The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-27
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Tho Thompson arrived last evening from
lower Potomac landings with 40 passengers,
W head OF cattle, 10 calves, 30 sheep, 1900
punches ofnsh, 80 coops OF fowls, 80 barrels
OF oysters, and miscellaneous freight.
The Lady OF the Lake arrived this mornlng
from Norfolk with about % passengers, 600
bsgs OF peanuts, 400 Of which went wes', $50
boxes OF oranges, 20 barrels OF oysters, 80 bar.
rolls OF flsh, 900 barrels OF garden produce and
aquantity OF smaller freight.
The Leary arrived to-day with AZ passeu-
gers from Norfolk aud n largo freight, iuclud-
Ing 300 barrels kale, 60 barrels OF oysters, 80
boxes OF lettuce, "a packages OF furnaces, ex.
press wagon and carriages, 80 bundles OF
chair stocks, 100 barrels OF oysters, 90 cases
OF boots and shoes, barrels OF rum and large
amount OF miscellaneous freight
b Mr.. +. J.. Rtichert has begun the erection OF
block OF three two-story brick residences on
Seventh street, between and 4 streets south.
west. Each one Will have six rooms, with all
modern conveniences, and Will have front
ngo OF fifteen feet four inches. They will be
neat in appearance and will be n great addi.
tion TO tho neighborhood Tho cost OF the
block VIII be $4,000.
The New England tea party given by the
young ladies OF the Mite Society of Ryiand
chapel, last evening, was n perfect success,
financially, ns we'll as socially. Tne young
ladies were dressed In old-tlmo costume and
looked extremely charming. The tables were
constantly nlled.
Mre. Eugene X. Stewart, OF No. S15 street
southwest last evening gave party to the
young friends Of her son, Eugene. the even:
ing was passed In playing games, dancing and
similar means OF diversion. Tho supper served
was heartily enjoyed. Some OF the little misses
present were Stella Wilson, Jennie and Emma
Leila Dalton, Lucy Abel, while tho boys were
Clint and Ross James, Fred and Forrest Sheck-
els, Joe and Willie Hutton, Dorsey Stewart,
Mat Dermoty, Willie Allen, Burns Dalton and
Floyd Redwin.
Little Charlie Rollow, brother of Mr.. W. W.
Rollow, clerk at the inland Companys wharf,
is lust recovering from a severe attack OF
DlpnmOnia which came from n aBrlOna atfurlk
OF measles. Three physicians have boon at
tending him, but 1t Is thought no has passed
the crisis. The neighbors have been unre.
hitting In their attentions during his sick
ness.
The Misses Nellie and Aggie Hutton, OF No.
800 street southwest, gave an exceedingly
enjoyable reception last evening, from TO IL
O'Clock, TO tho members OF the Entire Nous
Club. Dancing was heartily enjoyed until the
CLOCK announced the advent OF Ash Wednes.
day. supper was served, TO which due alton
ton was paid. The young ladies present were
the Misses Jessie Jonee, Maud Noyes, Mollie
Stiekel, Fannie Jones, JEANNE woster, Ella
Faher and Clara Hutton. The young gentle
men were Messrs. Joseph Falck, Frank
stephens, George Brock, Harry Cunningham,
Thomas Noyes, Harry James, Raymond Don.
nldson, II. l.. Hodgkins, Lewis II. Wilson,
Charles s. Hyer and L. Depew.
A very pleasant party was glyon by Miss
Eva Bean, which met at her residence on
Eighth street southwest, and proceeded to tho
residence of Mr.. Ed Champion, 100 Seventh
street southwest, where lie was completely
taken by surprise, the music being furnished
by Ed Dc Alley, VIII Emmerson and Charles
Cooper. The dancing was kept up until q late
hour. Among tho ladies present were Misses
Eva Bean, Emma LowD, Georgia Sheckel,
Jennett Javins, Ada Biggs, Sarah Keleher,
Geftie McGill, Maggie jackson, Minnie Tucker,
Mrs. Mollle Taylor. The gentlemen were Ed
Collins, Ed Champion, Ed Taylor, Lin Taylor,
James Taylor, win Emmerson, Ed De Alley, O.
Cooper, George Bean, George McDuell, Albert
Popkins, Thomas Whittier and great many
others.