Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-24
Affairs i'm West Washington.

THE GEoRGETc wN AMATEUR ORCHEsTRA.-The
third and final public rehearsal OF the George
Curtis hall before a large, brilliant and appre-
ciative audience. The program, well selected and
not too long, was excesdingly well rendered, and
shows continued Improvement, the result of
careful study under the direction OF its capable
leader, Mr. r. G: Bernays The orchestra was as
SoIonceist, and s Mr A Harvey kohr one Of
Washington's favortte baritones. The former gen.
tleman played with fine taste and expression a
beautiful adagf0 by Bargiel with orchestra accom-
paniment, and in response to an encore Shubert's
Serenade, arranged by Lindner, with piano &C
she os
try. Mr.. KOhr sang the baritone song by Cam
pana, "a free lance am ], }" in such manner as 70
of an absent mother" by Andre, with a lovely
cello obligato accompaniment played by Mr.. Allen.
This was one Of the gems OF the evening Taken
all In ALL 1t was the best concert this orchestra has
ever given. 1t would be unfair not to speak OF the
taste and expression with which the piano accom-
also the thoughtrplness which prompted its LADY
friends to decorate the stage with baskets and
vases OF beautiful flowers 1t is understood that
OF these entertainments, all complimentary to its
inactive members, who now number nearly one
hundred, and whose membership fee of S per an
tainment, no tickets being Sold We wish 1T all
success and those Of its oficers who have so sue
have the satisfaction OF commencing another sea-
son with an increased number of members.
PEkSONAL.-Water Registrar COX and MI John
Hunter (DunbarJOn StreeG are both critically Ill
at their respective residences here.
COUNTRY RESIDKNCE-Mr NeverSOn, pro-
prietor OF the Saturday Night and owner of Clifton,
1t Is said, will begin the erection OF his mansion
there next month upon the site OF the present
house. 1t is to be very fine residence
THE FIRST CO-OPERATIvE BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
OF Georgetown, DC, held a meeting last night at
Forrest hall, which was largely attended and
great interest was manifested. About COO
shares at s25O per share were subscribed for, and
the Following were elected Officers: John Leetch,
president; d. P. Gilbert, vice president; Geo. w.
King, secretary; Mayhem Platter, treasurer. d.
rectors-M. A. MCGOWAN, John H. Schuluze, John
M. Waters, A. B. jackson, w. F. Gibbons, Rein
w. Darby and DIR. 7. W. Richie.
THE REAL ESTATE SALE at TennallytOw Mon
day, was OF the Duval property, sold under a deed
OF trust to CaSsn Davis trustees Mr.. John L.
Burnett was the purchaser, at $3.50.
CATCHING SHAD WITH A LINR.-Mr James r.
English caught Shad with line near EdeS' mill
few days ago. It weighed 81 lbs.
THE NEWLY ORGANIZED CATHOLIC UNION met
last night at its rooms on High street There was
q large attendance OF members The union has
already, through the energy of the officers, met
the social features OF the town.
THE GRAIN MARKEE4,C00 bushels OF wheat sold
after change yesterday at $142
THE Fish MkRKRT.-60, 900 herring sold at S to
Sc per thousand; eco shad, at $18 to SO per hun
dred. Reported by c. E. Harper.
HIGH TIDE-May 25-1:17 am. 1 III pm.