The Evening critic., 1882-05-27
EAST WASHINGTON.

The Board OF Managers OF the Tenth Sub
division Associated Charities met last night
in the associations rooms, McCauleys Hall.
Action was suggested regarding tho large
number OF children that are sent upon the
streets begging, in many cases, by indolent
parents. The association desires to bring such
children under Its influence to prevent them
from ultimately becoming confirmed mendi-
car ts and a burden on society. For that pur-
poses several things were suggested, among
them n day nursery for workingwomen's chill
dren, n mending school and a kindergarten
school. IL was stated that the services OF
good kindergarten teacher could 90 procured
IL necessary. Public cooperation is very
much desired in these proposed reformatory
and beneficial movements. During the brief
period OF this Subdivisions existence 1t has
Investigated many cases and extended aid to
numbers OF worthy poor.
Commissioner Morgan and Lieutenant
Greene both assured a party OF gentlemen
from East Washington, who called upon them
yesterday, that the roadway on Second street
east, between the Avenue and Providence Hos
pital, VIII be among the nrst to be put In order
when tHDimprovement wheel begins to turn.
This matter is not only OF local, but 1t Is OF
general interest to the citizens of Washington,
because the wounded and sick from the entire
city have TO be conveyed over 1t in order to
reach the hospital. Its condition now is de-
plorable.
Anumber of invited friends assembled at
the residence OF Mrs. f. A. Meeker, Fourth
street southeast, yesterday evening, the occa-
sion being the anniversary of her birthday.
number OF handsome gifts were presented to
verse the guests sat down to bountiful re-
past, which was most agreeably served by
Misses Annie NJ. White and Ella Waters. After
an evening most delightfully."- spent tho COM
pany retired, regrettiDg that such events can
not occur more frequent than annually
The hygienic department of the women's
Christian Temperance Union held meeting
at the residence Of Mrs. DR.. Collins, 900 New
York avenue, last Thursday evening. Mrs NJ.
Il. Mcpherson, superintendent, Presiding. The
committee decided to hold its next meeting at
The p1acp Friday. Juno y n. m
also {, give series OF lectures In the interest
of the promotion OF health, tho flrst to be
given at odd-Fellows' Hall, Eighth street
southeast, some time In June.
The business session of Capital Tent, No.
SO, i. o. H., at McCauleys Hall last night,
was followed by highly enjoyable good-of-
the-order entertainment.
A prayer.meeting was held at Ebenozer NJ.
L. Church last night, Rev. DR.. Steele ofIlciat-
ing.
AT IL o'clock Sunday morning Rev. DR..
Chester will preach memorial sermon to the
Grand Army of tho Republic at the Metropoll.
tan Presbyterian Church.
Mics Mollie McAllister, aged 10 years. a
most estimable daughter of Michael and Mar.
garet McAllister, died at her parents resi-.
dence, corner of Seventh and B streets south.
east yesterday. The many friends Of this
| young lady will be pained to learn of her de
| mise. The funeral Will take place tomorrow
at p. m.
Rev. S. p. Cuttings will occupy the pulpit Of
| the North Carolina-avenuo Mission Church to
| u. II
temperance meeting will be conducted by the
| W. C.T.U.
A noticeable feature of East Capitol street Is
the large number of beautifully designed
| front-yard flower gardens upon 1t. The resi-
| dents of that street seem to take special de
light in floral culture and display.
| Professor Birminghams complimentary
| pound-soiree to the Tenth Subdivision Asso
| ciated Charities Monday night at McCauley's
Hall will be very successful event.
| The Excelsior Ice Cream Company 'sproduc
| has gained local fame, therefore the capa
| cious parlors, 303 Pennsylvania avenue cas-
| are crowded nightly.
A weather map will be exhibited daily IL
| Dr.. Dooley's drug store for the benefit of th
East Washington public, beginning to-day.
The choir Of the Metropolitan Presbyterian
| Church held rehearsal last night.
The free display of choice pictures at O'Don
| nelfs tea store attracts large crowds nightly
His window represents miniature art gallery
The many friends of Mr.. William Morgal
will be glad to learn that he is improving
rapidly.
In our report of the entertainment an,
| floral festival of the First NJ. p Church, a
Odd-Fellows', Hall, Navy-Yard, on Thursda
evening, the name of one OF the prlncipa
| participants, DR.. N. Frank White, was inad
vertently omitted. The Doctors immens
popularity was no doubt the cause of It,