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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

The GREAT MERLIN & Co s sHow.-A
more delighted aud we'll satisfied aldienc e
never assembled under canvas than was plei-
ent last evening to view the features in con.
necton with the above company Not dull
act was presented Each and every perform
er is q true artist and the large audience
showed their appreciation by constant rounds
OF applause. 1t is not as great spread OF
canvas as some shows with moro pretensions,
but we can truly say the performance and
acts are better in many respects The show
ia arranged with that degree of nicely aud re-
inement which can only be obtained by a
successful career of management. Three
more performances only-Friday evening.
Saturday matinee and Saturday night. Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

COMMITTEE MEETINGs.-The joint
committees on light and finance met
last night and addressed letter to
Mr. W. II. Friedman, an expert, OF
New York, to come to this city and
make a thorough examination of the
city's Gas and electric plants and make
report as to their condition.
The committee on poor met yester'
day evening and visited the almshouse.
They found the place in good condition
and almost all the land under cultiva.
ton. The house needs some repairs
and improvements. which the commit.
tee say they would make if they had
the money. The committee also say
there should be q telephone at the
almshouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

PERsoNAL.-Mr. and Mrs. e. c.
Joyce have gone to Prince William
county to spend q few weeks.
The family of Mr.. J. T. Burke left
here to day to spend the remainder Of
the summer at the White Sulphur
Springs.
Mr.. Geo. Rost was given a surprise
party at his residence last night, the oc.
casion being his birthday. A large
number of his friends were present and
there was large supply OF choice vi
ands of the season.
Rev. and Mrs. P. P. Phillips will
leave here next week to spend month
on the coast of Maine.
Miss Oracle Mallard is visiting her
grandfather, Mr.. /. c. O'Neal, on
Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
Reasons Why Chamberlain's Coli'
Cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy
is the Best

Reasons Why Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy
is the Best.
l. Because 1t affords almost instant
relief in case Of pain in the stomach,
collie and cholera morbus.
2. Because it is the only remedy
that never fails in the most severe cases
of dysentery and diarrhoea.
8. Because it is the only remedy
that will cure chronic diarrhoes.
4. Because it is the only remedy
that will prevent bilious collie.
5. Because it is the only remedy
that will cure epidemical dysentery
6. Because it is the only remedy
that can always be depended upon in
cases of cholera infantum.
7. Because it is the most prompt
and most reliable medicine in use fol
bowel complaints.
s. Because it produces no bad re.
suits.
9. Because it is pleasant and safe to
take.
10. Because it has saved the lives Of
more people than any other medicine
in the world.
The 25 and zoe. sizes for sale by J.
II. Janney, Druggist, 701 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
TIE SIXTH CAyALRY.-About moor

The SIXTH CAvALRY.-About noon
on Wednesday two troops of the Sixth
US. Cavalry, under Maj. Lebo, arrived
in Leesburg from Fort Myer. The
command went into camp on the Foster
farm about one mile west of this town,
and will remain during the month of
August. The soldiers will engage in
rifle practice during their stay, a
good thousand yards range having been
secured near their emphasizing
Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

DEATH OF MRS. LAvIECE G. CHAM
LIss.-Informatio has been received
of the death by accident LAST Tuesday
week at Galatin, No., of Mrs. Laviece
Gwin Chambliss, formerly of this city,
aud the wife of Rev. Joseph E. Cham
bliss, who was number Of years age
pastor OF Broadway Baptist Church, Bal
timore. On Monday morning, July 10
Mrs. Chambliss fell through door IN
the floor of the kitchen OF her home
into the cellar, distance of ten feet,
striking her back. AS she fell she car
RED down with her boiler full OF hot
water which scalded her body horribly
She fingered in great agony until the
next day. Mrs. Chambliss was the
Youngest daughter of the late d. s
twin, formerly Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

4 DELIG aTFUL DANCE.-Miss Nam
nie Jones gave delightful dance last
night in honor of her guests, Misses
Media Shriver, Helen Shriver and Elem
Ing, OF Baltimore. Among the throng
OF beauty and grace were many young
Aale1andrians, Miss Ashton, Miss
thompson, Misses Mary aud Alice
Lindsey, Miss Lee, Miss Moore and
Miss Mclaughlin. Among the young
gentlemen present were Messrs. Grit
nth, Smyth, Smoot, Jones. Hankei,
McBurney and Dodson. The tables
We're loaded with all that could tempt
the appetite. Mrs. Jones received 10
her usual cordial style, for which she Is
noted. At wee sma hour all lett
fegretting that so much JOY and nsppi'
Ness seemed so heeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

