Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-21
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

ANACOsTIA.
A blaze Of lights, gorgeous floral exhi-
bition and a number Of ladies in handsome
attire were some of the evidences of the
grand reception given last night In the
Masonic Hall to Mrs. snedden. most wor-
thy grand matron of the Eastern Star OF
the United States. Mrs. Snedden was the
guest of Electa Chapter. but many of the
shining lights in Masonic circles of Wash
ington were present, and Ruth Chapter OF
Brightwood and Naomi Chapter of Wash
ington were well represented. The chapter
met in its hall room and exhibited the
working of the order for the benefit OF Its
guest. Speeches followed, and after
short business meeting, during which time
several new members were admitted, those
present adjourned to the banquet nall,
where the rest of the evenings festivities
took place The stage in the hall was a
wonder in the art of the florist and me-
chanic. Messrs. A. GUIDE and William Guide
deserve credit for the array Of palms.
ferns, tulips and other cut flowers.
had for its centerpiece blaze or
lights, forming the word welcome, under
meath of which was another blaze forming
the star of the order. Each guest was the
rose, while pots of American beauties
adorned the tables. There were songs and
recltalions, and at late hour the wash
ington people departed in special car
held for their disposal. Among those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. L. Cabell William
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Pullman, Mr. and Miss
Pullman. Mrs Yeatman. Mrs Mary ONeil,
Mrs. Annie Schafer, Miss B. Grader, Mr..
and Mrs. F. G. Alexander, Mr.. and Mrs.
DR.. Woodman, Mr.. and Mrs John F. o. Neil,
Mrs. w. E. Nally, Mrs. La Mount, Mrs.
Coakly. Mrs: Thorn, Miss Belt, Miss Loef-
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Bohrer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Teachem, Miss Rover, Mr.. Otterback, Mr..
and Mrs. Benjler, Miss Seberes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Turner. Miss c. Yost, Mrs. Martin,
Traviner. Mr.. Adolph Guide, Mr.. William
Guide, Mrs. Allen, DR.. and Mrs. r. A. Pyles,
Mrs. NJ. NJ. North, Miss Theda North, Mrs.
Walter Fisher, Mr.. j. w. Tolson, Miss Mat
Carrie Golden. Mrs. NJ. l.. O'Donoghue, Mr..
Redd, Miss Matte Redd, Mr.. Shields, Mr..
Crothers, Mr.. Okey, Mrs. Watson Miss
Lizzie Watson, Mr. Garden, Rev. and Mrs.
w. G. Davenport.
There was confirmation last night at
Emmanuel p. f. Church. Bishop William
Paret OF the Protestant Episcopal diocese
of Maryland arrived in Anacostia last
evening, and at o'clock the service be-
gan. For the first time the new bell was
used to announce the service, and the
church was filled with relatives and friends
OF the members of the confirmation class
Previous to the service in Anacostia the
bishop had confirmed three candidates at
the colored church in Hillsdale. The exer-
clseS at Emmanuel were not as elaborate
as would have been had it not been for the
physical indispostion of the bishop, who
was far from a well man. The choir rem
dered "Alleluiah, Sing to Jesus" after
which the class, thirty-three in all, appear
ed, with Rev. w. G. Davenport, the rector
at their head Following the ceremony the
bishop delivered a short sermon to the
newly confirmed members explaining their
duties and obligations to God and the
church.
q a6 nr1n nf fhn n11
held their regular meeting in Masonic Hall
last night. Arrangements were completed
and invitations have been issued for book
reception to be held next month in the hail.
and on which occasion there will be a
musical and literary program. The order
are DESTROYS of obtaining a library, and the
price of admission, as stated by the invi-
tation. is book. The committee having
the matter In charge are George H. Thorn
as, Miss Cora c. Mclean, Mrs. Eliza Wal
son and Mr.. S. Simons.
Tomorrow evening the Epworth League
of the Methodist Church will celebrate
Washington's birthday by patriotic enter
tainment which, as is the case with all of
the literary entertainments, is free to those
"a"eiving invitations, and also to the pub
lie.
q a.i Monday. took place this morning at
his late residence, q Maple avenue, Rev.
L. b. Hughes officiating. Following the
service at the house, requiem mass was
Fillmore and Washington Streets at 10
o'clock. Deceased left wife, Mrs. Mary
+. Woods.
The fourteenth birthday of Miss Emma
Harrison was celebrated the other night at
her home at Sc Grant street by a birthday
party, and for time music, games and
social pleasures formed the evenings
amusements. after which refreshments
We're served.
14r. , lul Simpson of Avalon terrace has
left for a visit to his brother in Illinois.
Mrs. S. NJ. Golden is i'll at her home on
Maple avenue.
Emmanuel P. E. Church will give a
musical entertainment tonight at Masonic
Hall. 1t will include considerable Anacos-
tia and Washington talent
The regular meeting of the Anacostia
Citizens Association has been announced
to take place tomorrow night at Haines
Hall. President Linger stated this MORN
ing that there will be no postponement of
the meeting on account of it being legal
holiday. There is considerable business be-
fore the association, among which is the
announcement of committees for the ensu-
ing year. The meeting has been called for
100 o'clock.