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THE EVE OF CHRISTMAS.
SANTA CLAUS HOLDS MERRY
CARNIVAL IN THE RAIN.
Busy Scenes Along Savannah's
Crowded Thoroughfares Buying
Christmas Gifts for the Little Ones-
Sights in the Market Preparing
for the Glad Festival In the Churches
Programmes of Sermons and
Songs.
Christinas is a time that makes men boy*
again and women girl*. No matter how
oi l they are when the time comes to buy
Christmas gifts they become as young as
th youngest, and the serious man of busi
ness will use as much care in selecting a
drum, which be will make his son ship beat
ing ten days later, as he will in buying
cotton.
The purchasers of toys furnish a good deal
of amusement to those who have patience
enough to stand by and watch them. They
will stand any amount of time in judging
which box of tin soldiers is the prettiest, and
which Noah's ark contain- the most am mala.
One loving young mother had a serious difli
culty with the clerk in a toy store because he
wrapped up a jumping jaos that had a blue
coal and red trousers when she had s lected
one with a red coat and yellow trousers. It
was a serious mistake t&e clerk made, of
course. for no doubt baby would know tlie
difference and would refuse to suck the
blue point off his toy while be would enjoy
the rid jacke of the acrobatic monkey
Tcese little incidents make Christmas what
it is, for if it was not for the foolishness of
tb* parent* who select the toys the children
who receive them would not have half the
pleasure that they do. but the serious grow
merry about this’time and the old be-one
childish again and laugh as much over
Santa Clan.- as do the babies of the family.
•A RAINY CHRISTMAS EVE.
The dreary, melancholy rain sapped half
tbe pleasure out ot the Christmas joy* this
year. When tbe spirit is bright it looks for
sunshine and Nature's smiles, and tbe dark
and drearisome weather of the past few
days has made Christmas a very un
pleisant thing for those older heads who
had, perforce, to go out and buy for the
little ones, who expected Hanta to come rain
or sunshine. Little do the children care
whether the weather lie good or bad. Santa
is a faithful friend to them, and he comes
whatever the weather may be, o in spite
of the rain they looked for him, and their
mothers and fathers had to contribute to
Santa's stock of present* whether they got
wet or no. That is the reason there wax
sucb an array of umbrellas and rubber
gossamers on the street yesterday.
tradesmen with dong faces.
The tradesmen do not look so kindly upon
Hanta Claus this year as formerly they have.
They say he is stingy and he would not
come out to buy from them because it
rained. They think he made nearly all his
toys in his own workshop, but Santa wax
very generous after the rain stopped. All
his friends rudied down to the stores and
bought enough presents to supply every
child in town, and so while the rain was at
first an enemy to the merchants Santa’s
generous spirit made up to them all their
losses, and before the night wax over they
made as much off of him and his peculiar
season as they could expect. Therefore it
will he seen t hat there is a mercenary side
to the holiday festi vitie*, and that Christ
mas joys to some people are great or small
as their pockets inav have been filled or
emptied, but the world is made up of all
sorts.
CHRISTMAS ON THE STREETS.
Christmas eve is a busy time in all tbe
streets. The toy stores were thronged w ith
buyer* last night, and the number of toy*
that were bought can only be compared to
tbe wreck the children will make of them
a- soon as they acquire a fee simple title to
them. The .streets were verily alive wth
people running here and there to buy this
and that for Mary or George, and the indi
vidual who succeeded in buying present*
without, being almost crushed to death was
very fortunate.
But there is something else about Christ
mas that is looked forward to with as much
expectancy a* the toys. That is the Christ
mas dinner, and it i.s as hard to get. as it is
to induce Hanta to climb down a dirty,
sooty chimney to fill one little stocking.
That was shown at the market last night,
where “the world anil his wife” were buying
Christmas supplies. There was not a spare
inch of space in the whole market, and the
buyer* vainly struggled to get hold of a nice
fat turkey which wax hanging temptingly
before their eyes, but every time it was cap
tured just as the one who wanted it was
reaching out to catch it.
THE CROWD AT THE MARKET.
The crowd that surrounded the place
where edibles are sold was something im
mense, but nothing immense was left when
it had departed. In fact exceedingly little
was left, anti the bare stalls and empty
hooks where but a short while liefore tempt
ing morsels had hung showed how lavish
were tbe preparations for the dav, and be
t wren the Christmas dinner and the visit of
Kris Kringie the day assumes a brilliancy
that will contrast favorable with anything
that shinas forth from childhood’s recollec
tion. The contagious merriment of the oc
casion, tbe‘Christmas tree with its colored
candles and store of toys, the family gather
ing around the homely hearth, and tbe
joyous gri-eting of friends and familiar ac
quaintances make Christmas what it is, the
richest of all seasons.
UGLY CHRISTMAS WEATHER.
The weather yesterday was about the
worst on record. The rain that began on
Friday kept up on Friday night and all
yesterday until after dark, when
It let up. The total rainfall
for tbe day was i)% inches, the heaviest fall
reported anywhere in this country, though
tbe rain was general over the Bouth At
lantic and Gulf States. Charleston had
the next heaviest fall, and reported
8 inches. It was a bad day for
shoppers, but they waded through mud and
water as cheerily a* if the dav wusas bright
*s autumn could make it. When the rain
•topped the cloud* broke away and the
night was clear and bright
It began to grow colder soon after
dark, and hr 10 o’clock people began to but
ton up their overcoats and think of getting
by a fire. From then on it kept getting
colder, and by miiinight the Signal Bureaus
prediction for u cold Christinas was veri
fied. The indications sent out from Wash
ington at that hour were for cooler fair
weather, light to fresh northwesterly winds,
becoming variable.
