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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

wasn't it curious that the scnem1ng OF the
Brysons TO keep him from again meeting
Honor had brought about the very thing
they had tried TO proventi And ISM. it al
ways sol Behind Sir Edward came Mr.. Red
mond, who, after greeting everybody, said
something to Aunt Margaret which seemed
to make her face radiant and caused her TO
tell the story of her happiest moment with
her eyes only. She it was, not Honor, who
had been the cause of his visits there, and in
the fewest words possible on that Christmas
night he made this plain TO her; and later,
when addressing few words OF good will
and good wishes to all before the curious
company rose from the table, he said this was
one of the happiest moments Of his life.
But lust after he and Sir Edward had be
come one of the company, Mr.. Williams, the
poor lodger, was seen making his way toward
the door holding his handkerchief up TO his
face. He was telling Sally to excuse him to
her mistress, as a sudden attack Of p ralgia
Obliged him to leave rather abrupq when
Sir Edward Dusart caught sight of blm, and
called out: "ElstonI Is it, Why, Elston,
old fellow, where on earth have you sprung
fromg" The poor lodger moved on toward the
door, making no answer. Sir Edward sprang
after him. and with his arm around his neck,
school boy fashion, went with him into the
hall. When they both returned Sir Edward
introduced the poor lodger as the best friend
be ever had. and one Of the best scholars Of
bis own university The little company was
greatly astonsbed to learn that he wasn't
Mr.. Williams at all, but Mr.. Elston; but
Till octa hfI
later when they learned that he and Grace
Fairlie were married-they became engaged
that very night, and were married as soon as
he was established as q lawyer. So his story,
also, was not told, but told itself
The little tailor and his wife are as happy
as they could desire Mrs Parnell is better
off now, and with Lady Dusart for her
friend, more "genteel" and exclusive than
ever. When any one refers to that memoir
able Christmas night she says there IS an
advantage TO be derived from an occasional
mixture of classes. James Brooks, the old
soldier, is in receipt of pension, which finds
its way to him, he imagines, from France,
and is frequent visitor at the hall, where
Sir Edward and Lady Dusart are always
glad to welcome him, and to the Rectory, a
mile away, where Mr. Redmond and Aunt
Margaret are host and hostess. There is
pretty cottage in the village, of which
Johnnie's mother is the mistress. There Old
Nannies last days were spent in comfort.
Johnnie became sailor lad; but after some
years of seafaring, came home and settled
down" in the village with his mother Poor
little Annie Not all the love and care of her
kind friends coHld keep her long with them.
The tired little spirit fled early from a world
which it found too cruel to linger in.
M. NEWMAN
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Serious Illness of an Aged, Honorable
and Useful Citizen.

Our venerable and esteemed fellow
citizen, Mr.. William 5. Donnan, is quite
i'll at his residence, No 302 North Twelfth
street Mr. DOnnan is in his seventy
fourth year, and for a man of his age has
been remarkably active. He attended
service at Rev Mr.. Kerr's church last
Sunday. For some years he has been
suffering from liver complaint, and last
Wednesday he suffered stroke Of
paralysis, and is in very critical con-
dition. Mr. Donnan came from Scotland
to Petersburg when a mere child. In
1910 he removed to Richmond, and was,
until few years since, the head Of one
of the largest hardware houses in the
South. While not actively engaged in
business his interest in the house never
ceased, and he has been a frequent visitor
TO the store.
Mr. DOnnan is one of The oldest mem
bers Of the First Presbyterian church.
He has always been noted for the correct
ness Of his walk, and enjoys the con-
fidence and esteem Of the entire com
munity.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

Chief Engineer FuQua has made ar
rangements to use the new fuel wagon
for salvage purposes to-day. The wagon
will be kept hooked up and harneSsea.'
ready to respond the instant an alarm Is
turned in. 1t will be stationed immedl-
ately opposite headquarters, and Will be
provided with fre-eXtinguishers, tarpau-
Inns. ladders, and other necessary para
phernalia. 1t will be under the direction
of the chief
Richmond is the only city of its size in
the country that does not have a per
manent salvage corps. Such service
would be the means Of saving many
thousand dollars worth Of property, and
would be of incalculable benefit to the
insurance companies. g..
Speaking of insurance companies, II
does not seem fair that as they receive
nine-tenths of the benefit OF the fire
department, that they should contribute
nothing towards its support 1t ls not so
in other cities, and this is certainly a
subject that is worthy Of much thought
bv those interested.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

