. Kirby, D4rien: John W. Carr,
Washington; c. Il, Lewis, Baltimore; A.
W. Lavender, New York; +. NJ. Sargent,
H. e. Allen, st. Louis; w. r. Baker, War
rentOn, Ga; 7. Il. Johnson, Jr., Allen
dale, 5. c.
AT the Harne,t House were J. H.
Powell, r. H. Lucas, Tatnall county. Ca;
A. G. jackson, Yorkville, 5. c.; j. Nj.
Miller, Gainesville, Fla; L. IL. Peoples,
Lawtonville, s. G; Capt. w. Schiebe,
Capt. Fred Schlegllmilch, Stettin, Ger.
many; w. I. Rice, Patterson, Ga; w. H
Scott, Sylvania, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
No Finer in Town.

IL IA generally conceded that the "Faaousr
has the largest and most complete stock OF
Clothing in savannah. We introduced the
low-puoe system, and under-sell everything
in our line. As we are the only manufacturers
in Savannah with headquarters IN New
York, 10 stands to roaeon that - clothing store
that buys ready made cannot sell you as 1Oto
as me man u6acfurer hinseN II you read the
papers, and believe all you read, you will get
left, TO use slang. Every one claims TO be the
"smOn pure Cheap John" The reputation
OF the "Pdmous" ror fine 0o0ds and iOi6 prices
Is established. We save you from SO to 50 on "a
suit or overcoat. We sel a genuine Melton
Overcoat for SO: the price elsewhere for such
a garment Is SO. Try IL, and satisfy yourself.
and YOU will buy OF tho "FIm0us.' In order
that there may not be the least doubt or the
superior quality OF the clothing sold by the
"tdm0us,h we guarantee that N any article
proves % be otherwise than exactly "a repre-
6ented we win refund the money. $40 Con-
grpss street -Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
VIZ Your Aadress PlainIr.

About this time begins the annual flood
ing Of the city post Offices with packages
containing holiday gifts going 10 out-of-
town friends. This little hint from Third
Assistant Postmaster General Hazen, il
noted and acted upon, VIII keep thousands
OF packages out Of the dead letter office
and prevent boundless veXatlOn: "Write
or print your name and address, and the
contents. II package, upon the upper lett
hand corner Ofall mail matter. This will in
sure It's Immediate return 10 you for cor
recti0n, II improperly addressed or Insult
hciently paid, aud II 1t Is not called for
at destination IL can be returned 10 you
without going 70 the dead letter Office"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
The south Publishing Company

publishers OF the forthcoming issue of
the "Florlda State Gazetteer and Business
Directory" have just completed their
railroad. sectional, and county map OF
Florida. 1t shows divisions of counties
by colors, and has a complete index of
every town in the State given on the
margin, with post Offices and county seats
designated. This map will accompany
each estate Gazetteer published by
them. They have issued large edition
Of the map and place it before the public
as the most complete map ever engraved
for Florida, and as giving the most recent
data. It will be placed on sale at 81 each.
j. r. Richards, the manager of the Estate
Directory" informs us that its issue will
be made early in February.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
The Royal Baker and Pastry Cook.

A Royal addition to the kitchen library.
1t contains over seven hundred receipts
pertaining TO every branch OF the culinary
department, including baking, roasting,
preserving, soups, cakes, jellies, pastry,
and all kinds OF sweetmeats, with receipts
for the most delicious candies, cordials,
beverages, and all other necessary
knowledge for the chef de cuisine OF the
most eXacting epicure, as we'll as for the
more modest housewife, who desires TO
prepare for her lord and master a repast
that shall be both wholesome and eco
nomical. With each receipt is given full
and explicit directions for putting to-
gether, manipulating, shaping, baking,
and kind OF utensil To be used, so that a
novice can go through the operation with
success; while a special and important
feature is made OF the mode OF preparing
all kinds Of food and deicacies Tor the
sick. The book has been prepared under
the direction OF Prof Rudmani, late chef
OF the New York Cooking school, and is
the most valuable OF the recent editions
upon the subject Of cookery that has come
TO our notice. II is cotton up IN the
highest style OF the printers art, on illu.
minated covers, etc. We are assured that
every can OF the "Royal Baking Powder
contains an order for one OF these valuable
books
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
WHISKY FOR DRY COUNTIES.
The Prohibition Districts GettinI
Ready for Christmas.

