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75 Ivoxes Florida Oranges, 25 bum-k Apples. 2 tons of Candies A Fine
Confectionery. 50 boxes Raisins. 2.<«s> [tonnes Aborted Nuts. MALAGA
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•STALL THE DELICACIES*
SPSF'ALL THE DAINTIES*
Dressed Turkeys. Norfolk Oysters. Fke 1 White Shad daily. Fire Works !
FIREWORKS! Everything FRESH. Prices way down yonder! Fine
Rich Fruit Cake. AST Fresh kreiute everyday. WT A perfect BONANZA
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’ROUND ABOUT,
City Notes, and News From This and
Adjoining Counties.
A MERKY CSMSTWASf
A merry t^ri.tmvu.r' fftr ttnd WM«
Keely Co.’s store will be closed to-
duy on account oi holiday.
8. B. Hawtell made n flying trip to
Macon yesterday afternoon.
There will be n Hunduy school tree
at DeVotie Chapel tonight.
John W. Warde has returned from
un extended trip in the West.
The meeting of council was post¬
poned fro hi last Tuesday till Friday
night, v
Whlteiy KincniiNeft yesterday for
Atlanta, where he will Bpend a day
or so.
Miss Leila Richardson fa^nlr’s is spending
the holidays with her family
in this city.
The Mayor states that fireworks
and eggnogg go for oil they are
worth today.
Bryant W. Collier is spending sev¬
eral days with his father and family
in this city.
W. 1). Randall came up from Sa¬
vannah yesterday to spend a few
days of Christmas here.
Miss Mary Lou Williams, of Luth¬
erville, is visiting relatives and
friends in this city.
There will be ser v ices at the 1’res¬
hy terinn, Methodist and Episcopal
churches this morning.
Mr. and Mrs. P. S. Par in alee and
family, of Anniston, Ala., arrived
yesterday and are visiting Mrs. M. J.
Camp.
MisB Neva Alexander, of Thomns-
ton, who has been visiting friends in
this city, returned home yesterday
afternoon.
it. M.McCnslan.of Greenville,spent
yesterday in this city, on his way to
Laurens, S. where lie will spend
some t ime.
W. J. Kincaid and Seaton Grant-
land left for Atlanta yesterday after¬
noon to be present at the funeral of
Mr- Grady today.
Miss Pearl Reece, of MarshallviUe,
spent yesterday with Miss Willie
Sawtell in this city. She was return¬
ing home from LaGrange, where she
has been attending college.
Mrs. A. A. Snider went to Brooks
Station yesterday to attend the wed¬
ding of Miss Nannie Gable, daughter
of Dr. X. Gable, to Hilary Henderson,
which took place last night.
E. E. Lower, the telegraph opera¬
tor of the G. M. & G. RR.,in this
city, has charge of the office at \\ ootL
bury for a week during the absence
of Mr. Autrey, the operator at that
place.
It might lie a good idea to take up
n collection for the poor at the differ¬
ent churches this morning. It would
give some mi opportunity to con¬
tribute who might not otherwise
t lank of it
The Christmas trees at St.George’s
church and nt the Greys Armory
last night were each very pleasant
affairs and caused much happiness
to the children of the two Sunday
schools.
The ten given to Miss Fanny Holt
of Macon, nt the residence of Col. \\ .
E. H. Searcy on Monday night was
one of the most elaborate and per¬
fectly appointed affairs ever seen in
Griffin. With n house splendidly
adapted for entertaining, the most
affable and courtly of hosts and a
bevy of hostesses whose brilliancy
would be confusing were they less
kind, the evening was made to pass
most pleasantly for the dozen couples
present.
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a SULLIVAN'S “(JON-
IIA I,IK US' WEtl RECEIVED.
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| A Whimsical Plot and Simple Mu.l.,
* The Composer Having Returned
to Hie fCarlier Style.
Gilbert & Sullivan’s new opera,
‘The Gondo'iers, or the King of Bar
ataria,” was jJroduced at the Savoy
theatre, London, on Saturday night.
The whimsicality of the plot com¬
pares favorably with the beet of its
predecessors from Gilbert’s pen, says
a cablegram. The story runs thus:
Donno Caseida, daughter of the
Duke of I’lazu Toro, a grand but im¬
pecunious Spanish hidalgo, has been
betrothed ut the early age of six
months to the infant King of the Is¬
land of Barataria.
The island is torn by religious ami
social dissension, and to insure the
safety of the infant heir to the throne,
Don Alhanfora del Boler, Grand In*
(juisitor o! Spain, abducts him and
places him under the care of a Vene¬
tian goudolier, who, blessed with a
baby of his own, and cursed by an
insatiable love of ardent liquor,
mixes the royal and plebeian infants
so hopelessly that nobody can tell
which is which except their nurse.
