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National Republican., 1884-02-22
LINCOLN POST.
A Brilliant Entertainment and Camp
Fire OF This Post.

Lincoln post, No. 3, G. A. r., on Wednesday
evening, at their enCsmpment, had very
interesting entertainment There were about
500 comrades present 1t was the occasion
of Department Commander ID, S. Alexander
and his staff paying a fraternal visit, accom-
panied by commanders and officers of other
posts and D number Of prominent visiting
comrades.
At the close irregular business, Commander
j. NJ. Pipes introduced the department COM
mander, who made most interesting address
concerning his department work, its future
prospects, &c. lie was warmly applauded.
tumrade B. NJ. MoCutcheon, NJ. O., OF Mich
ipan, was then introduced, and he showed the
work In his state, its progress and prospects
of more rapid growth aud power. lie also
gave the real status Of the true ex-
soldier, and his claims upon the eoun-
try ne preserved, and in humorous
manner related some of his experiences and
observations during the late war. The post
then closed and went into an open camp hre'
Comrade Lawrence, Of the treasury was
then called, and made one OF his most humor-
Gus speeches. Then COmrade John A. Logan
WAS introduced, aud received with applause:
ills speech gave a history of the origin ana
growth of the order and its factoring pros
meets. lie closed amid storm OF applause
Among others there were present Comraue
CIendenning, department. Illinois; ComrAde
Stacy, department Of Tennessee ana Com
National Republican., 1884-02-22
THE CARIsoLL INSTITUTE,
And Its Literary,and Musical Entertain
nent Last Night.

Tho fortieth complimentary literary and
musical entertainment by the Carroll insti-
tute took place last night at the institute
hall, No. COZ + street northwest. The at
tendance was very large, the hall being
crowded to reple'tion and the passage and
stairways filed with admiring spectators.
PRESIDENT Hannah, conducted the exercises and
announced the several numbers of the pro-
gramme, which opened with an overture
on the piano by Prof Bloise. This
was followed by an excellent essay
on THE Stage" by Mr.. d. /.
Murphy. Miss F. Eustis then delighted the
audience with soprano solo, which called
forth an encore, in which Hho won new
laurels Mr., Q. j. Miles then favored the
audience with 5arytone solo, and was again
called to the platform, Miss Weaver accom-
panying him on tho piano. DR.. N. Frank
White followed him with recitation which
was so enthusiastically received us to receive
an encore. Miss Matte Gray charmed
the assemblage with oontralto solo,
which was aeseryedly eiirored. Miss
Gray was thei recipient Of d beautiful
floral tribute. "A couple of humorous read
ings by Mr.. Ralph Jefferson were next on the
programme. Prof Bloise then sang a song
with piano accom- paniment by himself. Mr..
ID. o. brennan gave a select reading from
Bret Harte, which was received with marked
applause. Thel entertainment closed with n
musical selection by the Monticello Quartette
club, which was also encored.
The CatholclBenevolent legion will hold an
entertainmentin this hall tonight.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
rhr Pntnmnc,a Rncsntinn.

