Evening star., 1886-11-10
Condensed Locals.

Mr.. Noble ID. Larner, of this city, grand high
priest of the General Grand Chapter of the
Royal Arch Masons, visited yesterday the coun-
Gil OF High Priests OF the Grand Chapter of
itoyal Arch Masons OF Maryland, held in Bal
timOre.
George Johnson, colored, was before the Po-
lice Court to-day charged with dumping rub
bish or a lot at the corner OF 18th and streets
northwest. Johnson said he could not read
and thought the sign was put up. to designate it
as q dumping ground. The judge tQpk his per
Yesterday afternoon a dead infant was found
In the sewer-trap at 1st and ID streets north
west At 10 O'Clock last uight a dead infant
was found at the corner OF n and 1st streets
A lunch will be served at Willard's hall from
ladies of the HoHeonathie Free disSensaGy T tns oT
the benefit of the institution. The patronage of
the public is solicited.
Sister Agnes In charge of st. AIMS Infant
asylum, reports that about 8 o'clock last night
some unknown person left at the doorstep OF
that institution u colored female child about
two months old. 1t was taken in and cared
for.
The many friends Of Major s. H. Walker will
death at AN early hour this morning OF his eight
year old son, bright little fellow, from diph-
iberia Some OF the majors other children are
sill very sick with the same disease.
The celebration of the emancipation of Cuban
slaves will take place this evening at Lincoln
Memorial Congregational church, corner 11th
and X streets northwest. The Spanish minis
ter will send a member of his legation to the
meeting. Col George W.Wiiliams, the colored
historian. will deliver the Grafton.
Yesterday. Frederick Dyson, by Mr.. r. R.
Perry. entered suit against Frederick Stunle
Tor 49, for failure TO deliver TO him possess
sion OF premises No. l23 Pennsylvania avenue
southwest under a lease made with piaintiff for
nve years.
THE OYSrER-DETwEILER WEDDING-Epiph-
any church was thronged last evening, the
Oyster and Miss Emma DetweiIer daughter of
Mr.. r. NJ Detweiier. The popularity of the
couple was attested by the crush at the church,
hO can. haip laf ,>tai
lance. The bride, who was attired in pretty
travelling costume, entered the church upon
the arm of the groom. Before the entrance of
the bride the choir sang wedding selection,
LniS being intended as a special compliment to
Miss Detweiler who was a member of the cloir.
AT the chancel rail the bride was met by her
1ather, who, with due ceremony, at the proper
moment, delivered her To the groom. Rev. Dr.
- b. Giesy, rector of the parish, performed the
ceremony. There were no bridesmaids or 'sbest
man." Messrs. w. p. BoteIer, F. F. O'Brien. u.
+. Wilmer and DR. G. al. Shoulders were the
ushers. The couple left after the ceremony for
wedding trip to several northern cities. Upon
their return they Will make their home in the
Rhode Island avenue. Many elegant presents
were sent TO the bride, one OF tine most notable
tray and eight pieces. presented by the National
fsines, oil wnicn organization Mr.. Oyster is the
commanding officer.
SUING A SURErY.-Mr. T. W. Jones today
entered suit in the name of the United States
TO the use Of James b. Robson and Harriet F.
n Elliot, deceased, against VIM. i. Okie. The
SUIT Is on the bond given august 2S, 1856, by
hamilton N. Rogers, AS collector Of the estate
OF Mrs. Elliot, the defendant being tine surety.
and plaintins aliege that Rogers did not non.
esly discharge the duties OF his Office and has
Jailed To account for So51.39, and defendant is
therefore liable to them in $4,000, for which
they sue.
The ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY ELECTION
The United States Electric Lighting company
yesterday elected board OF directors for the en-
fsttfn ~
VI. u. Emery, John A. Ruf, W m. Dickson, +. R
Conger, Sey mour w. Tulloch, Clarence f. Nor
ynent, A. A. Thomas and A. NJ. Renshaw. Mr.
Emery, chairman of q special committee, re-
ported In favor Of the purchase OF a lot at the
corner OF 131s and streets northwest and the
erection OF a substantial structure-1O0 by 100
iee-to be thoroughly equipped with new and
improved steam and electric machinery OF
I.5oO arc and ineandescenl lights. The report r.
was unanimously agreed 10. twenty-five thou
sanu dollars OF the inst mortgage bonds Of the
Were disposed of To Mr.. w. Z. Clark. The board
OF directors reelected all the old officers to
serve for the ensuing year. -4er
Mr. BACN's ANNUAL BALL.-The annual
Dali provided by Mr.. Chas. Baum for his EN-.
Pioyss p,s took & place at the Masonic Temple last
mgnL The room was handsomely decorated
win MOWERS and banners and the music was
furnished oy the Marine band. A large and
present. during the evening. Dancing began
a. s.45. Al II o'clock a sumptuous SUPPER
by presenting 70 Miss Hennie Nafnsfer An sS EN-,
ployS !of 10 years, handsome diamond ring,
ana MI. w. CHAMPION, also an efnuioye for i3
years, an Initial ring, set with diamonds
HE ART SALE.-The sale of the works of art
recently imported from Europe commenced
TINS morning at the salesrooms OF Mr. Thomaa
bowling, corner 11th street and PennsyIyan
avenue. large and appreciatiye audience
was in attendance, and about fiity lots OF the
catalogue were disposed OF.
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THE FIRSr-CLASs FAMILY GRoCEns Of
Washington, with the whole country to draw
supplies from. should certainly Know what they
are talking about. See what thirty of them % v
at different times in our local mention ahout
Holmes e coutts' English Biscuit.