Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-26
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Surprise and Regret at Father Roccofortt
Transfer.
Long Service mt Trfnity Church.
Other Local Notes From Across
Rock Creek Park.

Rev. Father Augustus Roccofort, g. J.,
for many years connected with Trinity
Catholic Church, has been ordered away to
Philadelphia. The order was received by
him Monday morning at 10 o'clock from
the provincial of the New York-Maryland
province Of the Society of Jesus, Rev. WILL
lam OBrien Pardon. The first order d.
rected him to report in Philadelphia Mon
day evening. but that was impossible. and
another order was received yesterday morn
ing directing him to be In Philadelphia by
tomorrow night.
As surprising as the news Of the change
was to Father Roccofort, his surprise was
nothing compared to that OF the members
OF the congregation. The people were alb
solutely thunderstruck, and hardly be-.
ney ,,e the u truth Of the report. which spread
OF a century Father Roccofort has been
Identified with the church, and during that
time he has grown up with the congrega-
ticn. There are many whom he baptized a.
infants and married and who have fam
flies of their own. In fact, he has remained
at the church 30 long that people believed
and hoped he would be able to finish his
days at the good work. He has now reach
ed the ripe age OF seventy-seven years, and
in spite Of the burden OF years he was az
sprightly and as energetic In his work as
many man score OF years his Junior.
short time ago a movement was on foot
to retire him from active duty, but this
movement was fought by Father Rocco
fort and. yielding to his wishes, his re
tirement was not urged. 1t was his wish
to remain in harness Is long as he lived.
The people Of the parish were not the
only residents who loved him. He was ac-'
Quainted with almost every resident in
town, and many in Washington and people
OF all creeds loved and respected him
for his good work. His figure was q
familiar one along the streets of George
town, and his errands Of mercy carried
him everywhere. From the houses of the
rich to the novels Of the poor, he appeared
to bring good cheer with him. In his re-
and his good works of charity will never
be known. Out of his own money he built
ST. Joseph's School for girls on Both street
Many Of the articles presented to him by
the people were given to people whom he
thought were in more need than he was
Father Roccofort is q Frenchman by
birth, and q native CT the city of Marsealles.
He was born March II, 1919 His par.
ents and relatives were well connected In
1916, when only twenty-seven years Of age
soon after his ordrat to the priesthood
ne came to America, and was stationed at
Boston. In 1867 he came to Georgetown
College, and in 1861 he became attached 10
St Aloysius Church in Washington. re-
manning there for ten years. He was then
transferred to Trinity Church, and in 1879
he paid visit to his native country since
ms return he has been constantly at Trim.
lily Snurch as assistant pastor. He had
charge OF the Sunday school and the color
His new field of labor will he ar .Je.u
Shurch, corner of 18th and Styles streets.
Philadelphia. The reverend father does NOT
eApect 70 remain here long. and If he can.;
not be returned to Trinity Church he win
go to his native land, where he hopes to
end his days.
His successor at Trinity Church is Father
zimmerman, who is attached to a German
church at Boston. He is expected to arrive
here tomorrow or Friday and enter upon
his new duties.
Proposed Bridge.
Engineers have been working for the past
two days on and across the Potomac lust
east OF the Aqueduct bridge, running lines
and making soundings. From the measer
information CLEANED it appears that the
pennsylvania people are now seriously con-
templating the construction of a bridge
across the river at this point.
In Rosslyn railroad matters on the
hustle. The Pennsylvania people have
come to stay. The depot is almost finished,
tracks are already laid to fits doors and a
big coal dump is now under construction.
1t Is known positively that this corpora.
ton has long wanted q Georgetown en-.
trance, and the first opportunity to secure
one that offers will be eagerly taken ad.
vantage Of If the route that has Just been
surveyed is adopted the Georgetown en-.
trance would be over Agnew & Company's'
wharf
Two Funerals.
The funeral of Miss Margerie c. Burke.
who died Sunday at her parents residence.
1923 3sd street, was held this afternoon at
O'Clock The deceased was only twenty.
one years Of age.
The funeral of DIR. John Reid of 3122 N
street was held this afternoon at O'Clock
from the chapel of Oak Hill cemetery. A
large number of friends of tine deceased
paid the last tribute to his memory by at
tending. Rev. Mr. Butler, Rev. MIR. HON.
Notes.
Miss Mabel Cleveland of Dumbarton ave.
nue. between 18th and 10Th streets is sc.
riously i'll.
Miss Carrie Riumenthal is home again
from Philadelphia and Baltimore where
she has been for the past six weeks. She
will now be pleased to see all her friends.
Mrs. William Blunt gives a musicale and
reception this afternoon at the Oaks in
uate of the Conservatory of Music of Paris.
Mr.. Frank kearney Of . street, who
has been seriously in with pneumonia, 10
convalescent.
Rev. c. Alvin Smith of the Peck Me.
mortal Church will deliver a Lenten sermon
this evening, illustrated with stereopticon
views.
Rev. E. l. Dewitt. 81, of Georgetown
University will deliver the sermon at the
Lenten services at Trinity Church this
evening.
The ice upon the river has entirely dis.
appeared, and outdoor skating has about !
ended for the season.
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