Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-11
ANACOsTIA,
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

TIE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
The quarterly conference Of the Anacostia
Methodist Episcopal Church was held last
night There was full attendance Of the
officials Of the church. Reports were presented
by the committees on finance. church records,
trustees: stewards rewards missions. charities,
The committee on the Congress Heights mis-
sion reported reasonable progress. 1t was
unanimously agreed to ask the return of the
present pastor, Rev. DR.. James McLaren. A
good deal Of informal talk was INDUCED in with
reference to the new church building.
THE PROPOSED ODD FELLOWS LODGE.
For a long time there has been q disposition
on the part Of the Odd Fellows residing on this
side Of the river to organize local lodge. The
matter mas taken on definite shape, and an
Anacostia lodge Of Odd Fellows will be insti-
tuted on the third Saturday of this month.
The prime movers in the scheme have been
Messrs. J. X. Dawson, James Ii. Harrison, jr.,
and d. G. Fountain.
APPEALS FOR AID.
The police are receiving hourly applications
for aims. Numbers OF the cases are ones
worthy of aid The officers have no funds to
grant the urgent requests aud the provisions
donated by Merchant Thomas GRAY have been
used. Sergt kerby and his men are anxious to
relieve some of the distress and the charitable
ceries and the like. As rule the people of the
village are under the belief that no suffering
exists here, but the police say this is wrong.
There are not many cases of restitution in the
town proper, but there is plenty Of room for
charity in the outlying districts.
THE REcHABIrEs.
The installation of the officers of Anacostia
Tent, No. 1873, Independent Order OF Recha-
bites, took place last night at Masonic Hall
There was big turn out Of
the temperance people and an enthusi-
astic time all round. Grand Chief
Ruler J. c. Lee made one of his STERLING
speeches. Installing Officer Bladen talked to
the new officers on the subject Of their duties
and the officers made speeches promising fdel-
ity to their trusts and eternal vigilance in the
cause Of water.
Rev. James McLaren, the pastor Of the Ana
costa Methodist Episcopal Church, slipped on
the ice Monday night in front Of the parsonage
and sustained severe injury. He was carried
into his house in an unconscious condition and
medical aid summoned. Today the patient is
resting easily and will soon be able to resume
his duties.
Capt. N. H. Cole and Edward Burke left at
II 80 last night for Albany in charge Of Cross.
They will return Sunday.
Mr.. Charles J. Havenner, who has been dan
gerously i'll for some time, Is recovered.
Mr.. Peter Koenig Is convalescing.
1t is not Mr.. Archibald Etzler who is con-
nected with the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor of the Second Baptist
Church, but Mr.. Archibald Ruark. Mr.. Etzler
is an officer in the NJ Z. Church and the NJ. L.
Sunday school.
The Anacostia Revenue Association will as
sumo the Masonic Hall indebtedness. The hall
and furnishings cost S14, 900 and ON this there
is trust of $4,000.
Mrs. Clement Constance has returned from a
trip to Florida.
At IL o clock last night the thermometer at
the substation registered two degrees above
zero. Several Anacostians claim to have Their
mometers which registered two degrees below.
Mr.. Vim. L. Martin has returned from a four
months business trip to Pittsburg
Mr.. Jas. L. Arnold, ir., OF the Baltimore and
Ohio Pullman service is on leave for day or
30. This morning he ran over to Baltimore on
official business.
Drs. Frank c. Haines and Harry V. Pyles
gave sleighing parties last night.
Anacostia cars are running with four horses
and three men.
Miss Nellie Cole of Jefferson street Yesterday
gave party in honor of her guests, Miss
Thomas of Baltimore, Miss Evans of Baltimore.
Miss Eva Allen and Mr.. J. W. Allen. A large
number OF the local society folks were out.
MIR. Thomas +. Murray gave sleghing party
last night. The run WAS made to Suitland,
Md, and on the return bountiful supper was
partaken OF at Stevenson's. Those in the party
were Mrs. Murray, Miss Vera Murray Mrs. Cay
wood and Mr.. Harry Sanderson.