TaE GOLD FEVER The Alaska gold
fever is spreading in this city. Mr.. E..
II. O'Brien and Mr.. Watkins haye made
preparations to leave Wednesday NEXT
for the Klondike, and Mr.. Charles Gu
vilier has fully determined to start dur.
ing the next few days. The California
gold fever caused q number of Alexan-
drians to leave their homes for the gold
fields, and the stories from Alaska will
draw others to the new Ell Dorado.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

ASSAULT ON A WoMAN.-There was
row on north Lee street last night
about iG o'clock in the house kept by
hosa Moore. Cries of murder" were
heard issuing from the place. and it ap-
pesred that Sam Simmons had assault
ed Berthe Gibbons, choked her and
threw lamp at her. The lamp had
exploded and set fire to the room. The
ME was eytinguished by some men,
aud Officers Hall and Goods, who were
attracted by the cries, followed the
proprietress and the man accused OF
Inc assault for about two blocks away
from the house and then placed them
under arrest. Simmons was fined IS
Oy the Mayor this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
Suit Department.

Fine Dark Lawn Wrappers. Reduced from
81 % to 95c each
Oxblood Chambray Shirt Waists. Reduced
from 81 .6S to soc each.
Striped Percale Shirt Waists Feduced
from 95c to 35c each. Childrsns Fine Fig.
ured and Striped Lawn Wash Dresses. Re-
duced from So 5 and to $50 EACH
Girls Fine Dimity and Lawn Shirt Waists.
Reduced from Csc to SOC each.
Third floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

HARNESS. -We have secured the ser,
vices of competent and practical bar.
ness maker and are now prepared to
make to order or repair harness of any
kind and guarantee satisfaction.
BALLENGER BROS,
lyle WOW West End, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

The M. Schiller Beef Company will
have for sale tomorrow full supply of
fresh nearby country vegetables and
Georgia watermelons on ice and Cone
river cantalopes also a large supply
of spring chickens and home-killed
beef, spring lamb, veal, sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Harvest of
Bargains.

The month of August is our clearing time
We Gull our stock and throw out all small and
broken assortments. The price We make
moves the article. We want the space for
winter goods to receive in September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

The jefferson, Richmond, Va,
is conducted strictly upon the European plan
for the summer months with Cafe charges as
moderate as any first class restaurant in the
State. Good rooms can be had for $3.50 per
day and upwards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
altxs,sdria @asett!f.
rprnAy EVENING. JULY 80. 1897.
LOCAL MATTERS.

uy.ruER PRoBABnITIEs.-For this
.,;an fsjr tonight and Saturday; north
see '..-lv winds becoming southerly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
Gloves.

A lot of shout 21h dozen Ladies Silk
Gloves in tan, gray and other shades AS
sorted sizes. Price soc. Now 25c.
IA pair of Ladies' Black Silk Mitts Az.
sorted Sizes Price 25c. Closing summer
price 15c.
@-We do not advertise immense quaint.
ties and disappoint the purchasers by show
ing them empty space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
Mems Percale Shirts.

3 Mems Percale Shirts, 141h. Price $1.50.
now 81.
3 Mems Percale Shirts, IA. Price $3.50.
Now Toe.
. Mems Percale SHIFTS, 161h. Price 81. %.
Now 75c.
7 Mems Percae Shirts, 154a. Price 81.
Now75c
4 Meu's Percale Shirts, 14lh. Price 75c.
No Soc
8 Mems Percale Shirts, 16h. Price 75c.
Now SOC.
4 Mems Percale Shirts. 10. Price 500.
Now 37lhc.
3 Mems Percale SHIFTS 15la. Price soc.
Now 371hc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
Hosiery.

Is pair Ladies' Hermsdorf Black Hose.
Size only. Price 25c. Clearing up sale 15c.
pair Ladies' Tan Hose. Size 8. Price
26c. Now 15c
2 pair Ladies' Tan Hose. Size 8. Price
SOC. Now 25c.
8 pair Ladies' Tan Hose. szs 10. Price
25c. Now 15c.
2 pair Iadies's Tan Silk Hose. Size 8la.
Price 81. Now SOC
@-ALL DURING THE MONTH OF AU.
GUST EXPECT BARGAINS. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

CTOLEN BAY MARE 16 hands high.
- white star on forehead, right hind foot
white, small lump on left whirlbone, and
scar on neck behind one of her ears. re-
ward of $50 will be paid for return of the
mare and $50 for the arrest and conviction
of the thief.
iv2S 1w* R. D. CATS, West End,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
A SWEEPING BARGAIN LANDSLIDE.

