The Evening critic., 1882-03-22
EAST WASHINGTON.

People often look at the poor, suporannuated
horso-framcs which draw large, unwloldy,
shaky furniture wagons over our thorough
fares and wonder that such packs OF bones can
draw those heavy freight vehicles. But they
do, urged on by blacksnake whips, clubs, etc,
the half.starvcd animals strike out into n
hobby-horse trot or povcrty-stricken quick
step walk, and the clumsy vehicular mass fol-
lows rumbling behind them. Our East Wash
ington feed stores present n picture at the
dusky hours OF cventidc, when these poor
animals OF burden "draw up al the front
door and the swarthy drivers enter the abode
Of oats ana corn to purchase their pittance Of
cereal comfort for their stecds. The amount
purchased depends altogether upon the cash
receipts of the day. u n good days work has
been done n half peck is bought. II the day
has been dull n proporiionately less amounts
the result. often tho poor animals have to
satisfy their hunger ON hay--dry, unpalatable
hay.
Captain u. T.. Wcaver's residence, 302 East
capitol street, was charged, stormed and cap
tured last evening by Jolly surprise party.
Huge baskets. mysterious looking bundles,
ETC., brought up the rear. The surprise party,
among whom we observed Colonel Chase, DR..
McKim, Dr. +. p. Rowland and wife, /. r..
Trcmbly and wife, Lester Thompson and wife
and other prominent ladies' and gentlemen,
took formal possession of the promises and
bad good time generally until late hour.
Mine host Weaver acted his part most gallant
ly, preserving his reputation as geninl host,
us.wcll as n gallant soldier. The ladies' and
gentlemen comprising the party are repro
scntailves Of the Potomac Fruit Growers As
scclation.
Professors pistorlo and McCoys dancing
school reunion occurred last evening at their
academy, Washington Hall. A large and
merry asscmblage of young ladies and gentle
men were present. The new minuette Ian
ciers were danced several times during the
evening; Prof Mccoy was as merry as "old
King Cole, 4" and endeavorcd to impart In
structon and amusement to those present.
Mary Jane Driscoll, a chocolate-hued
damsel, pounced upon Lizzie Taylor last
night In Lincoln Park, because Lizzie per.
sisted in taking starlight walks with Mary
James better-half. Mary Jane says she viii
"extcnuate dat liver-mouthcd gal If sho
cotches her wild George Washington again.
There a1b large number of dwellings being
erected throughout this section, and II Is par
ticulary noticeable that nearly all of them
are of excellent finish and design. Some Of
these ediices Will be separately noticed In
this column In the future.
Passing along Eighth street last night, THE
CRITIC was startled by an unusual phcnom-
ena-a shooting star, meteor or some other
liantly through space, we thought. Then u
crash and lively Jingle of breaking glass.
We paused and investigated. Our meteoro-
logical expectations vanished. 1t was only
Bob Lewis firing an exploding Kerosene lamp
out OF his house.
Eagle Tent, Junior Rechabites, held regu-
lar meeting at Odd-Fellows' Hall last
night.
Any enthusiastic taxidermist in search OF
cadavers can find plenty of them on the "high.
ways and byways' in East Washington. And
| quality. CANNES, felines, horses, rats, mice
| birds, In fact, any kind, and in fragrant abun
| dance at that.
The Daughters of Rebecca held their regu
| lar meeting last night at Odd-Fellows' Hall.
The drinking fountain and grotto on the
| north side of the Capitol is worthy of visit
| from those who have never viewed Its rustic
picturesque beauty. AS an addition to the
| capitol Park II is without equal.
| 1t is proposed to start ~ subscription FUND
| for Sergeant Mason's family in East Wash
| ingtOn. The amount received will be addeC
| TO THE CRITIC fund.
| number OF gentlemen are engaged II
'working up" the first excursion of the sea
| son.
| The Ninth and Tenth Subdivisions of th'
| Associated Charities are preparing for activ,
| and beneficial work.
Dr.. Ford attended the Rides fair last night
The sidewalk on Eleventh street, near TIN
| fridge, few up and struck a countrymau
named Harris, on his frontal piece, this morn
ing. He had been drinking some perpendicu
| lar whisky.