Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-08
Independent Order Of Mechanics.
VISIT TO THE TOMR OF WAsHINEraN


The excursion to Mt. Vernon yesterday after
noon closed the series of entertainments gotte1
up by the L o. NJ. In the District to the Supreme
Lodge OF the United States. At2k pm. large
number of the members, With their guests, a
Eemoled at the American House, and sccompa
sEied by Pissorio's band proceeded te the 18th
street whaf, where they embarked on the
steamer Thompson. The trip down tie river
Was most delightful one. and on reaching Mt
vernon the line was formed and, preceded by
the band, marched to the tomb, where the ac-
coLamodating Capt. HolltDgSwOrth gave brief
history OF the place. From there the party pro.
assaI1blage was called to order when Past
Master E. c. Crump, OF Anchor Lodge, No 9, as
chairman OF the committee, made brief and
APP address to which, after music oy
or Mary land, most happily responded. The
crowd then scattered about the grounds until
the steamers whistle called them aboard, and q
quick passage was made TO Marshall Hail. where
refresbmeNS and dancing were enjoyed. At
10Y the boat left for home. the trip up being
very enJOyaEly spent In singing and dancing.
pressing themselves as much pleased In the
manner In which they had been entertained.
OFF FOR HOME.
Nearly all OF the visiting members left the city
to-day, some few remaining over to see various
objects OF interest In and about the city The
Norfolk delegation will leave this evening at six
O'CLOCK on the Leafy. In this party were @Past
prietors of the Norfolk ledger; ]. [. Wight,
past grand master OF the Odd Fellows of Vir-
ginia; and ". A. Blick, prominent member of
the supreme lodge.
The supreme lodge, before adjourning, passed
votes OF thanks to the grand and subordinate
lodges OF the District, the committee Of arrange
ments and the entertainers generally.
THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS
were Installed by the Supreme Lodge: s S.
Ruler, j. Guest King. Nd; Supreme Ruler, G.
w. Hunter. Pa; Supreme Secretary, VIM. Louis
Schiey, Md; supreme Treasurer, Jas. M. Wilson,
Nd. Supreme Pfelate, q. DOherty. D. c.; SUI
p reme Messenger, Thomas I. Clegg, Pa; su-
Outside Sentinel, q. A. Brumhell, D. c.
In our report OF the parade Of the Order on
Thursday, the names OF VIM. g. Grandyuth
CHIEF marshal of the state OF Maryland, and his
more, were unintentiOnally omitted.
REAL ESTATE SALRs-Duncanson Bros. auct's.
sold Yesterday afternoon for George Bauer and
John Walter, IT,, Il ustees, north part OF lot IA,
IN square 513. fronting 20 feet on 5th street, be-
tween N and N streets northwest. and having
depth OF 50 fees. improved by twO-story
brick. sold subject to special improvement
j. T. ColdWe1l, real estate broker and auc-
ttOneer, sold yesterday afternoon for MessIs.
Sfiekney and Snyder trustees, lot &C, square POS,
on Corcoran street, between 14th and 18th
cents per square foot. Lots As, 40 and5O, square
210, each fronting On 18th street, between
street and Rhode 1sleud avenue, "a feet by
depth OF 100 feet, ID the Reform Episcopal
square, to the Rational Savings Bank at IS
cents per square foot and lots a, IS, As and Al,
same square to same purchaser at 39h cents per
square foot.
1115 street NV, sold to-day Tor J.B McLaugh-
lin bis two story and back building press BRICK
front house, No. Ills Y street NV, to 81. Die
bitch, for 81 600.