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D RYGOGDS A. DICKSON & CO. "TRADE PALACE." ARE NOW OFFERING GOOD DRESS CALICOES at 5c. GOOD FELT SKIRTS at 35c, 60c. & 75c. GOOD HALF WOOL DRESS GOODS at 12Jc CHILDRENS' WOOL HOSE at 6c., 8c & 10c. LADIES' WOOL HOSE at 8c, 10c. & 12c ALL WOOL SHAWLS at $2.25, $250 & $2.75. GOOD CLOAKS at $4.00, $5.00 & $6.00. BED COMFORTABLES at $1.25 & $1.50. MENS' MERINO UNDERWEAR at 25c COTTON FLANNELS and ALL WOOL FLANNELS. LADIES' HATS. Trimmed a" d Un trimmed, at just half the old prices. Tbia month we will offer bargains in all Goods. A. DICKSON & CO. 26 and 28 West Washington St. OLD " TRADE PALACE" 8TORE. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Suitable for all. Father, Mother, Slater, Brother, Uncle, Aunt, Cousin and Lover, at the FMAMTylACY OF Louie Eichrodt, (Successor to J. B. Sill.) 99 II7DIANA AVENUE. AT DOWN TOWN PRICES PRESCRIPTIONS Drugs and Medicines, a specialty. Choice Ciejs, Pure Wines and Liquors. Our EXQUISITE PERFUHES are nn rivalled by any In the market for DELICACY and INTENSITY of ODOB. TOILET SETS and VASES,.;-... TOILET SOAPS and TOILET POWDERS, ELEGANT CUT OL ABS BOTTLES, HANL and STAND MIRRORS. Also a large assortment of CLOTH, HAIR, TOOTH, NAIL, 8HAVINO and SHOE BRUSHES. " Do not fall to see our Magniflcant DRESSING CASES, WORK BOXES, CIGAR CASES and FANCY BOX STATIONARY, act ANYTHING. EVERYTHING, usually kept In a CLASS DRUG H0U8E, Äßemember the place INDIANA 99 AVENUE Cor. Vermont. TO SUBSCRIBERS. If yon fitll to receive your paper, nollfy tbia office at once. To Subscriber If you see a blue mark on your paper, know' that your time is up, and that your rarer will be discontinued unless vou nav op. The blue mark will not be used for sub scribers in the city of Indianapolis; they will be regularly visited by a collector. It is for all outside of the city. B. Benj. Pelham, Esq., of 210 Congress street, South East, is the authorized agent of the Leader in Detroit, Our Detroit friends will oblige us by giving their sub scriptions to -Mr. Pelham at once. Editor Leader. CITY NEWS. Louis Eichrodt, druggist, 99 Indiana avenue, Officer Temple is on duty again. He now has the day run, having changed with officer Hart. The "Captain" is the best cigar in the market, bold by Wm. Bell, at 60 West Market St. Go to Billy Bell s, CO West Market St., and try his Diamond Crown cigar. Pure Havana filler. Look out for the "white kid" and ''spike tail gang" next Saturday. They will be out in full force. A number of young folks met at Miss Jennie Pickets last Friday evening where egg nog and dance was all the rage. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of St. Mary street gave a grand party last Wednesday evening. The guests tripped the light fantastic until broad daylight. Mr. James Edward Hall a teacher in the Craw fords ville public schools, has been spending the vacations with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hall. The Sisters of Charity will have a public installation of officers next Tuesday evening, Jan. 4, at Vermont Street Church. All are invited to attend. The Christmas Tree at Simpson's Chapel, Monday evening, was grand; all decorated with beautiful presents to such as would make both the young and old happy. Mrs, Isaac, of 200 West Second St., was the recipient of several valuable presents for Christmas; among which were a nice set of lamkins, which were both valuable and neat. Rev. A. J. Ferguson, who was taken from a train at the Union Depot, and sent to the Asylum for the insane, about three weeks ago, has so far recovered his mental and equilibrium, that he will be dismissed from that institution in a few days. Toilet sets 1 Toilet sets! Toilet sets. Fertig Drug Store, 52 Indiana ave. Mr. and Mrs. Harris, of 20 Athon St, entertained quite a number of friends ip a social party; among whom were the following: Mr. Chas. Lanier and wife, Mr. James Per er, Mr. Joseph Wisdom and wife, Mr. Henry Kudd and wife, Mr. Simon West and wife, Miss Ella Jones, Miss Maria Coward, Miss Quin of North Illinois, Mr. Gabriel L. Jones, Miss Anna Tasker, Miss