CHRISTMAN IN THE CHURCHES.
Christmas falling on Sunday this year
more attention than usual has been given to
Christmas music. In the Roman Catholic,
Episcopalian and Lutheran Churches the
services will be more elaborate than in the
other churches, but the festival will be ob
served to some oxtent by all. The decora
tions of some of the churches are very
elaborate. Christ and St. John's Churches
sre very handsomely decorated, and the
eltais at the Cathedral and St. Patrick’s are
covered with evorgreens. The choirs were
busy rehearsing all last week, and most of
them have special programme* arranged.
CHRIST CHURCH.
The services at Christ church will bo of
the usual order on Christinas days. The
holy communion will he celebrated at 7:30
this morning and at 11 o’clock there will lie
morning service and a sermon. The rector,
Rev. Thomas Boone, will preach and will
celebrate the holy oomir.union. The music
will be rendered by a chorus choir under
Lip direction of Prof. M. Steward, organist.
The pr gramme is as follows:
Professional, “King ail Glorious” Barnby
'enite : Burk
bkirt** Bennett
r? ÜBtt * Bttu m barb
Garrett
•Wertorjr-Nazareth Gounod
Uuntnuoinn Service Tour*
The soprano* will be Mrs. Postell and Miss
Emma Lyons; the altos, Mine Backus and
Mis* Cozens; tenors, Mr. F. E. Rebarer, Mr.
i W. Da.’Tin and Mr. W. Morrison; bassos,
Mr. J. H. Walker, and Mr. D. Spaneenberg.
The children's Sunday school Christmas
festival will take place at 4 o’clock tbi*
afternoon. The church is very prettily dec
j orated.
ST. JOHN’S CHURCH.
An elaborate musical service has t>*en ar
ranged at St. John's, and will be given by
the chorus choir under the direction of Mrs.
Burke. The morning service will be held at
11 o'clock when the holy communion will lie
celebrated. The Rev. Charles H. Strong
will preach a Christmas sermon. The fol
lowing is tbe music:
Organ, Voluntry . ..Batesti
Processional Hymn, “Shout the Glad Tidings."
Avison
Venite Russel I
Gloria Sackson
Te Drum Goss
benedictu*.. Webb
Hymn. ‘ And The-- Were Shepherd*'’ Danks
Gloria Tibi Garrett
Hymn, "Hark: tbe Herald Angel Sings,’’
. Mendelsohn
Offertory, “•Sing, O Heaven*’’ Danks
Doxoiogy..
In the afternoon tbe Sunday school Cbrist
ma celebration will take place at 6:30
o’clock. The church is handsomely deco
rated with evergreen*.
CHURCH or THE ASCENSION.
At the Lutheran Church of the Ascen-ion
there will be xp-ial Christmas service*. Dr.
\V. 8. Bowman will preach at 11 a in. and
7:30 p. ru. An elaborate pregramme of
music has been prepared and wifi be given
under the leadership of Mr. Charles Katz.
Tbe following is the programme at the
morning service.
Gloria Pat ri Danks
Cnrisinias Anthem, “ O, Holy .Night”. A. Adams
Gloria in ExceLsi* Danks
Offertory. Solo Mrx. Berrien
These Were Shepherd* Turpin
The quartette is composed of Mrs. Ber
rien. soprano; Mrs. Dupont, alto; Mr.
Swanston. tenor, and Mr. E. T. Harden,
basso,
INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
While the whole land is full of chimes
and carol*, tbe Presbyterian church makes
no special observance of Christmas ilay, and
the only recognition of the festival at the
Independent Presbyterian church today
will fje the sin/mg of tbe beautiful Christ
mas hyinn "Adeate Fidelis by the chorus
choir, and the anthem ”Bing and Rejoice,"
by Rarnby. at the evening service. Rev.
Hr. Pratt, of Louisville, will preach at both
morning and evening services.
ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH.
The fermon at Bt. Patrick's church will
lie unusually interesting and impressive.
Kev. Father Kennedy will celebrate his
first mass at 10 o'clock this morning. He
will be assisted by Vicar General Cafferty,
and Fathers Bazin and Quinlan as deacon
and sob-deacon. Dachauer's mass will be
sung for tile first time in Savannah under
tbe direction of Prof. A. E. Sebtiltze The
solo sopranos will lie Miss M. O'Bvrne,
Mrs. J. F. Crohan, assisted by Misses Grady
and Savarese.
The xoio tenor will be Mr. F. E Rebarer,
assisted by Messrs. Brooks anil O'Donovan.
The solo alto will be Miss G. O'Donahue,
assisted by Miss I. O'Byrne.
The sol<> im-A-ns will be Messrs. M. A.
O'Byrne and H. A. Dumas.
Miss Ida O'Byrne w-ill preside at the or
gan.
The following selections will lie given:
“Kyrie,” ‘“Gloria," “Credo," “Sanctus” and
“Agnus Dei,” from “Messe Bolemnelle’’ of
Louis Dachauer.
Benedictu* -'Violin solo, Professor Schiiltze.
Adeste Fidelis -Christinas hymn, Novello,
Offertory Ave Maria, by Owen: irio—Miss
O'Byrue and Mi-e-srs. Rebarer and O'Byrne.
Vespers and benedictions will lie celebra
ted at 4 o'clock by Father Kenneily. The
music will lie. “Dixit Dominus,'’ “Benedic
tns," Beatus Vir,” “Laudato Piteri” and
'“Laudato Dotmuum,” from Rosewig'j ves
pers.
