Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-23


birthday at Princeton yesterday the senior Grafton
was delivered by s. J. King, Of this city.
night exercises appropriate TO the celebration OF
W8hingtons birthday VIII be given, and Will
iaclude an Grafton by Mr.. Eugene F. Arnold and an
address by Mr.. Milton f Smith
There Is much complaint OF the condition OF the
roads In the county near the insane hospital
West OF the entrance the thoroughfare Is almost
impossible on account OF the mud.
Prof. Srorum delivered a lecture on 'sThe Eie-
ments OF National strength before the Bethel Lit
erary Association last evening.
For the Poor.
G. J. Bell, treasurer charity fund, reports the
following subscriptions 10 date: c. c. Glover, $50;
W. s Cox, $50; C. C. Willard, SIS; r. Ross Perry,
S25; Cash, 81; J. W. Mccartney, $40; W. B. Cas-
le,, so; c. A. McEwen, s25; Allan McLane, S25;
Mary H. c. Baird. s.; Mrs. d. W. Mahon, S25; Mr..
d. w. Mahon, s.; VI. W. Beveridge, SO; J. c..
yelling SO; r. W. smith, SO; G. T. schafer S25;
O.G. Staples, SIS; T. E Waggaman, 800; Linden
sW smss s St W. l. Webb S sia5; Washinsfon
L j. Davis. sao; N. W. Gall, $40; {. 5. Mayes 500
SIS; Warner & Co, SIS; G. ". T. swartsell, $40;
A. +. BrittOn, SIS: II. A. willard, SIS; D.
{. Green, $40; Fisher a Co, So: Cash, se6;
Smith & Wardwell, s.; Geo. J. Johnson, s.; Cash,
-; Albright Parker. $50; Geo. ). Cooper, 81; G.
Cash, 81; ". W. Rapiey $40; Franklin & Co, S;
the Shoemaker CO., -; Buckingham, =: Hoffman
Bros, -; c. K Edmonston, 81; Geo. NJ Jones, s.;
Il. Russell, So; +. sawyer, 500; John Hay, $50;
collected by II. A. Willard s4.g.7J H. Semken,
$40; Frances Thomas, $40; e. y. Matthew'S $40;
Nj. G. Bell si0o; ). J. A, s.; Seaton Perry, $40;
i. Pilling. $40; j. ID. y, 81; Woodward Lothrop,
SO; stiison Hutehins, s.; Robert stead, $40: d. q
81; l. Amen, 81; ID. Loughrin, So: E Harris $25;
cash s47: Gen. JOS. E johnson, $50; s. +. Heard,
Wharton. s.: E E White SIS; collected by c. W.
Howard, $3.50; &. H. Church, 50 Total amount
collected 10 February =, 1855, s., 7s1-aa>
The PHILHARMONIC CLUB CoScERr.-An atten-
tive audience enjoyed the concert OF the Philhar-
monte Club, assisted by Miss Kate willard for the
benefit OF 81. Apcrews' sunday school, at the Uni
yersalist church, last night. The performances by
The members OF the club were up 10 the usual
standard Miss Willard5 fresh and delicate voice
was heard with marked delight in several num-
bers, particularly In the lullaby, which she rem
dered with great beauty and tenderness.
ANNUAL GERMAN BAseUEr.-Der Band der Alter.
acluo OF the Oldest Germans In the city, OF which
Alfred Schuecking Is president, held It's third
annual banquet last evening. Thirty-two men,
bers were present, many bottles OF Rhine wine
were emptied and a NUMBER OF excellent speeches
delivered. The club Is composed OF rorty-five
Germans. all OF whom came To TINS country some
forty or nifty years ago. and became good American
citizens, although they still have warm hearts for
their native country. No one Is allowed 10 Join
unless he has passed his slxtieth birthday. The
years old. He Is stu In good health and always In
good spirits
THE RICHARD WAGNER SOCIETY will give two
concerts at the Uniyers2list church Monday and
"Wednesday evenings Of next week. assisted by Max
Alyary, the great German tenor. seats are on
sale al knabe q Co.'S
THE CAyPASrsI-ScA LcHI-GEKsrER CoScERr.-The
sale Of seats for the Campanini concert, which
takes place on Tuesday evening at the Congrega-
tiOnal church. viii open at Droop's music store To-
inorrow morning.