Above is portrait of Mile &c Lussan,
prima donna of the Boston Ideals,
who will De at the Richmond Thea
tire next week that of December 27th).
"Nym Crinkle,' the noted critic Of
New York, saw Mile dc Lussan at the
recent Worcester Mass, festival and
thus diates: THE delightful surprise
created by Mile de lussan's singing Of
the cayatini from Linda 60 luce de
quest anima) ought TO furnish valuable
suggestion to the directors of the assOcia-
ton. This young singer who dropped
into the middle of The entertainment
like a bObOlink into the synod Of
doctors. brought with her the IT.
resistible double charm Of youth
and trained ability to do what she
was given to 90 with all the requisites of
technical skill and personal attraction.
For the few moments that she stood before
the immense aSSemblage she was Linda,
and the audience for the first time during
the festival felt the spell of an artist who
threw into the music all the coquetry, all
the spOntaneity, and all the illusion Of an
operate vocalist. Such is the magic Of
fresh individuality and perfect identity
with the spirit OF the song that
in an instant the listeners lost
sight of Mechanics hall and the
formal platoon of musicians, and heard
the music echoing in the wales of Cha
mounix NJ lie de Lussan does not, how
ever, depend altogether upon French
method Of expression, and a dramatic
style for her effects. She is one of the
best trained yocalists Of our younger as
pirants. Her intonatiOn, her phrasiDg,
and her attack are evidences Of this. No
one, with the single exception of Adelina
Patti, can strike and stop anote with such
instrumental precision. 1t is not that her
soprano voice is OF marvellous range or
fiexibiity. The charm lies in her absO-
lutte command of her instrument, and the
French art of never appearing to pay the
slightest attention to it,
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ADJUSTMENTS.


The Theatre was crowded last night to
welcome Miss Blanche Curtisse as Zoz0
the Manic Queen. There were very few
ladies. possibly because it was very IN
clement night, and partly because Christ
mas Eve has never been a ladies' night in
Richmond, and partly because the play
had been said to be for males only. why
this should be it is hard to say. There was
nothingsaid or seen last night any worse or
as bad as has been seen and heard on the
same stage by hundreds of Richmond
ladies. The scenery is beautiful, the
music lively, the ladies very pretty, ana
the show. as a whole, is a very excellent
spectacular extravaganza. Miss Curtisse
is good and the great George Adams and
Giguere, the boy warbler, were immense.
The play will be repeated to-day ana, no
doubt to packed houses
A Christmas Carnival at the Academy.
To-day at the matinee "Trix' will be
presented, with Miss Lottie Church as
Ty1r the wild flower of the Prairie, and
Mr.. Snader, in role well suited to him;
Every member of the company has good
mart and the play is full of interest: Al
night the great play Unknown Will be
the attraction. 1t is hoped that the AGA
DENY will be filled on each occasion.
Next week Bessie Gray" with the Ma
tional Ideal Opera Company will appear
in week Of choice opera.
The Boston Ideals.
Commencing Monday night the Boston
Ideals will fill a weeks engagement
MANY reserved seats have already been
sold, and the prospects are for season OF
delightful music. The opening opera
will be the Elixir of Love" new IN
English in this country.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

Rev. Dr. Hoge has returned from Balti-
more
General !. y. Imboden was at the Capt.
tol yesterday.
Mr.. Howard Bayne, OF New York, for
merry Of Richmond, is in the city.
DR.. Claude Elsom has left the city on a
visit for the holidays to Goochland
county.
The cold-wave flag was hoisted yester-
day morning; so look out for cold
weather.
Thomas n. Faris, deputy treasurer Of
Albemarle was at the Auditors Office
yesterday.
The prisoners at the city Jail will be
fed with turkey and chicken to-day by
order of City Sergeant Smith.
Each policeman on the force was pre-
scented with turkey yesterday by the
Board of Police Commissioners
There will be no steamer from West
Point to Baltimore over the York River
line Christmas day or New Years day.
Professor r. II. Dabney, Of the In
diana State University, is spending his
Christmas time with friends in this city.
Master Harry II. Roberts, of Norfolk,
is spending the holidays with his sister,
Mrs. Charles Z. Roper, West Cary street.
Colonel Joseph II. Shepherd, of the
State Auditors Office, has gone to his
home in Clark county to spend the Christ
mas holidays
The friends of Captain II. W. Lubbock
and Mr.. George \. Crump have rendered
them a complimentary benefit, to be given
at an early day
The Christmas Festival at the North
Fourth-street chapel was a pleasant az
fair, and the hearts Of many children
were made glad.
Among the marriage licenses issued
in Washington yesterday was one to
Lawrence l.. Cornell and Florence Ford,
both of Richmond, Va
Messrs. Hampden c. Bagby and Thomas
l.. Dabney have returned from the Uni
versity of Virginia for the holidays, and
are at Mrs. George w Bagby's.
Miss Blanch Lipscomb, of King Will
liam county, pupil Of Leigh-street
school, returned home yesterday to spend
her holiday, and was accompanied by
Miss Jennie Gum, of Church Hill.
The city editor returns his thanks to
his young friends of the Boys Orphan
Asylum for a Christmas gift in the form
of box of fragrant cigars-a striking eX-
ample Of their skill and industry. 1t
wishes them merry christmas and a hap
Ply New Year.
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Manchester Matters.

