Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1877-10-31
The workingmen's Assembly.

A regular meeting of the Workingmeu's
Assembly was held last evening at Baier's
hall, on sth and E streets. Delegates were
received as follows:-A. y. Smith, John w.
Reynolds and Charles Davis from the brick
layers union; Nicholas j. Plass, John Muir
ply and James Nuttall, from the gas filters
union; anu b. q. Macdonald, W. Soler and
j. Vandeverdt, from the tailOrs' union.
j. III. R2lstOn, Alfred Thomas, Richard
Emmons, I. 4. Msher and j. r. Whitemore
were announced as the executive com mfttee;
and o. p. Chappell, VIM. Spier, J. L. Land
voight, Stephen Charlton and \. c. Smith
the finance committee
Mr.. Boron moved that the committee on
platform be increased TO nine, and stated
that in their declaration IL was proposed TO
discuss the following subjects:-Manufac-
tires and mines, marine ana tariff, cOnstitu-
ton and elections, prison and other labor
ard emigration, finance and bonds, rail-
roads and public lands, patents and labor
saving machines, chartered bodies and edu-
cation. This motion was discussed at cen
siderable length and finally adopted; and
Messrs. s. Maltby, N. J. Plsss. c. W. Davis
and b. q. Mcdonald were added TO the com
mitfee.
Mr. Haldeman offered resolutions. which
were adopted, that the object of this assoc a
ton is TO assist, through all organic stions.
The interests of all mechanics and laboring
men, not only In the District of Columbia,
but thrc ughOut the United States, in any
matters which this organization may deem
judIcious after having duly considered the
same; II at the prime object of this associa-
ton 10 uie inherent trades OF the
District Into unions and to have their dele
gates propt riy accredited TO this, the central
organization, So that all trades may unite in
maintaining tne rights of all branches of
mt chanlcs and wOrkingmsn in the District
MI LanGvoight moved the appointment OF
a &C minittee 10 consider the eXpedieucy OF
holcl serles OF mass meetings; adopted,
and MeSsrs. ClsrkSOn, Mcdonald, SuLer
Sper al Murphy were appointed The com
The tailors' delegation reported a list of
u nn az sd flaf- OF 10
list of those who had not.
Mr.. Hamilton offered a resolution ofthanks
to the press, which was adopted.
AMUsEsGES rs.-Notio,iod Theaier. Miss
LYDIA Thompson and her dashing cOmpa ny
appear this evening in their new and sue
peTIOr 10 "RObiusOn Crusoe'' in mary re-
spects. Willie Edouin is said tn be immense
In IL. Look out for crowded house to-
night, which will beat the lam of last n ght.
opera HCuse.-Tbe performance here this
week is capital, and Is heartily enjoyed by
large audiences nightly. Tony Pastor al
ways has good company, and this time ii is
exceptionally good, as a visit to the Opera
House Will demonstrate.
IheGtcT CODliq1Se.-The sensational drama
OF The Stolen Child" is presented in fit
ting manner at the COmique. The varieties
are fully up to the standard.
Lincoln H0U.-Miss Alice Hosmer will
give concert here this evening, assisted by
some of the best musical talent in the city.
This rs Miss Hosmer's first appearance since
she made her debut at the National Theater
over two years ago. Since then she has been
studying successfully in New York.
VeSteTH PeS6gteTidH ChUrch.-Rsv. DR..
Wills will lecture here this evening on
woman"
foundry Church DIR. Chas. II. Fowler, of
New York, Will deliver his lecture TO- morrow
evening on Great Deeds OF Great Men,"
This is a great literary treat.
IseoipOah Lyceum.-HOn. Daniel Dougherty,
the famous lecturer of Pennsylvania, will de-
liver a lecture at the National Theater Sun
day evening on 1.-THE Stage"
The SdeageY6U,d will give concert on next
Monday evening for the benefit OF the Labor
Exchange.
Theodore Thomas Orchestra will give two
concerts next week at the Congregational
church, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
Zee advt.