Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-10


giving many visitors quite as good view OF
The track as can be had from the
quarter stretch. The track, too, has
been considerably widened, and 1t is expected
that it will be second to none In the country
This work has been under the superintendent
OF Mr.. Albert Gleason, who has large force
stu at work there. The grand stand, The gate
entrances and other structures are receiving
their finishing touches in trimming by the car
penters under Mr.. Edward Burdette, who will
next week commence new stands for the Judges
and the pools. Kitchens have also been erected
for the stable-men. Messrs. Hawk and Main
are buSily engaged In painting. Preparations
are being made TO give every accommodation to
the public and Ii they do not succeed it will not
lie for the want OF effort. 1t Will be urged that
during he meetin4the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road will run trains back and forth at regula Ar
times. and that they should have enough cars
10 give every one a seat.
The Washington Beneficial EndOw.
ment Association.
Three years ago we took occasion to call the
attention of our readers to 1.-THE Washing
ton Beneficial Endowment association" as a
been started In our midst. Since then we have
watched with considerable interest the workings
OF this institution, noting from time to time
the aeknoWledgments-usuallyp published In THE
STAR-Of beneficiarieS who had received the en-
doWment which had been secured to them by the
prudent forethOught of the husband or parent
until we ind that these payments have aggre-
gated some where about $50 OO0-at so small a
cost to the insured, that 1t is a wonder that so
many neglect to take advantage OF the Oppor-
tunity thus presented TO provide in case of death
for those dependent upon them
Life insurance has heretofore been shrouded
in so much mystery, that few. even among the
experts, could make its methods clear to Ordi-
nary minds: but the assessment pl m adOpted
by the Washington Beneficial Endowment AS
ISOLATION, is certainly simple enough aud plain
enough for any understanding; while the StaiS-
teal tables exhibited at the convention of
Mutual Benefit Associations held In this city
last fall clearly demonstrated that the plan has
passed beyond the domain OF mere experiment.
Many OF these associations having had prosper
Gus and useful existence OF over thirteen years.
the total membership being over quarter OF a
million. giving an aggregate insurance OF over
u,O00, COO, and this at an average cost to the
member OF less than 800 per annum for 81 600
OF insurance. With such a showing Ii is not
wonderful that these associations have become
popular.
The Washington Beneficial Endowment Asso-
citation having successfully established classes
OF $500, s. eco and 10000 now proposes to eStab-
fish class OF term PndO'rn1e1it. which means
that by paying monthly assessment for an
agreed upon term of years, $500 or 81 900 Will be
paid TO the insured at the expiration of the
teTm or, i'll the event of death before that time,
the fell amount will be paid to the person or
persons designated in the endowment certfi-
which we think Will commend itself to ali in
surerS, and that u.s. that should any one wish to
discontinue the monthly payments, the aSSO-
citation viii give the insurer the choice of q
pald-Up certificate for the whole amount he has
paid. or ii Will return, in cash, all the money
PAD, less small percentage to cover the cost
OF Insurance
From the !, ell-known character OF the mana
gers OF the association for general intelligence,
care and caution, there is no doubt about their
ability 10 fulfil all their contracts with the
members or their several classes; and we take
pleasure in repeating what we said in this con-
nectlon three years ago: that OF one thing we
are quite certain. whatever funds they may
hOld-aS ii We're in trust for the beneficiarieS-
viii be sure to reach the proper destination.
Amusements, &c.
The PIRATES AT FORD's OPERA HoUsE.-The
lovers OF lively and attractive opera are greatly
pleased with the announcement that 1.-The
Pirates OF Penzance' will remain in Washington
another week. They will be most welcome
The constantly growing audiences this week.
there being packed house last night, evidence
that they Will continue to draw next week.
NATIONAL THEATEK. -''Yoiick's Love" is a
powerful play and Lawrence Barrett as the hero
of the tragic story gives us one OF the great
dramatic pictures OF the age the memory Of
which viii live long after author and actor have
In most effective style at the National this week
and made deep impression on all who saw it.
