Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-09-12
LOCAL h f w S.
Knights of Pythias-
THE REUNION BANQUET, ETC.

Sehuetzen Park about O'Clock, and In half an
hour thereafter the knights were called to the
BANQUET which was spread on three long tables
in the pavilion. Mr.. III. krOnheimer, chairman
of the committee Of arrangements, presided, and
New Jersey, and other officers of the Supreme
and Grand Lodges. After the tables were cleared
1ir. kronheimer read the toasts as follows:
Z" The Order Universal; NAV its hopeful song
of praise be heard everywhere" Supreme
Chancellor Samuel Read responded, referring
TO the brst organization of the order in this city
in 1CCi. its objects and aims and its rapid growth
He said the order is fiourishing in thirty three
States, at St. Johns, New Brunswick, and a
dispensation has been sent - Honolulu, Sand
membeTShip.of about 100 600" Therefore this
noble order, having just entered its seventh
Pythian period, has had unparalleled prosperity.
Even under ali this marvellous prosperity and
rapid increase, we have had orr season of trial
and difficulty, but the wisdom and generous
legislation OF the Supreme Lodge, at its last
session, has, L am happy II say, removed and
healed these troubles, and this hour finds us here
Tious reunion"
GOOdheart, s. c.; G. NJ. Barton, s. c., (who, in
concluding his speech, read an appropriate
union poem, composed by r. T.. Grant, of Sy ra-
cusisn LOdge;l A. T. Cavis, P. G.; f. ID. Stuart,
p. q. C.; and F. +. Myers, G. e.
Mr.. shepherd, Of the Republican, responded to
Letters from Governor Cooke Commodore
Alden, and General Babcock were read by the
supreme Scribe, expressing their regrets at
General Chapman was introduced, and made
afew remarks complimentary to the order, and
showing the necessity of cooperation between
the various benevolent orders.
The company then adjourned from the board
and engaged in amusements about the grounds
and dancing was kept up to late hour.
Go. A. w. L. l., Giving and Taking.
NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS AND GOOD TIME
GENERALLY.
Last evening there was a large gathering of
Aho
Washington Light Infantry. at Harmonial Hall
TO witness the presentation TO that organization
OF pair OF guidcns from the ladies Of the First
ward Among the officers OF other military or
CARNATIONS present were: Colonel Owen and
Lieutenants w. W. Walsh and William r. Stone
Of the Presidents Mounted Guards: Lieutenants
Joseph McMakin, j. w. Mckee and james w.
HeNabb, company b, and Lieutenant G. p.
Crandell, company c, Washington Light In
1antry. Company A, on this occasion, were in
full uniforms, and their neat appearance was the
q subject OF general remark. The flags are of blue
six with silver fringe. On them are the letters
Miss Maria Wellesley made a presentation
speech appropriate to the occasion, and deliv-
cred with grace and eloquence that won for
her the plaudits Of all present. Capt. Moore,
on the part of the company, received the FLAGS
and responded in a short speech, after which
he presented on behalf Of the company hand
some gold badge TO Mr.. Riley A. Shinn, OF
Georgetown, as a slight Acknowledgement of his
hospitality to the company on their recent visit
to Georgetown. The design is a shield, on which
the center, and surmounted with an eagle. Mr.
Shlnn made reply, thanking the company in
appropriate terms for the Gift
Sergeant A. A. Mari for the companv then
presented handsome and valuable silver set to
Capt W. q. Moore, who responded in a happy
manner The set consists of eight pieces of chased
silver, with Capt. NOore's initials engraved on
each piece. The inscription is as follows: "Pre-
rented by Co. A, w. l.. l., TO their worthy COM
mSnder, W. q. Moore, September 18th, ISL"
The set IS from the store of Messrs w. j,
Boteler & Bro, Of this city.
tin sword was then presented by Corporal
Sunderiand u Harry Towers on behalf of
squad Of the company.
Music by the Marine band, and dancing made
up the closing exercises Of this very pleasant
occasion.
THE ATTEMPTS OF THE NoN-INPRovgMENr
akN TO lNyElGLE THs CoLoRED PRoPERrY-
HULDERs-TFs SCHEME DON'T WORK-About
half dozen colored men and nearly a, many
reporters gathered in front ofBouldin's church.
corner OF sth and street, last night in response
TO an appeal published in the papers for a great
turnout of colOred property-holders oppossd to
the four million loan bill. For some reason or
other the lower hall in which the meeting was
TO be held, remained closed, and some of those
present were disposed to censure the Rev Mp
Bouldin who, they intimated, had declined TO
give them the use of the building because they
quite evident, however, that the leading coiored
prOperty-hOlders of the i4th district were opposad
to the meeting and in favor of improvements and
that, acting with their advice, Mr. Bouldin refus-
ed TO allow the meeting TO be held in the church.
Had the meeting been held, Mr. c. c. Briscoe.
CHAIRMAN OF the committee appointed to cali
npon the Board Of Public Works, would have
submitted the following report % was given
10 understand that we could expect no more
ihan Is now paid Us In the first place the board
intends 10 furnish us with work all the wear
round, whenever we can work, and paw ps every
two weeks. Whatever work Is given TO con-
tractors they will be compelled TO pay US the
same the board pays. Next, find that IL Is
useless for Us TO "kick against the pricks;" the
board IS determined to pay no more. II we
ssI .L ger what we want, for one propose to
opinion II Is best that We take the s1.5o per day.
get PAD every two weeks In money, and have
me privilege OF working all theyear round, than
get 81 per day, have work tor about two weeks
wait SIX months for the money and one year for
more work"
The CENTRAL IRISH REPUBLICAN Assocr.-
TON FOR INPRoyEMENTs.-Am meeting of the
Central Irish Republican Association of this
street, the president, P H. Donegan. in the
chair, Mr.. John Hickey acting as secretary
Mr.. Games Reynolds offered a series of resOlu-
lions, which were adopted. Among them is one
endorsing the plan of improvements projected
by the Board of Public Works and the iSsuing
OF s4OoO,OoO IN bonds to execute said plan of i'm
provements in accordance with the require
ments OF he act of the Legislature. Messrs
George II. Heron, John Hickey, and James
heyno!cs were appointed committee TO report
a pan OF reorganization at the next meeting.
hr. +. III DOnegan delivered an address in
which he fully Endorsed the republican admin
ruatiCn IN Jnls ulSlTlct
p. 9. c. j. III. RATHBoSE, founder OF the
order OF knights Of Pythias, arrived in this city
from New York on Saturday evening, and was
met by delegation from Anacostia Lodge who
escorted him % the residence of Prof Esputa,
eth street east, where he was serenaded by the
b. n Of the lodge, playing :. Hail to the Chief"
ara other appropriate airs; after which thew.
with the other members OF the lodge assembled
III frOf Esputa :, and extended To Mr. Rathbone
hearty and sincere welcome. bOuntifal col
latiOn was served.
The BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, AZ their
meeting yesterday, referred the application of
Madison Davis tor street crossings in the
JweEty-secOnd district TO chief of bureau for
report, and the petition Of Foster Henshaw and
others 10 have the grade of Virginia avenue
regulated, 20 engineer Tor immediate report
Lucas x Co were authorized to set curbs on
street at prices TO be hereafter established by
The board. Petition OF W. b. Moore and others
10 have 18th street east, from PENNSYLVANIA
avenue 70 Boundary graded and graveled, was
ieierred 70 bureau OF streets for report.
FOUND DEAD.-On Sunday morning the dead
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