1000 yards Valenciennes Laces at
lac per yard.
% pieces fine Porcelain Finish In
dia Linen, very shear quality. Posi-
tive 1Oc value. On sale at Sc.
200 dozen new Valenciennes Laces
put mp in - yard packages, at 1sc,
23c, 25c, 29c and SOC per dozen
yards.
1000 yards Soft Finish Bleached
Cotton, yard wide, at 3s4c.
SO pieces Percal Finish Shifting
Prints at 3a4c.
new lot of American Lady Cor.
sets only 300 in this lot. 81, $125
and $50 American Lady Corsets
for 69c.
10 pieces Figured Dress Chailis
at 3a.c.
pieces 1914 Unbleached sbeeting
121ac
% pieces Fine Dress Ginghams.
Worth SC To Toe. To close at &c.
pieces Fast Black Perspiration
Proof Back Organdies at 94c.
pieces White Table Linens, red
border, all linen, at 15c per yard.
White Silk Parssos, with RIFLES,
at$139.
10 pieces Yard wide Madras Shirt
ing, small checks and stripes, at 9a,c
Ladies' Seamless Fast Black Stock.
ings for SC.
Black Habutai Silk, suitable for
waists and Innings, at 25c,
5 pieces White Wool Flannel at
15c per yard.
A bale of Unbleached Cotton at
3a.c per yard.
80 dozen Ladies White Embroid-
cred Hsndkerchiefs at SC.
A new line of Linen Crash Suitines
and Bicycle Suitings in all the newest
colorings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
Boys Department.

Wash Kilt Suits. Reduced from S1.00 to
soc each.
Unlaundered Shirt Waists. Reduced from
29c TO 15c each; for SOC.
Straw Hats for little boys Reduced from
soc, 69c. 75c and 81. 90 to 25c each.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
" ASH GOODS
MUST CO.

A large line of silk striped Organizes, fine
Lappets and Wash Grenadines. Former
prices l9c and 25c Now at l21c.
A large line of choice open work Lawns.
Have sold we'll at l21c. To close, the BAL
ance at SIC.
New additions to 7c Lawns from lOc to
l2Rc goods.
10 pieces 36.inch l2sc Percales now 7c.
We have the best lines of fine Embroid
cries, Ribbons, Laces, &C., to be found in the
market at lowest prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
Shoe Department.

Women's French Calf Button Boots, Derby
toe Reduced from Sd to So pair.
Misses Oxblood Button Shoes. Reduced
from 50 to $3.50.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
DRY GOODS.
MIDSUMMER
Clearing Sale.
DRY GOODS.

Selling without a precedent
from early morning till closing
time our store was crowded.
Weather has no influence over
the enthusiasm of our patrons.
Our success is in selling the
right goods at the right prices,
and our public knows this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
v oodVard & LOthrop
10th, 18th and T StS., N. ".
A TWO DAYS REMNANT SALE.

To. day and Saturday, in con
nection with our Stock-taking
Clearance Sale, we shall offer
at greatly reduced prices all
scattered lots, odds and ends,
short lengths, complete assort-
ments; and the like, brought to
the light in our preparation
for stock taking. Such goods
are tedious to count and hard
to calculate; hence to clear
them out at once we have made
the prices extraordinarily low.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

CTRICTLY FINE ELGIN BUTTER re-.
y ceived to-day by
20 MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30
Cotton Dress Goods.

Lengths from two to eight yards at reduced
prices.
First floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

DROWN's CAMPHORATED LAVENDER
ID SALTS. Price 26c.
E. S. LEADBEATER & SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

CHIRTS at SOC. worth SOC, reinforced back
~ and front and patent stays, at
A. c. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

EXTRA QUALITY FRENCH sARDINEs
~ just received by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

Dress Goods Department.
Remnants of this seasons most popular
weaves, 11a to yard lengths. at exactly half
price
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

GUNNER UNDERWEAR line me.
- dunn weight snd gauze, all prices. at
A. C.. SLAYMAKERiS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

OUR SPECIAL SHIRT at 65c is as good
~ as any roc shirt to he found, at
c. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

A GOOD soc UNLAUNDERED SHIRT
IA rein forced back and 'front.' at only 39c
at A. c. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

