Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-19
ALEXANDRIA.

ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRADE.-The
third meeting to further the organization of
the board of trade was held at the chamber of
the common council last night. Mr.. J. j.
Jameson presided and Mr.. W. NJ. Reardon was
the secretary. The committee on the constitu-
ton reported form of government which was
adopted. This makes an organization with a
president, vice-president, secretary and treas
urer and twelve directors. The members paw
50 per annum dues, and committees on arbitra-
tlon. the Potomac river. new enterprises, rail-
roads. transportation, &C., provide means of
inquiry, while the whole body. composing lI3
leading citizens. afford opportunities for coun-
sci and the officers and directors are the execu-
tive body. Nominations for president being in
order, Mr.. Harlow nominated Mr. f A Reed and
he was unanimously elected. and assumed the
chair with a neat address. Mr.. Snowden nomi-
| mated Capt p. b. Hooe as first vice-president
| and Mr.. Fisher Mr.. Noble Lindsay as second
vice-president, and they were unanimously
| elected. w. NJ. Reardon was unanimously
chosen secretary. City Treasurer Harlow, who
was nominated for treasurer. declined saying
I've got about as many treasuryships as
can carry" For treasurer, Messrs. Julian T.
Burke and W. A. Moore were nominated. Mr.
John Beekham and Mr.. George Fisher being
tellers. The vote was taken. and stood. Burke
81; Moore, TO- The following were chosen as
directors: Park Asnew, E. L. Downham, G. ".
Fisher, Peter Aitches0n, Geo. A. Hill, c. NJ.
Strangman, W. A. Smoot, Isaac Eichberg Harry
Smoot Charles King. J. J. Jameson, c. W.
Ridley. This completes the organization OF
the board of trade.
CELEBRATION OF THE KNIGHTS OF PyrHIAs.-
The Knights Of Pythias of Alexandria cele-
brated this afternoon the twenty-fifth ami
versary of the order and welcomed to this CITY
the members of the Grand Lodge Of Virginia.
Rathbone division, No. 8. fell into line at 2
| O'Clock this afternoon in full uniform, making
| fine appearance. They paraded through the
principal thoroughfares, the Alexandria drum
corps furnishing music, and drew throngs to
the streets, making the town gay for hours. A
number OF representatives of the Grand lodge
have already arrived and been escorted to ORR
entail lodge-rooms on Pitt street. where a nice
lunch is spread. Late in the evening the for
NAL reception, heretofore mentioned in The
STAR, will take place at the opera-house, and
then the Grand lodge will hold short session
at Odd Fellows hall, adjourning at 10 O'Clock
pm. to take seats at superb banquet, with Mr.
II. Brenzle as caterer. The Grand lodge will
be in session until Thursday evening.
NoTEs.-Judge Stuart decided yesterday af-
ternoOn in the Arlington brick company case
that the city was entitled to 5000 rent out of
the assets OF the company. All the labor and
supply liens were recognized as of equal rank,
the deeds of trust being postponed until they
are paid.-The Virginia conference of the Nj.
L. church, now in session at Roanoke, has de-
termined to hold its next annual session in this
city. The appointments to the Alexandria dis
trict are as follows: o. J. Porter, P. E.; Alexan-
dria, II. F. Bishop; Berryville, J. H. Wilson,:
Bethany, E. A. Smith Claremont, A. C. Eddy:
Falls church. J. s. Wickline; Fairfax, to be
filed; Falmouth and Greenwood. A. n. Mum
day; Herndon, s. A. Ball; Leesburg aud Hills
boro ID. c. Hedrick and l.. L. Shpman: Man
assas, w. T. Schooley; Norfolk, j. n. Bandy;
Old Point, j. j. Rumburg-Prof Proctor's
dancing school gave a fancy and masked ball
at the dancing rooms of Odd Fellows hall last
night. The costumes were numerous and va
ried and the occasion was made most enjoya-
BILE one.-The international committee of the
Young Mems Christian association was enter
tanned at an oyster supper given last night by
Young Mems Christian association.