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The ladies of the Woman’s Auxiliary t he f. M. C. A. will give a reception t ",Xr. and Mrs. E. S. Chipley on Tues j’* night at 8 o’clock in the Y. M. C. l \ rooms, 313! Main street. All mem hers of the Auxiliary and of the Y. M. p A. and all friends of the Association , re cordially invited to attend and give the general Secretary and his bride a welcome house. The family of Mr. W. P. Campbell, clerk of the State Supreme Court, will soon occupy their new residence corner Fifteenth and Scott street, formerly oc cupied by the family of Hon. William Terry. The young people of oui city w ho were looking forward with pleasure of Miss Campbell in society here will be sorry to learn that she will remain in Huntsville, Alabama, a portion of this winter. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Chipley are the guests of Maj. and Mrs. P. K. Roots. The Mends of Mr. Chipley, from Little Rock who attended the bridal ceremony last month in the far town of Westfild, Mass., speak with enthusiasm of the fine qualities of his bride. In Westfield this lady was spoken of as first in every hu mane and excellent Christian work. Her thoughtfulness, her kindness were alluded to, and Little Rock was conorat- G? ulated in being the future home of so earnest and noble a lady. Mrs. W. J. Thompson, who returned this week, brought the disappointing in telligence that her eldest daughter Miss Willie would not return to Little Rock, until Spring. Miss Willie will persue her studies under the charge of Miss Bell and MissComegys, at Chestnut Hill, Phila delphia, Pa. Owing to delicate health Miss Ada 1 hompson will remain here this winter. 1 hese young ladies though uotyet formally introduced to “society” dle amon g our most highly educated ) () ung people. Thoroughly cultivated ln mind, they are fine musicians, good ln guists, polished in manners and will be '"uinents to our most exclusive social Clr desinth e future. ()n Wednesday last at Hot Springs, the death of Dr. Irvin the youngest son of Dr. J. M. ea1 ' a physician well known and v j'tnioughout this state. Dr. Ir e^e| was only twenty-seven years a and had received every advant tint culture and travel could give. wh e r P | ntmuch time in Louisville, Ky., and 616 man y r elatives and friends, ci)n'\ aS a reat Dvorite. As a phvsi e er ha ( * P urs ued with dili ca ,' ls Judies in Europe and Ameri -11 e his pride in his noble proses- sion was earnest and sincere. The Medical College of Little Rock found in him an efficient aid, while his ad dresses to the students will long be re membered as inspiring and encouraging them in an ardent study of the profes sion and science of alleviating disease. Had he lived, his mature manhood would probably have brought him much fame as a physician. But in death he sought the consolation of religion, and died pro fessing the faith of his mother. His re mains were intered from the Catholic Cathedra], a large concourse of friends following them to the tomb. Kind friends had covered rhe coflin with Howers and as the funeral cortege moved up the aisle of the cathedral to the sol emn music, there were many tears shed for the bereaved father and mother. The pall bearers were Mayor Walsh, Hon. E. W. Rector, Col. J. J. Sumpter, Dr. Rector and Mr. Albert Gaines, of Hot Springs, and Doctors Lenow, Dib sell, Gibson, G. M. D. Cantrell, Prather and Christian of this citv. Following, there came Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Keller, Mr. Murray' Keller, Louisville, Ky.. and Mrs. Tevis, Maj. and Mrs. John D. Adams, Capt. and Mrs. J. R. Miller, Mrs. John Boyle and Mr. S. B. Adams, and Dr. and Mrs. A, L. Brevsacher. The funeral address was rendered by the Rev. Mr. O’Reilly, with all the pathos and eloquence for which this gentleman is famed. Local News. Ladies and gentlemen’s buckskin driving gloves at low rates, at C. O. Kimball’s, 324 Main street. Ladies and gentlemen’s buckskin driving gloves at low rates, at C. 0. Kimball’s, 324 Main street. At Kimball’s, Mexican tanned gaunt lets that keep the hands from chapping, and do not grow hard, from wet or ex posure. Ladies and gentlemen’s buckskin driving gloves at low rates, at C. 0. Kimball’s, 324 Main street. At Kimball's, Mexican tanned gaunt lets that keep the hands from chapping, and do not grow hard, from wet or ex posure. Mr. A. Pettifer is going forward rap idly with the Merchants’ Exchange building for which he has the contract. Mr. Pettifer has just finished the hand some addition to the Female College of this city. With these buildings, Mr. Pettifer is coming forward with other works in this city which speaks well for the business outlook of the community. Ladies and gentlemen’s buckskin driving gloves at low rates, at C/0. Kimball’s, 324 Main street. Cassinelli on the east side of MaiA street, south of Second, has an excel lent assortment of all kinds of fruit, pears, grapes, bananas, and a fine selection of oysters ot every grade. Cassinelli in vites his numerous pations to call. Mr. IL P. Edmunson at his fine store 300 Main street, offers to house-keepeis canned goods, preserves and delicacies, with also a new arrival of conveniences and a fresh stock of maple syrup. With these goods Mr. Edmunson has received a new arrival of evaporated fruits. Messrs. E. D. Bradshaw & Co., wish to announce to the ladies that they have received a large line of selected grocer ies for house keepers. Mr. Bradshaw makes a specialty of Thurber’s canned goods, and has in stock some of the veiy best fresh evaporated fruits the market can afford. Mr. E. Harris, on the Southeast coro ner of Markham and Scott, jeweler and engraver, special attention given to fine engraving on gold and silver, bangles a specialty. Mr. Harris has some very handsome sets of ladies’ jewelry with rings, bracelets and handsome bijouterie of toilette jewels. Among the new goods arriving E. 1). Smith is displaying a fresh stock of canned goods just received with prime butter, and a select lot also, of fancy groceries. Call on him, second door from Seventh and Main streets, Little Rock. We call the attention of our readers to the new and very excellent heating stove, that will be found in our advertis ing columns. The stove is now being used in some of the handsomest houses in the city. In one house two large par lors were warmed with a most equable and pleasant heat during the entire win ter. Messrs. Ostrander & Hogan are the agents for the stove and can give numerous testimonials concerning it. Engstroum & Fraser, the fashionable Taylors on West Markham street wish to present before the public their special ties in the latest styles of gentleman’s goods. Wives and mothers should rec omend the very handsome overcoat cloth that these gentlemen have in stock, with also some very choice suiting goods. We call attention to the add of the large wholesale dry goods establishment of Wolf & Bro., upon our fourth page. Although the French papers have given all the details of Nilsson’s wedding, that event has not yet occurred, and will not take place this month. 5