The Evening critic., 1882-06-15
EAST WASHINGTON.

Clements Lodge meeting last night at Wash
ington Hall was characterized by the best OF
good feeling throughout. The members in
dulged in games, recitations, etc., to their
hearts content.
number of young men rendered vocal
serenade 10 resident Of Carroll Row, First
street and the Avenue east, last evening. The
singing was superb.
"Jerry' Williams, the weh-known temper
ance speaker, addressed large assemblage
last night at the temperance tent. He was
followed by other speakers. Over GOO persons
have signed Bud Eagleston's pledge during the
present season.
The hydrant on the corner of Eighth and G
streets southeast has ceased TO be either use
full or ornamental, and the pump-doctors at
tention is therefore called 10 IL.
The coach Red Rird, which formerly ran
from Eighth street to the jail and Congress
sional Cemetery, is now engaged in carrying
the mail to Cabin Johns Bridge and Great
Falls for Mr.. A. ]. Caywood.
thief attempted to enter the residence of
Mr.. j. A. Smith, 139 ID street southeast, early
Tuesday morning. He was frightened on by
Mr.. Ed. Smith in an effort to capture him.
The Marine Band concert In the Capitol
Park last evening was largely attended and
fully appreciated.
The Odd-Fellows Joint Library Committee
met last night at Odd-Fellows' Hall, southeast.
Pyles, the cheap grocer, has established
reputation, which, like the Rock of Gibraltar,
will stand the test Of time. A visit TO his store
will convince you that his advertisements
speak the truth in every instance.
game of baseball will be played this even
Ing on the old Eagle grounds between the
Bashful nine, Of this section, and the Post
nine. An interesting game is expected.
The large number of visitors who visited the
Insane Asylum yesterday took occasion in
nearly every instance 10 praise the beauty and
growth Of our suburban, across-theriver pro-
tege, Uniontown.
Campaign assessment papers have been sent
to the various employees Of tie NavyYard.
Professor A. J. Birmingham and Nh. Jesse
w. Carr will tender their friends n cOmDli-
mentary excursion down the river on the
steam yacht Ella, on the 21st instant. The
event Will be marked by iollity and enjoy
ment
Late reports from the vicinity of the race
course indicate that the dread army-worm is
still ravaging vegetation in that section.
The musical and literary entertainment by
the young ladies OF st. Marks Church, at
McCauley's Hall, this evening will be an event
of considerable enjoyment.
The closing exercises at Lincoln School
building this morning were of an intensely.
Interesting nature. The large number OF
pupils present were flttingly and beautifully
attired. The floral offerings were varied and
elegant.
Washington Temple OF Juvenile Templars
having changed It's meetings from Saturday
afternoons 10 Friday evenings, the Temple
Will meet at Washington Hall, corner OF Penn
sylvania avenue and Third street, tomorrow
evening at O'Clock. This change has been
made particularly to enable the parents of the
| children and other adults TO Join In the meet
| ings and thus assist in the work OF educating
| the young In the principles OF total abstinence
| The Temple is fourishing and has large
membership from among the brightest chill
| dreA on the Hill.