Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-08
ABOUT GEORGETOWN
A Delightful Evenings Entertainment at
the Linthicum Institute.
The Purchase of Property by Christ
Church Adjoining That Edifce-
Other Matters of Interest.

Last lleII tne Llnlnlcufn lNStllute cOIn-
mencement exercises were held. There
were seats for bat four hundred and fifty
and standing space for about one hundred
more. but the gas shone on fully eight hun
dred heads. A Linthicun night is as dear
TO the Georgetowners as the Fourth of July
is TO the nation. AS an evidence of the unde-
nominational character of this institution
of learning, Rabbi Samuel Stern was re-
quested to open the exercises with prayer.
Nearly all the religions of the District have
now been represented at these commence
ment occasions.
The entertainment of the evening was
provided by the boys of the Junior elocu-
ticn department those not members OF
the independent dramatic organization
known as the "Linthicum Students"
A character lesson, Wanted, A Conf
dental Clerk" was the first play of the
evening, following a recitation, entitled
Columbus" by Henry F. Kunkel. The
play was presented ably by James w.
Murray, VIM. B. Sebastian, T. r. ]. Camp
bell, Edward S. Smith, S. William Cohen
and Peyton b. Fletcher. The laughs were
SO hurriedly successive that they stumbled
over each other. Moses Baer then came on,
ard brought out all the points of good
recitation with considerable talent. Henry
f. kunkel. II. Z. Stauffer, Morris John
son, David O'Leary. Charles Z. Jones and
Moses Baer next presented THE Colonels
-nioHdpS, anu prOOuceu great u.erFlHeent.
DE Lunatico Inquirendo," adapted, built
upon, broadened, and, in fact almost re-
created, by Principal e. B. Hay. was the
third important histrionic feature of the
work of George Potter and the splendid
support given by Charles Sherman, H. E.
Stauffer, a. Blumenthal. James Stewart,
Patrick Ford, Herbert Smith, r. ID. War
field. I. R. j. Campbell and Robt. Hughes
made 1t the play of the evening and the
climax of the hilarity.
The annual prizes in gold coin were
awarded as follows: w B. Sebastian $50:
H. r. Kunkel. $50 and Peyton H Fletcher,
$40. The drawing prizes were awarded to
Claude Lunsford OF the senior class and
Moses Baer of the junior. A new prize this
year, q scholarship in the Martyr College
of Oratory. rendered the most efficient mem
Der Of the elocution class, was awarded to
William B. Sebastian. The awards were
made by MIR. Edward Linthicum Dent.
grandson of the Institutes founder. and a
member of the board of trustees, the pres
ident of the board, Mr.. VIM. A. Gordon, be-
ing absent from the city or business.
Tonight the members of all the classes
will meet at the institute and feast on
straw berries, cream and cake. This is an
occasion the boys have never known to
neglect.
Children's Day Celebration.
The celebration of Childrens day at the
West Street Presbyterian Church next Sun
day is being looked forward to with lively
interest. The superintendent, Mr.. William
Leetch. and his father. MIR. john Leetch.
the assistant superintendent. with ,he Ias-
tor, DR.. Alexander, appear to have inspired
the young people with unusual enthusiasm.
Many of them are making extraordinary
exertions to earn money for the occasion.
All the funds collected here and stll over the
country will be used to extend Saba tn
school work.
The celebra ton will take the place of the
morning service, and the pastor Is expected
20 address the children instead CT delivering
sermon
Epworth League Organized.
At Tenleytown NJ. E. Church. Rev. E. H.
Smith. pastor. an Epworth League was or
ganized May 10, with sixty members. The
following officers were elected for The en-
suing year: President, Mr.. A. L. Shoemaker,
first vice president. Mr.. C. H. Williams;
second vice president Mrs. A. E. Shoe
maker; third vice president, Mr. W. b.
Jackson; fourth vice president, Miss Clara
Hillaery; secretary, Miss Mamie Shoe
maker; treasurer, Mrs. John Simpson, ST.
The league holds its devotional meetings al
o'clock Sunday evenings. and it's reg Ilar
business and social meetings ON the first
Tuesday of each month.
Christ Church Property.
George +. Curtis and Mary c. Gilmer
have sold to Henry S. Matthews, for
81. 30, lot 30, in Bealls addition, square 70,
being the sixty feet front on Beall street
adjoining Christ Episcopal Church. 1t is
said to be the intention of the church off,
Gals, to whom Matthews later decided 1t,
to remodel the house on the premises for
the convenience of the pastor. 1t is prob
able that the present parsonage, 1915 3lst
street will therefore not be used as Mr..
Stuart's residence much longer.
Some Local Notes.
Mrs. Louis Keedy, wife of the mayor of
Hagerstown, and her brother, Mr.. Fred.
Stitt. from Dickerson's College, Carlyle,
Pa, will be In Georgetown today, and spend
some time with their father. the Rev. DIR.
SUIT, the pastor of the Dumbarton Avenue
Church.
Mrs. Mamie Mansfield of Georgetown is
visiting friends in Montgomery county. She
will make three months stay.
The Rev. DIR. Stitt has been invited to de-
liver a sermon before Potomac Comman-
derry OF Georgetown on June "A, st. John s
day. The other Communicates of the city
will be invited to attend.