Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-15
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Ohildren's Day Celebrated Yesterday in
tho Churches
Lively Day Among the Inhabitants OF
~D0stOn"-Other Local Notes Of
General Interest.

The Chf1dren's day services at the Con-
gress Street M. p. Church were held last
evening, and drew large attendance. The
services were in charge Of Superintendent
George w. Graves The musical director
was Mr.. Robert T. Ballard. The program
embraced twenty-seven numbers in all, and
the little tots remembered their lines well.
Dumbarton Avenue NJ. E. Church was
crowded last evening by those anxious to
witness the Children's day exercises. The
place was prettily decorated with palms
and plants, and the anniversary of the
American flag was remembered by a liberal
display of the patriotic colors The exer-
cises were in charge of Mr.. Isaac Birch,
the superintendent of the Sunday school.
A well gotten up program was rendered by
the children.
Boston Character.
Rose Winfield, colored character of Bos-
ton we'll known to the police, was arrest
ed Saturday night by Policeman Maher
on a charge of larceny from the person.
The larceny consists in taking $l2 from,
Sam Payne, colored. Payne's son, hear
Ing that his father had been robbed, went
after Rose with blood in his eye and a
brick in his hand Rose was found and
struck in the head with the brick being
rendered unconscious. while her plumber
larceny, however, while the police are now
looking for Payne's son.
Death of Mr.. James ,Lydan.
Mr.. James Lydan, a well-known resident.
died Saturday morning at his residence
2043 Both street. The deceased was sew
enty-tWo years of age and was a native OF
County Wexford, Ireland. For the past
half century he has lived in Georgetown,
and for many years had been employed ut
the Academy Of Visitation. His funeral
was held this afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock, and
was largely attended. The interment was
at Holy Rood cemetery.
Charged With Stealing.
Alfred Dorsey, a sixteen-yelr-old coIored
youth. was arrested Saturday by Policeman
Sullivan on a charge of larceny, preferred
by Mr.. William H. Pyles Of 1894 P street.
1t is alleged that the boy sneaked in the
house of Mr.. Pyles and stole a gold
watch, some money and car tickets and
other trinkets. When arrested all of the
plumber was found on him and identified
by the owner, and the youth held on the
charge of larceny.
Debating Contest.
The annual debating contest Of the Philo-
nomosian Debating Society Of Georgetown
University took place in CASTOR Memorial
Hall. which was rrettily decorated for the
occasion. The subject of the debate was
Resolved. That free trade Is the true eco
nomic policy of the United States" Mr..
Leonard JCrrin was the chairman of the
debate ard he made brief Introductory
address on the aims and objects Of the So
ciety The students of the university fur
ntshed the music for the occasion.
Mr.. James Murrin and Mr. Fay took the
affirmative side and upheld the policy OF
protection to American industries while
Mr.. j. l.. Cullen and Mr.. Mclaughlin ex-
pounded doctrines in support of the free
trade the,ry. The addresses were all well
worded. Three members Of the faculty
presided as judges, and their decision will
not be announced until the commencement
exercises Of the university.
Cards are out announcing the marriage Of
Mr.. Otto H. Fischer Of 1865 32d street to
Miss Florence Sinclair Of Baltimore The
ceremony will occur Wednesday evening,
June "a, at 1880 o'clock in the evening, at
IA Fait avenue, Baltimore. After honey
moon trip the newly married couple will
take up their residence at the home Of
the groom's father, on 32d street
Invita- lions are out for an organ recital
at Grace P. E. Church, 32d street below
NJ street, Friday evening at 8 o'clock An
excellent program has been arranged for
the occasion, presented by good talent
During the past two days the police sta
ton has had number Of occupants, the
cially lively Saturday night. and the patrol
was kept busy. The total number Of ar
rests was seventeen.
Nellie La Rue has bought of VIM. Britt
lots and 10. block s. of the Reno subdi-
vision. The consideration is placed at $500.