The Evening critic., 1883-03-08
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

The wedding OF Mr.. James II. Thomas and
Miss Alice II. Webster took place at tho Fifth
Baptist Church last night. Both the bride and
groom are well known In tho social clrclcs OF
South Washington, and at an early hour tho
seats In the church were all occupied by an
audience mostly composed OF the young mon
and fair maidens Of this section of the city.
AZ S o'clock, tho hour appointed for the
ceremony, the happy couple arrived at
the church, and preceded by the
Weier EWSiHmTmen, G Messrs; ] joseph smith, W, Erans
and Harry L. Gessford escortlng Miss Jennie
Hipkins, they passed up tho aisle to tho altar,
where the pastor, DR.. q. O. MeadOr, was wait
Ing to unite them in marriage. At tho close
OF tho ceremony the new married couple re-
ceived the congratulations Of their frlenus, and
afterward repaired to the residence OF the
brides parents, on Virginia avenue,
where repast was prepared for
their numerous callers. Tho bride
presents by hor relatives aud friends. The
Wedding was the leading event Of the season
In South Washington. The bride and Miss
HipkiDs, her attendant, were tastefuly at.
tired In blue satin, with hats and trimmings 10
match.
Lydia Kane, the young girl who was burned
Yesterday morning, died last night from the
effects OF her injuries.
To-day one OF the engines and large num-
Der OF dump-cars were shipped by Ross & san.
ford TO their works at tho foot Of Seventeenth
street.
The revival services at the Sixth Presby-
terlan Church still continue of absorbing In
terest to the people, and tho spacious lecture
room is nightly crowded TO hear the excellent
preaching and the familiar and inspiring old
hymns sung by tho entire congregation, ac-
companied by the organ.
Mr.. Gwynn Harris, Inspector of Marine Pro-
ducts, who has been confined TO his residence
with sickness, is again able TO resume tho
driies Of his ofllce.
The flats below the Long Bridge were c)y-
cred with Ice again this morning and there
was but little activity on the river 'front.'
A private party was given at the residence OF
Mr., Lorenzo ID. Harmon, at l1O2 Maryland
avenue, last night which was we'll attended
by the lady and gentlemen friends OF the host.
Mr.. William d. Humphrey, 'of Stafford
County, Va, was married at the Fifth Baptist
Church last night to Miss Susie V. Davis, OF
this city. Immediately after the ceremony
the happy pair departed In q carriage.
Every Friday evening the Sunday school
scholars OF Ryand Chapel assemble at the
church and practice singing. The scholars
are becoming quite proficient, and the large
number who come to the church are highly
entertained by the singing.
on Tuesday night very enjoyable party
was given at the residence OF Mr.. VIII
liam Il. Hall, at 623 street southwest, the oc-
casion being the birthday of Miss Emma, his
daughter. The Misses Minnie Tucker, Maggie
per and large number Of other young ladies'
were present.
Call on @. Boyer, 81 Fourand-a half street
southwest, for cigars and tobacco. Nowhere
in the city can better smoke be obtained.
II you want the best quality Of coal and
wood at bottom prices and 2210 pounds to the
ton, GO TO william II. Baum, corner Of Seventh
and streets southwest. Carts run promptly
10 all parts Of the city.