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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
TO THE WASHINGTON BALL.
The Governor and Party to Leave ON the
Noon Train To- Day.

Governor OFerrall and party will leave
here at noon to-day in private Pullman
parlor-car for Washington to attend the
ball TO be given in that city tonight by
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Confederate
Veterans Association of the national
capital. The affair promises 10 be one OF
the most brilliant that has taken place in
Washington for some time.
The party will consist of Governor and
Mrs. OFerrail. Miss Adele Archer, Mrs.
John S. Harwood, Miss Ottie Fleming.
Colonel and Mrs. q. Percy Halves, Colonel
Jo Lane Stern. Lieutenant Paxton, United
States army. and the personal stan OF
the Governor. Colonel G. OBJ. Cowardn,
Chief OF Staff; Colonel X. Il. Boykin.
Judge-Advocate-Gene Colonel Louis G.
Barley, Commissary- General OF Subsist-
encet Colonel John S. HARDWOOD. Chief OF
Ordnance: Colonel Fred Peasants. Chief OF
Rifle Practice: Colonel o. w. Dudley.
A!de-deCamp: and Colonel Henry w.
Boykin. substitute for Colonel Wingo. and
Mr.. Il. X. Chesterman, private secretary.
Mr.. and Mrs J. S. Barbour Thompson
and Miss Emma Barksdale will be of the
party, but will 80 In Mr. Thompson's
privatc-car.
Tho Richmond visitors expect to leave
Washington on their return Thursday af-
ternoon at SAG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
GOVERNOR JONES TO SENATOR HoAR.
Aiabarna's Executive Makes sharp Inquiry
Of the Massachusetts Statesman.

Of the Massachusetts Statesman.
MONTGOMERY, ALA. March %.-Thc
New York Sun on Saturday came out
with an exposure from Boston OF an at
tempt OF the Home Market Club there to
raise $500 for Kolb to use In carrying
Alabama next August. The circular sent
out contained letter from Senator Hoar
warmly endorsing the plan. because he re-
garded Kolb's movement as promising to
break UP ballot-box stufiing and TO for
ward the cause Of protection. The circu-
lar which Senator Hoar's letter accom-
panied also states that Kolb carried the
State by 5000. but was counted out. In
consequence Of the publication Governor
Jones. who defeated Kolb. to-day sent
Senator fIoar the following message:
STATE OF ALABAMA.
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.
MONTGOMERY. ALA. March %, 1891.
Hon. George +. Hoar. United States
Senator. Washington. ID. c.:
"The New York Sun OF Saturday last
published confidential circular Of the
Home Market Club. OF Boston. appealing
for contributions throughout New Eng
land TO raise money to control the next
State election here. The circular asserts
some false and scandalous accusations
against the State government and the
people OF Alabama. You are represented
as endorsing the author OF the ISLANDERS
and approving the contents and purposes
of the circular. The publication II true.
presents the case Of n senator from Mas
sachusetts endorsing grave accusations
against the honor Of the people OF Ala
bama I'm order 10 inname the feelings OF
his people against them. that money may
be better coined out OF these passions To
raise a fund In Massachusetts TO influence
the people Of Alabama In the selection OF
officers To administer their own State gov
eminent.
"a senator Ike yourself, who has 50
long and cOnspcuously guarded the honor
and dignity Of the Statehood OF Massa-
chusetts will. ] am sure, concede the right
of the government OF Alabama. who owes
n like duty to her. to ask whether the
letter purporting to b. from you Is genu-
inc and correctly states your action.
(SgneD THOMAS q. JONES.
Governor of Alabama"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28

KINSTON. y. c.. March Z.--(Special)
The weather IS extremely cold. with the
Thermometer about z degrees. The
ground is frozen hard, and all the truck
above ground except cabbage will be cut
down, which will make very serious
loss TO our growers. The weather bureau
reports another frost tonight, and nearly
all the fruit will 10 doubt be killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
THE PAINT AND POWDER CLUB.
Esiumore's Young Society Club to Give
Two Performances Here.

