Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-12
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Plans for the Organisation Of the Sons of
Veterans.
Many Interesting Local Notes From
West of Rock Creek-SOcial
Affairs Briefly Noted.

The movement which has been In agita-
| ton for some time past toward organizing
a camp of Sons of Veterans in this section
has reached a healthy state, and soon, it Is
| expected. charter for local camp will
be requested. Mr.. Shelton T. Cameron of
324O N street, an officer in Freeman Camp,
Sons of Veterans of Washington, was des-
ignated by George U. Morris Post, No. 10,
G. A. R., to proceed in the matter, and,
with excellent help, he has made most
gratifying progress. A preliminary meet
ing was held Tuesday evening at his resi-
dence, which was attended by six sons of
veterans. all of whom signed an applica-
ton for charter. A meeting has been
called for Monday evening next, at which
final arrangements will be made for the
charter The six members who have so far
signed are Messrs. John Lewis. William J.
Comm. Charles Fletcher, William Sebas-
tan. Peyton Fletcher and George Potter.
The names of thirty more sons of veterans
are on the list of eligibles. but the camp
and others admitted in due form. Only five
names are necessary for the granting of q
charter.
Pleasant Affair.
pleasant euchre party was given last
evening at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Quackenbush, on 32d street. There
| were four tables in operation during the
evening, and an enjoyable time was had
by all. The first prize for ladies was won
by Mrs Irene Meyers. while Mr. Pearson
| came ahead of the gentlemen. The ladies'
consolation prize was won by Mrs. Pearson,
| while MIR Jones was allowed the gentle
| mans prize. after playing off tie. At
enjoyed refreshments. Among those pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. Quackenbush, Mr..
and Mrs. McShea, Mr.. and Mrs. Meyers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson. Mr.. and Mrs Jones,
NisS
| Miss Quackenbush, Mr. Huber, Mr.. Ash
and Mr.. Goodman.
Stole Chickens.
Luke Hebran, colored youth, was ar
rested last evening by Policeman Passau
and locked up on charge of larceny.
This morning he was turned over to the
Maryland authorities and taken to Rock
Vile, his crime being committed in Mont
gomery county. Last week Hebran broke
into the place Ct Mrs. s. NJ Higgins, who
lives twelve miles west of Rockville, near
Seneca, Md, and stole fifty chickens. The
fowls were recovered. but the thief es-
capped, only to be arrested at this place,
where he thought to escape.
Notes.
Rev. Jerome Daugherty, 81, of George
| town University delivered a strong and in
terestins lecture last evening at Trinity
Church, taking his text on the observance
of the commandments of God
The Sisters of the Academy of Vista ton
OF Georgetown have rendered a quit claim
to William Duffy en- the northern portion
of lot 63 in square go.
The ladies of Christ Church give an en-
tertainment this evening at Linthicum
He'll. -
The District government has just COM
pieted some much-needed repairs in the
granite block roadway at the intersection
of sd and NJ streets.
Mrs. Theodore Taft is lying sick at her
residence on 32d street.
The funeral of Mrs. Emily Frances Lib
ley. the wife of ]. Edward Iibbey, the
vellkDown lumber dealer. was held yes
tcrday afternoon from her late residence,
1858 z street. r.t
The Sunday school room of Congress
Street II. p. Church, Georgetown, has re-
Gently undergone many Improvements. A
rev carpet has been purchased for the
main school, and in addition the library,
under the supervision of Messrs. J. T..
Stake and j. Y. Smith, has been put in ex-
Cellent condition. A new carpet also
adorns the floor the walls have been new
ly frescoed and other improvements made
which greatly add to the beauty of the
library.
A special meeting of the congregation of
Monday evening for the purpose of elect
ence. which n Gets in Baltimore thslT1st
proximo. The congregation are very .anx-
ious for the return of Rev. DR.. w. K. Gra-
ham, who has served the church 50 faith
fully for five years, and an effort will be
made his retention