Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-04-04
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Col. Florence (vho, we regret to state IA VET
IA ssys me SsseeI Snnddy Gazette will be bril-
Sewer traps have been ordered to be placed
II the northeast and southeast corners OF Mas
sachusetts avenue and DIST street northwest
Col. Perry Carson, president of the Grand
united order OF Gallilean Fishermen saws the
female member of that organic alton will not
ppear IN the procession on emancipation day.
service OF the Reformed Episcopal Church
will be held at Lincoln Hall Tomorrow evening
when there will be sermon by Rev. VIM.
Mcclure.
-Four marriage licenses yesterday. among
which was one TO Donald n. Mcintosh of the
Creek Nation, and Emma b. Gawler, OF this
city.
Mr.. VIM. Franklin, an old and weIl-known
printer Of this city, and for several years past
aprOof-reader At the government printing ofic.,
died at his residence, on l. street, at 9 O'Clock
The yestry of Ascension church have awarded
TO MI VIM II. Allen, Of Baltimore, the con
tract for building the new church on the cor
per Of Massachusetts, avenue and I2fh street
and ground will be broken on next Monday.
Ladies who have not yet made all their pur-
chases of spring goods will find il to their adj
vantage to call at the new store of Mr.. ID + W
Carter, in this city, first reading his advertise
ment in tO-dsy's STAR.
The American Tract Society has it's anniver-
sary meeting in Rev. DIR. SnnderIand's church
10 morrow evening, on which occasion there
will be addresses by some of the most distin-
enlshed divines in the country. See the sdver-
On and after tomorrow the 30 D. m. train on
the Baltimore and Potomac railroad which
uain makes the connection with all points in
the south and southwest, will be run dailg making
hours.
Judge and Mrs. Macarthur gave pleasant
reception at their residence on / street last eve
ming TO the Wisconsin delegation in Congress
and other citizens of that state at present in
washington. Mrs; Macarthur was assisted In
Vice President Willard. Of the Board OF Pub-
nc works, to-day addressed q note to Mr..
Thomas Lewis, contractor, requesting him to
make the necessary repairs on the concrete
pavement laid by him on 18th street. between r
street and New York avenue, without DELAY.
Prigg, whose famous jeweIry store, No. 457
Washington in its display of all the varieties on
modern jewelry, which, by its elegance aud
cheapness, Is supplanting the old heavy
STYLES, sends us napkin holder of unique
pattern.
The following Off GERS Of Mount Vernon Home
Communion, No. 2, b. U. II. F.. were installed
evening Elizabeth Murdoch guardian; @. NJ
Renerker, protector; VIM. II. Knox, prophet;
Cathsr1ne Olphant, prophecies; David Nav
priest; Sallie r.. Hutchins, priestess; Elizabeth
Selhy, W. of D.; James Morrow, W. of n
The opening of the beautiful ice cream sa-
loon Of j. RUSSELL & Co., No. 1927 New York
avenue, last night, was attended by large
number Of invited guests, who were delighted
AT the beauty OF the saloon aud the excellence
OF the creams. This new enterprise deserves
ana Will DOUBTLESS receive, liberal patronage,
as the advertisement elsewhere shows tn at great
inducements are offered to customers.
AT the annual cOnclave of Washington Com
mandery, No I. Knights TempIar, last night,
officers were elected for the ensuing wear as
fOllOws:-C. W. Bennett, eminent commander;
r. q. Davis, generalissimO; Robert BOyd, cap
tain general; Rev. j. II. Parks, prelate; W. j.
Stephenson, senior warden; W. G.. Brock iu-
Nor warden; jefferson Rives, treasurer; w h
circuit, recorder, and II. o. TOwles, warder.
Officers appointed are as follows Allison
Nailor, jr., standard bearer; Daniel Mcfarland
sword bearer; Leonard StOddard, sentinel; Sam
uel III. Bacon, ". NJ. Poindexter and ii. ID.