Adeste Fidelis Novello
Salve Regnia Schmidt
Magnificat Mozart
O. Saiutavi*
Tan turn Ergo . Serge
CATHEDRAE OK BT. JOHN THE BAPTIST.
There will Is- no elaborate music at the
Cathedral. High mass will bo celebrated at
5 o'clock this morning by Kev. Father
Cafferty assisted by Fathers Colbert and
McConville a* deacons. Low mass will lie
naid at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 o'clock. At 10:30
o’clock solemn high mass wili be celebrated,
at which Welicr's mass in G will be sung
by the Cathedral choir under the direction
of H. J. Winkers, director, and Prof. Leo
Mehrtons, organist. Re/. Father McCon
ville wdl be the celebrant at this mass. At
4 o'clock vesjje.w will I<e sung. Bishop
Becker is North and is unable to reach here
in time to officiate at the Christmas cele
bration.
AT THE OTHER CHURCHES.
At Triuity Methodist, Wesley Monu
mental and First Baptist and First Presby
terian churches special Christmas service*
will be held. The Sunday school celebra
tion:; at Trinity and Wesley Monumental
and the First Presbyterian churches will be
Miecial feature* of interest. Tbe music at
the Baptist church will be by a quartette
choir and will be rendered with orchestral
accompaniment.
Christmas services will be held in nearly
all of the colored churches, and in a num
ber of them elaborate programmes have
been arranged.
THE CRIB AT ST. JOSEPH’S.
Lew Wallace's Picture of the Infant
Christ in the Manger.
At Bt. Joseph’s Infirmary the crib is pre
pared as an object lesson, teaching the old,
old story of Ohrietma* and the great gift
which is commemorated by the giving of
present*. The chapel is festooned with
wreaths of evergreen. A flourishing tree
stands to the r ght of the altar, while on the
left is realized the graphic picture by Gen.
Lew Walla,*, drawn in Ben Hur, of the
chilli in the manger. A stable is constructed
of rough board*, and the outside is eoverod
with evergreens. Within, the image of the
iufaut Christ lies upon straw in a common
manger, from which tbe ox and the ass are
picking the loose straw. The representa
tion is exceedingly realistic. The figures of
Joseph and Mary stand beside the manger
tenderly regarding the iufaut as it lies in its
lowly cradle.
At tbe further end a light glimmers
through the stall, illuminating the scene
and making all to stand out as a real picture
of that most Impressive time. The star of
Bothleberu is suspended by invisible wires
above the whole, and it* light falls about
the scene. An angel keeps guard over the
spot, and in its hand it bears a scroll on
which is written “Gloria in Excelsis.” The
crib was designed according to Sister Alice’s
conception of the picture fit Bon Hur, and
it is one of the prettiest and most realistic
picture* of its kind that was ever executed.
Tbe New Hotel Scheme.
The subscriptions to the new hotel fund
have reached $!*},.500 in stock and $50,000 in
bonds. The subscription* of four gentlemen
who are expected to put their uames down
early next week, will carry the stock sub
scriptions to about $llO,OOO. The pmjiose
is now to get $ 100,000 in stock.
Tbe gentleman who has interested himself
in the mutt r, nays he thinks there wifi tie
no difficulty in securing that sum. Of course
with that amount of stock there will fie no
fear that the bonds will not be subscribed
for.
Bucklen a Arnica Salve.
The best Halve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, totter, chapped hands, chilblains,
iviru* and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles, or uo pay required. It Is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cants per box. For sale
by Lippman Bros., druggists.
’j he Tybee Railroad.
The Tybee trains will continue to make
two trips daily between the city and the
island until Jan. 2. Bee schedule elsewhere.
THE MORNING NEWS; SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25. 1887.
FELL FROM A TRAIN.
Rev. T. T. Christian Severely Injured at
Marlow.
Rev. T. T. Christian met with a serious
accident yesterday at Marlow, station No.
2on the Central railroad. He left the
city on the morning train for Guyton to
arrange the jaixonage there for occupancy
by bis family this week.
The train stopped at Eden and having it
on bis mind that the next station was Guy
ton. as soon as the train slowed down be
stepped off. The stop at Marlow is very
short, and alimet before Mr. Christian had
discovered that he was at Marlow
instead of Guyton, the train started on.
It was moving slowly, and being anxious to
get to bG destination’ and return to Havan
nah In time to fill bis appointments to
day, he attempted to jump aboard.
As the trian passed the depot platform he
seized the hand rail of the last car and made
a spring for the steps. Just at that momeut
the train made a sudden start and Mr.
Christian lost his hold and fell back of the
car across the rails,just clearing the
wheels. He is a large man and he fell heav
ily, striking on the croas-ties. His hat saved
bis head, but his breast. M oulders and 0.. e
arm were severely bruised.
The accident was witnessed from the train
and the engineer was signaled to stop. As
soon a- possible the train slowed down and
Mr. Christian was lifted on board. He
complained of a soreness in bis back and
side, hut did not think at the time that be
was very much hurt. At Guyton he was
taken to the residence of Col.
R. J. Havant and Dr. Lawrence was
called in and made an examination of
his Injuries. The doctor said that no bones
had been broken, but the bruises were very
severe. Mr. Christian cam* down on the
afternoon train, and was taken to Trinity
parsonage, his present residence, where he
is attended by Dr. Purse. tie was resting
quietly last night, but will lie unable to fill
Ins appointments to-day. He was expecting
to remove to Guyton on Thursday, but his
mishap will probably detain feint ui Savan
nah for some time.
A BIG TUG AFTER THE RAFT.