II has been decided by the Paint and
Powder Club Of Baltimore to make a
visit to Richmond next Saturday, the
sist, and they will give matinee and
night performance that day at the Aca-
DENY Of Music for the benefit OF charity.
This club Is composed Of a number Of
young society men Of Baltimore who will
produce comic opera. "Mustapha,"
written by Mr.. Baldwin Sloane. a men,
Der OF the dub. who plays the title role.
His confidential adviser. the Grand
Vizier. Is played by Mr.. Randolph Mar
decai. while Messrs. Harry Lehr and
Harry Price are two Of the most be-
w.tching girls ever seen. Altogether
there are sixteen characters In the opera,
and chorus Of neary fifty voices.
The scene In laid In Constantinople, and
deals with the trials and tribulatiops Of
Mustapha. the Sultan. and his Grand VI
xier. IN their sndeavors 10 adopt Ameri-
oan manners and customs
TIE scenery which II beautiful. was
mAdo especially Tor this psOduction. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
He ONLY ALL-R-uL LINE 10 NOR


Leave. Arrive
Richmond 800 An Norfolk Ill . 4 VI.
Richmond - - PM. Norfolk ...s.i5 L. II.
Norfolk - 80 M. Richmond 1850 4 II.
Norfolk. si.3j pm. Richmond 100 =. NJ.
The trains leaving Richmond al - A. NJ.
ana Norfolk at { l.. ~. ,re solid trains be-
tween these two points. and passengers
go through without change Of cars.
Trains leaving Richmond at A. "
and II 80 i. NJ. and arriving az Richmond
al so A. VI. 7.oI =. NJ. make close con-
ectiOn az Petersburg 20 and from Farm
vile. Lynebhurg. and west
X. NJ SULLY. Superintendent.
F. 7. .. MYERS, General Sup't
4. NJ. EMERSON. Traffic Manager. Jy1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
TRAINS EoRTHWARD
-Ddily.
STOppINE pr-ACEG

Nos. IL, ~, ~, ~, ~, and 50l make no
stops. Nos 4QS AMI i3i stop at Belneld and
Stony Creek on signal. Nos. p. 81 IS, 81. and
IS stop On signal at Manchester, DrewTy =,
Lentralia, and Chester. Nos. g. 81. and
q VIII stop or signal at all stations.
Pullman Palace Buffet Sleeping-Tar on
all through trains. On Trains NOS u
and % Sleeplng-Cars between Richmond
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
N.xv Rank Furniture.

Entirely new furniture. counters etc,
Of the most approved and convenient de-
sign is being put In the city Rank.
This improvement will add greatly to the
comfort Of both the employees OF the
hank and its patrons
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
NEW LINE TO ATLANTA GA

Leaving Richmond at go T. VI. daily
and arriving AT Weldon at IL % L. 81,
and at Atlanta at fyJ h. NJ. Via = A.
l.. Through sleepers-Rlchmonl 10 At
ianta.
YORK AND FLORIDA SPECIAL. CON.
sisting OF Ncsubule pulman-cars only.
leaves Richmond south-bound 939 l.. 81.
daily, except sunday. and leaves Peters
burg north-bouni 1I2 A. 81. daily. cx-
cept Monday No extra fare charged on
this train. EXCEPT regular Pullman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
Our Daily New York Hotel Report.

NEW YORK. March 27-(Special)-C
Barham, w. VI. Fitzgerald. Brunswick
II. H. Stewart Normandie; Mrs. w. Kase
St Denis l.. G. Chelf, st. Cloud: G. y
Williams, ]. II. Williams. =. II. Syming'
ton, ST. James
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
DICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG


oO..i...~..e.ns Jan CAItt >, 1884. Las.-
ern standard time.
l.iO y. ~, leaves Byrd-Street Station
daily Except sunday. stops
at Elba and local stations.
Arrives at Washington At l2Ol
=. M. baltimore, lIl l.. VI.
PHILADELPHIA, 5:t L.. NJ: New
York, 6.8 +. NJ. Buffet Par
lor-Car u Washington.
$50 A. ~, New York ana Florida Spe-
cial, all Pullman Nestibuled-
cars, leaves Byrd-Strcet sta
ton daily, except Monday. No
extra charge other than usual
1900 noon. leaves ByrJ Street Station
daily. StOpS At Eiba. Ashland.
boswell Milford. Fredericks-
burg. Brooke, and Whitewater.
Arrives AZ Washington at 70
=. NJ: Bsltim IRE 5.2i p. II
philadelphia, 7:i9 i. NJ; New
meets at Washington with
the Congressional limited all
Pullman parlOr-cars n
Pennsylvania railroad dining
carr, leaving al u. ". daily.
arriving at Il iltimore. Asa T..
n. and New York. sos p. NJ.
715 +. NJ, leaves Byri-Street Station
daily. Sieepng-cars Rich
mond TO New York and Wash
ingtOn 10 Phil tdelphla. Stops
at Elba. Ashland, boswell,
NJ I o r O., fredericksburg.
Brook. and Whitewater. Stops
AZ other stations on Sundays.
Arrives AZ Washington at y 10
i. NJ; Baltimore, 1913 \. 81
Philadelphia. 3:J y. NJ: New
York 6.Sa -. NJ
sos A. NJ, arrive= az Byrd-Street Station
daily. SleeDer from New
York Stops az Whitewater.
Brooke. Fredericksburs. NIL
ford. boswell. ashland. ana
i El6a. Stops at, az other sta sta,
washington - 400 A. NJ.
2:SS p. NJ. arrives az cyri-Street station
daily. EXCEPT Sunday. Stops
at Whitewater. Brooke. Frede-
ricksburg. Milford. boswell.
AshIsnd. and Elba. Leaves
Washington 1851 A. VI. Bur
Yet Psrlor-car from Washing
7a5 p. NJ. arrives at Byrd-street Station
daily stops. at Frederickg.
burg, Milford. and boswell.
Pullman-cars from New York
and Washingonton. Leaves
Washington at 3:46 +. NJ.
Does not stop az Elba.
$50 p. NJ, arrives at Byrd Street Station
daily. Leaves Washington az
4.5e p. NJ. Stops AZ Eisa and
local stations Pullman-Car
from Washington.
$40 p. NJ. New York and Florida Spe-
cial, all Pullman Vestibuied
cars, arrives AT Byrd-Street
Station daily. except sunday.
No extra charge. other than
usual Pullman fare
FREDERICKSBURG ACCOMMoDA.
TON.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
400 T.. Al. leaves Byrd-Slreet station.
Arrives at fredericksburg at
6:33 Il. ID.
S:3s A. NJ, arrives at Byrd-Street sta
ton. Leaves Fredericksburg
at $50 A. NJ.
ASHLAND TRAINS.
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
e:ss A. NJ. leaves E!oa. Arrives a. Ash.
$40 p. NJ. leaves Elba. Arrives at Ash.
land az I01 +. NJ
SIS A. H., arrives at Elba. Leaves Ash.
land at COS A. ~.
eu p. NJ. arrives at Elba. Leaves Ash.
land at 6:ls r. NJ
c. A. TAYLOR. Traffic Manager,
y T. IA hxERa General Supt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
DEPARTURc OF STEAMERS.

VIRGINIA NAVIGAIlON%S-R.s
' COMPANIS JAMES-RI ' b X 3zia4aasAs
LINE Tor AOrIolh, Portsmouth. OI
Point, Newport News. C.arcmyut. asa
.ames-rlVer landings. ana connecting 4t
Old Point ami Norfolk Tor Wasalus tlu.
Baltimore, and the North.
STEAMER fOCAGONIAS LsAAL5
RICHMOND EVERY MONDAY,
WEDNESDAY, AND FRI
DAY AT f.lU 4. NJ
Elecfric-cars Dir ca 20 wharf Fare only
81 - and 800 10 Norfolk. Portsmouth.
Old Point. and Newport News. Muse
by Grand OrchestriJn.
Freight received daily Tor aboye-namrl
places and all points IN Eastern Virginia
and North Carolina.
EDWARD T.. BARNEY.
- President
IRWIN WEISrtER.
Superintendent.
General Offices: Planters' Bank Build.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28

