Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-15
The Oysteymen-s Association.

The Oysteymen-s Association.
SUNDAY TRAFFIC DIsCoUNTENANCED.
The Oyster Captains Association met
Monday Dight-Captain Lewis In the chair,
with c. w. Thomas secretary. Various mat
tiers pertaining to the putting In successful
operation the new system of furnishing
oysters To our markets were discussed, after
which the following new members signed
the articles of the association and were en-
ToIed:-C: n; Mskenny, schooner Cora l..
MckeDny; John t. Lewis, schr. Columbia F..
G.; Walter Wood schr. Anna Merrill; Joseph
r. StuTgis, schr II. F. Marsh. An amendment
was made 10 me constitution, making a
fhree-fOuTth vote necessary for the election
of new members. Captain Sturges requested
TO be Informed as To what action the aSsO-
citation proposed tn take in relation TO the
sale of oysters at the wharyes on the Lords
day; he thought something should be done.
Heretofore there had been no concerted
action. Most OF the captains were oppose ed
TO ~; yet there were some who wOuls open
their batchways and supply the demand on
Sunday; consequently, they reaped the
profit, while those who declined doing so
through conscientious seruples were the
losers. He did not believe that any one
Profited by IL In the long run, yet it would be
nance with the moral and religious senti.
ment of the public, and all would
profit thereby in the long run, as the
great and consumers would soon learn to
lay in their supply for Sunday on Saturday.
Capt. A. j. Lewis took the same view of the
made anything by desecrating the Sabbath
day. He wished % show the public that the
men engaged In oyster dredging were not
an immoral and reckless set. as is supposed
but that they are gentlemen. Mr. A. B.
Warren submitted a resolution disCounte-
DaDcing 1.-The sale or offering for sale OF oys-
tiers on Sundays, believing the practice to be
demoraliziDg in its influences and against
the plain teachings of the wo-d of God" The
1s;oluiion was discussed by Captains Fleury.
Mr.. Leisbear, the consignee, were solicited
He stated that the resolution was in perfect
harmony with his sentiments, and it met his
hearty approval. On putting il to a vote 1t
was adopted unanimously, and committee
OF three was appointed to communicate this
discussion was here held on various topics of
desail connected with carrying out the new
sy stem adopted, and congratulations were
exchanged at the prospects Of better times.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC Taeofore
Thomas Orchestral Concert at Lincoln Hall
last evening called forth one OF the most re-
nned and attentive audiences ever within its
walls. The excellence of the programme
presented by Mr.. Thomas was only equaled
by the warm enthusiasm OF q audience,
which through his ipstrumeutsiity has been
educated TO understand and appreciate the
immortal works OF Beethoven, Bach, Gluck
and wagner, composers of the highest order
In the art Every selection on last evenings
programme elected rounds Of applause. The
many irierds OF the cultivated and carelul
artistic, Madame AntOinette Sterling. gladly
welcomed her temperance in this city, and
her reception must have convinced her of
their sincerity. Her selections were admira-
bly, suited 10 her grand cOntraltO voice, and
the two vehement encores to Barnby's
"When the Tide Comes In were aptly re-
sporded 10 in the Lullaby, song OF Scott,
and the "Thr"e Fishers" always favorite
This evening every seat should be filled.
Beethoven's sth symphony. Wagner's Tam
hauser, and Rubenstein's Ballet-music and
Wedding Procession, with beautiful songs
by Madame Sterling, are promised.
the Shakespeare Club -One OF the largest and
fuakx - IL
sembled last evening at Ford's Opera House,
the occasion being q complimentary enter.
tainment by the Shakespeare Club. "The
World of Fashion" was performed admira-
bly,, and the club deserves great credit Tor
The really excellent cast of the comedy. Mr..
Jefferson, Mr.. Carusi. Miss Mcconnell and
mention, although all reflected great credit
upon Themselves and the club. The enter
1ainment concluded with a farce In one act
entitled lone Too Many for Him." Among
The noted personages present last evening
were President Grant, Vice President Ferry
and the Attorney General.
National TheUeT.-Mr. John L. Raymond
drew another very large audience last night.
and bis representation OF Colonel Sellers;
was fully appreciated. With one or two ex-
ceptions, he is very well supported, and there
is 10 more enjoyable place to spend an eve.
mig than al the National, for IL is imrossi-
BILE not TO be amused.
placed upon the stage at great expense,
and all the appointments and scenic effects
are gotten up IN good style
SUITS AGAINST THE DISTRICT FOR " DIRK
On TIE CoRCoRAN MARKET.-Yesterdsy
Mr.. VIM. A. Cook, for Thomas Lewis filed a
declaration in the Supreme Court of the Dis
trici against the District OF Columbia, claim
ing S2G,1s1 as damages, setting forth that on
the LIST OF September, 1873, the commission
authorized by the act of Legislative Assem-
oily entered into contract with the plain
TN Tor building market house on the
1ih-street front Of square No. 4l6. known as
IOICOTan C0u2TG MARKET 10
were To pay So. $50; that he performed work
thereon 10 the amount OF SG.Ts1; that he fire.
ants, which they have wholly refused and
neglected 10 pay; wherefore he prays judg-
ment for said SUN, with interest and dam
ages, on his discharge from the work.
REAL ESTATE SALFs-Thos. f. wagga-
man, real estate brokeS has sold. for Jas. f.
of lot Il, in square 80, to Thomas BroiericE.
for sSj5 cash. Also, TO Miss A. G. Carroll,
lots - and 20, In fqnare $50, for si15 cash.
Also, for A. p. Howe & Bro, the four story
building, No. -. on the south side Of Penn
sylvsnia avenue, between 9th ard ! tn streets
occupied by Parker Eros, for SIC, 800 cash.
Messrs Duncarson Eros auctioneers, sold
yesterday, for Philip +. Turner and Chas. T.
DAVIS, trustees, part Of lot 8, in square SEQ,
ironing !; feet on south II street, between
eth and 1th streets east, and running back l2s
feet 10 q 50 foot alley, improved by an un-
finished three-story brick dwelling, 10 Mary
Wilkinson Aikers, for s1,65o.
THE OLD JAIL VACATED.-This morning
the prisoner Green, with c. G. Fisher, Bar
NooDan, and George Watson were brou ght
from the old jail In the new Maria" and
landed al the court house door, and after the
adjournment OF the court they were taken
To the new Jail, these being the last of the
prisoners TO be transferred, and the old build
Ing is now vacant.
CARRIAGE TICKETS for the De Mo,ax
Commandery ball this evening can be hal
from r. Cruit. No. 1921 q street or Charles
Earl 18th street, at 50 To and from the bail =
Toy TRUNKS and School Satchels for chill
dren AZ James 8. Topham's Trunk Manufac-
tory, rs .th street. I
RAILROAD conductors should wear Elm
x~ccx1 collars aS dirt will not gfi-k 10