Another event in tho social life of the
week was the large reception aud dancing
party given last night by tho Potomac Boat
club at Marinis. The guests were received
by the following gentlemen A. A. Wilson,
Fred w. Jones, Il. j. Luttrell Norris Peters,
Maj. w. IL. Appleton, J. Maury Dove, G. w.
Cropley, L. d. Wine, C. w. Thorn, Judge ]. j.
Noah. Philip I. Dodge, and Samuel Ross
The hall was handsomely decorated with
mirrors, potted pants, and cut flowers. The
floor committee comprised Paymaster j. D..
Doyle, U. S. N, Messrs. c, NJ. Hendley, j..
Anderson Ross, A. IL. Semmes, Newton
Brewer c. b. Cropley, J. NJ. Dursnt- III. W..
MCNesl, w. b. Baldwin, A. w. Harrison,
Oscar p. Schmidt, and Eugene Carusi., During
the intermission of dances refreshments were
served.
Among those present were Mrs. II. w. Nc.
Neal, Miss Cameron, of Baltimore Mr.. and
Mrs. John r. Packard aud Miss Packard. of
Greenville, Pa Mr.. Ross, Miss Horton, Miss
Nellie Walsh, Miss Eva Mills, Miss Annie
Gait, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, DIR. aud Mrs
Parsons, Miss Ober, Miss McDougall. Miss
Farrell, Mr.. c, NJ. Hohdley. Mr.. Newton
Brewer, Mrs. +. w. Flowers, Mr.. Eyed
Wright, Mrs. Kintner, DIR. Ober, DR.. Findlby,
DIR, Rcyburn, jr., Mrs Berlin Miss Samson,
Miss Patton, of Pennsylvania Miss Jessie
Burgess, Miss Jessie Noble, Miss Alice
Speaks, Miss Mettie Reeve Paymaster Doyle,
Mr. and Mrs. Heflner, Miss Grace Rundhll,
the Misses Karr, Miss Winnie Cahill, Mr. and
Mrs. John Smart, Miss Lincoln, Miss George
Piper, Miss Daisy Ricketts,, Miss Brown, Miss
Matte Garges, Miss Kate Sewell, Miss Jennie
Calvert, Mr.. Robert Wade, Mr.. G. w. Billings,
Mr.. George Ingram, Miss X. Musser. Mr..
Charles Jones, Mr.. George Rundsll, Mr..
Wash. Young, Mr. w. Musser, Miss Albaush,
Miss Lola Goodall, Miss Edson Mr.. Sam Ross.
Capt. J. b. Tanner, and Mr. Campbell Car
rington.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
A SHOOTING MATCH.
Some Good MSrksmanship Displayed by
District Men.

Ari6e match took place yesterday morning
across the river, in Virginia, between some Of
the amateur marksmen of the district, for
which three handsome medals were pro-
vided. The medals were for first and sec
oud prize and handicap. The first prize is
a silver bar pin, on which is engraved "f rst
prize" Below this, suspended by delicate
chain, is spread eagle, with pair Of crossed
rifles in its claws. Between the rifle stocks
is wreath. in tho center of which is an
enameled target. The second prize is two
crossed rifles, surmounted by a scroll, on
which is engraved Second prize" Suspended
from the center of the rifles Is star, in
which is n target the whole surrounned by
wreath.
The handicap prize is most elaborate one.
On handsomely chased and engraved bar Is
the word handicap" below this is Maltese
cross on which, in bold relief, is perched an
eagle; beneath the latter are crossed minia-
ture rifles, which are perfect, aud depended
from their stocks by neat chain Is an en-
ameed target, Jacobson secured tho first
prize and the haudicap Ambrose tho second.
Following is the score in detail:
National Republican., 1884-02-22
THE PLATE PRINTERS BALL
And the Guests Who Were Present at
that Pleasant Affair.


