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Evening journal., 1893-08-17
returned Yesterday after brief visit to

returned yesterday after brief visit to
New Castle friends
Mrs William Logan and two children,
of Philadelphia, are the guests of New
Castle friends
Mrs. Katie U. Connor, Of Wilmington,
is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman
Hunter.
Misses Elsie and George Longacre are
visiting their sister Mrs. Frank Sidnell,
of Wilmington.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17
ResIgnation Of MIR. nsrflIcEsr.

Daniel Herhicker, superintendent Of
transportation of the Wilmington Citv
Railway Company. has sent in his resig.
nation to take effect September His
successor is not known. Mr.. Herfi cker
will 90 to his old home in Balmintown.
Pa
Evening journal., 1893-08-17

Gentlemen can increase their incomes
by soliciting life insurance for the largest,
strongest and best company in the world.
Apply to AEsoN A. MAHER,
Manager Equitable Life, Equitable
Building, city.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17

Roberts-"There's one thing / don't like
about our national motto. o."-Peters- What
-E pluribus unum? What's the matter with
itY',-R ,-ROberts-"Parts it's name in the mid
die. brooklyn Life
Evening journal., 1893-08-17
Mhnt nn Ynn Tnka

Medicine for? Because you are sicl
and want 10 get well, or because you wish {,
prevent illness. Then remember that Hood
Safsaparilla CURES all diseases caused b,
impure bl cd.
Purely vegetable Hoods PilIs-25c.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17
Incidents o. the Day.

Yesterday morning Walter McClyment
f1und an almost new hat It smelied
> II the head it had been on last had in.
ilged In something stronger than
fdrant water. AS il is Just ft for
fAlter the owner had better call for the
iat as Walter is going to the Worlds
fAir.
The rumor having got abroad that Pro,
rietor James q. Shaw would sell the
'tton mills, a committee will wait on
IL Shaw soon. representing a co opera
'vs company, to purchase the same for a
soolen mill.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17
New castle County. Del, july q, 1873.

New castle county, Del.s July ~, lono.
Upon the application of Sarah Mullin,
Administrative OF Margaret Murphey, late Of
Wilmington hundred, in said county, de-
ceased, II Is ordered and directed by the Reg
lister that the Administrative aforesaid give
notice OF granting OF Letters of Admins
trntion upon the estate Of the deceased,
with the date Of granting thereof
by causing advertisements TO be posted
within forty days from the date OF
such letters in six of the most public places Of
the county of New Castle, requiring all per.
SONS having demands against the estate tC
present the same. or abide by an Act Of As
sembly In such case made and provided; and
also cause the same TO be inserted within the
same period in the Evening Journal, a news
paper published in Wilmington, Del, and
TO be continued therein three weeks, q. o. d.
- Given under the hand and seal
Of ONCE OF the Register aforesaid
county aforesaid, the day and
year above written.
]. WILKINS COOCH. Register.
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that Letters OF Ad-
minisi rat ion were In due form OF law granted
unto the undersigned, on the Twenty-seventh
day Of July, "A. ID. 1883. and that all per
sons having claims against the estate
Of the deceased must present the same. duly
attested, 70 the said Administrative. on or be-
fore the Twenty-seveDth day OF July, 1894, or
abide the Act OF Assembly In such case made
and provided.
SARAH MULLIN,
Administrators.
Address, No. eo8 Elm ST., Wilmington, Del.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17

A Brazilian recently saved his life by
carving roll OF el0O notes inside his vest
when bullet came that way; Yet there
tion -lit-Bits.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17

-"De Trop looked embarrassed when Ia ,,,a,
You. What WAS the mqtter7'' Il owe him
80 an be has written 10 me TO pay IL several
times. s.'-Chicago Record.
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NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that letters testa-
mentary were I'm due form OF law granted
unto the undersigned, on the eth day Of
August, A. D., 1898. and that all persons hav-
gclaima against the estate of the deceased
must present the same, duly attested, 70 the
said Executrix, on or before the 9TH day
OF August, 1894, or abide the act OF assembly
In such case made and provided.
MARY J. CHOMIER.
Executrix.
Address. larlUnion street. Wilmington. Del.
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PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Get your coal, a,alo pounds from stoops.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

.. Cummings the Photographer, aOs Market
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Happr Bal Hungry FI.hermen.

The big fishing party arrived home
III safe. They report having had
iorous time. Steward Hushebeck be-
fame sick on the down trip and Marvin
Truss had his sea legs on and did the
lipnors In q very creditable manner.
there we're sixteen altogether very sick.
Whenever a man went to sleep a large
niece OF ice was placed on his bosom.
)ue jolly fisherman had such q large
piece placed there that his chin was al
most frozen when he woke up. One Of
the party found a whales appetite after
supper. He ate four brown loaves.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17
Personal Erent..

