The Evening critic., 1882-06-20
EAST WASHINGTON.

Congratulations poured in upon Colonel Jas.
A. TAFT, the newly-appointed East Washington
magistrate, yesterday evening and this morn
heartily glad of his appointment; the more so
because his integrity and worth are fully un-
ing the announcement, exclaimed "Im glad
they have put the Colonel in harness again;
he's the right man in the right placer The
If THE CRITIC should attempt to publish all
tho favorable comments heard, several col
umns would be occupied.
The steamer Arrowsmith, with the Minneola
Social Club and friends on board, Will leave
seventh.street wharf tomorrow, at $50 a. m.
and p m for Marshall Hail. This excur-
sion Will be one of unlimited pleasure, and
beaux Of Washington.
Bud Eagleston's tent was the scene of another
large and enthusiastic gathering last evening.
The pledge was numerously signed.
Steinles capacious and elegant Ice cream
parlors are thronged nightly by the elite of
East Washington. Every flavor OF Ice cream is
served In the best style.
young man named Green, who was out on
the Branch near the Anacostia bridge boating
last evening, fell overheard and narrowly
escaped drowning. He was rescued by n com
panion, after having received substantial
ducking and a severe fright.
An adjourned meeting Of the Republican In
vincible Club was held last night at the club
room, DR.. Z. A: Adams, president In the chair.
The new constitution, whicn provides for both
acivic and military organization, adopted.
The club has issued circulars, etc., and other
wise gone to work in dead earnest In view OF
the approaching elections.
Strawberry festival by the young ladies of
Twelfth-street NJ. e. Church this (Tuesday)
evening, June 30, and tomorrow evening, Dist
| at 8 p. M, at the church. Admittance, 1O
cents.
The Starlight Social Club has completed ar
| rangements for an excursion down the river
| and the date has been fixed at July IL.
Officers Clements and Nicholson arrested ar
| individual in n state Of alcoholic activity last
night near tho Capitol Park. After hall
hours solid work he was finally landed In the
| station-house.
| The members Of the Metropolitan Presby
| terlan Church are inaugurating a movement
| looking toward the purchase of q large reet
| organ, at n cost of $4,000. Rev. Dr. Chester
| says he Will not take his summer vacation
until the matter is satisfactorily settled.
At the regular meeting Of st. Johns Com
evening last, the following officers were
| elected for six months commencing July
| James II. Searles, N. c.; Joseph Trainor, N. "
c.; Isaac Rector, W. p; John A. Van Doren, N
X. R.; Joseph Burroughs, /. X. r.; Mrs. Emma
McKim, treasurer; Samuel Mahoney, w. IL.
Mrs. Margaret McCutcheon, W. !. g.; II. A
Dobson, W. o. g.; Joseph Burroughs, d. s. @.
| and 8. A. II. McKim, representative TO thu
| Grand Commandery. The change in the OF
/ flee Of N. X. of Il. was in consequence of tn
i'll health of W. K. Hammond, and, In the oflc,
OF X. X. OF r., ]. H. Stine declined a reelection
| though nominated again, with complimentar,
remarks for his efficiency.
Messrs. Robertson & Ransom, the Eas
Washington printers, fave enlarged and IA
cilitated their establishment, McCauley'
Hall.
An unknown white man was taken sud
| denly and dangerously Ill last evening nea
| the Navy-Yard gate. He was taken TO the hos
pital in an unconscious state by the police.