The Plate Printers eleventh annual ball
at the Rifles armory last night called out
their friends in large numbers, and the
affair was very successful. The armory pre-
sented very attractive appearance. The
costumes Of the ladies wero very elaborate.
Among those present were Capt. King, James
Milligan, q. V. Cole, +. Huck, Miss H..
Rosner, Mr. and Mrs. e.. II. Long,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs,
L. Rosner Mary Clarity, Nh and Mrs, w. w.
Crubaugh, Miss Annie Frank, Miss Maggie
Allen, Mr.. and Mrs j. Davis, Miss Davis, Mr.
aud Mrs. Washington, Mr. and Mrs. o. Prey,
Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Swami, Miss l.. Baker,
Mr. M. j. Owle Mr.. and Mrs. Ulrich, Mr. and
Mrs. II. Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs, N. Riley, Miss
Lansdale, Mr.. aud Mrs. la Craft, Miss La
Craft Miss GoTmeley, Miss Swing, Miss
O'Bryne, Mr.. aud Mrs, Radigan, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Small Mr.. and Mrs. @. Fox, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. IL. Little Miss Little, Miss Mitchell, Mr..
Pert, Miss Guneson, Mr.. II. Shayer, Miss G.
Rainoy, Mr.. Charles Evans, Mr.. r. NJ, Girt,
Misses Pauline and Della McGirt, Mrs. j.
O'Conner Miss Florence Bluhand, Mr.. w.
Little Mrs, Mitchell, Miss Ella Brown, Mrs.
G. Brown, Mrs, Minnie Burford, Miss May
Riley, Miss Mary Joy, Miss Annie MeCor-
Cormick, Miss Malahey, Mrs C. Cross
q. Collins, +. j. Grimes, Miss Maggie Allen,
Miss Clarke, j. Held, Mr. and Mrs. G. j. Ford
q, II. Conway, Il. ii. Welch, Mr.. and Mrs
lluig Mr.. j, II. Cane, W. j. Peck, William
Slocum and wife, j. T, CIAryoe, Mr.. and Mrs
VIM Slocum, Miss Sallie Hance, Mr.. y. w
MGCray aud Miss Connell, Mr.. Q. Marr, w. p
Hunt, Charles N. Larner. Miss Ella Hottzel
Miss Bell Hettzel, Miss Alice Cox, Mr.. l.
Main, Mr.. q. Knox, Mr. w. j. Fagan, Mr.
Alox. Long, Mr.. w. s. Konett, Mr.. T, Roach
Mr.. II. King, Mr.. K. IL. Herrin, Mr.. and Mrs
j. Hunter, and Miss Annie Mccormick.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Am Inyltatlon to ti,n Son nhore.

The Norfolk and Virginia Beach Railroad
company have extended to the representa-
tives Of the press and Others an invitation to
make an excursion this evening on the
steamer George Leary to Norfolk, aud thence
by rail to Virginia beach, new and attract
i've seaside resort, The Potomac Steamboat
company have united in extending the
guests will he taken care Of and entertained
after leaving the boat by the Virginia Beach
company. Tho excursion will no doubt be a
very agreeable one,
National Republican., 1884-02-22
"RoUou on Covous' Troohos i5o, ! liquid, SOC
The ThenLra CnmInnc.

There will be an extra grand Washington's
birthday matinee this afternoon at the The
atre Comique, when an unusually attractive
sented. Concluding with Harry Montague's
frolicsomo comedy, entitled 1.-THE Female
Beauty a rollicking travestie of summer
life on the seashore; winding up with tho
beautiful terpsichorean novelty, "The May
Pole DAnceu
National Republican., 1884-02-22

rades Alvin Walker and Dewitt c. Sprague,
Lincoln Post, No. 10, New York. The enter
tainmtnt was pleasant and profitable, and tho
visitors invited TO come again. This large
post is rapidly increasing in membership,
and will have large muster at the next en-
campmont, March 8, at q. A. r. hall, corner
Seventh and l. streets northwest
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Hearts OF Oak socinIs,

The second grand ball of the Hearts of Oak
socials was given last night at Odd Fellows
hall, navy yard. The attendance was large.
Among those present were Miss Mamie Gra-
ham, Miss Lizzie Chambers, Miss Aggie Mac
Allster, Miss Josephine Lanihan, Miss Mamie
Sheehan Misses Annie and Maggie Corbett,
Miss Kate Phelps, Miss Mary Barthold, Mr.,
Frank Graham, Mr.. r. w. Mann, Mr.. T.
Sheehan, Mr.. II. W. Boteler, Mr.. G. L. Ben,
son, Misses Laura and Mamie Waters, Mrs.
Entermeyer, Miss Lizzie Miller, Miss Rosa
Sands, Miss Annie Boteler, Mr.. Il. H. McLain
Mr.. William Hepner Mr.. William Phalon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckenzie, Miss Josephine
Healey, Miss Aggie King Mr. James w. Bur-
dine, Mr.. James Spaulding, Mr.. and Mrs,
John Clements, Mr.. and Mrs. Mansfield.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Mrs. E.cckwood's Reception.

