Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-31
COnlenSed L0caIS

In case of her death to the brother and sister of
the deceased, and next to the Little Sisters of
Golden Rule Lodge No. 81, l. o. o. F.. has
elected the following officers: F. j. Foster \.
G; u w LeesnitZer, V. e.; g. X. Sherwood X.
-; Geo. Hercus, F. s; Wrse. Gibson, Treasurer.
Mrs. Lee, Ills 14th street northwest, and her
iiri I'M, glrl and two boys, born on the 26th
j. ShilIington sends the Century Magazine for
The Uniform Rank, K of p, will give a grand
ball at Masonic Temple this evening 1t is
promised that the affair will be most enjoyable
The Washington Continentals last evening
erected SIX active members and the following
B. Montgomery, Major Frank Butts l.. o. G.
Lamar. jr.s and J. III. KeuhIing.
Inc VIII of the late Walter p. Farr, filed to-
cay, leaves his estate to his widow, Sallie NJ.
r arr, and 1t was admitted 10 probate and letters
issued 10 the widow on bond OF $1,000.
Our Washington Children's Christmas
Club.
To the Editor Of the EVENING STAR:
thoroughly appreciate the kind feeling
which prompted the reference 10 me yesterday
IN the editorial columns of THE STAR know.
Too, the value OF such approval. But it is more
than just 10 me; il attributes to me much that
belongs TO others also. The conception of the
Children's Christmas charity is of Miss Ella s.
Sargent, OF Portland, Maine. Its introduction
and successful development here are the work
oi 80 many warm hearts and willing hands
peculiar praise therefor. Nor is this even a
question of Importance; let the work of charity
De comedy whom does not signify, that IL
De well done; and il can best be done by those
VINO lose>sheElSeives in the work, and not the
work In themselves. The Children's Christmas
cup mas so thriyen here that il is by sec
ond birth; from tue President To the poor man
VINO gave his worK where he could not give
money, aL-youns and old, men and women,
ricn and pOOr-haye helped in 10; let its work
and praise remain where they belong with all
4tts our aSnlngton Chlidren's Christmas club.
very truly yours, X. Ross PERRY.
FINED FOR FAST DRIVING AND AssAULr.-A
as James Maginnis, but whose true name is
sald by the police to be Gallagher was before
Lux lux oneil TINS morning, charged with fast
uIIs4hs ana assault. This morning about half
past twelve O'Clock he called at house 3o1 I3tb
~, IN company with another man and rang
tAe dOor Den, which was answered by Mary
Thomas, who refused TO let them in the house
ne men became very abusive and the Defend
INT detlt her blow on the eye. knocking her
uoNn- lie then jumped In his wagon and drove
rapidly Up 18Th street, running over Officer
4..trTy and knocking down Officers sutton and
Weldon. The horse was finally stonned anJ
u Irlver arrested. The court fined HIM S10
= AT driving and $40 for the assault. James
----2HN, MS companion, was also arrested He
~ i.iied 30 for profanity.
CSToN SILVER PLATy Co.'S SALE.-Messrs.
.''-r y. Williams & Co, auctioneers will
c,csinS sale this evening, at 1870 O. clock m
--.' STooIn, corner 10th and Pennsylvania
see advertisement in Auction column.
lSArGURATIoS OF GENERAL LEE-For
e-irlng To visit Richmond, Va on the
4 she Inauguration of the governor
Virginia, the Pennsylvania RaiIroad
viii issue on January 1 round trim
'.'il Washington TO Richmond and re-
90 rate Of so good for a return trip
.1ry ), 1856. In view of the excep-
~ rate, no doubt large number OF
q avail themselves of the opportunity
'ae Installment of General Lee to the
-. The train leaving 9Th street sta
=. IN. reaches Richmond in ample
inaugural ceremonies.
kCCTI6N.-There are now ar
ready tor examination at the auc-
ii Thomas bowling, i 1th and Penn
~ e1ue, "a valuable collection of mis-
eii,aisS ooks, embracing Burke's History
= Viz 80 and other books relating TO the
20 'i-.Ory OF Virginia, finely illustrated
-; a. dialogues are now ready for dis
duoA- The sale will commence Monday
s.---'.s, ~~-..-->--! s.si, at 1850 O'Clock