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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
High school Notes.

The Entire Nous Club of the Eastern High
School, gave another Of its pleasant and
entertaining social gatherings last night at
the residence of Miss George Barrett, 1926
N street northwest with nearly the entire
membership in attendance. Refreshments
were served. after which dancing was in
dulged in until a late hour Those present
were Misses Maud Acton, Clara Burroughs,
May Hughes, Alice Irwin, Louise Ennis,
Bessie Erly. Mabel and Susie Swingle, Jose
phine Weissmann. Bell Cox, Pearl Dillow,
Mary Michael, Virgie Galbreath. Katie Nc
Naught. Florence Dudley, Georgia Barrett
and Mamie Stuart and Messrs Robert Nc
Keldin, Archie Acton, John Clifford, Will
lam Cromwell, Bramwell Davis Deitus Ed
wards, Chester MCGOWAN, Robert Moser,
Glare Hillyer, Maj. Jack Heady, William
Newell, S. G. Foster and Earl Ambrose
Miss Bessie Erly will receive a number of
her young lady and gentlemen friends at
her residence on Capitol Hill this evening
There will be several class reunions this
evening the following classes to entertain
81 at the Down Town Club, 90 at the Ma
tional Hotel, and '32 at National Rifles
Armory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Protecting Orange Shfppers,

Several large orange growing firms in
Florida are under obligations to Inspector
Hollnberger Of the detective corps for pre-
venting alleged bogus commission mer-
chants from getting large shipments Of
fruit from their groves. AS heretofore
stated in The Star, the inspector has vainly
endeavored to nave the authorities secure
the enactment of law to prevent outside
merchants being swindled by bogus dealers
here and in the absence of such legislation
he adopted plan which has operated sue
cessfuiiy. The steamboat and railroad
companies were furnished list Of the al
legged fraudulent operators and when goods
are received for them the companies notify
Inspector Hollinberger by telephone. Then
the goods are held in the warehouse until
the firm that shipped them is notified by
telegraph and then they are turned over to
some reputable merchant. Thus far several
hundred boxes OF the fruit have been kept
out Of the hands of the alleged bogus deal
ers the last consignment having arrived
Yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

Dixey in "Adonis. Henry E. Dixey
made his reputation in 'Adonis'' and the
many revivals of that amusing burlesoue
have all been successful. There are lots Of
pretty girls. some gorgeous eostuming, at
tractive scenery and many bright songs and
good dances. Besides there will be several
novel specialties. Dixey's personal popularity
in this city is great and as he and his excel
lent company will be seen at Aibaugh's
next week 1t is expected that they will be
warmly greeted.
DIR. Bill. THAT laughable comedy, "Dr.
Bill" will open a weeks engagement at
Harris Bijou Theater next Monday. The
play is one of the most conspicuous of the
modern laughing successes. The merriment
flows fast and necessarily and DIR. BilP'
has this season. as well as previously, been
enjoying that prosperity which is So COM
plete a test of the entertaining qualities of
a theatrical attraction. a strong cast Is
promised Tor the production. Inere Is every
reason to believe that DIR. Bill will pre-
scribe very generally and successfully for
the blues during his weeks stay IN this
city.
kernan's Lyceum Theater-The Roger
Brothers Company OF Fun Makers, COM
prising thirty singers. dancers, comedians
and acrobatic stars, will be the attraction
at the Lyceum New Year week. The array
of artists is headed by the Roger Bros, Gus
and Max. the greatest of all Dutch come
dams. dancers and vocalists, followed by
the Nawns. Swift and Chase Harding and
All Sid, Speck Bros, James H. Cullen Frank
Reto. Annie Hart and the Garrisons The
performance will conclude with the Roger
Bros one-act absurdity. entitled Dutch
Heros.''
Wesley Chapel.-There will be a lecture
on The Worlds Columbian Exposition"
at wesley Chapel this evening, when there
will be large number of stereopticon views
of the great fair displayed, as well as an
interesting description Of the buildings, the
exhibits nd incidents connected with the
exposition.
The Messiah."-A large number of re-
served seats have already been sold for the
performance of the Messiah which will
be given by the Choral Society tomorrow
night at Convention Hall. Interest in this
presentation of the atorio seems to have
demand for reserved seats has been pretty
that ever participated in an oratorio in this
tablished reputation. The Baltimore SYM
phony Orchestra will perform the accom-
paniments, and Prof. Kaspar believes that
the public will recognize the efforts that the
Choral Society have made in the direction
Of cultivating a popular taste for the higher
forms of devotional music in substantial
patronage. Mr.. Daniel, the president of the
Chorals. says that the price of admission
has been placed within the reach of every
one, so that the charge heretofore made
that the hearing of oratorio was a luxury
that could only be afforded by the well-to-
do does not now hold good. He believes
that Convention Hall will be filled tomor-
row night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued by the
clerk Of the court to the following: Henry
A. Dean and Emma j. Simpson; Michael
j. McNulty and Katie Matthews; Frank
II. Youngs and Minnie l.. Zitsch; Joseph
Johnson and Nellie Macon; Daniel H.
Smith and Mamie l.. Thomas; r. d. Clagett
and Massa E. Phillips Of Loudoun county,
Va; VIM. T. Bolton and Alice Wood. both
Of Orange county, Va; Edward NJ. Hughes
Of Nelson county, Va, and Mary Horner Of
Augusta county, Va; Lucius Holly Of
Cairo. ILL.,, and Sarah V. Gaskin: E. H.
Bryant and Nellie Koontz, both of Virginia |;
L. E. Rector and Fannie NJ. Goodwin both
of Virginia; James A. McFarlane and Bes-
sic NJ. Hawley, both of Virginia; Francis
Scala and Katie Moosburg of Leesburg, Va !;
Carl G. Ingraham Of Allegheny Pa, and
Sadie c. johnson; Franklin c. jackson and
Triena Kreutzig; Elijah Elsey and Lucy
Ellen Gray; Walter Jones and Isabella
Digs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Metropolitan Sunday School.