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Georgia West and Mr. Samuel Spencer wera present and enjoyed the supper greatest, and only regret that there are not more Mr. and Mrs. Harrises. We surrender much pav this week to notices of holiday festivities. Some of the boys were "awful tired" last Saturday night. Too much Christmas. Oh, how pretty I That new box paperat Fertig's Drug Store, 52 Indiana ave. James II. Thomas and Edward Cooper have been added to the local repertorial btaff of the Leader. To those desiring to hold a Colored Convention at Washington about the time of tbe inauguration we are inclined to sav, "Don't." The wife of Rev. Singleton, who died Wedesday morning, will be burricd on Sabbath. We sympathize deeply with the Elder in his great bereavement. The usual routine of "swearing off" will bo gone through with to-day by the many who for the past 35 days have been toying with the ruby. We heard a party of young gents very anxiously inquiring what places the "ruby" would be served tc-day. ''Water colors" will be given a wide berth. Get your girl an elegant box of paper at Robt. Fertig's Drug Store, 52 Indiana ave. Judging from the state of the weather tor the last week, we infer that old man Hiems "got chuck full" of "Jersey lightning Christmas day and has been wandering around in search of something to "sober up" on.

Notwithstanding the severety of the weather for the last week, so well has Capt. Harvey, Town ship Trustee, managed the poor department, that there has been no cases of suffering so far. Miss Susie M. Lamb and Mr. Thomas White were united in wedlock Thursdav evening at the residence of the groom's mother on Blackford street. May they live long and prosper is the earnest wish of the Leader. Just heard from Tom Harris Virginia City, Nevada, he writes, that the doctors had given up all hopes of saving him. he had Albumenaria in the worst form, was induced to try Spring Blossom he is now bossing his stamping mill as usual. Trices 50c, trial bottle 10 cts. Mr. Frank Harvev, youngest son of Dr. T. B. Harvey, of North Delaware street, was drowned one week ago yesterday near Cambridge, Mass. Y hue out skating he went through the ice and before assistance could reach perished. The deceased was a member of the junior class at Harvard. To the people that wish to attend the night school, schools will be re-opened at Nos.23 and 24, corner on Howard and West Sts., January 3, 1831, and afford a splendid opportunity for those that can't attend day school to get an education. Turn out and appreciate the schools, as it will only cost you a little time. A very pleasant entertainment was given last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Benj. Thornton by Miss Lucy Brooks and others for Miss Metzger of Franklin who is visiting in the city. Quite an assemblage of friends was present and the eve ning was very pleasantly passed in social games and friendly chat. After partaking of an elegant lunch the party dispersed well pleased with their treat. Master Richard W. Thompson, one of the most intelligent colored boys in tbe city, will be a candidate for tbe position of page in one of the houses of the legislature. Willie is honest, upright, intelligent, ambi tious and quick he is the son of a minister who died some years ago, and struggles manfully to help support a widowed mother. A fatter appointment can not be made. 1 he Leader will vouch for Willie. Christmas presents at from ten cents to J10 at Fertig's Drug Store, oJ Indiana avenue. Kev. J. M. Townsend, Secretary of the Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church, preached at Bethel Church last Sabbath evening. By those who heard the sermon it wa3 pronounced one of the finest the Eldei ever made. At the close of the sermon the Elder gave a very interesting talk of his trip to Indian Territory, an account of which was crowded out this week. Elder Townsend leaves in a few days for Georgia and other southern States, to be gone some months. The Elder promises to give the readers of the Leader the benefit of his observations. For Sale. A first-class barber shop. Good stand on West Washington, also a small lot of cigars and tobacco. Inquire of J. H. Ringgold, 37 J Kentucky avenue, room three. Go to Louis Eichrodt's. 99 Indiana Avenue, for Mrs. Freeman's New National Dyes. For brightness and durability of color are unequaled. Color from 2 to 5 pounds. Price, 15 cents. Open If onwe Mr. Dirk DeRuyter, the famous Indiana avenue groceryman, will keep open house all day to-day and the following week to accommodate his many customers and friends. Remember the number is 191, and don't forget to call on him. New Years Calls. ' Don't forget gents, when you are making your calls, to stop at the elegant parlors of Capt. J. M. Ryder, at 149 Indiana avenue. The Captain will make you happy. It is the place to get fine wines, a good Havana, or a red hot oyster stew. Give the old man a call and be made happy for all time to come. . CbrlNtmas t ree. At nearly all of our churches the little ones were greeted with the usual Christmas trees and made happy by numerous presents. The Christmas tree entertainments so far as we are advised were held as follows; Mount Zion, on Christmas Eve; Bethel on Tuesday evehing; Second Baptist on Wednesday evening; Allen Chapel Thursday evening; Blackford street on Monday. All were made happy. Want of space prevents further comment. Orange Blossom. Mr. Edward Middleton and Miss Susie Carr were married last Saturday night by Rev. B. Cary. The folks of the East Knd were treated to a grand surprise last Wednesday afternoon, by the unexpected marriage of Mr. George Womack and Miss Jennie Moore, by Rev. Mr. Titus. Mif s Moore has been in the employ of Mrs. John C. New for eight or nine years and will be very much missed by them and by a host of friends. The couple will reside in Dayton, Ohio. We wish them long life and ptosperity. The following presents were made: Mr, J. C. New, toilet set; Miss Hall, silver fork; W. H. Merritt, silver knives; J. Babbit silver spoons: Mr. M. Childs silver pickel jar and shams; Mrs. Vanbol, silver butter dish and handsome table cloth; Miss Mintie Walker, beautiful coffee pot; Miss Mary Moore, brush. Amusements. The beautiful play commented on below will be nresented at English's elegant Opera House on Jan. 10, and our people should not fail to see it. OnA Ai ('mira nr chamber onera. to put the expression into English is a success. i Ol HI tilt uui lua belli ulj tvu nwwu

