Evening star., 1896-09-19
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Little One Taken Possession of by Children's
Guardians.
Local Notes of Interest to All Resi-
dents From Across Rock
Greek Bridge.

Acting under the advice of the board of
children's guardians, Policemen Passeno
and Passan this morning took charge of
Carrie Phelps or Porter, a three-year-old
child. whose surroundings are not regarded
as the best for her age. The father of the
child cannot be found, while the mother,
whose name is given as Mamie Porter,
was arrested September / by Policeman
Matt. Edwards for the larceny CT 81 worth
Of clothing from Jennie Moody. In the
Police Court, in default of fine of so, the
woman was sent to Jail fer thirty days
where she is now confined. Her child has
been cared for by neighbors since her in
generation, but the board Of chldren's
guardians decided to look after the welfare
OF her offspring. The little girl was taken to
the first precinct police station on Eth
street in the patrol wagon and placed in
charge Of the matron.
Cave-In.
The threatened cave-in on NJ street at the
east end of the Aqueduct bridge has been
averted. After the street surface had
sagged down for nearly a foot it was deem
ed necessary to take some steps to prevent
a more serious accident. The space be-
tween the two tracks was dug up and the
ground shOIed and braced up to almost
It's former level, and permitting the work
on the tunnel to be continued. All of this
extra work was at the expense of tho con
tractor. In order to prevent a caye-in the
danger not being entirely over the cable
cars are still required to slow up over the
place.
Trinity Church.
The winser services at Trinity Church
hsVe been commenced and new hours
stated. Masses will be read at 6 and 3
oclock In the morning, with solemn high
mass at 1870 on Sundays. Solemn vespers
Will he chanted every Sunday evening at
7:3G o'clock The beautiful devotion of the
forty hours will begin tomorrow morning
with solemn high mass
Rev. Father McCarty the assistant mas
tor of Trinity Church, who was Summoned
last week to the bedside of his dying
brother at Pittsburg, arrived a snort time
before his demise occurred.
Rev. ]. ]. Dougherty, the pastor of ST
Stephens Church, corner of 25th street
and Pennsylvania avenue, has resigned his
duties on account of his health. For some
able to attend to his duties. Rev. Father
Caughey of st. Mary's Church, Laurel, Nd,
has been appointed to fill his place.
Lawn Party.
The two days lawn party of the con-
gregation of the Lutheran Church, corner
Of 32d and M streets, closed last evening
in very successful manner The threat
ening weather did not keep the people
away, a large crowd being present to help
the good work along. A musical and liter
ary entertainment was held, at which Mr..
John Lewis of the Linthicum Students en-
tertained the audience. The various stands
end booths were we'll patronized Though
all Of the returns have not as yet oeen
made. the congregation expects to realize
reat little sum out Of the garden party,
which will be applied to the church fund.
Academy of Visitation.
The Academy Of Visitation on 35th street,
the mother-house Of the order in this coun-
try. commenced another school term dur
ing the week. The school opened on Tues
day with appropriate services. The atten-
dance this year is larger than that Of last
year, and as yet all Of the scholars have
not shown up that are scheduled to con-
tinue the course Of studies. During the
vacation time the sisters Of the convent
had the place thoroughly renovated, and q
humber Of conveniences added for the bene.
fit Of the pupils.
Messrs. L. r. Alexander, Robert Leetct
and H. Mccartney, recent graduates of the
Western High School, have left town tc
enter the freshman class at Lafayette Col
lege, Pa.
The members and choir of Mt Zion NJ E
Church Will go to Baltimore tomorrow
morning at 8 o'clock and take part in q
| NJ. E. Church. of which Rev. DR.. Peck
| now Of Mt Zion, was former pastor
The choir will give a sacred concert at
o'clock in the afternoon.
| Mrs. Mary Louisa Clements, the wife o
| the late William H. Clements, formerly q
home at 1922 Corcoran street.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Birch and family hav,