The Prohibition Districts Getting
Ready for Christmas.
Judging from the numerous jugs and
kegs that are being shipped daily by Tx
press, the "dry counties" intend to eele-
brate Christmas IN lively manner. Sat
9rday was big day with the liquor deal
ers and yesterday they rather rested, only
i've DRINKS being captured by the police.
Saturday night the passenger trains car
Tied as much whisky and wines out of
Savannah as often comes into the city on
a freight train. Jugs OF all sizes, demi.
90hns, wicker-work affairs, kegs and key
lets we're packed away on car seats aud
between seats, and in the aisles, until il
was hard matter either TO 80 through a
car without stumbling or 10 sit down.
some OF IT was put up IN innocent looking
boxes and labelled anything except
whisky.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
The AsheviIIe and spartanburR.

The Asheville and Spartanburg railroad
is virtually completed, there being only a
gap of about two miles to cover. The
construction train went out on Friday
from Hendersonville, n. c., with the iron
and cross-ties necessary TO finish the
work. The track will then, in railroad
parlance, be ~serviced," and the road
be turned over to the proper authorities
on Jan. 1. A Hendersonville special
says the people there are greatly elevated
over the result, and a movement is on
foot to celebrate the event sometime IN
next month in manner worthy Of the
OccaRiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21

Friendship Lodge No. 81, Imp. o. F. S. OF
l., held It's annual election Of officers
yesterday afternoon. The following were
elected:
President-N. K. Platshek.
Vice President-L. W. WOrtsbaum.
ecretary-ThOmas j. Sheftall.
Financial SecTetary-H. Gobel,
Treasurer-JOseph RO0s
Guides. Nathan.
Warden-M. Jacoby.
Guardian-E. FalOshin.
Trustee. Alexander.
Representatives TO the Grand Lodge
Theo. Basch and l. q. Schwarzbaum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
How "Pa'' Proposed to Fix 1t.

from me NeI0 lOTH IO-OdN.
Although Mr. Cyrus W Field has won for
himself well-deserved reputation as q
diplomat in financial circles, the mantle
of the sire is not likely to fall upon al
least one OF his sons, II the story now cur
rent upon the streets is to be credited. As
is well known, there Is the bitterest kind
of war in the inner circle of the Manhat.
tan Elevated over the recent elections 10
the board OF that company. AS the story
goes, Just before the election Edward M.
Field,o Field, Lindley & Co., was intrusted
by his father with the delicate task of ar.
ranging for the new directorship, subject
of course to Field Seniors direction. The
junior Field is young man of %, with
the manner and discretion OF a college
boy OF Is. He talks good English, but
puts the minimum of sense in it. In pur-
suit of his mission he called on Mr.. Wash.
inGton Z. Conner at his Office on the fate
tul morning in question and introduced
the subject by general remark to the
effect that the election was coming on for
the Manhattan Road.
Il know it," replied Mr.. Conner. "And
what Of itY'
We'll, responded young Mr.. Field, ''pa
has seen Mr. s. Y. White, and. though be
does not care to serve on the board, he has
consented to do So"
W AhuSobs Ic6pOuueu MI NO0nOi
grimly. "It's very kind of him.
Eyes, indeed" palpitated MIR. Field.
who was speaking IN a great hurry.
PA had to persuade HIM awful hard,
but you know he is largely interested in
the company, and pa is such a good
talker."
"Yes, he is" replied Mr.. Conner.
"And them" young Mr.. Field went on,
"pa called on Mr. j. Pierrepont Morgan.
Mr. Morgan would not hear of such a
thing as becoming director under
any circumstances. He wouldn't listen at
all at first, but you know what good
talker pa is,'
80, yes" said Mr.. COnnOr; so, yes, in,
deedW
"Well," pursued young Mr.. Field glee-
fully, The talked, and talked, and talked,
till finally Mr.. Pierrepont Morgan con-
scented. Built was only on one condition.
and pa mas left it to me 70 arrange it.
You see, Mr.. Morgan says be WON'T
under any consideration sit on the
same board with YOU; so all you've got
to do is to resign and then it will be all
right"
1t is not generally known what
response Mr.. Conner made to this In.
genuous proposition. Those who know
MIN best can at least imagine what he
thought.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
Youths' Historical society.

The Youths Historical Society held Its
regular annual meeting yesterday and the
following officers were elected for the en-.
suing year:
Presidential. s. Cohen.
Vice President-Abe E. Dryfus.
Secretary. 5. Einstein.
TreasuTer-H. Strauss.
LibrarIan-D. 9. Gardner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
SOCIETY ELECTIONS.

