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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings OF Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. e., Aug. Z.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr..
Jones. of Arkansas, instructing the Commit.
tee on Finance to make an investigation of
the cotton baggipg pool, was taken up and
adopted.
Several bills of no general interest were
taken from the calendar and passed.
The Senate, at one o'clock, resumed the
consideration of the fisheries treaty In open
executive session, and was addressed by Mr..
Sherman in opposition to it's ratification.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Cultivate, OF Ohio, In an earnest
speech appealed to the House to permit him
to call up for immediate consideration the
Senate bill making an appropriation to en-
able the several executive departments to
participate In the Ohio centennial exposi-
ton to be held in Columbus, Ohio. In Sep.
TENDER and October next.
So there being no objection the bill was
taken up for consideration.
Mr.. Wise, of Virginia, offered an amend
ment providing that if there shall be any
surplus of appropriations made to enable
the departments to participate In the Ohio
Valley centennial exposition. it shall be
used to enable the departments to be repre-.
sented at the e1posltions to be held at Au
gusta, Ga, and Richmond, Va. He urged
his amendment in brief speech, and his ar
gument was earnestly seconded by Mr..
Barnes, of Georgia.
Preparing for Sheridan's Funeral.
NEW BEDFORD. Mass, Aug. Col.
Blunt, of Gen. Sheridan's staff, arrived this
morning on the steamboat train from Fall
River and proceeded by carriage to Non.
quit. Col. Kellogg arrived at 1890 via New
York and New England R. R. He was met
at the citation by Maj. Edwin DeWes and
Frederick Clifford of R. a Pierce post 100.
G. A. R. who were ready to assist him in any
manner desirable. Col. Kellogg said to a
press representative that he was not author
lied to make any arrangements.
NoNQUITT, Mass, Aug IA special train
will leave here at p. 10. for Washington.
On arrival at Washington the body will be
taken to st. Matthew's church ifthe repairs
to 1t are finished. If not they will be taken
to the Church of st. Aloysius. A requiem mass
will probably be celebrated by the Cardinal.
In case he is not present the parish priest
will offcate The President and Cabinet
and both houses of Congress will attend
mass, and to the conclusion the remains will
be taken to Arlington National Cemetery,
where the burial service will be read.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

CHICAGO. Aug. 7, II a. m.-Quotatlons at
this hour are as follows for September options
Wheat S4Aa94as; Corn 457s; Oats 24Is PORK
$14 471h Lard 50 81 h; short ribs So AZ 1a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK. Aug. 1.-THE stock market opened
with moderately active business and strong
throughout the list, first prices being from y to
h per cent. higher than last evenings closing fig.
ures. The opening prices after the first sales
we'll held, and in some stocks slight advance;
were made in the early trading, but the hGcius.
tions were confined to narrow limits all over the
list, the market remaining steady without special
| feature OF Importance. Late in the hour there
was again more animation, accompanied by a
pronounced strong tone and fractional advances
were established over the entire list The move.
ment was of short duration, however, and the
gains were afterward lost in most cases and at II
| o'clock the market was fairly active and about
steady at close to the opening prices Money easy
at lei p.
BALTIMORE August 7.-Virginiss conso 'sCet
40; past-due coupons Ga do 10-40s 35ss DO
| new 3s 65a. bid to-day.
ALEXANDRIA MARKET August There i:
steady demand for Flour at full prices. Wheat
continues strong and active and while there isa
very conservative undercurrent, We again note an
advance of &c along the entire list the offerings
show an increase from day to day, and the new
crop is in better condition thar for several years
sales at rs, 70 and 80 for damaged and common,
80, 81, SO and s5 for ordinary to fair, and So,
81, S8 and 80 for good to prime Corn is dull 81
50 to 81. Rye is lower at As to SO. Oats q to
81 for new old 80 to 40, which are rarely offer
ed. Eggs 1912 to -. Butter II to 16 Pota-
toes and other produce are hard to sell at reduced
figures.
BALTIMORE, Aug. Cotton steady mid
ding IL. Flour in fair demand and firm. Wheat
Southern active and higher; Futz 9Oay3
longberry 92a94; Western strong and higher No
winter red spot 92a92t, Aug 92a92A sept
e2s92t. Oct 93Aa93 y; Dec 94a. 4954. Corn
Southern quiet and steady; white 5Sa6O; vel
low 56a59 Western dull mixed spot 52ss a529s
Aug 52ha52a. Sept 53s5344: year d6a46l2
Western white 42s44; do mixed 35a37. Rye
steady at 54a56 Hay quiet but firm prime TO
choice Western $19a2O. Provisions firm at IN
changed prices. Coffee dull; Rio cargOes fair
1874. Whisky quiet at 81 zeal %
New YORK, August Cotton quiet upland'
liz Orleans III futures steady. Flour quiet
and steady. Wheat lower. Corn better Pork
firm at SIS 25a15 So Old mess Pork $l4 %
Lard stronger at So 20a9 25.
CHICAGO. Aug. 7, IL a. m.-Quotations at
this hour are follows for September options
Wheat 84kaa84as; Corn 457s Oats 24is; PORK
$14 471h (; Lard 81 97la; short ribs So 471a
BALTIMORE HOG MARKET, August 6.-The[e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