which prevailed during the flrt five days of the week prevented the attendance of goodly audiences at the Gaiety; and, during the week, which opens to-morrow, we hope the little theater will be well patronized, for the entertainment ranks among the very best that have been given here. How extended the field of light opera which "The Spectre Knight" and "Charity Begins at Home" represent so well, we do not know; but certainly this Bijou Opera Company has "a gold mine" in it, if it is properly worked. It would be difficult to select a company better fitted for its work than that which closes the season at the Gaiety next Saturday night; and the appreciation of the audiences at this house must have convinced the ladies and gentlemen of the opera di camera that, with anything approaching favorable circumstances, their efforts are certain of substantial reward in Boston. Boston Daily Globe, May 30. Ooaptl Ttath, He that is surety for a stranger, shall s nart for it. But he that trusteth in Spring Blossom for enring Liver, kidney and complaints of a like tendency, shall never be disappointed. Price; 60cts., trial bottle ten cents.

An Evening Wltbtne "XoneHachTlab Your reporter was scooped up last Thürs day evening, by the President, Mrs. Jackson and introduced to the members of the club Mesdames Wrm. Ellington M. J. Gavin, B. Stafford, M. W. Bibbs, C. Munn, Wrm. Newby, H. Blackmore, I. Brown, Wm. Venable, C. Wise, H. Jacobs, B. Ellis, G. W" Miller, J. N. Blackwell, Wm. Body, T. How ard, N. Anthony. C. A. Burton, W. Thomp. son. After your scribe passed through bowing and scraping he was led into a dining room where stood a table groaning under all the delicacies of the season. After filling the pacious receptacles of forty, two couples and your humble servant, there was plenty left for another round. This club certainly ha3 the right name and would say that he is a fortunate person who can fall into such good company. This their first party, was Lold at the residence of Mr. H. Blackmore, 274 W. Liberty street. We wish them success in all their future undertakings. Too Sweet For Anything. Mnitic hath power in the clty'a dio, how pasting tweet to list. Amid the busy horn of men, to the barrel organlit: Or when ramping with the earache, 70a hare agony endured -s You try a bottle Eclectric Oil, and find that 70a are cored. Fnel for tbe Poor. The wood parade, benevolent scheme or iginated by Ingram Fletcher Esq. and other of our public spirited citizens, was carried into effect yesterday. The procession in charge of Col. Wm. R. Hollo way, Capt. Jas Armstrong as Marshals,, and headed by Gilmore's drum corps and a squad of police moved from the corner of Washington and Delaware streets at 12 o'clock snd moved down Washington to the Friendly Inn wood yardU where the fuel was deposited for the benefit of the poor of the city. In the procession there was about twenty large loadsof wood and the same number of coal. Besides the wood and coal contributed quite a sum of money was donated. This speaks well for the charity of our farmers and citi zens generally. The hearts of many poor families ill be filled with gratitude for the interest taken in the wirelfare by our benev olent citizens. IT IA HUMORED That Delaney was anxious to "smother his throat." That King Robert will step off very shortly. That Joe Lane says the dancing "was just as easy." That Jesse Chapman did not leave his room until 4 p. m. r nday. That the Boston swells are out on a happy New Year bum. That Joe B. waited all day but she failed to come back lrom the bank. That the 'gallant" of Allen Charpe1 was drunk last Christmas day. That Billy Bell's girl at Saratoga has married on him. You have our sympathies Billy. That Jim B. is mad because he don't make "ten" a week so easy any more. Joe takes the cake. Open House. The following ladies will entertain on New Yearls Day: Miss Minnie Smith, Miss Fannie Iftrris, and Miss Sallie Gallatin will keep open house at the residence of Mrs. Shelton, on the corner of Michigan andBlackford streets, New Year's Day, from 10 a. in. to 11 p. m. Mrs. Odell, of Louisville, Miss Anna Oliver, Mrs. Kate Fry, Mrs. Ellen Robinson, at 107 Indiana avenue, from 10 a. m. U 12 m. Florence G. Moor will keep open house on New Year's Day, assisted by Miss Lucy Shelton, Mrs. Kate Washington, Mrs. Sophia Johnson, of Indianapolis, and Alisa barah J. Uehoney, Miss Annie Davis, of Louisville, at 245 West Ohio street. Mrs. Wm. Jackson at 71 Gregg street, assisted by Mrs. Lizzie E. Stokely, Helen O'Neal, Jenn:e Picket, Alice Mac, Carrie Williams, Mattie Weathers, Lucinia Wil son. Miss Mary Thompson will keep open house at No. 376 North Illinois street, assist ed by her sister Miss Ella Lewis, Miss Hattie Vickers, Miss Cassie Jones, and Mrs. De Horney. The Misses Formans assisted Jby Miss Amanda Burk and Miss Anna McElroy, at 41 J North Illinois street. A. Herry Cbrlitmss. A representative of the Leader had the pleasure of being one of the invited guests at the Christmas Dinner given by Mrs. Jennie Clark and husband and Mr. Henry Clark, in honor of Mrs. Clarks venerable father, Dr. Daniel Pierson, at their residence 229 N. Tenn. street. Dr. Pierson is one of the pioneer settlers of Indiana, and is wellknown by and on familiar terms with all our older prominent men of both political parties. The Doctor was born in Virginia and was sent by his father to Hanover college, this State, in 1825. After acquiring an English education he returned to his native State and married, from which union two sons and a daughter survive, though his wife has been dead several years, lne Dr. is 73 years of age, and became a resident of Indiana in 1844, but is as jovial and active as a boy, and was the handsomest roan who sat down to the table. The Dr.'s friends in this section and in fact wherever he is known are legion and it was his only regret that he could not have them all with him on Christ mas day English's elegant opera house, however, would not have accommodated them. The Dr. helped to build the old State House and intends to lay at least one brick on the new. A company of happier euests never set down to a more elegant dinner than that prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Clark. Mrs. Clark was ably assistedjby Mesdames Jennie Spencer, Laiaa Letcher, Mary Busü and Babe Miller. Everything that the genial hostess Mrs. Clark, her husband, assistants and venerable father could do, was done to make the gueata happy. Suffice it to say that everv truest wont ou v.u..: i hostess tad applauding the miiAnt m - a

menu which embraced every delicacy of the season. J The Doctor announced by the way that the next annual dinner would be at the residence of his son Charles Pierson

