Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-20

Odfe- WHICH was attended Dy many LADIES ana
gentlemen from the city. Addresses were
Judge Fernold, Mr.. Bailey and Mr. Hunter
The languid feeling incident to spring is
easiest dispelled by vigorous exercise at the
Gymnasium. Clubs are still trumpS at this in
stituti0n. Reduced rates are given to as small
At a reception at the Riggs House to- night
oy the ohlcerS OF the Association for the Ad-
Yancement of Women, Miss Mary +. East
man, the secretary, will read an Interesting
paper.
On the 3lst ult. the daughter of Mrs. Alice
X. StOtSenberg died of scarlet fever in this
taken to Wilmington, Del, and the other
enid, boy OF seven years, took the disease
there and has since been very i'll. but is now
out OF danger.
A pleasant way to spend Easter Monday
evening will be to attend the annual ball of
the West End Hibernian Society, advertised
IN another column.
A party of trampS boarded train on the R.
f. & +. Railroad ut QuanticO last week and
rode 70 Richmond being too numerous to be
1OfClOiy put off.
The Circuit and Equity Courts were each i'm
session today hearing motions.
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HORTTCr-L-
TURAL SOCIETY met last night at Association
hail, with Mr. VIM. Saunders in the chair and
MI. !. I. G. Clark as secretary. The names of
inc following persons were presented for
Bradley, Anthony Buchly, VIM. s. RoOSe.
Henry Beard b. ID. Hyam, S. III. Kaufman,
Jos; l. Savage, John Keyworth, Rich'd Smith
h. II. IruewOrthy, Thomas SOmerville, Rob't
Leltch, Geo. W. Cochran, NJ. V. b. Began
Michael Dulin, James 4. Watt and John j
Riley. The committee on nominations of
OHlcefS reported in favor of the following
and they were elected John A. Baker presf-
dent: John Saul, Thomas w. Fowler and Ed
ward Cammack, vice presidents; Charles A.
BAL. recording secretary: ID: S. Curtis, CORE
spending secretary; and j. T. c. Clark, treas
urer, with the following executive commit
fee:-John Saul David l; Saunders, George
Michael ESpb Tnh I'm T,,1I rrG,
secretary was authorized to procure suitable
stationery and blank books for the use of the
society. The second Wednesday of each month
was designated for the regular monthly meet
IngS OF the society MeSSrS- VIM. Saunders.
Matthias Hagerty and Jas. X. Kerr were chosen
as hnance committee. Mr. VIM. Saunders
was called upon TO entertain the members
present with his views on the subject OF horti-
culture, which he proceeded to do There are
many ways. he said. of keeping up the interest
OF the subject OF horticulture: one popular way
was by frequent exhibitions of flowers and
Other products of their skill. Exhibitions are
as general rule, OyerdOne, and apt To result
IN disaster rather than the promotion OF the
OBJECTS sought to be attained. They are some
times based on too large ideas, and are bur-
uenSOme ~ members. This should be guarded
against. The bringing together of the mem
DerS, with their fruits, flowers and new dis
cOVerleS, IN an transformations way and dis
Susslng together and exchanging views would
De productive Ut good results. Science is the
discovery OF natures laws. and the tracing of
this subject through the fairy realms of flow
ers IS an occupation essentially elevating to
man or woman. This is wide field and open
TO every mind. There should he no distinction
between the scientific and practical mind both
are wanting In this work. He saw no reason
why society OF this kind should not prove 4
success III this District. Mr.. John Saul fOi-
lowed IN similar words of encouragement He
Thought their weekly meetings would prove
valuable to al. He desired TO be a hard
worker. and TO assist in imparting and re
eeIylng knowledge. The chair after thank-
ing the society f0r the compliment of electing
II q hot tha
lady membership would help the cause Their
interest i'll flowers and shrubbery is proven
Dial. MI Clark said he knew of many ladies
very much devoted TO this subject anxious to
BECOME members. Mr.. Saul remarked that
the ladies are the best customers gardeners
nave, and the most liberal in the purchase o.
