Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-06
EVANSVILLE.
HYATrsv1LLr, Nd, July &. 1892.

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Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
The single tax system still forms the princi.
pal topic Of conversation in this town. The
majority of taxpayers appear to be opposed to
the measure, and there will be lively times al
the meeting tomorrow evening, which is called
for the purpose Of protesting against the order
Of the commissioners. Mr. jackson H. Raj
ston, the president Of the board, said to The
knew he was single tax man when they
elected him and should not be surprised at hii
action in the matter. He will be present at the
meeting tomorrow evening.
The Hyattsville Base Ball Club played a picked
nine, under the management Of Mr.. Belt of the
this village and defeated it by Q score Of % ia
3. 1t also played the Carroll Institute Club in
the evening, beating 1t by q score Of SO to 4.
There were five errors made by the Hyattsville
club and thirty-three by the Carroll Institute.
Mr.. Louis g. Richardson Of the former team
did some excellent pitching.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. A. March have returned
from their bridal trip and are occupying the
groom's new residence.
Prof. George B. Pfeffer has left for West
wood and an extended trip to Charles and st.
Mary's counties
A delightful picnic for the benefit Of St. Je-
rome1s Catholic Church was given yesterday on
the spacious grounds Of Mr.. II. N Crutchett.
The lawn was handsomely decorated with flags
and bunting, and the following ladies were IN
charge Of the various tables: Mrs. r. E. White,
cake and lemonade; Mrs. J. 8. Mcfarland, con-
fectionery; Mrs. Geo. NJ. McDermott, sand.
wich; Mrs. Davies, lunch, and Mrs. Herman, ice
cream. Miss May Rogers and Laura Tricou.
dressed as gipsies, sold cigars. A merry-go-
round in the c. inter- Of the lawn was literally
patronized by the young people. Congressman
Barnes Compton was expected to deliver a
Fourth Of July Grafton, but was unable to be
present Sunday school gold medals for per-
Gallant and Leila Aman. and also a prize to
Miss Nina Williams. Dancing began in the
evening and continued until q late hour A
drawing for handsome gold watch took place
at midnight, No. being the successful ticket.
The attendance was large and included persons
of all denominations. About $3.50 was realized.
College Park Hall was brilliantly illuminated
and decorated with flowers, flags and bunting
last evening, the occasion being q delightful
dance given by Judge and Mrs. Murphy. Mas
ter Willie Newton, a lad of six and half years
Of age, recited several pieces for the entertain
ment of the guests and was literally applauded.
Punch and refreshments Of all kinds were
served. Among those present were Judge and
Mrs Murphy, Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. and
Miss Walton, Mrs. and Misses Dobbins, Mr.
and Miss Nesbit, Prof. and Mrs. Hurd, Prof.
and Mrs. Brunk, Mr.. and Mrs. Brinkley, Mrs.
hutchinson, Mrs. Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs. d. G.
Browning Mr. and Mrs John Thrie, Mrs. and
Misses Minoe, Mrs. and Miss Commins. Mrs.
and Miss johnson, Mrs. Fletcher, Mr.. and Mrs.
Darling, Mr.. and Miss Van Ness, Mr.. and Mrs
Newton, Mrs. Acker, Misses Calvert, Richard
son, Gelb, Reid, Orms, Smith and Johnson
Gen. Fitch, Lieut.. Nicholson, Prof. Pfefer
and Messrs. Lyons, Walton, Latimer, Fuller.
Torley, Holden, Appleton, Boaz and Exnicios.
Miss Sallie Weeks of Baltimore Is visiting her
cousin, Miss Julia Weeks, Of this place.
Mr.. Alvey Henderson Of Rockville has been
visiting the family Of DR.. c. A. Wells. II.