Evening star., 1886-12-04
CONDEMNED Locals.

SOnOenSeO LOCALS
Barnards comet can be easily seen with the un-
assisted eye about half-paSt o'clock in the even
Ing. IL is quite bright. and situated little 10 the
northeast OF the bright star Arcturus, in the
northeast quarter of the heavens.
Certificates OF the election OF Z. III. Chamberlain,
Walter VI. Pumphrey and Charles L. Caldwell
March, 1887 as trustees OF the North Presbyterian
church, have been filed
The COLUMBIA BUILDING AsSOrI.TIoS--At the
fourth annual meeting or the Columbia CO-opera-
tive Building Association last evening, the old Off
GERS were reelected ~ fOll0WS George j. Johnson,
president; James tIOoch, vice PRESIDENT VI. p. Cal
Ian, treasurer; Thcs- VI. Reed, secretary. Board
OF Directors: w. H. Goods, c. G.. DuncansOr, j. W.
Bnteler. ID. j. Macarty, F. c. DAVIS, c. W. Sehell,
a. NJ Reed, L. W. Fowler, III. Cosgins.
To BUILD A NEW CHURCH.-The vestry and par
fsniOners OF 81. Marks Protestant Episcopal
church. Capitol Hill, are taking steps TO push for
ward the project OF erecting a handsome and COM
modiOus church structure on Its lot at the south
east corner OF 81 and streets southeast. The
plans for the church were made and approved
some time ago, the site at the corner named Sc
cured ana the excavations for the foundations
made The contemplated structure Will be- 1t is
tpught, handsome Improvement to that part
OF Capitol HILL To aid the project the ladies OF
the parish have arranged for "a bazaar, TO be held
aIMcCauley nall beginning next Monday and
continuing four days. The committees in charge
have arranged series OF attractions for the four
day and propose 10 make the entertainment
worthy OF patronage on its merits as Well ON ac-
count OF the purpose for which 1t is given.
the produce exchange states that the -four mar
Ret Is quiet and there is no change in price Grain
OF all kinds is in ample supply and the market
steady The market Tor hay is dull except for
fancy greenly cured timothy. Dark and weather
beaten haT can only be placed at low prices.
There Is a constant demand Tor good fresh made
butter; choice roll il wanted. The supply OF
eggs IS light and demand active for prime fresh
laid; an other IL nominal demand only. The
weather Is now right Tor dressed poultry, and ship
pers can expect best quotations for all lat and
~eH-drtSstd FOWL The receipts OF green fruit are
al = ali A..
now constant demand Tor bright sun-dried peaches
and app.es, arrivals OF which are light, excepting
wet cherries PU,atCes and onions are stronger,
IL view OF the Cuii weather. Onions In liberal
supply, Yet The market = firIn. The receipt OF
Sweet and bright iTuit-. The supply Uf yenisOn is
Increasing. but tbs. demand Is good Quail Is more
plentiful and prices variable.
The COMING KIRNEs-The prices Of tickets for
the kirmes. 10 be given on The 2ith OF January,
VIII 0e aS follows Orchestra circle ana two front
rows OF dress circle So; remaining seats in dress
circle and front row OF family circle, -. remain
Ing seats in family circle and general admission
tickets, Sl-J0. Prices OF boxes To be- fixed here
after. IL "a matinee i decided upon for the third
day, there Will be no change IN prices. All re.
served seats viii be for sale al Metzerott's and
tickets may bc obtained there. due notice or time
being given through The press
METROPOLITAN INVESTMENT AND BUILDING Con-
FASY.-AH The snares Of this company have been
taken. and III. second assessment thereon Is now
due and payable at the branch Offics OF the CON-
pany, 81 sjh street northwest IL not paid
fve cents on each share win be charged against
the delinquent stockholders.
ATTENTION Is called TO the advertisement OF four
new stores and dwellings Just being finished on
14th street, neXt tO The corner OF street,-an eX
cellent and improving location Tor business.
A NOTABLE SALE.-Nessrs. Duncanson Bros.
auctlOneers, arr now Cataloguing a collection o
rare, costly and handsome bric-;t-brac, oil paint
inSs, statu uary, DrOnZes, &c. including furniture
contained IN private residence OF this city, tn,
cost OF which II said 10 have been over 100000
which they will advertise in few days for eXhibi
tiOn and sale. Persons furnishing or desiring tC
max nne presents for the holidays viii do well u
wait and see this collection and catalogue.
SPEED, ACCURACY AND BEAUTY OF WoRK.-"Yes
j passed tie CIVIL service examination and OO
tdned my present position, but in the same Office
ARE students and graduates OF Spencerian busi
hess college. whose speed, accuracy and beauty %
WORK Throw nine into the shade. l ain told thesa
experts cannot be spared ITon the ofice, but holt
their own through all administrations. 1 shaI
put myself under training there to-day" said al
Intelligent new appointee In the civil service.
TIE TURKISH RUG ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Bros
corner OF 9th and ID streets VIII close the sale O
this large importation on Monday at III a. m ans
3p. m, when viii be offered about -, richly EN-
broiercd portieres, 10 very large Turkish. Persia
and Cashmere carpets over 100 silk and raresrug,
OF various eastern handiwork, with choice col
lection OF Damascus yellow silks, Bulgarian dys
perfes, Turkish Scarfs dOyieys and tides TIL
auction is advertised as peremptory one, an
therefore great bargains may be expected.
THE BANJO SoLorsr, Mr.. Cammeyes, OF Ney
York. engaged for the ST. Cecilia concert, is sal
TO be tninitable.
J.JAY GOULD has wonderful stock OF Christina
tree toys, fancy papers, cards, novelties JapaneS
scrolls, fans, mats, etc. 9th 81. near Pa. ave.