The Evening critic., 1882-04-13
EAST WASHINGTON.

Christ Church was tho scene of brilliant
gathering last evening, IL being the occasion
OF the marriage OF Mr.. w. f Miller TO Miss Ida
Vogolson. Most OF the Easter decorations hal
been left in their places in order 10 add nddt-
tional beauty 10 tho marital scene. The rite
was performed by Rev. Charles Andrews. The
following gentlemen acted as ushers; Messrs.
Win Nabers, Samuel +. Hardy, $. |. Millor and
a. b. NJ. Miller. Little Katie Kelly, OF AleXan-
dria, attended the bride, carrying basket OF
net satin undcrdress, brocadc satin over
dress, natural flowers in tho hair, with dia-
mond ornaments. Mrs. Miller, tho grooms
mother, was attircd in black satin and bro
cade. NUMEROUS guests and friends from Bal
umore, Alexandria and other cities were pres
ent. After tho ceremony the party repaired to
the residence Of Mrs. Miller, 653 Ponnsylva-
mia avenue, whero n pleasant evening was
spent, and the newly-wedded couple congratu-
lated. The presents were numerous varied
and costly.
Richard j. Lee (colored) who deserted from
the Tallapoosa, was captured last night by
Sergeant Mulhall and onlcer Thompson. Lee
is also a defaulter to the tune OF $500.
The ladies OF the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, corner sixth and streets northeast,
gave n very pleasant entertainment and
sociable last night at the church.
The Bentley and Jones revival at the Fourth
street M. T.. Church was crowded last night.
A large number OF converts were received.
Clements Lodge, l. .. @. T., held its regular
meeting last night at Washington Hall.
1t is hoped the noble and efficient Capitol
"cops" may take action TO raid the Capitol
parks of the chronic, cheeky Washers who
infest them in warm weather, thereby render
ing them unavailable TO ladies who desire
fresh air and exercise.
Fifty thousand dollars worth OF material
| has been ordered by the Department OF Stoam
| Engineering, in the Navy-Yard, independent
| of the large quantity now on hand. In Wow Of
| this the question rises, how Is this thus /?
Considering the sweeping discharge recently
made in this department, and the fact that
| only $4,000 per month is necessary to run
the department "full-handed," the matter
| assumes curious aspect.
| The popular Marine Band concerts Will
begin on May I. The days and localities are
as follows: Wednesdays, at the Capitol;
| Thursdays, ut the Marine Barracks; Satur-
| days, at the White House grounds. Under tho
| present excellent leadership the most soul
inspiring music may be expected.
| The marriage OF Mr.. Alexander Mckenzie to
| Miss Alice Guinand took place last evening at
the brides residence, 615 g street southeast.
| A well-known East Washington married
| couple have separated. The separation was
| caused ty the wife attending balls and parties
with single mon during the husbands absence
| from home.
A fire took place in Bakers tannery, corner
| of Ninth and NJ streets, yesterday evening al
2:2O o'clock. 1t was extinguished by Officer
Barnes and several citizens without turning
in an alarm. Damage slight.
east Of the Capitol is, "will the English spar
row eat a worm p" Let some ornlthologis
answer the question.
Professor ALI Birmingham proposes to give
n charitable pound party at an early day fol
the benefit of destitute family in this section
The professors action is very praiseworthy.
| The Grand Lodge, 1. o. G.. T., and Minnehaht
Lodge paid a fraternal visit to Clements Lodg,
| last night. Stirring addresses were made anC
six new members initiated.