The Evening critic., 1882-10-02
EAST WASHINGTON.

The sprlpg.liko weather yesterday partially
accounted for tho large sized congregations
which assembled at most OF the East Washing.
ton temples OF worship. Rev. II. Cross, OF
West Washington, occupied the pulpit OF
Waugh NJ. Il. Church In tho evening. Rev.
Joseph France, pastor OF tho Fourth.street NJ.
II. Church, discoursed upon "Between Two
opinions" and "a Mothers Faith" at morning
Gray, Of the First NJ. p. dhnrcb, took as morn.
the Christians Glory" and "Sympathy for tho
Lost" During tho month OF October, Rev. DR..
Chester Of tho metropolitan Presbyterian
Church, VIII devote each Sabbath evening SER
vice TO most interesting series of sermons on
Egypt as connected with tho Biblo. Tho first
one last evening was listened TO with marked
attention and interest by q very largo congre
CATION. Communion and missionary services
were held at tho Church OF the Reformation,
ROY. j. W. Parsons, at noon yesterday. Divine
service was held In the NuvyYard at noon by
Chaplain Kramer. Rev. M. O. Thwing preached
at tho Metropolitan Baptist Church at tho
the same m on and n tho nyapng sn Ems
"Healing Touch"
Three jolly tars Of the Tallapoosa, now lying
at the Navy Yard, conceived tho idea OF having
big spree Saturday night, In furtheranco OF
which project the trio, James Fitzpatrick, Will
liam Flood and Thomas Kano, sprang nlmbly
overheard Into tho chilly Potomac and swan
ashore. After putting on dry garments, tho
tars began operations promptly and by
O'Clock Sunday morning they were dizzy and
uncertain. About that timo Onlcers Wagner
anu Lubkey n0CnOTeu ONO tnb blDeTcu
them 10 harbor. They were let out yesterday
evening late and proceeded at once TO thoir
vessel, where explanations Will bo In order.
Tho question is generally asked "why is It
the gaslamps In the Capitol parks arc not
lighted some nights, and extlngulshod quite
carly OH others?" It's poser Some people
Incline TO the belief TINT the lamp-llghter is IN
collusion with the gas company, while others
think he is cranky. At any rate, the matter
VIII be investigated.
An enthusiastic temperance meeting was
lNa1I .f..ff la A,.n
costa. Several hundreds Of persons were
present. Thomas d. Marcho, esq, delivered
ono OF tho finest temperance orauons ever
listened 10 in that town. Ho was followed by
Mr.. Powell, who also delivered n very able
effort. Tho music was well rendered, and
several persons signed the pledge.
An unknown colored horseman, who was 'as
drunk ns lord" slipped from tho back of his
stecd Saturday night, at tho corner OF Second
street and the Avenue east, and foil to torra
ilrma, striking on his Uranium with terrific
force, tho explosion being audible for square.
Upon examination 1t was found that the man
was all right, but tho concrete pavement had
sustained q sevoro fracture. The man with
an iron skull was taken to the station by OF.
ilcer Dlandford and locked up until yesterday
morning.
The East Washington Band OF Hope Will
meet next Thursday evening at the Seaman's
Retreat, I'D l. street southeast. Music and
speaking Will enllvon the occasion.
Professors Welch & McCoy's conservatory
of vocal and instrumental music opened
wns varied and Interesting.
Industry Union Lodge, No. 80, 1. o. G.. and
ID. OF s., ls making elaborate arrangements for
an entertainment TO be given at Congress Hall
October 10.
The Swiss Minister has purchased from
Mre. Briggs lOllvia) her handsome house and
| park, "rhe Naples" extending from Sixth to
| Seventh streets eouthoast. along ID street on
| one side and South Carolina avenue on tho
other. Mr.. John Hitz has boon Installed as
| private secretary to the new minister.
~
| work on the improvements on Second street
| southeast this morning, was taken suddenly
and Violently Ill with cramps. He was re-
| moved TO Fcrguson's drug store by Onlcor
| Nicholson and medical aid rendered. Bush
| suffered intensely and was finally conveyed to
| his home, corner of Eighth and + streets
| southwest, in the police ambulance.
The attention OF THE CRITIC has boon called
| TO tho suffering condition OF q widow and her
| two children in East Washington. They are
deserving ana very needy, and any one chari-
| tably inclined can assist In good cause by
| sending groceries, clothing, &C., for thom to
Mr.. William j. Boyd, 321 First street south.
cast who has kindly consented to receive any
| thing sent.
East Washington Business Notes.
II you want tho ''new idea" olive butter, q
| substitute for lard, or anything In tho grocery
| or provision line, call at tho complete estab.
| lshment OF Dornn Ellis, corner of Third and
| streets southeast
For inner cheer-soltd or iiuid-vlsit Camp.
| bell, the genial caterer at the Washington Hall
| Restaurant, corner of Third street and Pom.
| sylyania avenue, Capitol Hill.
If you want to buy good gun, brooch or
| muzzle-loader, OF If your gun needs repairing,
| call upon Mr.. VIM. Wagner, at his sporting
| emporium, 207l2 Pennsylvania avenue, Cap
| itol Hill. on account OF q long experience, Mr..
| Wagner sells only goods that he can warrant
| and gives satisfaction every time.