The Evening critic., 1882-11-27
EAST WASHINGTON.

The church.goers of East Washington did not
forget that yesterday was the Sabbath, and
that interesting services were promised at tho
several houses Of divine worship. As a result
the latter contained In nearly every instance
largo congregations. Rev. A. L. Steele lec-
tured In the evening at st. Marks Church on
the Book of Genesis Tho Anacostia W. @. Il.
u. held gospel meeting in Hams Hall, at
o'clock. At the Fourth. street NJ. L. Church
Rev. Joseph France delivered sermon
"That Rock" in the evening Rev. II. Emmons
preached q revival sermon. Rev. wilford
Downs preached at Waugh NJ. Il. Church n Scr
mon appropriate to tho Garfield Monument
Fair, tho subject being "a Great Personal and
National Duty" In tho evening Rev. NJ. L.
Hawley occupied the pulpit AT the Memorial
NJ. L. Church, corner OF Eleventh and II streets
northeastlthe pastor, Rev. w. Hlrst spoke on
"St. Paul's War Sermon" and announced tho
continuance of the revival now In progress.
Chaplain Samuel Kramer held divine service
In the United States Navy-Yard In the morn
Ing, and at Q p. m, in the seaman's Retreat.
The forty hours devotion began at st.
Peters Church Mt 1890 o'clock yesterday
morning, with solemn high mass. The sery-
ice was very impressive and beautiful In its
every part. The ofrertory was rendered by
quartet OF male voices with great effect, while
tho remainder OF tho musical accompaniment
was OF very high order and reflects great
credit upon the choir, under the direction OF
Mrs. j. +. Bright, which was composed OF the
following well.known singers Misses Ollie
Dryer, Annie Plant, Laura Callahan and Katie
Touhy, sopranl; Mrs. Charles W. Joyce, alto;
Messrs. .Mawdsley and schmlncke, bassl;
to these several volunteers assisted.
Thieves entered the vacant house neXt to
the corner OF Second and streets northeast
last night and stole therefrom u lot OF lead
pipe and fixtures. Several parties were seen
TO enter tho promises earlier In the evening
and It is probable tho culprits will be appre-
hended.
Interesting Thanksgiving Day services will
DO held Mt tho Church of tho Heavenly Rest
(colorcd Episcopal), Second street, between A
street aid Pennsylvania avenue southeast, at
III o'clock O. m. on that day. Rev. Osmund st.
James Will onciate. In the evening festival
and literary entertainment for the children
will be held. Tho Sunday-school of this
church is rapidly increasing In membership,
and contains many scholars.
Among the prizes to be given away at tho
festival and oyster supper, which VIII take
place at Masonic Hall, Anacostia, on the 2Sth,
goth, and Both instants, will be live pig, sll.
YER dishes, gold rings, wax flowers, gentle
mans silk hat, &c. 1t Will DO an enjoyable
event.
The north side OF the lot occupied by St.
Josephs Church on street northeast, Is Of
fered for sale. 1t is n most desirable location
and Will doubtless DO quickly purchased and
improved.
East Washington Business Notes.
For q fine Thanksgiving dinner visit the
store OF Dornin Ellis, corner of Third and A
streets southeast. Fruits, vegetables, cider,
wines, and liquors, or plump, fat turkey al
reasonable figures.
Those who have neglected to purchase their
| stoves should improve the opportunity and
select from the large stock OF NJ. b, Flynn, cor.
| ner OF Pennsylvania avenue and Seventh street
| southeast. Prices for everybody, and several
| novelties In stoves.
| Old Cabinet Whisky, which leads the van, al
| Campbelps Washington Hall Restaurant
Mixed drinks q feature, and oysters u "big u
card. Call In and see Iovial Alberto Campbell