Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-05
ANACOsTIA.
TWO SURPRISE PARTIES.

large number of the bellies and beaux Of
Hillsdale met last night at the residence Of
Miss Lille Diggs. Here they organized them
selves into a surprise party and waited on Miss
Sophia Webb of Howard avenue. The leading
spirits in the affair were Miss Digss, Miss Crook
and Miss Simpson. 1t was jolly and informal
The girls never looked prettier Several hours
were danced away. music rendered and refresh
ments served. The merry makers were Miss
Lizzie Banks, Miss Nellie Banks. Miss Maria
Bryant. Miss Agnes B. Crook, Miss Florence
Eleazer. Miss Emma Edelin,, Miss Lille Diggs,
Miss Emma Green, Miss Josephine Gillem,
Miss Adelaide Jones, Miss Katie Jones, Miss
Fannie johnson, Miss Jennie Simpson. Miss
BERTHE Simpson, Messrs. c. W. Davis, George
Bell, Charles Edelin,, Ernest Edelin,, Robert
johnson, Samuel Lucas. George Tabs, James
Wilkinson and Robert Webb.
Miss Maggie Conner of East Washington
was delightfully."- surprised last evening by
played ami the time made gay with song and
story. In the ranks of the visiting host were
Miss Mary Dorsey Miss Blanche Griffith, Miss
Annie Vermillion, Miss Annie Simpson, Miss
Jessie Darling. Miss Grace Allen, Miss Annie
Green. Miss Lizzie Watson Miss Lizzie Wood
Miss Lottie Little, Messrs. Charles Tolson,
Arthur Emo, Henry Kelly. Milton Fillius,
Frank Dony, Maurice Haines, Warren Tolson,
Maurice Arnold and Joseph King.
FOR THE Pooh OF ANAcosTIA
Anacostin, though fourishing, embraces in
her population many needy folks. Cases of
restitution are coming to light just now with
unusual frequency. Applications are daily re-
ceived by the police and the charitable organi-
cations are busy. Rev. Charles Warren Currier
Of Boston. the eminent prelate lectures at ST.
Teresa's Church Sunday night for the benefit
of the poor. His theme will be what Catho-
lies Do Not Believe" The proceeds will be
Hahn Of =,
Conference of the Society of st. Vincent de
Paul. The question of creed will not figure in
the distribution OF the funds. The Catholic
Club Of East Washington will attend in q body
and St. Peters Conference will be well repre-
sented.
UNRULY PASSENGERS PUT OFF.
Short car No. 6 Of the Anacostia railroad had
shaking up on q late trip Wednesday night.
When near the canal in South Washington three
burly negroes boarded the car. They we're
inebriated, refused payment Of fare and grew
abusive. Conductor L. A. Everett, from st.
Mary's county, Nd. invited the men to take a
walk. This they objected to. Everett collared
the one nearest the rear dash and assisted him
to the street. His companions took his part
and Driver Phil Padgett appeared on the scene
with switch nook and Everett converted the
brake handle into club. few blows were
exchanged. the difficulty was settled and No. 6
continued its way with the passengers.
NOTES.
Saint Teresas Branch, No. 691, Catholic
Knights of America, met last night at the Office
of Secretary George H. Gray. President
Charles Kirby occupied the chair. Only rou.
tine business was transacted.
Miss Coric Etzler of the Anacostia post Office
is sufficiently recovered to resume her duties.
Mrs. B. E. Messer OF Anacostia Heights il
convalescing.
De-, Z
Of the Baptist Church" was made to read, in
last nights STAR, service OF tho Baptist
Church" materially changing the sense Of the
paragraph.