All the public offices in this city will be
closed to-day, and the day will be a gene
raj holiday. Service appropriate to the
occasion will be conducted at the Meade
Memorial church
Rev Thomas Needham is spending the
Christmas holidays with Richmond
friends. He will conduct special evan
gelstic service in the Manchester Presby-
terrain church tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock. The meeting will be under the
auspices of the Rrilroad Young Mems
Christian Association.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25
Serious Charge Against the Police Dis
proved.

Grandson Taylor (colored) was before
the Police Court yesterday morning,
charged with perjury
On Monday last Taylor, who was in
the Union army during the late war, drew
his pension, which amounted TO S12l.
Out of this money he paid f. p. Murphy
bill of $62, and other parties to the ex-
tent Of about $40.
About o'clock on the same afternoon
he was arrested by Policeman Joyner for
being drunk and unable to take care OF
himself He was carried to the Second
st4tion-house and, contrary to the general
rule was locked up in cell without be-
ing searched. y short time afterwards
Hastings, the janitor, came to the officer
in charge of the station and told him
that Taylor was exhibiting money
through the wicket Of his cell. The
sergeant, with the assistance Of the
janitor and policeman, succeeded
in getting the money away from him. 1t
was five dollar bill He was carefully
searched and no other money was found
on his person. When Taylor became
sober he was bailed, and his money, with
the exception of the magistrates fee of
fifty cents, was returned to him.
On Thursday Taylor came into the Sec
ond station-house and said that he had
been robbed Of between $50 and $40 in
the station-house. He swOre before Squire
Watts that this statement was true, where
upon warrant for perjury was issued for
his arrest
In the Police Court yesterday morning
!
Esq After the evidence was heard Mr.
Allan said that he was perfectly satisfied
that Taylor had been robbed Of about
$50, but that he was equally sure that the
police were in no manner concerned in H.
Taylor was acquitted, the Police
Justice being of the opinion that Taylor
was under the impression that he was
making d true statement
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

Isn't it little queer that as we grow from
youth TO manhood the objects change which
bring US pleasurel The amount of happ
ness realized varies but litte' There seems
TO be a certain amount Of the article implanted
in us; no more, no less. The boys sled gives
place to the richly caparisoned sleigh, the toy
house to the imposing residence, the toy
watch 10 a real one, the toy boat 10 an ocean
yacht-but the first yielded quite as. much
pleasure as the last.
The Christmas gifts and pleasures Of youth
brought as much happiness as houses and
lands, honors and fame do in after years
Our happiness is all relative, anyway We
enjoy by comparison The boys sled is biz
enough to fill his mind The mans yacht !,
merely toy, which has It's use FOR tina
and then ceases 10 amuse Christmas Is a
reality 10 the young-a definite pleasure
point. To the full grown boys and girls it i
an attempt TO arouse the old enthusiasm, he
belief in Santa Chus. the enjoyment in gi'i
giving and gilt receiving II comes and goes,
and they try hard to persuade themselves
that they enjoyed it with an old time Eest
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DUST TO DUST.