NHARLES KING & SON are wholesale agents
~ for J. G. BUTLER & co.'s PEACH PIE Io-
BACC0. This famous and reliable brand Is no"
in stock and can be purchased from your grocer
apis ----
FAITHFULLY EMBROIDERED FIVE-BUI-
ID TON KID GLOVES, every pair WARRANTED
ST one dollar.
octS AMOS 3. SLAYMAkEh.-
az YoUK CHICKENS ABE SICK,
| Thy
LUNTs CHICKEN CHOLERA CURE.o
Sold hy all druggists and grocers mho1-
CMALL HAMS, Missouri brand, 10 10 Pouhp'
y each For sale by ,,r-pN
sugo ). Y. hAAO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

Prof. ]. L. Berkeley has been elected
principal of Danvlle public schools
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

New YORK, August Cotton quiet; uplands
III Orleans liz futures steady. Flour quiet
and steady. Wheat lower. Corn better. PORK
firm at SIS 25a15 so. Old mess Pork Sli 20.
Lard stronger at So 20a9 25.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-08-07

BALTIMORE, August 7.-virgints con5o ,atei
40; past-due coupons Ga do 1O-40s 35ss DO
new 3s 65aa bid to-day
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02
uoI.p 'En pP,


When the Interstate Commerce Com
missioners 60 to San Francisco they
should by all means take the Central Pa.
cifc route. 1t 10 the shortest, and, is
less often "blockaded" than any Of the
Others. They will End from one border
Of the state to the other the most desirs.
BILE country for laying a rosd:bed an
eqnal distance this side Of the Rocky
Mountains. Then when they reach
Elko, Winnemucca or Reno the enter.
prising citizens should request them to
stop over day. II they don't comply
with the request they should be held
up compelled to stop Then they
should be requested to step to the de.
pot and examine the schedule Of rates
which the law requires to be posted up
at every station; THAT is il the employees
Of the Central Pacific have so fer conde.
scended as to obey the law 10 even this
triaing circumstsnce. Then they would
pe'"Aps Anow one Of Inc reasons Why 70
,s~ se'''e's nave made their homes Along
'ne '.ns OF the road. Their attention
should tnen further be called to the fact
soa' ~ cannot cost y much to operate
'ns Se " portion OF the road y It docs
'as Caniota'A PORTION; but that We have
% Ply o'soer tre'Chts and fares than the
'anorn'ans 90. They should be re.
n'naeo 'aas wn''s toe trafhc OF Nevada
:. "erely incidental to the through trsf.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

staunnh and powerful supporter Of Cleye.
land. apparently in the interest Of a
Thurman boom. This, within week Of
the meeting Of the Democratic Conven-
tion. all signs without an exception
heretofore pointing to Cleveland as the
nominee, bodies some wondrous change
perhaps. However, ''Our witbers are
unwruug.' Even il Thurman were nom.
mated he would never command the
support Of the Democratic leaders. The
poor old man, when in public, endeav-
ored to be more of statesman than
politician. The democracy have no use
for such in the Presidential chair.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

When . New Orleans paper takes the
liberty Of printing unpleasant state.
ments about the commonwealth in which
It is most interested. We. on the outside,
have NO choice but to believe them. The
Pelican Of that wilderness says that free
speech. free elections and q fair count
are things to Louisiana unknown. We
have long held this opinion and this
frank confession but confirms our faith in
the deeds Of an uncontrolled Democracy
in its stronghold. -fRcno Gazette.
The State Lottery is an important fac.
tor in Louisiana politics, and the cause
that the state is the most corrupt Of all
the southern states.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

Reports reach us that the Utah Cen
trail surveying parties are working with a
view to making railroad line as crooked
as the V. 4 T. 1t is said that no in.
crease Of length is considered material il
tunnel can be avoided. We can
hardly believe this; because it was given
out that the route was to be as direct az
possible. With view to making it part
Of great transcontinental highway.
Tuoneling isa part Of railroad building
and he who would build across Southern
Nevada without it must make a very
long road indeed. Yet it is certain tbst
route can be selected which, with
very moderate amount of this kind Of
work, and with proper connections would
be by far the shortest line across the
continent. But then il is said the sur.
vcyors are under contract to work by
the month.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02
Clothing DEPARTMENT.

