Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-06-11

CH1DRxH's DAY IN THE CHuRcHEs-Chi ldren's
day. At the Congress Street N. p. church the
children had missionary jubilee. which consisted
Of music and reeitations II was stated the chill
OF $l40.26 for missionary purposes. crystal
| chandelier costing s2l5 has been placed in the
church also celebrated the day SET apart for them
by the execution OF a well arranged program. In
the morning the baptism OF ten iafants occurred.
during the evening service f14 was subscribed by
the church FOR the sunday school, Yesterday was
also observed as childrens day at the Gay Street
Baptist church, and the entertainment given for
them was largely attended.
WARNING TO GAMBLERs.-That the Virginia
authorities intend breaking up the practice OF
above the Free bridge on sundays Is apparent
from the fact that yesterday afternoon five depu-
NO srns OF asmSSS. os. tne mere Mere
games there on sundays had been warned. The
officers, however, remained around until after
dafK wnen they departed, but noe before giving a
warning that II gambling is carried on all con-
cerned would be arrested and dealt with according
MARIE CEcILE DoYLEs FuNRRAI.-The funeral
OF Marie Ceeiie. the pretty and interesting six
year-oid daughter OF Mr.: and Mrs. John ii. Doyle
from the residence Of MI. Joseph +. Collins. on o
street, and was attended by many friends OF the
tui moral ,rnsie Tne fensr numerous ana oean-
Quoted by the uncle OF the deceased Father
Collins, OF Georgetown University, and the inter-
ment was at Oak Hill cemetery. Among the floral
tributes were beautiful pillow from the Potomac
Boat Club and "gates ajar" from the class OF SIS
OF Georgetown College.
FINED FOR PRoFANrTY.-Edw Robinson charged
with using profane language on Market street,
forfeited IS collateral In the Police Court to-day
NJ street.
TEMPERATURE AND CONDITION OF WATER AT Z
a. m--Great Falls, temperature, ~; condition.
"; receiving reservoir, temperature, Is: cOndi-
ton at north connection, 81 condition at south
connection, 49, distributing reservoir, tempera-
lure, 20; condition ut infiuent gate-house. IS;
condition at efriuent gate-house, SO High tide
In the river to-day, $3.50 pm low tide at SAG pm.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for The EVENING STAR
A SUNDAY SToRM.-The storm OF yesterday was
more severe here than In Washington. For a while
the clouds OF dust made vision impossible on the
streets and when the rain came and the wind
ceased marks OF the blow were everywhere visible
IN Town. such as PROSTATE trees. broken shutters,
AND damaged sgnbOardS The baptist church had
It's caves damaged and brick knocked from its
walls. At one or the cemeteries a tree 8 inches
branches made to spin around while the trunk was
twisted apart. Large numbers Of rruit treets on
the farms adjacent TO this city are PROSTATE.
wharf, loot Of Fayette Alley, is now ready for
work, and will begin the employment OF hands
before the close OF the present month. 1t has now
riverside entrance, fine engine and boiler, and
canning benches sufficient to employ more tnan
100 hands, and TO turn out 5000 cans OF fruit per
pastor OF the Baptist church hare. preached last
night the anniversary sermon or the Young Mems
MISSIONARY SOciety.-ChiidIen' services were
held, much to the satisfaction OF the little ones at
NJ. L. church South, here yesterday.-Mr. j. A.
Javens barely escaped drowning while hunting
one night last week on the marshes south or this
city.-A horse bought By Mr.. W. j. BrOdDeck at
the Texas sale on Saturday, broke its leg on the
Fair grounds, and was SnOt by Of1cer Sher-
wOod.-C1rc1lars have been sent to over 1000
pubic school teachers OF this section or Virginia
inviting them to the Teachers Institute here next
July.--Lieut. James Smith brought Billy VII
lans here this afternoon, the train reaching here
AT 30 O'Clock.