Boteler, guards.
TIE KNIGHTS TENPLAR AT ST. JOHNS
CHURCH LAST NIGHT.-In response to an invi-
tatiOn from Rev. j. Vaughn Lewis rector of the
st. Johns Protestant Episcopal church, to at
tend religious services on Good Friday night at
that church, the officers and members OF Column
bia COmmandery, No. 2, knights Templar, met
at their asy lum last evening, ABOUT two hundred
strong, and in full regalIa quietly marched to
the church, corner of 10th and II streets aud
took seats in the central part OF the church
which had been reserved for them, and psrtiei-
pated in the impressive services. The outside
tier Of pews and the galleries were literally
Knights, the larger portion of the audience
being ladies, all anxious to witness the first oc-
casiOn in this city of COmmandery of Templars
participating in the services of Good Friday
DIR. Lewis, who was invested with baIdric and
gauntlets, WAS aided in the ritualistic service
by Rev. Drs. Harold Mckee, Steele and Hob
be. The chant by the choir Of male voices,
youth" was rendered in a solemn and impress
sive way, and the earnest manner of both the
clergy and choir in the spOnses was a feature
OF the occasion. DR.. Lewis took his text from
Ephesians xiv: 15-"God forbid that 4 should
glory save in the cross OF Christ, by whom the
world Is conquered unto me and I unto the
world" The sermon was listened to with marked
attention by the visitors, the tenor of Ii being
TO show that the profession OF religion aud al
lance with the Christian church should be a
consequence TO membership with the valiant
ms or amin 10T1a nr1a rnfR nIph "a
During the closing exercises the choir sang
some choice and appropriate selections.
TIE THsArsRs.-To- night is the last chance
TO see Mr.. Edwin Adams in his great role of
"Enoch Arden, l." at the National Theater. On
Monday evening, however, he has volunteered
of "The Marble Heart" the occ aston being the
benefit of Mr.. W. T.. Sheridan, the popular
leading man Of the National company. Mrs.
Sheridan, the bride of the benefei1rie, will on
that occasion make her first appear ance on any
stage, and Mrs Murdoch and Mr.. Sheridan are
also in the cast. On Tuesday evening Mr.. Geo
Ms,ean, a GOOD actor and worthy gentleman,
will have benefit
To night the full strength OF the company at
Ferd's Opera House will appear in the popular
evening Americas greatest actress, Charlotte
Cushman, will appear in her celebrated role
Meg Merrlllies," supported by strong cast.
his Will De great treat to admirers OF the
The Jackley family make their last appear
ance at the IheateT COmlQue this evening, and
should have a crowded house, as thev are ahead
of any other combination Of gymnasts in the
country.
TIE BOARD OF HEALTH met last night, and
the health officer asked the privilege OF en-
ploying the necessary help - ebate a nuisance
on 18th street and Rhode Island avenue "a stag
nsnt pond Of water;) referred to the standing
committee. After discussing the subject Of
garbage nuisances, il was ordered that all COM
plants arising from the same, coming TO the
knowledge Of the health officer, be submitted to
the board and by them referred to the Board of
Public Works A communication was received
from the Board Of Public Works setting Mou-
day next as q day for consultation with the
Board Of Health. DR.. Bliss and Mr.. Langston
were appointed a committee OF conference. A
letter was submitted from W. r. Turner j. Co.,
Offering to remove dead animals and garbage
by railroad for $4,000 per annum, TO be paid
monthly. Mr.. MaIbury submitted q resolution
that the health oficer be directed to ascertain
the disposition of the garbage that Is now car
ried TO the foot of nth street, and also the
manner IN which the night soil is received and
put on the barges.
TEE CHIMES FOR EASTER SUSDAY.-Mr.
Widdows has arranged the following appropriate
selection OF music TO be played on the Metro
polttan NJ. Z. church chimes tomorrow Easter
Sundayl commencing a o.