Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-22
COgOENSED LOCALS.

Inc vetsrans who have come to Washington
20 pension legislation were entertained
evening at a campfire at Grand Army head
quarters.
The twentieth anniversary Of John F. Rey-
nold's Post, q. A. r., was celebrated last night
at Grand Army hall. The large audience pres
ent was entertained by musical and literary ex-
ercises.
Yesterday, Mr.. John G. Athey, by Mr.. A. A.
Birney, filed a bill in equity for specific per-
Torrance against Anna L. Coston. The COM
plainant states that the defendant agreed to
sell him lot 10. and part lot Is, square $50, and
now refuses to execute a conveyance therefor
Mr.. Isaac Cans. manager for Lansburgh q
Bro, has, as previous years at the Christmas
season. been overwhelmed with gifts and SOU
venirs from the $50 different employees of the
establishment and many other friends. The
list includes a vast array of useful articles and
in addition fine hfe-size crayon portrait of
Mr.. Cans himself
George W. Gales, colored, was found sick
and helpless at Connecticut avenue and De
Sales street last evening by Officer Olmstead,
and was taken to his home, 1916 Potomac
street. Georgetown.
Christmas day win be one of unusual inter-
est at the panorama building, for every lady
visitor will then receive as q souvenir a neat
book containing eight engraved views from
the panorama of the battle of Shiloh.
Funeral services over the remains Of Mrs R.
| 1. Eckerson. l743 18th street northwest, yester-
day, were preceded by the baptism of her in
FAINT son, Edgar, Rev. c: F. sontag officiating.
The YOUNG MEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
The resignation of DR.. Jno. G. Ames az presi-
dent Of the Young Mems Christian association
was accepted Mt a special meeting Of the asso-
citation last night. Second ce-President Chas
| 3. Bailey was elected president, and Mr.. Chas.
E. Foster elected to succeed Mr.. Bailey. After
the meeting MIR. VIM. T. Hornaday delivered
the 9Th travel lecture, his subject being the
scenery, people, and customs Of Ceylon.
Il ~D
| The TRIAL OF RIcHARD ID BBouNER.-In
the Criminal Court yesterday the trial Of Rich
| ard X. Brouner, formerly clerk in the PEN
| sion office, charged with larceny from the
United States, was continued after The STAR's
| report closed. Testimony was given as to the
| good reputation Of the accused Mr.. Charles
| hlng gave testimony as to the practice of the
| office in furnishing information. w. r. Van
Opran testified that he remembered Col. Ruth
erford's cutting the Official heading of the
| slips from the pension Office. This closed the
testimony and the jury was respited till We'd
/ nesday.
THE LEGION OF HoNoR.-Capital City Coun-
| ell. No. 4s3, American Legion Of Honor, has
elected Officers for the ensuing year as foiiovs.
Commander, +. 3. Metcalf; vice-commander,
rhoA ). Hardester; orator. Marion c. Thomp-
| SON: past commander, Geo. W. Fisher: score
i tary, Chas. s. Willis; collector, II. C. Espey;
/ treasurer, VIM. Robinson; guide A. L. Carrier
l chaplain, Andrew N. Miller; warden, w. ii.
vcss; sentry, JAS. A rutherford; trustees, A.
ID. Stidham. W. L. Spedden, and Geo. A. Ellie
good. Representatives to grand council, Past
Commanders VIM. Robinson, Geo. W. Fisher,
and Robt. H. Rathvon.
| The DELsARrE SCHOOL or ExPnxsslox raye
Delightful entertainment in Spencerisn col
.ege halls last night, ~ o testimonial 10 Min
Ida Ron, IN charge Of this department.; elOC
I were realized The entertainment win be
rePeased tonight Seventy ladies and gentle