The Washington critic., 1888-03-13
WEST WASHINGTON.
Mcdicnl ColIeRe Commencemenl


The thirty-ninth annual commence
ment of the University of Georgetown
was held at Albough's Opera-Houso yes
terday afternoon. The large building
was well filled with friends of the uni
yersity, After an interesting musical
programme President Doonan conferred
degrees on the following graduates AL
fred Aplin, Englnnd s. $. Ashmore-
Noakes, England; James II. NJ. Barber
Maryland; Gaius NJ. Brumbaugh Penn
sylvania; w. ii. Cofiron, Michigan;
Conner davies, England; w. g. Fowler,
District of Columbia; Edward Il. Man
soll England; John d. O'Doherty, Mas
sachusetts; Hugh M Smith, District of
Columbia Frederick Sohon, District of
Columbia; S. g. Wilson, Maryland. The
yaledictory address was delivered by
Hugh M. Smith of this District; the ad.
dress to the graduates by Professor Q. H.
S. KloinsChmidt, NJ. D., and the
prizes were presented by Professor J. T.
Johnson, NJ y. The music was by Ber-
nays Orchestra.
Electric Lighting and Power.
The bill introduced in the Senate yes
terday by Senator Hawley to incorporate
the West Washington Electric Lighting,
Heating Motor and Power Company,
named the following incorporators :
Messrs. jeff Chandler, II. =. Gilbert,
George Hill, IT,, T. w. Royce, d. ].
Murphy Of the District; George w, Will
son, James s. Humbird, James NJ. Gaifey
of Pittsburg and Caleb ii. Jackson Of
Allegheny City, Pa.
A CmTic reporter in search of informa-
ton upon the subject of the plans, aims
and views of the company, visited Maj
George Hill, ir., this morning. Upon In
quiry as to the location of the plant, the
Major said
1.-THE plant will be located in George,
town, and the location will be chosen at q
point where we can have both the benefit
of water power and steam."
"What will the motive power be to pro-
duce the electricity"
water power, sir, and we will have
| sufficient for all purposes We propose
| TO light the streets of Georgetown with
electricity, and if the electric railroad is
incorporated we will be able to furnish
them motive power cheaper than they
with what assurance are you work
ing}2,T, ,., =,
failure by the interest taken in the mat
ter by outside capitalists. A block of
the stock will be taken in Pittsburg by
some of the capitalists there. Our CAPT
tai stock is $3.50, 900 with the privilege OF
The bill will be shortly presented in the
| House.
Rock Creek Park.
The Commissioners have written Sena-
tor Ingalls,, chairman of the Senate Dis
trict Committee, regarding the bill "to
authorize the Commissi oners to condemn
land on Rock Creek for the purpose of a
park, etc." heartily recommending its
passage. They say it is hardly possible
to formulate another project that would
advisable as the one under consideration.
The tract contains 919 acres, and is as
sessed at $l09,32O, including the improve
ments.
Notes About Town.
The funeral of the late Bernard Tully
took place from his residence, 1858 N
street northwest, this afternoon. Mr..
| Tully, who had been i'll for long time,
bore his sickness with Christian fortitude.
He was in the 65th year of his age
Commissioner Raymond favors the
tunneling of Rock Creek, and he has had
talk with Captain Symons upon the
practicability of the plan. If this is done
Georgetown will receive lasting benefit.
In this event the streets would be made
continuous.
Mrs. Louise Pollock, assisted by Miss
Susie Pollock, will give a practical dem
onstration of the merits of the Kinder
garden system at Linthicum Hall at $3.50
O'clock on Thursday afternoon, taking
children from the Pensoara Free Kinder.
garten as examples.
The Executive Committee on the Free
Bridge Celebration will meet tomorrow
night at Association Hall. The various
subcommittee are doing active work.