The Evening critic., 1883-02-01
EAST WASHINGTON.

A most delightful after-tca party was
given by G. w. Blandford, esq, at his cosy
residence, SOC A street southeast, last even
ing, to number of ladies and gentlemen.
Mrs Blandford, who Is most genial and
hospitabe hostess made tho hours while
away pleasantly by her rare and charming
conversational ability. Little Lollie Bland
ford, whose elocutionary powers are Won
dcrful, recited in fine style several interest
ing pieces, and Miss HELEN Beatte dis
played remarkable dramatic ability while
reciting several difficult passages Miss
Beattic, though quite young, is possessed of
talents which are destined to make her
name famous in the future. She recited the
=" Bob-o link" with tril accompaniment,
in most beautiful and enchanting manner.
Three half-grown colored boys entered
tho cigar store of Mr.. James LuXen yester
day while the proprietor was in the back
room and stole two or three boxes of cigars.
They escaped with their booty success
fully.
Thieves have attempted to rob the resi-
dence of Mr.. George Bartlett, Il street, be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets southeast,
several times during the past week, but
each time they have been foiled
A happy party ofyoung folks assembled in
the spacious parlors efDr. McKim last even
ing and enjoyed several very pleasant hours.
| Mrs and the Misses McKim received the
| guests. Among the many present were the
Misses Mary and Nellie Dyer, Miss Mary
Chase, Miss Dorkins, Miss Minnie Bolt
Miss Annie Baden, Misses Grace and An
ME Case, Miss Dessez, and Mcssrs. William
Deckec Samuel Chase Captain Wells,
Frank Snyder Leon Dessez and Frank
Baden.
A number of merry masqueradcrs parti-
cipated in the soiree of the rs. S. b." Club
last evening at Baum's Hall. Among the
representations were Mr.. Samuel fhom,
English Gentleman :" J. c. Simpson,
"Uncle Sam" Mrs. Herfnrth, Virginia
Darky :" Miss J. Swain, Nan, the Good
for Nothing" Miss Kate John, House
keeper;' Miss Sarah Burgess, Evening
STAR Miss Julia Mansfield, Last Rose Of
Summer )" Mr. Charles Foos, Old Man,
and Miss Fannie Young, old Woman"
The following officers have been elected
by Perseverance Lodge, l. o. G.. T. Mr.
r. Southwick, w. G. r. ; Miss Hattie Wood
| w. V. II. u. Il. Hammond, II. s.; w. III
Stevens, +. s. Lidia Henry, W. NJ. Mrs
B. F. Evans |. g.. Charles W. Nathratt
W.
The East Washington daily, Rough Notes,
has changed its name, and will hereafter be
known rs the Daily NeUs. A cylinder press
will be added to the press-room next week
At the meeting of the Light Guards las,
evening the following active members were
elected: Messrs. Everett Cole, William +
B. Wall, William L. Vogleson, Edward F
RoDey, p. A. Tcngles, George L. Williams
John T.. Satterfield, Frank A. Fox, Charlie
F. Beavers and Emil Esher. A large mum
Der of recruits will also be enrolled at tht
next meeting.
Anacostia Tent has elected officers fol
the ensuing term.
East washington Business Notes.
Do not forget that Mr.. NJ. B. Flynn
corner of Seventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue east, keeps full line Of stoves ant
tinware at bottom prices.
Candies and other confections in grea
variety at Steinle's old-established confec
tionery, 119 Pennsylvania avenue east.
All the popular beverages, including Ky
ale, at Joe Platzs, 2l9 Pennsylvani:
avenue east. Oysters in every style at al
| hours Drop in.