Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-11


arrived at our wharves. OF these 2.100 were
condemned as unfit for consumption
The Probate Court will be In session to-mor-
row (Tue:day at II O'Clock a. m, Register
webster having returned to the city for that
purpose.
Major Davis, of the Government Printing
ONCE, wife and child; Mr.. Dom, architect and
patent attorney, wife, three children and SER
want; Mr.. Avery, wife and daughter left for
Ocean City, Nd, this morning.
Educational Institutions.
DIRECTORY FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Parents and guardians are already beginnin O
TO look around for suitable schools at which to
place their children and wards for the next
term; and teachers and principals OF educa-
uonal institutions are therefore beginning to
make preparations for the 'sfaI Campaign. >
Among the many excellent schools which ad.
Vertise In THE STAR the following have already
mace tnelr announcements AS the others do
likewise notices Of them will appear In this
column:
Mrs. Sylvanus Reeds well established board
ing and day school for young ladies, at Nos. 6
opened October list. Here the German and
French languages are practically taught. with
a1eg In lRTi%ay and
ing and needle work speciality. Every pupil
i neae receives the personal supervision Of the
west. This excellent boarding and day school
TOT young ladies and children opens September
lstn. Mrs. Lipscomo Is the principal Of this In
sttution, which has so many years maintained
reputation among the schools OF this city.
MISS CalktnS school for boys and girls viii
reopen the frst Monday In September, at No
stands high as proper place for the instruc-
ton OF the young.
THE IMPROVEMENTS AT FoRD's OPERA HOUSE
Artists, carpenters, plaStereTs and upholsterers
are busy at FOrd'S Opera House preparing it
,or nst OF a1tractiops, which win include JET
English opera, Adelaide Nelson as Juliet. Mrs
oates In comic opera, ''The Electric Light by
aaZelton and spencer; Fatinitza by Ford's
brilliant company OF children; 1.-THE Royal Cir
Gus" new opera In three acts: Hooley & EN-
erson's megatherium MINISTRIES, fifty strong:
ne operas Of the Little Duke, y 'The Sorcerer,"
Tine Mayor" 1.-THE Little Lady," Haverly's
1astadon Ministries, and many other new and
strong attractions. Manager Ford has pushed
ASIDE many OF the old and threadbare stars and
combinations and has determined to win sue
cess by new departure He viii have several
companies OF his own In his field, and with
men ne VIII bring out many novelties In su-
Transformed In its interior appearance. The
upper gallery has been removed, making quite
an imposing improvement A number Of new
Teass VIII De added TO the circle the walls all
part OF the building renovated. Steam heating
apparatus, costing $4,000, is being introduced
70 ensure thorough comfort In the coolest
mer time Is so apparent as TO need nothing but
mere mention. The general admission viii he
lily cents, which VIII entitle the patron TO
any seat on either floor not reserved. OniV
limited number OF seats will be sold in adj
vance Matlnees win be given every Wednes-
sion to ladies and children There viii be seats
at night also for twenty five cents. The season
opens Monday evening, August 25th. with
SupRe's new English comic opera, In three acts
OF "FatinitZa.-
THE CENTRAL BAPTIST S. s. UNION held its
annual meeting at Mount Zion Baptist church,
corher lZIn and streets northeast, yesterday.
Rev. Dr. Roane presided, and Prof. c. Robinson
and Rev. T. s. Robinson acted as secretaries. A
committee appointed to nominate officers for
tne ensuing year reported the following. which
were unanimously confirmed:-A. K. Manning,
SUPERINTENDENT OF Mount Zion Sunday school,
plesloent; j. NJ Washington, OF the Bethesda
churcn sunday school, and Dr.. r. s. Laws of
the First Baptist church sunday school, vice
PRESIDENTS; Prof. &. Robinson, corresponding
secretary; Rev: T: s. Robinson, recording sec,
Rotary; and j. II. Payne, treasurer. The COM
mittee on statistics submitted their report
showing an average attendance at the schools
OF 500 children and the schools In a flourish
ing condition.
FELIX QCAEDER, who was IN this city Tor
some days, fugitive from Fairfax county, Va ,
IS again IN custody. The constable who ar
rested Quan1 er, some time ago, 1t Is reported
was Waylai0 and shot ON one of the country
roads on Saturday, and as IL was believed that
QuaDder was on the Virginia side OF the Poto-
MAJ, the country constabulary and the town DO
lice kept sharp lookout for him. Saturday
night he was discovered by Policemen Belts
and Franks, OF Alexandria, crossing Hunting
Creek bridge. They hailed him and he ran, and
Iney chased him and he leaped into the creek
Onicer Belts shot at him, woundng him in the
leg, ana then leaped In the water and brought
him ashore and lodged him In jail, and he was
sent to Fairfax Court House last evening
TEMPERANCE MEETINGs.-A well attended and
spirited temperance meeting was held yesterday
afternoon at the Police Court room. An address
ne m hv NJ
led by Mr.. Nimmo rendered good music: inter-
esting remarks were made by Mr. Jere VIII
Hams, DR.. Walsh and MeSsrs. Riley, Whiteford,
Zook and others. Several signed the pledge.
Tie meeting OF the Dashaways at fallmadge
Hall last evening, was Well attended by citizens
and strangers. Hon. ID. P. Holloway In the
Addresses were made by the chairman, Mr.. A.
]: Amber, Hon. Mr.. Wright OF Ohio, Mr.. Den.
nison and Mr.. Jere Williams number OF
signatures we've obtained TO the pledge.
A Fathers COMPLAINT AGAINST His Son -
1nls morning IN the Police Court, Geo. Farrell,
fatner aged man, was the complaining wit
ness against MS son, Michael Farrell fun
grown man, whom he charged with threats
habits. The accused testified that his father r.
indebted to him, and he went to him ana asked
for some money, for he was suffering and they
had some words, when he drew up his fist q "a
threatened that he would put the WIND OUT Of
him. The court imposed a sentence OF On davs
In jail In default OF bonds.
TIE NATIONAL FAIR-The board OF directors
have since last Thursday been visiting various
localities for the selection OF suitable fail
grounds, and have re ;eiyed proposals for the
lease or purchase of the same. The advisory
BOARD nave seyeraIy been notified TO meet TO
morrow morning at 10 O'Clock at the nationa
TAR rooms, TO act On the business to be laid be
fore { EN- By the board OF directors, when II /.
probable the site Will positively be determined
the erection OF the necessary buildings forth
with commenced, and the machinery generally
put into operation In order 70 secure success
fu result.
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