Miss Maggie MccAuley is in Phila
dslphia.
Miss Jessie Summons. Of Chester
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REGISTERS ORDER.
u EGIsTER's ORDER.
- 60, REGIsTEB's OFFICE,

New Castle County, Del, August Z, 1888.
Upon the application of Mary J. Chomier.
Executrix of Stephen Chomier, late of VIII
il lis ordered and directed by the
Register that the Executrix afore-
said give notice Of granting of letters
deceased, with the date Of granting
thereof, by causing advertisements 70 be
posted within forty days from the date OF
the county OF New Castle, requiring all per-
sons having demands against the estate TO
present the same, or abide by an act of assem-
bly, in such case made and provided; and also
cause the same TO be inserted within the same
period In the EVENING JOURNAL, n newspaper
published in Wilmington, Del, and TO be con-
tinued therein three weeks, le. o. d.
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Sunday Excurslons to Bay Ridge.

To Baltimore by rail, thence 30 miles down
Chesapeake bay on steamer Columbia.
Bathing, IS Hing. fishing. Special train via
b q o. r. X viii leave Wilmington (Marke Z
street. at 7.20 a. m, and Delaware avenue at
7.h0. arriving at Bay Ridge at 11.45 a. m Re-
turning (all raiD train will leave Bay
Ridge at $50 =. M, and arrive at Market
street, Wilmington, at s.l5 p. m. Round
trip 81. 49,
Evening journal., 1893-08-17
Member COnway's Resignation.

The resignation Of Member Richard ].
Conway was received. Then a big big
'urprlse came to many as the election Of
MS successor was postponed for one
month This was in order, it is under
stood, to kin the threatened deadlock as
{ was understood that Council stood
wo and two. The aspirants mentioned
are ex-City Councilman james B. Tcman
4nd George W. Eckles.
TheJohn Gilpiu story still goes the
rounds that they are just where they
'tarted from. Will one month change
le vote Of one Of the Council and who
VII be the one It will caange fory
Evening journal., 1893-08-17
WatermeIons and the RInd.

A jolly little watermelon party was
held here last evening. A lover Of the
fair sex went to make the purchase. A
committee Of Que was appointed to watch
him do 80, another went to watch them
both and third fair belle went TO watch
them all. The EVENING JOURNAL re-
porter Is a favorite with the entire party
apd he was sure be would get q share.
He would have too, II he had waited he
would have gotten the rind. He will
sec them all on Friday at Pennsville.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17

On Tuesday evening Jesse Longacre.
aged four years, fell of Truss's wharf
end would have. drowned but for the
heroic efforts OF his 7.year old brother
who brought him out all safe.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17

Brown--'That is a beautiful medal Smith
has" Jones-"Yes; that's for beating the
bicycle record" Brown-"What Is his
record?''-"RRn over seventeen men in a
week ."-Brooklyn Life.
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GlYen under the hand and seal
~ OF office Of the Register aforesaid
at Wilmington, in New Castle
IA y. county aforesaid, the day and
year above written.
- j. WILKINS COOCH, Register.
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Wand to Lar the Tracks.

A communication from the Whining
ton and New Castle Railway Company
WAS read asking for permission to lay
tracks on New Castle streets. Peter l.
Cooper, the rising young lawyer, was
present and sid that the road was now
partly In new hands-all enterprising
railroad men. They wanted permission
TO start at foot Of Delaware street and go
from time TO time on Union, South
Orange and Wilmington avenue.
The charter expires on September 81 If
work is not commenced. The depression
has kept them back, but as soon as the
money market eases up then they will go
ahead and build the road. There will be
only one bridge--over the cutoff. and
that would be advisable anyhow-then
they will
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Meet the Wilmington City Railway
near Eden Park. Cars or people can be
transferred all over Wilmington. Mr..
Cooper was begging no favors. IF New
Castle wants a road then give rs the
detired permission. 1t win come this
way OF not at all. On motion of Mr..
frazer, who did not care II they used all
the streets, seconded by Mr. Taylor the
permission desired was granted.
Mr. Cooper thanked the Council on be.
half Of the Railway Company.
Evening journal., 1893-08-17
REoIsrER's ORDER.
RrgTeTrR,e OFTTcr.

