Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-06-02

Fox, Henry Beard, Rev. James Fl. Cutfbert D. D..
John Z. Given Hon. John Eaton Commissioner
o. s: geological survey, and Edward NJ. Gallau-
Diet. LII. D.. (president of the Deaf Mute college)
The president OF the university Is e1-oftcio a
member of the board of trustees. while the
President of the United States. the Chief Justice
OF the Supreme Court of the United States and
the Attorney General Of the United States are
er-otacio members of the board Of overseers.
A Golden Anniversary,
So rarely in life is the halfcentury milestone
passed by both those who in the early morning
Of youth begin the journey together, that such
an event deserves fullest recognition. The
golden wedding OF Mr.. and Mrs. Benz Sunny.
celebrated at the historic old Hillman House. on
Monday, May 21st, at the residence Of their eld-
est daughter, Mrs. N. J. Hnlman, calls forth
more than q casual notice. On this evening
three hundred guests assembled in the spacious
old-time parlors and halls Of this dwelling to pay
afectiOnate and due tribute to those two, full Of
years and honor. The cOmmemoration of the
long-gone wedding day was surprise to Mr..
and Mrs. Sunny, and they were nevertheless
glad to receive such united bond Of congratu-
lations and wishes for fiowery path along ''stin
waters to the eternal pastures" Seldom have
brightest days in early life been 80 beautiful as
was this in bringing to these faithful ones of
God crowns Of peace and blessing. The con-
gregatiOn Of the Vermont avenue Christian
church were present as unit to do loyalty to
this Olden wedding Of those who have been iden-
titled with the existence Of the church here in
their support, the vicissitudes of the past tend
ing but to strengthen the highest sentiments be-
tween all to whom the examples of these zeal
GUS lives have been an edificatiOn.
There were present three sons. two daughters
and three grandchildren. From their children
Mr.. and Mrs. Sunny received three fifties. and
H. c. Stier. on behalf of the church, presented
fifty gold pieces with remarks fitting and ten
der. The grandchildren gave to each grand
parent new sight In gold frames, little Carrie
Sunny. with her radiant, knowing face, ex-
pressing her JOY in some sweet, childish words
There were letters and presents from ten
states. among them one from Mrs. Garfield, Mrs.
Black and their beloved pastor, F. D. Power
whose absence was the only regret Of the eve
ming.
After the response by Mr. Sunny to the gift
OF the church. during which his countenance
and that Of her who stood beside took on the
light Of other days. in addition to that from
heaven, which Is shining on them as they 90,
Mrs Power sang in sweetest melody, "Weave
me no gaudy chaplet."
The last hours of the happy guests were spent
In the dining-roOm, faultlessly decorated, where
lights shone over graceful folds of folds, silver,
glass, fruit and flowers everywhere; voices
were re-echoed. and time passed all too RAPIDLY.
The "Golden Wedding" by Carleton, was read
In pleasing and pathetic manner by MFR. Ed.
Hay. The night was tar spent, when renewed
blessings were asked, and the company departed
In true appreciation of a golden wedding.
Give the Boys a show.
To the Editor of THE EVENING STAR:
writer, signing himself an "Adyocate of
Health" In reply to 'Sutferer, who complained
OF the noise and confusion incident to bali play-
Ing near dwellings. in recent issue of THE
STAR, comes to the front in defense of the bows
quote from his letter referring to what the
police have DONE He remarks:
But the police have So far to stop boys
sRa on this ~ xst On a al
should b. eey Permitted as it not only Affords ss gr r
enjoyment t. tle boys but promotes their health
s snn1d fe strong and active as all American boys
Now let me put in word for Justice and far
play "all round" And by the way, l live By the
SIDE OF "a vacant lot in my neighbOrhoOd" and
so ought to know chow it Is myself" l agree
with Advocate Of Health that boys ought to
have a'chance to play ball. or indulge in any
other innocent exercise; but don't agree that
1t shall be done in my house. or yard, or garden
or IN an adjoining vacant lot where my ears are
continually filled day after day and month after
month with all the noise and disturbance which
is Incidental thereto. Let advocate of Health"
live for weeks and months adjoining such lot
ana VIII guarantee that he will change his
tune mighty quick. For instance, as he and his
family are sitting in the dining or sitting room
IN the edge Of an evening, M,pnp comes with q
knocking sound against the wall, or
II per chance crash among the lumber
lying around loose" ia heard. ''Whafs Mnt?"
says one. lis it down cellar, up stairs. or any
where In the house3" ''Dunno, says one of the
little ones. "Out-dOOrs, In the vacant lot" saws
the madam, who has heard more Of this annOy-
ance than any one else and who has grown
tired OF telling me unjust go for the police"
and have this continual disturbance stopped.
But this Ia not all Of the incidental bOtheration
attending this ball playing We 90 into the
yard and take seat on the rustic bench. Whiz!
comes stone or q chunk Of dirt near one of
our heads-f we are so lucky as not to be hit
tnen another goes up and raltles on the roof Of
the house. Then 0ud comes q ball over the
renee and AFTER 1t three or four or a half dozen
boys climb the fence, break the berry bushes,
and hunt for the ball. Now, Mr. Editor, this is
the way It works. The boys want to play The
citizens want reasonable quiet and freedom from
external annoyance. Who is in the right. and what
shail be done9 l can only say, for one, have
mad the patience to submit to the ''ball playing"
~ has aody for more than . year. believe I
have had my share. shall submit to It no
longer More than this. 1t is not right that I
should. II any nefghbor Of mine who lives A
little further on wants this kind Of music, I am
perfectly willing he should have it-proyiding
ne VIII keep it all for himself. Finally In answer
to his Question-"Wbata are boys to do for proper
exercise ard enjoyment 3"--tafter this fashion. I
supposed answer: Let advocate of Health',
furnish place for this purpose And, If it does
not Interfere with his neighbours rights, win
say smen1 AND So SAT- We ALL
The sparrow Must t4lsitH
70 the Editor Of Tn EvRxIsa STAB:
incessant chlrp Of the filthy, beligerent s. Eng
lish sparrows~ Please urge It upon Congress
to pass some such law a. the following:
Be 1t enacted that the word 'sparrows,' in
section Of the act Of June ID, 1878, for the
protection Of birds. &C., shall not be construed