Mrs. NJ. S. Lockwood aud Miss S. Rixford
held large reception last night at their resi-
dence, $40 Twelfth street, which included
dancing. Among the guests were Senator
and Mrs. Logan, Senator and Mrs. Bowen,
Mrs. Cannon and Miss Cannon, the Misses
Beach, Miss Brown, Of New York; Miss Har-
riet II. Smith, Mrs. Reuben H. Fenton, wife
Of ex-Gov. Fenton, and many others.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
nttne Mnaeunt.

There will be an extra morning perform
ance at the Dime museum to-day, Washing
toms birthday, whom, in addition to the af
ternoon and night performance, grand alle-
gorical tableau, commemorative of the occa-
sion, will be presented, representing the
Goddess of Liberty. National anthems will
be sung by the company and musical voun-
teers,
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Hermionc Ball.

Tho ball and levee of Hermione lodge, No.
IL, X. of p, at Forrest hall last night, in
celeb ration of its sixteenth anniversary, was
a successful and pleasant affair. The hall was
taste fully decorated with flags, evergreens,
and emblems of the order.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

THE agricultural appropriation bill has
been completed by the house committee on
agriculture. The aggregate amount appro-
priated is $i30,590 an increase of about $24, 900
over the last appropriation.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
an. snm ILInnIrY,a Mnther DYIna

MIR, Samuel c. Kinsley, business manager
of the National theater, was called to Balti-
more late last evening, his mother being re-
ported dying, Mrs Kinsloy Is lady in
advanced age. Mr., Kinsley's friends extend
him their Warmest coincidence,
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Legion OF Honor,

Tho session of the grand lodge of the
Legion of Honor of District of Columbia was
opened last evening at Timms's hall. Thirty
five delegates were reported present The
lodge will continue in session to-day.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
Its Patron Saint.

The Ratchet, Washington's humorous illus
trated paper, is issued to-day (one day ahead
of time) in honor of the lamented Washing
ton, its patron saint. The birthday number
is lively
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Gen. Vance, and other distinguished speak
ers will deliver addresses. Miss Minnie
Evan has kindly consented to sing a solo.
National Republican., 1884-02-22
The Temnernnce A1Ilance.

The Temperance alliance will hold an i'm
portant mass meeting at Forrest hall, George
town, tonight, at which Senator Colquitt,
National Republican., 1884-02-22

Mr. CHRIS. XAHDRR has received by the
steamer Minerva, arrived at New York, imported
at Georgetown, q large importation of fine old
sickness. The brands received include Vintage OF
62 Amontilado, the Oloroso, &c, 900 and 9li Sey.
enth street II. W. also tho very finest liquors and
,Uiu nf al kiu1g
National Republican., 1884-02-22
yyashington's Birthday.
The Cost or One Bureau.

Go to Myerss Photographic studio and secure q
sitting by the instantaneous process. Cabinet
photos 80 per dozen. 1897 Pennsylvania avenue I.
National Republican., 1884-02-22

is quickly cured by tue use Of DR.. r. V. PiIrce's
"Favorte Prescription" IL removes pain aIpd 70.
stores health and strength. By all druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-15
POSTMEN IN GIGS.
Tricycles Sugg ested, but Not Consider.
ed Comfortable Oh Our Rural Roads,

Tricycles Sugg ested, but Not Consider.
ed Comfortable Oh Our Rural Roads.
From the New York Sun
There are four mounted pOstme IN this CITY.
that is, they are called mounted, although they
ride In gigs. They are attached to stations r.
5. and I. which are respectively at Morrisania,
fremont. and kingsbrdge. The districts that
they travel through are decidedly rural, and
some of the crossroads that they are daily COM
PEELED to take are very rough. Although
they ride, they are hardworked, and they have
long hours.
'Some Of them make two trips day" q
post ONCE official said. land some three trips
day can't tell you just how many miles they
are compelled TO travel on each TIP but a
great many They have to go up one road and
down another. and it makes no difference how
rough the roads are. Gigs are better than rid
ing on horseback, because the men can lump
out Of them more easily when delivering
horse
DO they get more money than the others?"
"They get $500 more q year. out of which
they must keep their horses and gigs which are
their own property"
''How would tricycles do for letter carriers In
these suburban Districts"
Not very well on account of the roupbness of
the roads III the roads were all level and
smooth, 1t would not be a bad idea: but II
would be utterly impossible to run a tricycle.
over4host OF them with any comfort"
'.How do the mounted postmen petaronna
when there is heavy snow on theground?"
lone or two OF them own cutters, but the
gigs are generally used, snow or no snow"
In the lonely roads the carriers have to look
sharp for persons who may have evil intentions
against the mail.
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BosroN Horse CARs.