A PERFECTLY LOVELY LADY.
As she, at the moment when the
curtain arises on ths first act, is the
wife “of a highly respectable brigand,
who carries on an extensive practice
in the mountains around Cardova,”
and as both of the possible monarefis
huve complicated matters each by
getting married toachariningyoung
lady of his own apparent rank, just
at the moment when the old Don
brings his daughter to Venire to rati¬
fy her marriage and as furthermore
the daughter profoundly objects to
the whole arrangement and has se¬
cretly betrothed herself to Luiz, the
only man who continues to follow
his father’s fortunes—he is referred
to by the aged noble ns his suite-
matters are in a high state of com¬
plication.
THE HAPPY TERMINATION.
However, by the sagacity of Don
Alhambra del Bolero a modus viven-
di is arrived at, both gondoliers sail
away to Barataria, and establish a
joint empire, like a kind of regal
Siamese twins. There wives and
their affianced bride follow them and
confusion grows worse confounded,
until at last Inez, the nurse, puts in
appearance, and declares that Luiz
is real King of Barataria.
This condition of course brings
things to the general condition of
satisfaction and content indespensi-
ble nt the conclusion of every well
conducted comic opera. The two
gondoliers retain their brides, and
Donna Casilda marries Luiz, whom
she lias loved in his days of poverty,
and with him ascends the throne of
Barataria, amid the acclamtions of
the delighted people.
DANGEROUS DPT SUCCESSFUL.
Upon this sufficiently simple and
unpretentious theme Gilbert lias
woven a bewildering embroidery of
complicated fun. The plot stands
still altogether, for at least half an
hour in the second act. to provide
room for the introduction of a series
of frolics, a dangerous experiment,
indeed, for most authors to make,
but one which was in this case en¬
thusiastically ratified by the delight¬
ed audience, who screamed over every
sally and missed the suspended ac¬
tion so little that but for Sir Arthur
Sullivan's firmness in refusiug would
have encored every song and dance.
In the music of “The Gondoleri”
Sullivan has returned somewhat to
his earlier manner. It is simple and
less complicated than his later
work. The orchestration is perfect
throughout, and once or twice falls
little short of the marvellous in its
dexterity, notably iu the quartet in
second act. “In a contemplative
fashion ,’’ in which the two gondo
liers and their brides give vent to
the mingled feelinge of rage and ten¬
derness which fills their bosoms on a
review of the exasperating dilemma
into which their marriage has
[dunged them.
Again, in Don Bolero’s song,
“There lived a king," the wholeseries
of musical jokes went off successfully,
like a lot of symphonic fire-crackers,
without disturbing the sober melody
of t he main theme.
A CAPTIVATING QUARTET.
The entire house was enraptured
with the quartete, in which Geraldine
Ulmer sangpof the delight of being a
regular she\waS royal queen, the chorus, in
which assisted by Jessie
Bond, UourtirePounds and Barring¬
ton, running ns follows -
Oh 1 . ' tis a glorious thing, I Ween,
To be a regular royal queen;
No half-and-half affair, I mean,
But a right down regular royal queen.
An encore was demanded with tre¬
mendous vim, even the stalls and
boxes assisting in the uproar. An at¬
tempt was made to satisfy the bouse
with the last verse. The bouse
would not have it, Bad from all quar¬
ters rose the cry, ‘‘AH of it wanted J
We must have it!" The bouse pe-
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Christmas ^r\gel<y bells are ^ii\gi(\<j liixgn^gT^
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T&Say i|way tNefivior’5 all lf\ouqhft of borr sadi\e^. v
PreaK % Happy. out ii\ ior\^ lappYjr\on\. of gladi\e^.
eived the desired Award for its exer-
tions j
Altogether it was a most mentor-|
able evening of complete triumphs
for author, musician and artists
Epoch.
The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch in the life of the individual. Such a re¬
markable event is treasured in the memory
and the agency whereby the good health has
been attained is gratefully bt
it is that so
trie Bitters. So many teel they
torution to health, to the use of the Great
Alterative and Tonic. If you are troubled
with any disease of Kidneys, Liver ver or Stom
aeh, of long or short standing ig you yn will surely rely
find relief I by by use of Electri "’Uters. Sold at
50c. and f I per bott le at H. Anthony's
Drugstore.
ORIGINAL OP “EDITO : HOLDFAST."
Charles Ucaile'a “Put Yourself lu HI*
Place” a Real History.
