Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Meeting Of the Commitee Of Arrangements
for Masonic Bazaar.
Program of Entertainment Provided
by Electn Chapters, Order of East
ern Star-aGeneral News.

bazaar for the benefit of the building fund
OF Aracostia Lodge. The reports showed
very encouraging prospects for the success
of the enterprise. Large numbers of dona-
tions have already been received.
Eiecta Chapter Meeting.
An interesting meeting of Electa Chapter,
Order of the Eastern Star, was held Tues
day evening. The attendance of members
was large, and many visitors, representing
every section of the District, were also
present. After the transaction Of routine
business program was rendered as fol-
lows: Piano solo, Miss Prospect: recita-
ton. Mr.. S. E. Shields: xylophone solo,
Prof. Henry Lavender: tenor solo. Mr.
s. e. Shields; recitation. Mrs. Dr. r. A.
Pyles; vocal solo, Miss Lizzie Watson: al
dress. Mrs. Espey, worthy grand nlatron OF
the Order of the Eastern Star in the Dis
trict
Following the rendition of the program
there was a fruit supper, in which oven
200 persons participated.
Honors Conferred.
Mrs Mary N. North, president of the
Current Events Club of the District OF
Columbia, whose home is in Anacostia.
has been apo nted to a zion en- the staff
of contributors of the Buffalo. N. Y, Com
mercial. Mrs. North has accepted the posi-
tion but will continue to reside in Ana
costa During the recent Grand Army
convention in Buffalo. Mrs. North had
charge for the Commercial of the work
connected with the proceedings of all the
Women's cuNiliaries to the G. a. r.
During her absence from home Mrs.
North and her daughter. Miss Theda, were
the guests of friends in North Tonawanda,
Buffalo. Pittsburg and Cumberland.
Mrs. North has also been appointed
member of the board OF patronesses of the
''WoiTan's Klcndike Expedition Syndicate"
when mas made arrangements for an ex-
petition to the klondike region. which
expected to start from New York Marcn
1, 1888. Other patronesses selected are
Mrs NJ. S. Lockwood, Mrs. May Whitney
Efherson and Mrs James +. Tanner. all OF
Washington.
Spontaneous Combustion.
The burning Of large stack of fodder
from supposed spontaneous combustion was
witnessed'i lin the field of Mr.. H. Y. Emo. in
Anacostia, yesterday afternoon. The fod-
der was very dry, and some think it pos
sible that there might have been piece of
glass in close proximity. which attracted
the rays of the sun and thus set fire to the
fodder. Those who witnessed it were great
iy' surprised when the flames broke from
every part of the stack at the same instant
WcEa.sn's Nv. Il. c.
a meeting of the Wonan's Relief Corps
auxiliary to John A. Logan Post, G. A r.
fer the consideration of important .,untters
viii be held the fourth "Wednesday of this
month at Masonic Hall, Aracostia There
has been no general meeting of the corps
for some time. and large amount of rou.
uhe business has, II is said, accumula ed
Current Event. Club.
The Current Events Club will resume it's
meetings fer the fall and winter Friday at
ternoon Of next week. The first gathering
will be at the home of the president. on
Wa
Paragraphs On Current Events" II is I'M
derstood that course of readings in which
all the memksrS are expected to take part
will be mapped out.
Original NIcstfnIcy Man.
Mr. and Mrs. A. f. Richmond of Buffalo,
n. Y, who were the guests for several days
of Rev. ]. T. and Mrs. North of Minnesota
avenue, left for their home last night Mr..
and Mrs. Richmond, who are expert bicy-
clista, brought their wheels with them, and
during their stay visited almost every Mace
of interest around Washington Yesterday
afternoon Mr.. Richmond, who is said to
have been the first editor in the state OF
New York to suggest the name of Mr.. Nc
kin!ey for the presidency OF the United
States, called at the White House and was
cordially received by the President. After
seeing the chief magistrate Mr.. Richmond
was asked what office he Intended to ae-
cept, and he promptly replied None"
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1t is understood that Mr.. Daniel Christie,
who formerly lived in Anacostia, and was
recently married in England, will soon
commence the erection OF a fine residence
in Anacostia, and after it's completion will,
with his bride, make the town his perna-
nent home. There was much regret when,
several years ago, Mr.. Christie went to
England for ar indefinite stay, and his re-
turn will give pleasure to his many friends.
Summer Hotel.
Mr.. Thomas S. Mccarthy of Georgetown
has purchased the residence and grounds of
the estate in Ardwick recently controlled
by Mr.. J. f. Mccoy. 1t is understood to be
the intention of the new owner to refit the
dwelling and convert it into a capacious
mansion. with the view, possibly, OF open
ing a summer hotel.
Revival Meeting.
Revival services We're begun at Brooke
field NJ E. Church South recently and are
held each evening at o'clock. Tomorrow
evening Rev. DR.. j. H Young of Baltimore
is expected to preach, and Sunday quar-
terly meeting will be conducted by Rev
DR.. 1. w. Canter, formerly of Washington,
and now of Baltimore. There will also lie
a circuit church rally at Horse Head. Sat
urday, when Drs. Young and Canter will
officiate, and several others will make
short addresses. The exercises will begin
about 10 am. and continue all day.
Escape From st. Elixnbeth's.
The police authorities have been notified
of the escape last evening from ST. Eliza
beth's Asylum of Isadore Eophupzi
Greek, who became insane while member
of the Marine Corps, and was sent to the
hospital about month ago. The room in
which the man was placed has bars across
the window, but he forced two of them
far enough apart to allow him to pass out
between them.
General and Personal.
A game of tennis between the Avalons
and the Morning Glories, played few days
ago. resulted in a9victery for the former
A second game, ut is expected, will be
played this evening" by the same clubs
Mr.. A. e. Randle Of Congress Heights
has made arrangements for improving his
store and dwellings. In aArdwick.
Miss Jeanne Davidson of Anacostia has
gone to Scotland to visit her mother She
Is expected to return next month.
Rev. George e. IL Stevenson has resigned
the pastorate of 9the East Washington
Heights Baptist Ghurth. 49,.
Mr.. Paul Simpson who has been very i'll
RI tx1,o ronv9f 10 r,ouy