Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-09-30

The Testimonial TO the Irish RIhe
THAMES VOTED MAJOR LEIGH AND THE
IRISH TFAM-THE TROPHY TO BE PRE-
sFNTgD To DAY.
An adIourned meeting OF Irish citizens I'm.
tsrested In the reception of the Irish team
was held last evening at Baiers' hall, Major
u. f UTell was called to the chair, with Mr..
Mr.. Conren, from the committee, SUBJ
United draft OF resolutions to Msior Leech
and the Irish team, which resolutions were
ADOPTED and ordered 10 be engrossed for pre-
The resolutions sincerely thank Major G.
B.Leech, captain of the Irish rife team, and
70 me gentlemen who SO ably supported him
for their successful efforts In inaugurating
and having brought about the friendly inter
rational con test In rife shooting, and ex-
press the earnest wish that these contests
suit win be productive of much good, mas
much as Ii viii have tendency TO cement
closer together and create q more fraternal
the same, but most especially between Ire
land and America.
Mr. Moban stated that he had been in
Of an engagement in Brooklyn for Monday
night the team would have to leave not later
than Monday morning.
Messrs. McGill, Fitzgerald, Dillon, and
ConneIl were appointed q committee TO walt
upon Major Leech and learn his plea sure In
res ard tn the matter.
r. necessary amount
Of money to defray the expenses OF the
trophy, &c, had been collected.
After waiting some time for the return of
tbe committee the meeting adjourned leav-
Ing the committee of thirty one TO make all
arrangements and announce them.
The committee about 1890 o'clock re-
turned, and reported that the team could not
remain until Monday, and 1t was arranged
tEat the presentation take place this after
room after the shooting Is over, on the
ground.
WoBK OF THE REPUBLICAN CLUBs--The
central Republican Association OF the
United States, composed OF the presidents
and delegates of the several state associa-
tions, met at Sanborn 4 Kings last even
ing, Major IL I. WILDER, OF Ohio, president
and Nj. T.. N. Howell, of Michigan, secre-
ssiS fIom Xe1m were shstea 70 Htna
Campaign Club, and German Republican
Campaign Club, making In all twenty three
associations represented. Judge George 8.
Fisher, OF Mississippi, presented q resolu-
ton respecting the duty of the government
In protecting Its citizens at home as we'll as
abroad; which was adopted, and commit
tee consisting of Messrs. Fisher, Hill, Mil
lard, COwie, and Emerson was appointed to
lay the same before the President and his
Cabinet. The following gentlemen were ap-
Of rates OF transportation. viz: Messrs. John
X Thompson, Josiah Willard, II. r. Crow
ell, E. N: Hill, and j. A. Dapray. Adjourned
Last night meeting of the Ohio Repub-
licap Campaign Club was held at their head
quarters. Mr.. r. L. Campbell presided, and
Mr.. A: II. Pettibone acted as secretary. Five
candidates were admitted to membership
Judge r. b. Warden delivered an address, In
which he gave some interesting reminis-
censes OF MT. Hayes, and vote OF thanks
committee on documents, reported that over
FIVE hundred thousand documents had been
received from the republican central COM
ber In fd9ssp aDs TW
appointed to draft q certificate of member
ship for members.
An enthusiastic meeting of the South Car
DINA Republican Club was held last even
ipe, ard Gen. H. g. Worthington made an
address He was followed by Mr.. Kennedy.
OF New York, and Mr.. Shaddock, of the Mas
sachuketts Campaign Club.
ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SUMNER
SHOOL BUILDING-An entertainment con.
81 II, OF declamsdions music and the read.
by The pupils of the colOred high school in
the Sumner building. under the direction of
the principal, Miss Mary Jane Patterson.
assisted by Misses Barney, Parker and
Somerville. The programme was as fol-
by the school; Rosetta Boston,
:, importance Of Time" essay; Aida
ton; Ralph Panot, "Charles VII" essay;
Estelle Wood, "Instrumental Music" Belle
Cox, ga Letter From London" Governor
Norton, REFORM" Florence Quonp, Gan
answer TO Letter From London" George
Cook, "Patrick O'Rourke," defamation;
Annie Queen "Solo;" Lena Jones, "Wish OF
Today" defamation; Mamie Thomas,
ADsei Of death asclsms., asrf Fiorencs
Quonn. instrumental Music" Kate Lewis,
Tine Brothers Farewell" defamation"
K K8sS J Rnss; 1o Msolo guaTte.te Good
harrington and James Harris.
The school numbers 40 pupils, divided
into four departments. Ex-Trustee Henry
" hn,9n Tho was present. reviewed the
since its organization. He referre1 to the
number of teachers furnished from this
school, and stated that II was the highest
the school to know that in every case so far
they bad all proved to be successful
teachers.
night will be the last presentation of the
gorgeous spectacle, 1.-THE Nais1 Green"
Next Monday night Stuart Robson will be-
gin an engagement In Bret Harris new play,
entitled The Two Men Of Sandy Bar"
% ore opportunity Of witnessing the beauti
ful drama, "Uncle Toms Cabin" It Is well
presented, and no one should fail TO see IL.
Next week madame Rentz's Female Min
strels," In Q programme full Of variety and
'un.
Theoter Comiqle.-Next week Matt Morgan
10 engaged, with his famous living statue
THE RIFLE TEAMS ON AN INSPECTING
-FOUR The reception committee of citizens
Of Weshington Yesterday escorted the mem
10 The various public buildings and other
points OF interest, among them the Soldiers
Home. In the evening. on invitation Of the
psrf Where hsS were
until q late hour by the MEM
bers Of the Verein.