Perilous Undertaking of a Vessel That
has Visited Savannah
’lTie Morse, the big tug that has gone In
search of ship builder James D. Leary’s
derelict f 150,000 raft that is afloat some
where in the Atlantic ex-can. has made only
one trip, says the New York Sun, and that
was to Savannah and back. • She started in
search of the raft, on Thursday night when
a gale was blowing off the New England
coast at the rate of 60 miles
an hour. The Morse is the
boss tug of America. She was
built in Batn, Me., and is 165 feet long, 31
feet beam, and 17 feet depth of hold. That
means that she is about 55 feet 1 nger than
the Cyclops and the Ocean King, the big
gest deep-water tugs in New York harbor.
She is commanded by Capt. A. C. Blair,
who is assisted by Pilot Hopkins. Exclusive
of Mr. H. R. Robertson, the patentee of the
raft, an<l Capt. Littlefield, the Morse's crew
i-onsists of twenty men. Her bunkers are
filled, and a portion of her decks are loaded
with coal, and she is pi-ovisioned for a sixty
da vs’ cruise.
Tne Morse is hired by tbe day by Mr.
Leary, with the understanding that Mr.
Morse, the owner of the tug. shall receive
additional pay. if his fearle** skipper finds
the big bundle of logs and tak.es it to New
York.
Mr. Robertson, who superintended the
construction of the raft, said that lie thought
it would hold together six months. Itcouid
not break in pieces all at once because of
its peculiar build. Tbe big logs
might gradually work out from the
centre of the mass, leaving a hollow
shell of light logs fastened together
by fifty-four tons of chain. The raft rolled
lens than a big ship, Mr. Robertson said,
and three days before the Miranda
nUmdoned it ( apt. Littlefield wac walking
on it. It was eminently a seaworthy raft.
There is not a stick in It less than 26 feet
long, and the biggest is the solid part of a
spruce tree, 74 feet long, 3J3 feet at the butt,
and 10 inches at the top, and worth $125.
MR RUSSELL’S RESIGNATION.
Judge Ferrill's Letter to His Former
Clerk -F E. rieilbach’s Appointment.
At the adjournment of the Court of Ordi
nary yesterday Mr. Phil M. Russell, Jr.,
who has efficiently filled the position of
Clerk for a number of years, tendered his
resignation in writing to Hon. Hampton L.
Perrill, to take effect Dec. 31. The resigna
tion was accepted ami Mr. F. E. Keilbach,
Deputy Clerk, was promoted to the clerk -
ship. Accompanying tbe acceptance of
Mr. Russell’s resignation was the following
very handsome reply:
Savan -ah. Ga.. Dec. 24, 18*7. Philip M. Rus.
sel. Jr., Esq., Clerk Court of Ordinary, Chatham
County. Georgia:
Mu Hear .s' ir: As there are but a few days
left before you take the responsible position ax
Deputy Clerk of tbe Superior Court of this
county. I take this opportunity to say that 1
congratulate Mr. Carr in securing the efficient,
able and competent Clerk of the Court of Or
dinary. To say that you have given me satis
faction thoroughly expresses my sentiments. I
sincerely trust that you will tie pleased, and 1
know # succeed, in your new field of labor
and that our personal as well as our business
relations will always be of the best and hap
piest.
1 send you a present which I trust you w-ill ac
cept with my kindest regards and my hspplext
wishes for a merry Christmas an! a happy New
Year, Sini-erely your frieud,
Hampton L. Fkriuix.
Ordinary Chatham county.
Mr. Russell will occupy the position held
by Mr. J. K. P. Carr before his election to
the Clerkship.
The Old Cemetery Election.
The committee of the County Commis
sioners appointed for that purpose will meet
some day this week to appoint managers
and list and tally sheet keepers for the elec
tion to held in regard to disposing of
tbe old cemetery. It Is probable that there
will be four t>aliot-boxes, so that there will
lie ample opportunity to poll a full vote.
The positions are already being eagerly
sought after.
Local Personal.
A. D. Kirby and wife, of Macon are at
the Pulaski.
Capt. W. W. Gordon has returned from
his trip to Mexico.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Parsons, of Augusta, were
at the Pulaski yesterday.
James S. Morris, of Atlanta, was regis
tered at the Pulaski yesterday.
Mr. H. M. Coiner, Jr., of the University
at Athens is homo for the holidays.
Miss Annie Comer is home from Lucy Cobb
Institute to spend the holiday vacation.
Mr. R. B. Rood, late of Jacksonville, Fla.,
has assumed charge ns manager of the Tele
phone Exchange here. Mr. Rood is said to
be oue of the best telephone meu in the
8 uth.
Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Com
paoy.
By a notice in another column it will be
seen that the above company has declared
a semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent.
To Consumptivee.
Or those with weak lungs, spitting of blood,
bronchitis, or kindred affect inns of throat
or lungs, send 10c. in stamps for Dr. R. V.
Pierce s treatise on these maladies. Address
the doctor, Buffalo, N. Y.
Will Keep Open Monday to Supply
Fireworks.
Messrs. Davis Bros, announce in our
special columns that their stores will be
kept open Monday to supply the want* of
all with Fireworks. Their stock is rapidly
iliminis’.itn? and they advise an early call.
CbtUr ti .. .m,l Mawes" Hutton .Shoes in bee
ami spring heel, cheap at Jl. at Nichols'.
SIFTINGS OF_CITY NEWS.
LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.
Dashes Here and There by the News
Reporters Yesterday's Happenings
Told In Brief Paragraphs—Pickings at
Police Headquarters.
The Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Com
pany has declarei a dividend of 3 per cent.,
payable on and after Jan. 1.
