Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-02
ANAOosTIA.
A CAT DANCING PARTY.

oAY DANCING PARTY.
One Of the gayest dancing parties Of the sea-
son was given last evening at the residence Of
Miss Mamie Hartisan. Those present were
Misses Nellie Grace, Josie Mccarthy, lara Bald
sas Emma KATIE ssr julia Mssss Nss
Lizzie Fox, Mrs. J. B. Pitcher, DR.. J. J.
Slsttery, E. J. slattery, DR.. T. H. swee-
ney, William Hudson. r. A. Drury, P. J. Drury,
D. Shay, John O'Day, Paul J. Brennon, P. J.
Nee, Thomas J. Grogan and Richard J. Harti-
gan. Mazullu's orchestra furnished the music.
Supper was served at II o'clock.
DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PARTY.
A delightful surprise party was accorded Mr..
VIM. O'Honlon on Monday evening ct the resi-
dencs of Mrs. H. Cross. The parlors were
decorated with palms and flowers. Miss Addie
Entwisle, assisted by Matte Sherrer, poured
chocolate. instrumental music was rendered
by Prof. Ryle. Dancing was INDUCED in till
late. Those present were Misses Mamie Herb
lin. Emma Molere, Katie Barron. Mamie Dixon
Jessie Carter, Flora Patterson, Messrs. Clar-
ence Dixon, Bert Clark, Frank Emo, Jilson Ent-
whsle. V. Cross, Joseph Janzach, Charles Emf
wisle, IT,, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Entwisle, Mrs.
Gordon and others.
CHURCH ofY1cERs ELECTED.
The annual election Of vestrymen held Mon
day evening at Emmanuel Church resulted as
follows: Barnabas Bryan, ]. W. Tolson, Judge
n. r. Harnish, Col A. B. Frisbie, James c.
Goddard, Dr. J. Stewart Harrison, James E.
mr.. Goddard were chosen wardens, DR.. Harri-
son registrar and Mr.. Bryan treasurer.
THE ANAcosrIA MILITIA.
The Anacostia Cadets met in regular session
last evening at the residence Of Private Edgar
Williamson, with the following members pres
emit: A lew, H. Kelly, A. Emo, Charles En-
twlsle, George Wright, Leo Gertman, l. Lyles
NJ. Fillius, William Pyles, Thomas Leonard, NJ
Arnold, Edward Frisbie, P. Heating and Charles
stangier Mr.. William Fisher, late captain
company A, High School Cadets, acted as drill
master. The next meeting will be held at the
home OF Private Percy Heating.
Inc Anacostla Zouaves met last evening at
the residence Of Howard Peck. Bruce Allen
was elected captain; William King, first lieuten-
ant; Howard Peck, second lieutenant; James
Bowen, first sergeant; Deed Pitcher, first cor
poral; Claud Allen, second corporal 1t was
agreed 70 meet next at the homo of Lieut..
King.
LECTURE ON THE PILaRN's PROGRESS
Rev. Adam Chambers, late pastor of the Eliz-
abeth On. J.) Baptist Church, lectured last
night at the Baptist Church on pilgrim
Progress" The lecturer impersonated the
characters of Christian, Apoliyon, Giant De-
spair, Atheist, &C., illustrating the discourse
with oil paintings depicting Christians progress.
Gate. The entertainment was unique, graphic
and largely attended.
PERSONAL.
Miss Brown Of Boston is the guest Of Dr. and
Mrs. Drew of st. Elizabeth.
Mrs. Ida Paine of Connellsville, Pa, who has
been visiting Mrs. Watson Karr Of Maple
avenue, has returned home.
Miss Gertie Mangum is visiting Miss Annie
Smith.
Mrs Hannah Murray Of Belleville. NJ, is
being entertainedby Judge and Mrs Armstrong.
Father G. w. Currier Of Boston has returned
after brief sojourn at st. Teresa's Rectory.
George NJ. Brewer of Medina Orleans county,
MY, is stopping with Capt Pitcher of jackson
Bryan Downey, who was injured by falling
from scaffold, is improving slowly.
Following Is q list of the latest sufferers from
the grip: G. W. King, Mr.. Griffith, Mrs. Peck,
DIR. Turner Torrey, Miss Nellie Petty, Miss
Maud Stangier, George Gertman, Charles
Scherzer, Mrs. Smith Of Fillmore street and
Emma Bruce. Dr.. Watson is authority for the
statement that the malady is increasing
Anacostia Commandery, United Order Of the
Golden Cross, met last night.