Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-25
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Linthicum Amateur Dramatic Club Makes
Its Initial Appearance
Commissioner Wight Visits Police
Station and the NJ Street Market
General and Personal.

The Linthicum Dramatic Club made it's
first appearance OF the season last evening
at Linthicum Hall, and greeted by
| crowded house The opening number on
the program was humorous sketch, en-
titled How He Popped the Question" in
which Miss Clara E. Baker, as Keziah
Ann, and Mr. Otto Niemeyer as Nathan
Appleby, were the chief actors. Mr.. Pey-
ton B. Fletcher delivered humorous mo-
| nologue, representing Miss Maloney,
servant. on THE Chinese Question" re-
! lating the experience of the domestic with
celestial in a family.
Capt. Racket a comedy in three acts,
was the play of the evening. The cast was
as follows: Frank M. Scott as Capt Rob-
ert Racket of the National Guard, a law
yer when he has nothing else to do, and
liar at all times; John c. Garland as Oba-
dlah Dawson, his uncle from Japan where
they make tea: Patrick ]. Ford as limo
thy Tolman, his friend. who married for
money and is sorry for it; Peyton b.
Fletcher, as Mr.. Dalroy, his father-in-Iaw.
a jolly cove; Otto Niemeyer. as Hobson. a
waiter from Cafe Gloriana. who adds to
the confusion; Miss Grace Ross as Clarice
the captains pretty wife, out for a lark
and up to anything awful; Miss Clara q.
Baker as Mrs. Tolman, a lady with tenn
per- who finds her Timothy a veyation Of
spirit Miss Margaret Schneider as Katv
mischievous maid; lisa Boye, as Tootsy
the kid Tins olive branch
Commissioner Wight's Visit.
Commissioner John B. Wight visited the
Georgetown police station this morning a
few minutes before o'clock and made an
inspection of the place. few minutes
later, in company with Lieut. Swindells
he walked down to the M street market
and personally made an Investigation of
the place surrounding the building. 1t will
be remembered that the country dealers
have been required to display their produce
on the space on either side of the marker
and are forbidden to occupy the sidewalks
on Potomac street or Prospect avenue
Some complaint has been filed with the
Commissioners over the order and that he
might thoroughly understand the situation
Commissioner Wight made the visit
Potomac Council Visitation.
Potomac Council, No. 20 Jr o. U. A M,
had its annual visitation Thursday evening
at its hall, on 31st street. There was a
large turnout of members and visitors At
ter the business meeting the guests were
invited to the banquet hall, where an eIe-
giant repast was served The toasts respond
ed to We're follows: "Jr O. L. A NJ
by the state councillor, George w Keat-
ling; Our country" Mr.. Dugan; ..Poto-
mac Council" Mr.. Albert Vaux; THE Ma
tional Council" Mr. William Boyden. .The
ladies" Mr. Thomas Surgeon The supper
was prepared and the tables waited on by
committee selected from Mizpah Council
NO ., daughters OIL America, composed of
Mrs. Lille MlStead, Mrs. Blackman Mrs
Mabel Vaux. Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Lottie Bell,
Miss Lulu Vaux and Miss Augusta Raab,
to whom a rising vote of thanks was
given by the members present.
General Mention.
Eldbrooke NJ. b. Church of Tenleytown
is now completed and will be rededicated
Sunday, December 3. Speakers Of note will
be in attendance, the order of exercises to
be arranged the fore part of next week
Joseph Truston was arrested this morn
ing by Policeman Lintler upon the COM
plant of robbing w. H. Moore.
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