ine xoiiowmg ladies and gentlemen were among the invited guests: Rev. W. C. Trevan and lady, A. Lewis and lady C A. Webb and lady, J. II. lUvnor an-1 lady, O E. Bailey and lady, Dr.S. A. Elbert and lady, Charles Pierson and lady, Mr. and Mrs. Parks, Rev. A. MiHer and lady, J. S. Hinton and R. ß. ßagby; Mrs. Eliza Howard, Mrs. Will Stewart, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Kinchen Mrs. Kate Rann and Mrs. Mary uicKson; miss urown, elocutionist, and Misses Tosha Parks .nd Anna Stewart: Mr. E '. E. Ou'Jand, A. Stewart, Samuel Spen- , Mr. Roundtree and Mr. Smedley. cer, From nttfcbntfc. To the Editt r of The Lea.lfr. Dear Sir: Thinking you would love to learn something of the condition of the colored people, I thought it would not be out of the way to drop you a few lines. Well, there are five churches in Pütsburg, and three in Allegheney City. They are well attended. There generally are no colored schools in Pittsburg, nor Allegheney City, the colored and white all go to one" school together. My congregation is very good and very appreciative of m services, and are very liberal. On the 2nd of Novomber they surprised me with $25 worth of groceries, and a load of coal; on the 8th of December the Captains and Companies donated me $12 in gold, and on Sunday the 2Cth the Church gave me the handsome sum of $8 as a birthday present. My wife has been sick ever since I arrived here, but I think she is much better at this writing. The ground has been covered with snow ever since Thanksgsving Day. The market in the city is very good, all kinds of game can be found at the market house on Market street. One first class grocery is kept by a colored man, on Wylie street; it carries a stock worth 110,000. Mr. Jackson is a fine businass man. There is one establishment were they work in steel, making axes and other sharp tools, where there work 700 colored men. Please sent me your paper and believe me to be your true friend. Rev. Jons Hollidat. Jf ones. Cocked up noses are pert aud some say not too civil, Some have none, like a bear when a cub, A fin stately nose, mar sometimes hide a devil, And ii aagel may beam in a snnb. But n ses of all kindi no matter their shape, Are attacked sometime with disorder, Catarrh caused by cold, will ctase your head to acbe, But Eclectric Oil, will soon put you in order. LITERARY ANl KKL UIOU8. The Rev. Mr. Manson's subject of discourse to-morrow night, "The beauty and grandeur of God's works in the universe as seen by the angels." The ladies and gentlemen who were on the programme la?t Tuesday at the "Drop in tbe Bucket." will please be on hand with their exercises next Tuesday. ''The tear drop kissed the flowers on the grave, a beautiful ballad was sung by Mess.. Ashley, Buckner and Williams, last Tuea-.y night at the "Drop," in a very artistic manner. For two consecutive weeks the 'Garfield'' has had to give up its night for other church arrangements. There is no disguising the fact, the ,4Garfield" is a failure and it had ought to be so long as the officers of the Church see fit to make it play second fiddle to everything. The sermon preached by Bishop Jones last Sabbath night, at Jones' Tabernacle, was a great treat to the large congregation who . ? 