He New Yorker-for the first time In Boston He
has strolled through fremont Washington Streets
and finally brought at the East Boston Ferry There
he stood for five minutes looking at the steady
streams Of horse pouring through all the neghbor
hood. and then he spoke:-
well. give it up. Boston's elected by heavy ma
jorty, New York amt Q patch on II. nor Brooklyn
either. on horse cara Never saw many horse cars
many different kinds OF horse cars running to SO
many different points of the compass ut once IN all my
ravels And they all seem to in circ.es tool II
Of them should Jump of the rackit would blockade the
whole town."
"They do jump the track some time" answered Mr..
Benz. r. Sargent. the Metropolitan r Starter. who.
from his post by. had listened 70 the New York
mans soloQuy: 81 shall always remember one occur
renee of that kind myself"
''Yesi Hows thatl" asked the New Yorker Offering
cigar.
1T was this way" answered Mr.. Sargent "Since
have been starter here OF the track day
and immediately blocked the road Irushed to help the
men lift it and gave by back strain that sent me to
bed for several months. All that time my back
lame and tender couldn't rest In any position. The
doctors called it umbago and tried to cure IT. but they
couldn't Anyway. they didn't"
But you're here now. you know" said the New
Yorker. suggestively.
Exactly" said Starter Sargent "But wait minute
went In Tor pasters TIL had tried oil there were in
what one was thatfn
"Benson's Capcine which relieved me In few days
ana nnaty cured ma DON'T understand how It did 1t
"diad to hear 1t. said the rev Yorksr. entsrissa
Time was up. and ths starter blew his whistla II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-15

A WOman's Answer.
DO you know you have asked for the costliest
Fer made by the hand apove7-
Woman's heart, and woman's life,
ana Woman's wonderful love?
Do you know you have asked for this nr,ce,ess
thing Ee~
~ AS Child might ask for toy?
Demanding what Others have died to win
with the reckless dash OF boy7
You have written my lesson OF duty out;
=. Man-llke you have questioned me-
Now stand at the bar of INV woman,s soul
Untli shall question thee
You require that your mutton shall ALWAYS he hot
1our SOCKS ana your shirts be whole;
require your heart to be true as Gods stars.
ana true as His heaven your soul
You require a cook for your mutton and beef.
require far greater thing;
seains.resS you're wanting for socks and for
look for man and king.
A king for the beautiful realm called home
"A man that the maker God
sna Va lo oo upon as He did on the first,
AND say ut Is very good"
am fair and young, but the rose Will fade
v, From my soft young cheek one day;
VIII you love me then, mid the falling leaves
AS you did mid the blooms OF May7
may launch my all on its tide7
loving woman finds heaven or hell
On The day she becomes bride.
require all the things that are grand and true.
All things that man should be.
II you give this all would stake my life
To be all you demand OF me-
Ifyou cannot be this, a laundress and cook
You can hire and little to pay:
But woman's heart and womanS life
-xDEIAns Paocro,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-15

Harkl and oh hear, the piano Is banging
Sonnet and canticie. chant and glee)
The fellow upstairs his guitar Is ADVANCING
The children are singing jubilee.
just over the way there's banjo, think
Win It's "pink-a-punk-pank, punk, pink, pank.
pink"
Ana down at the corner the man with the flute
Is rending the night with q toOtle-toO-toot
Anu ooln, pah-pah, Dom, pa-pah, bra-a, bra-a,
The brass band is practicing up In its room.
LIST on the shrtll voice OF the maid In the kitchen
(bauad and pastoral, canZOneu,
Douoie as loud, as It's half as bewttchin,
lDuicliner, oagpipe, and ciariOnettel.
Teopie Win high tone and low tones and nary
tones.
1Snor, soprano, alto and wheel barry tones:
w nistie ana chlrrup, long-drawn uulatiOn.
Cacophonous MARBLE and slr1denr iatrafton.
Solo and chorus, bang, rattle and knOckl
u u pleasant TO i've In a musical block.
Brooklyn Ed0le.
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The CrO8ker.

