Evening star., 1897-03-26
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Honors Paid to the Memory Of DR.. R. S. T.
Cissell.
Suburban RntIroads Preparing for
spring Tratic The Woman,
Ghrfstinn Temperance Union.

The midweek service last evening at the
West Street Presby terian Church was of
unusual interest. The attendance was
large DIR. Alexanders lecture. was on the
self-denial and devotion of Moses. After
the lecture the pastor extended an invita-
ton to those present to make addresses
Mr.. r. b. Mayiield. one of the elders.
arose and said that since he had been at
the meeting he had been Informed that II
was the birthday of Dr. R. $ T. Cissel
formerly an elder and the superint endent
of the Sunday school when he was a resi-
dent of Georgetown. more than thirty
years ago. In addition TO the faithful SER
vice performed by the dotcor to the church
and Sunday school, but few persons pres
ent were aware of the fact that the chapel
wherein they Were worshiping was erected
by the doctor. he paying the entire cost of
the same. Mr.. Mayiield a one time before
the building was begun held as treasurer
the sum of s!2.@", placed in his hands by
Dr. tlssel for the purpose. He expressed
The hope that the doctor now serentv-fnur
years OF age might Toe spared 10 the world
many years longer
Mr John Leetch an elder and the assist
ant superintendent of the Sunday school
stated that he heartily approved of whar
mad been said of DIR. Cissel and expressed
sincere qualification to the doctor for hav-
ing. wnen he arrived in Georgetown a very
young man. given him cordial invitation
TO unite with the school. He too ex-
pressed the hope that his life might he pro-
lonsed. Mr. Phelps. OF the elders
made fervent prayer at the close of the
meeting Tor the continuance of the life of
SO useful "A man.
The w. &. tt
A delightful and profitable mcetip, of
the Women's Christian Temperance Union
of Georgetown was held yesterday after
noon at the residence n Mrs Isaa
OF Dumbarton avenue. Mrs Clinton Smith
gave an excellent Bible talk which was
appreciated by all present. All friends of
temperance in this section of the city are
cordially invited TO he present at the next
meeting of the union. which will be held in
the lecture room of Dumbarton Avenue NJ
+. Church on the afternoon of April \
commencing at O'Clock.
Spring and the Suburban Ronds.
city are making preparations for the heavy
traffic which generally marks the pleasant
weather of early spring. This applies to
the suburban roads especially. The Great
Falls road will increase its facilities while
The electric roads across the bridge will
make additional provisions. The improve
ments on the Glen Echo road have about
been completed, and double track extends
all the way from Chevy Chase circle 10
Cabin John bridge. All of the improve
mentS VIII tend 10 give more rapid meals
of getting out to and returning from tin,
country, which the patrons of the Various
roads will appreciate.
Afraid of the Cold.
The people in the country surrounding
Georgetown are apprehensive over tha l.res-
ent cold weather. which is apt to result dis
astrously for them if it continues much
longer or gets any worse. The warm,
Sprlng-iike weather of last week had "A yisi-
bic effect on vegetation. and induced the
fruit trees TO bud and other vegetable life
TO appear. Should the present cold wave
continue. the extreme cold and frost is ant
to XIII all vegetable life that has appeared.
and this Will mean the killing of the local
fruit crop.
Notes.
The stations of the way of the cross will
be read this evening al 7::}o O'Clock at Trim
ity Church. q
AT a meeting of the directors of the
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank.
held yesterday, Mr.. Samuel Crooley MAS
elected runner to fill a vacancy caused by
a recent resignation and promctlon He
was selected out of list OF twenty-six
strongly indorsed applicants. The position
was eagerly sought by a large number OF
young applicants MIR. Cropley is a son of
Mr.. Thomas l.. Cropley