Aadress. al4unIon street. wIlmIngtoInl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

Observation-Disclosures Mas, a we'll
known man about town, was brought
into the Police Court in Washington
yesterday and arraisned before the
;ndce for vagrancy. he was dressed in
Jcostlv STYLE. with pin IN his necktle,
rin~; on his fingers and gold watch
with ample chain. Policeman hodges
,esfifed that Mas spent his time about
Tbirteenth street, below PENNSYLVANIA
venue and that he lived at house in
the neighborhood, where he conducted
ocouaintances. Mas said he lived ny
his profession as an actor and on meals
which he had accumulated. By profits
on real estate ventures he made SOW
not long since by sellinga house to MI ono
Kate Crowley. He had now $1,000
cash and had an engagement in pros
meet at Front Street Theatre, Balli-
more. at $50 per week. He had been
stage manager at Drivers and other
enmmer theatres. The court dismissed
the charge and Mas departed. Mas
- we'll known in this city, where ne
lived for while.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

Acc1DENT.-The Washington tug a.
p German met with serious accident
on Tuesday. The German had the dis,
,nantled schooner Clarke floating in
her wake when the crank shaft parted.
Engineer Doogan was on duty at the
time of the mishap. There was a gen.
eral shaking up on board, but the Cor
man weathered the storm. Inc tlde
was Just turning and the Clarke was
kept from drifting into any of the other
craft lying in the harbor without much
difficulty. The injured boat has been
laid up for repairs. The schooner
Clarke was struck by squall off Mary
land Point last Tuesday and lost her
fore and mainmasts, all the sticks she
carries. No other damage was done,
but her crew had close call.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

WANTS a DWoRcE.-Mrs. Jnlia a.
Hmamerlv filed bill in Washington
Yesterday for a divorce from Joseph A
Hnmmeriy on the ground Of Clescrtion.
On March ,. 1859. Joseph A. llammcrIy
aud the present Mrs. Julia \. Hammer
~ were married in this city 10y Rev.
Mr.. Hough, of the Southern NJ. i.
church. Seven children have been born
to them. The trouble is that her huS-
band developed rowing tendency in
ii!s old age, and on July IS, 1889, de-
serted his wife. He returned after sew
erai :aonths and was forgiven, but re-
peated The otlense shortly atterward
and has retnained away for two Yeas.
Mrs. Hammerlg believes him to be in
this city. She further alleges that her
husband has contributed nothing to her
support for five years past, and Gu these
grounds asks Tor divorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

ToURNAMENT.-The tournament at
Riverside Park yesterday was largely
attended by persons from Washington,
this city and vicinity. The prizes were
won by Messrs. G. A. Fowle, S. B.
Moore, J. /. Grehan and VIM. Boyce.
Miss Jones was crowned queen, and
Misses Washington, Beattie and Lewis
were chosen maids of honor. The
charge to the knights and the corona
ton address were delivered by Mr.. G.
C. Carlin. The riding was spirited and
was considered fine. The rainstorm
iuterfered with the game of baseball,
and in consequence the crowds left the
grounds before it was played.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27
LOCAL HREEITIES.

Several fights occurred at Jackson
City yesterday.
The complaint of the small pay allow
ed mail carriers is general from Maine
TO Texas.
In the Corporation Court yesterday
evening 0. w. Phillips was appel t 4
and qualified us administrator of the
estate of the late J. G. Phillips.
Mr.. Jas. Quinton has sold to Messrs.
P. and R. P. Aitcheson a lot on the east
side of Union street, between Duke and
Wolfe, for $500.
Mr.. T. J. Bruf,y, a section boss on
the Midland road, is seriously ill. 1t is
fea;e by his friends that he is sutlel-
ing from sunstroke.
The old fire engine "Henry Addison
recently purchased in Washington by
the Columbia company, is being over
Laaled by Engineer Wood at the Co.
umbia house.
William Davis, charged with the MUIR
der of his son-in-law, Thomas Harlow.
will be taken from Charlottesville to
Madison county to-day for trial. lie
was taken to Charlottesville for fear of
mob violence.
The storm in lower Fairfax county
yesterday evening was quite severe.
Many trees were struck by lightning,
and barn was struck and destroyed
with its contents. 1t is reported that
four cattle standing under tree near
Accotink were killed by lightning. ;:
Mr.. ]. F. Cook will have fine as
sortment of salt water mackerel, trout,
&C., for sale at his stand in the market
tomorrow.
Last night the Union Veteran Legion of
Washington carried the Confederate Veteran
Union on an excursion down the river. Good
feeling prevailed Congressman J. NJ. Mar
shall told how he had hunted the "Yank"
during the war, and Corp. Tanner responded.
Dr. T. S. West, charged with an as-lult
upon Lewis Prince at Mueller's saloon, in
Washington, last week, gave bail yesterday in
$500 for the grand jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

