Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-01

tarfieS the most o. his aud enca by stating that
n his researches ne had discovered that Saint
Patrick was a ScOtchman, born near Dunbar
ton. he also ALA led To the now well established
historical fact that the Scotch are descendants
OF the irish. H. concluded by toast or senti-
ment from Allan Ramsay, which he made par
ucularly applicable to Controller Brothead
who resi- onIed, and during his remarks alluded
fesliDgiy to cur absent brethren. Gen. Balloch
sang enc Of his lUvcliest songs, " Dearest,
sweetest bonnie lasse."
2. America. home of our adoption: May her
future be az brilliant as her past has been glo-
riOus. Response by Simon Wolf, Esq. who re-
(, IRE 4 20 the United States as the magnet which
Gle, tridts all countries with the pulsations of
liberty and equality. Here, and here only, can
man carve out his existence according to the
dictates of his conscience. II is here where all
men are equal, and the empire Of brain 10 the
only royalty that deserves or receives reeogni-
ion song by Richard ROthwcl.
4. Queen Victoria and the President. Their
Efforts 10 cement the bonds of union between
their respective countries deserve the thanks of
humanity. Response by Hon. e. &. Cox. Songs
by Albert WoOdlcy and John Parsons The
former sang "GOd save the Queen" and the lat
ter 1.-The flag OF our union forever"
=. Sister societies. Response by Franklin
Philip. Song by Vim. Todd, "Ilka blade o. grass
kCps its ain drap O. dew"
G. The army and navy. Response by Gen.
CHI man. Song. Star spangied Banner" BY
the company.
:. Washington city. BY the Grace of God and
industry of the Board OF Public Works soon de-
stincd to become the grandcst capitol OF ancien
CT modern TINES. Response BY Mr.. \. X Shep-
herd. who made good use Of the occasion by tell
ing Il lew hEmuICus anecdotes Illustrative OF tn /,
position OF the Board Of Public Works.
>. y free press free speech and free schools.
the three choicest blessings OF free p Ople r.
sICns" by Major Ben. Perley Pore, who kept
the company in n roar of laughter from begin
ming 40 nd Of his remarks. S1ug-AicX Pater-
SOD, when the kye come hame."
O. The Bonnie Lassie.
" Earth was a waste, and Eden was n wild,
hermit SiUlpI- WI n il.1
Re sYcHsc by Hon. j. w. Mcknight Song .s,Ien-
me with the light brown harr,' by the Presi-
dent.
Major POore then proposed the health of Gov
eTnor Cooke, and gave a toast which he learned
i'll Scotland
Peace at home and friends abroad,
Hiss your wives and love the Lord"
Song. A. WOodley, maggie Lauther.n
Or. .. &. Cox proposed the health Of General
BailOch, who was in fine voice, and responded
with song, "a hundred pipers and a and n -
Mr. Fleming proposed the health of A R.
shepherd, who, III responding. proposed the
health of Messrs. Smith and Saunders who were
now associated with the Board of Public Works
III the htaatifyiDg of the city. hessrs. Saunders
and Smith WED with each other as to who should
make the longest speeches, but after all, pre-
ferred to let their work speak for them. Song
by Duncan G. Lynn, 1.-THE march OF the Cam
erCn men" Then followed "Auld Lang Svne ,,
The officers OF the st. Andrews Society are
Gen GEO W Baiioeh, president; WIN. Sauu-
Gers, first vice PRESIDENT; James Guild. second
vice president; John 1. Berry, secretary; AIex.
Gardner, treasurer.
Other Entertainments
i he first annual reception OF the Arlington
Boat Sino on w wednesday evening, at Masonic
Temple, was delightful affair, and will long he
remembered by those who participated The
Arlington" boys are popular that the SIM
pie announce ment of hop or entertainment by
them Is enough TO put hosts of their friends in
expectation of good time, and To their credit
be 1t said that their entertainments always have
been enjoyable affairs.
1hrnIr oh no
Mrs. DoOlittle the children OF the Industrial
Home school yesterday treated To a
Thanksgiving dinner. The ladies III charge of
THIS institution are obliged to RELY on the gene
rosity of the friends OF the school for extras on
these occasions, ha wing no funds to draw upon
Tor this purpose. These ladies are inlefatigable
IN ,helr eXertlons to Keep this school in running
order under very adverse circumstances. They
have never received dollar from Congress- and
but little from the municipal authorities for the
support OF these children, and some action
should be taken towards sustaining this institu-
tion. IL which there are at present twenty three
boys and thirteen girls, all below twelve wears
OF age, And without friends relatives to support
food Is of the plainest kind the only question of
the managers being to the quantity sufficient
70 Keep the little ones from suffering. The bows
are kept at work making paper boxes, and the
girls making artificial flowers at such times as
they are not engaged in the school rom or i'm
recreation. This assists them in getting cloth
ing but goes small way towards feeding them
Inc nay Ia GEORGETOWN.
Yesterday was pretty generally observed as a
holiday IN Georgetown. Many places OF busi-
ness were closed. and religious services were
held in most of the churches. The Dunbarton
street Nj. r. church, Rev. Nr. Dashiel, pastor
Joined with the Congress street NJ. T.. church
Rev. MIR. Bates, pastor, and held An interesting
experience meeting and lOve-feast. The atten,
Christ church, the IieS. W. ". Williams. pastor
preached from Isaiah TX: 4, s, II, Is: Z" lift up
Thine eyes round about, and see all they who
gather the mseives together, they come to thee
my sons shall come from far, and thy daughters
shall he nursed at fhy side" The discourse was
intended TO show the danger to American pro-
gresS, first, from the extension of our geographic
alities represented in this country. At the
Bridge street Presbyterian church, the pas
tor. Rev. ID. W. Moffatt, preached from the
text: - Blessed is the nation where God is the
Lord" There were no morning services at the
Gay street Baptist church, but in the evening a
prayer meeting was held. At st. Johns church.
the pastor, Rev, A b. Adkins, preached a SER
mon from Psalms and cviii: 80 Oh! that men
men would praise the Lord for His goodness and
for Hi. wonderful works to the children OF men"
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.
COUNCIL.-Ths Council met on Wednesday A.
ternoon, at o'clock. -
Russell with lain Of fSr 6or ,f9a SSaG
10 have been injured by the fire department., while
IN Ss nn IN TIL TIL by that dsRartme1t Referred
taxes with per cent. rebate, 10 December 9th was
IfItFGru 10 Tie nance Committee.
Mr.. GulCk introduced bill for relief or the First
Baptist church, on bah street, retunding taxes al
legged To have been trroneously paid Laid over
- - THE NORTHERN AARKET SIZE.
Mr.; Gulick said be had spoken TO the chairman of
the barket house Committee of the Council Mr.
halJ with references 10 the report Of the Joint com
mlttee on the site Of the northern market; but in
view 81 the action taken by the Ccuucil during his
In taking the matter out OF the hands oi the
committee without waiting for their report, he
Thought they did not wish to hear any report, and
therefore had none TO make.
Mr.: Thompson read the law passed at the last SEES.
sion in relation to the purchase Of the market site 10
show that the con mittee had concluded their duties
when they had decided on the site and turned the
matter over to the Governor. No report was re-
gulred by the act, unless call was nads by the two
Houses: He stated that the vei bal report made By
MI. Quick sufficiently indicated what their report
would lie, and nothing new could be expected from
formal report. He introduced the following: THAT
So much OF the first ctiOn of the act entitled IAN
act prev ldlng for the purchase Of certain market
sitter, and the ere CT ion thereon of certain mar
approved August %, 1871 as authorizes the Commit
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