Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-02
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Meeting Of Persons Interested in the Asso-
ciated Charities
Closing of the Revival Services and
Other West Washington Notes
of Interest.

The meeting Of those interested in the
work Of the Associated Charities here last
night was held at the residence of Mr.. B.
I. Janney. supervising principal of the
public schools, 1871 31st street. There were
present Mr.. F. L. Moore, Mr.. H. +. Blount,
Judge Joseph w. Davis, Mr.. S. Thomas
Brown. Major Bates. Miss Bates, Mrs. F.
l.. Moore. Rev. DR.. Alexander. Mr.. b. T.
Janney. Mrs. Janney, Rev. Chas E. Buck,
rector of st. Johns: Mr.. John Marbury.
Lieut.. Swindells, Mr. c. H. Bradley and
Rev. DR.. Howells. Many plans for the bet
terment of the poor were devised. The sec
retary's report and that of the treasurer
were read and discussed with interest. The
latter showed a balance on hand in cash
of $40, with some outstanding debts. 1t
vas shown in the meeting that of The
$1,000 contribution of Mr.. John r. Mclean.
N.J)c CT 1T came to Georgetown and was
Associated Charities, 5000; the police de-
partment, Seventh precincD. $3.50: Mr.. B..
I. Janney. $500 Mr.. Janney looks out
particularly for poor school children, pro-
vidinS them with shoes and clothing. 1t
was shown through the station report that
Lieut.. Swtndells and specially detailed
Officer Bradley had done great work in
relieving the poor. Their supplies, how
ever, are now very low.
The Revival.
Last night there were three more con-
versions at the Baptist Church. and five
Joined, making seventy-six conversions and
ffty-three additions to the congregation.
Tomorrow morning there will be a special
sermon en- Baptism" and in the after
noon at there will be a sermon for the
converts. In the evening the series of re-
vivals will close. On Monday evening the
Christian Endeavor Society will give re-
ception in honor of Mr.. Elsom. 1t will be
a big affair. After this the pastor-revival-
list will go to his home, at Fincastle, Va,
where he is constructing a new church.
There he will attend to pastoral duties I'M
til March, when he will again take UP re-
vival work. His next field will be Illinois.
In May he will return to Washington as
a representative to the Southern Baptist
convention.
Peck Chapel.
The parents of the young attaches of the
Peck Memorial Chapel were rendered Il
reception last night in the church hall
The program rendered was suitable to the
occasion, and highly enjoyable. Peck is
a church that appeals most strongly to. the
young, the continual solicitude of the pas
tor, Rev. Alvin Smith, who has found the
wanting spot in the juvenile breast, having
developed the fact that interest in re-
ligious work is best sustained through the
Introduction of some healthy pleasure. AS
a consequence, Peck Chapel has been made
more lUdH d SeCOUu HOIlic LOT the SOuIS
instead of a place of continual and m
prayer. So r1aa sa~t. h6s 81
church and the reading rooms, its athletic
or organizations, Its literary socie,les, It's mill
numerous other attractions become that
lingering is done there, after
the regular services are over.
Independent Lodge.
The following were last night installed
as officers of Independent Lodge: ID. F..
Dunberth, chief templar B. F. Smelling.
secretary; VIM. H. Parsons. fl
naEoial secretary; o. j. Taylor, treasurer;
Edward Wilson, past chief templar; Alice
Pccle, chaplain; VIM. Wilson, marshal;
Nellie Bernard, deputy marshall; Mabel
recording secretary; Emma King,
guard; j. Nj. Coleman, sentinel. During the
evening Miss Arlington was initiated and
a committee appointed to make arrange
ments for another box party.
Notes.
Mr.. Outerbridge Horsey, father Of Outer
bridge Horsey, jr.. a leader in athletics at
College, is lying critically i'll
at his Frederick county home, Merry
land" Mr. Horsey has for many years
been a very large land owner and promi-
nent democrat and was foremost III many
movements. He is seventy-seven
years old now. His son has gone TO his
Horsey, Junior, was the head of the foot
ball team at the college during the recently
closed season.
Odd Fellows Hall. the property of Cove
nant Lodge, No. Is, is TO be remodeled
The finances that have been piled up by
the organization will permit the improve
ment without the necessity of making an
effort. The first floor, now used as a store
and dwelling will be turned into big hall
for entertainment purposes.
Mr.. Geo. w. King. the chairman of the
northeast (Georgetown house-to-house
committee. Will make his report
to the central office today. MIR. Geo. Hyde,
Mr. Kidwell and others of the northwest
section are also ready to turn in. The sec
ton west of Rock creek has developed
feeling toward the movement
Miss Mamie Blundon of this place is
visiting her cousin, Miss Lola holland or
Baltimore.
The Georgetown police are notifying
dealers that in the opinion of
the authorities here all signs projecting
over three and one-half feet beyond the
building line and under eight feet high,
constitute a violation of the law, and after
rea sonable notice, a noncompliance WIN
the regulate will work arrest.
DIR. John l.. Reid will resume practice
February L. Hours, o am. to p.m.-Advt.
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