The funeral of Miss Mollie c. Kelley
took place yesterday evening. at 1870
o'clock from Park-Place Methodist
church.
The services were conducted by Rev.
J. c. Martin, pastor of Union-Station
Methodist church, assisted by Rev. VII
liam f. Evans, of Park Place, and Rev.
&c. Reed. of Trinity The deceased was
long a resident of Church Hill, and was
a consistent member of Union-Staiion
church. Mr.. Martin, in his discourse, was
fully eulogistic of the faithful and pa.
ticnt life Just ended, and dwelt upon her
fidelity to her church while strength
lasted and her accomplishing fortitude
under deep affection Among he mourn
ers was Mr.. p. y. Kelly, now Of Danyille.
The interment was at Hollywood, and
among those who bore the body to ITS
last resting place were Messrs. James II.
Peay. +. Wiley Davis and Robert +.
Richardson. BY special request, there
were no flowers.
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The Boston Ideals.
knights OF Honor.

At the last meeting of Virginia Lodge,
Knights of Honor, at Concordia Hall,
the following officers were elected Ior the
ensuing term: A. II. Kaufman, dictator
ID. Witte, vice-dictator; Z. Boehme, as
sistant dictator; NJ. J. ROsendorf, past
dictator; William Zwanziger, reporter
Lovenstein, financial reporter; =. Bins
wanger, treasurer; II. G. Miller, chap
lain ! A. Simon, guide; Chas. II. Schmltl,
guardian; Philip Bear sentinel; II. &.
Miller, Girls Unkel, and }. w Gliham'
trustees.
This lodge meets every second ana ana
fourth Thursday of each month at E3o
o'clock
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25
THE SIGN DIVINE.

who lDocksg'' the waiting angel ssId,
''What sign Is thinef'
"In holy war my blood was shed,
From battles heat my soul has sped;
That sign is mine"
II cannot bid the gate unfold
For sign like thine"
ITO holy works gave my gold
Gave all-the sum was manifold
That sign is mine. -
"Thy works are Grand but thou hast MA
The sign Divine "
30 angel, have safely brought
The record Of the deeds I wrought:
That sign is mine.
Not that Not that Thou must yet b1,,
A sign Divine "
80 angel. angel tell the King
That for him gave everything;
That sign is mine. "
"Thy life was pure but give thy Lord
His sign divine"
80 angel. angel tell the Lord
That all my life I taught His word
That sign is mine"
"He knOweth all; but thou must make
The sign Divine"
80 angel did gladly take
Great burdens on me for His sake
That sign is nine
30 waiting soul thou hast not brought
The sign Divine"
"Sweet angel, FOR the Lord fought,
Yet at His gate have not got
His sign Divine
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

The annual dinner for the Male Or
phan Asylum will be given Wednesday,
December Goth. Boxes have been placed
at the TIMES office and at other places for
moneyed contributions, and it is hoped
that the fund collected will be a large
one. Contributions of any kind
will be received by Thomas j. Todd, K.
p. Richardson, Wingo, Elicit q Crump,
Judson Cunningham, and money can be
dropped into the boxes at the offices OF
the State, Dispatch, and Wing. This has
been a hard year with the asylums, and it
is hoped that all of its friends and the
public will kindly remember the or
Dhans
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

About this time the newspapers TEEN with
advice TO husbands-how TO treat wives, what
TO buy for them, and TO be sure to buy some
thing Immediately following mandatory
articles of this kind como suggestions to
during the days Of good cheer. 30 much IS
done for infants that little gentle reminder
to the big married children may not come
amiss; but is the editorial mind a safe one to
90 to for hints on how to maintain con-
nubial felicity! Marry | know not, for
sooth as Shal;espeare's people say when they
are nonplussed. Every one must work out
the problem for himself.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

Noah Greenwald and William b. Green
wald, doing business under the firm name
of n. Greenwald & Son, clothiers, No.
1915 Main street, and also in Danyille,
Va, yesterday made deed assigning
their stock of goods and fixtures to Ed
mund Waddill, Jr., trustee, for the benefit
of their creditors. The preferred credi-
tors are: Hugo Hohenstein, of New
York, $3,35S.SS; II. l.. Diamond, of New
York, $4,000 The Northern creditors
are named in the second class, whose
claims amount to $s,077. The liabilities
of this firm are estimated at $4,000. AS
sets not stated.
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Its Usefulness Ended.

"Bhl,' said country editor 10 his com
bned foreman, compositor, Office boy and
reporter; "Bill, take down that piece on the
standing galley which begins, Last night a
scene of brilliant gayety' We wont use it
any more"
"Why notl The face amt worn OFF Of all
the letters yet"
II know that; but George Gould says mar
riage is n serious business and we must re-
spect the opinion of a millionaire, you know.
It'd Bits.
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The Salvation Services.

