Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-30
ANACosTLA.
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

partment of the school is under the supervis-
ion of Mrs. ID. C. Fountain, and it was under
| the auspices of this lady that the picnic was
| given. Mrs. Fountain was assisted by her hus-
band, ID. G. Fountain, superintendent OF the
BAPTIST Sabbath school; Mrs. Van Horn. Miss
Hattie Van Horn, Rev. G. W. Mccullough, Mrs.
Mccullough and Mr.. Clarence Fountain. The
lecture room was converted into dining
saloon. and here the little folks RECALLED them
selves with dainties dear to the Juvenile appe-
| lite. The lawn was surrendered to games OF
various kinds. in many of which the pastor
took part. Among the children were Misses
Annie Bury. Blanch wilsey. Bessie Fountain,
Cstfra Harlan, Lottie Barry, Katie Bowman.
Eva McGinnis. Ada Putnam, Effie Barry,
Alice Avery, Annie johnson, Nettie Milstead.
Belle McGinnis, Jennie Day. Grace Day, Mattie
mon Ohm, John Frye. Vaspar Harlan Louis
Cook. Frank McGinnis, Edward McGinnis, Geo.
Star. Maurice Smith, Leonard Avery, Edward
johnson, Willis Harlan, Samuel Ruark, Oscar
Ohm, Clarence Ohm, Ollie Brust and Arthur
Rckerton. Mrs. Covington, Mrs. Milstead.
Mrs. McGinnis. Mrs. johnson, Mrs. Ruark,
and Mrs. Berry were also present The
pastor and superintendent expressed them
selves ss gratified by the interest manifested.
AN EVENING PARTY.
An evening party was given yesterday by
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Bostwick at their
pretty home on Washington street. Many
guests were entertained. Mr.. Bostwick. with
Mrs. William Harlow Chase Of Washington, led
the way to the supper room at 10 o'clock. A
sumptuous repast Of fruits, salads and ices was
partaken of. The visitors were Miss May Chase,
Mr.. Grant Chase, Mr.. Charles Boalt Mr.. and
Mrs C. DANIEL. Mrs. William Harlow Chase,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Launt, Miss Ethel Launt,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Chase, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Thompson and Miss Grace Thompson, all Of
Washington.
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
There was q distinguished wedding ceremony
perfor med by Father Thomas B. Hughes last
Tuesday. Miss Omil Edelen of Fort Foote,
Prince Georges county, Md, and Mr.. John
T. Fisher of Oxon Hill, in the same county.
were the contracting parties. Bluffwood, the
ancestral estate Of the bride, was as gay rs the
quiet tastes Of the brides family would allow.
Miss Edelen for the last two or three seasons
has reigned as one of Prince Georges bellies
and Mr.. Fisher, at one time sheriff of the
county, is one Of the most widely Known poll
ticians in lower Maryland. The brides family
is one Of the oldest iE the state. There were
no bridesmaids. Mr.. Ernest l. Bowling acted
ms best man. The bride wore rich travelling
costume of gray cloth, with hat and gloves to
match, and carried a cluster of roses. After
after which the couple left for an extended pill
grimage among the pleasure resorts of the
north. Among the invited company were Mrs.
Galloway. sister of the bride. from Baltimore;
Mr. ualloway, MISS Essle EdeleI, ME- ana Mrs
Thomas Geary of Washington, DR.. Peter Ii.
Heiskell of Oxon Hill. Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
Brooke. Miss Mary Brook. Mr. Ernest Brooke.
Mrs: Joseph Mattingly. Miss Mattingy, Miss
Harlow Of Alexandria and number OF others.
PLEASANT EVENING.
The handsome residence of Mr.. Watson Karr
at the corner of Maple and Nichols avenues was
festive last night with guests from Washington.
Flowers formed conspicuous feature in the
establishment Of the parlors, hall and tea
room. The table decorations were worthy of the
company and did credit to the hostess Among
those present were Mrs. w. It. Odell, Miss
Albertine Odell, Mrs. H. Olive Nash, Mr.. W.
Kelley Shoef, Mrs. Karr, Mr.. Fulton Karr and
Mr.. Watson Karr. During the evening Mr..
Fulton karr rendered several piano selections
from Raft. Bach and Liszt. Miss Albertine
Odell also gave proof Of her merit as pianist
and Mr.. Watson karr sang.
NOTES.
The superintendent of county roads has is
sued an order to have the caved in earth re-
moved from the south side walk of Washington
between Pierce and AdamS streets. Foreman
OF County Roads Charles F. Watson will begin
this long needed Improvement at once.
Mr.. Shepherd of the Anacostia railroad left
yesterday to spend his vacation in Fauquier
county, Va.
Mrs. C. P. Bickster and Mrs NJ R. Wiley left
mountains OF Virginia.
Miss Grace Allen, Mrs. Thomas Allen and
Master Allen left yesterday to visit friends in
Culpeper county, Va.
Miss Clara Haggenmaker has recovered
Mrs. Charles Mcfarland and Master Charles
Mcfarland are visiting the formers sister, Mrs.
Adams, in Westmoreland county, Va
Mr.. John I. Shepherd, ST., is in Muntieth-
vile, Va.
Mrs. Agnes Callahan and Miss Maggie Bres-
nahan OF Boston are visiting Mrs. Albert Soper
Of Washington and Fillmore streets.
Miss Nettie Woods is back from Colonial
Beach.
Mrs. Henry s. Petty, assistant conductor of
John A. Logan Relief Corps and chairman of
the executive committee, Department of the
Potomac W. R. c., and Mrs. Anna A. Peck.
president of John A. Logan Relief Corps and
delegate-at-large and instituting and installin.
officer Department OF the Potomac W. Il. c.,
will represent Anacostia at the Detroit encamp-
ment.
Capt. Rossell has assured Mr. W. Morden
King of his interest i'll the contemplated paving
of Harrison street from Monroe street to Min
nesota avenue and says lie will carry the pave
ment as far to the east as District revenues will
permit.
Anacostia Tent, No. 1873, /. O. R., met Tues
day night, transacted a good deal of financial
business listened to an original song entitled
'Brightland' by Brother j. L. Loveless and to
speeches by Chief Ruler james II. Goddard, s.
L. Frye, Earnest Lowe and Benoni Milstead
Miss Ella Davidson Is visiting Miss Cora
Etzler.
Rev. d. G. Hill is the guest of Rev. Dr. Peck
Mrs. r. A. Pyles. wife of DR.. Pyles, is at At
lantic City.
Mrs Mary Z. Wilson of Springfield. W. Va,
and niece. Miss Lulu Roberts, who for the past
six weeks have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hermon Ohm OF Jefferson street, have re-
turned.