Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-23
GEORGETOWN.

RECEPTION TO Rev. FATHER RoCCoFoRT-The
rain last evening did not deter the numerous
friends Of Rev. Father Roccofort, assistant
pastor of Trinity church. from crowdlng the
reception in his honor, which closed the cele-
bration Of the fftieth anniversary OF his enroll
ment in the Society Of Jesus. The reception
was held in the large Sunday school hall ad-
joining the church. which was prettily
decorated for the occasion, and for nearly an
hour steady stream of men, women and
children passed through the spacious ROOM all
eager to grasp the hand Of the venerable
priest, who had a CHEEKY smile and kindly
greeting for each one. Pistorio's band fur
nished the music. Before the reception begun
Mr.. VIM. r. Collins made a brief address in be-
half Of the congregation, expressing their
sentiments OF respect and esteem for Father
Roccofort and their congratulations on the
occasion OF his golden jubilee. This was fol-
lowed by brief addresses Of the same tenor on
behalf of the teachers and pupils of the Sunday
school. These addresses were delivered by two
OF the Sunday school pupils-Master Thomas
p. McGirr and Miss Nellie Sullivan-in style
which would have done credit to older and
more experienced orators. Father Roccofort
made reply, in his pleasant way, feelingly
acknowledging the kindly greetings and good
wishes of his friends. Father Kelly, Brother
Whelan and Messrs Walsh and Keenan, were in
defatigable in their labors preparing for the
reception. Unfortunately Mr.. Walsh was pre-
vented from attending in consequence of the
breaking Of his collar bone while out driving,
as stated in Mondays STAR. He is getting
better.
ToRMENTINa A CAr.-Three colored boys
Ernest Coleman, Seabrook Smith and Charles
Williams-were charged in the Police Court to-
day with cruelty to q cat, throwing the animal
overheard and then stoning it. They were ar &.
rested by Officer Bloom, who saw the act, and
fine OF $6 was imposed on each Of the boys.
ExCAvATING FoR THE Bio MAIN.-It was
rather q small force OF workmen which began
hot and
Slst streets yesterday afternoon for the recep-
ton OF the 48-inch water mains; but as soon as
the weather will permit OF a continuance of the
work an extra force will be put on. During the
erected upon the sidewalk nearest the trench,
so as to make q support for the earth. It il
thought that 1t will take at least month to
complete this work.
SUCCESSFUL GUNNER.-During q recent ten
days cunning expedition in Rappahannock
county, Va, Mr.. Edward Cooley bagged l67
partridges. This generally successful sports
man leaves today for Frederick county for q
weeks hunt
PERsoSAL--Dr. Becker has so far recovered
from his injuries received in q runaway scci-
dent on Sunday afternoon as to be able to sit
up.-President Henry Hurt Of the Washing
ton and Georgetown railroad company is again
at his desk, having returned from the conven-
ton OF the street railway companies which met
ct Minneapolis Q few days since.-Mr. and
1AAss WAIVER Wucaucy nave tetu1ueo nome
from prolonged European tour.
NorEs.-The sidewalk over the new sewer on
B street between Slst and SD streets Is sinking
in many places.-Wm. II. Lowry, . painter,
was arrested yesterday on the charge OF being
an hibitual drunkard. In the Police Court to-
day he said he wanted to swear OF. He was
sent down to the farm.
TkARERATuRK AND CONDITION OF WATER AT
AM.-0reat Falls-temperature, 50; condition,
S6 Receiving neutrality-suspicious., 81; con-
dition at north connection, &c. condition at
south connection, Sc. Distributing reservoir
tsmperature, 81; condition at inhuent gate
house, Is; condition at efauent gate house, So.
Miss Ida Florine Newcombe, the beautiful
eightesn-yeax-oldd daughter Of Richard 8. New
comoe, the famous lawyer, eloped last Satur-
day With George Warrington Lederer, the the
atricai manager. The pair were married at
Long Island City.
with snow.
For the past few days the secret police of
the city Of Mexico have been busy hauling
in countsrfeiting gangs which have BEEN
busily as work there. Nearly dosen men have