Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-18
HYATTSvILLE.
valescing.

Chillum Castle Lodge. A. F. and A. NJ,
held its regular annual watermelon feast at
Chillum last evening. A large number of
people were present Mr.. James Enos Ray
presided and delivered the address of well
come, on the part of the lodge. Rev. DR..
Buck of st. 4Pauls P. E. Church, spoke of
the social pleasures of these feasts. Rev.
DIR. Watkins of New York city delivered
bright impromptu address, which was high
ly appreciated. The members and their
guests adjourned to the lower hall, where
Mr.. John Miller conferred the watermelon
degree on all present. In addition to the
bountiful supply of melons, tasefully ar
ranged on the table, ice cream and other
refreshments were served Among those
present besides the people Of the vicinity
and members of the lodge and grange, were
Rev. DR.. Buck and sister, Miss Delaplane,
Miss Sallie and Sophia Robinson. Mrs. Eras-
tus Middleton, Mr.. NJ. H. kerney, wife and
daughters. Miss Mary Lamond, Mr.. Clyde
Lamond, Mr. William B. Claggett and Mr..
Benz. D. Stephen.
The registration of voters was continued
yesterday. In this district Bladensburg)
ed to the list of qualified voters. Fifty
names have been noted for striking from
the registration books. Eight men have
been transferred to other districts, and
sixteen, who have died since last year, have
been stricken from the list of voters. The
court of appeals recently decided that
man had to vote in the district in which he
resided, and Mr.. Gasch, the registration
officer, has received letter from the
states attorney, advising him to abide by
the decision of that court.
The Tuesday Club held its first meeting of
the season last evening at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. GiCsta, on Spencer street
Shakespeares Tempest was discussed Mr..
William Giusta read a synopsis of the play.
Piano solos were rendered by Miss Leila
Anon and Miss Mamie Tise. A violin and
piano duet was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Doren Mrs. R. G. Whiting read the ITEM
pest from Hazlett's selections from Shake
speare. Mrs. Lewis F. Holden read Cole
ridges Analysis of the Tempest Miss Emil
ly Schoepf read a description of the charac-
ter of Miranda" Quotations from 1.-THE
Tempest" were given by the different mem
bers of the club. Rev. Father Johnston, Mr.
]. H. Ralston and Mrs. R. G. Whiting were
Shakespearean program for the next meet
ing. Romeo and Juliet will then be read and
discussed. Several new names were propos-
ed for membership. The last act of 1.-The
Tempest was read in turn by Mr.. A. R. Hol-
den. Mrs. r. G. Whiting, Mr.. ]. H. Ralston,
Mrs. Joseph A. Anon, jr., Mrs. A. r. Holden,
Miss Emily Schoepf and Mrs. Lewis F. Hol-
den. The club decided to hold its next meet
ing two weeks hence at the residence of the
Misses Schoepf.
The Ladies' Society met yesterday at the
residence of Mrs. J. c. Robinson and made
several articles of wear.
The trustees of the Riverdale public school
met yesterday and organized by electing Mr.
J. A Blundon president and Mr.. Chas Earle
secretary of the board. Mrs MCGEE has
passed a satisfactory examination and been
appointed teacher of the school. The school
will be opened next Monday, and the Ameri-
can flag will be fioated over the building.