Miss Cumrnlns does some good acting as Ior-
gagenent tonight with a grand double bill
''SrvlOGk' and david Garrick.'
CARNCkOSs AND DIXIESS MINSTREL TROUPE will
furnish lots OF fun and good music at the Ma
tional next week. This company has wide.
spread reputation, amt their advent is always
looked forward to with pleasant anticipatlons.
They Will present an immense bill.
THEATER COMIQUE.-PreparatOry to ihtrOduc-
ing new bill next week, the Comique will give
Saturday night performance OF unusual excel
leDe.
ARLINGTON THEATER-This theater is doing
much TO sustain the high reputation that it has
already attained. A most attractive perform.
ance will be given tonight.
ODD FELLOWS HALL.-The New Orleans Uni
versity Singers will give a jubilee concert at Odd
Fellows hall next Tuesday evening.
Col. INGERsOLL.-The tickets for Col. Inger-
soil 5 lecture at the National Theater TO- morrow
evening on What shall do to be saved?" are
In great demand. and Indicates large audi
ence
MASONIC TEMPLE.-The very attractive and
pleasant fair or the Sisters OF the Holy Cross al
Masonic Ternple. will be marked this evening
by rattle by votes OF the Analostan and Poto-
mae Boat clubs for beautiful she'll The vot
ing will close at 10 pm. There IS much excite
ment over the contest. which adds 70 the other
wise very interesting features OF the fair
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.-Grand cOncei
next Friday evening. in which Will appear the
popular tenor, TheO j. T0edt, OF New York
Miss Mamie Louise Hart OF New York. soprano
Miss Minnie EVAN, OF Washington. soprano
Mr.. Wee. Baird, of New York, baritone; Pro-
BiSchpH. OrganiSt.
SIMON WOLF, ESQ, Will deliver IA lecture on
More Light" at st. PauI5 English Lutheran
church on Wednesday next. See advt.
THE PRINCETON COLLEGE GIEE CLUB appear al
Lincoln hail next Friday evening. See advt.
LYON GROS GRAIN BLACK SILK, CSC: double
width all wool French cashmere 80; LOnsdase
cambria. IL 4-buttOn opera kids. 41c. al BrOd
head d Co.'S old Stand 1905 F ST. I
THE FUNERAL OF THE LATE LEWIS BLACKISToN
whose death from paralysis was mentioned Ia
Thursdays STAR. took place yesterday after
noon from the 9th street NJ. p. church. and was
very largely attended. The services We're very
impressive, embracing appropriate selections OF
music by the choir, prayer With short sermon
by Rev. Dr. Wilson, the pastor, and some feel
ing remarks by Rev. I. Remick. The pail bear
els were MeSSrS. 7. j. Steer, F. j. Bartlett, G.
+ ii. Il. White, G.. w. Dom, B. Mlburn and j. G..
Gibson. and after the service preceded by Mr..
! j. X. Wright the undertaken, the remains were
! borne 10 the hearSe and taken to Oak Hill
where the interment took place.
! MOUNT VERNON LODGE, Knights OF Honor, has
been instituted with the following officers: Die
tator. @. W. Mckee: p. d.. John F.. Herrel; v
! D.. William Z. Allan: A. d., George A. Green
! H.. John H. Speiser; f. r., William II. Collins
( treasurer, p. i. Little; c., James A. Edgar G..
Thomas A. X. keech; guard. James A. Jarboe
=. j. r. Cecil; medical examiner. DR.. keech
trustees, &. Il. Bucklor. Il. w. Kerr, James A.
| Edgar.
THE HUE PUSCH.-The striking advertisement
OF this new beverage cannot fail 10 attract at
| tention. Those who entertain can have no.
/ thing pleasanter 10 offer their friends than 9
/ glass or skilfully concOcted punch; but the
I trouble has been In the making. to which about
/ a much labor goes as TO the preparation OF a
/ complete dinner MeSSrS c. Fl. Graves & Sons
/ IS Hawkins street, Boston, Mass have solved
/ this difficulty by compOundinC themselves in