SUPERVISORS MEETING.-The Board
of Supervisors met in regular session
this morning at the County Court
House, Mr.. Frank Hume in the chair;
present also Mr.. John w. Clark, of Ar
iington, and Mr. R. Henry Phillips, of
Washington District. i..s.e;1.
The levies for the ensuing year were
finished, being laid as follows: County
tax 40 cents on the 500 of valuation of
personal and real property; road tax
so cents, and a poll tax of so cents on
each male citizen over 81 years of age.
The school tax was ordered extended
as voted upon by the people at the last
election as follows: 45 cents for Wash
ington District, 35 for Arlington Dis
trict, 80 for Jefferson District.
The assessors book of the county
showed the total value of assessabe
property to be sl,747, 667, being an in
crease of about $4,000 over last year
a gratifying showing.
The board adjourned until the second
Tuesday in August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

WANTS ALL THE PRIVILEGES OF THE
GASG.-Dan Corbin, colored, an old Of
fender. arrested by Officer McCuen
about ten days ago for playing crap on
a Sunday and for fighting, and who was
sentenced to Jail for on-payment of his
hue, refused to work yesterday on the
GROUND that he was not accorded the
same privileges as other members ofthe
gang in not being allowed to 20 home
ad lijitum. 1t IS claimed by Corbin and
charged by others that some members
of the gang have heretofore been allow
ed to pass the nights at their homes
instead of within the precincts of the
iail. Dan was told in the police court
this morning that he could either re-
sumo work or go into solitary coniine'
auent on bread and water, and he con
.cluded he would shoulder his hoe arc
resume work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

DANCE.-The guests who assembled
at the Old Dominion boat house last
night were amply repaid. A more per-
feet night could not have been selected.
From the balcony the scene was one Of
great beauty, the moon casting its re-
fulgent rays over the water, the flicker
ing lights ofWashington and those of ex-
cursion resorts glimmering in the dis
lance, helped to make the evening one
long to be remembered. AT ten O'Clock
the barge was manned and the ladies
taken on the river for q moonlight row;
upon their return refreshments were
served and dancing resumed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27
EXTRAORDINARY
INDUCEMENTS.
SPECIAL CUT-PRICE SALE

We wish to call your atten-
ton to the greatest slaughter
in prices ever made. Our en-
tire stock of seasonable goods
is at your disposal, practically
at your own prices. We are
determined to sell regardless
of cost, and invite you to call
and be convinced Of the truth
fulness Of this assertion. This
remarkable offer is made at a
very opportune time, and we
feel assured you will take adj
vantage of it. We quote be-
low a few attractions we have
for you to give you an idea Of
what you may expect to find.
We have reduced all our
$1,25 and s1.5o Shirt Waists
to csc those that were 81 to
100; those that were 75c to
Coo; those that were soc are
now 37Ac.
The choicest patterns of
Irish Lawns, which have met
with such favor at this season
at 12Hc, are now 1oc.
All 15c India Linens I2H.
I" l2Hc (" Ioc.
Ioc /" sc.
10 and 127lc Ginghams s.
Sea Island Shifting Percals
that were 12Ac now 1910.
Pineapple Fissures, Jaconets
and Indian Dimities, all 12Hc
goods, are now Sc.
All SC Challies and Lawns
down to &c.
We have a full line Of choice
Silks, plain and Powered, that
were soc, now CSC.
90 inch China Silks. all the
new shades, sold at Coo, now
400.
In fact, all seasonable goods
have been reduced in like pro-
portion.
ISAAC EICHBERG.
King and Royal SITS.
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knotted fringe, down to 25c.
Furnishings and Fancy Goods.

10 dozen Gents fine Laundered Neglige
Shirts bought late in the season at half price
will be sold rs bought; all of our regular 81,
$l.25 and $3.50 goods 90 along with this lot
at 69c.
75c Neglige Shirts in neat pin stripes and
checks solid pinks and blues, 39c.
All of our Gents fine Satin aud Silk Scarfs,
Four-in-hand, Tecks and Puffs Goo to 75c
value) down to 121c.
75c Gents fine colored Balbriggan Under
Shirts and Drawers, Satin fronts pearl but
tons, stitched with Silk, cut to 800
T5c Iasuies White India Linon Shirt
waists, ruiIled fronts, balloon sleeves, Acc.
69c Percal Waists in light colors also black
39c.
12ic Swiss Ribbed Vests SIC.
1Sc Swiss Ribbed Vests full bleached) &c.
25 doZ. Ladies assorted Hose sc.
% doz Chldrcn's fast black Rib Hose Sc.
300 pair Misses Hose, broken lines, go to
soc value) sc.
soc pure Silk Mits 22c
We have only three more Of those cele-
brated genuine WHITE SEWING MA
CHIMES, regular price $3.50, will close at
S2S 40,
A thosuand and ono other bargains, space
will not permit of enumeration. Store closes
at 6:30 p. m. SATURDAYS excepted
D. BENDHEIM,
316 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