The Southern Express Company's office
will be kept open to-dav for the delivery of
Christmas packages The employes were
pretty well played out last night. after the
week's rush, but the company has a gt>r>d
deal of freight yet to deliver, and in order
to serve it* patrons it will complete deli very
to-day.
Officer S. Bavh tame over from Charles
ton yesterday with Frank McHugh, who
was captured in South Carolina two weeks
ago for stealing a rifle from the resident* of
\i . S. Cherry and vas held there to await a
requisition. McHugh worked for Mr.
Cherry, and watching hi* chance, slipped
into the house and took the rifle and a
cartridge box and escaped without being
detected. The rifle belonged to the estate
of the late J. J. Thomas. McHugh went to
Charleston, where he was arrest-d He de
nies that he stole the rifle, hut said that a
boy gave it to him to keep and had never
called for it. He washelged in jail here last
night to await trial.
RIVER AND HARBOR NOTES.
Happenings Among the Shipping and
Along the Wharvea,
The steamship Nacoochee while on her
way to sea Friday evening got aground
opposite Fort Oglethorpe. She was pulled
off on yesterday’s tide, and was moored to
the wharf of the Savannah, Florida and
Western Railway Company. She went to
sea in the afternoon.
The German bark Medusa was cleared
yesterday by the American Trading Society
for London with 1,700 casks of spirits tur
pentine. measuring sT.itM gallons, valued
at $30,350, and 331 barrels of rosin, weigh
ing 147,250 pounds, valued at $990; total
valuation of cargo, *3! .340.
Messrs. Strai-tian & (V>. cleared yesterday
the Britsh steamship Lake Nepigon for
Liverpool, via Brunswick, Ga, with 470
tons of phosphate rock, valued at S2,SJO,
and 407 sacks of cotton seed, weighing
.51,520 pounds, valued at $5OO, and 380
bundles of cane reeds, valued at $136; total
valuation, $3,45iV She will complete her
cargo at Brunswick, Ga.
DUNCAN O. ROSS’ OFFER.
He Will Wrestle Greek George for any
Stake From $1 to $l,OOO.
Duncan C. Ross, the famous mounted
swordsman and athlete, arrived in the city
yesterday. He was here five years ago and
wrestled the Frenchman, Theodore Bauer, at
the Theatre, and also gave an exhibition at
the Whitaker street base ball grounds. He
hail nottheu, however, entered the arena as a
swordsman. Now he is the acknowledged
champion of the worfd. He has retired
to some extent from the ring as a wrestler
and has devoted himself more to gladia
torial contests.
He is still the same Duncan O.Ross though
that he was five years ago and is ready
to meet Greek George or any other wrestler.
The Greek has been saying that he is anx
ious to meet Ross, but that the latter will
not meet him. Ross said last night that he
will match the Greek for any sum from *1
to $l,OOO to wrestle here this
week, Grawo-Roman, cat--h-as-catch
can, or any style that his
adversary may choose, anil he is ready at
any time to put up the stakes. He is not
afraid of the Greek and his tricks, but will
meet him osi any terms.
This means put up or shut up for George,
and as he has seemingly been very anxious
to meet Ross it is not unlikely that a
match will lie arranged.
In the live years since he was in Savan
nah Rois has grown considerably stouter,
aud his magnificent and powerful physique
marks him an adversary hard to meet. He
will remain in the city this week and pos
sildy next, during which time Greek George
will have an opportunity of meeting the
champion if he comes to terms.
Sergt. Walsh was somewhat, sore
yesterday from his tussle with the Greek
on Friday night, but an effort is being
made to arrange a sword-contest between
him and Ross. There are a number of
skilled swordsmen in the city and it is not
improbable that a contest may be arranged
during the week.
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY.
Some of the Good Things Oflfered For
the Holiday Feasting.
At James McGrath & Co.’s, their own
importation, rtiere is now in bond and in
stock 100 cases brandy, .50 baskets Piper
Heidsick champagne, 25 baskets Gold Seal;
Irish and Scotch whiskies, St. Croix and
Jamaica rum, imported gin in cases and
casks, veritable Liqueur Benedictine, im
ported cordials, etc.; W. T. Walter’s cele
brated Baker whisky; ports, sherries, ca
tawba, etc.; Edward A John Bushe’s bot
tled porter, Guinness’ stout, bass ale;
Ross’ Irish soda and ginger ale; bottled
beer of various brands; flouv by the car
load, together with a full line of imported
and domestic groceries, preserves, candies,
etc., too varied in assortments to mention.
James McGrath & Cos., 19 and Whita
ker street.
Ho for Tybee Island I
During the Christmas holidays until Jan
uary 2, two trains daily will leave the Sav
annah. Florida and Western Railway de
pot as follows:
STANDARD TIME.
I 9:30 A. M.
For Tybee.
j 3:00 P. M.
1 13:10 P. M.
From Tybee.
( 5:10 p. M.
Round trip tickets 50c., to be had at the
cigar store of J. B. Fernandez, corner Bull
and Broughton streets, or at depot. Oyster
Roasts, Clam Bakes and 'Coon and 'Possum
Hunts can lie arranged for upon application
to the hotel proprietor ou the island.
Cn as. O. Haines,
Superintendent and Engineer.
Savannah, Ga., Dec. 30, 1887.
New Year Presents.
With this notice we wish you all a merry
Xmas and a happy New Year. We appre
ciate the hearty support tendered us during
the year 1887. and shall always endeavor to
merit the patronage and respect of our citi
zens. We have a special shipment of ele
gant Pianos to sell for New Year presents.
We represent in this section the celebrated
Knalie, Kranich A Bach. Baus, Kstey and
Harrington Pianos, and the Estoy Organs.
Get our prices and terms.
Davis Bros.
