Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-21
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOsTIA.

The week of prayer is being observed in
church circles in Anacostia with consider
able interest. The Christian Endeavor
Society of Garden Memorial Church and
the Epworth League of the Methodist
Church are the most ardent in their serv-
ices. Last night was the second meeting.
The subject was the same at both churches.
1t was Marching Orders" The Epworth
League service was under the leadership
of Mr.. H. A. Linger. chairman of the spir-
itual work department The singing was
under the direction of Miss Cora c. Nc
Lean. The services were opened with
prayer by Mr. George Thomas. John Fort
read a paper reviewing the work of the
young people as an important factor in
the church. Following this Miss May Hal
lowell rendered a sacred vocal selection.
The subject Marching ORDERS" was dis
cussed In an excellent address by Mr.. H.
A. Linger and short talks by Rev. James
McLaren and DIR. A. NJ. Green.
At the Presbyterian Church Mr.. c. o.
Bohrer conducted the exercises and Mr..
Paul Simpson directed the music. Address
es on the subject were made by Mr.. Garlic
ton Smell and Charles Robinson.
The Anacostia representatives at the
Baptist convention are Rev. Hugh L. Stew
enson, Mrs. Hugh T.. Stevenson, Mrs. b.
Dawson. Mrs. Thomas Allen, Mr.. ]. r.
Williams, Rev. George Bowman and Mr..
o.. -.
The entertainment for the benefit of the
poor of Anacostia was held last night at
Masonic Hall. The talent was all from
Washington, and the Cecilian Quartet,
composed of four of Washington's most
promising young singers. made quite an
impression on the music-loving people Of
Anacostia. They rendered the concert
waltz and Annie Laurie, harmonized by
Dudley Buck, in a charming manner, the
last mentioned bearing evidence of careful
training and excellent voice culture. Miss
Wilson, the director of the quartet assist
ed In the concert. Solo numbers were given
by Miss Alice Pillsbury, the first contralto
OF the quartet: Misses Mertie Thompson
and Helen Nye, the two sopranos; Miss
Linda Jones. the second contralto; Mrs. w.
Lwilson Mrs Gertrude Bangs-Burns and
Miss Minnie Brown. Financially the con-
cert Is regarded as much of q success
as IL was unsteady.
Last night was a gala one in Masonry In
Anacostia- The occasion was the grand
visitation of Naval Royal Arch Chapter,
No. O. The entire room was a mass of
floral decoration. The address OF the even
ing was made by Mr.. Simon Wolf. who
lectured on The Remarkable Increase of
% per cent in the Membership of the Ana
costa Lodge" Other prominent Washing
ton Masons made addresses. after which
recess was taken and refreshments served.
The Anacostfa Banjo and Glee Club met
last night at the home Of William n. FISH
er on Washington street. Vocal solos were
rendered by Messrs. Samuel Moccabee, Geo.
or, also banjo renditions by Mr.. William
Espey and Edward Redfield.
pleasant surprise party was rendered
Charles and Mary Bateman last evening
at their home. 314 Jefferson street. The
young ones enjoyed the evening by the
playing of games, after which refreshments
were served. Among those present were
Taylor Branson. Annie Purcell. Abbie But
ler Frank Osborne Frank McGinnis, Rosie
Purcell. Archie Williams, Allen Williams
Cora Osborne, Frank Bateman. Mack
Hopes, Thomas Simpson, Oliver Brust
Frank Barse, Dixie Ewald. Harry Roach,
Louis Bateman, Ella Simpson, Minnie Wat
son. Bessie Padgett, Addie Padgett Nellie
Gardiner. Laura Williams, Nellie Roach
Nellie Bulig, Nettie Milstead and Mary
Stephenson.
Anacostia Tent of Rechabites met last
night at Haines' Hall. There were two in
itiations of new members. Visitors were
entertained from Columbia and Washington
Tents.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Presby-
terrain Church held meeting today at the
home of Mrs. j. III. Simpson, at Capitol
View
Thomas W. Scott of Jackson street is on
a visit to friends at Landslide. Md.
John Fastnaught Bro. of Twining City
have completed the erection of a new brick
store and dwelling.
Mr.. Groumsell, a well-known architect,
who resides near Suitland. has recovered
from a severe attack of typhoid fever.
There was big row night before last in
Hillsdale as result of a colored ball
given by a South Washington club. On
that night Douglass Hall was ablaze with
the toughest element which has gathered
there from South Washington for some
time. Acting Sergeant Anderson had a
detail OF two policemen on duty to keep in
order the 300 colored dancers. 1t was a
hard thing to do and frequent scraps &C.
CURED. About midnight the whole affair
broke up In scrap. Nothing serious &C.
CURED at the hall, however but down on
Munroe street near Maple avenue two col
ored men named James Humphreys and
Albert Bush engaged in fight over q
coiored woman named Mary Tasker. The
middle of the street was the scene of the
combat and for a few minutes there was a
genuine smuggling match. This was followed
by roll in the streets, which was broken up
by the arrival of Police officer Mari and
Acting Sergeant Anderson. The woman
meanwhile was uttering loud noises and
cries of murder. The police gave chase to
the men who made a break for the rear Of
some of the houses fronting on Monroe
street. Bush succeeded in getting in the
yard of Mr. Thomas Reardon, where he
was discovered by Officer Marr. Then
there ensued fight between the officer
and prisoner, resulting in a victory for the
former Meanwhile Sergt Anderson had
arrested Humphreys. Both men were
locked up at the station house, and the
woman was also arrested. Citizens of this
part OF the city are preparing n protest
to the Commissioners against issuing Ii
censes to these people who, being refused
licenses in South Washington, are given
one to hold their balls at Hillsdale. Acting
Sergeant Anderson says the affairs are so
dangerous that 1t necessitates frequently
one-half of the night force to prevent
bloodshed.
Temperance people in Anacostia are con-
siderably elated over the recent commune
cation from the excise board to William
Rose. "a Harrison street saloonkeeper The
communication insists on the obtaining of
additional signatures to his application
t4mDQr4nCa tart To
impossible for him to obtain, as they have
the signatures of those people against the
saloon.
LANGDON.
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