The Evening critic., 1884-11-28

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At the conclusion of the ceremony the
relatives of tho bride and groom were on
teTtained at tho residence of the brides
father DIR. Robert Reyburn, No. 2i2O Il
street, where the innumerable and hand
some bridal presents were displayed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stockbridge took late train
for Boston, contemplating short bridal
trip and prompt return to their new home
on Il street.
Tho marriage of Miss Bertha Sleeper TO
Mr.. George Il. Burch took place last even
ing at Calvary Baptist Church In tho pres.
enco of their very large number of
friends, tho Rev. S. II. Green ofliciat-
ing. When, under the skillful touch of
Professor Theo King, the grand organ filled
tho church with the music of q beautiful
wedding march, every eye was directed to
the door through which the brde.olect, at
tired in seal-brown travelling dress, lean
ing upon tho arm Of the proud groom, en-
tered, preceded by Messrs. X. s. Cain, VIM.
Johnston, NJ. L. Burdetto and Thomas Nc
| Knew, who OBLIGATED as ushers. The
beautiful and impressive ceremony being
| concluded, the happy couple were at once
driven to the Baltimore & Potomac depot,
whence they left for the North on "
short bridal tour, accompanied by the we'll
wishes Of their numerous friends. Among
the largo number Of witnesses TO the nup.
tials were the members OF Monumental and
| Minnehnha lodges of Good Tomplars, of
| which order both Mr. and Mrs. Burch are
active and popular members.
Thanksgiving was beautifully celebrated
| at the Childrens Hospital, tho little folks
| being given asumptuous dinner and being
the recipients of many welcome and pretty
presents.
Mr.. J. Ormond Wilson, In n neat speech,
yesterday opened tho bazaar and fair at
Masonic Temple for the benefit of the Ma
tional Free kindergarten building. About
1000 school children were in attendance
during tho day. The hall Is very tastefully
decorated. The windows are draped with
flags, and q perfect network of streamers
extends overhead from the chandeliers to
the walls. The tables are we'll arranged and
decorated.
Flags 1oated yesterday from the top of
tho Monument, from the public buildings
and hotels.
A dramatic and literary entertainment
was given at tho Insane Asylum for the
benefit OF the inmates therein In the after
noon, which was attended by few friends
Of the inmates. The affair was very sue
cessful.
q. II. Edwards carried q flag to Alexan-
dria, followed by q party of friends preceded
by drum and fife. He made o bet with
Captain W. w. Whitney on the Presidential
election, the terms of which wero that the
winner was to carry a flag to Alexandria,
walking the entire distance. According to
the terms the loser had to walk with him.
The winner wore large rooster on the top
Of his hat. At every fifty yards or there
abouts there was cheer for Cleveland.
Both are members of "The Growlers." At
Alexandria the party enjoyed q dinner.
The city Fire Department never made
more creditable appearance than at their
annual parade and inspection yesterday.
The department was increased by the two
new engines that arrived few days ago,
and the long line of brightly
engines, trucks and reels, headed by de-
tachment of the Marine Band, presented
handsome appearance. Chief Engineer
Cronin was on hand early at the rendez-
vous, giving his orders, and the Chief and
every man in tho department looked their
best in their neat new uniforms.
The parade moved in the following order:
First Battalion-A detachment of the
Marine Band, Chief Cronin, Assistant
Chiefs Spillman and Merritt and Fire Mar
shall Drew; Engine No. /, Foreman Paris;
Engine No. 2, Foreman Maddox; Engine
No. 5, Foreman Lowe, Truck b, Foreman
Sherman.
Second Battalion-A detachment of the
| Marine Band; Engine No. 3, Foreman
Frazier Engine No. 4, Foreman Sorrell;
Engine Mo- @, Foreman Wagner; Truck A.
| Foreman Lewis.
The department. was reviewed by the
Commissioners at Scott Circle and by the
President at tho White House.
The Washington Cadet Corps, accom-
panied by the Baltimore Rifles, of Balti-
more, paraded yesterday, and presented a
fine appearance. They were reviewed by
| Secretary Lincoln, and then marched to the
| Cadets armory, where a collation. was
served and dancing was INDUCED in.
The Dime Museum had three big Thanks
| giving performances, and wound up the
day with a complimentary banquet ten
dered to the company and living curiosities
by the management, which proved most
unique, enjoyable and festive occasion.
Three races, occasioning much merriment
and not scoring much in the way of
records, were the events at Brightwood yes
terday, and were well attended.
The veterans at the Soldiers Homo were
right royalty entertained at their Thanks
giving dinner, and the President was
among the visitors.
Some impromptu chicken.fights are said
to have been enjoyed by the devotees OF
the brutal sport at the Virginia end Of the
Chain Bridge yesterday.
Abner's Hall never presented q more ami
mated and attractive appearance than last
night 1t was the occasion of the Thanks
giving ball given by the Washington Sen
gerbund, and their friends must be legion
judging by the numbers in attendance.
The boys at the Reform School had tur
key and chicken and pie, and all that goe
with gala dinner. A colored vocalist o
merit sang for them, and they had baseball
games and outside amusements of variou!
kinds. At night stereopticon exhibition
was given, to the great delight of thu
youngsters.
The Sunday.school Of North Capitol NJ
L. Church held q very successful Thanks
giving pound entertainment last evening
in the church, corner North Capitol and \
streets. A large audience was present. TIL
opening selection by the choir under direc
tion OF Mr.. @. Ourand, with Mrs. j, c
Hagey as organist, was finely rendered. TIL
responsive exercise and singing by tn
school and the selections by the scholar
was a beautiful service throughout.
large harp, decorated with flowers ant
leaves, was placed on table within TIL
altar, and on either end were large cornu
copias, each holding about a bushel. Int
these the scholars and friends were re
quested to deposit their offerings So man!
packages and bundles were brought tina
the cornucopias could not contain them
the overplus being placed near at hand.
After this ceremony young girl an,
boy each presented the cornucopias and OF
ferings made. Mr.. Hagey made shor
Thanksgiving response, the Doxology wa
| sung, the benediction was pronounced an(