Evening star., 1897-04-17
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Emancipation Of Slaves in the District Ap
propriately Celebrated.

The thirty-fffth anniversary celebration
OF the emancipation of slaves in the Dis
trict was held last evening at the First
Baptist Church, on Dumbarton avenue.
The exercises were largely attended, and
the program was carried out to the salts
faction of the audience The exercises
opened with en- organ recital by Rev.
Sandy Alexander, followed by the singing
Of MY Country 'Tis of Thee" Divine
invocation was implored by Rev. E. w. s.
Peck. pastor of Mt. Zion NJ. E. Church.
after which'the choir rendered a selection.
The Introductory remarks were made by
Mr.. James L. Turner, the president of the
association: = Fhe emancipation edict was
read by Miss Carrie Lexis..-.rhe speaker
Of the evening, ex-Representative John r.
Lynch, was introduced by Mr.. Turner as
being the most highly honored man of his
race, he having IN LISA been chairman of the
national republican convention which NOM
mated James G. Blaine for the presidency.
The oration was excellent and enjoyed
extremely by the audience. After singing
Glory Halleujah," DR.. Frank J. Webb
was introduced as the Texas bootblack of
twelve years ago, but now a graduate of
two colleges and a credit to his race. lie
made good address that pleased every
body. After" several musical selections
II. HILL The officers of the celebration were
James L.. Tprner,,, .chaigrpa A., William II.
Brown, secretary, and Joseph E. Lawson.
musical director.
Election of Omcers.
At the semi-annual election of officers of
the Epworth League, connected with the
West Washington. NJ, E.. Mission. held
during the week, the following were elected: ::
Mr.. James w. Hummer, president; Capt.
Oliver p. johnson, first vice president; Mr..
Richard HI. Bryan, second vice president;
Miss Nellie Ninson.. third vice president;
Miss Ola F. Johnson, secretary; and Miss
Lizzie Graves, treasurer.
Signs of Easter.
The signs of Easter are everywhere
around. more SO this year than ever before.
Many of the -storekeepers have their WIN
dows filled for the occasion, and some have
a hen with a brood of Wee chirping chicks,
while others have rabbits of various sizes
ard guinea pigs roaming around, where
tEeir antics can be watched by the public.
Drug stores have the windows filled with
gaily-coiored eggs, which will be given
away on Easter day to the crowds of ad-
miring children who are attracted by the
multitude OF bright .colors. 49,.
Religious Obseryanees.
The fenebrae services last evening at
Trinity Church were-w ell atteifrlea, many
members of other DETERMINATIONS attending
One Oh the features OF the service was the
chanting of lamentations by quartet of
four Of the choir boys The sermon was
delivered by Rev. Father Holland of Wood
stock Coifsg. on the triumph of Gods
justice mercy and love- 'Benediction of the
true cross followed, after which all present
knelt in turn at the chancel raj, and kissed
the relic of the cross ...,.,
AT the Dumbartcn Avenue NJ Z. Church
the regular sermon will be delivered in the
forenoon by the pastor, Rev. Dr. J. b.
Stitt, and in the evening at I;3o o'clock
Easter services will be held by children of
the Sunday school, with special music and
interesting exercises.
There will be 70 evening service tomor-
row evening. at. the. West Street Presby
terian Church Rev. Edwin d. Bailey will
deliver the sermon at the, morning service.
Special childrens service will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 40 O'clock az s..
streets. ----s.--,-
At the Easter services tomorrow at Mt.
Tabor Church Miss Katie Myers will sing
a solo, Why Seek Ye Here the Living"
Needs Repairing. 49,.
The iron trestle work which for SO many
months has blocked travel at the northeast
entrance to the NJ street Bndge has at last
been removed leaving The th9roughfare In
an extremely dilapidated condition. 1t will
take some time before the street is pass
able for vehicles. .. .-..
Charles H. and Mary V: Fisher have
bought of Mary J. ana Joseph V. Foertsch
parts of lots Is and 19. of square 1907, the
conSidera ton being unnamed.