Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-05-26

Bible classes both at the penitentary and the jail
Miss Henley is also collecting small library for
the use of the prisoners, and would be pleased to
receive contributions to the same of books, maya
zines or even papers, and believes the donors
would feel doubly repaid could they but witness
the pleasure these books and papers afford the
poor convicts.
A large crowd of ladies and quite number of
gentlemen, together with the usual host OF small
boys, assembled at the Base Ball park Wednesday
afternoon to witness the novel and laughable game
of ball between the Dudes and Mother EIubbards,
played for the benefit of the Children's home.
The Dudes won the game by a score of to a.,
which may have been due In measure to the fact
that the Mother Hubbards were not quite at home
in their female attire. The game was a success
financially, as also in mirth-provoking incidents
and ridiculous encounters.
large dancing party was held at Big Rock, at
the Mountain house, last Wednesday night. Three
large four-horse teams and several private convey
ances conducted the young people thther. The
young people were chaperoned by a number of
married couples. The full moon rendered the
night Incompatible and the large pavilion was in
excellent condition for dancing, which was kept
up till u o'clock, when all started for home. The
party was under the management of Mr. Will
Rawlns, and to that gentleman's generous efforts
is due the thanks of the many who were fortunate
enough to participate.
Prof Gilmore the great orchestral leader in
his remarks at the concert given here week ago,
eulogized "The Arkansaw Traveller in very
handsome manner He congratulated the state
on the possession of so rare melody and said
while it was what no other state possessed, it had
done more to popularize the state than any other
thing. He thought, while it did not come under
the order of sacred music is must be sacred to the
people, and for that reason he would give it,
When the notes of the grand orchestra swelled
upon-the air, both in ''Arkansaw Traveller" and
"Dixe,' it seemed to fairly lift the large audience
to their feet. The concert closed with the dox-
ology.
The Importance of advertising has been duly ex-
emplifed in the last fortnight here in Little Rock
by the unparalleled number of watches sold by
Mr.. Louis G. Bernays. Through the ingenuity Of
this enterprisng merchant, watch has been
placed within the monetary reach of everyone. He
has devised little scheme which will enable you
W DcCOIlle lllS OWucI VI WdlCll, anu
one too, by small payments, which you will hardly
accredit, will enttle you to watch of your own in
short time From all adjoining states, and from
distance as well, have come in hundreds of
orders. He is to be congratulated upon his wide
awake manner of doing business and the public as
well upon the opportunity thus offered. 'Never
ct your chances like the sunbeams pass you by"
but if you do not possess watch or you desire to
own better one, call upon him and see what he
offers you. l.. c. BERNAYs, 1l6 Main street.
A very elegant reception was given by Mrs.
Geo. II. Brown and Mrs. II. c. Bateman last
Thursday afternoon, in honor of the two brides,
Mrs. Joe Bateman and Mrs. Robert j. Brown. 1t
was attended by between two and three hundred
ladies and was one of the most enjoyable enter
tanments of this season. Mrs g. X. Brown $
residence was given over to the festivities and was
handsomely decorated with cut flowers and exotics.
A band of music discoursed sweet strains and the