The Washington Bee Newspaper, February 23, 1889, Page 3

THE BEE ————— AUTHORIZED aGENTS. EAST WASHINGTON. yw. Fowler, 318 3rd8, E+ dvertising farnisned oD appli ectionable advertisements Will not at any price. All remittances . made by draft, postal money order stered letter. Money forwarded + way, is@t the sender’s risk, In y the amount and what it is for ates fora y, CALVIN CHASE, aid Washington D.C PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 309 1ST.N.W.. WASH. D.C. éRi THE BEE CAN BE HAD, Fowlers, 318 8rd street, 8.6. «,M Street, between 12th and wi 5.0 " pruggist corner 16th and M vwest. House, 349Penneylvania Ave, SATURDAY, Feb, 23rd. 1889, { locals. R RENT-ROOMS. Ruows For Rent with or with- 14,1135 9 stn. w. » work done at the BEE sud inspect. ouse With all modern improve- to W. A. Stewart 10th and Fst. ee The reception of the Iolanthe so- cial club was @ SUCCERS. The Fearn Leaf reception at Wil- all on last Monday was well Miss S. E. Harris of the Govt. Printing office lett for Fairfax Va., last Wednesday on @ visit. She will return tomorrow. “The National band will give a Tenefit at the Cadets Armory, Mouday evening, Feb. 25th, 1889. Admission, 25 cts. Capt. J. 8, Coolidge nas moved his place of business about six doors above his old stand in Stan- ton Alley. He has a nicer place and one more convenient for hie business, His card appears in another columu of this paper. Grand Rally in Israel C. M. E. Cuureh on the Ist Sonday in March. The ex-Minister, Rev. R. $. Williams, will preach at 7:30 the anniversary sermon of the Ladies social circle. All are invited to ve present, 2t. The Stag social club reception at the Armory on last Tuesday even- * was attended by a large number is and patrons of the club. ng those noticed were, Misses H. Norman, Gray, Jones, Peyne, A, Robinson S. E. Harris and Messrs. 1). Freeman, Brown, Ware, Pink- ney and others. The exercises of the Mt. Carmel Lyceum were well attended yester day. Papers were read by Misses M- Washington, Hattie Hattan, S. J. Janifer and Lovenings, At the sug {Mr.L.G. Fletcher the. requested to read the tue first Sabbath in ia C. Wormley, assist- it musical talent, will ionery Recital at the Baptist church Satuaday evening March 2nd, 1889 proceeds for the benefit of said church, tick- ets 25 cents, Reserved seats 10cts. ‘ at Droop’s music store, 925 a. ave, The S.S. Lyceum of the 2d Bapt. church beld a large and ‘ing meeting last Sunday 1oou. Miss Susie Robinson read an excellent paper on *Sac- red Music,’ which was discuased by Col. G. M. Arnold, Rev. J. A Taylor, and Dr, Johngon. Next lay Prot, C. A. Bleisner will on the “Bible” aud Miss Lucy Webb read an ersay. TN read Ever Green social club met residence of Miss C. Lucas, 220 Mags. ave. n.e. Tuesday night aud perfected arrangements for the High Tea that is to be given Tues- day evening Febuary 26 at the rea- idence of Miss Emma Brooks 1405 istu.w. After the admission of Several new members and the trans- action of all business, the members Were invited to an adjoining room Where refreshinents in abundance Were served. “Merrily, merrily, shall I live How,” the little girl said, “for I’m not to be kept in because of that horrid neuralgia. My mamma has . ought a bottle of Salvation “Oil ‘rom the draggist and it cost only bts a bottle. ew Jersey has a Baptist minis- ‘er whoclaims to have baptized nore people than any other man n Lis church. The community in which he resides has been grieved over his stubborn cough that bas ‘iterfered with his pastoral duties. Aphysician recommended Doctor Bollls Cough Syrup, and conse- quently there will be baptism in his church next Sunday. 