Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-27
ANACOSTIA.
ct. IGNAcIUs' FAIR CLOSED.

ST. IGNACIUs FAIR CLOSED.
st. Ignacius Church fair closed last night,
or rather this morning. for 1t was well on to-
ward day when the final ball broke up. From
an early hour last evening the large paviIons
were crowded with dancers. The music was
furnished by Meals band of Washington. 1t
was the first Catholic fair held in this region
since the ST. Teresa fair of 1883 and was an un-
precedented success. The people of Prince
Georges county patroniZed it in great num-
bers and Anacostia and Washington sent down
thick slices of their population. st. Ignacius
Church will be dedicated free Of debt.
The contest for the road cart between Giles
Dyer. j. II. Fowler and J. Henry Kerby was
decided In favor OF the last named gentleman.
The mirror donated by Mrs. s. p. Shreve Of
AnacostiG was won by Miss Ella Quad of st.
Eiizabetk Heights. The crayon of Rev Thomas
b. Hughes, drawn by Miss Mary Bronson Of
Anaeostia, was won by Miss Mary Williams of
AEacostia. AT the close of the contests all the
articles remaining undisposed of were sold at
autIon. George II. Gray was the auctioneer.
Among those IN the aaneins pavihons were
Mr.. and Mrs. James McGirr Edward Wood,
Nye Worihington, Harry Naylor, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward V. Stevenson, Miss Mamie Hsrtigan.
Slr. and Mrs. Z. Hartigan, Miss Ella Joy, Mr.
benjamin Joy. Mr.. Norman Joy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas name, Mr.: and Mrs. Murray, A. B. Suit,
Miss Ida Young, Miss Thyson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Weiss, Mr. David Kaufman, Charles
Beers, Miss S;ienberger, Miss Katie O'Connor
]. L. OFarrell, Mrs J. c. Leonard, Frank
Hams and Miss Leonora Barber.
HANDSOME RESIDENCE
What is one of the most costly residences
here has just been complete and taken possess
sion of by its owner Mr.. William ii. Peck. The
house has been in course Of construction since
last November. i: is situated on Maple avenue
and Is quite an Improvement to that locality.
The foundation walls are OF limestone ND to
grade and pressed brick to the sills. The re-
malnder OF the structure is of frame capped
with slated towers. The north yestibule is I'm
ish,d In oak and provided with cathedral glass
DOORS The parlor Is finished in cherry and the
dining room in oak. The servants quarters
are IN the basement The house is supplied
with steam heating apparatus and electric bells.
VIM. h Abbott was the architect
THE FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
good many Anacostians refuse to give up
their Fourth Of July celebration. Mr.. 4. C.
Phinney has taken the lead in this movement
To reviyify the scheme. HeAwill get number
Of the citizens together tonight 1t is arranged
that Kit Carson Drum Corps, National Guard
Drum Corps, Anacostia Cadets, Anacostia Base
Ball Club shall take part. There will be public
meeting at night, fireworks, speaking, &c.
The project is go.
TO WALK TO BALTIMORE
Mr.. Thomas Gray has offered a purse Of eco
to be competed for by local pedestrians. The
walk is 10 be from Anacostia to Baltimore and
the start will be made next Friday. George
W. Fowler will act as timer. The entrees SO
far are Chas Havenner, Jos Day. John Roach
and Mr. Pursell sr.
NATE.
m. ,, , A.,
Inc Misses spencer are guests OF Miss
Annie Smith.
Mrs Annie Baxter il convalescing
Policeman T. T. Elliott, who has been sick
snrxsy. nav heen ,nsde Tor the srtans,on =,
Anncostia's sewers.
A nroiect il ON foot IN have liant McCatb-
ran retained on this side of the river.
\ sewer trap is needed ut Morris roaA and
Nichols avenue to connect with the Temple
.ewer and relieve the tran At the Corner Of
Pleasant place and Nichols avenue. A hard
rain aIw.rs canses an oysraov ~ The nave
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