~ ERl lLtNDAt anu kiDAf
at o'clock l.. ~. Manifest e!VSe4 Oas
hour before Sdllins tnnc.
Steamers leave NeH lOfA from Per
2n North River, Tor Richmond every
WEDNESDAA and SATURDAY az =.
II ARRIVING IN Richm0nI MONDAY auI
FRIDAY MDNNlNtio,
Passenger accommodations unsurpassed
Calm fare 10 New YORK Including
meals and BERTH S.s James-riser
route .......-...ss.. $3.50. .s...e .ftts ~
Eound-trip tickets, limited % thirty
DAYS after date OF issue ..,....... u "
Steerage fare. win subsistence .,. ? y
Steerage fare, without supalsteArc-: y
Cabin fare VIA Chesapeake AMI
ONO railway ana kicnm0ai ana
Petersburg r'ilroat Nlckets Unit -
Cd 10 four days. ........-.......-... ."
gound-trip tickets Oimlted ~ tmsB 49,,
Tickets can be obtained az Richmond
Transfer Company ., s0l east Main street.
Chesapeake and ohio and Richmond and
Petersburg dcpOts. and 40 ~ company
office. 1871 Main street. aud wharf. HoeA-
Freight forwarded and through bis ot
iading issued .or points beyond Ne"
York.
Freight received daily until z. Il
Passengers leaving Richmond on MON
DAYS MEDN t.SDANS. THURSDAYS,
md SATURDAYS by the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway Via Newport Nswsl 40
$40 and by the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad Csame days. at 500 4 NJ. VIII
make connection at NORFOLK With
GEORGE w ALLEN q co, Ag'ts.
Main 1fr.aF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
GEORGIA PACIFIC RAILROAD.

Sale OF Property.
NEW YORK. March TIT Is officially
Reorganization Committee has obtained a
decree OF foreclosure on the Georgia Pa
cic railway. and that the property VIII
be pressed to speedy sale. Other DEGREES
are expected shortly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28

The first happiness Of n man is not TO
sin at all: the second is TO b. sensible, and
sorry for his sin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
Y0RK-RlVER LINE,v VIA wEsrpoIAr,
TIE FAvoRrE ROUTE NORTH.
LEAVE RICHMOND.

As.AA.N W. Az ~ L. N,
LOCAL EAPRESS, daily. stops NJ
ali stations. Al Lester Manor COM
meets with stage for Walkertou:
with Baltimore steamer at West Point. Al
Baltimore steamers connect with Bald.
more Jn1 ohio ana Prnnsy lyan!a roads
for Washington, Philadelphia. ana New
York.
steamers leave Baltimore at ) L. NJ.
daily except Sunday.
Trains; from West Point arrive at Rich.
mOnd AT l0.3D y. NJ. and SIS l.. NJ, daily,
except Sunday.
TRAIN No. a. 7:05 4. NJ.
LOCAL MINED, daily except Sunday.
leaves Twenty-third street for West Point
and intermediate points.
Ticket-oiice at station. foot OF Virginia
street. Open A. NJ. to . Z. NJ. and froIn
T. NJ. 10 1880 A.. VI.
City ucket-ofiice-9Ji east Main street
SOL. HAAS, ". A. TURK.
Traffic, Manager. General Passenger
W Ii. GREEN, General Manager.
j. $. b. THOMPSON. superintendent
JOHN NJ. BEALI- 7 ravelling Passenger
Agent, $50 east Main street, Richmond,
Va no q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
WELCOME VISITOR

in nearly every house 1t is longer necessary to travel in
order to see the best of sights to and palaces
famous history become visitors at the world most re-
noyned and sacred SIGHTS AND SCENES to enjoy and
see places of which poets have sung and made immortal to
TO see the brpaces of them who occupy prominent part
in the worlds history You all this and at the
time read concise graphic description of each sitting at
own teside Ten cents week and three coupons from
THE DrsP ATCH each week,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
Trains ARRIVE AT RICHMOND /:

- =. NJ From Atlanta ard Augusta.
6ij \. NJ. From Amelia Courthouse.
AS +. ". Arriving at Manchester.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
AND WE DO THE REST
Can You Ask, Can You Expect More?

Be sure and secure your portfolios each week. and do
not miss one number If do you will always regret it,
address all orders, COUPON DEPARTMENT, THE
DISPATCH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28

SEABOARD AIRLINE.

SCHEDULE ~ EFFECT
ST. NDAl. LAM AIRY -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28
! SIGHTS AND SCENES.

This proves more than everthat right offering
them to readers Not in recent years has anything caught
the popular fancy such degree This made more APP
narnt by the interest with which they looked for every
week by every member of the family We have in fact be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28

Messrs H. NJ. Starke. +. l.. G. Scott.
i. y. Dunford. AMI W. j. Kerr constitute
the Committee of Arrangements FOR the
Royal Arcanum entertainment 10 be given
at the Academy OF Music tomorrow
night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-28

cOl.iaI.-..e4ns JAN L-AIsI >, 1894. A.dse- /
ern standard time:
l.iO y. ~. leaves Byrd-Street Station
DIN IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-23
RANDOLPH.

