The Evening critic., 1882-04-19
WEST WASHINGTON.

Trinity Church was we'll filled last night by
their many friends to witness the marriage OF
Mr.. Richard d. Yates, foreman Of The Reppba-
q our charming bellies. As tho pair entered
the church, fhe organ pealed forth Joyous
wedding march, and the ceremony was Inn
pressively .porformcd by Father Kolly, tho
pastor, assisted by Fathers Rocc0fOrt and
Uurloy, The fair bride was exqulsitely
dressed In white satin, trimmed with lace and
rlvallod in beauty the lovely flowers she wore.
Messrs. Ridgey, Hogan, Larner and Balm ably
performed the duties OF usheds. The bride
received many fine and valuable presents;
among them n handsome tea set from the
emplopcs of,the Republican. After reception
at tho house Of the brides mother, tho newly
married couple left on the O 80 train on their
wedding tour.
remarkably large audience, composed Of
the best and most appreciative loWrs of music
OF both cities, greeted the Georgetown Ameteur
Orchestra az their public rehearsal at Curtis
Hall last night Unknown to the orchestra,
the lady members had tastefuly decorated
the performers b y its beautiful appearance
and judging from the artistic manner in which
they went through the programme, evident
adding inspiration to their talent. The waltz
s1lma" was beautifully sung by Mrs j. d.
larslow, her voice showing great cultivation,
while the concerted violin solo by the leader,
Mr.. r. c. Bcrnays, was something 10 be
membered both of these selections were
heartily encored. OF the other beautiful
gems IL would be dificult to say which was
the beet as all were splendidly rendered. The
orchestra is now composed of 30 active and
nearly 100 passive members.
The adjourned meeting of the First Sub
division Associated Charities, held at the
Aged Women's Home yesterday afternoon,
Mrs John L. voorhees, presided in the absence
OF the president. The report Of tho secretary
showed that twenty-four applications for re-
lief Ind been attended 10 since April 1. The
managers of the various subdivisions were re-
qucsted TO furnish the secretary of this SUBJ
division with the names of parties desiring
cooks, laundresses, seamtresses &c, there
being number OF such seeking situations.
The question Of suspending the work of tho
association until early in the fall was post
poned until the next regular meeting on the
frst Tuesday in May.
There was an unusually large attendance at
the regular meeting Of Dscatur Lodgs, No. 8,
X, OF p, last night, at which several applica.
tions for membership were handed in.
Among their visitors was P. @. c., Root, Of New
York, who made n most interesting address,
as did also V. q. c., j. II. Shanks, and P. c.,
| william kinsinger, after the conclusion of
| which the visitors and members partook OF an
| excellent collation. provided by the lodge.
Complaint is made by anglers relative to
| the great number of black bass which have
| been and still are being taken by the "dip-
pers" at tho Little Falls. One party alone had,
| in ono day, thirty very fine ones, averaging
| two-and-a-half pounds each, and IL is no un.
/ common think TO see them hawked about our
| streets, and this In the face of n law prohibit
| ing the taking OF them In any other manner
/ than by the hook.
Arrived, schooner oliver Harrison, from
| Alexandria, TO Hartley Bro, with 1,20t
bushels OF wheat sold some time ago, to ar
| rive, at 1854.
The sales OF wheat on Change this morning
were 1000 bushels, at S1.55; 1900, a
s1.Go&; $50 bushels, at S1.56A, and Az
bushels, at 1902.
iiDrovers' Rest live stock sales, April IS
1852, reported by L. L. Taverner, proprie
tor; 80 head OF cattle offered and sold at
best, 6ss. TO ~ good, 5i.a to 6Ia; medium fair
Az 10 3; slim steers, oxen and cows, 3la 10
$50 sheep and lambs sold at-lambs, 8 to IL
wool sheep, 6ia TO z; clipped do, 5l!a to 0lJ
25 cows and calves from $25 to $50.