DoWerS generally. The committee ON hall
was instructed to secure Association hail for
their regular meetings.
INJURY TO EYES OF SCHOOL, CtrrrDRRN
AND IEACHERS.-The Board of Health met
evening, and the health officer presented a LET
yer stating that two-thirds of the pupils anu
LeacherS IN the west room of the public school
building at the corner of nth and streets
are complaining of Inflammation of the eyes
-<h more or less pain, two of the children be-
ing, absent on that account. He had been
told by an 0euliSt that their ewes had received
very serious If not permanent injury. In view
vi tne Importance OF the subject, he recon-
The room. The light and ventilation are both
very detective, and he thought that the Dis
IrlcG commissioners should be asked to auth
ofize sqfileIent expenditure to correct these
evils, either by changing the direction OF seats
and desks or other methods. Many other of
the school buildings are in bad Condition.
put not so bad as this. Mr.. Marbury said that
TINS was most important subject, and he
moved that the letter be forwarded to the Dis
trlct Commissioners at once. Mr.. Warden ey-
pressed doubts as TO whether the board had
jurisdiction OF the subject. Dr.. Cox suggested
reference to the health officer to make a
thorough examination: Dr. Verdi said that
there could be no question as to the authority
OF the board oyerthe matter, and urged prompt
action. After some further discussion Mr.
Marbury moved that the sanitary committee
take charge of the subject with the health Off
Ger and make a thorough investigation; and
The motion was adopted.
AT THE ANNUAL CoNcLAvE of WASHINGTON
C0mmandery, No l, knights Templars last
night, it was decided to make a pilgrimage to
richmond, Va, starting on the evening of
was voted TO attend divine service i'm the even
Ing OF Ascension day, MAY 30th,) at the church
OF the Ascension, in compliance with a inyi-
tatlon rom Bishop Pinckney. Officers were
chosen for the ensuing year as follows: Emf.
nent commander, Robert Boyd ;generalsSimO,
&iInam J. Stephenson; captain general, VIM.
q. Moore; senior warden, W. G. Brock junior
warden. A. Nj. Tubman; treasurer John Kew
worth recorder, Warren III. circuit: warden,
VIM. u. Henderson: trustee, E. +. Shafhirt :;
prelate, Daniel Mcfarland.
wN. T. LEE, THE Ex-PoLICEMAN, who was
arrested yesterday by Oficer Edelin, on the
charge OF stealing watch from W. E. ThOrne
VINO nNeS near UniOntOwn, was brought mn
IRON JAN 10 the Police Court. He pleaded nor
guilty. Mr.. ThOrne testified that he lives in
frlnce Georges county. Lee came To his
mouse some time ago, and when he left the
Walch and chain had also left The theft hav
my occurred In Maryland, the court thoup ht
TINS court mad no jurisdiction over IT, and adj
Nlsed that poStpOnement of the hearing he
made until Wednesday next. Mr. COyle said
he had several cases of forgery against Lee
which he would file on that day.
CAsSINERES! CASSINER Cloths for men
boys and children, about 80 pieces Splendid
assortment, prices ranging from 81 to 81 50:
bieaehed cotton, good as Fruit of the Loom, s /:
New York Mills Sheeting, the widest and very
Dest quantity made, ar special low price
white hOney-cOmb quilts, 80; large size pure
white bridal quilts, $50: beautiful WOOL
spring dress goods, -. Carriers, Ill Market
Space.-AdCt.
POLICY PLAYERs.-The Alexandria Gazette
sayS:-lt Is reported that number of the lot
terry and policy dealers who have been driven
out OF Washington have announced their id
ientlOn TO open business at Jackson City, the
Virginia end OF the Long bridge. As the law
here Is very strict and as severe as in Wash
lngtOn, these gentlemen had better make
some other change of quarters
The CATTLE MARKET.-At Queenstown
grove yard market yesterday lbs head of cattle
We're sold from $3.50 to SOP: 600 sheen and
taa l.l,..