The Critic and record., 1891-04-25
WEST WASHINGTON.


To keep pace with the many improve
ments being made in this section and the
consequent increased demand on their
works the Georgetown Gaslight Company
are making large additions to their plant
in the shape of another large telescope
gasholder, after the latest patterns, and
several new retorts, which President John
Lutch states will double the capacity for
producing gas. They will also enlarge
years supply of coal. The entire cost
will be from $4,000 to $4,000.
The superintendent of the Georgetown
Gaslight Company, Captain J. d. Cathel,
has been i'll for some days and compelled
to renihin home.
For the benefit of those who are fond of
sport with rod and reel it can be stated on
the authority of Mr.. Charles Smith, Mr..
James Gallagher and Mr.. Thomas King
that the fish are biting freely which state
ment is substantiated by the fact that they
brought back thirty-one bass, none of
which weighed less than n pound and
half, from their last excursion to Great
Falls.
The number of distinguished expert fish
ermen of Washington to be seen at Great
Falls is increasing. Among those at the
Falls yesterday were DR.. Goldsborough,
Mr.. Joe Hunter, Mr.. Sanders, Mr.. De
monet, the confectioner, and Mr.. Duckett,
the druggist.
The old Columbia Mills were sold at
auction yesterday for $40, 800. Dr. l.. w.
Richie and l.. A. Littleiield were the pur-
chasers.
At the regular meeting of Georgetown
Council, No. 997, American Legion, lfeld
last evening, the officers of the Grand
Council were present to make the quar-
teTly visitation and examination of the
affairs of the council. The grand COM
mander complimented the council upon
its excellent corps of officers, and the
prompt manner in which its business is
conducted. Two applications for mem
bership were received from gentlemen
who are prominent business men. A ban
| quet was served and addresses were made
| by Past Grand Commander VIM. Thomas,
Grand Commander Il. S. Metcalf, Grand
Secretary Charles II. Willis, Grand Guide
W. Il. Taylor, Grand Warden George II.
! Dunster, Past Commander William II.
| Gibbons, Past Commander DR.. Clifton
Mayfeld, Grand Orator i. G. Potts, Past
Commander William V. Lewis and Com
| mander James 5. Hays. Past Commander
| Henry q. Wagner was chairman of the
banquet committee, and to him are due
| the thanks of the council for the even
| ing's pleasant entertainment.
Hudson Tent, No. II, Junior order of
Rechabites of Georgetown, paid fraternal
visit to the Cammack Tent at Baum's Hall,
| Fourth and East Capitol streets, last night
| in charge of l.. G.. r. and Counsellor X.
| w. Johnson. There were thirty-one
members representing Hudson Tent.
| This tent is making about the best show
| ing of any young organization that has
| ever started in this city. After an ex-
| istence Of only five weeks, it now has
membership Of sixty-three energetic
boys who are doing good work in their
| cause.
The members of Heber Tent, No. 10,
| Junior Order of Rechabites, are getting
uniforms and will be ready for the grand
| parade which will take place on the 30th
of May.
Fisherman Simmons reports o, 600 her
| ring, few shad, and some extra large
German carp as the catch landed at Rays
| Docks this morning. He states that thC
cold wafer from recent rain storms in the
mountains will drive large percentage
of the fish down the river for day or so