2 oe PERSONALS. os. J. M. Langston has arrived in the city. Rev. S. G. Lamkins has returned to the eity. Rev.Lueket of Miles Chapel is preach- ing aseries of sermons. Dr. Dan. H. Williams of Chicago, Ill. will be in the city next week. : _Mr.Fred Douglass has returned to the city from his Western trip. Rev. W. J. Simmons of Louisville, Ky. will arrive next week, Mr. Fred. Parker of St. Paul Min, will attend the Press convention. Mr. J. H. Crosswhite is in the elty, to complete aarangements with O, P. Mor- ton PostG. A.R. in an entertainment March 4th. Mr. C. F.. Chinn and wife, of Montreal, Canada, have arrived in town to attend the inauguration, and are stopping with their mother at $22 6 st, s. w. Hon. John M. Langston returned to the city from Indiana, Columbus, O., and Boston, Mass., Thursday. He left in ‘th evening for Petersburg, Va. Mrs. Eva Thompson Marshall, of Sara- toga Springs, N, Y., and Miss Zelic Ridg- ley, of Ann «polis, Md., will arrive in the city, March 2d, as the guests of Mrs. Al- exander Marshall and caughter. Pee SPECIAL NOTICES. he BEE would like to havea listof all Good Samaritan societies in thisci'y andall other societies organized by the colored people. Direct to W. Calvin Chase, BEE office. If you want first class job print ing done call at the Bex office 1109 I street n. w. For lime, cement, hay, corn and oats, go to Goodacre’s, 1226 H st., n. W. Fields of labor—The colored teachers southern Bureau looks out for positions as teachers, preach- ers, clerks, private secretaries and persons with business qualifi- antous. Address J. f1. Lawson &co Leuisville Ky. — CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIV ED FOR THE PRESS CONVEN TION AND KECEPTION OF THE COLORED EDITORS. Senator P. Sawyer, $1.00. Dr. C. B. Purvis, $2.00. Prof. J. M, Gregory, $1.00. Dr. F. J. Shadd, $2.00. Dr. 8. R. Watts, $1.00, —_ THE CADETS. The Cadets will give an inaug- ural ball and reunion at their armory, O street bet. 7th and 8th sts, n. w., March 4th, and a recep. tion Tuesday, March 5th. Capt. Coolidge is the chairman of the committee which alone isa guar- antee of a great event. A MARKED DOWN, _ Now is the time to purchase your shoes from H. Goldstein, 912 7th st. n. w. Shoes that were sel- ling for four and five dollars can be bought now from $3.15 to $3 25. It is one of the cheapest houses in the city and one of the best in which to be suited. It you want trunks don’t fail to go to this place. All kinds ot trunks of the very best material are kept for sale. It will pay anybody to call at Goldsteiu’s. Don’t wait until the prices go up but purchese now. Grand Ball Will be given by the Managers of the National Brass Band, at Cadets Armory, O bet. 7th and 8th Sts., n. w., Monday February 25th, This entertainment will be for the benefit of the above baud. Pro- ceeds for the purchase of uniforms and instruments, which will cost $1,000 dollars. We _ respectfully solicit the patronage of our friends and the generous public to aid us in this grand enterprise. Fine Music by the MoNUMENTAL ORCHESTRA Under the leadership of Prof. J. W. Bowie, with thirty instruments. ADMISSION : 50 Cts. Patrick Garner and P. A. Dickson, Managers. Doors open at 7 :30 p. m. The band will start from Mt. Carmel hall, K_ bet. 4th and 5th Sts., u. w., at 3:30 accompanied by several social clubs. The line ot march will be from K to7th, down 7th to Penn. Ave., down Pa. Ave. to Peace monument and counter- march up the Ave., to 18th, up 18th to K, down K to Vt. Ave., up Vt. Ave. to O, down O to 7th st. n. w. ee Let every Baptist member min ister and all otber citizens send in their names to the Bz, VIRGINIA NEWS. WM. B. DULANY. Correspondent. The BEE can always be obtained ers office of ‘the Alezandria, correspondent every Satur- day moruing, at 501 King street, A few lovers ot melody assem— bled Friday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Chapman’s to hear their four year old daughter Frauchon sing. All present enjoyed arare treat, It may be said this little one is very interesting. The sad death of Mr, Charles Watson of consumption occurr- ed at 5 o’clock Sunday morning, after a loug illness, Cur city has lost one of its most promis- ing young men, and society a beloved triend. His death is deplored by all. The members of the Garnet Literary are anxious to hold an entertainment to pro~ vide a fund for the erection of a monnument to his memory. Mrs. Nillie Wright, a well known and respected resident of this city, died at her home Sunday morning. It is said she was one hundred and fourteen years old. This estimable lady was the