Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-05-13
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
The Cold Weather Affects the Church
Com regations.
Narrow Escape From Drowning
Il Jolly Time.


and the rain of the morning the congrega-
tions in the various churches were not as
large rs usual. In all except the Baptist
Church the resident rectors officiated. In
the Baptist Church Rev. Mr.. Cats preach
ed in the morning and Rev. Mr.. Bone at
night Thesc ministers came from the
Baptist convention in Washington. In the
Railroad Mission Mr.. F. w. Gamble of the
Theological Seminary delivered an inter-
esting address.
At Trinity NJ. +. Church last night the
Epworth League held their anniversary
meeting at I 30 O'Clock. The exercises con-
sisted of music and addresses, III which the
following took part: I. G. O'Neil president:
Charles Pierpoint, first vice president; Miss
Maggie O'Neil. second vice president: Mrs.
DR.. }. w. Betchell. third vice president:
Robert f. Knight. fourth vice president,
and others.
The music was in charge of DR.. BctcheIl,
and the pieces rendered by the Epworth
Quartet. which is composed of Aiessrs.
Carr. Ramcy. Betchell and Carmelia, were
particularly good. The celebration was
largely attended AID was very interesting
throughout.
Marrow Escape.
John Trigger. who is employed by ]. H.
D. Smoot & Co. as driver, met with
narrow escape while crossing Hoof's run
trestie in the Southern railway freight
yards at an early hour yesterday morning.
From what could be learned he was cross
ing the tresLlc when he heard train ap-
proaCniIE, and in trying to get out of the
way OF it he fell iCto the stream below,
thereby saving himself from what would
doubtless have been fatal injury by being
struck Ivy the train. Several of the yard
men hearing his cr4e5 rushed to his
sistaiice ard found him up to his neck in
the water. They got him out and he was
sent to his home and medical assistance
rendered. L; was found that his head was
slightly cut and his ankle Sprained.
Jolly Thcolosinns.
Saturday morning the Rev. w. H. AS
shelton of Warrenton drove to the Theoiogi
cal Seminary near this city IN four-in-
hand taly-ho coach and invited the STU
dents to accompany him to the University
of Neutrality-suspicious. base ball game.
About twenty of them accepted the invita-
ton. They drove over the road TO WASH
inSton and at O'Clock were handsomely
dined at the Hotel Raleigh. After dinner
Mr.. Baker Z. Lee. acting as toast master,
called Mr w. II. X. Pendieton to re-
spond to the Virginia Seminary" Mr.. r.
W. Patten to the University of Virginia"
while Mr.. Alfriend responded in fitting re-
marks to our Host After the Inner
the party drove to the campus of George
town College. where they made themselves
heard by college yells and songs giving
announcement to the Virginia boys, who.
however. were defeated.
TIE boys drove back over the road to the
seminary. reaching there about IL O'Clock.
having spent "A jolly day. In bidding Sooi
night to the boys Mr.. Assheton spoke of
how much ne had enjoyed having the boys
with Inn. and he added: Il only wish this
could be repeated once a week instead of
once year, as it has made me feel very
much younger"
Grand Lodge. 1. o. o. F.
d. +. Stansbury. representative Sover-
I q IL
Zimmerman. grand herald of Grand Lodge,
and Geo. Bontz, representative of Potomac
Lodge, Will leave here tomorrow for Man
chester. Va. where the Grand Lodge will
meet.
needs Repair Badly.
Fayette street from Cameron to King is
In horrible shape. 1t has never received
any attention since it was dug down to
conform to grade. and now it is dangerous
to drive over Just at this time it is mud
puddle from corner to corner.
Police Court.
1t took Mayor Strauss but a few minutes
to dispose OF the cases on the docket in the
police court this morning. George Feagan
and Luille johnson, charged with fighting,
were fined $50 each. John Bright for be-
Ing drunk i'll the street was dismissed.
The police report Saturday night and
Sunday as being particularly quiet.
Notes.
Dr. Benjamin Backford, superintendent
of the western State Hospital of Staunton,
has been in The city for few days.
Mr.. Joe Allen of the University of Vir-
ginia is spending few days with friends
at the Theological Seminary.
The Relief Hook and Ladder Company
will hold called meeting tonight to take
action on the invitation to participate in
the confederate memorial day exercises on
the 2ith instant.
There was heavy frost here last night
Prof. Rich will deliver the seventh Rein
acher lecture at the theological seminary
tomorrow al noon.
a horse attached to dog cart ran away
on upper Prince street late Saturday even
ing, dashed into the railroad gate at the
corner Of Fayette and pitched the driver
out. though he was not badly hurt.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Lyles will
take place this afternoon.
The Columbia fire company having recon-
sidered its action, will take part in the
confederate memorial services on the 9th.
MIR. John y. Marshall has returned from
Atlantic City.
MIR. r. e. Janney of Chicago is the guest
of his father, Major E. II. Janney, near
this city.