Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-27

.e Of The Evening Star.

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
LAUREL. Nd, Aug. "a. 1892.
The Academy Of Music, this place. was
crowded last evening with members and friends
Of Beacon Council, No. %, Junior Order Of United
American Mechanics, the occasion being an en-
tertainment given by the local members Of that
society in celebration Of their first anniversary.
The hall was profusely and tastefully decorated
with the national colors. Seated upon the stage
were Master OF Ceremonies s. P. Keller of Laurel,
the Rev. Mr.. Murphy, pastor Of the Cenetary
roll Of Baltimore, the Messrs. John r. Boblits
past national councillor; E. F. Boblits, r. H.
Latham, N H. Kemp, NJ. N. Gambrill, all Of
Golden Rule Council, No. 6, Junior Order Of
Baltimore, and the members Of the Laurel Con-
cert Band, comprising II. W. Thies, leader and
solo cornet; j. b. Simmons, solo cornet; g. o.
Davidson, clarionet; VIM. Owens, jr., E clar-
ionet; E. s. Gray, first bass cornet; J. Gray,
second bass cornet; W. 7. Jones, third bass
cornet; f. Thies, solo alto; L. Nichols, first alto;
d. Lester, second alto; W. Kaiser, trombone;
H. Morrison, trombone; J. shipley, second
line, bass; G. Morrison, second bass;
W. d. Biggs, third bass; John Federline,
bass drum; ]. NJ. Williams, sids drum,
and L. Browning, cymbals. The band
opened the exercises with spirited selection,
after which Mrs. Murphy favored the audience
with a chsrmingly rendered vocal selection.
Rev. DIR. d. II. Carroll was then introduced and
discussed the objects and benefits of the organ
ization. The other speakers were Past National
Councillor John r. Boblits of Baltimore Rev.
Mr.. Murphy and Mr.. N. II. Kepm. A cornet
solo, I'm Old Madrid" by H. ". Thies was well
received, as was also vocal solo, when the
Flowing Tide Comes In" by Miss Nettie Col
lently, as did also Mrs. George Baldwin. The
Laural Band rendered choice selections at in
tervals throughout the program. The enter
tainment closed with benediction by the Rev.
Mr.. Murphy. The reception committee con-
sisted OF W. D. Biggs. chairman; F. NJ. Miller,
P. W. Baldwin. Jos. Davidson and Chas Young.
The ushers were Messrs. NJ. L. Lucas, John
Fatrall, Frank Dorsey and B. w. Leamon.
After the entertainment closed those who took
part in the concert we've invited to the dining
hall. where tempting repast was served. The
officers OF this organization are: Geo. o. David
son, councillor; F. NJ. Miller, vice councillor;
W. D. Biggs, secretary; P. Baldwin, assistant
secretary; Jos. Federline, treasurer; Jos. Ship
ley, warden; Eos. b. Simmons, conductor; Jno.
Dorsey. j. P. c.; Jos. Davidson, outside senti-
mel; John Phair. inside sentinel
About clock this morning burglars forced
an entrance through the b ,ck window of the
lumber establishment of Mr. C. F. schafYer.
near the depot. Fortunately the money mad all
been taken out Of the safe and they got nothing
for the trouble which they took to blow open
the safe and completely ruin 1t. No cline as to
the intruders can be found. The night providers
then visited the tool house Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad and stole a quantity Of tools
therefrom.
The marriage of Mr.. Samuel Beall and Miss
Olive Bendz, both ofBeltsville, is announced to
take place on Thursday next at Beltsville in the
st. Johns Episcopal Church Of that place The
officiating clergyman will be Rev. VIM Dudley.
The ushers will be Messrs Lawrence Cassard,
Somertield Hall, Walter Bend?, brother of Miss
Bendz, and Mr.. H. B. Leech. The ceremony
will be performed at $50 in the afternoon.
Mr.. A. N. Young. accompanied by his young
bride, has returned to this town and will make
1t their future home. They have been on their
bridal tour, visiting Denver, Pixies Peak, Gar
den of the Gods, Colorado, and other places of
interest.
Last night not single lamp was lighted after
10 o'clock.
Mr.. s. G. Townsend. collector Of taxes for
this county, has given notice that he will re-
ceive taxes Z: the following times and places:
In Laurel district on Monday, September S,
1892, at Milsteads Hotel; in Evansville district
on Tuesday, September 6, 1892, at Branchyile;
in Bladensburg district on Wednesday. Septem-
Der Z, 1892, at Coldenstroths Hotel; in WASH
ington, D. c.. on Monday, Tuesday. Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, September H. 10,
IA. Is and 16, at the store of William F. Clark
d Co., successors to John Z. Baker Co., Lou
isiana avenue.