Oh, the melancholy croaker.
With his crOak, crOak, croak.
He can always tell a funeral,
But never tell joke;
He, In his ready cOfflE,
Can drive nail, no doubt:
But with a smiling visage
He never draws one out
Oh, the poor. unhappy croakeri
Like q revolving vane,
He antedates the weather,
Is sure it's going TO rain;
de knows the crops are ruined.
Ills memory he joys
To prove that now the country
Is going 70 the doga
The dreary, weary croaker
VIII have to die some day:
Perhaps he'll 60 to heaven
And walk the golden way:
But wnen the SHINING pavements
His gloomy eyes behold,
dSu snake Ills head and mutter:
"1-d-o-n't believe they're-gOld .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-15
WORTH, THE MAN MILLINER.
The Manner in which He Cares for
His Sewing Girls.

From the Paris Messenger
Worth has large establishment in the Rue de
la Paix. where 400 young women stitch. stitch
stitch, not at all in poverty, hunger, and rags.
His employees number 1900 in all, and during
the Commune, when nobody ordered dresses or
anything else, Worth provided for seventy of
his workwomen. though he too. suffered for
want Of decent food. Worth is English, born
about sixty years ago in Lincolnshire Brains
were his only capital. That the mani genius
In his profession is as evident as the multiplica-
ton table. He inherited his ability from his
mother. who possessed excellent taste
You must not judge Worth by all the dresses
made by him, as | used to do. If woman
insists upon having fussy. furbelowed cos
tune Worth Is obliged to make it. however dis
gusted he rlay be. my life is anything but a
bed OF roses, he said one day. ''What I have
to endure from some women is simply incred-
ible, when it is remembered that they call them
selves ladies' person sailed in one day and
gave an order, saying: Il don't like your taste
Mr.. Worth; / want 80 and sO.' Madam I
replied, you can have what you want, but I'm
quite sure II had your taste shouldn't have
any customers She didn't mind the sarcasm.
She didn't understand it. What do women
come to me for if they don't lika my style !?
that's what they pay for. Why don't they
make their own dresses if they know so much
about it9 Another lady said: you make nv
cousins dresses and l don't approve of them.
Mr.. Worth Neither do /, madam answered.
IF your cousin likes colors mixed up. can't
help 1t. II you have more cultivated eve than
your cousin, congratulate you.
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The Peasant Glrl'S Song.

My lady has wealth untold,
My lady is strangely fair,
Bright jewels enclrcle her iily-white throat
And shine in her golden hair.
And yet 1t seems to me,
When proudly she passes by,
That with all her gold and her lands untold
She Is not so happy as l.
My world is world OF song
From the woods where the birdlIngs meet,
To the realms afar where each silvery star
Is singing melody sweet.
Down at my lady's feet
Unnumbered suitors fall,
She rules with wave of her slender hand
Those lords and cOurtierS all.
But not for the Oldest name,
or the haughtieSt title there
Would give the heart OF the peasant lad
Whose home have promised to share
My world Is world OF love
Proud lady, pass codly by!
Your lands so fair and your jewels rare
cannot make you as happy aSI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-15

Louisa Dewey writes to the London Standard
saat In consequence or. the legal n1unctiOns pre-
venting the puDlication OF Lord Lytion'sletters TO
LES we Sne WIN oe compelled TO rely on other and
not less torci0e evidence TO vindicate Lady LyrCon
SUnn maxwell, OF South Argyle. washington
Goonsy, y. l., VINO had been Insane for many
Va, vas burned 70 death Wednesday By the destruc.