1 . A.I T-V listened to it. The Bishop has made a great many friends amongst all classes in the city sincj hi3 arrival, and we wish him success wherever his duty may take him. He left for Washington, D. C, Wednesday. A very pleasing episode in the history of the "Drop in the Bucket ' litery, took place at Blackford Street Church, last Sabbath night. After the services, by Mrs. M. E. Manson, the President stepping to the front of the pulpit, and in a neat li tie speech presenting the sum of $50.00 to the Church. VU UCUmi UL lUOUUWICIiJf, X UU LAIS bUi y VI 1119 Society is interesting; hardly six weeks old it stands to-day the leading one of the city. Tue Child. ABOVf fKOl'LE. Harvey Young thinks the ''jubilee singing" "DOSS." James T. wants to rent or borrow a sec ond hand plug. Mr. Charles Moss, of Peru, has been in the city the p3t week. Boston swell," big "eights," "bloods," "coons. ' Well, just wait. Mr. Luke Jones is lying quite ill with consumption, at 118 Georgia street. Ed. Hall is spending his Christmas in the citv a certain vouncr ladv is harmv. . - I Arthur Spaulding bought two copies of tne Jueader in search of his name, last week. Mr. Delana Bradford, who has been rusti cating in Kushville, is in the city seeing his friends. Miss J. Metzger, of Franklin, is spendine tne noiiuays in tne city, the gue.t of Urs. ti . . ien inorton. Miss Brown, the elocutionist, captivated several enthusiasts during her sojourn in tho city, un, return, (echo) "no return.'7 Mrs. Lizzie Dugan who has been with T" - m . . iwnuvans xennosseeans nun ine company a m 1 . i rs i Mr J at xoieao, unio, ana is now at home The No. 9 Fire Corapanv will soon cease to haunt the recesses of St. Joe street, and will encamp in a more favorable locality. . w Mr. George Saunders, of Pittsburgh. reacnea mis city inuisday morning en route for the Central College, Nashville, xeun. Mr. J. Franklin "c.ncita" lecture field soon. He is too well known for comment, and his exrteriAnp nrl wll known ability a a speaker will necessarilv command recognition and patronage. W00DKN WIDDINO. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Allen celebrated thftir wooden wedding last Saturday evening in a very appropriate manner. Everything was luyrm aim KiM.y. Ane ronftat WM all tV.at ia choice and reasonable. They didn't forget, however, to summon a few of their friends,' with such means of cheerful n. n.i tt?. as to render their very presence in itself a regale.. We congratualate you, and wish you a happy and immaculate life. GLEAN IK S. There are eleven colored churches Nashville, Tenn. in A large tide of immieratinn win mMv.t.i. tL-n n1arA fmm T .,:-; - . . J I sippi, and N- AW--I aIKa. u . - . . o . iC, VJDUr-lH. .i ihr i a i other States of the South this" spring, The colored hattan Railroad Co. have owaniW . ... . "TB organized adra-l. v a-w uiuvHti nv t r a n. i matic company, whose aim will k v..-. uu. Tic u layery as practised in .1 : i w "iiu r,.D.5 couanry. ih win do known a, tu v" thia I Wtuti nramfttif. u txnJ ' I Ahraham Lincoln, a Ne. t:v.. :S, FEZST. came lie was . robbed ot iSKVtl l w,?'. a "lster- . -- -r- -.-CW I Orif. RTTPat- I iivrr m. iiiiuiLniiL w w i wm nn - r' : r Wli j U1U not pect in a country that senda out miL. -:i- v.- w Theodore Thuston, of Indianapolis Ind will graduate from the Scientiic DeJSrt! mentof Fuk Univeraity.at Nahville, Tenn this year. The catalogue of FUk Univenitv howi that 106 young men and 77 young

