Evening star., 1895-01-21
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
A Typical Winter Sunday Enjoyed by
EverybodyoY Yesterday
Many Notes OF General Interest From
Down the Rivkr-An Address
to Young Men.

Yesterday was a typical winter Sunday
and In consequence sthe congregations in
the various churches were larger than
usual. Interesting sermons we're preached
in all the churches By the resident rectors.
At the Southern Methodist Church last
night Rev. Mr.. Benson commenced series
of sermons on gambling and other vices.
and, judging from the first one,' they Will
prove very interesting. The congregation
at the Railroad Mission was larger than
usual, and owing to the lack of space all
could not be accommodated. Arrangements
are being made for larger rooms.
Everything was quiet in police circles
and no arrests were made by the police.
During the afternoon a good many people
took the electric cars for the driving park
to spend an hour or so.
Row in u BAR Room.
The old Eldorado House, on Cameron
street, which is now known as the New
York House, was the scene of a row on
Saturday night in which, fortunately, no
body was seriously hurt. From what could
be learned it appears that the proprietor,
L. w. Brennan, had left town on Friday,
leaving two men in charge or the place,
and they, with some others VINO nao come
in, got to fighting among themselves. Dur,
glasses were used in profusion and LOUIS
Winegardt, who was in the saloon, was
struck several times. The row seems TO
have been the outcome of Mrs. Rosanna
Brown having sworn out an attachment
against the goods of Brennan, who Is her
tenant, charging him with being an ab-
sconding debtor. On his return Brennan
found the saloon in a state of chaos.
Address to Young Men.
On Friday next at st. Paul's Church
Rev. Alexander Mackay-Smith. rector OF
st. Johns Episcopal Church. Washington
will deliver an address before the Brother
hood of st. Andrew of this city, to which
the public generally and men particularly
have been invited The seats are free, and
the entire center of the church has been
reserved for men. This is the first of a
series of addresses to be given under the
auspices of the brotherhood. and from the
interest being taken in 1T promises to be
very successful. The subject of the first
address will be "St. Paul as an Inspiration
to Young Men,"
Lee Camp Banquet.
The banquet of r. e. Lee Camp, Con-
federate Veterans of this city, at the
Hotel Fleischmann on Saturday, in celebra-
ticn of the birthday of Gen. Robert Edward
Lee, was a decided success in every par
ticular, and enthusiasm reigned supreme
The toasts. as mentioned in The Star. were
responded to with vim. The camp at
tended the banquet in body. wearing
their uniforms of confederate gray. The
banqueting hall was beautifully decorated
with cut flowers and potted plants, while
the walls were draped with bunting of all
kinds, the confederate colors occupying a
conspicuous place with portraits OF south
ern commanders. Many prominent ex-con-
federateS We're among the invited guests.
Notes.
The city council will hold it's regular
semi-monthly meeting tomorrow night.
Mayor Strauss is confined to his home
with a sore throat.
Arrangements are being made for the
compilation of a new directory for this
city.
Mr.. Willoughby Reade will give the sec
ond of a series of public readings at the
Episcopal High Scnool tonight.
Misses Nesmith and Baker are the guests
of Miss Lucy Lee
Miss Lizzie Wattles of Annapolis juno
ton was in the city yesterday.
1t is said chat Sparrtng matches will be
resumed at Dan. HGnry's Iheater as soon
as the board of aldermen pass the common
council bill governing them.