grandmother of Mr, Albert Hop~ kins. A special meeting of the Man- hattan club is called for the 15th of March. This organization is of a social order; it is composed uf fifty gentlemen promiuent in society here. One of the principal leaders of the Douglass club has tendered his resignation from that body. The pulpit of the Third Baptist church will be filled Sunday morning by Rev. Coleman, of Washington; at night by Rev. Warren, Jr. Rev. Graham left yesterday for his new field in Danville, Va. Much credit is due to Bro. Pinn for his untiring efiorts in behalf of the pipe organ for the A. M. E. church. The new organ will be put in after the meeting of the conference at Parkesburg on March 5th next. Mr. John A. Seaton, ot New York, will attend the inaugura- tion, At the Methodist church on Sunday morving, Rev. Carroll’s text will be “Divine Comfort;” at night, “A Sea of Glass.” FLEETWOOD'S TESTIMO.- NIAL. A DISRINGUISHED AUDIENCE HONOR THE MAJOR, The testimonial of the citizens of this cicy to Major C. A. Fleet- wood at the Metropolitan church last Friday, Feb. 15th, was attend- ed by the entire musical and social circles ot this city. The programme was carried out to the satisfaction of those who honored the gallant major, The most strikiug feature of the testimonial was the arrival of the Cadets, about 200 in number. When he entered there was a tremendous applause. Prot. J. T. Layton was the music- al director and ucder his direction the programme was carried out. Tbe Amateur Glee club, under the direction of Mr. Hamilcar Turley, well sustained their mu- sical reputation. The selections were guod aud rendered wita ease and harmony. This club is the leading organization iu the city. The duette by the Messrs Jack- son, thesolo by Mesdames Josie Stewart Ball, Sallie Warring, and Agnes Smallwood added greatly to the oecasion. The overture by the Cadet cor net band, Capt. Mc. Kinney lead- er, Was enthusiastically applauded This band is fast gaining favor with the eitizens. The most laughable feature of the pro- gramme was the quartette in which Misses Patterson, Bruce, and Messrs Hall and Layton par- ticipated. Mr. Jarvis Butler ren- dered an orgau solo. Mr. W. R. Davis, after the conclusion of the last piece, came forward and thanked the bonor on behalf of the committee and stated that the success of the tes- timonial was due to Mr. W, Calvin Caase, the editor of the Bez, who conceived the idea of tendering a testimonial and made it a success. He then called Major Fleetwood forward and presented him a musicians time beat from the Berean church, also Hon, John H, Smyth presented him a book from the Diamond Back club. In reply the Major stated that he was too enthused to make a an a re cheapest house on F street. tablished 1867. speech; that he didn’t know how to thank the people for the great demonstration as an appreciation of his efforts toaid the people in this city whenever his services were needed. After which the band under Capt. McKinney play- ed a grand march. WAGONS. All kinds of FURNITURE Bought & Sold. UPHOLSTERING & REPAIRING. Furniture Packed and Shipped. taken on Storage. STABLES AND SHOP. Stanton Alley bet. 13 & 14th, K & L, N.W. Goods Edward F. Droop, 925 Penn. ave., call attention to his large stock of STEINWAY & Gambler, Wheelock, Briggs, Behning, and other PIANOS! Story and Clark, Couch and Warren ORGANS, Wonderful Aeolian Organs, Sold on installments, exchanged, rented, repaired, tuned, moved, and stored Violins,Banjos, and Gnitars. Strings a specialty. Sheet music and musical mer- chandise at the old stand, 925 Pa. ave. Feb. 23, tf. Ch DRAMATIC CANTATA, Belshazzar’s Feast or the Hall of Babylon, at the : Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Thursday and Friday eves., Feb. 28 and March (st, ’89, in ten scenes to wit:—The Palace Hall, The Queen’s Apartment, Jewish Place of Assembly, The Wails of Babylon, The Feist, Jewish Quartres, Jewlsh Place of Worship, Lnterpretation, Camp of Cyrus, Within the City, T. H. Wright, WH. Hart, W. Beckett, Man- agers, and J, T. Layton. Director. 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