ladies are taking the normal course, 20 girls and 13 boys the scientific course. 1 girl and 7 boys the academic course, and 3 young men respectively the classical and theological course. In the schools of the Methodist Freedmen's Aid Society, the past year, there were 2.4C0 pupils, classified as follows: Biblical, 372; law twenty-three; medical, eighty-five; collegiate, ninety; academic, 220; norma', 1,100; intermediate, 217; primary, .332Since the work of the Society began it has trained 63,000 persons. It employs eighty teachers, and has property worth $250,000. News. When slavery was abolished it was predicted that the colored men would die out in this country, and reports of great mortality among its representatives have from time to time been published. The census shows that just the reverse is true, both North and South. In Philadelphia the Negroes increased 43J per cent, and the whites but 25. Out of a total population of 84G.980, the colored element now numbers 31,798. At the present rate of increase in South Carolina they will soon outnumber the whites in that State two to one. News.

Reading Koom. In the last issue of the Leader the following comment on the we made proposed reading room for colored people: The Lyric Association is endeavoring to establish a reading room for colored people in a room at the old school house on New York street. We have doubted the propriety of the movement because the large hearted, liberal minded members of our Board of Education have established a most excellent reading room only two or three squares distant to which the men and women, boys and girls of all races and nationalities are admitted on terms of perfect equality. The public reading room is supported by public tax, is conveniently located and complete in all of its appointments. The expense of supporting the proposed reading room will be considerable if it is conducted in such a manner as to be of real benefit, and we have feared that in view of the fact that such complete arrangements have been made by the Board of Education, benevolent people will be unwilling to con tribute to the support of another. And then we rather like the idea of hav ing our young folks go to the city reading room and mingle with their fellow citizens of the Anglo Saxon race. It takes away that "techeness" which comes from strict lines of separation. However, if the Lyrics can accomplish good in this direction we shall rejoice. We learned afterward that Mr. McCov one of the projectors of the movement took occasion to criticise rather roughly the po sition of the Leader, construing it as a per sonal attack upon himseii. To a represen tative of the Leader Mr. McCoy said: ,4I sincerely regret having said anything that could be construed into an attack upon the Leader. The Leader has no better friend than I am, I am proud of it and of the work it is doing, and am willing to do anythintr I can to sunnort it. It is true, ' he I ? continued, "that I made my remarks after a hasty perusal of the article, and in express ing an honest dinerence ot opinion may have used expressions which may have con veyed tbe idea that 1 was hostile to the t i i.. t . tv,: t v, !.;.,; We are in receipt "of several communications on the subject from friends of the Leader, whose publication Mr. McCoy's explanation makes unnecessary. We were pleased to have Mr. McCoy make this explanation, as we nave not entertained toward him the least ill-will The Leader, as other individuals, has an opinion and we should be false to our profession if we failed to