St. Marys parsonage was the scene Of a
pretty wedding last evening at o'clock,
when Mr.. James Fling of Rockville and
Miss Agnes Burroughs of this place were
united in marriage by the Rev. Father
Rosensteel. The bride, handsome hru-
nette, wore a becoming street costume Of
brown novelty cloth. The couple boarded
the 8 o'clock express for a brief trip, after
Which they will return to the Corcoran,
where they will be located for the winter.
Mrs. Emily Scott has returned to her
Halpine home, after a weeks stay with
Washington friends.
MIR. John Fitzgerald left this morning
for a business trip to Frederick.
Next week the Bohrer residence will be
closed for the winter. DIR. B. F. Bohrer and
daughter will go to Baltimore for the sea-
son, and Mrs. Bohrer will remain as the
guest of her son, DR.. VIM. Bohrer.
Miss Della Shafer Of Burkettsville, Nd
is visiting the family of Mrs. Myra MaugAt.
Mr.. Arthur Mace, the newly appointed
postmaster, is in charge Of the Randolph
office. Mr.. Mace will succeed Mr.. Keiser
as ticket agent for the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad after December 1.
the month with her aunt, Mrs Elizabeth
Johnson, returned to West Virginia on
Tuesday.
Miss Rosalie Mace has gone to Washing
ton for months stay.
Revival services at the school building,
under the conduct Of Rev. A A. Little, are
nightly growing In interest. This Is the
close of the second week Of the revival,
and the congregations are unusually large
and jealous.
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Stephen Lyd-
dane of Rockville.
Miss Garland of Washington is visiting
her brother, Mr.. s. J. Garland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-23
BROOkLAND.

AT their regular session this week Kine
David Lodge. No. %, F. A. A. NJ, OF Brook
iand were favored with the presence of
Grand Master H. s. Merrill, Grand Senior
Deacon w. G. Henderson and Grand Mar
shai s. C. Palmer of the Grand Lodge of
the District of Columbia. At the next
meeting OF King David Lodge on the first
tuesday In December. the annual election
OF officers for the ensuing year win occur.
Miss Hattie Coder, Miss Daisy Taylor
and Mr.. Warren Heany were the recent
guests OF Miss Hester Martin of Proyt-
dence street.
Capt. and Mrs. Joseph Banner have re-
turned to Liberty Hall, their home. on
sort street, after a pleasant sojourn In
Alabama.
Miss Fanny Marean has gone on a short
trip to Cumberland, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Bret OF Erie. Pa.
are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. ]. c. Bret
Of Dover street
The young peoples meeting OF the Brook
iand M. =. Church congregation will be
held tonight at the home of Mr.. ]. ].
Fisher On Wednesday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. c. III. Hospital. Miss Fisher and Miss
Blanche Gudgtn were appointed a commit
tee upon the Christmas entertainment, and
MI. and Mrs. l. s. Hollidge the COMMITTEES
on music for that occasion.
Miss Carrie Marques of Charleston. q n
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Carrie Julien Oh
Hartford street
Brookland ladies and gentlemen who are
in sympathy with that worthy association
the Central Union Mission, in providing
Thanksgiving dinner for the poor, can send
their contribution, be IL ever so little, to
Mrs. DR.. I. Y. Hull, on Providence street
near 18TH and it will be gratefully ao-
knowledged and appreciated.
Mr.. Z. s. Morgan has his new house, adj
Joining the Baptist Church, nearing com.
pletion, and 1t is expected that II viii be
ready for occupancy by Pastor West and
family In about three weeks
Foot ball is a favorite pastime just now
on the grounds at 10th and Lansing streets.
and some of the High School athletes OF
Brookland are distinguishing themselves
as high kickers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-23
TAKOMA.

On motion OF Judge Reddngton, Mr.. j.
Vance Lewis OF this place was yesterday
admitted to practice before the Supreme
Court of the United States. Mr.. Lewis is
a candidate for judge of the county circuit
court, to succeed Judge Vinson.
The primary department Of the Presby-
terrain Sunday school. under the direction
of Miss Mcpherson, are preparing for a
Mother Goose entertainment, to be given
in the near future.
Mrs. J. Douglas Corse, who has been quite
Ill for several weeks, Is again able to be
out.
Preparations for Thanksgiving are pro-
crossing on scale that indicates thought
fulness for others. 1t is the intention Of
some families to supply in each instance
dinner for one other family. If this
should be universal every one would have a
Thanksgiving dinner.
Mrs. Emma l.. Swift, with her sister, Miss
Allen Raymond of Nebraska, are visiting
friends here until after Thanksgiving, when
they will visit relatives in New Jersey,
returning to their home in time for the
holiday festivities. Miss Allen is an elo-
cutionist of unusual ability.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Wells contem-
plate a removal from their present home
at an early day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-23
FALLS CHURCH.