The Sunday school room Of the Metro
poiitan NJ E. Church was packed full last
evening with happy children, parents and
teachers. the occasion being the annual
Christmas festival Of the Sunday school.
of which Mr.. Thomas H. Mckee is super
intendent. There were Christmas trees. lit
tie shepherds carrying their crooks" of
evergreen, little stars in white dresses,
Rotations, songs. etc. The program began
with 'Grandmas Dream" given by Miss
Edna Kingsman who. though a mite of few
years, shows unusual talent in Evolutionary
art. About sixty dollars In money and a
great quantity of provisions and clothing
had been collected for distribution among
the poor, but there was enough besides to
supply all the younger pupils with boxes
Of candy, and gifts from the trees were
distributed without discrimination among
both young and old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Death of Mrs. Lydia Boyd.

Mrs. Lydia Paxton Boyd, wife Of Mr.. Geo.
w. Boyd of the Pennsylvania railroad, who
died in Philadelphia Sunday after a
snort illness of pneumonia, was well
and favorably known in this city.
She was a schoolmate of Mrs. Mckee
President Harrisons daughter, and
was a frequent guest at the White House
during the last administratio She assist
ed at many public functions at the White
House and was great favorite In official
society. She was the only lady outside of
the presidential household that accompanied
eX-President Harrison his celebra ted
trip to Texas and the Pacific slope in the
spring Of 1891.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
DISASTROUS FIRE.
MOran's Shoe Store ON 9th Street
Burned Out.

About o'clock last evening quite dis
astrous fire took place at 434 9Th street.
known as the Moran Shde Store, and be-
fore the flames were extinguished loss OF
about $4,000 in all was done. The store
mad just been closed. when Mr.. w. 4. Cole
man Of the fruit store near by. saw blaze.
gave the alarm to Special Officer Moore
and the fire alarm box was pulled. The
fire department responded promptly. but
for time It seemed, from the rapid head
way made. that the flames would get be-
yond control. After half an hours work
the flames were subdued. The shoe store
for several months past has been run by
Mr.. George T. Parker and Philip Walker.
and they estimated the loss at $S,o0o. on
which there Is S. 500 insurance. The cellar
was occupied by Stone. dealer in novelties.
who also occupied the top story, and he
estimates his loss at $1,000, fully covered
by insurance. Messrs E. Montrop Co..
painters. occupied the second story, who
had a large stock of finished signs on hand,
which were ruined or destroyed. lose about
$500 on which there was no insurance.
Messrs. 8. s. Shedd Bros. had q surplus
stock room in the rear of the store, much
OF which was Damaged by water, and lose
500. The building is owned by Mrs. Mary
Porter, and the loss on 1t Is about $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

