Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-14
GEoReErowN.
A PLEASANT OCCASION.

PLEASANT OCCASION.
At the residence Of Mr.. A. Lee Lowe, 1910
street, number of young ladies and gentle
men assembled last night for the purpose of
meeting Miss Gertrude Drane. After the
formalities had been gone through with . must
cal and literary program Of much excellence
was rendered. Among the selections were the
quarrel scene from "Julius Cesar" Mr.. P.
Allen Hall representing Brutus and Mr.. T. o.
Pulizzi. Cdssi,fs; Mercutio's description; Of
Queen Nab from "Romeo and Juliet by Mr..
J. Travis Cocker. ''The Ship Of Faith - '"Ostler
Joe, "Pyramus and Thisbe." Romance Of a
Hammock, The Lost String" Waitman Bar
bers "Thy Name" and Homer Green's Path
way of Gold" A selection from ''Robin Hood
was given by Miss Lucy McKim. When the
literary program was over supper was served.
Those present were Miss Drhne, Miss Jennie
McKim, Miss Bertha Moore. Miss Rosa Moore,
Miss Lulu Cox, Miss Nan Kinsinger Miss Phebe
Ross. Miss Blanche Pulizzi. Miss Lucy McKim,
Mrs. Drane, Mr.. J. Travis Cocker, Mr.. T. o.
Pulizzi, Mr.. Robert Cox, Mr.. A. Lee Lowe, Mr.
p. Allen Hail and Mr.. P. ". Lowe.
AN ODD FELLOWS ANNIvERsARY.
Past Grand Council No. "A, G. U. O. Odd
Fellows, celebrated their thirteenth anniversary
last night at their hall on 18th street. After
routine business had been transacted the wives
and daughters Of the members Of the council
were ushered in the dining room, where table
was spread for seventy. During the course
OF the evening addresses were delivered by NJ
V. P. John Walker NJ. V. P. Samuel Watson
and p. G. M. James l.. Turner. Mr.. John W.
Lee presided.
TWO WEDDINGS.
At $50 last evening in the parsonage Of
Trinity Catholic Church Mr.. Harry Hilleary
and Miss Laura Serrin, both of this place, were
united in marriage by the Rev. Father Rocco
fort. Among the relatives and most intimate
FIR nj fam Ily vUh nit fhao
mony was Mrs. Mary Hilleary grandmother Of
the groom, who is now in her eightieth year.
Immediately after the ceremony the happy
couple drove to the residence of the groom's
father. where a reception was held.
Miss Maria Mercer Johns. daughter of Mr..
Johr b. Johns of this place, and Mr.. Julian
McShane of Baltimore were yesterday united
in marriage. The service of both the Catholic
and Episcopal church was read the former ut
the parsonage of st. Luke in the forenoon and
the latter at the brides residence, 1856 3lst
street, last night. Father Mackin performed
the first ceremony and Rev. DR.. Nelson of the
Virginia Theological Seminary the latter.
SUCCESSFUL BALL.
At Linthicum Hall last night tine Georgetown
Hibernian Society gave their annual ball, and
as usual it was a great success. Up until
o'clock the dance reigned. Those who had
charge OF the affair were Mr.. p. Mcmahon,
master of ceremonies; Mr. J. T. Custard. ballet
master; Messrs. J. w. A. Carroll Patrick
Dugan. William Lishear, Geo. Wilson, John
MCGOWAN and J. H. Thompson. floor managers,
and Messrs. Walter Crouch, J. T. O'Bren. J.
j. J. Gilhooley, Thomas Bateman
and NJ Flaherty, who composed the reception
committee.
THE CATTLE MARKET.
At the Arlington stock yards Monday some
few cattle were offered and sold as follows:
Best, to 514c.; good, AZ to &C.; medium, 80
Lambs, to 61sc. Calves, 5 to 61ac. Ten cows
and calves sold from $40 to S45. Market good,
CUSTOM HOUSE ENTRIES.
The statement Of entries received at the
Georgetown custom house during the week
ending February II is as follows: Silk clothing,
81 .668; printed matter, 81 1854: glass ware, S57;
linen cloth, S4.907; cotton shirting, S74 straw
hats, S13; furniture, S201; wool CLOTH S504;
miscellaneous articles, s29. Total, $S,5s7.
At the 18th monthly meeting of the Citizens
Equitable Building Association held at their
hall last night. corner 3lst and NJ Streets "a, 996
was sold. being twenty-six shares. at an average
OF about 1892 per share. Also thirty shares Of
the first series withdrawn at the stock rate
value.
At the Potomac boat house last night q
charming little dance WAS given. Messrs. A. Z.
Williams. Joseph Oliver. George Won Dachen-
hansen and c. W. Cornwell having the affair in
charge. About fifty couples were present and
until IL o'clock highly enjoyed themselves.
Prof. A. l.. Ogle's orchestra furnished the
music.