Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-01
HYATTSVILLE.

The second HyattSville assembly, which
was held last evening at Grand Army Hall.
was one of the most brilliant social events
which has occurred in the village this sea-
son. The hall was decorated with ever
green's holly and the national rcolors. while
the colors Of the assembly, orange and black,
we're also much in evidence. The members
OF the club also wore the colors. An Or
chestra from Washington furnished the
music, which was Of a high order, under the
direction Of Prof. Hoskins. They occupied
| the stage, which was fitted up as a cozy cor
ner. program of fourteen dances was ar
ranged for, the dance lasting until the COM
|, ing in of the new year. Supper was served
about 10 o'clock. The chaperpns of the
| evening were Mrs. NJ. V. Tierney. Mrs. Jos.
Aman, Mrs. Callahan, Mrs. Mcfarland,
Mrs. P J. Duffy. Mrs Post and Mrs. Stew
art There were a number of Invited guests
from Washington and the surrounding
towns, while the members of the assembly
were out in force. The number present was
just suited to the size of the hall. without
in the least degree making it uncomfort-
able, while the sudden change in the weather
made dancing a great pleasure. The third
assembly win be held during Easter week,
and will probably be given in the new Ma
sonic Temple. Those present at the dance
last evening were Miss Mary Schofield, Mss
Post. Miss Deis. Miss Stewart. the Misses
ThySon, Mr.. Geo. Thyson, Mr.. Chas- Finney,
Mr.. Hillard Owen, Mr.. Becker, Mr.. Nat Paige
Mr.. De Graw. Mr.. Beavens. Mr.. Stewart,
Mr.. Moran. Mr.. and Mrs. Payne and Mr..
Graham of Washington: Mr.. Cronmiller and
Mr.. Fenwick of Laurel, Mr.. Mattingly of
Leonardtown, the Misses Duffy, the Misses
Callahan, Miss Corinne MacFarland, Mss
Edith Gallant. Miss Leila Aman. Miss Van
Dorm, Mrs. John Holden, Miss Gieb, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Holden, Mr. Bob Callahan, Mr..
Dallas Irving, Major NJ V. Tierney, Mr..
Mcfarland, Mr.. Ed. Fuller.
Chillum Grange has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: John Miller,
master: Geo. N. Perkins. overseer: j. Enos
Ray. lecturer; Geo. A. GUIDE. steward: Mr..
and Mrs. Alex. GUIDE, assistant stewards:
VIM r. McChesney. chaplain; James Miller,
treasurer eighth teS'm); Elias fsoweii. sec
rotary; Samuel Anderson, gate keeper; Mrs.
]. Enos Ray, Ceres; Mrs. Geo. N Perkins
Pomona; Mrs. VIM. r. McChesney, Flora.
A highly successful entertainment was
given by the ChillUm Dramatic Club at Chill
lum Hall a few evenings since for the bene-
fit of the hall fund A piano and violin duet
was given by Prof. Chas. Russell and son.
a vocal solo and recitation by Mr.. Lang a
vocal solo by Mrs Phillips, and wtistling
solo by Mr. Woolsey. The columbian
Drill was given by team composed of six
ladies and six gentlemen. A farce comedy,
entitled "Wooing Under Difficulties" was
presented by Misses Cora Humphrey, Mar
garet Ellin. Bertha Wiltberger. and Messrs
Fred. Ellin. ]. Enos Ray, jr., Dorsey Ellin
and Fred Funk. Rough Diamond" a one
act play, was given, with a cast of char
acters, including the following persons: Mrs
E. c. Wineberger, Misses Gertrude Abbott
and Lily Voigt and Messrs. August Miller,
E. B. Rowell. Clyde Lamond. Anthony L.
Ray, Fred. Funk and Dorsey Ellin
The handsome residence of Mr. James NJ
Hall, located west of Hyattsville and lust
outside of the corporate limits, is nearly
completed.
DIR. and Mrs. J. r. Owens entertained the
Hyattsville Progressive Euchre Club last
evening at their hospitable home. The fol-
lowing players participated in the games:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Whiting, Mr.. and Mrs.
| r. Z. White, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas H. Welsh
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Latimer. Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis F. Holden, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Robin
son. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Campbell, Dr. and