Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-23
GEORGETOWN.
Live Topics Of lnterest From the section
Across the Greek.


Live Topics Of Inserest From the section
Across the Creek.
George c. Whiting Lodge, No. q, snter-
tanned last night at . concert, supper ana
dance, and host Of the MEMBER friends en-
joyed the hospitality of the order. The
musical part Of the program, which was
highly appreciated, included selections BY an
orchestra; the Apollo Quartet, consisting Of
Messrs. Pierson, Penny. Atkinson, Spencer;
piano selections by Miss Beatrice V. Graham;
cornet solo. Or. Chss T. Lindsey; recisations
by Mr.. @. n. winslow; vocal solo. Mr. Arthur
E. Middleton and Mr.. Benz Judson-
On the rendering Of the last number NJ W.
@. NJ s. c. Williamson, assembled the platform
and after explaining why such a thing was done
F. X. Appleby with . magnificent jewel. The
recipient in q speech that n first Was full Of
appreciation Of the honor done him and then
bright and snappy thanked the members OF the
lodge and the gentleman who represented them.
Mr.. Frank Tennyson Was chairman of the
chairman of the reception committee, and
when the dance began Mr.. Geo. Won Dschen-
hansen officiated as chairman Of the floor COM
mittee.
The officers Of the lodge are as follows: Frank
p. Davis. W. NJ; Jas. I. Gresves, s W; Theo.
]. King, ]. W.; Jas p. Wallace. Sec; Samuel
C. Palmer. treas; VIM. p. Hess. S. D.; c. y.
Somerville. J. D.; John Riley, tiler.
Among those present were Messrs. Saml c.
Palmer, J. H. Parkhurst. c. H. Bradley. W. L.
Weaver, F. B. Weaver. W. X. Griffin. II. c.
Craig. r. L. Middleton, A. b. Jackson. T. +.
Dryer. T. McCobb. DR.. J. F. r. Appleby, Chas
Fletcher. W. A. Cunningham. b. p. Craig,
Harry l.. Myers, c. W. Cornwell DIR. Becker,
H. Becker. DIR. Chappell. DR.. shekell, +. W.
Duvall. b Nordlinger. W. P. Hess. R. NJ.
Ninnis, C. II. Graham, W. II. Lang.
DIR. Linsday, Fred. N. somerville,
Mr.. Jas. S. Hays. B. sinscheimer. Mr.. j. II.
Schultze, U. Tenuyson, A J. Hampton, Geo.
Freeman. NJ. Hoffman, j. I. Greaves, F. s.
Davis and Mrs. Robert Butler. Mrs Storch. the
Misses Storch. Mrs. Lich y, Miss Graham, Mrs
Schnltze, Miss Becker, the Misses Birch, Mrs.
Walter Weaver, Mrs. Il. l. Mid
dleton. Miss Jackson. Mrs Knott,
Mrs H. C. Craig Mrs. Fred Somerville. the
Misses Turkenton, Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Bsrbarin,
the Misses Heuppell, Mrs. Tcnnyson. Ms.
Lampson. Mrs. Burton. Miss Delzel, Miss Sem
melbower, Miss Muritz, Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Fem
wick, Miss Parkhurst Mrs Il. W. Darby. Mrs.
Hays, Mrs. Sinscheimer. Maurice Snscheimer,
Miss Mamie Moore. Miss Graham, Miss Stewart
and Mrs. Parkhurst
AGAINST THE ROCK CREEK NUISANCE.
DR.. Richie is one Of the best-known men in
Georgetown in connection with the Rock creek
piOoiem vi tuiiles GEORGETOWN
this Is the most momentous The doctor de-
clares that il is an impeachment to trade q men,
ace to health and brake on the progress Of
the town. Rock creek is the principal barrier
to the unity of the District. Washington and
Georgetown can hardly ever become a municipal
unit with this geographical obstacle intercept
ing communication and isolating Georgetown
The existence of Rock creek is popularity recog-
nized a mistake The creek was all right as
nature designed it. but with a city on either
side and tons of sewage emptying into il a
change has become imperative. Congress has
never shown too great generosity toward this
section of this District and 1 fear" continued
the doctor, that the costly remedies prescribed
for Rock creek by United States engineers
will scare of legislation. The latest
plan projected is entirely satisfactory TO
Georgetown, only the estimate demands such a
lavish appropriation that the plan will not be
acted on. We appreciate the plans Of army en-
gineers in this matter, but what We want is
some feasible. practical and comparativev in
expensive scheme which will put Rock creek
from the mill TO the N street bridge completely
out OF sight. There a good many historic
incidents associated with this sewer
but We want cleanliness, health. good
order and progress instead of train
OF semi sentimental memories Rock creek ia
q nuisance and should be proceeded against
accordingly. Those who oppose this i'm
provement are looking at il with the binocular
vision of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
have in mind just now" said the Doctor as he
pounded the table TO add emphasis to his re-
marks, "a scheme that appears to be feasible
and that will fit the case. L believe that the
desired end might be attained by strengthening
the creek at the Z street bend by tunneling
| the Metropolitan railroad property aad then
building retaining wall along either side of
the creek. Then deepen the channel and the
walls acting as a compress on the stream would
produce a current that would be a self-acting
| cleanser The crack MIGHT eha,, he Id
| with iron and roadway made along it.
But We are not particular about the medicine
SO we get cure. Rock creek must CO. As
soon as this is done. Georgetown will lose Its
Individuality and be merged into Washington.
want TO see this. Progress can't get a fair
show show where provincialism rules
THE CHEVY CHASE MEET
The Chevy Chase meet yesterday Was at
Brightwood and from that place to the club
house. at the head Of Connecticut. avenue, the
hunt extended. Geo. W. Ryder was as usual
the master of hounds, seventeen Of the keen
scented animals participating in the run.
The hveliest interest was taken in the
hunt by large crowd OF spectators.
among whom were many OF the fairest
| representatives of the elite. The kill
After an hour and a half of spirited riding
was made in the pasture below the club house
Among those who followed the hounds were
| Ford Thompson. jr., Harvey L. Page. Phil
Brown. p Evans W. p Metcalf, W. ID. Rudy,
NJ. Ramsdell, II. A. CASTELAR,, Farley veale. Dom
Balling. DIR. A. Snyder, ]. L. Davidson. DIR. L
| S. Hill and Chas Stone.
| TRAFFIC on THE CANAL.
The following boats and masters left Cum
berland yesterday for this port with coal con-
signed to Asrew Il Co., Meredith. windship
Company and Steffer & Pindlary: Samuel
Henry, Capt W. H. Patton; Watensville. J. ".
Patton; Lewis McComas. II. Olphin; Judge
McComas, W. Gloss; Consolidation No. l6, Capt
S. Spang; Consolidation No. Ill Capt. J. John
son; Consolidation No. z, Capt. J. Dixon: Con-
solidstion No. 5, Capt. S. Cross; Consolidation
No. 1872. CaptW. Hammond: Geo. A. Hopperan,
Capt L. Singer. Reports from points along
the canal indicate that a large feet is approach
ing.
JOE BATEMAN's POSSIBLE FUTURE.
Joe Bateman disclaIms the title of pugilist
and declares that he is only an amateur oxer
Overtures have been made him to enter the
prize ring and he is seriously considering them.
Several prominent local sporting men have
volunteered to back him, and il Joe does con-
clude to put on his pillows for cash he will have
substantial support All who have seen him
fight say that he is q wonder and
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