Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-05
ABOUT GEORGETOWN.
Mt. Vernon Relics to Be Obtained at
the Fair,
0 q TIN GS YESTERDA Y
Many Picnics, All Of Which Were Enjoya-
bic - Omcers Elected and Installed - A
Delegate Called Back by Illness in His
Family-The Weather in June.


Family-The Weather In June.
Mr. Franklin A. Whelan Of Georgetown, the
custodian of the historic garden at Mount YER
non, who has been given the privilege by the
regents Of selling at Chicago mementos Of the
home OF Washington, is in town for Q
few days looking after some business
pertaining to the matter. One CT the most
taking OF the mementos is a highly polished
coffee berry. containing o compass and intended
as watch charm. The berry is from q tree
sent to Mount Vernon from Kentucky and
planted by Lafayette. Cedars and many other
kinds Of trees from the estate have
been cut down and manufactured into orna-
mental reminders Of the place and in the build
ing given up to Virginia make an attraction of
surprising interest Mr.. Whelan is one of the
Oldest active representatives Of the Mount YER
non Association. His pretty stories about the
trees on the old place and the romance and
tales which surround them have delighted the
most patriotic people and the land
CYCLE CLUB ELECTION.
The Georgetown Cycle Club, brought into
such prominent notice through its work
for The STAR on last Friday, has elected the
following officers to look after the interests Of
the members for the next six months: Guy v.
Collins, president; William GUIDE, vice
R. b. Cloakey, treasurer; Geo. w. Cook cap
tain: L. o. Slack first lieutenant; ]. ]. Fister,
second lieutenant, and board Of managers or
trustees, Charles R. Murray and Frank J..
Wissner. Two more riders Of wheels were taken
into the organization, R. L. Kopp and H. T.
Green.
TRAFFIC ON THE CANAL
Though there were many arrivals Of boats
yesterday by way Of the great filed ditch that
extends from Polk creek to Cumberland, along
the line Of the Potomac, denominated the
Chesapeake and Ohio canal, they were not
registered on the company's books and
officially did not arrive until today. They all
brought coal, each about 113 tons.
LOCAL METEOROLOGICAL SUMMARY
Weather Observer NJ. F. Burrows, who holds
forth at Braces pharmacy, renders the follow
ing meteorological summary for June, 1898:
Mean temperature, TAG degrees maximum
temperature, SO degrees, occurred on the Goth;
minimum temperature. So degrees, occurred
on the 9Th. Total rainfall in incheS. 1.95 inches
Number of days on which rain fell IL; number
OF clear days, 6; number Of fair days, II; num-
Der Of cloudy days, II
FATHER WARDS JUBILEE.
The jubilee anniversary of the admission to
the priesthood Of Rev. Father James A. Ward
was celebrated at Georgetown University yes
terday. Father Ward was, with four others,
admitted to the priesthood fifty years ago at
Holy Trinity Church. Georgetown by Most Rev.
Archbishop Eccleston. He is the sole survivor
Of the party. He has served the order Of Jesuits
in many capacities and has done yeoman
service in its educational institutions in Mary
land. Community mass was celebrated by
Father Ward in Dahlgren Chapel. Rev. j.
Ravens Richards. rector, acted as assistant
priest The college professors took part, assist
ing in the sanctuary. Later in the day jubi-
lee dinner was served. In the afternoon .
literary academy was given by the visiting
students from Woodstock
The guests at dinner were: Rev. Edward v
Boursaud, president OF Woodstock College; the
collegium maximum Of the province; the
Novitiate at Frederick, Nd, Of which Father
Ward was formerly the rector; Rev. C. Giles
pie, s. j., rector of Gonzaga College, WASH
ington, where Father Ward received his
early education; Rev. John A. Morgan Of
Loyola College, Baltimore, Nd, with professors
Scanlon, pastor Of Trinity Church. Georgetown,
and the Rev. A. Roccofort, also Of Trinity.
PICNIcs YESTERDAY
Ce- huuc piculC ycsteTu6y was more tn0n
success, the Dumblane grounds and mansion
being crowded the pleasantest hours with an
assembly that was in its brightest and wealth.
lest condition. The Gay Street Baptist
Churohs outing was also an occasion to be long
remembered. woodley Inn and grounds was
the place OF congregation and there all imagin-
able outdoor enjoyments were INDUCED in.
MT. zIoN's SUNDAY SCHOOL OUTING.
The Mt. Zion NJ. E. Sunday school, in accord
ance with their custom. gave their annual pic
mic yesterday. This picnic, which was q de-
cided departure from previous ones, was in
every sense Sunday school picnic. The pu-
pills and teachers, with their friends. were taken
in comfortable conveyances to . fine body Of
woods adjoining the Soldiers Home grounds,
where, amid the most pleasant surroundings. q
day Of uninterrupted enjoyment was spent
The drive home, which included run through
the Soldiers Home grounds, was a delightful
feature and fitting close to . picnic that was
in all respects perfect success. The picnic
reflects great credit upon the officers and
teachers Of the school.
CALLED BACK.
Rev. W. R. Graham, who was sent to repre-
sent Congress Street NJ. P. Church at the con-
vention Of the Christian Endeavor Society, to
be held at Montreal for five days beginning
July 6, has been called home by the serious
Illness u MS cn1lQ, ana Mr.. i. w. Grimes.
alternate, will be the chief representative in.
stead. Mr.. Grahams Chicago trip, which the
had induced him to take and for
which the young people filled heavily q purse.
has therefore been postponed.
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Reno Council, No. 46, Junior o. q. A. NJ.
last night installed its officers as follows: Thos
NJ. Bowling. jr.. P. c.; VIM. E. Paxton, coun-
cilor; John Fur, vice councillor: Alex. ]. Yowel.
recording secretary; Thos. Giles, assistant
John Lainhart, treasurer; Minor
FUR, financial secretary; G. w. Hurley
warden; James Giles, conductor; Lewis Green
inside guard; William Pyles, outside guard:
James Kidwell, representative to state council:
William E. Paxton, alternate; James Giles.
trustee
Messrs. Charles Cheyney, Roy Greenlees.
Roy Greenleaf, Barnwell Stuart Charles Ram
say and several other Of Georgetown's young
men left yesterday on a yacht for two weeks'
cruise on the lower Potomac
By the sudden hosting Of q ladder ON which
he was standing Mr. Charles H. Trunnell was
thrown violently to the ground tins morning
sustaining Injuries while not Of q permanent
OF a very painful nature.
Mr.. Thomas H. O'Neill the trsckmaster of
the Columbia Athletic Club, has again returned
to his duties after having been confined for
two weeks.
Mr.. John f. Cox, the well-known LAWYER. has
lof< Zoe l.