The Evening critic., 1882-06-17
EAST WASHINGTON.

Washington is fast becoming the centre OF
art and literary production. The light hours
81 IanGT enable many A 70 sr9dy h ana ra per1ect
Gus and OF high character. The Capitol
Hill Institute gave an entertainment at the
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church last even
ing, which reflected great credit alike on the
principal, Miss Adelia +. Gates, and her
pupils. Miss Bertie Crawford and Miss
instrumental music at this institute, deserve
great credit for their success in teaching.
Miss Minnie Schott, under their instruction,
most charming effect. Miss Virgie Farrar,
the talented young reader, reclted "rhe Bells
Of Lynn" with so much expression and perfect
pronunciation as to receive many compli-
ments She should have at once the advant-
ages OF either the Boston Conservatory or tho
Of Gl9cu5Sn at Roris Ti for she
tute has certainly made great progress under
the guidance Of It's principal, Miss Gates, who
deserves great praise for her untirlng zeal:and
pie placed under her charge. Among the more
prominent citizens present were Judge and
Mrs. Crawford, ex-Speaker and Mrs. Randall,
Colonel and Mrs. Brownlow and their charm
ing daughters, Admiral and Mrs. Middleton,
Mrs. c. d. Willard, of New York and her
charming daughters, Misses Mary and Jennie.
The closing exercises Of the Capitol Hill In
stitute and Kindergarten, at the Metropolitan
Presbyterian Church, last evening, We're Of an
exceedingly interesting and attractive nature,
and reflect great credit upon the lady In
structors, Miss Adelia +. Gates, of the ad-
vanced department and Miss Cornelia +. Boyd,
Of the primary department. large number
Of the little ones, handsomely and nttlngly at
tired, attended by parents and friends, were
present. The following excellent programme
was rendered: March and spring song; reel
tation, Mamie Skillman; duet, Frankie and
Harry vocal solo, Tenie Scott; recitation,
Josie TAFT; piano solo, Florence Croghan
fsctaSn May Hgnisr anarbe beo
| piano solo, Bessie Willard; recitation, Frankie
skelton; song, alpine Herdsman,"' By the
Gushing; vocal solo, Inez King; recitation,
| Emeline Middleton; vocal duet; piano solo,
Minnie schott; recitation, Susie Randall; song,
Fgip Farrgar; "ii' eomposition, aaI Lille Barton; %
song, "Good Night" by the school, This was
| Miss Gates first closing exhibition, and she
careful and efficient training and effort on her
| part
prominent East Washingtonian remarked
| 10 CRITIC reporter last evening: "Hon. Mr..
Blount has made the remarkable statement
| that the Government uses 100000 gallons Of
| water, while the citizens use 27,000,000. The
e ese edaes na on og s aeaeT sa
| ments side of the case all the public gardens
fountains,D Departmental hshponds, machinery
at the Navy-Yard, etc, are supplied with Po-
tomac water; even the bell In the latter de-
| partment which calls the laborers to work is
| operated by Turbin water-wheel, while that
| work should be performed by some poor
soldier or sailor who has served his country.
| Why" he continued, "after the Turbin bell
| rings in the Yard, 1t is impossible TO get water
| into our second stories until after nightfall.
| Another East Washingtonian said g If the
| Conduit is run to the specified point and a
special pipe Is laid to Capitol Hin, we Will en-
| 10y the blessing Of plenty Of water"
The Minneola Social Club, composed of we'll
| known and popular young gentlemen Of East
| Washington, will give an excursion to Marshall
| Hall, on the steamer Arrowsmith, Wednesday,
| June 81, leaving Seventh.street wharf at 80
| a. III. and p. m, combining a day and moon
| light excursion. The excellent record OF this
s,t ttans.
| glorious time. 1t is expected each trip Will
| convey hosts OF young folks 70 the pleasure
| grounds. See advertisement.
| Capitol Tent, No. SO, /. o. H., met last nlgh'
at McCauley's Hall. The meeting was very
| interesting.
Those in attendance at Bud Eaglestons tent
| last night listened 10 very interesting dis
| course on "Apple Cider as the Forerunnor OF
Future Evil" The meetings tomorrow Will
| be we'll attended.
Housekeepers will nnd It Advantageous tc
| purchase their teas and conees at the Enter
| prize Tea Company's store, corner Of Fourtl
street and the Avenue east, or at tho branches
| in the Centre and Eastern Markets. CoueC
roasted daily, and china and crockerywar'
| given away TO customers.
A prayer and rector's Bible-olass meeting
was held at ST. Marks Church last evening
These meetings are held every Friday oyon
ing by the pastor, Rey. A. FlOridus Steele,
| The Excelsior Ice Green Company, 30.
| Pennsylvania avenue east, still "hold IN,
fort" and continue to dispense its c0ollni
| luxury 70 teyerlsh mortals every day.
The Christadelphian Ecclesia hold a meet
ing tomorrow at IL q. m. I'm McCauley's Hall
The many friends Of Mr.. /. A. Bassett, tht
| genial superintendent Of the East Washing
ton postal station, who has been confined I
| his bed by sickness for the past week, VIII b
glad to learn that he Is much better. Durln
his illness numerous friends visited him a
his residence, CAB East Capitol street.
Dr.. Dooley secured the services OF nos
drug clerk this morning-he IS Just one nigh
old and weighs eleven pounds. Congratula
lions are in order.
Washington Temple, Juvenile Templars
| held q very interesting and We'll attende
meeting at Washington Hall last evening.
Joe Platz announces turtle soup for thl
evening at his popular resort, 2l0 Pennsylya
MIA avenue, Capitol HILL
There viii be a Gospel temperance meetin
at the NJ. L. Church, UnioDt0wn, tomorrow a
3: 80 p. m. MIS- Clara Roach and other speal
ers VIII address the meeting. Good music
| promised and all are invited.