Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-03-23

anan, died al his brothers residence in Balti-
more yesterday. in the 9th year OF his age.
Mr.. James LawTenson. OF the Post Office de-
partment, who has been in the service oil the
government since 1919, yesterday celebrated
the SD anniversary OF his birth, and received
many congratulations.
The remains OF ar T. T. FIannerv, Ia brother
of the members of the firm OF EIannery Bros,
stone cutters). who died ut Nashville, Tenn,
last Friday, will arrive here this evening. The
The Purim Carnival.
THE HEBREW FESTIVITIES AT THE NATIONAL
RIFLES ARNOIY LAST EVENING.
People with long noses and grotesque cos
TUNES, people in long Overcoats and people SO
bundled up that il impossible to tell what
they were in. except that they were in for a
merry time, trailed into the National Rifles
hall last evening. The occasion was the
Purim carnival, under the auspices of the
Washington Literary association, Hebrew
organization The march played "a little
alter nine O'Clock some of the merry I,,asJ;ers
Wore unique and effective costumes, but the
rules OF cOstunling were not rgidly enforced
and a large number OF those present We're III
evening dress, some with ana without
masks. The march was composed for the
Washington Literary association. and there
and GuadrifIes. well arranged. The Mikado,'
was we'll represented the first polka followed
III the steps of the Three Little Maids from
School,
The executive committee was composed of
Myer Cohen, chairman; l.. Rich. VI. ID. Rosen-
berg, Maurice A IanZer C. l.. Heilbrun, :. W.
Augenstein, NJ. HeiIbrun. The reception COM
mittee We're NJ. MailhOUse, chairman; :. Franc
NJ Sanger, NJ. kohner, j. Buckbinder, d. Stern,
=. Ben.
The prize for the best Iady's costume hand
some fan. awarded TO Miss Sarah Hirsh
who appeared as The Marchioness" The first
gentleman's prize a pair of opera glasses. went
to Nr. Sidney Franc, who appeared as "a glass
OF beer The second prize, "a gOld-hestded
cane, was given to Mr.. Andrew Heilbrun, the
"Philadelphia cough drop peddler, and the
third prize, a silk umbrella, went to Mr.. Art
man, a French gallant.
THE . ,r,--,
CELEBRATION--A reunion was held at the
Nineteenth-SIreet Baptist church. coiored Rev.
payment on the debt of the church The church
was crowded. The invited guests included
Commissioner Webb and number OF the city
pastors Mr. e. n. Stewart, chairman OF the
board OF trustees, read "a sketch OF the history
of the church, which dates back to 1885. Mr..
q. III. LeInOs. secretary OF the board. read "a
financial statement showing that since March,
1871, the church had paid OUT S11,415.SS, in
Guiding S19,995 for church building. Mr.. @. B.
Anderson read history of the Sunday school.
PEW RENTING AT THE METROPOLITAN
CHURCH--The annual renting of pews OF the
Metropolitan church was held last evening
There was a large attendance. Rev. DIR. New
man, the new pastor, and Mrs. Newman were
present. and held quite ~ reception. The sit
iings were not auctioned Off bur DIAGRAMS of
the seats, with the price of each marked upon
It, were distributed, and individuals made
their selections The rentals ranged from S1OU,
which was the price OF the pews in the central
aisles, 10 $40 and SIS, tor which a pew near
the door could be obtained Among those who
bury and Sawyer, Gen. w. B. Hazen, Judge w
b. smell, Hon NJ. q. Emery, Gen. s. :. Henkle
formerly Gen. Grants pew, and is reserved for
tue President of the United States, has been
rendered 10 President Cleveland for his use
whenever he should see mt to attend divine
service there.
RECEIVING THE NEW PAsToRs.-Last evening
the new pastor OF Grace Vi. T. church. Rev W
T. l. Weech. and his wife, formally re-
eeived at the church. Dir. Nichaels on behalf
OF The members OF the church, made a short
address OF welcome, TO which Mr.. Weech
responded. a handsome basket of fiowers was
presented TO Mrs. Weech.-A very pleasant
reception was given the new pastor OF Mount
Zion VI. 4. church and his family last evening.
In the church pariOr. An address of welcome
was made by DR.. VIM. Pitts, chairman of the
board of stewards, which followed by an
introduction OF the membership and friends OF
the church.
Long PENDING LIQUOR CASES DISPOSED OF.
Frederick "eyrick. who kept barroon on Sd
street, opposite the Botanical garden. was in
the Police Court this morning ON an attach
Inent Tor failing To perfect his appeal in four
nqUor eases. Mr. Padgett stated that the fines
Ia the cases amounted 10 Si20. The judge COM
United him 10 the workhouse for $40 days i'm
default OF the fine. These eases have been bend
Ing since 1882, and the officers say there are
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MARRIAGE LICENSES. - Marriage licences
have been issued by the clerk OF the court to
Seorge bromley and Amanda Mattingiy;
DAVID Goodrich and Mary Getru; Thomas b.
The CLERKS EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION.
Al Its meeting last night the Clerks Early Clos
Ing ana Beneficial association elected officers as
follows: President, ". III. Daniel; vice presi-
treasurer, W. Il. Hodges: warden T. W Ham'
bleton; deputy warden, W. Il. Sword; board OF
Sne.r l. p y: snyder b. Nichols, G. W.
ford, III. kronheim, II. j. Reidy, A. J. last
wood, r. w. Graham George BarfIett and ~
Ebbs. "
MORE THAN TN THOUSAND DoLLARs.-Rey.
Louis IL schneider, president. and f. w Koch
secretary, of the Jahrmarkt committee of Con-
cordia church. have sent out a cfrcular of
ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO those who made donations.
ihey say I'VE aaNe thus long DELAYED in order
10 be a's % Leu You share the Satisfaction, the
comm!ttey Experiences IN finding, after the SET
uement q" .ss accounts, that the financial re-
suit Will eAeceG $4,000 clear
OUT OF RTE FRYISG-PAN INTO THE FREE
Frank Thompson. OF this city, who was tried in
Alexandria weeks ago, CHARGED with
backing policy and fined 500 and one hour in
prison, was granted a new trial. Inch came Off
yesterday Detective RAD, OF this city, was the.
only witness Tor the prosecution. Thompson
Was again convicted, ssAd lined $3.50 and IL
hours imprisonment.
The MARINE WHO ASSAULTED A POLICE
MAN.-t;obert Aulcahey, "a marine, was before
The Police Court to-day. charged with prolan-
ity and assIuiiiaS officer Thompson ON the
bonds 500 AucJhey arrested by the
office, a!Id white under arrest, IL is alleged he
ciub on the deiendtnt's head. IRON the effects
OF which tise defendant claims he was Obliged
To spend several days in tine hospital.
y LoT For SALE--One of the rarest opportu-
mites To obtain Large and available plat of
groa1d presents itself IN the sale OF the halt
square fronting Massachusetts avenue E lst
and "a streets northeast This neighborhood
l. rapidly enhancing in value, and one OF the
FOR profitable investment. Tae sale is on Thurs
o-iy, TIE 10th. at O'Clock. See adyt.