National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-13

three times for twenty-five cents in THE REPuB-
IICAN.
James Tumey received permit Saturday to
build brick residence at Ninth and streets at
an expense of $500.
The Georgetown Amateur Orchestra give a com.
plimentnry entertainment at Curtis Hall, George
town, this evening.
1t is unoh,ially reported that another case Of
smallpox has been developed among the children
quarantnCd at the hospital.
The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, have
also accepted an invitation to attend the Odd-Fc-
lows fair in unlfotm to- morrow night and their
own grand ball Wednesday night.
Washington Meredith, ell-known thief some
days since convicted of second oiiense of petit
larceny, was Saturday sentenced by Justice Cox 10
fifteen months in the Auburn State prison.
There will he a meeting of the Iowa Republican
Association this evening at Cosmopolitan Hall at
half past seven. AS important business will be
transacted n full attendance is requested.
Ex-senator ]. S. Fowler, of Tennessee, will de-
liver the next lecture in the course of arbitration,
in the Ninth Street Methodist Church next to
Critic oficc) on Wednesday evening next.
Charles scruggs, half-grown colored boy has
been sentenced to six months in Jail by Judge
Smell for making q serious assault upon John
Lewis smaller boy, with stone splitting his
head open.
The Arlington Yacht Club has elected the fol-
lowing officers: A. l.. Coomes, president and cap
tain; ]. j. Dimnrzo, vice. PRESIDENT G. W, Nc
Cord, lieutenant; William Jewell, secretary; j. A.
Maher, treasurer
Mrs. Elizabeth White a colored lady well dressed
and apparently respectable was fined $40 Saturday
for stealing half dozen sheets of headed note
paper and envelopes from the office of the Bali-
more and Ohio depot
Mr.. George 7. Downing OF Rhode Island will
lecture this evening at Bethel Hall, on "Chares
Sumner" Some interesting "reminiscences may
be expected, as Mr.. Downing was an intimate
friend of the great Senator
The Woman's Evangelical Union held meet
ing yesterday afternoon in the hall of the Dasha-
way Reform Club, Georgetown Mrs. McKendree
REILLY presided, and addresses were made by Mrs
Barnard, Mr.. Tracey, and others.
The announcement of the concert this week by
the celebrated Fske Jubilee Singers has already
created a great demand for reserved seats. All
who wish to be certain of good sitings should lose
no time in securing them at Ellis Co.'s. See i'd
yerlisement.
10 The Germania Maennerchor held n carnival
session last evening Mt Cosmopolitan Hall pre-
pGratory to their annual grand masquerade.
Everybody entering the hall was provided with Il
fools cap-ladies aswell as gentlemen-and mcr-
rimcnt reigned supreme.
The fire alarm at $40 Saturday night was caused
by the burning of stable in the rear of 2ll7 Penn
sylvnnia avenue. The stable doors were found
open when the police arrived, aud the work was
supposed 10 be that of an incGndiary. The
premises were occupied by William Il. Derrick
In the case of Walter Brown, Philip Handy,
Alexander Dorsey, and Walter Payton, tried in the
Criminal Court the charge Of assault with intent
to Kill Charles Gray, the jury returned verdict of
guilty as indicted to the first three and guilty
of assault as to Payton. Sentence was suspended.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held
an enthusiastic meeting in Masonic Temple yes
terday. Mrs. Rev. s. NJ Hartsock delivered nh
address on the text: "No man liveth to HIMSELF
Favorable reports were received from other
| branches of the organization throughout the
| United States
The following marriage licenses were issued
Saturday; George f. l.. Harrison, of Fortress Mon
roe, Va, and Mamie X. Ray, of this city; Charles
| Williams aud Julia Sullivan, Charles N. Farr and
| Mary t. Baker, both of Bennings, d. G.; William
| ii. Johnston and Ellen Lahey, Peter Duffy and
| Mary L. Holmes
Company A, Washington Cadet Corps, will give
promenade concert dress drill, and reception al
Talmadge Hall, Wednesday evening, FebruOry22
| Washington's Birthday The attractions which
the corps will offer consist ola promenade concert
battalion drill, and then dancing will be thu
order, SO that all who attend will be amply repaid
At meeting of the Parnell branch Of the Irish
Land League held last night, subscription;
amounting to $50 were paid and several new mem
bers were elected. The veterans of the Soldiers
Home, through their representative, James O'Con'
nor, contributed largely, as usual, The treasurer
! Dennis Cornell, reported having sent $50 to the
| home organization.
concert will be given on Tuesday evening
February 81, at the Congregational Church, under
| the auspices of the ladies of the North Baptist
| Church An excellent programme will be rem
dered by some Of our best artists. Mr.. CRspar anC
Misses Mary A. Johnston, Agnes MCGrew, ant
| Ada MoNon aud McssrS. HiCkoN, BisChoh, Beall
ana Kube will participate.
! The meeting of the central executive committee
of the Land League was held last evening Dele
gates from the various branches were present, ant
the meeting was the most successful that has ye
| on ball were made. Additional committees OF
decoration, supper, music, &C. for the celebration
on st. Patrlok's Day, were appointed
Tho Washington Literary Association showed II
appreciation Of good services by rendering Mr.. S
sicherer u farewell banquet at AbnGr's Hall II
honor of his departure for Richmond, Va
Speeches were delivered by the officers and mem
| bcrs of the association, to which Mr. Sichcrer re
| spOnded in good tone. The occasion was ont
which will long be remembered by the par
Elephants.
The vlsitatlons Of the officers of the GRAM
Lodge l. o. o, f. this week viii be MS follows
Tuesday evening, Washington Lodge No. G, an
Thursday evening, Columbia Lodge No. 10, bot
situated IN the central hall The Grand Mase
authorizes the announcement that Hon. j. &. )
Blackburn, of Kentucky, Will deliver an addTes
before the aforementioned lodge, and Senate
Miller OF California, before No, TO-
John A. Sh0ckleiord has been elected janitor
odd Fellows Hall to fill the uneXprod term, end
ing with the annual meeting In March, partiI
report of the aGuirs of the hall for the past year b
the president Of the board shows the receipts up
December 81 SlOSI3S7, and expenditures up /
January 25, 1852, $4,000, The statement does Nc
include uncOlleoted rents, which amount
Sl2292.
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