Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-21
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Work In the Churches and Other
Local Notes.

Local Notes.
The Rev. Stanley Billheimer's sermons on
David are the cause Of a large increase
in the attendance at the Lutheran services
here. The new minister is proving power
in his church. His installation has not
taken place, yet he has already settled
down earnestly to pastoral duties. He in
tends to inaugurate many progressive
movements to increase the membership.
Mr.. Billheimer recognizes the value of
young men and women to a church, and
will encourage their attendance in every
manner not opposed to Lutheran custom.
He is fresh from the Gettysburg Theolog-
ical Seminary (where his father is pro-
fessor), and this being his first charge he
is particularly anxious that 1t should ad-
vance in every way possible. In spite OF
the desire Of the large churches to take the
West Washington charge as dependency
Mr.. Billheimer insists that 1t remain indie
pendent. With the concerted efforts Of
himself and congregation the Lutheran
ress rapidly. AS to the possibility Of the
removal of the Gettysburg seminary to
West Washington, talk OF which was re-
Gently rife. Mr.. Billheimer says 1t has pass
ed 1t will remain at Gettysburg. Extern
sive improvements are being made to the
original buildings.
Fort Reno Reservoir.
Excavations at the Fort Reno reservoir
have been completed. Good weather Is now
being waited for that the concrete lining
may be put In properly and under the best
conditions. The dimensions of the big hole
at the top are 80 by 100 feet. The dimen-
sions at the bottom are 27s by a. The
reservoirs capacity will be Iour ana
quarter millions of gallons so RAJ. lnciuo,
ing the estimated cost Of lining. $4,000
have been spent upon the work. Inc
pumps that are now being set up in the
street force house cost $45.OOo, Whlie tne
81 800 feet of twelve-inch main that nave
been laid in connection with the work nave
necessitated the expenditure OF nearly sIUs-
600 This makes a total outlay OF $93,Oo.
Reno is not considered in this as 1t was
presented by large land owners OF the VI
cinity.
New England Affair.
The entertainment last night at Grace
Church, denominated az "A New England
supper and sngin' skewl." was fuii OF IN
teresting features In ADDITION 10 the
"singin' skewT choruses, there were )uVe-
nile Rotations and musical reditions by
Misses Brodt, Grimes, Master b. Campbeil,
A. Howell and Master Edwin Balinger: me
latter Is a mite OF q fellow, out mas d Inos'
decided musical ability.
The choruses were Jingle Bells, Pea,
nut Song" Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party
and Good Night"
"Auld Lang Syne" was sung by the en-
tire assemblage. The affair was big sue
cess. Those in the chorus were VIM. E.
McShea, Mrs. Bause, Mrs. Schutt. Miss
Grimes Miss Magruder. Miss Norton Mrs.
Huber. Mrs. g. Bause, Mrs. NJ. Balinger.
Mrs. NJ. Taylor, Miss Laura Benton, Miss
Lily Benton, Messrs. q. Jett, A. Howell, b:
Campbell. R. Balinger. H. Boyd. c. Schutt
and A. Hess.
At 1O:48 No. 8 engine and her men turned
out in response to an alarm locating fire
in Cooper Shop alley. between X. 31st 32d
and Canal streets. A franc building had
caught from a stove. The roof Of the
house was eaten entirely by the flames. It
was in control Of the fro before the en-
CINE was summoned. The property was
occupied by Samson Hardy. colored. Mrs.
r. 7. Arrow is the owner. There was no
one in the house at the time the fire orig
mated.
Tonight tho children Of the M P. Sum
day school will hold . reception to their
parents. A big time 10 anticipated.
The Rev. Mr.. Graham. the pastor. Is not
expected to be present, AZ for several days
he has been confined to the house through
an indisposition resembling grip.