Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
BROOKLAND.

The triennial provincial chapter of the Sacred
Order Of Mary is in session in Brooklapd this
week. having begun its deliberations on We'd
nesday at the headquarters Of the Marist fathers
in the old Brooks mansion on Providence street
The society of Mary has been in existence since
1886 and the object Of the order Is to educate
young men for home and foreign MISSIONS. In
1887 the Marists were the first Catholic mission
aries to 60 among the South sea islanders to
work, and they have missions Mt New Caledo-
mia. New Hebrides and on the Fiji Islands, with
an archbishop at Wellington and one large col
lege. In France, where the mother house is
located and in England. Italy. Ireland, Bel
GUM and Spain there are numerous
colleges and missionary homes be-
longing to the socity. The order
was not brought into the United States until
somewhere about 1862, when Archbishop Oridn
of New Orleans established a college near that
city. and in addition to this there are now large
colleges in Van Buren,, Me-, and in Salt Lake
City, Utah. The headquarters Of the Marists
Of the United States were in Boston until two
years ago, when they we're brought to Brook
land, where the large homestead Of the late Col
Brooks was purchased for college, so that the
students and professors could have the advan-
tage of being near the Catholic University
Here they live in partial seclusion and lead very
austere and studious lives The chapter now
being held will discuss all questions Of interest
to the order in America and elect delegates to
the chapter general which will soon be held in
France. whittier Rev. Father Forester and two
delegates will 60 when the session here closes.
Mr.. Joseph Ridgway has returned to Brook
land after quite q stay in Chicago and at the
worlds fair.
Mr.. Martin Kemp has gone to Frederick,
Md. on a visit.
Mr.. Louis Stickney of Connecticut accom-
panied MIR. James Krug home from st. Charles
College as his guest and is engaged in seeing
the sights Of the capital
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Schultz were the recent
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nsuman
Mr.. Murrays new house on Hartfort street is
nearing completion.
Mr.. Eastake has broken ground for his new
home on Lansing street.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. p. Richardson were recently
visiting Mr.. and MIRA George B. Johnston.
Master Richard Daniels was unfortunate
enough to break his collar bone by falling out
Of a hammock last Sunday.
A number of those interested in forming an
Episcopal mission in Brookland met at the res
idence Of Mr.. T. G. Carmick on Tuesday even
ing and appointed a committee. Of which Mr..
Harry Barton Is chairman, to take the matter
in charge. This committee meets at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Barton this evening.
The Brookland Methodists held their regular
weekly meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday
evening. Rev. Alex. E. Gibson will have
charge OF the services on Sunday at $50 D. m
A pleasant impromptu musicale and piano re-
cital was given in the Brookland Hall last even
ing by Mr.. ID. G. Pfeifer and Mr.. and Mrs.
William l.. Wilson. A fair sized audience of
unsteady apprecistive people were present.
Mr.. Wilson gave Loves Dream" and "Come
to Me" as baritone solos and responded to an
encore to both selections, and Mrs Wilson was
enthusiastically encored after singing "Sea
Dreams" Mr.. Pfeiffer gave an exquisite rem.
dering Of "The Cactus. The March of Night
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