Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-15
WASHINGTON. n. C. Nav 10 1894

WASHINGTON, II. c., Mag TO- 1885,
Mfr. Frank Pearson u. s Geological !Sur1,cu Cffy.
Dear Sir-Having heard of your intention to
go to Europe to pursue your musical studies
and desiring to show our appreciation of your
musical ability and in a slight degree recognize
your frequent gratuitous services for charita-
BILE and other purposes in the past, we, the un-
designed, would respectfully ask that YOU
name a time and place for u benefit, so that we,
as well as many others, may substant Il.
ally assist You VOW in your proposed plans
VIM. Shuster & Sons, VIM. G. Moore,
c. w. Thorn & Co., T.. h. Hay.
Trunnell Clark, John w. Corson,
Hume Cleary & Co., John F. Ellis 4 Co,
p. q. Davis, Gum d Dingman,
c. w. Howard, p. L. Dodge,
Wash. b. Williams, John Key worth,
Robinson, Parker q Co., II. d. Boteler,
Singleton 4 Fletcher, Smith Townshend,
Lansburgh & Bro, Saks & Co.,
Edward F. Droop, Willett d f,uoff.
Il. Goldschmid, Walsh, Cropiey s. Co.,
J: W. Wheatley. IL. hollister
Kelley & Chamberlain, ". Thompson,
Chas- G. Duncanson, NJ. William.
$. h. Wheatley, Stilson Hutchins.
c. S. Noyes,
Messrs. s. f. Wheane., Stitson Hutciti,,s, E. G.
O1rfs, W. o. Moore and others:
Gentiemen-Iours of the 10th inst. duly re-
ceived, and for the ex pression contained there
in you have my heartfelt thanks.
have delayed answering your communica-
ton until had looked the iield over for such at
fractions as would please you and my many
friends, ana am able now to state that would
name the New National Theater the place
and Thursday, May 27th, the time for Il miscel-
laneous ENTERTAINMENT for my benefit as sug-
gested. Messrs. w. II. Mcdonald and Ii. {.
Barnabe, or the Boston Ideal Opera Company,
have kindly volunteered their valua bic services,
and these. with the Apollo Club and the best of
home talent Will, trust, present an entertain
ment which will win your appreciation.
Again thanking you, very respectfully,
FRANK PEARSON
CAVERN OF LURAY.-The Baltimore and Ohio,
in connection with the iShenandoah Valley
railroad, Will run an !eNcursion to the
famous caverns OF Lnray sunday, May 80, and
tnose desiring 10 go should purchase their
tickets early, as the number is limited. Each
ticket entities the holder to a reserved seat
coupon during the day. There is no crowdng
or confusion either going returning. Small
packages aud parcels can be lett in the cars
with perfect safety, as they are locked and
guarded by special Watchlnen. Covered ph:e-
tons transfer passengers to and from the Cav
erns,an protect them from the sun ana r.fn
success OF the trip. No change of clothing is
necessary. a pair of gum shoes for the ladies
are preferable but not Indispensable, as the
walks are comparatively dry. The caves are
lighted with electric lights, aided by hundreds
OF candes, thus fully displaying all Its hidden
beauties. Round trip rate $3.50. which in
baltimore and Ohio depot $50 am. arrives
Luray pm. Returning, leaves Luray pm;
arrives 500 pm Every ticket entitles you TO
dred and fifty from Washington ticket Offices.
GRAND EXCURSION TO PEN MAR-The BaIti-
more and Potomac railroad company announce
a grand Decoration day excursion to Pen Mar
the famous mountain resort of the Blue Ridge.
Special train OF trSt-claSs coaches will leave the
6!h-street station at $50 a. m. Monday, May
3Ist, returning reach Washington in the even
my at P; m. Special cars viii be assigned to
ladies and children. Tickets for the round trip
VIII be placed on sale at the low rate OF 81 90
child rem, rs cents. \ more delightful excur-
sion has not been afforded the Washington peo-
pie. k1rst-class meals can be secured at Pen
Mar for fifty cents. a grand free afternoon con-
cert will be given at the pavilion.