The Critic and record., 1891-04-30
EAST WASHINGTON.


east, and gave performance which re-
ilected great credit upon the management
as well us the participants in the pro-
gramme The first part was exceedingly
fine, the songs ana jokes both being new,
causing prolonged applause. Mr.. Arthur
Edmonston acted as interlocutor and
ably fullills the position. Following is
the programme rendered: Overture, Med
ley, Company; "Marfas Wedding Day"
Mr.. Sutherland; Down on the Farm"
Mr.. Thornton; "a High Old Time" Mr..
Allen; Comrades, Mr.. Roberts; "Dese
Bones Shall Rise Again" Mr.. Welch;
Frasier, MIR. Judson; "a Mothers Ap-
peal, Mr.. Skerrett "Don't Like
Niger, Nohow," Mr.. Reaney; "Out. on
the Deep" Mr. Edmondston. Conclud-
ing with the farce, 1.-THE Salvation
Army" General Bum Bum, Mr.. Allen;
Captain Slim Limb, Mr.. Reaney; Sister
Croaker, Mr.. Sutherland; Sister La
Grippe, Mr.. Skerrett.
In the second part Mr.. Sanger, Johns
gave an excellent musical specially, fol-
lowed by Messrs. Allen and Edmonston
in the Upper Ten and Lower Five.
Then came Messrs. Judson and Sutherland
in an exceedingly grotesque act. The
Harmonic Quartette, Messrs. Roberts,
Skerrett, Allen and Edmonston,a a walters
drill and very funny afterpece con-
cluded the entertainment.
Probably the most quiet and unassum-
ing portion of southeast Washington and
a territory that at the same time contains
some of our oldest inhabitants, lies be-
tween the Baltimore and Potomac Rail-
road tracks on the south and Fourth and
South Capitol streets. One is surprised in
passing through this section to see the
number of business places and to note the
many solid blocks of residences and be-
sue there IS that cheery, hearty greeting
extended which is so typical of ye gentle
men OF olden times OF which tins neigh
porhood seems PRINCIPALLY composed.
East Washington proudly and Justly
claims to have as many sweet and pretty
girls within Its bounds than can be found
IN the same area OF territory of any other
portion oil the CITY. verify, their namels
legion, ana TINS dellghttul, balmy weather
brings them out in countless numbers, be-
deeked IN prlght and charming attire.
Iake lax, a stroll up 10 the branch once on
East Capitol street in the evening about
the honr OF giving out the mail there ana
you VIII Deholo an array OF beauty That
may dazzle the eye IL you are not ac@us-
'oIlleu 10 such sishts'
one does not have to open his eyes very
Wlde TO perceive the evidences OF progress
ana Improvement III this section OF the
clty. On almost every SIDE can be seen
large gangs OF men employed in develop
Ing ana D!lldng up new enterprises.
pennsylvania avenue echoes to the sound
Of pick and shovel employed i'll putting
down new gas main; also fixtures for
the electric light plant, and the busy hum
OF industry heard in all directions indi-
Gates that our people are up and doing.
Rev. Mr.. Hughes of Anacostla lectured
last evening at st. Peters Church on the
Passion Play His description of this
wonderful. production was very graphic,
and additional interest was given it
through magic-lantern illustrations. The
lecture will be repeated in simplitied
evening.
The funeral of the late Mrs. L. A. Smith
will take place at o clock tomorrow after
noon from the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church. corner Fourth and b streets
southeast. Mrs. Smith was the widow of
the late George b. Smith, and at the time
of her death was nearly so years of age
Numerous friends of the deceased win
attend the services, as she was we'll known
in this locality having resided here for a
NUMBER OF years.
-, All things considered, the lnhabitants
Ihereon ana those VINO nave 10 traverse
hourth street southeast pelow the Avenue
nave most luSt anu Stliicient cause Tor
d; enu M thtS hS ~ VI tHe ni'seIrSie TS
.eot;n IL i,,,ona5 @ INV 11
o,d Ia,,dsn,,i ros;d ts
,ost th,ifti, a sIire ~ 'ile ~;
| Eos, yfasI,;y, - and -, aJd;.;a,s IL 49,,
ara fonoted n ~. stroat t'raa oI,,,rcas
wboee men, hersh;ns aro oil ,,er,, " 10 rro
nanessoriIr raSniiinp il, mol, trayoi 10, nt5e
M rnl,aiI a,e5 ,,e,i,S roadma Honit tIea
Sr,T,,,o;gSs;o ~;
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| EnoW baptist Church, on " street, pc
tween olAth ana ceVeiIh, was croWueu
tnls aIternoon 10 near the iast sad rltes
| perIormea over the poay Oh Mr. StePhen
1sChsoli, lne oluesC I4eIIper anu oIiIGer
ol the church. Mr; JACKSON was, az the
tae aa OF ms us demise 80 years Oh age ana mas
oeSl 1r, an ms ne an actlVe cnurch worker;
Inc iunerai services were cohducted
T,,o 'ne sal1i i S,Sipi db D,i pr ,T IL
Tbo,,a 'lT,,va ,,,a ~ "a AZ 'eS9is'
nono,,a ,,,ae ',i,o ho' az 4, 80
d peoenseT S "as ilieiii1eI & oa Cne ipuse %
Hero NoSsry So G Horr;s 'no Gso.
! Yonnp Wood and Tlint;ns
,.,ooanr,
"aAoosiiA'
Mrs. +. Staugier has opened an ice,
cream saloon on MI; Monroe stfee,, mas llCted i
~ up handsomely anu ls uoins Sooo
| business
| - hS tuhci"i "a e'S i"to thvnieo Nu1iioii
| Cawood took place from his late residence
this afternoon and was largely attended.
AT the time of his death Mr.: Cawood wa,
| only 81 years of age, and has resided in
Anacostia for the past twelve years. lie
married Miss Blanche Marsh who glad
dened his household with three beautiful
children. He had built up successful
wood and coal business, but for the past
| elgighteen months was confirmed in
valid. His mother and father are well
known residents of East Washington, in
which place deceased was born. He was
a man Of fine physique, but continued i'll
ness greatly reduced his weight and size
His courteous manners won for him
numerous friends wherever he was situ'