Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-04-28


late Pastor of st. Mery's Church, which oc-
Cured in the city of Philadelphia, yesterday
morning. Mr.. B. was born in Belgium, on
the 18th of June, 1910, and had, therefore,
nearly completed his 50th year. lie emf
grated to this country in 1892 and entered
the Noyitiate of the Society of Jesus, at
Frederick Md, on the 9th OF November, III
that year. After teaching in Georgetown
College and other literary institutions, and
studying theology in the Seminary attached
to the first named establishment, ne was or
daincd priest by the Most Rev. Samuel
Eccleston, Archbishop Of Baltimore, III the
Chapel of Georgetown College, on the 4th OF
June, 1915, and after filing various posts
there, was appointed President of Washing
ton Seminary, which position he filled with
distinguished ability, having under his
charge at one time, about 400 students. In
1872 he made his final studies at Fred
erick, and became protested member OF hls
order, and was stationed at ST. Mary Church,
Boston, as Assistant Pastor. In August,
1853, he was appointed Pastor Of st. Mary
Church, in this city, and continued IN that
position until August, 1851, when he was
named Assistant Pastor OF 81 Johns Church,
Philadelphia.
During his residence in this city, his ge-
NAL disposition, pleasing manners, and
MANY virtues. won for him the love and
esteem Of all who had the pleasure OF his
acquaintance and it is no exaggerat'on to
say that he had as many friends outside OF
the membership Of the church 20 which nc
was attached, as within 1T.
The congregation Of St. Mary's, owes, IN
great part, to him, the splendid improve
| ment made to their church edihce IN 1896
and the swelling tones OF the fine bell which
he placed upon it, as they peal forth their
|, call to prayer at morning, noon, and night
4 will call his image up TO the memory o.
hundreds for years to come. There were
| few men who had a more extensive influence
and the additions to the church over which
he presided, were probably greater during
his administration than at any other perIoc
of its history. His death will be universal
| ly regretted in our community.
THE PoToaAc, PIEDMONT, AND VALLEY
| AGRICULTURAL SocIrry.-The executive com
mittee of the Potomac, Piedmont, and Val
! lev Agricultural Society, have resolved to e
| to work Immediately to prepare the IAN
grounds for the coming fall.
| It will be recollected that the committee
| some time since selected the fair grounds
and made arrangements for their purchase
| These arrangements have been consunma
| ted, and the committee will at once proceed
to procure plans, Sc, for the necessary tan
| buildings. ;,
The fair grounds which lie on the old
| Leesburg road in the neighborhood OF the
| Poor's house, are admirably suited to the
purpose for which they have been selected
| We'll shaded, yet amply open for all the
purposes of the fair; fully supplied with wa
ter from the cool and copous Federal spring
within good walking distance Of the city, mt
| location combines more advantages, nor coulc
have been more happily chosen.
/ As soon as the plans are prepared am
agreed upon by the executive committee
contracts will be given out, and we hope
before mid -summer to chronicle the com
mencement of the buildings. The affair Il
| in the hands of energetic and competent
gentlemen, who know no such word as fail
We trust that our citizens are fully alive
to the importance of securing by their libe
raj aid the success of this society. No more
advantageous location for a society could ht
selected in the State, and with a little lbe
raj effort on the part of our citizens, We
learn that the success of this important en-
terprise will be no longer predetermined
The interchangeable President Mr.. Washing
ton, with his associates, will we learn, TAKE
steps to improve the grounds, and we have
no doubt, his efforts will be advanced by thi
hearty good wishes aud hberalty OF our clt
liens.
ALEXANDRIA BoArs-The George Page
Captain Gedney, and the Thomas Collyer
| r.nt.;, RaLar ara now nlyinp daily at REQ.