Evening star., 1896-06-25
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA,

Anacostia Lodge, No. 4, Independent Order of
Good Templars, gave an entertainment last
ing ut Haines' Hall, Harrison street, which was
largely attended The program, which was well
rendered. was as follows Piano duet, the Misses
Mary and Hattie Webster; fancy dance, Miss
Mede Potter; duet, "The Upper Ten and Lower
Five II. Griffith and d. Lewis; fancy dance, Miss
Carrie Dyer; vocal solo, Miss L. Main; darky
specially, Mr. Charles Hurdle; vocal solo, Miss
Nettie Higden; fancy dance, Miss Virgie Wood;
Punch and Judy, Prof. Quenean; vocal duet Mr..
and Mrs: A. II. Frear; fancy dance, Miss Rosie
Feezie; bass SOLO, Howard Griffith: fancy Ounce,
Miss Mary Wise: vocal solo. Mrs. Ella Kastrom:
Master Robert Dyer.
vus The e9Wm5.fes g it in in charge was composed of
nold secretary: ii. =. Thomas treasurer; George
Q; Webster, DIR. George W.: Fisher and Misses
The tenth anniversary of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs: F. J; Eisinger was appropriately eee-
day evening and large number of invited guests
Mere We present Mt Among those in atendanse We're
Miss NJ; Rose. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Rich Mrs; p.
Campbell Mr. and l, Mrs Robert NJ f. Jordan Mrs Mrs
Toson, MIR. and Mrs. W. G.. Elsnger, Messrs.
Curtis; Charles and Ralph EisInser Mr.. Sander,
son, Mr.. W. E. Jordan, Mr.. Robert b. Jordan and
others
Church held n delightful oriental lawn party the
lawn of the home OF Mr.. Ii. A. Linger Harrison
the usual partakins Of Ice cream and cake the fol-
lowing program rendered. Selections by Man
dolin Club of Grace NJ. f. Church, Washington;
comcal speeches, George Webber; flag drill, six
teen young ladies' directed by Mrs. Grace Suit.
The attendance was large and all present appeared
to enjoy themselves greatly.
The Junior Society of Christian Endeavor OF Gar
den Memorial Presbyterian Church gave n lawn
party last evening at the home OF Mr.. S. Swim
dells. on Minnesota avenue. Miss Berthe Swim
Arrangements The following program
dered during the evening: Performance the
autoharp. the Misses Bolrer; cOrnet solo, Beverly
North, and recitations by several others.
Anacostia deprived of telephone connection
with Washington during the greater part of yes
terlay, the wires crossing the Navy Yard bridge
having beer broken by canal scow loaded with
coal and carrying high derrick attempting to go
through the draw without lowering the derrick as
has been the custom heretofore. After breaking the
wires the barge SWUNG around and struck the side
of the bridge. tearing away about ten feet of the
rail. No one hurt, but travel was interfercd
with for several hours.
Mr.. Walter Harris of Anacostia had narrow
escape from drowning Tuesday evening. He was
out the river in boat. when 1T was capsiZed
by a sudden sluall. and Mr.. Harris was thrown
into the water. He was rescued by some men,
who fortunat tely. were close at hand.
From information that has been received in Ana
costa, 1t is believed that the gang OF thieves which
during the last few months robbed. 1t Is alleged,
number of post offices in country stores in Prince
Georges county. Md, and who it was supposed,
had left the vicinity, have resumed their nefarious
into and rohbng the store of Mr.. James L. Thomas
at Surrattsville, Saturday night, Of S25 In money
and lot of cigars and tobacco. There is no clue
% the perDetrutOrS.