The Evening critic., 1882-06-01
EAST WASHINGTON.

Tho funeral OF Mrs. Rachael t. Meehan, re-
llct Of John s. Meehan, aged SO years, win
take place this evening at o'clock from her
late residence, 1877 q street southeast
onlcers Blandford and Barnes pulled two
conee-colored individuals who were making
matters lively at the corner OF Second and D
streets yesterday evening.
The frame dwelling and store, No. 037 Penn
sylvania avenue east, was sold Mt private sale
yesterday for $2,S0O.
Clements Lodge No. 5, l. o. @. T., held
night. After the routine jolly good time was
had by these present, who indulged in sing
ing, reciting, etc. A feature Of the evening
TOOK part-"Go tell your grandpappy."
Anacostia has line OF street-cars, police.
station and postofIlce. Now why not give
the town nre-apparatus TO complete tho list |?
The citizens of that place are certainly on
titled to 1ro protection as Well as the other es-
sentials they now enjoy.
May devotions were held at st. Peters Church
last evening, Father OSullivan officiating.
Great numbers of children attired In becoming
white, and with floral offerings participated In
the solemn and beautiful service.
The steamer Ella, which has bcen in the
mail service for the past threo years, was un.
able to pass the Jefferson street bridge while
conveying a party of excursionists to Great
rails the other day, owing to the extremely
low water ut that point
The funeral OF Mr.. Thomas Mcdonnell, an
old and respected citizen Of East Washington,
Tor many years an employe of the United States
Church at o O'Clock this morning. Requiem
mass was celebrated In honor of the deceased,
A large concourse OF relatives aud friends at
tended the obsequies.
Tho funeral OF Mr.. Andrew Chapman Mead,
an exemplary young man OF this section,
took place from his late residence, d13 South
carolina avenue southeast this afternoon at
2:3O O'Clock.
Franklin Lodge, X. of p, otherwise known
as the "old reliable" held q wellattended
business meeting at McCauley's Hall last
night.
The Marine band In full uniform, assembled
at the cast front Of the Capitol last evening, rs
DID large number Of people who desired to
listen 10 the expected concert. After waiting
about fifteen minutes the band dispersed,
without having uttered a single sound. In
vestigation as to the cause OF their sudden de-
parture developed the fact that through the
negligence of some one, whose duty II is to
supply music stands, etc., those articles were
not forthcoming, hence tho failure. These
concerts are very desirable, as they afford
ofthe city, who enjoy the music and stroll stroll
through the beautiful eastern parks as an
evening recreation. 1t is hoped the Capitol
authorities Will attend to this matter In the
future.
A large crowd assembled last night at Bud
Eaglestons temperance tent. The meeting
was addressed by Mr.. Hutchins, an engineer
on the Baltimore Ohio Railroad, who related
several thrilling experiences. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Crump, an .empioye Of the same
road, who made strong appeal to those pres
ent to sign the pledge. Revs. Mr.. Buck and
Divine made the closing remarks. The choir,
under the direction Of Professor Boyd, assisted
by Miss Burlingame, the accomplished organ
ist, rendered several choice selections.
number of oarsmen of this section are con.
sfdering the advisabiltty of giving series OF
races from the Anacostia Bridge very soon.
1t is hinted baseball nine will soon be or.
ganized in the Navy-Yard to join the Depart.
mental League.