express it. We have given our reasons why a reading-room for colored people is not necessary and we may add can not be maintained. To be of real benefit a public readingroom must have a paid attendant whose duty it shall be to see that order and A nAFti m Ava a f oil fimaa rrnonvn TViia with the ex of fuel &t literature, atn o,r, rt WoVjI sum. I1 or a time this might be secured from charitable contributions, but not long. Yet the Leader did not and does not antagonize the movement. We have s;mply stated the obstacles that appear to us to be in the way. If any individual or set of individuals shall be able to surmount these difficulties and establish a reading-room, through the medium of which greater good can be accomplished for the colored people than through the City Library, wo shall rejoice with all of our heart and confess our error openly. Until this is accomplished we must be permitted to doubt. QBASD BANQUET. Per announcement in last week's issue of the The Golden Rule Club ßave'on xnursaay evening, in me spacious nan in rvii . i w Cleveland Block, one of the grandest en tertainments it has been our pleasure to at tend. The hall was beautifully decorated, ana wnen your reporter enterea nis eyes were dazzled by the beautiful sight o thirty or forty couples of elegantly dressed ladies and gentleman keeping step to a beautifal march, discoursed by J. H. Kin gold's inimitable, quadrille band. At 12 o'clock the guests and members surrounde d the elegant table, loaded down with the the substantial and delicacies of the season. Old connoisseurs pronounce the table a very paragon oi Deauty. ice uivine . mi -rv blessing: having been invoked by Rev. R Titus, ample justice was done to the tempt ing viands. The drop of the president's gavel announced the time tor the toasts of the evening. President Roberts rose, and with that dignity becoming the occasion, wel corned the guests in behalf of the Club, Ta,iA-yt AnKcrht nf 11 "n nnlv wont r space prevents us from giving the responses in full: ' Annual Address E. Outland. The Golden Rule Club Joseph Lane. Our Invited Gnests D. Wells. Indianapolis Social. Circles L. Christy. The State of Indiana L. Mack. The Press R. B. Bagby. The Pulpit R. Titus. The Respect Due to Our Conqueror J. S. Hinton. Our Country C. B. Henderson. Th9 President ef the United States Sam uel Lewis. The Ladies Henry Moore. After a food round bumper to the Golden Rule Club, the tables were cleared and tho lieht fantastic was tripped till tho gray of dawn warned the gay pleasure seekers to cease their merry-making. In all that J v V- mnA nlpSLRUre of the guests. This occasion was one oi me uapw - . . -a piest our city has ever seen, ana e cry .u l.ft with a rood wisn ior ine bappiness of the members ana tne prosper. m.., u t n.W n ntr - . m . - I i y oi ine vjoiueu avuio vuu. - o UdiM and rentlemen were m attendance: . . i i -t i j r ;... mifa Ceil, baunders ana iaay, x.iucr . . t f. Adams and iaay, tx. ' vu.. Tmnon onil la. nompwn mu u,, A " .HS, Moore Vod Mr, M,Anderson nd lady, J. Johnson and Uicy Belle, J. a. TI! . . J I irr?- 3 T-ii TV .. -. iviuia anil w a in rjv uiui bvu and Miss Amanda Burke, Leslie uac ana Miss Cornelia Pope, Joe Martin and Miss Annie Archie, W.M.Mitchell and Miss Minti Smith, Doc Easily, wife and Miss Sallie Shelton, E. Outland, Mrs. Adams, Mra. Saunden and Miss Sweede, A. B. Banks and Miss Sarah Towles, Joe Carter, and Miss Dora Williams, Lawrence Lewis

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P. HP. SMITH & CO., No. 35 IV oi tlx Illinois Street.