Albaugh's Grand Opera House.-''The
Bottom Of the Sea-"
New National Theater.-"A Nutmeg
Match"
Academy Of Music-Charles Frohman's
Comedians In The Other Man.
Harris Bijou Theater--'.An American
Hero"
kernan's Lyceum Observation-Disclosures ard
Buyers company.
Gonzaga College. A I st. invite ro-
mantle drama, My Geraldine" by the dra-
matte club of the Young Mems Catholic
Club of Gonzaga College.
Metzefott Music Hali.-Concert by Ed
Guard Remeny and company.
Wesley Chapel-Stereopticon views Of
the worlds fair at pm.
Willard Hall-Prof. Carpenters lectures
on hypnotism and mesmerism.
Lincoln Relics. SIC 10th st. NV. Open
daily except Sunday, to II am. and to
pm. Monday and Friday, to 10 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Death of Mrs. H. n. White.

Information has been received of the
death of Mrs. Harriet Randolph White. Wild
ow Of the late Senator Albert 8. White of
Indiana Mrs. White was one of the most
popular ladies' in the official society of
Washington during and after the war. She
was Miss Randolph Of Virginia, and one
Of the brightest and most entertaining ladies'
Of that distinguished family. She was the
mother Of Mrs. John Il. Randolph of this
city. and aunt of Mrs. Smith d. Fry.
Her later years were spent with her chill
drel. Charity and benevolence were char
acteristic Of her, and the poor people in her
vicinity will mourn her loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
1.-THE MESSIAH"
Sympathy of the Clergy in the Work
of the Choral Society.


The Messiah as an important part of
the religious observance of the holiday sea-
son. has the hearty approval of the clergy
OF the city, as Is evidenced by the COM
mandatory communications which the Choir
al Society has received from the pastors of
a number of the leading churches. DIR.
Domer says: The work of the Choral So
ciety Is worthy of highest commentator
and 1T has my heartiest sympathy" The
Rev. Mr.. Newman, while deprecating the
necessity of the concert occurring on an
evening of the week when many churches
meet for worship, expresses his interest in
the objects and purposes of the society.
Bishop keane sends words of encourage
ment, expressing the hope that the en-
deavors OF the society for the advancement
of music among our people will be appre-
ciated and co-operated with by every lover
of the fine arts in our city. DIR. Garrigan
states his belief that the society will be-
come a high school of classical music for
its members and a source Of pride and
pleasure for the music-loving public of the
city.
The Rev. Mr. Ramsdell writes that he is
In full accord with the objects of the So
ciety. Another pastor declares his belief
that this annual Christmas performance
OF THE Messiah" as a great popular re-
ngf0uS 1eStlval observance, ShOulQ De an &C.
casion in which all the churches, Sunday
schools, Christian Endeavor societies, So
dalities, brotherhoods and other similar
organizations should delight to take part
that II these would all unite 1t would, in
his opinion, make a demonstration for
good music. good morals and good religion
Of the very highest character and influence
possessing a value equal to that OF a
series of religious meetings in raising the
mind to a right moral plane. THE Mes
siah' was, in his Judgment, almost thing
OF divine inspiration in its marvellous
composition. and is nothing else than the
triumphal hymn of the Lord Jesus Christ
as the victor over all evils, the King of
Kings and Lord of Lordsi
The work Of the society in the direction
of the highest class of choral music Is de-
serving of the warmest support of all inter-
ested in musical or other educational work,
as tending to inculcate and to increase in
the hearts and minds of the people of the
capital an admiration and regard for all
that Is best and most beautiful in the arts.
Musically, the society ranks high, and all
that is needed Is the necessary financial
support which should be forthcoming.
The first rehearsal will be held at Con-
vention Hall tomorrow afternoon, and will
be private none but singers and honorary
members being admitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. u. Burbett are giving the
children OF their neighborhood on H street
q great treat In the form Of an electric
Christmas tree that is wonder. 1t is a
large evergreen, lighted by tiny incandes-
cent lamps and laden with the usual
amount Of Christmas presents and decora-
lions. Around the base of the tree are sew
eral scenes from nature, notably one repre-
senting Wild shore, with a light house, its
lantern flashing, standing on the rocky
banks Several houses are to be seen In the
background, well Illuminated by electricity.
On one side Of the tree Is a merry-go-round,
In which Kris Kringfe and his little ones are
riding. Opposite is miniature Ferris wheel
In motion. a couple Of dancing figures, and
a music box with clown calling on the
people to take rides In the wheel. The toys
are all In motion, and form an unusually
realistic effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
SUSPENDED WITHOUT PAY.

