Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-10-06
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GEoRsErows, Oct 6, 1889 %
The tournament of the Eagle Riding Club yes
terday is acknowledged by all who were present.
to have been of the most brilliant and properly
managed entertainments Of the kind which has
come of this season. The knights, clad in bril-
liant costumes, to the number of twenty mar
shaled by Mr.. John Il. Essex, assisted by Messrs'
Mccullough and FOsut, assembled on Market
street at o'clock a. m, and after parading
general attention, proceeded to WASH ngton and
from thence 10 Analostan Retreat At O'Clock
p m the riding commenced. Twenty of the
knights participated contestants for the yarious
prizes, the first of which more particularly was
warmly contended for. but was finally awarded to
Mr.. John Il. Essex, the Knight of Potomac who
,sn MIS- ssden Of your city, and daughter
awarded to Mr.. John Lang. Knight Of Erin. who
crowned as the first maid Of honor Mrs Robey of
s5eorgetown The third was won by Mr. Nelson,
maid of honor Miss Gillian, Of the District The
fourth was awarded to Mr.. Thomas, Knight of the
silver Cross, who crowned the third maid of
honor Miss McElhany, of Virginia. The riding
throughout was excellent, and conducted with
such order and decorum, as to reflect credit upop
the club and managers. At the close of the riding
and the consequent ceremonies Of crowning the
queen and maids of honor dancing was Com
menced under the direction of Mr. Mccullough
as floor manager, and kept up with great spirit
until ~ O'Clock at night after which the party
fhpluly commenced thinning on. The assemblage
at the Retreat during the day was immense, and
everything passed off in the most agreeable man.
ner. All present seemed to enjoy themselves and
Left the place well pleased with the davis enter
tainment. Much credit is due to the proprietors
J. w Powers Co., for the excellent order main.
tained throughout the entire day.
The water has been drawn off from several of
the levels Of the Canal, between the Great Falls
and Harper's Ferry, for the purpose of removing
sand bars and making some repairs, which has
compelled the packets Antelope and Brengle to
suspend their trips until the work Is completed
We take pleasure in calling the attention Of the
stars lady readers to the advertisement of Mrs
Hunt, in another column. Mrs. III. enjoys the
reputation of being one of the best dress makers
in our city.
fyou want pure cider vinegar for picking and
other purposes, unsurpassed in point of flavor and
quality by anything of the kind in the country
call on Arney Shinn. And if you desire any
thing In the way of posts and rails for fencing
call on Lewis WEIGH
Bridge presented yesterday quite display of
bales and boxes. Judging from the stock they
are laying in, dry goods merchants anticipate
quite a brisk fall and winter trade.
The religious revivals at the Methodist Protes-
tant and West Georgetown NJ f.. churches, are
still progressing with spirit and zeal The meet
ings which are held nightly attended by large
and attentive congregations; the affairs at each
church are nearly hlled at each meeting with
Penitents, and many have professed conversion.
| We have no change of moment in prices or sales
worthy Of note in flour or grain since report of
1 Tuesday. :