In this Department we offer
bargains superior to any here
tof6re given in this vicinity
and call special attention TO
our stock Of Overcoats and
Suits for Men, Youths and
Boys; Hats and Caps, and our
extensive line Of Boots and
Shoes.
Gents Furnishing Goods in
great variety and Of tho best
quality. An examination here
will most certainly convince
you.
Our prices on Buck Gloves
are 80 Per cent. lower than
formerly, and our Stock the
Largest that has been carried
for years.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

A uv.ter;o,. survsv;no ,.,., 4.
ting in Humboldt oountv
u,..
| ious trsmps and drunken Indian,
III. c..... n;... !.
ion ooo "'.'''g ABOVE
'"0''0o 'un'e' u ou'i'on weekly
The Ely gold mill, White Pine county,
" again crushing ore from the company s
mines.
The Eberhsrdt. Monitor company
sh'Pped last week from White Pine
county, bullion valued at 81. 200.
The Winncmucca Silver State puh
lished in Nevadas wool growing center
Gays: There is very little wool arriving
here. There is 10 market for IN. art;.
Gle east or west.
The teams have h..rn .o h..,,
for fuel to the Grand Prize mill at TINS.
carora. and il 10 expected that early tb;.
month there will be sufficient accumu.
lation for the mill to start and run recu.
larly.
During N. ws.l .na;na NJ. ,s..
tweuty.tbre. spplic..;on, co. 49,. wv.
ware 6l.a .mh.ac;,o 40, ~ 80
Cash receipts were. Payment, ON An.
-t.A. a. ~. - =
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

The Mexican lead matter is not grow.
ing lighter in the public esteem. The
administration can admit Mexican lead
ore free until the machinery Of the law
can be brought to bear to compel obedi.
ence to ito mandates. But before that
time Grover Cleveland will find out
among many other things the meaning of
''as heavy a. Lead
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

What has happened y Cleveland
We lsAss BY Tuesdays Salt Lake Tri.
49, 4kat ~ Mills Tariff bin has been
- mutilsssd BY ths Democratic caucus
shax ~ OWE a.thors doas recognize it.
TAI III w,s slnest a exact legislative
srpsvuuios u ciavelAnds M trade mes.
.saess o. ~ hssls Il this Mons. trouble.
'saas 70 ~ Dsnscsatie heart. comes .
dispaAsh irvn Tie Essmissf. hitherto .
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

The American idea ia q good oae. We
mean the idea to protect everything
Arssrican that needs protection. 1t is
well to protect our manufactures until
they compete with others in the narkets
Of the world. 1t il well to protect our
labor against degrading competition
fspm any source. Perhaps il is time to
protect our whole system Of government
from the undesirable classes Of immi.
grants which have lately begun to over.
run the country. But young man,
when TIE professional American" ad.
dresses himself to you it would b. just
Is well to scrutinise him little. He
belongs usually to one of two classes.
He i rsigious fanatic or else he wants
30 oflos II the fdrner h u sumpsra.
lively harmless y his species il dying
out with the older gsueration; but If the
latter. look out for him. His talk 10 as
smooth and sweet - the sirep's song.
Bat you will ssnsrally End that bis life
hes been politically everything but what
il should be. And Il on Investigation
you discover that bis alleged American.
ism. i only dssirs to gain his political
ends BY stirring up vile and unworthy
prejudicss. and that he has no other
means Of making himself popular which
10 usually the csss--it will b. safe to
cooper" him. His patriotism is in &C.
cord with the old definition tho last ref.
ugc Of scoundssl." We have heard
him teaching the most uu-american prip.
ciplss. What 10 most remarkable about
the cvsaturs i that be Is not always
native. Irishnaes and Enclshmen Of
certain olsssss are often the meet iusis.
lent "Amsricsns. They are not slwsys
citissps sven. But these belong to the
row comparatively hsrmlsss class who
NJ il earnest on account Of their mis-. |
taken preiudices. Tho genuine simon
pure professional Americas" who wants |
IN Office i the boy to be avoided not
tecaase be will ever even attempt to
carry out any particular idca--but be.
cause be i simpfy frauds
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

