Evening star., 1896-01-01
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Some Talk of New Monastery Across the
Greek.
Other Local Notes Concerning Per.
sons and Things-OmceTs Elected
and Society Events.

1t is understood that representatives Of
the La Trappe monks Of Canada are seek
ing a suitable site in Georgetown for the
establishment of branch monastery. The
square now occupied by the old Presbyier-
ian graveyard, which has been abolished
and abandoned since 1885, has interested
the Canadian recluses, and 1t is said busi-
ness-like inquiries have been made relative
thereto. The Presbyterian Church holds a
fee simple title to all Of the graveyard site
but the southwest corner. This must al
ways be used for church or graveyard pur-
poses, else 1t reverts to the heirs of the
donor.
An attorney who has investigated the title
to the graveyard property reports that the
lot owners have no legal or valid claim to
the ground They have merely been grant
ed by the church revokable interment per-
mlts. Tenleytcwn would welcome the occr-
patton or this graveyard square by any sect
or by any business enterprise. The ceme-
terry in It's present neglected state is a fear
ful eyesore and serious stumbling block
to improvements Of that section.
Glass ON the Streets.
Harry Bradley was arrested YESTERDAY
by Officer Birkigt for throwing glass in the
roadway and for being drunk and disorder
ly. The man smashed a whisky bottle on
the street Intentionally. The numerous
complaints Of bicyclists to the effect that
they suffer much annoyance through hay-
Ing their tires penetrated by street glass
nave insugated particularly keen Official
highways.
Omcers Elected.
At the regular meeting of American
Guard Council, No. /, U. A. NJ, the follow
ing were elected for the ensuing term: Elk.
councillor. Geo. NJ. Sebastian; councillor, F.
r. Money; vice councillor, Jonathan Kloch;
recording secretary. Ezra Troth: A. r. Sec
retary, j. c. Alderton; financial secretary,
samuel Evans: treasurer, d. H. Robinson;
conductor. Geo. W. Clemenson; o. p VIM.
H. Clemenson; trustees, Geo. W. Spar
schott, S. H. Sherwood and Geo. w Wise;
chaplain, A. j. Blackrsan; representative
to s. c. of Virginia and District of Column
b'a for three years. A ]. Blackman. The
council is In prosperous condition Mem
bers are now busy in making preparations
for their anniversary entertainment, which
Will be held on the night of January 90
Charged With Stealing n Wrench.
Daniel Cole, a colored man, arrested on
charge of stealing a wrench from the
Capital Traction Company, was in the
Police Court today on complaint of Police
man Bailey, charged with petit larceny,
second offense. The case was heard and
the prisoner was held In $500 security for
the action Of the grand jury.
Notes.
The Pennsylvania freight depot under
preliminary construction at Rosslyp will
be big affair. A large force is daily en-
ployed. 1t will in ell probability be COM
pleted by the time the Rosslyn extension
reaches the Aqueduct. All along the ex-
tension route are active gangs of workmen.
The Rev. Dr. Graham, pastor of the Con-
gress Street NJ. p. Church, has been made
the recipient by his congregation of an or
der Tor handsome suit Of clothes. The
pastors wife was also remembered by the
church people at the presentation
The members of the Crescent Pleasure
Club. of which Virde Fisher is president
and Harry Bell secretary, will receive at
the residence of Mrs Williams. jl2 2sth
street, today, from until e.