The bee., 1884-03-15

A large and enthusiastic meeting of the
colored citizens was held at the ArmOry
of Co. B. Capitol City Guards, on last
Wednesday evening. There were repre-
sentatiyes from every district and organ
ization in the city. 1t was apperent from
the beginning that the young men would
triumph. The meeting was called to ord
er by Mr.. John W. Freeman, who fayors
the snccess of the young men. Several
nominations were made for the chairman
ship of the convention, but Mr. George
w. Stewart, a member of the young mems
party was elected, almost unanimously,
chairman. Mr., Fred. Dyson, one of the
prominent young men ofthe young mems
party, was more than successful in getting
the Eastern section represented. When
the time arrived for the election ofa chief
Marshall. Mr.. Carson, who was candi-
date was defeated by Mr.. G. l.. Joy. Mr..
Carson got very excited and declared in
an angry voice that he was disgusted
and that he never witnessed such dis
graceful meeting, and it is true. he said,
what the BEE said, that the mob was unfit
to govern The fact is that this was not
| a mob meeting, and Mr.. Carson was wrong
! when he made the declaration. 1t was a
respectable meeting and represented by
respectable eolored citizens. He said that
he would not allow his name to be used,
but he didn't make that statement till he
| found that he was defeated for chief marsh
all. The meeting consummated its busi-
| ness and elected its officers, and arranged
time for bOldiug It's next meeting without
regard to Carson and crowd. 1t is plain
ly manifest that the colored people intend
to celebrate this twenty second anniver-
| sary of their emancipation, with greater
! ECLAT than has ever bean done heretofore
in the District of Columbia. Citizens
who have never heretofore taken part in
these celebrations, have declared them
selves highly in favor of coming out in
this next celebration. and it is believed
this will be the grandest celebration o.
the freedom of the negroes ever held in
the District of Columbia
A CLASSIC ENTERTAINMENT
SOUTH WASHINGTON IN ITS GLEE
The Wesley Zion Church, il
South Washington, was crowded
to its utmost capacity On last w ed
nesday evening. At eight O'Clock
every available space in the church
was filled with fine and select
audience. The occasion was a lit,
erary and musical entertainment
given under the auspices of th'
Wesley Zion Trustee Aid Associ
alton. There were present ou
best citizens from all over tn e city
The managers OF the affair are en-
titled to great credit for the sue
cess of the entertainment Mr.. w.
| Hutchinson was the musical direct
or: Miss NJ. Warren, Pianist, and
| MIR. Nj. II. Rucker, master OF cere
monies.
The solo, entitled In the cleaning. by Mis-
| g Jan1fer, was enthusiastically applaGdeu
| Mr. W. T. Benjamin. who has been in seciu
! sion for some time, made his appearance II
his usual style, which is so characteristic O
this artist, and who received great ap
plause for the rendition OF solo. entitled
.Veni La Min Vendite-' Miss Matte Bower
| read a selection that created q great laughter
Miss Bowen demonstrated the fact that sh
| was the mistress Of her selection. Mr.. a. J
Hall. who is too well known for comment
carried the house by storm This gentlema
| is well received wherever he sings, Mis-
| Hicks and her sister Miss Mcpherson render
| ed some very ine selections. Mr.. John
| Layton won for himself new laurels, His sc
lection entitled, Il fear no foe was well n
ceiyed. Mr. w. Hutchins solo, 'INFEICE
was rendered with ease and grace. Mr.. "
| Calvin Chase recited several selections froI
Shakespeare's Richard the Third. The chol
uses were well sung
| The exercises concluded with preseutatio
addresses by X. T. Greener, esq, who presen
| ed In behalf Of the association, a Gold Watcn
! Mr. Finley and one to Miss Robinson; and ba
rel OF -four 10 Mrs. Thompson. After which IN
! audience asinylted TO the lecture room Delo'
4 where bountiful repast was enjoyed III
. | was one OF the most successful entertain
/ ments that has been given. There were oVe
/ two thousand tickets sold,