If nan.snd.a-half drinks keg.and.
a-hslf Of beer in day .And.8.half, how
many votes will he able to cast in an
hour.and,a-half for the Democratic can.
didate next falls-(E1.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

An orange tres in the gsrdens Of Yer.
ssilles ia 40 years old. II WA planted
By Eleanor Of Castillo iu lll6.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

rlatlofm auopteu ny Tie kepuLlicans al
the state Convention held at Wipnemuc'
ca, May 18th. lsSS EN-
The Republicans Of the state Of Nevada. In
Convention assembled. again express their 10y
atty to the principles Of the Republican party
which have made this country 70 great and
prosperous during the last quarter Of s century
.F II
RksoLyED. That the question Of sufficient
supply Of circulating medium 10 maintain .
permanent range Of the price of labor and
property is the most important political ones.
tion awaiting solution by the American people.
That diminishing quantity of money re.
duces the price of labor and property. enriches
the creditor. impeyerishes the debtor, and par.
slyses industry and enterprise W
That the present financial system OF the
United states. which increases or diminishss
the circulating medium at the pleasure Of the
manipulstors Of the national banks. without
regard to the increase Of population or the
wants Of the people, and which recognizes
gold alone 81 the standard Of value, and places
In the hands Of the Treasury Department sll
the revenue OF the Government to specu.
late with In bonds and loan to the national
banks without interest. IL subversive Of the
rights Of the people. oppressive. unjust and
should be repudiated.
That financial policy whereby both gold and
silver shall form the basis Of circulation,
whether the money used BY the people BE- coiu,
or coin certificates rsdesmahle in coin or both,
- convenience may require, IL imperitively
demanded.
Tnst the attempt to substitute national bank
notes, costing ths Government millions Of dol.
lars annually. for free silver. costing nothing.
fs IN outrage upon the people; that the money
ring or trust, which hiss usufped the sovereign
power OF the Government to issue money, and
which hes frsudulsptiy dsmopetized silver And
seized the rsvsnuss Of ths Government for
private speculation, shocks the moral sense Of
the people and doutrovs res pect for the govsrn
ment and law. We dsmsnd that this ring or
trust b destroyed, and eonsl rights be restored
to all the people.
We charge that President Cleveland IL the
willing tool or agsnt Of powerful money ring.
wsrs .sssss - ~ ., nss.'a .u ~ .ns oovsn-
rsncv = ~ 1900. y. ~ ~ ~ pspsf cur
rows The rsysnues rsissd bv tsrstion snd ma.
trscts "a srh.ncs Ky v.,rs ~ $500 IN w;
erricses usur.,. vhtis a d.r.sas ~ ssa
~ IT,, ~. S.s. 49,. .nas asPeessss ms price
That We favor the Nomination Of NO man for
rfeat6snt who e personally interested in ma
uonei onn!e % the ooedsd indsbtednsss Of the
ICY, sa ea.se' oat ws asm,nd candidate who
~ nee q 40 Justice 10 all the people Of the
That the trick of the Presidsnt and his nd. |
viser1 By which they prevented 3 vote In the |
Houss Of Representative on the Beck silver |
amendment to the Bond Purchase bill, equals |
III.
RESOLVED. That We are in favor Of the pro. |
lection Of home industry, and that all the IL !
work required to supply the people Of the
United 0tatea and that ~ ara in favor NJ high
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

The ghost Of colored preacher. hanged
last week at Greenboro, Georgia, is said to
preach convincing sermons nightly in the
church 1t that place. His flock believed
their pastor innocent Of the crime for
which he was executed, and they are
greatly excited over the story of his
ghost appearing in the pulpit
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02
Goods Department.

In the Dry-Goods Depart
ment we are offering special
bargains in order to make
room for orlr Spring and Sum-
mer Goods now in transit.
Note the following: Blankets,
and Robes, He'd Comforts, Flan-
nels, Ladies Heavy Skirts, La !.
dies, Misses and Children's
Wooden Hose, Gents Fine
Woolen Half-Hose, Ladies',
Misses and Children's Cloalxs
and Newmarkets, Jersey Jack
cts, Wooden Dress Goods, Wool
en- Hoods, Nuhas, Scarfs and
Heavy Mitts.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

Act natural, my friend, and though
you may not Be very strong. you won't
b ridiculous. -[uaSls Eek.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02
Grocery Department.

