San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-02-21

The superintendent OF the, gas
works left his horse and buggy
hitched on Alamo plaza this morning,
and after while the animal went to
sleep and fell to the ground, brea king
the shafts of the buggy.
The Raymond hitcomb excur-
sion party, containing about 100 per-
sons, arrived this morning from Hous-
ton and spent the morning in looking
about the city in carriages. They left
for Ell Paso on the II o'clock train.
-Sociable by the ladies of the
Trinity NJ. E. church tonight at the
residence of Col. n. M. Let's, north
side Travis park.
Our esteemed friend Col. James
HI. Pratt of Spofford Commander of
Lewis Post, G. A. r., of Fort Clark,
accompanied by Judge J. M. Elledge,
paid the LIGHT visit yesterday. Col.
Pratt is on his way to attend the 4th
annual meeting of the G. A. r. at
Fort Worth.
Assistant Postmaster John Wal
tiers says that whenever he has to
choose between two democrats for Of
flee, he will always vote for the mean
est and most bitter of the two. He
doesn't believe in weakened demo-
Gratis or mugwumps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Small, the
young couple who so happily joined
their fortunes for life last night, have
the sincere thanks of the LIGHT staff
today for the plentiful supply of cake
and excellent wine provided.
The chimneys of the school on
Marshall street have been defective
for several days and during the recent
cold spell, the rooms have been very
uncomfortable.
Madame Camille's sister, Of New
York, Is visiting her brother, Mr..
George Caen, and during her stay
here will combine business with
pleasure.
The Reverend w. A. Whittle last
night concluded his course of three
through Palestine, Syria and Arabia, "
given at the Alamo Baptist church.
These lectures have been very inter-
esting and the source of much infor-
nation for the congregation.
Several citizens will go to the
mardi gras celebration of New
Orleans that opens on the 26th inst.
and closes on March 4th. Some of the
citizens going to the presidential in
augural celebration at Washington,
d. c., will take in the mardi gras
festival on their way.
A surprise party took place
at Mrs. Longini's residence on South
Goliad street last night in honor of
Miss Charlotte Dreyfus and a merry
time was enjoyed by all present.
Professor G. Baroncelli. graduate
of the University of Paris, France,
will open, March 1st, an evening
French class. Terms So monthly. Pri-
vate lessons in French literature at
moderate prices. For particulars ap-
ply corner Navarro and Commerce
streets, upstairs. Remember, Nine.
Gabriel, As West Commerce, the
French dressmaker. 1w
Mr.. A. Kahn who has been in
New York purchasing his spring and
summer stocks, returned home last
night, and brings with him many
novelties bound to please his patrons.
Aldermen Lockwood and Sartor
qualified this morning.
A new suit has been filed i'm the
district court by Tim Sullivan against
the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
railway for damages.
The LIGHT has received an invita-
ton to attend theatre performance
for the benefit of Lucy Brown
Bushick, to take place at Arbeiter-
Verein hall, Marcn 3rd. The admis-
sion will be so cents.
In Justice McAllistef's court this
morning the Mckinney assault case
was on trial.
The San Antonio delegates of Ord
Post G. A. r. left today for Fort
Worth.