Music All the Year Round.
Yes, not only for a year, butofor a life- 1
time. That’s what a Christmas gift of a
fine Piano or a Pallor Organ will bring.
And how easily an instrument can be
obtained. No nee 1 to pay cash down
for it. A mere trifle paid weekly or
monthly will secure a handsome new instru
ment from a reliable maker. Great iiulnce
tnrntn offered in our Christman I'in no and
Organ Hale. L. & B. 8. M. H.
You Can Buy
Nice Rice at 10c. a quart.
Okra and Tomatoes at 10c. per can,
Mixed Nut* at 13c. per pound,
Oandlesfrom 10c. to $1 per potmd.
Finest Table Butter BA-. per pound,
Good Roasted Rio Coffee 2ftc. per pound
Straps* linos.
Lebkuchen. Lebkiu.heii. at Strauss Bros.’
THE WEEK AT THE THEATRE.
“Dafrmar,” “The Planter's Wife" and
“Shadows of a Great City."
Louise Balfe will open the holiday week
1 at the Theatre with ''Dagmar” to-morrow
night and “The Planter’s Wife” Tuesday
night. Mils Balfe made her tirst appear
ance before a Savannah audience last sea
son, and she at onoe established herself as a
favorite. She appeared then in “Dagmar.”
Tbs plav is of the high emotional character
and belongs to the class of dramas pre
ferred by the Clara Morris school,
and Miss Balfe has made it
a specialty. In it she has made her greatest
success. It is not an exaggeration to bay
that as an emotional actress she compares
with Clara Morris, and her acting ap
proaches that of the celebrated mirtre** of
realism. She is strongly supported and her
Savannah engagement can hardly fail to
be other than a successful one. The re
served seat sale is now in progress.
Shadows of a Great City.
“Shadows of a Great City” will be the
attraction on Thursday , Friday and Satur
day nights and Saturday matinee. The
company will play the first part of the week
at Charleston. It is now playing in Rich
mond. The New York Star saj’s of the
piece that it is the handiwork of actors who
know an effective situation when they see
it, and how to work up one in a play. There
has probably never been a melo-drama writ
ten in which the strength of the plot was
better sustained and spread over the
whole action. It is American in every
respect, and the characters were drawn
from life by T. R. Shewed, it* author.
Miss Annie Ward Tiffany, George R.
Edesoru M ise Clyde Harroa, H. W. Her
man, W. W. Allen and others make the
strongest cast that ever appeared hare in
the piece. The scenery represents familiar
places in and about New York. The boat
house scene, view of Blackwell's Island, the
picture of East river, and the luxurious
Fifth Arenue apartments, are all very
striking in their respective wavs, and
placed Oil the large stage of the Bijou to
tb best possible advantage. The story
of the plot is interesting and romantic, the
dialogue natural and easy, all flue speeches
having been eliminated* and the sort of
words the people use having been substi
tuted.
Still They Come and Still They Go,
And that, too, on their merit*. One can
but express surprise at the immense busi
ness transacted at the Ludden & Bates
S. M. H., especially in their Piano and
Organ Department.
Every steamer comes ill heavily laden
with the leading makes for this well-known
House, and customers eagerly avail them
selves of an opportunity to secure the bar
gains offered.
Why is it? you ask. Well, the secret is
an open one, and here it is: They offer a
better Tin ho or Organ at lower prices and
upon easier terms than can be, had else
where, and if you want, to pay all cash
they allow a liberal discount from time
prices. Pianos on pay mentsof #2 50 weekly;
Organs, f1 25 weekly. Every instrument
warranted six years. A dollar for every
dollar invested; no misrepresentations;
courteous treatment; fair, square dealing,
etc., are some of the points to which they
owe their unparalleled success.
Busy as bees, and their sales of Pianos
and Organs, thus far, for holidays much
larger than'ever before. Time too precious
to s[)eod in condemning other makes than
those they handle. Instruments that will
not sell on their own merits cannot be
found in this reliable establishment.
Give them a call. It will pay you to do
so. Best instruments and money saved to
every purchaser.
Thousands of Pianos and Organs sold by
this House during the past eighteen years
still stand as creditable cards to both manu
facturers and the Ludden & Bates S. M. H.
We Bob Up Serenely.
The week after Christmas to some are
pleasant recollections of the day that has
passed : to other.- painful reminders of the
night that followed. Our ideas are suf
ficiently clear and collected to notice
that we have some stock left yet—notori
ously Overcoats. All know that our
severe t, meanest and rawest winter
weather is still ahead of us, therefore if
you need an Overcoat don't buy till you’ve
seen us. We can give you a pointer and a
bargain or so in these comfortable gar
ments. We can sell you an Overcoat at
just whatever price you want to pay, giv
ing good value in every case. A few
Smoking Jackets are left, a neat present
and a useful one at any season.
We have a good many broken suits that
we want to sell at “broken prices,” also a
large lot of odd garments, a coat here a vest
there, a matchless pair of pants, all our
best and most stylish goods, but we value
their room aliove their company. Our Fur
uisbing Department is yet complete, and the
many articles needed in a gentleman's ward
robe’can be had of us much under exclusive
“funds ing *1 ore” prices. Those who be
lieve in dressing nicely can suit themselves
from our handsome stock of tailor-fitting
suite at about the cost of “misfits” else
where. No time like the present Slack
trade makes low prices.
The Big Golden Arm,
Simon Mitchell,
159 Broughton street
Where Are You Going, My Pretty
Maid?