IT,.
the National Theater sunday evening, promises 10
be the best OF the series, the vocalist will be
Max Alvary, the great dramatic tenor OF the Me-
tropolitan Opera House. New York, who will make
his inst appearance In Washington on this occa-
sion Musical people need Io more than the an
nouncement VI Herr Always appearance as MS
known Mr.. Henry Xander will perform on the
piano while the orchestra will render a number OF
choice selections.
WAsHrsGroS's BIRTHDAY AT NOUN VERNON
Many persons from this city visited Mount Vernon
yesterday 70 celebrate the anniversary OF Wash
lngtOn's birthday. Among this number were the
following members OF the Washington family
MIS- Louis Washington, the vice regent OF the
Mount Vernon Association. her son, w. de ii.
Washington, consular agent at London Ont: Rep.
resentatiTe Washington, OF Tennessee, and wife
MIS- Buckley, Mrs Anderson and Mrs. Chas. IT.
Mitchell The Washington Continentals formed
IN line IL front OF the tomb while the band played
Nearer My God, 10 Thee The mansion was
handsomely decorated with flags, and there were
many Moral tributes al tue tomo From tne main
portico Mr.. Wright delivered a euiogy OF Wash
ington, alter which the party re-emDarked for The
city.
HAIRY HAYWOOD DYING.-Harry Harwood, the
Baltimore horseman, who was seriously hurt II
the steeplechase at the Ivy city track october 81
W MS horse Wheatley falling on him, Is very Ill
ana II b feared he Will never recover He Is at ths
rssidsnSe OF his father. MI. james h; HARDWOOD
only twenty-six years OF age.
WssrKkS N.xyLAsD's oFFKK FOB TIE CANAL
Non meeting OF the board OF directors Of
the western Maryland Railroad Co. In Baltimore
YESTERDAY, the matter OF the lease OF a portion o.
the chesapeake and ohio Canal was discussed anc
resolutions were adopted authorizing the specia
committee OF the company 70 so amend the Din,
now before the legislature as 10 make $4,000 Cd,
amount OF rent PAYABLE under the proposed lease
also 20 obhgate the company 90 provide $4,000 q
pay the coupons OF the repair bonds maturtns
July LIST, 10 prevent foreclosure.
TEE POLICE PENSION Fuxp.-A meeting OF IN,
pr1yates OF the Metropolitan police force Is 10 h.
held In a few days for the purpose OF taking sten.
toward getting before Congress a measure Tor NJ,
nss pm ssn fund Which they say
pension roll
NEW JssusALEN CHrKcH MKKrISG.-The annua
Ineeting Of the Maryland Association, New Jerusa
lem Church, embracing churches OF New Jersey
wIm,arson nj ANU anu Virginia, convened 2
gates were present The annual report o; III
PRESIDENT Rev Jaesz Fox. OF this city, stated tina
inc past year had beenone OF larger EFFORTS an,
greater results than hitherto.
TIVE OLD FIRKNKN--The veteran volunteer IRE
men OF this city yesterday upon their return frou
Alexandria marched 70 their hall, where addresse
were made by Mr.. 7. H. Pete, OF Philadelphia. Nj
ID. II. Holloway, president, aud Mr.. Hammond {
the Baltimore veterans, who, with MI. Shaw, Q
the Baltimore IRE patrol, were In line. NE jaime
Raglan, who WAS the active member In unifofmin
and eauipping the members, was warmly songrai
uiated on the success OF the 1rst parade. At nigh
the INST annual uall Of the association took plac
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IxPoRTANr ANSoCNcENKNT.-To-morr will
the Last day OF the great sale which has been /
progress II Downing art rooms, 18th and PenI
sylvania avenue, when everything belonging
the collection VIII be closed out. In which are "
many valuable pieces which must be disposed OF