Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-07
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

One of the most mixed up affairs which
ever occurred in Anacostia took place last
evening at Masonic Hall. Mr.. William H
Peck. the well-knoWn Grand Army man
explained the difficulty 10 a Star reporter
follows: DIR. Arnold. a prominent ply
sician, living in Washington, offered tC
give an entertainment this evening at Ma
sonic Hall before the members of Logan
Post. CT. \. R.. and such other persons as
might also choose to be present
Il went to the office of the building in
spector for the usual permit. and to my
utter surprise was informed that the per-
nit could not be granted, because the OWL
ers of the building in winch it was pro-
posed to give TIE entertainment had not
complied with the building regulations.
Il then consulted with the police authori-
ties of the town. and as result determined
TO go ahead with the snow. and the doors
of Masonic Hail were opened for the pur-
pose Almost soon this was done Po-
lceman Farquhar appeared on the scene
and said that unless the Usual amount OF
money Was deposited to cover the cost OF
the permit he would se:ze the receipts.
II was soldier during the war; said
Mr.. Farluhar." continued Mr.. Peck. and my
orders not to allow this affair to go on
without a permit IS shown or the money is
deposited to pay for one, and l am going
to obey orde:S s.
For quite while Mr. Farquhar stood
guard over the table where Mr. George
Gritman sat. anxiously waiting for persons
of whom very few had UP to that time ap-
peared. to come and buy tickets. while in q
corner rot far away stood Mr.. George o.
Watson. Mr.. j. f.. MinniN and several other
prominent Nisons. who were engaged IN
earnest conversation. and ever and anon
casting glances at the cash table.
After a while some ere persuaded the
polio, man to go to Hilisdale to consult
Sergeant Anderson, who had repaired there
his absence the cash table was removed in
side the hail and out of easy reach of the
officer
Officer Farquhar returned to the hal
about pm and announced that he would
rot interfere with the progress of the
show. but he notified Mr.. Peck that the Ia L
ter would have to explain his conduct to
the proper authorities OF the District to-
day.
The trustees of the building held a meet
ing with closed doors to discuss the affair,
but the result of their deliberations was
not made public
The various events OF tie evening inter-
fered greatly with the size of the audience
and many parsoI.s who went to the hall for
the purpose of attending the entertainment
went away without doing so.
The confirma ton class of Emmanuel P.
f. Church. Rev. w. G. Davenport rector
Friday evening the msmbers will be adj
dressed by the rector. The rite of con-
tirInatiOn VIII he administered by Bishop
Satteriee Sunday. 10Th.
The annual Easter ball for the entertain
ment Of the patients of st. Elizabeth 5
Asylum Was given last evening at the
Opera HCUse before a large audience, and
was as much enjoyed by those present as
IS usual at similar events given there. An
employees ball will he given at the same
place tomorrow evening, under the charge
of DR.. .j-a p$on.
There : much competition among the
III Il
acoStia n raising money for church pur-
pose before Sunday next. a number of
prizes ara to he awarded. the first to be a
gold 5G.tgc IF the Epworth League
Policeman Robe of the Anacost;a sub
station : 81 rfously i'll at his home on Jack
son street.