Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-09
GEORGETOWN.
DEATH OF IaAIAH L pAI

DEATH OF ISAIAH L. PARKHURsr.
Mr.. Isaiah L. Parkhurst, who, for twenty-f
years, was deputy collector Of customs for this
port, died this morning at O clock. the imme-
date cause being congestion of the brain. The
sad news became quickly known and all over
town the sincerest regrets are expressed. On
Sunday afternoon the funeral will take place
from the residence of the deceased, 2S0S Gay
street, and the Interment will be made at Oak
Hill.
AN OUTDOOR rAFFY PICNIC.
A party Of young ladies and gentlemen
Wednesday. in the college woods, gave what
might be called an outdoor taffy pull. Start
ing from town with gallon of molasses and
other things necessary to the affair they en-
camped In pleasant place and built a fire.
Then all hands went out under the hickory nut
trees and gathered great piles of squirrel fruit,
cracked 1t and while the molasses sputtered
and slowly assumed the appearance of taffy the
Kernels were picked and dropped into the hot
pan: When the taffy was done and pulled a
cloth was spread and a splendid dinner set the
hardened molasses being eaten for dessert. A
pleasant time was had sill round and the picnic
will be repeated at an early date.
REV. MR.. TONGUES CHANGE.
The congregation Of Grace Church is about to
suffer what they consider severe loss For some
time the Rev. Thomas o. Tongue has been their
rector and during his continuance in office has
done everything to make his parishioncrs take
pride in their church. That they have APP
preclated his efforts is proven now by the many
regrets expressed at his acceptance of call to
Christ Church OH the Island. Mr.. Tongue has
rendered his resignation rector Of Grace
church, to take effect on the first of Novem-
vember. His successor has not yet been ap-
pointed, but there is some talk of putting q
deacon In charge of the church.
TO AID POOR LITTLE CRIPPLE.
Clarence Hughes, poor little Georgetown
cripple, is rejoicing in the fact that tonight at
Seminary Hall an entertainment is to be given
for his sole benefit. Some charitable ladies',
seeing what difficulty Clarence has in get
ting along on a pair of old crutches Che
having no power over his lower limbs), have
put their heads and hearts together and de-
clded to give him a benefit, the proceeds to be
used In purchasing an armed roller chair, that
he may 60 about the streets at will with all
possible comfort. Some talented people have
volunteered their services for the occasion and
all who attend the entertainment will both en-
JOY themselves and help along q very worthy
object.
Mr.. r. G. Mann of Prospect avenue fell out
OF hay loft yesterday and injured himself
about the head.
A team belonging to Mr.. JOS Pearson and
driven by colored man collided last evening
with the grocery wagon of c. W. Cornwell on
SD street and caused the downfall OF the
groceryman's horse.
Mr.. Robt. Dodge of the C. A. C. left this
morning for New York, where he will take part
in the Manhattan field sports to be held tomor-
row. The seventy-fye yards, quarter of mile
and half mile race will be contested for.
Little Prof. O'Neil, the Columbia's famous
trackmaster, who is a great admirer OF Mr.
Dodge. states that he has no doubt but that
the Columbia man will return home with at
least two medals.