Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-23
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
An Interesting Lecture on Venice Last
Night
Long Ride In n Bug9y-Local Notes OF
General Interest From Across
Rock Creek Bridge.

Mr.. E. D. F. Brady, the well-known lee
turer, gave very interesting address last
evening in the CASTOR Memorial Hall of
GEORGETOWN University, taking as his sub
ject, Venice, the Queen City of the Adri-
attic" The lecture was given under the
auspices of the Athletic Association of the
university, and the attendance was not as
large as such Interesting lecture should
have. At the start Mr.. Brady showed that
he was familiar with every detail of his
subject, and his excellent description of the
queen city of the Adriatic was increased by
large number Of fine stereopticon views.
All the places of interest to a visitor at
Venice were shown. The place wherein
Shakespeare dwelt and is reputed to have
written his great work, the Merchant of
Venice, was shown. st. Marks Cathe-
dral, said to be one of the finest churches
in Europe. which has a crypt containing
shown upon the screen, and the edifice de-
scribed. Among the exterior ornaments of
the church are four immense bronze horses
which the speaker stated had been stolen
number OF times, but always recovered
In his campaign in Italy, Napoleon took the
bronze beauties and sent them to France,
Whlle on another occasion they were car
RED over to Egypt. Other beautiful build
ihSs We're described, and the speaker dWelt
much upon the architectural appearance of
the houses and the magnificent street
scenes, with illustrations of the palatial
sondolas which ply over the watery thor
oughfares.'
Long Buggy Ride.
Mr.. Henry Chamberlain and Mr.. Chas.
Copperthite, well-known young men, have
just returned from a novel outing trip to
Ne" Raven, Conn.,, the native town of the
latter. Inc journey was made both ways
IN buggy, and the horse appears to be
none fNr tic
Two travellers are in better health and look
stronger than If the journey had been
made by rail The start was made about
Hiohtn ago, at o'clock in the morning.
A1ter eight days riding the two reached
thelr destination, travelling only at day,
ana laying over Of nights at cities on the
way On the upward trip the only evil
dencc of the journey on the horse was an
increased appetite of nearly double the
quantity of rations
After spending an enjoyable time at
New Haven the return was made last
Wednesday, April 10. On Tuesday evening
Baltimore was reached, and at : O'Clock
yesterday morning the last stretch of the
Journey was begun. The two arrived in
georgetown few minutes before 4
o clock in the afternoon.
4 Confirmation.
Grace Church was crowded last evening
with members of the congregation and
others to witness the administering of the
rites of confirmation TO a class which has
for some time been under the instruction
of Rev. Mr.. Bourne. the pastor. The scrv-
Ices were conducted by Bishop Satterlee,
IT being his first appearance at the church.
Ihe class in confirmation numbered eleven
and Bishop Satterlea was assisted by Rev
Or. stuart. pastor of Christ Church, and
Rev. Mr. Bourne. Rev. DIR. Buck pastor
of st. James Church. was also present
AT the conclusion of the ceremony Bishop
Satterlee delivered a few remarks to the
class in particular, and the audience in
general, explaining the religious duties of
every person.
Broke His Leg.
Nelson Kent, white bicyclist, met with
a very painful accident yesterday after
noon about 8 o'clock, which will incapaci-
tate him for some days. While riding
down NJ street his wheel ran into the
groove of the cable car tracks, and, in
attempting to turn quickly into Pennsyl-
Vania avenue, he forgot himself and the
wheel slid from under him, throwing the
rider upon the asphalt with sufficient force
to break his leg. Some pedestrians who
witnessed the accident tendery picked the
injured man up, and summoned the patrol
wagon, which conveyed him to the Emer-
gency Hospital.
Health Regulations.
The first arrest in Georgetown over the
new health regulations regarding diaries oc-
CURED yesterday. The arrest was made by
special officer of the health department.
and the ether party was James Reedy, a
wel-known dairyman. The cause was a
failure to have the permit number of the
dairy printed upon the milk wagon, SO that
the public could see it. The case came up
in the Police Court this morning for settle
ment.
Mr.. Samuel Goodman, day station keeper
at the seventh precinct, has returned from
very successful fishing trip up the river
bringing home an excellent catch.
Mrs. Kinsinger, accompanied by her
daughter, Miss Mamie, left town yesterday
for Philadelphia, to witness the marriage of
her son, MIR. Samuel Kinsinger to Miss
Laura McDonough of 1909 Norris street
which takes place this afternoon.
Ida Jones, coiored domestic, who was
arrested by Policeman Harry Lehman, on
account of her queer actions, was found
upon examination to be insane, and yester-
day sent to the asylum.