The Evening critic., 1883-02-27
EAST WASHINGTON.

A number Of prominent ladies' and gentle.
men Of Capitol Hill gave brilliant and sue
cessful entertainment at McCauley's Hall last
aociated Charities fund Tho programme
consisted of an excellent representation Of
"Mre. Jarley's Wax Works." in which Miss
Lizzie johnson sustained the character of
Mrs. JarleD admirably; several humorous
readings by Mr.. Ralph Jefferson, and the
sparkling operotta, "Il Brigandlro." In this,
ns the following cast indicates the names Of
the players wero "ItnlianiSed" In an attempt
10 conceal them, but they Will bc readily re.
cogni2ed, as the list comprises well.klown
East Washlngtonians. ~ PcHsir0si, slgnora
McCartari petrori; RoJJd, slgnor Daytoni
Wardo; St0ppq, Honrlque @. oldnari; FeTd'-
ndHd ddOlphuS, Carlo Edgardo Rlceni; chorus,
Signora Mollarlna Wardo and others, with
brigands, etc. The hall was well filled.
SacrllegiOus thieves entered the veetlbule OF
ST. Peters Church yesterday afternoon and
stole number OF valuable school books, tho
property OF Marie HOmiller, daughter of
Michael Homiller, esq. Tho police are on tho
lookout for the culprits.
While onlcer W. II. Clinton was pursuing n
suspicious character in Northeast Washington
last night, he fell violently to the ground,
breaking his left ankle. Assistance was sum
moned and the sufferer removed TO his home.
Ofllcer Clinton is genial gentleman and hts
many friends Will regret to hear Of tho accl-
dent.
An entertaining and interesting meeting
was held by the mission band Of Metropolitan
Presbyterian Church (Iiev. DR.. Chester pas
tori In the lecture-room Of that church last
evening, presided over by Miss A. l.. Grant
Rev. MIR. Burgharlt opened with prayer. Miss
g. A.. Fletcher, missionary among tho Indians,
delivered very interesting Remarks upon mo
subject OF "lndians." Miss E. @. Cooke sang
solo entitled Emissions" which was we'll
rendered. Other Interesting remarks and rec
itations wero delivered by mombers of the so
clcty, aud Rev. Dr.. Chester closed with prayer.
MIR. Thomas Warren, n well.known resident
OF this section, fell from scaffOll while work.
Ing at the National Museum building yester.
| day and broke his leg. He was removed to his
| residence, log Sixth street southeast In tho
police ambulance.
Another of those enjoyable class soirces by
| Professors birmingham and GolwaY Will bo
| given at Washington Hall Thursday eveniug,
| March 8. Preparations are already being
| made for the event.
| A German named George Sharper gave a ball
| In the county several nights ago without nay-
| ing procured a license. He was raided about
| midnight by Onlcer Prathcr, who remarked
| incidentally rs he saw him "put up So col
lateral, "Ho wasn't Sharper.nur for me-
Professors Birmingham and Golway gave
another OF their charming dancing reunions
| at Washington Hall last night Tue hall WAS
| well hlled
Professor Carpenter, assisted by a squad OF
| subjects, treated an East Washington audi
ence to funny mesmeric entertainment Mt nj
| odd Fellows Hall southeast last evening.
Edward Briggs n small white boy, while
| walking on the railing Of the Navy Yard
| Bridge yesterday evening, fell overheard. lie
| was flshed out by pedestrians, ana will prob.
ratings again.
1t is understood that number OF laborors
| principally colored men, from Anacostia, will
| be put to work on the old canal this week. Ap
| plications are still pouring In upon the police
from destitute workingmen.
East Washington Business Notes.
| Have you tried the water from the celebrated
| Healing Springs OF Bath County, Va? II not
| try II. Its powers are wonderful. For salt
| by Il. b. Ferguson, corner of Second street ant
Pennsylvania avenue cast.
Clean coal, well.seasoned wood and ful
measure, is the motto of Mr.. b. L. simpson
| the East Washington coal and wood dealer
| Gi0 Pennsylvania avenue east.