Special Bargain.
Colored Lawn Gowns for either night OF
morning wear, Toe each. Usually 81 90.
Second floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

DERCALEs, LATEST STYLES AND
i Handsome Patterns at
A. C. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

DANNER HAMS, small sizes, and of su.
ID perior quality, for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

OINGHAMs, Sc value, selling at 6H,c -
" yard at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

German Building Association No. g.,
second series, last night loaned $500
at par.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-07-30

....n nv A DR1YER.-George Cley
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-27
THE NEW COOPER UNION MUSEUM.
MANY FRIENDS OF THE MISSES HEWITT
ENTERTAINED AT A PRIVATE VIEW

Perhaps one OF the most remarkable circum-
stances regarding the Museum OF Decorative Art
at Cooper Union provided and arranged by the
Misses Hewitt daughters OF the ex-Mayor. and to
private view OF which they invited their friends
yesterday afternoon, Ia that nobody should nave
thought OF forming n similar collection before.
The work Just completed has been long and DIM
cult. but the choice and arrangement or the oo-
tects exhibited have been most inteligently direct
ed and the founders of the new museum can feel
that their labor is destined to be productive OF
widespread benefit There is no telling TO what
this work may ultimately grow. charitape VI
philanthropc enterprise founded on an intelligent
appreciation OF what the poorer classes as 'he!
are vaguely termed--realy want Will hourish ana
increase. shs:e another. to which millions nave
becs devredt El prove useless and abor,Ne' VIZ
ness Toynbee Hall in London. in it's genesis s'''ae'
than the Misses Hewtt's museum, but no" an
incalculable power for culture and morah'! III TIC
East End
little brochure has been Issued explaining 'he
work OF the Museum for the Arts OF Decoration.
The aim is 1T is declared, to establish In ork
an institution similar TO the Musee des Arts
Decoratlfs of Paris. The society which FOUNDED
that musAim determined TO devote Itself 10 me
culture OF beauty SrEs as aPpfST e H fields Of Industry to
excite artists smuaS aye on e Beautiful and 10
These objects the founders Of the new museum snsG
In some respects the rules will differ from those OF
Its model There will, for instance; be no members
but the rooms will be open to all; the only LOT
Office There will be no catalogues, each object
being labelled and its nature. origin and history
stated =, - o,,,. 10
AS to the contents OF the museum, 1t can only De
said that whatever helps to illustrate any brahch
OF decorative or applied arts finds Its place IN H.
There plaster casts autotypes eneIaVin ro,
auctions OF Greek. Roman. Renaissance, orientai
and modern designers. valuable adJunct OF Ine
museum is the Reference Library OF the cooper
Union. which will be at the service OF visitors.
The brochure. which Is signed by Ehzapeth BIS
land contains on its last page this sentence; hu-
mirable schools OF design already exist, but a1teI
the hand has been trained the impulse or love ana
familiarity with beauty still Is wanting. ana such
knowledge can only be acquired by the Inspiration
which comes from familiarity with masterpleces:
the Arts of Decoration hopes in some measure 10
The Misses Hewitt received a large number OF
their friends yesterday afternoon. and after having
viewed the collection. the guests partooK OF re-
freshrnents There was music by a Hungarian
band.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-27
GTEST OF THE AUTHORS CLUB.
A RECEPTION FOR THE NEW AMBASSADOR TO
GERMANY

A RECEPTION FOR THE NEW AMBASSADOR TO
GERMANY
The members Of the Authors Club extended their
farewell greetings last night TO Andrew ID. White.
the United States Ambassador to Germany. who
departe upon his mission on Saturday. The recep-
ton arranged in Mr.. Whites honor was, In ac-
cordance with the clubs cuso ON. devoid OF
forrnalitv or ceremony, other than an address OF
welcome by Oscar S. Straus. Among those gain
cred in the clubrooms IN the Carnegie Building
last night were Edmund Clarence Stedman, eN-
Judge Charlie. p DAILY Bronson Howard. Paul du
Chaillu Isidor Straus. Edward S. Van Zile Rpley
Hitchcock Albert Mathews, Archdeacon e. e III
fanv Professor Franklin II. Geddings. Lawson
Purdy John c. Van Dyke. John Denison Champnh'
Dufield Osborne James II. Bridge. William y Nc
Crackan Ro sitter Johnson, John De Witt warner
Stoddard Nj H. Mallory, Thomas B. Connery and
Henry s. Brooks In his address OF weicome az u, W.,
clubs guest Nr. Straus said that win such uipio
matte represen tatives Mr.. White the princlp.es
which were embodied In the treaty or arbitraton
between the United States and Great Britain were
yet destined TO triumph. ., .so1 ra,l,
spoke upon the progress literature was fndkins ~
this country. and voiced the opinion that wiat VIZ
most needed al this moment was proper school
of criticism lie explained That the crllciSr ne
ferred 10 was such as prevailed in France, crlcism
of he constructive and not OF the destructFe St
the sort of criticism that helped 10 ueNneoP IL
merits of Young men of worth ana aunt! iie
closed by expressing his thanks Tor the Soiu ~
~ the Greetings given to him by the members, ana
Sor The honor they had paid him in electing MN
member Of the club Mr. mite was su"''d'''
entertained at supper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-27
THE MAYORS WORST MlSIAhh'

