Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-24
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

A large congregation listened last night
at Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church
to sermon on Vanity by the pastor,
Rev. J. b. North.
Mr. Edgar Williamson, the only son and
child of Mr. and Mrs. James Williamson,
died yesterday afternoon at his fathers
residence, on Washington street, of ty-
phoid fever. He was nineteen years old
and had been i'll for three weeks. His
death was a terrible blow to his parents,
and especially to his mother, who has been
completely Frustrated by the shock. There
Is much regret at the untimeiy death or
the young man, as he was greatly beloved
by all who knew him. The funeral VIII
take place tomorrow, services being con-
Quoted by Rev. James McLaren, pastor OF
the Anacostia NJ. E. Church, of which Mr.
and Mrs. Williamson are members. The
interment will be in Congressional ceme-
terry.
The annual installation of officers of
Electa Chapter of the Eastern Star was
held in Masonic Hall, Anacostia, on Fri
day night. The following officers were In
stalled: Worthy matron. Nj ). j. Allen;
associate matron, Miss NJ. Redd; worthy
patron, Mr. Okey; secretary, Miss c. Gold
en-: treasurer Miss Koontz: chaplain, Mrs
NJ. Nj. North; conductress, Miss T.. Shields,
assistant conductress, Mrs. NJ. Fisher: war
der Mrs.A. B.Gardner; Ruth, Miss Koontz;
Martha, Miss Warwick; elector, Miss s.
Swindell; marshal, Mrs. b. Okey. The re-
firing worthy matron, Mrs. K. V. Dodge,
was presented with a jewel by her fellow
members. The address of presentation was
made by Mrs North and responded to by
the recipient, who although completely
surprised by the gift, made very COM
mendable response. Speeches were also
made by Messrs. johnson, Alexander and
O'Neil of Ruth Chapter of Brightwood, the
members of which had made Electa a sis
terly visit for the evening. After all the
business of the meeting was concluded
those present adjourned to the dining hall,
where refreshments were served by the
ladies.
The semi-anr ual election of officers of
Christian Endeavor Society of Garden Me-
mortal Church, Rev. j. b. North, pastor,
will be held on Thursday next. In accord
ance with the constitution of the society.
those now In office must retire at the end
of their present term and Rev. Mr.. North
with Messrs. A. B. Garden, Charleton and
E. b. Smell have been appointed COM
mittee to select the new officers for the
ensuing six months.
The women's Relief Corps of John A.
Logan Post G. A r., of Anacostia, assist
ed by a committee Of the members of the
post, today distributed material for excel
lent Christmas dinners to a number of
needy families in Anacostia.
Mr. Ben. WalZ of Good Hope, who was so
seriously injured few weeks ago by an
accident while out riding, Is now reported
much improved.
An unusually interesting meeting of the
Biblical Institute of the Emmanuel Bap-
fist Church at Garfield, DC, Rev. j. Tay-
lor, pastor, was hell last night, the leading
topic of the evening being the calling of
Lazarus from the dead. After this subject
had been studied for those present, a paper,
entitled Unity of Action" was read by
Miss Susan A. Peasants. This was dis
cussed at length by Mesdames Jane Chase
and Ada Gree, the Misses Agnes Nichols,
Ellen Nora Coates. Lavania Peasants and
Mr.. Louis Taylor. The ladies of the church
will have a social on Thursday evening
next, and on the Monday following Prof A.
G. Leonard of Howard University will lee
ture on What Our Friends Should Be-"