Ponce REPoRT.-Last night was
cloudy until about two o'clock, when
it became clear. Two prisoners were
at the station house.
Justice Thompson this morning dis
posed of the following cases:
Glenn Faulkner, colored, arrested by
Officers Arlington and Crump as sus-
picous character, was ordered out OF
the city.
Dan Corbin, colored, locked up for
refusing to work on the chain gang,
was turned overto the captain of the
gang upon signifying his intention to
90 to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27
DRY GOODS.
IN SEASONABLE GOODS.

10 close our summer stock we make some
special prices that must be attractive, and
in addition call special attention to new sta
pie goods, scarce and desirable at very low
figures.
A special value in Bleached Muslins. One
of the most popular brands Of cotton for la
dies wear is the Androscoggin L Bleached
A case Of full pieces not remnants) at the
low price of 7c per yard
A Observation-Disclosures in Ladies' Waists.
All our Sl.75 waists now Sl.25 Sl.50 and
S1.25 waists ST. A line of ST waists 75c.
75c waists in the SOC line
Closing Sale on Mattings- very de-
sirable goods left in Straw Mattings Our
81 &c mattings, including some choice cotton
warp mattings, at sll piece. All our SOC
heavy jointless mattings at $40 piece Our
line Of zoe jointed mattings at lie per yard,
OF S. piece.
Some new and choice Percale Lawns and
thin fabrics just received.
Fine lines OF Dotted SWISS Swiss En-
broideries Plain India Linens, &c.
Merchant Tailoring speciality. Fine work,
stylish cutting and prompt attention. One
price.
Hlezs On and after July our store will
close at p. M, Saturdays excepted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

WATER COMPANY MEETING-A meet
ing ofthe Alexandria Water Company
was held last night. Resolutions in re-
spect of the memory Of the late t. ID.
Fendall, esq, who for over quarter of
II century had faithfully discharged the
duties of secretary and treasurer Of the
company, were adopted and ordered to
be published in the GAZETTE. The
salary of the secretary and treasurer
was fixed at 81 900 per annum and the
duties ofthe office were increased by re-
curing him to assist in the collections.
The office hours were fixed at from TO
II a. M, and to 5 p. m. The election
of a secretary and treasurer being in or
der the following were placed in nomi-
nation W. E. Fendall, Thos. Lead
beaten, ]. G. Cox, A. r. Howard, Jas.
Eveleth, J. NJ. White, W. S. Wattles,
H. w. Newly and r. II. Lyles. After
five ballots had been taken without re-
suit the chairman was instructed to
cast the unanimous vote of the meeting
for Mr.. Leadbeater. The president
was instructed to pay to the widow of
Mr. Fendall his salary for the remainder
of the term for which he was elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

CoHsEssED.-Henry Williams, color
ed, who with Perry Holloway, also col
ored, were sent on to court few days
ago charged with stealing gold watch
and chain from Miss Kes er, has con-
fessed that he stole the timepiece and
gave it to Holloway to sell. Williams
was lzember of the chain gang, and
one evening recently during shower
of rain he was allowed to enter the store
IN the house where Bliss Kesseler re-
sides, and finding no one In the store
he proceeded up stairs and stole the
watch from the lady's room. Hollo-
ways term on the gang expired next
day and Williams gave Holloway the
watch to sell for him. As as been
stated, the latter sold it to a colored
boy for 81, and Officer TIGER upon learn
ing of the affair arrested Holloway.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

PERsoNAL.-Mr. J. H. Greene, who
has been seriously i'll for some time
past, is able to be out again.
Mayor Strauss returned to-day from
the White sHlphur Springs and Char
lottesville, where he has been for the
past few weeks.
The Franklin Courier says: "Miss
Mary w. Tebbs, of Alexandria, is visit
ing Mrs. Charles f. Woodson, at the
rectory OH High street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-07-27

MIssIoN.-Rev. Jos. Reynolds, jr {,
rector of st. Mary's Church, Mott
Haven, New York city, who has been
engaged to conduct 8 mission in Grace
Church, in this city, will preach in that
church on Sunday morning next, and
after the service will meet the members
OF st. Andrews Brotherhood. the
Kings Daughters and Woman's Auxil-
layy In order to arrange the prelimi-
nary work necessary to the success of
she mission, which will be held in No
Tember from the 2lst to the 30th.