The Grocery Department is
Constantly supplied, and here
our Prices are sttll Lower than
the Lowest. Call and be Con-
WINGED.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

We have added largely to
our stock Of Harness, etc., and
carry a good assortment of
Harness, Brides, Collars,
Sweat-pads, Halters, Whips,
Dtc., Etc.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1888-06-02

Our entire sssck 10 Now and Rr..n
has hesn recently received. ana e..
tains ne Msfh-sateh ar Hhelf-woru
e"s
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-27
STATE CoRRKsPONDENcE.
Narth Haven.

North HaveDs THE YOUNG BLIzzARD's FURY.-PERsoNAI
 JoTTINGs.
 Nov. 26.--Blizzard No. seems to be upon us early in the season, or, if not reckoned among the three prophesied blizzards, a SC were storm is raging. The weather told upon cnurch-goers yesterday. At the opening service at the Congregational church there were less than fifty people present. Some came in afterward, 80 the Sunday school numbered ninety-ive. It was announced that the annual election of Sunday school officers would take place next Sunday. The school voted to appropriate the contribu- tions of the next four Sabbaths to the par- sonage fund, started at the twenty fifth an- niversary of Rev. MT. Reynolds pas torate, last April. The governer's proclamation for Thanksgiving was was reaG and meeting appointed for Thursday, No vember 2o, at Il Q. n. The usual evening service in the lecture room was appointed, but only four men braved the storm The meeting was deferred.
 The meeting at MT. Merritt Barnes is to be held on Wednesday evening instead of Thurs day.
 The North Haven brick teansters, as well as others appreciate the improvements re- gently made in the road by the people of hoped the good work will be continued to the North Haven line.
 Mrs. F. 0. Bradley is i'll in New Haven, where she went to visit friend, and is un- der the care of Dr. Cummings.
 H. P. Smith is now in the feed and vege- table business on State street, New Haven, going there by cars every day.
 Several people at the center and bridge put up storm doors or some other winter protec- ten to their dwellings just in season for the snowstorm.
 Miss Amy Brassington of West Haven is visiting friends in town.
 Mr. James Fl. Divine went to Seymour on Saturday to spend the Sabbath with rela- tives.
 Mr. Charles Childs of Worcester, Mass, is in town visiting his brother, MT. J. M. Childs
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-27
Tough Customer.


 Three hands, Michael Roland, Bridget Kelly and Mary Doyle. were discharged from the Aldrich House yesterday for fighting Satur- day. In the City court yesterday Michael was fined $S 24.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-27
FUNEkAL OF MAJOR RESELL

A Large Funeral and Many Friends CT
 the Deceased Soldier Attend the Last
 Sad Kites.
 At o'clock yesterday afternoon the funer- al of the late Major Lyman Bissell was held at his late residence, No. sos Grown street. Rev. MT. Lines, rector of St. Paul's church, and Rev. MT. Sawyer, assistant rector, con ducted the ceremonies. Several selections were finely rendered by 6 quartette from St. Paul's church, composed of Miss Nora Russell, Miss Emma Allen, W. G. Bushnell and Mir. Hlinig. Among the many friends and ac- quaintances present were Captain Cetlin, Of Litsh6sld; Judge and Mrs. Studley, who is 6 niece of the deceased, being the daughter of Major Bissells late brother, Rufus Bis sell; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Gardner of Middle town, Mrs. Gardner being a sister of Mrs. Studley; Captain William Bissell, the only surviving brother of Major Bissell, and maRy others.
 The casket containing the remains stood in the front parlor. It was draped in the folds of the American flag and upon it lay the sword that Major Bissell carried on his fa- nous march from Fort COlwsll to Fort Van- couver in the winter of 1862. His hat, sword belt, gauntlets and sash also reposed upon the coffin beside his sword. The bearers were old friends of the deceased soldier. They were Captain A. H. Embler of the Jsmes M. Mason, Jeremiah Wolcott, ex- Mayor Henry G. Lewis, B. H. Johnson, Dr. S. G. Hubbard, Richard F. Lyon and Horace Day, secretary of the board of education. The interment was in the family lot in Evergreen cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-11-27
Religious Services.

MISSION AT CHRIST CHuRcH-The special services conducted by Father Hall will not end until We'd nesday morning
 On Monday the services will be as through the past week.
 On Monday night the sermon willbe on Conversion in Matters of Faith and Life.
 The subject of the Bibie exposition on Monday afternoon at 430 will be St. John the Baptists mes sage of enquiry to our Lord from his prison.
 On Tuesday afternoon the subject will be St John the Baptists martyrdom.
 On Tuesday night there will be a service of thanksgiving for the blessings of the mission with renewal of baptismal vows. Father Hall will preach the closing sermon.
 On Wednesday morning there will be final cele- bration of the holy communion at 7:3O.