[Speehd Correspond mce.]
Sheffield, England, I he. 15. — Few
English novels, barring thi se by Dickens,
have been more widely rea i and admired
in America than “Put Yourself in His
Place” by Charles Reade. ) doubt wheth
er it is generally understoc d that the ex
citing, sensational events in .the story
are not only founded on facts, but, in
many instances, are exact reproduction?
of occurrences in this town many year?
ago. Take the great flood, which Mr
Reade described so vividly—the aecounl
in the book is an accurate record of what
happened here some years before the
story was written. Sheffield is the scene
of the story wherever labor troubles are
dealt with.
Besides the main incidents at least one
of the important characters has a coun¬
terpart in real life. Everybody remem¬
bers and admires the independent young
editor, “Holdfast.” Ilis real name was
William Leng, and be still lives and is
the editor of The Sheffield Telegraph.
Years ago the queen, in recognition of
his distinguished services to politics,
made him a knight, so that he is now
Sir William Leng. lie continues his in¬
dependent work, and his pen today is no
leas vigorous than it was when Reade
told about it. A regular feature of his
paper is a letter to the editor over tiie
signature “Areturns." Sir William him-
self is “Arcturus,” and everybody knows
it, but by means of the letter he gives a
freer vent to his opinions as a man than
he might care to express as an editor.
A brother of Sir William, Joint Leng,
edits a powerful paper in Scotland. It
is said that no two men could be more
unlike. In physical appearance there
is no suggestion of brotherhood. Men-
tally they are vigorous ami aggressive,
but while Sir William is a deeply grained
Conservative, not to say a rank Tory,
John is the broadest kind of a Liberal.
They are radically opposed to each other
on all political questions. Moreover, John
smokes almost incessantly and Sir Will-
iam abhors tobacco. John Leng was
elected to parliament last September as a
Gladstonian. His personal strength v, as
so great that the Conservatives made no
more than a formal opposition.
Frederick R. Burton.
HINTS TO HOUSE BUILDERS.
Sound Sense tor Those Who Wish to Have
Their Own House,
[Special Correspondence.]
Indianapolis, Dec. 26.— No one should
ever build a frame house without cover-
ing the outside walls with sheathing and
paper as well as with weather boarding,
No one can afford to build a home with¬
out such protection from the heat and
cold. There are other things which may
be omitted and pay. for the cost of
sheathing and paper.! Parts of the
building may be omitted which may be
added to it in time. For instance, color-
ed glass, outside or ihside shutters or a
porch.
In making a contract for a house it is
well to bear in mind that a bond or a
contract will not supply the deficiencies
of knowledge or good intentions. If a
builder does not know how to do good
work a bond or a carefully prepared
contract will not supply the deficiency.
If his intentions are not good such in¬
struments may save a certain amount of
money . but not worry and vexation.
A shingle roof will last ——--------■ twenty-five or —
thirty years if carefully put on. To be
thus lasting its pitch should be not less
than thirty.five degrees, and the shingles
should be dipped in oil, paint or stain
before being put on. The sheathing on
which they are placed should be open as
to the joints, so that the air may have
access to them from beneath. Where
the sheathing is tight they become damp
and soon rot. There should be two nails
to each shingle, and » shingle sixteen
inches in length should show four and a
half ^ inches to the ________ weather.
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It does mqre harm than good, to paint
sumgies arnv tneyintee ,*'n appfiea.
The reason of tins is that a ridge of
paint i 3 necessarily fortped next to the
[, utt of t j, e shingles, and thus forms a
receptacle for moisture, which causes
*’ the • shingle to rot next to the butt butt r,f of fi>« the
one above. labor;
Hard wood floors do not save
they require a great deal of mopping is
and scrubbing, than which there no
more tiresome work. Hard wood floors
which are mostly covered with rugs are
more attractive. Their extended use
cannot give general satisfaction. They
mav halls, be used for vestibules, reception pantries
dining rooms, kitchens,
and bathrooms. In In the the dining room In
use is not always satisfactory. thought
the kitchen nothin- else is to be
of unless it he liiie.deuin, and in the
bathroom a hard weed floor is altogether
proper. L. H. Gibson.
CHRISTMAS MORNING.
OWN the stairs the maiden
leaps,
Down the polished, oaken
stairs,
Leaves the chamber where
she sl*?§ps, Christmas
Undisturbed by
cares.
Down the stairs the maiden
springs,
Not a doubt bee: clo\BIs her brow.
Joyously her young voice rings,
“What has Santa brought i
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j Down the cold and barren stairs.
j Leaves the room in which she sleeps,
Full of childish, Christinas cares.
