Evening star., 1897-01-19
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Improvements Being Made in the Neighbor-
hood Of Rossl yn.
The variorum of Daily Happenings
In the Jurisdiction beyond the
Roaring Rock Greek.


village of Harlem Will soon be in a condi-
ton for occupancy, and the relief from the
present congested quarters will be pleasant
to every one. The new school house is To-
Gated on the street leading almost on the
east bounds of the distributing reservoir
and a short distance from the Conduit
road. The property was bought by the
Distric. government about three months
ago from Mr. John Hurst. for $e,oe0. and
since that time the plans have been drawn
by the building inspector and the work OF
construction pushed. The new school is
two stories in height, and is a frame struc-
ture The work has been quite rapid, and
the new building has not only been erect
ed, but the roof put in place. and the work
on the interior finish commenced. The
present one-story frame structure, On the
Conduit road, about half mile west o!
the present new building. will be used until
everything Is ready for their use in the
more modern structure.
Of late this section Of the District has
been improved and built up considerably,
and many new suburban homes have ap-
peared. At present workmen are en-
gagged in putting on the finishing touches
to a row of two-story eight-room frame
dwellings Immediately opposite the new
school building.
Debating at the University.
The Debating Society Of the Georgetown
Law University held a meeting in the
upper lecture room last Saturday evening
for the purpose OF electing officers for the
ensuing term. There was lively and ex-
citing time, during which much enthusi-
asm was manifested by the friends of the
various candidates. The following members
were elected: MIR. ]. p. 0'Brien, president;
Mr.. w. Yount. vice president: Mr.. J. II.
Luthy, secretary; Mr.. F. H. Kennedy.
treasurer, and Mr.. Roy Thomas. sergeant
alarms.
The debating society was never in more
fiocrishng condition. its members being
thoroughly imbued with the principles en-
bodied in oratorical contests, and by their
large attendance at its meeting manifest
their interest in its workings and sue
cess. The meYbers are all animated by \
desire to keep the society in the front rank
in the field of debate. and are anxious to
add new laurels, If possible. to those al
ready won. The question for the next Sat
urday evening is:, Resolved. That the
Government of the United States Should
Own and Operate the Railroads of the
Country" Upon the affirmative side of
Power: upon the negative side, NJ II. Ma
gruder and F. p. kennedy.
Omcers Installed.
st. Stephens Commandery, No. 299, of the
Union Of the Knights of st. John. at its
last regular meeting installed the following
officers for the present term: Rev. Father
P. ]. OConnell. spiritual director; DR.. j. F..
Mckaig. medical examiner; Thomas M. Fo-
ley. president; John B. Mccarthy first vice
president; William Looney, second vice
president; John 7. Mcintyre. recording Sec
retary; William NJ. Griffin. financial secre-
tary: Jacob Stadtier. treasurer; Thomas NJ.
Foley, captain; Willism NJ. Griffin. first
lieutenant; M. F.. We'll. second lieutenant;
George A. Robinson. Nilham Looney. J. j.
OConnor. James F. H6yne-and J. F. Nc
kaig, board of trustees The District or
ganizer, Lewis H. Lanman, and his deputy,
D: s. Sheahan. instal&d .thS newly elected
officers.
y Water EAmiAe.
The little village Of Tenleytown Is at pres
ent afiicted with a water famine. Many Of
the wells have been exhausted, and some
few wells that are still giving a supply of
water have been locked and chained by the
owners to keep the sSnpiy for themselves.
not knowing how soon the wells will be
drained II the supply iS greater than needed
neighbors more 81 IRE dividine ne the
water In the well with the more unfortun-
ate residents, and in some instances there
Is long distance to travel Ia getting sup
ply OF water for family llse. As soon as the
to abate.
Church News.
Mr.. George Melton was recently elected
librarian of the Sunday school Of the Ten
leytown Baptist Church, and also q deacon
In the church proper.
Rev. G. w. Mccullough. the pastor. is
stil confined to his room with an attack of
the grip. but his condition Ii Improving, and
he expects to be out again In a short time.
At the regular Sunday evening services
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