LIE SAYS IT WAS THE APPOINTMENT OF PAfhhh
AS POLICE COMMISSIONER.
Mavor Strong said yesterday that he was sorry
that his administration had not met the approval
OF the Rev DR. Ransford, as was shown d! 'he
doctors speech at the Citizens Union iapor coh
ference at Cooper Union on Tuesday eVehlhs'
II do not deny" the Mayor said that nave
made mistakes, and many OF Them since pecai"o
Mayor Some of them | could not avoid Hah'he
But the worst OF all was the appointment OF An
drew D. Parker to be Police Commissioner. lhdt
admit was very bad blunder.
"As TO appointments / suppose I have not met
the approval Of everybody / do not believe that
any executive ever fulfilled public expectation In
this regard I am sorry that my actions have not
me, the approval OF Dr. Rainsford and his wife
7 am especially sorry to lose the good opinion OF
Mrs. Rainsford They have both done excellen;
work in this city and l hold them In high esteem
7 have tried TO do the best could and believe
that know more about public sentiment than Dr.
pa,nsford does So far he is concerne0 doubt
whether he knows anything about the sentiment
~ the masses of our people
A friend OF Mayor Strong, !? commentlng yesterr-
dsv mon criticisms OF the city admnstrati2n SINH,
i us ~ those INDUCED in by James b. Reynolds ana
o. Il sjnsford at the Citizers Union aboT cohiet
ence on TUESDAY night. said that they were generally
either unjust or unfounded 49,, 49, .-. -
e !Tbs c6mments and reflections which have come
he said from men VINO were pIo ON III
the reform campaign OF tSSd MavoT strong
msred ,nnortant Offices TO nineteen different mem,
hers Of the Committee OF SeXenty. VIM ,S
them They shirked responsiD! VIII nf ,hern are
no1 ,nakinq sneeches or rushing into PRINT uppralu-
Ing the MAYOR because some parts OF ms admhstra-
ton f have cTcsms Of the kind from this class of
nersons come with extremely bad grace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-27
QUEENS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.
ROYALTIES WITNESS THE CEREMONY OF TROOP
ING THE COLOR IN LONDON

ROYALTIES WITNESS THE CEREMONY OF TROOP
ING THE COLOR IN LONDON.
London May 2s-The official celebration or the
Queens birthday observed to-day In London
with the usual closing OF the courts and Government
Offices. the ringing OF the church bells. display OF
nags artillery sautes and the ceremony OF troopins
the co.or on the Horse Guards parade. In wnich
the colonial troops now in London took part. Al
though this ceremony was somewhat marred by ram
II was witnessed by the usual throngs OF people
The New South Wales. Indian and other detach-
ments OF Colonial troops present attracted consider
able attention.
The royal family largely represented at the
troopng OF the color The ceremony was unusually
imposing The Prince OF Wales was attended by the
Duke OF York the Duke OF Cambridge. the Duke OF
Connaught, Prince Christian Of Sch.eswg- Holsteih
Lord Wolseley. the commander n-ch'ef OF the
forces and large and brilliant staff including an
Indian aide-de-camp. The Prince was received with
a roya. salute which given by the Grenadier
Guards the Coldstream Guards. the Second scots
Guards Second Life Guards and the Colonial troops
The Princess OF Wales. the Duchess OF Albany. the
King and Queen OF Wurtemburg. Prince and Prin-
cess Charles Of Denmark, the Duchess or Flfe the
Duchess OF Connaught and others witnessed the
ceremony from the commander-ln-chiefs room In the
Horse Guards building.