Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-06
GEORGETOWN.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE POOR.

For the benefit Of the poor of all denomina-
tions the Ladies Of Charity will hold supper
tonight at Forrest Hall, which promises to be
more fully attended than any that has ever
been given for this worthy object. The hall
has already been prettily draped with bunting
and decorated with flowers, which will add
much to the inviting aspect of the laden tables
Six o'clock will find Mrs. J. r. O'Neale presid-
ing at the supper table. with Mrs. Hines for an
assistant, Mrs. Than and Miss Young Mt the
confectionery booth and Mrs. Mitchell and Miss
Simpson at the variety stand. Among the others
who will take active part in the affair are
Mrs. NJ. A. MCGOWAN, Mrs. Lyddane and the
Misses Lyddane.
THE CYCLISTS SMOKER.
With care and decorum ostracized and light
heartedness and jollity reigning in their stead
there was nothing last night to hamper the
fun of the Georgetown cyclists when they
gathered in Odd Fellows Hall TO enjoy their
first smoker. Invitations to the number Of 1875
had been sent out by the club and It's safe to
cay that not one of the invited failed to show
up. Az soon as Mr.. Geo ". Cook opened the
entertainment with speech crowded with
choice welcoming expressions the good time be-
gan and until midnight songs were sung, dancing
INDUCED in, stories spun clever remarks made
coffee drank, cigars smoked, pipes dipped and
club yells given. The literary part Of the pro-
gram which Mr.. Tom Stearn had attended to
In manner that was highly pleasing to all
was ably presented by Mr.. r. Clinton Balinger,
who recited capitally How to Eat an Opos-
sum" and "He Believed in Temperance" Mr.
Talbot o. Pulizzi, who touchingly told the
story of i" 'Ostier Joe;" President Guy v Col
Inns, who gave the changing scene in ''pr. Je-
kyl and Mr.. Hyde" with splendid effect and in
imitation of the climax of melodrama Mr.
Robert Lowe. who recited Approximately BE
fore the Show Windows" Mr.. BENZ. Hunt, who
rendered instrumental selections; Mr.. Tom
Cole, who danced: MIR. McRae. who PLAYED the
banjo, and Mr.. Charlie West who sang comic
songs, with the audience as a chorus.
WILL ERECT HALL NEXT YEAR.
The Grand United Order OF Odd Fellows of
this place assembled last evening at the First
Baptist Church and subscribed Literally toward
fund that is to be devoted to the building of
hall. committee of ladies representing the
Auxiliary Club, No. q of which Mrs. Margaret
Leayenberry is president. presented 800 to the
building committee to aid in the construction
of the hall, which is to be begun early next
year. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Sandy
Alexander. Rev. d. Ct. Hill. the District master,
d. b. Webster and Mr.. James L. Turner. Mu-
Sic was furnished by the church choir.
FOR THE MITE SOCIETY.
For the benefit Of the Mite Society a literary
program Of appropriateness and excellence was
presented last night at the Congress Street NJ
P. Church Among the renditions were 1.-THE
Burial of Sir John Moore" and "Gaffer Gray"
both Of which were excellently given by MI. I. o.
PulizI Then came solos, duets duartets and
other features, which also were generously
treated by the assemblage. The affair was an
unusual success, both artistlcally and fnan-
cially.
THE CATTLE MARKET.
At the Arlington stock yards yesterday IS cat
tie were up and sold to butchers: Best, 41c. to
419c.; good, $40. to 4c.; medium, &c. to SIC;
common. &c. to 21fc. 275 sheep and lambs.
Lambs, SC. to &C.; sheep. 2l,c to 414c.; calves,
SC. to &c. 10 cows and calves. $50 to $50.
Market fair.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
At Masonic Hall last night the annual cleo
ton of officers for Potomac Lodge, No. 5. +. A.
A. NJ. held and the following were in
stalled: Chas. W. Cornwel W. NJ; Thos. W.
Brinkman, s. W.; W. S. waddey J. W; Frank
Thomas, secretary. and W. Nordlinger, treas
nrer. The installation was conducted by
Worshipful Master Geo. Fritch.
NOTES.
Henry Marcy, young employe of the Po-
tomac Stone Company, was struck on the leg a
day or two sgo while working at the quarry
and the limb broken near the ankle.
c. H. Tickling has sold to c. NJ. and F. W.
Emrichs for S7,400 part of lot 46 in square go
This is the old Richard P. Jacks, IN property on
| L street at the corner of Warehouse alley,
which Mr.. Tickling purchased some weeks ago
from the heirs.
One Of the most enjoyable dances Of the sea-
son was that given at Linthicum Hall last night
by the Misses Ball. Over 100 OF Georgetowns
most popular bellies and gallant beaux were
present. and the dainty toilets of the former,
| coupled with the delightful music rendered.
charmed both the eye and ear. The dance con-
tinued until about - o'clock