Evening star., 1895-10-17
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Many Social Notes From Across Rock Greek
Bridge.
jean InEelOw Evening and n Dance
Progress of the Evangelistfc
Meetings-NOtes.

There was Jean Ingelow Evening at
Grace Church last night, and the delightful
and beautiful thoughts of the talented
poetess were most effectually presented to
large audience. Some of the efforts were
set to music for the occasion. The selec-
tions were varied, and deep interest was
manifested throughout the program. 1.-THE
Songs Of Seven," one of Jean Ingelow's
most popular poems, was illustrated by ap-
propriate tab!eaux, the young ladies of the
church and children Of the Sunday school
forming the pictures. The poems were read
by Miss Bertha Payne. Miss Bertha also
gave reading, Jean Ingelow." and Miss
Mary Lockwood followed with a vocal solo.
when Sparrows Build"
Then came Mr.. r. Clinton Balinger, who
sang In splendid voice 1.-The Snow Lies
White" Mr.. Balingers work with various
church choirs is well known. Later there
came a reading, "A Reverie," by Miss
Laura Benton: solo (vocaD, 20 Fair Dove.
o Fond Dove" Miss Emma Ballman; solo
(vocaD, "On the Rocks of Aberdeen" Miss
Lulu Grimes.
The accompanies of the evening were
Miss Anna Abbott, Miss Lulu Simmons and
the outcome of much care and preparation,
and proved rich. reward of effort.
To Miss Minnie Crimes is largely. due the
credit of bringing about so happy result.
Dancing Party.
Night before last there was an extremely
pleasant dancing party given by the Misses
Mccarthy Of 1868 Valley street. The house
was decorated beautifully with palms and
flowers for the occasion, and all the usual
incidental attractions were there. Among
those present were: Misses Mamie, Maggie
and Helen Mccarthy, Misses Ida, Maggie
and Ella Riley, Misses Lottie and Lulu
Colburn, Misses Katie and Mamie Whelan,
Miss Dolon, Miss Harrison, Mrs. Kidwoll,
Mrs. Weisenberger, Mr.. Chas. r. Murray,
William Whelan, Mr.. Daniel Murphy, Mr..
William Murphy, Mr.. Harry Dolan, Mr..
Frank Underwood, Mr.. Thos. Homiller, Mr..
William Volkman and Mr.. Frank Colburn.
The evening was one of unalloyed enjoy
ment.
Evangelistic Meetings.
Tonight Rev. Mr.. Neighbor will take
another step in his evangelistic work here
ard preach on the streets among the peo-
pie of the poorest sections. The first exhor-
tations will be made on 32d street below
the canal He will be assisted by Rev. NJ.
Thomas, the pastor cf the Gay Street Bap-
tist Church, and about twenty-five repre-
Sc natives of his congregation. Last night
the Baptist Church was overrun by the
crowd who came to hear the evangelist
speak. His sermon was on 1.-The Two
Ways; the Way of Life and the Way of
Death.
Notes.
Eminent Commander Thomas of Colum-
lila Commandery No. 2, council officers and
twenty-five sir knights paid a fraternal
visit last night to Potomac Commandery,
No. 3. Informal addresses were made by
Commander Thomas, Commander Vinson of
Potomac, Past Eminent Commander R. w.
Darby and others.
The police have been instructed to use
unusual diligence in securing the boys who
have so annoyed Cooke Park residents by
breaking their windows, ETC. An example
Will be made Of them when caught.
Mr.. Herbert Divine of Q street, George
town, was yesterday married to Miss Cath
crime Pendergraff Of Washington, the cere-
mony taking place in Baltimore at the
Catholic Cathedral. The Rev. Father
Thomas officiated. In the evening congrat-
nlations were received at the groom's home
here,