Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-06-26
The horticultural society.
MEETING LAST NIGHT.

The horticultural Society met last evening at
German Hall-Mr. John Saul presiding and Mr.
G. Z. Chase secretary. MesSrs. NJ. C. Barnard.
X. j. Melgs, jr., and Peter Guigon was nomi-
mated and elected members.
PROFITABLE MUSHROOM CROP.
MI. j. T. c. Clark called attention to some Il ne
Uniontown. He explained that these WAS from M
pit IL by 80 feet and feet deep, and the air
appears to be admitted at the end. The spawn
is coming up thiekly, and making an estimate
from present indications he will take from this
pit 500 pounds OF mushrooms, and he is now
selling them at 40 cents per pound. When Mr..
Guigon commenced preparations he was laugh
ca az Dy his neighbOrS, and it was suggested
that there was place at the asylum for him.
but since the mushrooms have come up then
have changed their opinion.
NEGLECTED. ARTICLE OF FOOD
MI. saunders remarked that the mushroom
family was greatly neglected article Of food,
. and while formerly but few of the fungi were
regarded as ut to eat, now only few are re-
garded as unfit. In Italy there Is an Inspector
OF fungi, and among the condemned fungi was
the same mushroom now On exhibition 10 Lon
don there is Mushroom Club, whose dinners
embrace all manner OF fungi. Even the COM
mon pop ball Is said when young TO make pal
atable dish. He then discussed the mode OF
culture, the principal point being to keep the
atmosphere damp and warm. This family tine
fungi is both useful and dangerous, and nearly
all vegetable diseases are of rungoed growth
and he held the same theory as TO animal dis
eases.
FLOWERS.
MI. saul remarked that Mr.. John Houck had
raised mushrooms in this city for twenty five
years, and had never purchased the spawn, but
went to the stables and kicked it out. Mr.
Saul, In speaking Of flowers, &C.. said that
plants which had been sent from here to Europe
and found their way back, were highly priced
Mr.. saunders remarked that the late Prof
Henry favored the idea OF setting out In some
OF the public grounds one OF each plant named
after eminent Americans. He suggested that
q 10 hr1d nf 4
he would give IS towards starting It,
Mr.. Saul remarked that the day Is not far dis
tant when this suggestion will be carried out
Mr.. Clark said there would have to be a new
race OF men In Congress before that could be
Prot vasey called attention to some Of our
American plants being found in Japan, and
also noticed the Shortia, found here loo Wears
ago, having been missed by florists until about
two years since, when 1t was rediscovered
Mr.. Saul remarked that seeing plant adver.
tised In London-a JapOnica-he imported 1t,
grew It With care, and 1t turned out to be pol
The subject OF raspberries, gooseberries cur
rants cherries, &c, was discussed at some
length, and Mr.. Saul was invited to furnish an
essay at the next meeting
AMONG THE FLOWERS EXHIBITED
were the following: From Mr.. John Saul
Caitleya Mosste, Clematis, Cape Jessamines,
Palagoniums, Gloxinias, Geraniums. Cadadiums,
@ oHsn Passion
y.
From Mr.. 7. w. Fowler-Begonta, Fuchias.
Ageratums, Roses, &c. From Mr. John Il. c.
Clark-Panses In variety, Gibronii and Coceina
Begonias, Tea and Hybrid Roses, Cyclamens.
Double HolyhCcks
THE FIRST ANNUAL COMMENcEyrNr of tho
convent OF Notre Dame took place yesterday
evening at the school hail. corner Of 5th and
washington streets A large programme OF Sc
was excellently rendered. The calisthenic per
Iorinances OF h1teen tiny misses was novel
and beautiful sight. Miss Ida Geier received
nluth the silver medal. Silver medals for con
duct were awarded to the Misses E. Lancer, S.
Geddes, NJ. Collins, b. Geddes II. Lebletz, A.
teen crowns OF honor We're distributed among
the senior class. Handsome premiums were
distributed among the pupils OF the first, sec
decorated with flowers and evergreens.
MASONIC OFFICERS IN ALExANpR1A.-On the
night OF Tuesday (St. Johns Day. officers OF the
Masonic lodges, In Alexandria, Va, were In
stalled -s as follows: Washington Lodge No ~
COrbett, J.W.; JAS. Douglass, secretary; JnO. A.
Fields, treasurer; A; w. Armstrong, $; D !; Har-
RE Smoot, J. D.; w: Zimmerman, r. G. Lee,
stewards; Jas. FOsSett, tier.
Andrew Jackson Lodge, No. 120-Edgar War
field. VIM; Geo. A. Mushbach, S.W. Il. D.
Stallings J.W.; Geo. F. Steiner. treasurer; Jas.
E. Alexander, secretary; Chas. ii. Schaaf SD
NJ. Hobson, j. D.; s. K. Field and French Smoot,
| stewards; John Craven, tiler.
| THE NATIONAL FAIR MISUNDERSTANDING
| meeting OF the corporatOrs and stockholders OF
| the National Fair association, which proposes
| to hold national fair in october next at the
National race course, at Benning'S, was held
| last night at the rooms OF the Board of Trade.
| The committee On subscriptions reported tina,
| lis shares OF stock had been sub Scribed since
| the last meeting. Mr. Blackburn reported that
| it was estimated that the necessary buildings
| for the fair could be erected for less than
! $4,000.
| A THIEF IN THE HoUsB.-About 1870 O'Clock
| this morning thief entered the house OF MI
RObey, 3SS 18th street southeast, and went tI
| the bedroom, where he proceeded TO pack up q
| bundle OF clothing, among which were pair OF
| MI. Robey's pants, containing 500 In money
| Mrs. Robey was awakened by the noise, and
| called to her husband, which frightened OFF the
| Thief, who left the bundle Of clothing behind
| THE BABY P1NAFORE TROUPE will return tC
/ the National Theater and give performa nee
| next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday even.
| fngS and wednesday matinee. The perform
ance Monday night IS for the benefit OF Mr.
samuel q. kinsley. the popular treasurer OF The
National.
SUDDEN DEATH.-Coroner Patterson yester
day viewed the body OF Mrs. Fugle who dice
| suddenly at 233 10th street southeast, and
deemed an inquest unnecessary.
| DIVORCED. - Yesterday, Judge Macarthur
granted decree Of divorce In the case OF att
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