Captain Colburn and wife arrived Fri
day. and officiated at the Salvation ser
vices at the old Laboratory on South
Cherry street. Next Wednesday Major
Inman and Adjutant Bryant and his
bride will be here. A1jutant Bryant was
one of the first of the Army to come to
Richmond. Since his last visit he has
married one of the lady soldiers. Maj
Inman and Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant will for
the present conduct the meetings, which
promise to lose none of their interest
Captain MRS. Glover and Lieutenant
Bruff are still in Washington awaiting
orders
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

The production OF rhe Mmnsapons, ~"
mills during the season just cioeed was was, 20,
636, 90 feet, or more than )OO00,OVO lew
less taan that OF 1885. This dee'SS'so
seems to have been largely iae 10 INC az "a,
that the season was the shortest %, 'NVoru'
being; from month 70 six wees 70 'aah
the preceding. The fact ESQ, N'lAt inc
LOGS in tho river have been Almost com
ple;ely cleaned up would seem TO indicate
that the result was partly OWING 10 de-
crease IN the log cut as compared with pre-
ceding wears. Now Orleans Nmes-pemo
orat
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

ne Governor yesterday malled the
following letter:
COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA,
GOVERNORS OFFICE,
RICHMOND, VA, December "A, 1886.
-Hr. c. R. PTngIe, President Southern Fer
estyy Congress, SanderScille, Ga:
My Dear Sir,-I have the honor TO state
that, in accordance with the wishes Of
the Executive Committee of the Southern
Forestry Congress, asking me TO name
some prominent man, a native of this
State, either living or dead, to whose
memory the next Forestry Congress may
plant tree in the national circle, have
the honor to send you tho name of George
Washington.
With great respect, your obedient serv-
ant, FITzHUGH LEE,
1t is hoped no sacreligious cuss will
rise up and say chestnut"
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A Legend of the Flight Into Egypt

"Arise. and take the child and his mother
into Egypt" and they fed through the
solemn darkness Of the night
The next day they came upon man sow
ing corn. Some mysterious influence at
tracted him TO the travellers. From tho
countenance Of the mother, or from the ear
nest eyes of the child she bore in her arms, a
softening CLEAN of grace descended into his
heart He was very kind to them, and per-
mitted them to cross his field, and the young
mother, folding her babe yet more closely to
her heart, leaned forward, explaining to him
that they were pursued by enemies, "And il
they come this way" said the sweet, love
roice. 'and AK if you have seen us -
~ shall say you did not pass this way" WAS
the eager interruption.
"Nay," said the blessed mother, "you must
speak only the truth. Say; They passed me
while was sowing this corn"
And the travellers pursued their journey.
The next morning the sower was amazed 10
ind that his corn had sprung up and ripened
"a the night While he ives gazing at it in
establishment, Herod's officers rode up and
questioned him.
ayes, | saw the people of whom you speak"
said he. They passed while | was sowing
this corn
Then the officers moved on, feeling sure
that the persons seen by the sower were not
the Holy family, for such fine ripe corn must
have been sown months before.
RUTH O'CoNNoR
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

that DR.. David's Cough Syrup is perfectly
harmless and the most effective cure for
Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis Group, etc,
known. Don'ttake any OF the 'just-as-g good"
(so-calledJ cough cures offered you because
they cost the seller less, but insist upon hay-
ing Dr. Davids Cough Syrup
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1886-12-25

Extensive arrangements are being made
for the production of cantata at Seventh
street Christian church. The representa-
t;on will take place New Years eve night
II will be under the direction of Mr.. Isaac
~ Tones. There will be a number OF fresh
I'd lovely voices, and most enjoyable
ssntertainment is expected.
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Mrs. Mushby-I met Ms. Mo,herwell
this afternoon. Whct tedious thing she
is. Forever talking about that baby, you
know MatAa-Dpt cunt don't be
cross: dill IL ever occur 10 you that Mrs.
Motherwcll might think you a grain tire
some when You get talking about Roverl
Mrs. Mushby--That's an entirely different
thing. A dog Is so interesting, you know
Boston Post
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Christmas and Wedding Presents.

The largest and hest selected stock we
have ever shown. Superb designs in dia-
mond jewelry, pins, drops. and rings /;
watches, queen chains, bosom and sleeve
buttons, canes, opera-glasses, French
clocks, and new silver in cases for bridal
presents. NowLAN Il Co.,
Jewellers.