The Evening critic., 1883-02-06
EAST WASHINGTON.

A gentleman named Cross was STONED
by rough-looking white man about 9
o'clock this morning near the grotto in the
North Capitol park. The would-be high
wayman at first asked the time, and then
gruflly demanded some money. Mr.. Cross
drew his night-key and told the fellow TO
move along, which he did with alacrity.
The Tenth Subdivision, Associated Chari-
ties have opened an office in McCaulcys
Hall, and are relieving the wants of the
worthy poor as far as possible with the
finances at their disposal
musical and literary entertainment
and thTee-hour hop will be given by Union
Lodge, No. II, l. o. o. f., at Odd Fellows
Hall southeast, tomorrow evening. The
choicest musical talent in Washington, in
cluding Professor Ralph jefferson in humor-
Gus readings and Mcssrs. Mulhau and Salb
in dialect eccentricities, has been en-
gagged. Schroeders orchestra will furnish
music for the dancers.
An interesting temperance meeting will
be held, beginning at 9 o'clock this even
ing, at the North Carolina a-avenue Mission,
under the auspices Of Eagleston Band of
Hope. Mrs. Clara l.. Roach and several
other prominent ladies of the w. G. T. U.
will be present
The private masquerade party Of tho
Larques." at McCauley's Hall last even
ing was one of the most brilliant and tasty
affairs of the season, the scene presented
being one of oriental grandeur, as the gaily
colored costumes of the dancers moved
through the figures of the dance Among
the participants were Mr.. Nottingham,
st. Jacobs Oil )" Mr. Isaac Scott, "Sailor;n
Frank Newton, Clown" Henry Spicer,
Fat Boy; Mr.. Isaac Padgett Sailor
Boy - Mr.. Birthrow, Ocean Maid :" Miss
Jenkins "Tambourine Girl" Miss How
ard, Cornucopia;' Miss Belle Streket,
Night and Morning Miss Annie Mich
los Fortune Queen - Miss Hurley,
Peasant Girl Miss White, Spanish
Girl " Miss Van Tasslc, Minnie Palmer;r
Miss Stockett, Spanish Girl :" Mr.. Sibert,
Miss Doughtey, Yankee Girl" George
Thomas, Turk" Miss Maggie Beers,
School Girl
The much -talked-of ball of the Minncola
Social Club occurred at Odd-Fellows' Hall
southeast, last evening. The occasion was
one of pleasure. Among those present were
Misses Julia and Lizzie Holroyd, Mary
Roache, NIo1lie Davis, BERTHE Henry, Ella
Connor, Yaltert, Jessie Marks, Nellie
Wright Kate Tanning and Florence Lusby;
Messrs. Shcrzer Done, Naper, Galbert,
Moore, Lusby, Gates, Miller, Blaudford and
Price.
lrOlessOrS GOlWay " BirminghIm 5 re-
union at Washington Hall last evening
was AZ enjoyable as usual Among those
who enjoyed the evening were the sons of
the late Senator Hill, Miss Annie Wilkin-
son, Miss Ferris, Miss Fannie Dawson, Miss
Minnie Stevens, Miss Kate Palmer and
Miss Mary Clark
There is an aged colored hermit who
lives in shanty constructed of castaway
roof tin on the eastern commons. The
dwelling is but three feet high and six feet
long. On the interior is n dilapidated cook
stove and II roughly constructed bed. The
henmit's companions are two cats aud an
attenuated dog. He is supplied with
food by his nephew, half-grown colored
boy, and has not been out of his habitation
for long time.
East Washington Business Notes.
Buy your coal and wood at Simpsons
well-sheltered yard, and save money. No.
$40 Pennsylvania avenue east.
Mineral water from the celebrated Heal
ing Springs, Bath County, Va, at Fergu-
| sons pharmacy, corner of Second street and
| Pennsylvania avenue east.