Action Of the Commissioners In Re-
gard to Policeman Terry.
Mai. Moore has written to the Commits
sioners regarding the case of Policeman e.
b. Terry, who shot Willis Washington on
the I'D OF November. This shooting, as
all will remember. occurred at the time when
the Jack the Slasher" excitement was at
it's height. q s-.
Terry was at once suspended. and on the
23d of November was committed to Jail
in default of bail, pending the result OF
the injuries to Washington. On the 18th
of this month he gave bail in the sum OF
$1,000 for his appearance before the Grim
inai Court, and was released from confine-
ment. BY order of the Commissioners, in
answer to the letter from Maj. Moore, ask
ing If he should be restored pending the
finding of the court. Terry has been sus-
pended without pay from the LIST Of this
month until further notice. and Mai. Moore
notified accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Tranafer. of Real Estate.

Deeds in Zee have been filed as follows:
D. O'Brien to NJ. Baer. parts 231 and 232,
B. and HIS addition to Georgetown; s.. w.
F. Hummer to John I: Lane. sub 81, square
1914; s.. &. C. Pole to D. S. Mackall, lots
IL to Is. block 4, Grant Park; $. Cora b.
Key to National s. D. s. and T. Co., in trust,
lot G, Yquare $50. and sub q. square 623
s. Irene Harper to Lillian c. Hough, sub
"a, block 3, LIE Droit Park; $. l.. c. Keng-
la to Ella L. Chandler, sub 100, block %,
Long Meadows; $. l.. Tobriner to p. Lat
timer, part II, res. A; $. B. s. Sim
mons to W. II. Campbell. lot 9. square IT'S;
s.. o. C. Rupert to Gertrude Rupert,
subs 100 and 16U, square 100; $500. j. f.
Wilson to James Tharp. parts subs 53 and
a. square 944: 81. 700; and lot 31,square 1912:
$500. E. T. Benton to c. 5. Lane. lots and
S, block 4, section 3, Burrvile; $.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
DOUGLAS Sunday school.

Douglas Memorial Sunday school gave an
enthusiastic and successful Christmas en-
tertainment last evening. The church was
packed to its utmost capacity and many
turned away. The program included sew
eral Rotations. address by Mr.. Lesher.
chairman of committee. The school sang
several appropriate selections, assisted by
their orchestra, composed of the following
Messrs. Biggs, Leech and Riceman, cornet-
lists; Messrs. Roderick, Robb and Web
ster, violinists; AIR. Field fiutst: Miss Ada
Snyder. pianist; Miss AUiy May, orGasist;
Mr.. Darby Thompson, choristss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
High school Class Reunions.

Seventy-five members of the class Of 81
Of the High School met last night at the
Carroll Institute to celebrate the annual
reunion. There were guests enough to give
fifty couples, and a very merry dancing
party held sway after the early prelimina-
ries of the evening, which consisted Of the
reading Of the class chronicle by Herman j.
karpeies, the historian OF the class, and the
annual poem by Miss Marguerite Barnes,
the laureate.
Refreshments were served during the
evening, and the final event was the cleo
ton Of class officers for the coming year.
The election resulted as follows: President.
Walter r. Hensey; first vice president, Miss
Lucie Mortimer: second vice president. Miss
Louise Smith: secretary, Miss Grace Lewis,
and treasurer, George NJ. DOVE.
The class of IS will hold its reunion to-
morrow night at the residence of Miss
Jochum, 92U 8 street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
FAyORS THE BILL
That Requires street Railways to
Make Annual Reports.

District Attorney Thomas has rendered
an opinion favoring the pill introduced in
Congress providing for annual reports by
the street railways. The bill, introduced by
Mr.. Mcmillan and referred to the committee
on the District of Columbia, provides that
every street railway in the District and
every railway corporation which shall here
after be organized shall be required to SUBJ
init on or before the first day of February
in each year a report stating the amount
OF the capital stock, with a list of the
stockholders and the amount Of stock held
by each. the amount of capital stock paid
IN and the total amount then of funded
debt.
Attorney Thomas has replied as follows:
II have read the bill carefully and believe
the object to be a good one-the charter Of
the Metropolitan company provides for
pretty much the same thing. The bill ap-
bearing to be in good form see no objec-
ton to its becoming law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Death of Col. Rhett.

