Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-07-27
Local Politics.

FLAG RAiSiSGS AND CLUB MEETINGS.
There was great turning out OF the District
democracy last night to unite in the dedication
ceremonies of the Hancock and English hickory
pole at the intersection of d street and Penn
sylvania avenue southeast. The leading demo-
Gratis OF the eastern section Of the city have
been Tor several weeks making preparations Tor
this event. and through the eXGrtiOnS of Mr.. Y.
SaUnde. son a large and straight hickory tree
was pTGCUre0 from Prince Georges county, MI.
The Tull length trunk was removed TO the place
designated, where 1t was er cted- a large and
connexions stand was constructed around the
base Tor pUol1c meetings. This stand was el lb-
Orately decorated last night with Chinese Ian
terms flags and notes all pertinent TO the oc-
casiOn. This pole is upwerd5 of TOO feet above
ground, and IS fully rugged, with a handsome
banner With the names OF Hancock and English
Inscribed there On. flung 10 the breeze Tor the
INST time last night. fun band OF music was
engaged for the occasion, and fireworks With
out stint. Tie intervals between the speeches
last night were filed with music and the leJ-
Ting on or fireworks Cannon was also diScharg-
ed from the open space In the rear OF the grand
stand upon the approach OF the clubs from the
several districts. Many Of the houses In the
ViclLity were Illuminated altogether making
On exceedingly lively time OF It. About :
O'Clock, Mr.. Joseph Arnold. president OF the
ga district democratic cluO, introduced Mr.
John {. Norris. president OF the Jackson demo-
cratic association, who made one of his inter
estfng speeches, during which he was frequently
apI lauGed. lie was followed by Mr.. c. Z. Cui-
yer and MI. A. A. LipScomb a young lawyer OF
ms city; I. J. Miller and John n. oliver also
members or the Washington bar, and Mr.. II. g.
Hunter. After three rouSing cheers for Hancock
and English, the meeting then terminated
A democratic meeting was held last night at
$3.50 fth street for the purpose Oh forming a
hancock and English Club. Mr. George w.
Donaldson was called TO the chair with Jas D.
jackson as secretary, j. L. Browne was chosen
as treasurer. A committee of three was ap-
pointed 10 OrafL a constitution and bylaws With
instructions 10 report at the next meeting
A meeting OF the Hancock and English Club
on TIE 18th district was held last night ar Ken
nedys hail. on street northeast John Hogan
I'D the chair and James Doyle secretary w. n.
Claridge was elected financial secretary. IT
was decided TO stretch flag across the street
from the hall opposite. on Monday next. Sew,
erai speakers OF prominence Will address the
meeting on the occasion. Twenty-Five new
n enhe were added to the roll making the
total membership f25.
The South Washington Hancock and English
CInG ned meeting last NIGHT, previous TO
marching TO The dedication OF the hickory pole
Ia East washington, and elected officers as fol-
Gel1, samuel humphrey: second ce-preSfdent
Z i. wight; -ocreIary, Thomas b. KalbfuS:
IecordlDg secretary. W. E. Thomas; treasurer.
henry McCauley. committee OF five was ap-
pointed 10 make arrangements for the dedica.
ZION OF the Hancock pole 10 the 18th district. as
loH0Ws: THOMAS b. kalbfuS, Thomas Kelly.
JACKSON Yates, stephen Gill, Lawrence Gard,
per. 'i"'
= Garfield and Arthur clue was organized
iast hight In the 18th district at Thomoktu's
hall Joseph Thompson was elected president
ara W, I'll. Washington secretary. Speeches
were made By Carter Ward, E. w. Hall ana
Others. committee or five was appointed to
make arrangements to take part In the grand
Garfield and Arthur ratification meeting TO be
held AUCruSt