Officers OF Temperance and Benevolent
Associations Elected.
The st. Mary's Ladies' Total A abstinence
Society held a meeting yesterday after
noon at Catholic Library Hall and elected
the following officers to serve for the en-
suing year:
President-Mrs. W. C. Jackson.
Vice President-Mrs. VIM. Feddis.
Secretary and Treasurer-Miss Annie
Wright.
The society is now in a fiourishing con-
ditiOn, and all ladies IN sympathy with
the cause of temperance are earnestly re-
quested to become members.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
Lotto Cigars have no equal.

Lotto Cigars have no equal.
Lotto is a 10 cent cigar at half price.
Go to }. b. Fernandez for Lotto Cigars,
Five dollars will buy 100 Lotto Cigars.
Lotto Cigars have a 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 50 so.
j. B. Fernandez has fun 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 VIII buy two Lotto Cigars and
satisfy the most fastidious smoker.
Fernandez will tell you how TO get a
game OF Lotto free.-Adr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
Arr NoveItien Coming in

Will receive this week by express fresh
supplies OF Brass and Bronze Art Novel
ties. Such as:
Paper knives. Ink Stands, Sealing Wax
Sets, Writing sets, Calendars, Gard Re
ceiyers, Ash Receivers. Match Safes
Smokers Sets, Cigar Holders, Easels
Plaques, Pallettes, Trays, Candlesticks
Frames, Whisk Broom Holders, etc, etc
All in Brass and Bronze. Our third re-
order for these attractive goods. Wait
for them.
ADD. LABS. NH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
IN THE RAILWAY WORLD.
Dashes Along the Track and Cross
ties.

Dashes Along the Track and Cross
ties.
When it was found to be fact that
the receiver Of the Florida Railway and
Navigation Company was going to wipe
out certain debts against the company,
among which We're bills for wood fur
nished, regular SHINING process, says
the Florida Herald, was inaugurated by
the more intelligent parties along the
Western division OF the road. With the
greed of vultures they pitched in and
bought up from the colored and poor
white men all claims held by them for
wood at heavy discount. These specu-
lators now come forward and demand par
from Receiver Duval, and of course they
must and will be paid.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21

We will keep open our establishment
until 10 O'Clock every evening this follow.
ing week, thus 10 enable everybody 10 SO.
lect their presents from the largest and
cheapest hne of Toys and Holiday Goods
In this city. Your own interest il here
consulted by calling direct uponu s. PLA'-.
sHEK's. i5s Br0ughton street.-dfn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
PIentr More for Chrlstmas

Well! we DID have run during the past
week on our entire stock, but more parti-
cularly in our Oyercoat department. We
hadn't the slightest idea that so many
people wanted them, and when we were
regularly delugd with calls for Over
coats, 1t almost took our breath away, but
we managed to suit and please every
caller, and to keepupthe excitement have
Just received a fresh assortment of Busi-
ness and Dress OvercOats, and will let
them 60 at very low figures. We have
also replenished pursuit Department, and
have placed on our tables large line of
fancy 4-buttou 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, IL YOU are looking around for a
handsome Christmas present for yourself
or somebody else, you will find in our i'm
mense establishment just what you want,
from fine OyercOat TO stylish Dress or
Business suit Our Gents Hat and Fur
nishing Departments are kept up to our
usbal star Iard. Special attention is called
10 our fashionable Silk, Stiff and Soft Hats,
at prices lower than elsewhere. Our line
OF Underwear, Neck wear, Silk Handker-
chiefs, fine Shirts. Hos.ery, Umbrellas,
Rubber Goods, etc, are select ard prices
very reasonable.
Always keep in mind the fact that our
goods are Al. staple, well made and fash
ionable. We ALLOW nothing slipshod TO
get out of our establishment, as we keep "a
tailor solely to see thar our patrons are
.ftted and pleased. There is no need TO
quote prices. as sobody expects to buy a
gold dollar for fifty cents. i6l Conm ess
street. Il. II. LEVY a. BRo.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-21
How Little Girls Can Get "A Beautiful
Christmas Gard Free

To every little girl under thirteen who
Will read our column advertisement in
this paper, and tell us from their own
count, without aid, before Wednesdav
night, how many words 1t contains, ex.
elusive Of top aud bottom lines, we will
present a lovely Christmas Card worth
90 cents,
Ado. l.. A. NH.