Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-13


Mcconnell. Drew & Gibbs. + q. Wheeler,
D. s Johnson, b. f. French, Hall X Hume
Chronicle Publishing Company. l.. Saw
age. Browning & Middleton, Jos. q. Carroll,
John VI. Heating, ThOs. Norfieet. ". b. Flu
Gltt. jackson Pumphrey, b. w. Gheen, Wal
toB Bros, j. Ii. Moore, r. NJ. Johnson, A
Woodward, jr., W. B.Moses, Kaspar Kneessi,
X. BeTesfOrd. Robinson Bros. & Co, John NJ.
Nelly. Wall X Robinson, Evans Bros. 4 Co.
VIM. II. RaPley, Shelter Pinksrd, Byron
Co. n. ID. Gilman. John a. Baker, c. A.
Schneider 4 Sons, W. II. Yerkes. ifty-One
altogether. The awards will not be made
for several days.
PLACES OF AMUSENEST.-SC,tioHd T1eoter
John Mccullough closed his successful en-
gagement Saturday evening, aud this week
We are 10 have an entertainment of an en-
tirely different nature, but one which will
doubtless draw as well. or better; that is,
Raymond, as Colonel Sellers. His support
IL announced as first-cIass COMPRISING be-
SIDES the best of Mr.. FOrd's comedy company
Miss Marie Gordon Mrs. Raymond), VINO
mas Won great praise ia the character of
F5rOrS Opera Ho,se-To-night the Joe JEFF
terson Dramatic Club will give one of their
81 tOyable entertainments in behalf of the
Children's hospital. This association is so
well and favOrably known in our midst as
well as the children's hospital. that a large
audience will doubtless be attracted. An
original eomedietta will be produced for the
trst time, with such talent in the cast as
hessrs. Warren and Dennis, and Miss Town
ley. In addition, the comic drama, "The
Pride of the Market. - will be presented.
Theodore TbO8aGs-The orchestra under this
eel6 DRAFTED director viii give two concerts at
Lincoln hall-tO-mOrrow and Wednesday
evenings. The programmes are rich aud of a
character TO suit all, containing some OF the
BEST productions OF Beethoven, Wagner aud
other celebrated authors Madame Sterling
whom every one admlres, will sing several
choice selections. Tickets may be secured
for these concerts at Metzerott 4 Co.'S
IutGllO1ge Hou.-Mrs. Frances NJ. Carter
viii give one of her dramatic recitaIs this
evening. This lady has achieved q high re-
putaiiOn rs an elocutionist, and the pro-
FIamme contains many gems which she
always renders in excellent style. Tickets
can be secured al Philips book store.
IHf6gef CGh'Sltte-The brilliant spectacle Of
with gorgeous scenery and appointments
and many attractive features, including the
grand march OF the Amazons, a fine ballet
troupe, etc
ELECTIONS OF OFFICERs.-The Washing
ton S;sngerbund, Saturday night, elected tn
following officers for the ensuing year Presi-
Gent, u. Waldecker vice president, 8. knopp;
recording secretary, &. PfanDe; correspond
ing secretary, TheOdors Miller; financial sec
rotary, l.. BrOdhag; treasurer, A. Bischoff
nor3Tlan, L. Raeder; standard bearer, julius
Biedt jr.
The Indiana Republican Club at its an
nCal meeting. Saturday evening, elected the
following officers: Hon. John e. New, OF In
dianapolis, president; John A. Shanklin
second vice president; VIM NJ. Bass' re SscTs
ing secretary, and 7. +. Stokes, treasurer
A committee consisting OF Hon j. c. New
W. III. Goddard, &. NJ. Heaton, ST., and Osca-
II Nealy was appointed to revise, amend or
alter the constitution.
Pressmen's Union No. 1, on Saturday even
ing elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: President, W. ID. Reddeld; vice
president, Charles K. Hurdle secretary, II.
Pierce financial secretary, NJ. W. Louis;
treasurer; Thomas Maher; sergeant-at-arms,
Union, Andrew j. Preall.
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oRED) CHURCH-Yesterday, after the regu-
lar services al this church closed, the imam
cal affairs OF the church were brought up for
consideration. some time since the cOngre-
CATION borrowed about 200 from the
FTeedmen's Bank 70 enlarge and beautify
The building, $1,000 of which IS now due,
and some months since committee was ap-
pointed 10 report some plan for reducing the
debt Yesterday Mr.. John A. GRAY was
called o. the chair, and Mr.. Henry johnson
submitted q report from the committee,
mat the New York avenue church had
agreed Ia furnish 5000, and that Rev. DIR.
smith, OF the Fourth church, had - 600 at
raised by the l5th-street church. Mr. John
r Cook moved the appointment OF a com
Tnittee 10 take the needful steps TO raise the
amount required, which motion was car
red. Rev. Mr.. Brown, pastor, subscribed
$50 OF the amount Representative Rainey,
Mr. Pinchback, Mr.. james Wormley, and
others rot members OF the church, were
present.
Will sell this evening at his salesroom a dne
collection OF law books, embracing text
books. state and federal reports, digests and
English reports, together with many other
valuable works In daily use. The sale will
be concluded this evening, and parties
desiring such works should not fail to at
teEd.
TEE PEws in the New Ascension Church
viii oe sold on Wednesday evening, Decem-
Der 18th, at O'Clock. This is one OF the most
magnificent Episcopal churches south OF
New York, and In the best location In the
city. This church is under the rectorshIp Of
Bishop Ptnckney, assisted by Rev. j. ri.
Elliott
FURNITURE SALE--ThoS- Bowling aue
uoneer, Will sell, tomorrow morning, in
'front.' OfhlS auction rooms. a large and varied
assortment Of household effects. Parties
furnishing would do well 10 attend this sale
as they can be accommodated In any class
they may desire.
ESPECIAL ATTENTION is called 20 the ele-
CANT collection Of books to be sold at the
suction rooms OF Dunsanson Brothers 9th
and ID streets northwest, this Monday eve
Ming at O'Clock.
EErAiLERs who have sold Eimwo95 coll
lSEs say L8Py can't keep store withn1t them
In-s e good ecommendation.-Adc.