On the stairs the maiden stands,
Fearing further down to go.
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Trembling are ber lips and hands,
‘ Has Old Santa been below!"
llucklen’s Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve in the world for Cuts-
Braises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rbenm, Fever
Sores. Tetter, ’d allS Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and a aT " * kffi ‘ Enqdions, and positive¬
ty ly cores cores Piles Piles or no pay frequired. It is guar
ted to gives perfect satisaction, or money re
funded. Price 25 cents jier box. For sale by
E. R. Anthony.
Necklaces and Bracelets.
New.and beautiful sty Ire at A.
Lowerexamine them.
8oiid Hold Goods.
A. Lower has the finest stock of
Solid Gold Goods this year that be
hnS ever handled. Gall and see them.
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NOVELTY CO.
and BOV
A OHABTaiH’OAK. TO SAVE MONEY?
DO YOU WANT
Cil ,, Silv.TAar f, China, Crocker,, Lorn,., etc. Mare bu,i„^
J. W. SPABivS, Manager. -0
onstanfly. '
Ail stylesnw goods arriving
POSE DRUGS ANO pRUC oversold in SUNORlES Griffin, «■
At prices below anything
In Bills, ami all Ms Guarantee! as ReM. <■
^Special attention given to customer* who desire to pay their bills.
Respectfully. N*B--------- DREWRY.
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Practical Jeweler and Dealer* ii Dirts, tenths
jewelry, clocks, &c.
Special attention given to Repairing. 20 Hitt Street GRIi FIR, GA
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Special Inducements
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Family Groceries Of M Kinds.
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Have on hand large stock all grades Flour, and Corn, Feed and Seed
Oats, Bran, Hay, Salt, and a full line Sugar,Coffee, Tobacco, etc.
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S. 3 VL. Perdue
‘25c. 35c.
For China Doll, N inches For Bisque Head Doll, 12 Tor Bisque Head Doll, with
high. inches high. teeth and buckskin body, 12
inches high.
75c. 10c. 5c. and 10c.
Mix Doll, 211 inches For CMldro’s Tea Sets. For Children’s Illustrated
For Story Books.
high.
bawawese
pedfR, Musical Instruments, Pianos and Organs. "
DEANE & HEFE.
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Christmas - Goods,
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J. I). HO .
A Card. 1
Editor News. — I notice that an
article has appeared in public print
stating that while under the influence ,
of whisky 1 had accidentally or other -1
wise shot my wife. I ask you to,
state that 1 was not under the in¬
fluence of whisky and that, as my
wife stated to her physician that I
called in, it was an unavoidable acei
dent which I sincerely regret.
W. G. Spruce.
Nearly all colds are slight, at first, but their
tendency is to so lower the system that the
sufferer becomes a ready victim to any prev-
a lent disease. The nee of Ayer e ( herry Pec
toral, in the beginning of a cold, would guard
against this danger.
Jewelry l
There is nothing so mneb appre¬
ciated as a fine piece of Jewelry.
Everything in this line can be found
at A. Lower's.
Watches !
Give your boy or girl, your hus¬
band, wife, sweetheart, brother or
sister a Fine M atch for a Christmas
presint. The best and cheapest at
A. Lower’s.
Sparring Match Tonight.
Sparring Exhibition between Ez-
zelle, of New Orleans, and Uomors, of
New York, at the Opera House. Ad¬
mission 50c.
Diamonds!
A fine iiue of Diamond Rings and
Ear Rings at A. Lowers—the hand¬
somest' Christmas present in the
world.
How to Get fVlutl Von Want.
If you want a Lot,
If you want Board,
If you want a Store,
If you wont Rooms,
If you want a House,
If you want a Tenant,
If you want a Boarder,
If you want to Lend Money,
Ifyou want to Borrow Money,
If you want to Sell Buy Anything, Anything,
If yon want to
Advertise in the News and Sun.
Those who have tried will tell you
that it pays. v tf.
The beet plane to take your meals during
Christmas Holidays ie at Dock Ison's.
Oysters, all styles.
Fish, different lflnds. Toast.
Partridge, Broiled or Fried, on
Game, &, when in t th the Market
Steak, best in in the the market.
Ham and Eggs.
Meals-at all hours. Good cooking and
prompt attention.
Buy your Christmas brands Liquors at Dock Brandy, Ison V.
All the different of Whisky,
Rum, Wines, Keg and Bottle Beer, Scotch
and Pale Ales, etc. Fine imported Cigars.
Fi?e Pool and Billiard Tables.
Give him a call.
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the world, and th* advantages it offers to be
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