Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-03
ANACOSTIA.
CHOIR BOYS on A STRIKE.


The Episcopal choir is composed Of about
eighteen Young gentlemen Of ages ranging
from twelve to seventeen. They practice in the
front basement of the residence Of Mr. James E.
Arnold and are instructed by Col. j. f. Snow.
Last evening after the regular practice twelve
or fourteen of the younger choristers went out
on strike and notified their leader that he need
not expect them to show up at Sunday service
until their demand was granted The demand
Is for n salary of twenty five cents per Sunday.
The choristers hitherto have been volunteers.
The parents OF the young gentlemen declare
that ii the matter goes further they too will
strike.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR ELECTIONS.
The Anacostia Presbyterian Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor held their
semi-annual meeting last night Officers for
the next six months were elected as follows:
President, Carleton Z. Smell; vice president C.
o. Bohrer; secretary, Miss E. Doughty; treas
urer, Mrs. Z. L. Hultz. Encouraging reports
were read of the work for the past term. The
three standing committees also were reorgan-
lied for the work of the coming term.
FoUKTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS.
Mr.. John E. Minnix of the Mas onic Fourth OF
July executive committee said yesterday that
arrangements would probably be made to con-
solidate the two independence celebrations.
Mr. s. c. Phinney, manager of the regular Ana
costa celebration, says that no compromise
can be made, but that probably the other cele-
brants will come into line with him.
The two drum corps which have consented
to take part will be with the Phinney demon
stration and are expected to attract the whole
town to the scene OF the patriotic service. The
Masonic celebration will continue from noon
till midnight on the Fourth. Masonic Temple
will be thrown open. Fireworks are to be set
off from Market space. The program Of the
Phipney celebration will be arranged tonight.
EPISCOPAL vEsTRy MEETING.
The regular monthly meeting of the Episco-
pal yestry was held last night in the office of
DR.. J. Stewart Harrison. Only routine bust
ness was transacted. Those present were DR..
Harrison. Rev, W. G. Davenport N R. Har-
nish, A. B. Frisbie julius Tolson, James E.
Hawley and James II. Goddard.
.- SERIOUS wAsHoUrs.
A serious washout occurred Wednesday
night at the intersection Of Nichols and Sheri-
dan avenues, Hillsdale. Eight pieces Of curb
recently set by Contractor Gleason were carried
away and large section of the street and side
walk on the east side and cut washed through
the west walk. The porch OF Pyles store was
undermined and several loads Of granite blocks
to be used in the Nichols avenue Improvement
were badly scattered. . -.-.
The police report dangerous washout in STAN
ton avenue. StickfOot branch and Oxon run
| AoNC OCch NUN oWohcu, Dut only Sl1ght 0aO1-
age to gardens has go far been reported.
STOLE MR. KEYS BICYCLE.
Agent Key of the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Society, while campaigning near Twin
ing left his bicycle in a clump of bushes by the
| road side, where 1t was espied and taken DOS.
session of by a crowd of colored boys, who
made off with it. The agent gave chase and
overlook the boys and their prize on the Penn
sylyania avenue bridge The young rogues
| begged forgiveness and Agent Key forgave
NOTES.
| Miss Adele Wansleben is with her grand.
mother, Mrs. Bruff of No. 2009 II street north.
| west.
Miss Sallie Corbin and Mr.. W. Olin Mann Of
Danville, Va, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
kidwell Of Valley street.
| Mrs. j. b. Pitcher returned yesterday after .
| six weeks absence in Virginia, whittier she
| went to recruit her health. Mr.. Pitcher wen,
70 Virginia q day or two ago and accompanied
his wife home.
| Miss Laura Lawson, teacher in the public
school at Lebanon, Ohio, is visiting Nj. and
Mrs. W. q. Liverpool