The Evening critic., 1882-02-14
WEST WASHINGTON.


IonS u. DAVIDSON is the agent for rHs Carrie
in West Washington. The paper viii be served
promptly. at AN ea.ly hour at 30 cents per month.
ioi, ~ Ike focwine places. {. II. iicknng's drug
store, 1860 Thiriy-sccond street; g. B l.ockharrs
CIV. croniiey's drug store, sS7i NJ street h j.,
Braces drug store. 1901 M street, No. 1925 rhr-
iieth street.
Those who braved the inclemency Of the
weather last night to attend the compli-
mentary concert of the Georgetown ANA
teur Orchestra (and they were enough to
fiji the capacious hall) enjoyed such
musical treat as is seldom heard, except
fiom the best professional orchestras. The
programme was the same that was given
at their first concert, some two weeks ago,
and was rendered with the same artistic
skill, but with the additional charm of more
acquired confidence on the part of the per-
formers. The violin solo OF Mr. Rakeman,
with orchestral accompaniment, was en-
Enthusiastically received. and an encore
brought another exquisite solo, with piano
accompaniment, which was also encored.
The "Turco Russian March, delightfully."-
rendered by the entire orchestra, was also
repeated on an encore, while by
many the Valses Sirenes was con-
/, sidered the gem OF the evening.
So rapid has been the growth Of this asso
citation in the favor of our amateur musi-
dcians that it has been found necessary to
/ decline the aid of many talented amateurs,
| ms the present number of active members
| is so great that no stage in the town can
| comfortably accommodate them; and to
remedy this, movement is on foot to
erect at All early day a, suitable build
| ing, which shall be both an ornament
| to the town and the supply of long-fclt
}want of a hall for concert and other pnr-
| poses. To aid them in this undertaking
/ the association is desirous OF increasing
| their list of passive members, who by the
| annual payment Of So not only help to
foster the taste for this class of music, but
have the privilege Of attending the concert
4 of the orchestra. II is sincerely hoped that
4 they may meet with the success they
i deserve.
| e There seems to be a fatality attending
| the organization of the branch of the As
sociated Charities, meeting for which
| purpose was called for last night, but the
| disagreeable weather again caused a post
ponement to an indefinite time, subject TO
the call Of the presiding officer, John t
Mitchell, esq.
Quite an excitement was last night,
about IL o'clock, at the corner of Thirty.
second street and Prospect avenue, caused
by some young men engaging in free
Hgbt, during which one Of the party Jared
badly, and would have been seriously in
iured had it not been for the interference
of some gentlemen who were attracted tx
4 the spot by the tumult.
I The Oldest Inhabitants Association of thu
District are making elaborate preparation.
for the suitable celebration of the approach
ing anniversary of the birthday of the
Father of his Country. This is the only
association in the District that aims tC
keep in memory this day and the Fourtt
of July, it being left entirely to the men o
fifty years ofage and upward to perpetuat'
the recollectons of the "times that trict
mems souls"
Mr.. David Stayton, an old citizen of thi
i place, died this morning at o'clock at hi
home, 1881 Jefferson avenue. He was
member of Syracuse Lodge No. 10, X. of p.
and will be buried at 3 p. m. on Thursda.
with the honors of that order.
The regular weekly meeting of th
Dasbaway Reform Club last night wa
largely attended, and was most proftabl.
entertained by addresses from Mrs. Riley
Judge Barker, of Kansas. Col. Barrett, o
West Virginia, and Mr.. Charles Nye.
Decatur Lodge No. 3, X. of p, at thei
last meeting. changed their meeting night
from Fridays to Thursdays.
Arrivals at West End Hotel: J. Barne:
w. S. King, S. II. Steargin, John +. Zlne
Baltimore, Nd; f. p PANEL, Milford, Del
Miss NJ. o. GladmoD, IL. G. Anderson. Bal
| timore Nd.