Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-30
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN
Celebration of Eighth Anniversary of Martha
Washington Lodge Of Rebekah.

The celebration of the eighth anniver-
sary Of Martha Washington Lodge, NO. D.
Daughters of Rebekah, occurred last even
irg in Covenant Lodge. 1. o. o. F., nall,
at 1UT3 31st street. The lodge has had re-
II arkable success, commencing with "a
charter members, and today having a
membership of 154. The committee on ar
rangements for the occasion consisted OF
Mrs. Rose Cherry, chairman; Miss Ana
belle Gray Miss Gertie Stuart, Mr.. w. H.
Rollins and Mr.. E. G. Taylor.
The program was opened with prayer by
Rev Charles Alvin Smith, pastor of Peck
Memorial Chapel. followed by an address
on THE Rebekah Degree Lodge" by J..
w. Archer, who recited a stirring original
poem in the same connection. A piano
solo by Miss May Mead was follow
ed by a recitation delivered by Miss
Anabelle Gray, both of which received an
encore. Miss Maggie Marshall gave a
piano solo. accompanied on the mandolin
utes of humor by DR.. Thomas J. Jones; a
piano solo by Miss Lang; q vocal solo by
Miss Lille Stuart, accompanied by Miss
Gertie Stuart; instrumental music, piano
and mandolin, by Miss Josephine SimOns
and Miss Gertrude Thompson, and a reci-
tation by Miss Esther Hoover completed
the program At the conclusion Of the en-
tertainment refreshments were served in
abundance to all those present. closing
one of the most memorable events in the
history of the lodge.
Ashford-Grimes Nuptinls.
The announcement is made of the mar
riage on Thursday last at Alexandria OF
Mr.. Marion s. Ashford of Fairfax county,
Va, and Miss Minnie c. Grimes of this
city. The Rev. P. P. Phillips of st. Paurs
Church, Alexandria, performed the cere-
Nv
their future home at 320S street.
Display of Patriotism.
The expected rupture with Spain has
caused a number of residents from this
section to enter the military and naval
branches Of the country. Mr.. Frank Park
hurst recently enlisted as a machinist in
the navy. He is a son of Mr.. John H.
Parkhurst, formerly in charge of the
Georgetown pump house, but now in con-
troll of the machinery at the National Mu-
eeum.
dered his services to the government in
case there should be a war with Spain, by
enlisting in Troop H of the 9th U. s. Cav
airy at Fort Myer. As he has seen army
Paign will be nothing new to him. During
the summer of 1896 he accompanied an ex-
petition against hostile Indians, which ex-
tended through Mexico.
Experimental Station.
The experimental station, a branch of
the bureau of animal industry of the Agri-
cultural Department, which has been in
operation for some time on a part of the
Bradley Davidson estate near Bethesda, is
making experiments relative to finding an
effective cure for contagious diseases in
cattle and farm stock. Operations to find
a simple and effective cure for tuberculosis
cholera beinO
1t is understood that an appropriation of
$4,000 made by Congress is being used in
pursuit of the experiments. This station,
which has reached respectful dimensions,
is also used for testing the anti-toxine
which is furnished from some place out in
Iowa.
Opening an Alley.
The United States marshal has notified
all Of the owners of property in square
1201 that the District Commissioners have
made application to him to summon a Jury
o. twelve disinterested citizens to ascertain
the damages which may accrue to the real
estate of any person or persons in opening
Of an alley in the square. The block is
known as square 81 of GEORGETOWN and is
bounded by Both and 9th streets and Pros
pect avenue and the Canal road The
property owners are notified that the jury
Will meet to assess all damages April H. at
IL O'Clock. at the southwest corner of 37th
street and Prospect avenue.
Notes.
The regular Cossack drills of the cavalry
at Fort Myer, which have been held every
friday during the past cold season in the
large riding hall. have been discontinued
No drill will be held this week.
Mr.. ]. f. Thompson, the grocer of 32d
street, who has been confined to his home
at 162o Bath street for the past six weeks
Is convalescent-
On Suspicion.