Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-05
ANACOSTIA,
THE LADIES LOT LEAGUE,


The Ladies' Lot League of the NJ. E. Church
met last night at the residence of its presi-
dent, Mrs. Mclean. The members reported
that the new Methodist church was no longer
an air castle. but would soon be a fifteen-thou-
sand-dollar matter of fact The lots immedi-
ately at the rear of the present structure have
been bought and architectural plans will soon
be submitted. The new church is to be either
OF stone or brick. with lofty steepie. 1t is a
question whether chapel will be built along
side or whether the new church will be fitted
out with basement for the accommodation OF
the Sunday school. Epworth League. Kings
Daughters and the library. The latter plan is
most favored. The present church Is frame
ana too small for the congregation. 1t is the
oldest church here, being built, says Rev. DIR.
richardson, in 1859.
THE MITE SOCIETY.
The Ladies' Mite Society of the Baptist
Church met yesterday afternoon at o'clock in
the lecture room of the church with Ia. presi-
dent, Miss Virgie King. in the chair. Mrs
Chas. Burr, secretary. read the minutes of the
previous meeting. During the Hines. of Mrs
bowman. treasurer of the society, Mrs. Frost
Is acting treasurer and made an encouraging
report on finances. The ladies are working to
recarpet the church, provide curtains and
make other minor improvements Forty dol
lars were turned over to help defray the ex-
pense OF repairs to the roof. Quite a number
OF ladies were present, among them being Mrs
Mccullough.
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT
A delightful farewell entertainment was ten
dered last night to Miss Eppa Preston by Capt.
and Mrs. Pitcher. Miss Preston has been their
guest for several weeks past and left today for
her home in Virginia. The parlors and hall
were decorated with flowers and handsome
repast was served at late hour During the
evening Miss Preston sang some charming
southern songs and Hiss Jennie Pitcher PLAYED
excellent piano music. Mrs. J. b. Pitcher rem
dered vocal and instrumental music and Mr.
George W. Pitcher also sang Among the
guests were Mrs. George ". Pitcher. Mr.. Geo.
Erewer, Master ID. Lester Pitcher, Mr.. J, b.
Pitcher and Mr.. S. A. Brewer.
THE METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY,"
The Metaphysical Society met last night. Its
president, Mrs. Nina Vera B. Hughes read An
! original poem on 1.-THE Soul and a paper civ
ing resume Of the history OF the society:
Mrs. Ida W hittington sang, Miss Bertha Crock
EFT rendered piano selections Miss Naylor re-
cited The Arab Farewell to His Steed," Mrs.
Z. Hort elocuted ''Shot Not Shot" and the en-
tertalnment wound up with metaphy steal chat
NOTES.
Dr. Turner Torrey is summering at Harper 8
Ferry.
Mr.. Charles Miller is instructing the Anacos-
TIA base bali club in an old ball game called
round cat.
Contractor Andy Gleason is having rough
time putting in the large brick sewer along
jackson street owing to frequent cave-ins.
Quicksand was struck at depth of fourteen
feet and this has SO impeded the work that the
sewer has only been completed from Fillmore
TO Plerce. one square. The improvement was
begun one month ago. Two squares of the
| sewer are yet to be laid. Although the street is
H. bad condition the attentive night Waterman.
Jonn hawkins, has avoided accident.
Mr.. Griffin Hughes will 90 to Chicago in a
| day or SO to locate permanently.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Danforth. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Grimes and Mr.. Thomas Williams of
baltimore are guests of Mr.. and Mrs A j.
| Williams, on Jackson street
Mrs. J. N. Heating left yesterday for Martins
| burg, WA, for a visit of few weeks.
Miss Katie " Arnold is visiting the family of
her brother, Mr.. R H. Arnold.
Miss Winnie Fountain, daughter Of the SUPER
| intendent OF the Baptist Sunday school, is
| visiting Miss Pearl Harrison at Shepherds.
Rev. DR. Mccullough, pastor of the Baptist
| Church, is taking his vacation on the INSTALL
ment plan, and on Friday will leave for brief
outing at his father-in-law's homestead, Wood
| lawn, near Mount Vernon. Woodlawn was once
| part Of the Washington estate.
| Miss Mamie Stevens of Baltimore Is a guest
| Of Mrs. Clara Williamson Of Jackson street.
Miss BERTHE Evans and Miss Martha Evans are
guests OF Miss Lizzie Watson.
Miss Annie Smith leaves Monday for q vaca-
| ton Of one month in lower Maryland.
The Bicycle Club meets Thursday night at
| the residence of President Maurice Hsines on
| Harrison street. and after the transaction of
business will take run through the adjacent
| country.
The Messer Quartet had reunion last night
| at the home of Prof B. E. Messer.
James Z. Berry Of the Government Hospital
| for the Insane has been granted leave. AIRS
Berry left today ut noon for a stay Of two weeks
| with friends in Montgomery county, Md.
| Mr.. Lennie w. Bates of the Anacostia railway
| Office resigned this morning.
Anacostia Tent 1873, l. o. r., met last night at
Masonic Temple and conferred one degree.
| Speeches were made by Brothers James T.
| Harrison, james II. Goddard, s. r. Mundell
and George shoemaker, 81. Mrs. J. W. BARLEY
| sang.
Mr.. Benoni Milstead is sick.
DR.. Barry has returned from Massachusetts,
We HAVE taken stock and culled out 200 suits
that now 60 for $3.50. 4. b BARxuN Co.,
/ OIL Pa aye-Adrf