Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-21
ANACOsTIA.
THE MExoRrAL CELEBRATION.

THE MEMORIAL CELEBRATION.
Some slight differences exist in the memorial
committee over the selection Of st. Elizabeth
Park as the place for holding the memorial ex-
ercises. Many think that the hospitality of
the superintendent Of st. Elizabeth 10 being
transgressed. DIR. Godding at first gently
antagonized the presence Of q brass band
within the grounds because il would attract an
undesirable element and might create panic
among the insane inmates Several OF the
committee demanded band and DIR. Godding
acquiesced. 1t was next proposed to protect
the beautiful grounds of the asylum by closing
the gates on the crowd attracted by the band,
but many committeeman deprecate this, alleg-
ing it inappropriate in Grand Army post to
deny the people the right of celebrating with
them. Others claim that the committee has no
power to exclude persons from the grounds of
public institution. 1t was desired to arrange
the exercises SO as not to conflict with the DIM
nor hour at the hospital but it is believed now
before o'clock. The procession is to form in
Market place, Anacostia, at II .. M, but the
usual delays are expected. The ceme-
terry, containing the remains Of over
seven hundred soldiers and sailors, lies about
a third of a mile outside the asylum wall and
by many it is considered better to celebrate at
some spot where families can carry lunch bas-
kets. Contributions at the last meeting were
received from DIR. W. W. Godding, A. b. Fris-
bic, George H. Armstrong, Charles Williamson,
o.
II. w. Emo, Charles Ohm, H. G. Kenner, Julius
w. Tolson, A. NJ. Green. John t. Fowler, VIM.
H. Abbott and the Anacostia Railroad Com
pany. The St. Elizabeth choral contingent has
been directed to assemble tomorrow night at
Mrs. Pecks. Prof. Edward L. Davis, organist
at St. Elizabeths and organis. and choral
director at st. Teresa 8 Church, has been chosen
memorial accompanied. Apheus DAWSON OF
the subcommittee music 10 enlisting many
members of the Methodist and Baptist congre-
cations.
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO SING.
The following named pupils of Principal
Henry s. Petty have volunteered to sing in the
memorial choir: Misses Linda Humphrey, Leo
nora Langhorn, Flora Goodwillig, Annie Simp-
son, Kate Bryan, Dora Doehrer, Bessie LAM
son, Eulalie Provost, Mildred Peck, Lizzie
Wood, Effie Rhodes, Alice Putnam, Emma Ro-
hey, Lizzie Granger, Masters Maurice Haines,
Fulton Karr, John Fort, William Pyles, TheO-
dore Smell, George Wright, Warren Tolson,
Thomas Leonard and Thomas Robey.
THE METAPHYSICAL INSTITUTE.
The Metaphysical Institute has been begun
and the laying of the corner stone will soon
take place. The institute will comprise three
buildings, the main one facing west and two
detached wings SO arranged that the whole will
form triangle with flowers in the court. The
northerly wing is now under way. but the main
building and remaining wing are to be put up
as soon as funds will admit. The establishment
will be in running order before fall and is to be
conducted on charitable basis.
PLEASANT SOCIAL.
A pleasant social was given last night at the
home of Mr.. William p. Hughes and Mrs. Nina
Vera Hughes. The parlors were prettily deco
rated with flowers, and happy time spent by
all present Mrs. J. b. Osgood and others tes-
titled to belief in metaphysics. Refreshments
were served.
BASE BALL.
The Surrattsville and Poplar Hill mines
crossed bats yesterday, the former winning in
the ninth inning by score of 10 to IL. The
contest was spirited and the teams were as fol-
lows: Observation-Disclosures Halliday, captain;
Thomas Brown, catcher; James Hawkins,
pitcher; Halliday, first base; Edward Jackson,
second base; Samuel Crowdy, third base;
Anton Brown, shortstop; Robert Kerrig, right
field. Poplar Hill-James Scott, captain Mich
olas Hayden, catcher; NJ. Hayden, pitcher;
Charles johnson, first base; Jas. johnson,
second base; Vincent Brown, third base; Hay
don, shortstop; Albert Green, right field; John
jackson, center; Jack jackson, left field.
THE KINGS pAUGHTEps.
Owing to foul weather the lawn party given
by the King Daughters was conducted in the
VI. E. Church last night There was u large
dtsenuahce anu ah emu. aoAe tlue 1ue iaoles
having supervision Of the tables were Misses
Auray Dorsey. Fannie c. Anderson, Ethel Lee,
Stella Fort, Annette Anderson, Katie Thomas,
Hattie Anderson, Mary Cantor, Mildred Peck,
Lizzie Wood, Lizzie Watson, Alice Linger, Ida
Linger, Grace Allen, Edith Pyles. Anna
Mclean, Mary Mclean Carrie Bowen, Maggie
Richardson and Mrs. Eliza Watson. Pastor
Richardson and Brothers Harrison and Milstead
contributed to the success Of the affair.
NOTES.
The barns and meat house Of Mr.. Peter
Hatton of Fort Foote, Nd, were burned yester-
day.
F. ]. Peck, pastor of Campbell NJ. E. Church,
will preach in Philadelphia Sunday, the home
pulpit being filled by Rev. Silas French.
Mr.. John Middleton has returned from Mary
land.