The Evening critic., 1882-08-21
EAST WASHINGTON.

An enthusiastic temperance meeting was
held at 4 o'clock yesterday. evening In Pitts
tho W. Q. II. U presided and stirring speeches
were delivered by DR.. O. N. whitney, OF Illinois,
Messre. Thomas i. .Marcho and George Koithley
OF Eaglo Tent OF Rcchabltes. Tho musical
portion OF tho programme reflected groat
credit upon tho ladies and gentlemen upon
whom IL dovolvod.
Another bathing accident, which should
serye to teach boys caution, occurred noar
the Poorhouso wharf last evening, Charles
Lowis, a colorcd boy while cayortlng rock.
1essly about In the water, was suddenly seized
with cramps and sank from view twice before
aid could reach him. He was rescued by two
whito boys, names unknown.
Professors Birmingham and Galway havo
leased Washington Hall for the dancing season
and Will conduct thoroln a dancing school,
with semi-weekly soirees, beginning Septom-
Der 81. force OF mechanics Will shortly be
put to work romodeling the interior OF tho
hall, tho ladies' waiting-room will be hand
somely refurnished, tapestry added, and tho
hall generally fitted up In applo-pio order.
as teachers of the fashionable art, and will
conduct n select terpsichorean establishment.
Mr.. Dornin Ellis, tho popular grocer, is on
business will be ably attended to during his
absence by gentlemanly and obliging clerks,
and the standard OF excellence and reasonable
prices maintained In oil departments.
Mr.. Abner +. Huntington, son OF OfIicer
Huntington, who was recently ordered to Cali.
fornia as member Of Captain Powells geo.
logical survey party, In the capacity OF assist
ant topographer, mot with a painful accident
last Wednesday morning betwoon Cresson
Springs and Johnstown, Pa, while proceeding
to his destination. whilo leaning with his
elbow on the window.slll a freight train OF nat
cars loaded with debris passed, tearing away
considerable planking from tho sido OF tho
sleeper In which young Huntington was sit
ting, and Violently struck his arm, badly frac.
turing IL above the elbow. Onlcer Huntington
expects his sons return daily. Tho many
friends of young Mr.. d. are sorry to hear OF
m nd ma ha Ia ,,alyt
brilliant record In tho department In which he
is employed.
A0-year-old colored boy named James Har-
cinct Saturday night, and is held at the station.
house Ms fugitive from his parents. James
says his parents live near HilIsdale, d. @.
The excursion to Marshall Hall, next Thurs.
day, by the Ladies' Benevolent Society of st.
| Peters Church, will be largely attended by
our best citizens, Judging from present indi-
cations.
onlcer Huntington arrested benjamin Brog-
den, white man, charged with disorderly
| conduct in the neighborhood OF Klug's rancho
| Saturday night.
During tho absence Of Rev. Mr.. Parsons, of
Bradford will occupy the pulpit. This able
| gentleman preached an excellent sermon TO a
| large congregation yesterday.
| Interesting services and the monthly offer.
| iDgs for missions occurred at Waugh NJ. L.
Church yesterday, at 8 p. m.
| Rev. John Kingdom preached at tho noon.
day service yesterday at the Metropolitan
Baptist Church, tho subject being "Tho Pre-
| ciousness OF Christ"
1t is understood an effort Will soon bo made
TO have the Police Board transfer ofIlcer John
| T. Thompson, now Of tho Fifth Precinct, back
10 East Washington, whore he has won con
| siderable laurels as an efficient oflcer and
courteous gentleman by his upright conduct
and strict attention to duty.
The popular Minneola Social Club announces
another moonlight excursion to Marshall Hall
Tho steamer Corcoran Will leave her whar
next Wednesday Mt O $50 p m. Tickets will b,
sold at the usual rate, 80 cents. Tho pre-
vious excursions and soirees OF this club are
evidences that the Minneola's second moon
light excursion will be n grand success. A
| frst-class orchestra has been engaged.
Miss Mamie Brown, one of Daltimore's most
| charming and beautiful bellies, is spending q
| few weeks with Miss Lizzie Tindle, at her
parents residence on Eighth street southeast
Bud Egglestons tent.meeting last evening
was well attended. Addresses were made by
Messrs. John Tyler 1r., Cox, OF Georgetown
Poller, OF the Government Printing Orlce, Cap
tain Dunning and others. Twonty persons
signed the pledge. Amusical and literary en-
tertainment for Buds benefit will take place
at the tent tonight.