Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-07-02
GEORGETOWN.

CORNER STONE LAID-The corner stone
. which vas taken from the Presbyterl.n Bridge
the new church building, on West street, be-
tween Congress and High streets There were
only few persons present, and it was laid
seone las lately described in TIE SrAR) were
replaced in 1t, together With Q silver plate con-
tanning the names Of the President Of he United
States, Governor Of the District, the pastor
elders ard deacons of the church, also copy Of
the daiH sewspapers. 1t was laid in . gaivan-
lied iroA boa: hermetically seized. The work
on the new church building has progressed
finely, and II is now almost ready for the roof
Two WEDDINGS LAST EvRHIEe.-M Mr..
Cnauncey d. Snow was married to Miss Nan
ME L. Stake, daughter of Mr.. John n. Stake,
Of this city, by Rev. Father Stonestreet at
Trinity church last evening. Subsequently, a
reception was held at the residence Of Mr.. W.
O'Clock Mr.. and Mrs. Snow left for bridal trip
to the White Mountains. ~
Later in the evening, at the same church,
wedlock Mr.. Thomas F. Harmon and Miss
Philomena v. Fleck, both Of this city.
CANAL STArIsTIcs.-During the week end
the sn~ weep
The last month was the most prosperous one the
month. up to june as ic7 5as tons over is line me
No. ENGINE HoUsK.-The sum of al 900
appropriated by the legislature for the repair
Of Henry Addison engine house win be ex-
pended in building an addition, with stable
room below, and Bathroom and water-closet
above.
MRS. ANN R. LUNsFoRp, venerable lady Of
Georgetown, died at the residence of Colonel
W: o. Drew, on Gay street, this morning.
To THE Two BoARDs.-Persons who pass
down Potomac street, from st. Johns church.
think the Board of Health might find some
sanitary work to do in suppressing the sickening
odor from Out-houses on or near that street.
The Board of Public Works will receive the
thanks Of many citizens II they will will hurry
up the paving of the sidewalks on LIST street,
said 10 be delayed for want of bricks.
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUsTEEs.-A regular
monthly meeting of the board of trustees Of the
Georgetown public schools was held last even
ing, and after discussion regarding the work Of
the Legislative Assembly concerning the pub
lie schools of Georgetown, means to push for
ward the erection of a new school building now
in course OF construction to a rapid completion,
the finances of the board, various means and
plans being suggested 80 as TO expedite the pay
ment of the Indebtedness to the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank, and Mr.: Hunt, the
was postponed until after consultation with
Governor Cooke, who is e1-odfcto chairman of
the building committee. An application from
Miss Alice watkins, the late medal-scholar at
the female grammar school, for a teachers po-
slton when vacancy should occur was placed
on fle On motion Of Mr.. Dunlop, it W as de-
cided that the term of the next school wear
should begin on the list of September and end
on the 30th of June succeeding and that ali
contracts with teachers be made for that
period, their salaries being paid in ten equal
instruments. The teachers salaries were ar
ranged as follows: Assistant teachers 800; al
primary schools, $3.50; at secondary, 500; az
intermediate, $500; at female grammar, 81 900
and at male grammar, 81 100. The salary and
choice OF music teacher were not decided
upon.
RIVER NEws.-The schooncrwm. II Trowers,
from Norfolk, with % 900 feet lumber has
arrived to Jos. & j. T.. Libbey, and the schooner
Milton, from Portsmouth, Va, with 70 zoo feet
lumber for the Wheatiey Bros.
WHEAT PEoSPECTs.-The farmers west NJ
this city, in the great wheat-growing countie,
OF Virginia and Maryland, are busily engaged
in harvesting, and they report the new crop OF
wheat as very favorable for a good yield. There
have been no receipts or sales Of grain for sew
eral days past, and will not be until the new
crops are reared and stored.