CHEAP BREAD. CHEAPER THAN FLOUR.

If you desire the best and CHEAPEST BREAD, ask your Grocer for Bryce's Large-Sized Five Cent Loaves. BRYCE'S VIENNA BREAD" and BRYCE'S BOSTON BREAD are equally cheap. Bryce'a Hread and Bryce's Butter Crackers are unexcelled as to quality.

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u oo I i Our CIty. and Miss Roxie Hall, S. Early and Miss Alona Taylor, Alexander Kitty and Mis Annie Spaulding, Leroy Christy and Miss Retta Moss, Joel Dupee and Miss Fannie Harris, H. A. Curtly and Miss Laura Letcher, Will McElroy and Miss Lucy Brooks, J. Good and Miss Alice Mason, Sam. Lewis and Miss Estella Jones, II. A. Nash and Miss Lucy Shelton, "W. M. Parker and Miss Helen Corric, Pleasant Woods and Minnie Jones, Jesse Chapman and Mrs. Thompson, Joe Lane and Matilda Bortlett, .1. Johnson and Lucy Belle. BUSINESS DIRECTORY. JRÜGGISTS. W. A. A I. X. PATriSOX, Wboleaale and Retail Druggists, 100 East Washing, ton St. Surgical Instruments a specialty. O TT 33 1st. We refund money in all cases and at all times. 2d. All our goods are marked in plain fig m mm m ures. 3d. We give samples of I any of our goods for comparison. 4th. We sell and buy only for cash thereby en abling ns to sell cheaper. 5th. Our Motto: Invaria bly tho Leaders of Popular Prices. A merry Christmas and Happy Newj Year to you all. Respectfully, nr C. 1. PARDRID h r mi mm I LEADER OF POPULAR PRICED, 2 W. Washington St,, Cor, Meridian, j ENGLISH'S OPERA HOUSE. Will E. Exousn. Proprietor. Monday, Tue.day, Wednesday, and Wedneaday j Matinee, Jan. J, 4 ana o. Jay Rial's Mnimotl -A HI Trass-Atlantic Novelty Contlnatloa. At the extreme of popular prices: Reserved Seats, only 35 cents; Admission, 23 cents. Thursday, uA nd Saturday CHAR LCI TE THOMPSON, I In Ar new nlav. this planter's wife." I

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where we nave a full lined Hacks and Livery, a. oodipetent attendant at both Office, day and night.

J. H F. TOMPKINS, 100 Indian:. Avenue, GElffl IB And Dealer in PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES, No Stale Guous Kept on Hand. Special attention paid to the compounding of pr cripticiis at ull honr., day and ttibt. J. C. HEEETH & CO., 8HIRTS & DRAWEES MADE TO OBDER No. 37 W MARKET Street, Indianapolis W. W. HOOVER, Dealer iu Staple and Fancy ü HQ OERIES, COUNTRY PRODUCE A Specialty, FIR, IE ID BILZ, Dealer in all kinds of FRESH AND SALT MEATS, North West and Ind. Ave. Meat Market 3()() North West St., TNDIA.NAP0LI3, ISD. O- A- "WEBB, Dealer in 1VOOD Sawed and Split, or by the Cord. tit ? ; in ti, t-u ri :..;. tiieeuy on Dort notice, ( all t yard. Cor. South and Tennessee Sts. n mm oa da?. - tIKAIS AT AIA HOURS. CARUTHERS & GLEIM, 69 South Meridian Street. J. P. MAUER & SON, DEALERS IK GROCERIES, produCe, FlOUr and Feed, WISES, LIQUORS ASD CIGARS, Corner Blake and Elisabeth Streets

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