The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-03-08
EAST WASHINGTON.

The old complaint that there are no gas
lamps on tltth street, between street and
south Carolina avenue, stu exists. In tue
approaching East Washington improvements
the residents earnestly hope this street Will
receive this needed attention. few of tho
Pennsylvania avenue could BIO dispensed with
II necessary.
In common with other sections OF the city,
social entertainments langulsh IN East Wash
ington. Besides the regular dancing classes
there are no public social gatherings.
ON account OF the bad weather durlng tho
past week the fair at the Seamen's Bethel
Retreat, corner OF Eighth and J. streets SOUTH
east VIII be continued every evening next
week until March 10. Tho prizes being con-
tested for Will be presented this evening.
Although the attendance at the fair, consider
ing the weather, has boon Ot q most encour-
aging character, yet It has no doubt prevented
tho attendance OF large number OF our
friends OF the various temperance organizl-
lions from being present, ana we hope they
will tnko this opportunity OF manifestlng
their sympathy for our work, which they
have as yet failed 10 do by coming 70 our
assistance when II Is needed. The work IS
purely benevolent one, and should meet a
hearty response. Gospel temperance meet
Ing will BIO held Tomorrow afternoon mt $3.50
o'clock. Hon. Il. u. Vance, Member Of Con.
Rless, and others, Will address tho meeting.
All arc welcome.
Mr.. Sherman Zoos, a highly es:eemed young
man OF East Washington, lies dangerously sick
at his residence, No. S07 d street southeast,
Of Inflammation OF the bowels. Porltonltis IS
feared by the attending physician, aud his
death Is looked for before night. Last Stttr-
day evening Mr.. Fo0s, who has been learning
the painters trade with Mr. Spaulding, came
home feeling aud looking well. on going out
later In tho evening, otter ne had proceeded
but n few steps, he was sliced with pains aud
had 10 be helped home. II was thought at
first that 1t might have been lease OF painters
collie or lead poisoning, but none OF the symp-
toms OF such complaint have been disc1y-
cred, This morning no was very low, and no
one was allowed In his room but tho ones
nursing him.
Mr.. Andrew Leonard, an old resident, IS
quite seriously Ill at his residence, No. 0jS q
street southeast, He Is about 60 years OF age
and well known. Before the war he was Fore
man OF the Navy Yard foundry.
Tho friends OF Mr.. Frank Barray, IT,, Of No.
124 street southeast, will be pleased t. learn
that no Is recovering from his recent attack OF
malaria. He can now sit up in a chair.
Thefuneral Of Mrs. Mary f. Ward took place
this afternoon from the residence, No. 10
/ Ninth street southeast. Father Sullivan Of
| lciated. Tho remains were Inferred at tho
| Methodist Burying Ground.
| Mr.. Henry Iseman, the leather dealor on
| Pennsylvania avenue east, near Sixth street,
| returned this morning quite unexpectedly
from Florida, where he has boon soIournlng
| for number OF months. He has not been
benefited as much from his trip as no had
hoped to be. His trouble has been asthma.
HIS return was not expected before next week.
Mrs. Lizzie Pennington, OF 81 Pennsy lyania
avenue east, is very seriously sick with con-
sumption, and fears are entertained that she
may not long survive.