Col. Thomas 8. Rhett died yesterday at
his residence, as the result Of fall from a
step ladder. The deceased was born in
Beaufort. 8. c., sixty-nine years ago, and
the interment will take place there. Col.
Rhett was a graduate Of West Point, served
In the confederate army, and after the war
follow I'd the profession Of civil engineering
For the past three years he has been living
In this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Slight Fires.

A fire in the one-story house II 14th street
northeast yesterday did so damage. 1t was
occupied by Lizzie Moses and owned by Dr.
French.
Yesterday afternoon No. engine company
was called out by fire at the house of
James Bailey, 800 Garfield avenue south
west. caused by children playing with
matches setting the bedding on fire. The
loss was about $50
Last evening fire took place at 1000 L
street northwest, caused by the explosion of
coal-oil lamp. setting fire to the furniture.
The house was occupied by VIM. Travers
and owned by Columbus Alexander. The
damage was slight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
A Sunday SCHOOL Entertainmen,.

The members of the primary department
of the Metropolitan Baptist Sunday school
gladdened the hearts Of a large number of
their young friends last night in the SUM-
day school building by distributing among
them numbers of boxes of candy. A short
musical and literary program was rendered
by the young people, and remarks were
made by Mr.. U. S. Hanks and Mr.. Julian
T. Cockerell. The little ones concluded the
entertainment of the evening by presenting
the pastor of the church and superintend-
ent of the Sunday school with appropriate
tokens of their esteem for the effort they
had made in behalf of the primary depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
The Late Alfred ID. Jones.

The remains Of the late Alfred ID. Jones.
consul general at Shanghai. passed through
this city this morning on their way to his
former home. Raleigh, N. c., where the in
terment IL to be made. The funeral party
was Joined here by a delegation from Raj
eigh, consisting of Messrs. John W. Thomp-
son. Ed. Chambers Smith, NJ. w. Page, Il.
R. Lacy and DIR. Templeton. Mr.. Josephus
Daniels. chief clerk of the Interior Depart
ment: Mr.. G. E. Leach, clerk to House
committee on claims. and a representative
from the State Department went with the
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Amateurs Act Wen.

My Geraldine" was presented last night
1T Gonzaga Hall by members Of the Young
Mems Catholic Club. assisted by several Of
the ladies from the parish Of st. Aloysius.
My Geraldine is an Irish play of the ro-
mantle school. Music was rendered by the
orchestra of the Young Mems Catholic Club.
The audience was large and the cast good.
Those deserving Of especial remark were: M.
F. Halloran, Miss Katie Lackey. j. f. Nc
Carthy. Joseph Stack, Thomas Ready, Mrs.
NJ. 4. Halloran, Katie Halloran, G. c. CAL
Ian. John 9. Moran. Miss Mary Dempsey
and Joseph Hill Mr.. j. l.. Duffey painted
the scenery. and Miss Mary Cate of Days
company coached the players. My Ger
aldine" will be repeated this and tomorrow
evenings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
An ASSinnment.

An assignment for the benefit of creditors
has been made by John H. Flanagan, dealer
in watches. jewelry, ETC., at 531 1th street
northwest, to Frank T. Browning. His as
sets, including $5,IS7.9O stock, real estate
in Prince Georges county. Md. lease and
accounts, foot up s12.51G.01, and liabilities,
$40, 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
For Cheap Burial Lots.

A bill prepared by MIR. G. G. Boteler will
be introduced in Congress upon its reas-
sembling which proposes to provide cheap
burial lots for residents of this district. The
bill provides that such part Of the Arlington
military reservation which is not now oc.
cupied by the national cemetery shall be
given to the District to be subdivided into
burial lots, to be sold at Sc per lot One
sixth of the property is to be devoted to
lots for colored people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
knights of St. John,

At special meeting of st. Peters Com
mandery. No. 1874. r. c. ". Knights Of St
John. held last evening, it was unanimously
decided to parade on the occasion of the
cornerstone laying of st. Paurs Church,
18th and V, Sunday, December 81. John
Dugan was appointed mounted marshal, and
Maurice Lanman and Jos. Sheahan, mark
e-s. The commandery expect to have forty
men in line and will be in command Of Capt
Jos. T. Jennings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-27
Called a. Associate Pastor.

A call to be associate pastor has been ex-
tended by the First Presbyterian Church
to Rev. William d. Roberts, the pastor of
the Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church,
Philadelphia. Rev. Mr.. Roberts has not de-
cided what action he will take In company
with his wife he attended a gathering of
the congregation last evening. He was at
one time resident Of this city. having been
the private secretary of Mr.. Robson when
Secretary Of the Navy