Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-21

INDUCEMENTS on NINTH SrREKr.-The spirit
OF enterprise on the part of our monied citizens
manlfess Itself In a new place this seasOn-and
where the ameliorating influence of progress has
long been wanting-in the commencement within
few days past Of two large buildings in Ninth
Steet, near Il street, the one owned by Mr. Rich'd
J Ryon and the other by DIR. DeVaughn
The building in course of construction for Mr.
Ryon Is twenty-seven feet wide by one hundred
and seven feet deep, ard is to be completed in
been erected. The first and second stories are N
he used as large grocery establi shment and are
designed with special reference to utility and
convenience In connection with that business
having a main entrance In Ninth street and an
other by way Of Temperance Hall alley for such
heavy articles as usually kept on the basement
and cellar floors of houses devoted to this class of
trade. The third story is 10 be finished as a hall
Tor Terpsichorian purposes, festivals, etc This
room Will occupy the entire length and breadth
Of the third story, and make most desirabl, hal
Tor the purposes above named. The fourth floor
Is TO be divided into convenient rooms for Offices
and lodgings and will be supplied as will the
other stories, with all the appliances and conve-
niences pertaining to a modern frst-class bouso
The front Is to be Of pressed brick, with stone
trimmings, after design of quite attractive ap-
pearance. The contractor for the entire work is
Mr. James q. Naylor, master carpenter; the brick
layer is Mr.. Geo L Langley, and the stone cutter
Mr.. N Acker.
The adjoining building, owned bv Mr. he
Vaughn, is 20 feet wide by 90 feet deep. and will
be four stories high 1t is designed for store and
warehouse, and Will be substantial and hand
some structure. The front is to be finished in a
style similar to that Of Mr.. Ryon and the build
ing will be fitted with all the modern improve-
ments and conveniences. Contractor, Henry :
n. Acker.
Tbs CAsAL-The municipal law prohibits
Bathing in the Washington Canal between sun
rise and sunset Yet little boys regardless of the
dangers they expose themselves to- strip them
selves and splash about in the muddy water when
nj hfa oil
midday. The canal is a pool of disease and
death at the best seasons and IL freouentIv over
nows and infects those upon Its borders. IL
parents would consider the danger that their .ons
expose themselves to, they would be anxiou, IN
prevent their swimming In this mud day or nigbt
AS 10 the law, the policemen are seldom seen
ABOUT the canal to Prsrent violation of IT, IL
they are required to enforce the penalty of fine
and costs they are there.
MR.W. III. PALMER.-we are glad to learn that
this gentleman has been prevailed upon. prior IN
his leaving for Europe and his from the
musical profession, TO give Farewell Concert at
w, MiiIards HAN, when the public will have the
forte playing, with which citizens are already
familiar. Mr.. Palmer will be assisted by eminent
artistes, as the programme will embrace a very
cert Mr.. Palmer will introduce the Second sight
Mystery, which Of itself is enough to draw an
immense audience.
THE Pic Nc Of Foundry Chapel Sabbath School
to Glymont Yesterday passed of most agreeabiy to
all who attended. The company was large, and
the accommodations, both the steamer and at the
pavilion, were excellent No pains were spared
by those having the matter in charge to render the
trip pleasant and their success was proportionatey
complete. The entire day feeted by without
disagreeable event of any kind, and the party ar.
rived home in good season, and delighted with
the entertainment Of which they had Partaken
EDWARD EVERETT LITERARY ASSOCIATION
we are pleased to know that this society is still
IN prosperous condition, and that the debates
are ehafactefized by the same spirit and ability
that nave always heretofore marked them. We
understand that the meetings of the society will
hereafter De held on every Thursday evening in
the connexions school RON Of John Kelly stu
ated on the corner Of g and Tenth Streets This
association numbers among it's members souae OF
the most promising young men Of washington.
Picnic At ARLINGTON Our readers will mot
forget that most delightfal day NAV be spent al
Arlington Spring tomorrow, with the Sunday
school and congregation of 81 Paul's I.uthsran
Church The ladies of this church know well
how to cater to the tastes Of their puests . nd
always give satisfaction. The steamer ieaves the
the day. N1As
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