Going down to L. & B. S. M. H. to select
a Piano for my Christmas present. Haven't
you heard of their great Christmas Piano
and Organ Sale? Why, my papa says it*
too good a chance to be missed, and so ha is
going to give me the Piano I've wanted so
long, ana Lottie Smilesweet and Ethel
Brighteyes. and Jots of m v friends are going
to get Pianos too. But I'm going early to
make my choice before the best are sold.
The Place
To buy Candies, Nuts, Raisins, Apples, Oranges,
Cranberries, Citron and Currants, is at Strauss
Bros.’ _______
Infants' Kid Button with tassel, a bargain, at
50c., at Nichols'.
Elegant Pianos.
The finest and most beautifully finished
Pianos can be obtained at I>. & B. 8. M. H.
They are made by such manufacturers as
Chickering, Mason & Hamlin, Bent and
Mathushek. Low prices and easy terms at
our Grand Christmas Sale.
L. & B. S. M. H.
The judges at the Piedmont Exposition
decided that our Cooking Stoves and Ranges
were superior to all others.
We would call your attention to our Vol
cano Fur.;ace-, the most powerful heater,
aud cheaper than any other. \\ ould refer
to the following parties, who have them in
use: George Cornwell, Col. G. S. Owens,
Dr. W. S. Lawton, George Freeman, J. R.
Saussy, Dr. A. G. Bouton anti others.
Cornwell & Chi pm an.
Appel & Schaul still have their own Tail
oring Department on the second floor, in
order to make auy alteration necessary for
a perfect fit.
Imported Sherry, $3, Catawba Wine sl,
Old Duff Gordon Sherries from $3 to $4, at
D. B. Lester’s.
Joseph Rosenheim & Cos. are receiving
another large lot of Stacy, Adams &. Ca’s
celebrated Shoes, all styles.
Examine D, B. I jester’s stock and get his
prices before buying your groceries.
Candies.
This week we will make a very fine display of
Candies. Call and make your purchase* of us.
Strauss Bros.
Nichols has bailies' Button Shoe., ail widths,
A. B. C. U. aiid K prices $2 jd to is 50.
THE POPE’S JUBILEE.
The Lecture and Concert at the
Theatre This Week.
Throughout the Catholic world the occa
sion of the ‘ ’Golden J tibilee” of the Roman
Pontiff will be one of general rejoicing.
From all quarters of the globe cost y ; reg
ents are sent to the vicegerent as tokens of
filial love aud profound iepect for the high
ecclesiastical mguitary.
Savannah is foremost among the cities
in this country in making ai ran .ements
for the proper celebration of this event.
At a meeting held last Sunday at
the pastor’s residence of Sacred Heart
Church, it wa* unanimously agreed to have
the lecture uext Wednesday, as previously
announced by the Rt. Rev. Abbot lieo.
Haid. O. S. 8.. of Mary Help Abbey, N. C
The reverend gentleman da*‘acquit- *1 wide
spread reputation as a speaker and lecturer.
Choice music both vocal and instrumental
will add to the programme. A volunteer
choir, comprising some of Savannah's best
musical talent, will sing hymns suitable to
the occasion. The vocal chorus will lie ac
companied by Geek’s Orchestra supported
by other well-known musicians. This pro
gramme, carried out in the Theatre, during
a time genera!! v regarded as holiday week,
will uo doubt, do justice to the occasion.
Admis-ion tickets will be 50c. Reeenred
seats 25c. extra. The committee wi 11 devote
the net proceeds of the entertainment to the
benefit of the little church on the commons,
known as the Cbureb of the Sacred Heart.
Letter From Wm. H. aherwood.
Messrs. Chichering <f- Sou*—Gentlemen:
About two years ago 1 had occasion to use one
of your Concert Grand Pianos. At the time I
wa* so much impressed w iib its genera! excel
lence that I have continued using your Pianos
both for my conoerts ami fotj iny own private
use since.
This has been done with the greatest satisfac
tion to myself, and I can truly say that my de
cision has been justifies I by the results.
Your Pianos possess in a supsrkttivs deyree
all the exoelleuoe require 1 in a tir-t-class piano.
While retaining the wonderful singing quality
for which the Chicicering Piano ha- always been
so justly celebrated, and has held the higbesi
position in the art industries, you have gained
the maximum of power, still retaining the even
balance of the scale throughout all the registers.
These qualities combined with the perfection
of the action aud general mechanism have
placed your Pianos in uiy estimation at the
head of the Pianos of the dav. and enable me
to say with enthusiasm that I prefer them to
anv other make.
[SignedJ WM. H. SHERWOOD.
September 1, 1887.
1887 Gutman’s 1888
At last the ball season has opened, aud tve
are fully prepared.
For Balls and Germans we have just re
ceived all the newest evening shades in Un
dressed Gloves in all lengths-, also evening
shades in Silk Mitts.
Elegant novelties for the hair in Rhine
stone Pins, Pendants and Ornaments. Re
member new Lace Flouncings arriving
every week. Gutman’s.
No New Tiling.
The celebrated Knabe Pianos, manufac
tured at Baltimore. Md., are nearly fifty
one years old. They are considered by mu
sicians to lie the best “all-round” Pianos now
before the public. They are used by lead
ing people all ever the country. They are
made in Squares, Uprights and Grands.
They have no fancy exaggerated prices. A
good, hone-t price for a good, honest instru
ment. We buy them for cash, saving all
discounts, and sell them at factory prices,
either for cash or on the installment plan.
Old instrument* taken in exchange. Get
our prices and terms. Davis Bros.
The Effect of Warm Days and Cool
Nights.
A leading physician writes that he has
noticed warm days and cool nights always
affect the bowels, and suggests some pre
■ tentative remedy. I)r. Biggers’ Huckie
bery Cordial is the one.
READ IT.