The marriage OF Miss Nettie Kirby.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George r. Kirby,
took place on Wednesday at the new Meth
odist Church, Langley. Rev. J. T. Will
Jams. pastor OF the church. officiated.
Mrs. Il. J. Northrup gave a delightful
luncheon to number OF her friends at the
Eagle House on Thursday. Those present
were Mrs. Capt. Graham. Mrs. g. v. Proud
fit, Mrs. J. M Newton, Mrs. NJ q. Church,
Mrs. u. w. Hawxhurst, Miss Emma Read,
Miss Bessie Graham, Miss Bessie Newton.
Mrs. Moilie Walker OF Washington Ia
visiting Mrs. NJ. l.. Chamblin.
Messrs. George and WIN Mankin Of this
town acted as ushers at the marriage Of
their cousin, MIR. w. X. Snyder, to Miss
Emma Olledge in Washington on Wednes-
day night. Among those present from here
were Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Mankin.
Miss Emma Read Is building quite an
addition to her residence on Broad street.
Independent Lodge OF Good Templars OF
Georgetown has voted to pay visit ia
Pioneer Lodge OF this town In the near
future.
Mr.. George w. Center, one of our old
residents, is quite Ill.
Contractor V. e. Kerr has the new resi-
dence OF Mr.. George Stambaugh, on Forbes
street, well under way, and Mr.. Thomas
KILLER has commenced the erection or q
residence for Miss Clara Jewell on her lot
In the Sherwood subdivision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-23
GAITHERsBURG.

On Wednesday evening q quiet home
wedding occurred at the residence Of Mr..
William Penn, father of the bride. near
Redland. Mr.. Oliver N. Briggs Of this
town and Miss Ella Penn were made hus-
band and wife by the Rev. L. r. Melbourne.
An evening train was taken after the cere-
mony for a bridal trip. Mr.. and Mrs.
Briggs will reside here upon their return.
Mr. VIM. H. Vessels and family have
moved into Washington for this winter.
The Volunteer Fire Company on Wednes-
day evening held a meeting and made thl
preliminary arrangements for play In thu
Christmas holidays for its benefit. Col 3,
T. f. Sterick. Zadoc NJ. Easton. O. +. Hogan
and r. Dorsey Trundle constitute O special
committee to prosecute the plans and make
the proposed affair q success,
The engagement OF Miss Julia Snouffcr.
daughter of Mr.. @. Fenton Snoufrer, and
Mr.. Lyde Griffith Is announced. the we'd
ding to occur early In December at Assem-
sion Episcopal Church.
Mr.. II. G. Miller has begun the work OF
avenue. to be completed by early spring.
Week Of prayer services are being held
nightly during this week by the Gathers
burg Epworth League. The attendance Is
following. Last night Mr.. J. g. Crawford
conducted the services. taking tor the
topic, 1.-The Winning Side" These services
viii be followed by the observance Of the
first anniversary on Sunday and Monday.
Rev. w. O. Brian will. In the morning.
preach a sermon to the organization at Ep-
worth NJ. d. Church. At 7:30 IN the even
ing Mr.. s. @ Cissel Of Washington VIII opn-
duct the prayer service. And On Monday
evening at 7:3O o'clock In Norman Hall. ap
excellent literary and social entertainmept
will be given under the direction Of ths
vice presidents in charge OF those dspart-
ments. Rev. w. G. Brian, Rev. M M
Moore of Kensington. Rev. John W.Steele or
Clarksburg, Mr.. w. H. Vessels Of Wash
ington and local talent viii take part "
the exercises. A banquet Will CLOSE the
festivities.
The Damascus NJ. e. Church was packed
last evening to witness the marriage OF
both of that vicinity. Rev. D. Benton Win
stead. pastor of the church. ofaeiated.
Mr.. James T. Garrett is erecting en- add
ton TO his residence on Frederick avenue
Mr.. Robert Morris and family OF Wash
ington have moved here to reside.