The Evening critic., 1883-02-07
WEST WASHINGTON.


regular weekly meeting last evening,
During the course of the meeting Mr. II.
NJ. Bradlc, editor of the Washington
Catholic, addressed the union on the bene-
fits to be derived from literary societies.
and urged the members of the union to
continue in the good work they have
undertaken.
The "Portlands' gave dancing party
last evening at the residence Of Mrs. =. Me-
Guer, on Dunbarton avenue. Quite num-
Der of young ladies and gentlemen were
present. Dancing was kept up till near
midnight, when refreshments were served
up, and the sociable gathering adjourned
to meet again during Easter week. Among
those present were Misses Wood, Summer
scales, Parkinson, Sullivan, O'Donghue,
Volkening and Murray and Messrs. Cocho-
ran, Morgan, Garrity, Manogue, Craig,
Moxley, OfTutt and Moran.
The Georgetown Amateur Orchestra
gave their first public rehearsal under
their new leader, Professor L. Szeinelenyi,
last night at Curtis Hail. which was largely
attended. Nine. Annie Roemer Kaspar de-
lighted the audience with her charming
voice and was repeatedly cncored. The
programme was as follows /. Overture,
"Trancredi,' Rossini.5 Symphony, No. /,
Beethoven-(a) adagio motto allegro con-
brio, c. major (b) andante contabile con
mOtO NC) lnlnueUuO Z JrlO, " udJOr' D.
Aria Il Puritani,' Bellini-Mme. Annie
Roemer Kaspar; encore There's
Path by the River" A. Gallop,
Neibig. s. Selection, Kathleen
Mavourneen," Madame Rocmer Kaspar;
encore, "Eilcen Allana;" G. Waltz, Mon
Reve," Waldteufel. The regular rehearsals
of the orchestra will be resumed next Mon
day night.
A cbild's party was given last night at
the residence of Mrs. James King, on
Thirtieth street, the occasion being the
third birthday of their little daughter Eta.
| Her many little friends brought her several
| handsome cards and presents Stophlman
had charge of the table, which was as
| handsome as could be desired. Among
| those present were Belle, Louie and Willie
| Casilear, Carrie Jones, Nellie and Maggie
Edmonston, Tom Evans Buddie Tyler,
| Marie Doyle, Bessie Eliason, Harmon and
Claude Lunsford, Virgie Brown, Harvey
Goodwin, Harry Selby, Jennie Welch, Tom
| Evans, Louie English, Emma, Harry,
| Charlie and Ferdie King, Bessie Beall and
many others. Miss Ella Barrett presided
ut the piano.
Miss Annie Simpson, of Pittsburg, is
| visiting her sister, Miss Lizzie Watts, of
| Thirty second street.
| most delightful party was given last
| night on Thirty second street at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Thomas Brennerman. 1t was
given by the Misses Sallie Grimes aud
Lydic Angel and Mr.. Harry j.. Gross to
their numerous young friends. There were
some very handsome toilets present, the
most noticeable among them being
Miss Grimes and Miss Lydie Angel in
black satin, with Spanish lace and
orange blossoms; Miss Molle Fletcher
wore an ashes of rose silk, handsomely
trimmed with lace; Miss Jennie White and
sister in drab silks, with white lace fichus
and trimmings Miss Ida Athey, black vel
vet and light blue silk; Clara Luckett,
dark bottle-green satin and plush Mrs.
Charles Payne, black satin, with hand
some trimmings; Miss Carrie Bowen, gar
net silk; Miss Flora Delzelle, pale blue
silk, with lace trimmings; Miss Sophy
Luskie, dark blue silk Sallic Coons, white
swiss over black silk Mary Grimes, black
cashmere and jet trimmings. At II O'Clock
they repaired to the spacious diningroom
where handsome repast had been fur
nished for them.
Drovers' Rest livestock sales February
6, 1883 reported by Taven1ner Bros, pro
prietors): 60 cattle up and sold at Best
@6lc.; good, 5@53c.; common, 3l@ilc
15S sheep and lambs at: Sheep, 43@6lc.
lambs, Az a Gle. 10 cows and calves from
$50 to $50.
Covenant Lodge, No. 13, l. o. o. F.
Heber Tent, No. 10, l, o. r., Decatur Lodge
No. 8, X. of P. and Georgetown, Lodge, No
3s, 20. G. B., held their usual meeting:
last night
The complimentary testimonial rendered
to Hermione Lodge takes place this even
ing at Forrest Hall.
Excelsior Tent, No. AZ, l. o. R., will hav
public installation of officers at their hal
on Thrty-second street tonight, to which
they invite all their friends At the clost
of the installation ice cream and cake viii
be furnished to ALL
The firm of Archer & Brewer have begul
making extensive improvements on tn
brick building on Thirty second street, nea
the corner of o, which will be store AM
dwelling house combined, and which will
make quite needed improvement on tina
street. Messrs. Brown and Shoemaker ar
the contractors.
Miss Bessie Jones, of New York, enter
tanned the new club and number of he
friends besides last night, as it was the las
meeting at which dancing was to be allowed
! during Lent. A great many were presen
who thoroughly enjoyed the pleasant even
ing.