Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-04-01

fully Justified in feeling proud of her. In
fact. all of the school children spelled re-
markably well, as the result in their favor
would indicate. Mr.. Randolph was deputed
10 present the young lady with the gold
medal which he did in a courtly style, con-
graduating her on Eer triumph. Altogether
the evening was passed very pleasantly and
very prOfitably.
WHY SPEAKER BLAINE DID NOT PRESIDE
Since writing the above we learn that
Speaker Blaine, who was announced to ap-
pear. authorized the use of his name in CON
active interest in the arrangements for them.
nut ne was unexpectedly called away from
the city.
EASTER FESTIVAL OF THE CHURCH OF
THE 1NCARNATION-W Willard Hall was
thronged last night with agreeable people,
including many persons and officials of
prominence. Among those present were
Jose Meguel de Paz, Mrs. Judge Swayne,
ter of Admiral Wilkes, who also assisted at
The tables, and Major Montgomery. who has
been particularly active and efficient in
making this festival for the benefit of the
Church of the Incarnation a great success.
Gen. BabcOck kindly furnished a stock of
beautiful flowers, and Mr.. Cammack. the
florist, contributed his tasteful services i'm
arranging them in attractive bOquets. The
Marine Band was there. and furnished music
so lnsplriting as to ne sadly tempting to the
young feet To utilize IL in the way OF dancing.
The tables, presided over by the charming
ladies of Incarnation Church, were supplied
with a wonderful array of articles of use and
beauty, specimens oil the taste and industry
of the ladies of that parish who are so active
in all good works. The refreshment tables,
&c. were also bOunteously filled; and the
charming atererS were kept busy supplying
the wants of customers. Altogether a hand
some sum must have been realized last night
FOR the deserving object In view, and no
GOubt the receipts to-day and tonight will
be yet larger.
a WAsHITGToSIAN KILLED ON THE Il.
O. X. RI. w. Andres. between IS and
40 years of age, was killed early yesterday
morning at the Mount Clare Junction stock
siding. about one mile from Mount Glare
STATION. baltimore and Ohio Railroad. by
being run over by a stock train. Upon
searching upon his person for something by
which he could be identified. memorandum
was found showing that he had been placed
III charge of two stock ears, loaded with hogs
and sheep, by MessrS. Lynn n Fordyce. stock
shippers of Chicago. Illinois. 1t was suisse
quently ascertaincd by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company that deceased had
Told one of the employees at Bellair, Mr..
James Christie. that he resided in Washing
ton, II. I. The remains were carefully laid
ont. and await identification. Coroner Ogle,
OF the western district, upon being notified.
summoned jury OF inquest. Conductor
hammond stalled that the man got out OF the
dTOvers' car and was seen by witness stand
ing off the track. and when the train was
being moved To put the stock in the pens
the man was found under the car dreadfully
mangled. The engineer and firemen testified
To the same facts, al the conclusion of which
me jury rendered verdict of accidental
company from all blame-Bdlo. Gazette. Is,
THE SMITH STREET BAPTIST lCo1oREp,
CHURCH TROUBLE.-The First Baptist (col-
ored) Church advisory council met at ArmO-
~ Hall Yesterday, and the proceedings We're
opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Green, of
Mount Zion church. The Rev. Dr. Parker of
Calvary Baptist church. announced that the
meeting was opened for business, and called
the following churches: Fifth BAPTIST
Church, Third Baptist Church, Zion Baptist
Ihurch. Shiloh Baptist Church, Liberty
baptist Church, Mount Zion Baptist Church
Abby snian Baptist Church, RheO Baptist
church, Calvary Baptist Church. Responses
were made for each. IL was moved and
seconded that the Rev. Or. Parker should be
Inc moderator of the meeting; agreed to-
Rev. Mr.. Robinson offered the following res
0lution: That we do recognize the actions of
the 9th street Baptist Church in excluding
The brethren, To he illegal, by the act Of the
majority. Tine resolution was adopted. Rev
Mr.. Walker offered the following: That We
the advisory council, do not recognize the
parties that were excluded. and that we do
sustain the church i'm her action" This res
olution was adopted. Rev. Mr.. Cooke of
Alexandria, Va, moved that the neeting adj
journ; agreed 10. and the council adjourned
after prayer by the Rev. DR., Parker
ARREST ON \ CHARGE OF HORSE STEAL
lSG-Ofhcer Nicholson, of the 5th precinct
arrested young man, named John L. HOl-
rONd, whom the officer accused of al attempt
10 steal saddle horse in front of Riggs
bank about 10 O'Clock to-day. The animal
belonged TO VIM. II. H. CisSell The horse
had been left standing while the young man
I'm charge, named John &. Wilson. entered
The bank to get a check cashed. HorOyd
The officer says. went for the horse. He was
taken To the Police Court and committed to
jail for a hearing to morrow.
CoLoRED SOCIETY is deeply interested in
an aristOcratic wedding to take place at an
early day. The maid Of Mrs Jones. the wife
OF Senator Jones, is TO be led TO the altar by
General Buffers cook. Great preparations
are making for the happy event, and il is
rumOred that the mansion of Senator Jones
VIII be thrown open in order that the favored
PAIR may hold reception.-Wdst. Cor. ". Y
Pest.
ANOTHER SPILL spelling match is
announced To take place tomorrow IF ridayj
evening at the congregational church. in
which the contestants will be ladies and gen
1le1f1n OF the Third and Sixth Auditors Of
noes. II has been decided to donate the pro-
ceeds OF this entertainment TO n worthy char
liable lnstitution--the Industrial Home
School.
THE NEW BOAT FOR THE PoroNAc
TRADE.-Messrs. Gedney and FoilanSbee of
the Upper and Lower Potomac Steamboat
Company. retained to the city last night
from Philadelphia where the new boat for
mat line is being built. They report the
work on her progressing Satisfactorily and
mat II Will be completed in the time indi-
cated In the contract. August LIST next.
CHAINS. bracelets, gold plated vest chains.
etruscan gold sleeve buttons and studs in
soid- plale, received at Prigg's, on the ave
nue., near ~ street.
GRADUAL savings make large fortunes"
Deposit IN the Metropolis Saving Bank, cor
aer OF 'th street and Louisiana avenue.
]. F. BRoDHEAD, No. 535 18th street IS nav
ing special improvement taxes at the lowest
rates. Give him call before paying.