Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-23
ANACosTIA.
a PICTURE OF GEN. LOGAN.

Theodore L. Lamb, past commander Of John
A. Rawlins Post, No. 1, @. A. r., has, through
Robert III. Marcellus, Junior vice commander
of John A. Logan Post, No. Is, presented 10 the
last-named organization a handsome steel
engraving Of Gen. Logan. The picture
is about two feet square, richly framed.
and represents Logan, mounted, hat in hand
and acknowledging the cheers Of his men at the
battle OF Peach Tree Greek. near Atlanta, on
the Goth Of July, 1864. In the background 10
the counterfeit presentment Of Gen. McPher-
son. The gift delivered in a neat speech
and eloquently accepted on behalf Of Logan
Post by Commander A. b. Frisbie. Ii has been
placed in position on the east wall Of the posts
hall.
MEMORIAL DAY PREPARArIoss.
John A. Logan Post, No. Is, @. A r., held
numerously attended meeting last night Com
rade p. J. Rogers Of Cross Post, No. 7s, Of
Seneca Falls, NY, spoke at length explaining
the advantages of the memorial record. Steps
were taken towafd the proper observance Of
memorial day. 1t was decided that the Union
graves in St Elizabeth cemetery should be
decorated.
CHRISTENING PARTr
A christening party was given last night at
the residence on Harrison street Of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. E. Hoff man in behalf Of that couples
youngest daughter. Rev. W. q. Davenport Of
were Messrs. John Roach, George Roach, Thos-
Cook, Mrs. Addie Cook, Mrs Elizabeth Roach,
Mrs. Minnie Roach, Samuel Mockabee and Miss
Sarah Roach.
MASONIC BANQUET.
Anacostia Lodge, No. q. +. A. A. M, gave Q
banquet to the Grand Lodge at Masonic Hall
The tables were set on the first floor Of the
temple. About 100 guests attended Worship
full Master ID. l.. Pitcher presided until the ar
rival of Most Worshipful Grand Master Gibbs,
who conferred the third degree upon one cam
didate.
PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs John Brown are visiting MrsL
Florence sweetman of Washington street.
William @. Dorsey has returned from Bala-
more.
Mr.. E. II. Phinney, late Of Washington, -
settled here.
Mrs. Margaret A. Thyson is recovering from
0 desperate illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Adams, who have been visiting
Mrs Maggie lev, returned 10 New Yorh city
yesterday.
Messrs Lennie W Bates, Frank Clement sad
Henry stangier gave q delightful excursion
down the river yesterday.
The Anacostia Railroad Company yesterday
purchased twelve new horses
John A Logan Woman's Relief Corps. No.
z, at its last meeting initiated one member md
voted to give q concert at an early date.
The congregation Of Rev. DR.. Phillips, pastor
of Bethlehem Baptist Church. viii give parloe
social at that genteman's residencein HilsdAls
Friday night
Mr. J. T. Williams had his foot crushed byaa
iron bar yesterday.
Mr.. Taylor has begun the erection Of hand
some building on Nichols avenue near Navy
street.
the rnvortb IIs.ous mat Last NIGHT "A Mr.
Bowens on Fillmore street The program for
their coming entertainment was completed and
adopted.
The Anacostis Cadets at their meeting lass
evening postponed the election Of officers IN
the next meeting.
vetsran Odd Fellows Re1nisn.
The Odd Fellow Veteran Association en-
joyed its fourth annual dinner at the National