An Advertisement From the Crockery
House of Jas. S. Silva 4c Son.
We wart everybody to come and see us
this week. We have Christmas presents
suitable to all.
RARE POTTERY AND PORCELAINS,
Bisque Figures and ornaments, Vases of
rich and beautiful designs.
ARTISTIC GLASSWARE.
Richly cut and engraved Goblets, Tum
blers, Wine Glasses, Decanters, Pitchers;
also in all colors, elaborately decorated.
DINNER SETS.
We offer a very neat and serviceable Bet
from sl2 to S3O; fine sets $35 to $l5O. Fish
and Game Sets, Tea Sets, Chamber Sets,
etc., very low.
CARVING SETS.
Rogers’ Knives and Forks, Spoons, Fish
and Pie Knives, Game Carvers, etc.
LAMPS.
Student Lamps, Piano Extension Lamps,
Parlor Hanging and Standing Lamps. Use
ful and ornamental, etc.
, Jas. 8. Silva & Sox.
China and Glass, 140 Broughton Street.
Williams & Hoyt’s Misses’ and Children’s
Spring Heel Shoes can be had only at Joseph
Rosenheim & Co.’s.
Joseph Rosenheim & Cos. have just re
ceived another lot of those celebrated s,’>
Shoes, in Congress, Bals and Button.
I Julies' Imperial French Kid Button, best in
the city at ?2, at Nichols'.
Misses’ and Children’s School Shoes, the
best in the city, at lowest prices, at Rosen
heim’s Shoe Store.
Boys’ Hats, latest styles and prices, reason
able, at Nichols’.
Wright & Peters’ Ladies’ Fine French
Kid Shoes can only be found at Joseph
Rosenheim & Co.’s.
Joseph Rosenheim & Cos. have the reputa
tion ot keeping the best makes of Shoes at
lowest prices.
Patent Leather Pumps and Congress
Gaiter*. fop balls and hops, just received at
Rosenheim’s Shoe Store.
Those Toy Pianos
Make the little ones happy. Don’t tell the
Children vou can’t alTord to buy one. Only
$1 50 to t'.', buys a handsome Square or Up
right, made strong and durable, never need
tuning. L& B. S. M. H.
A-sc. Children’s Undershirt for 10c. at
>v eisbem’s.
C.’k, Pine and Light wood,
F°r sale by R. 11. Casseis, iwuer Taylor
and Last Broad streets. Telephone No. 77.
Let her go, Murphy, it’s got a wooden foot!
Complete line of Cbevoit Suits, sacks and
cutaways, at Appel & Schaul’s, One Price
Clothiers,
Oak, Pine and Llghtwood
For sale by R. B. Casseis, corner Taylor end
East Broad streets. Telephone No. 77.
Joseph Rosenheim & Cos. make a specialty
of Misses’ and Children's Spring Heel Shoos.
Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Velvet and Cloth
Embroidered Slippers, just received by Jo
seph Rosenheim & Cos.
Maple, New Orleans and Georgia Syrup
at R. B. I/wter’s.
J f sepb Rosenheim & Cos. are solo agents
in Savannah for Hlacy, Adams &. Cos. and
I sylor & Carr's Gentlemen's Kino Shoes.
Inunep.se variety of handsome Curistmas
Uoods at Weisbciu'g.
LUDDEN .t IJ4ITA-. \?. -/.
MONDAY,
Dee.
We shall be pleased to see any
of our friends who may
wish to avail themselves ot
the opportunity of purchas
ing Holiday goods.
The day being a legal holiday, our emujoyes
will indulge in a day of much
needed rest; but in the forenoon
we shall manage to have
our store open, and will
make one delivery.
W b after many rare bargains, and stiU
have an elegant assortment of goods.
A Merry Christmas to AIL
FURNISHING GOODS.
FINE HATS,
Shirts anil Neckwear.
THE MOST ELEGANT LINE OF SCARFS
EVER SHOWN IN THIS CITY—CONSIST
ING OF FOURIN HANDS AND
TECKS—MADE UP IN FINE GROS
GRAIN AND WATERED SILKS.
Silk Mufflers and Handkerchiefs in beautiful
pattern*. DENT S FINE KID GLOVES, plain
and embroidered. CHILDREN'S KID ANDFUR
TOP Gloves. SMOKING JACKETS-new and
stylish. Lyons’ Fine Umbrellas—in Silk and
Gloria Cloth—Gold and Silver Heads.
Men's Shaving Cases and Dressing Cases.
Our New Pique Frodt and Embroidered. Full
Press Shirts, and Eetegant evening colors, in
Kids, and White Lawn Ties.
Camel* Hair Underwear, and Chamois Skin
Jackets—A ir Pillows and Rubber Coat* in ratio*
ty. Everything Stylish—and good quality.
At LaFAR’S
29 Bull Street.
toys!
ha round In
every family and'may ba obtained from all Toy
;dtaalera, Station*!* and Educational Profit*. Th
will be tom aided (rails on appuoaQoa to
F AD. RICHTER & Cos.
ffIOTTOMLjin BROADWAY or LQXDQIYR.C-.-
RAILWAY place. PENCHURCfi STREET.
CORSETS,
STOVES.
Reed i Barton’s Silver-Plated Spoons,
Knives, Porks, Etc.
WADE & BUTCHER’S FINE RAZORS,
AMO—
KAMTFE 8 SAFETY PATENT ENGLISH AND
AMERICAN CARVERS AND STEELS,
SCISSORS, POCKET KNIVES, Etc.
LOVELL & UTTIMORE,
Dealers in Bathroom Oil Heaters, House
Furnishing Goods and Hardware,
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