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8 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, SAVANNAH, .... GEORGIA 1 . . J '3 DAVIS BROS. MIIS BROS. K N A B KNABE PIANOS P I A N O DAVIS BROS