Evening star., 1898-10-12
AFFAIRS INiGEORGETOWN
A Prominent Young Man Suddenly Stricken
WithParalysis.
Death of Geursstown University
stalled - Other Matters.

man. and son of Fire Marshal George W.
Drew, was stricken with paralysis yester-
day morning at the residence of his sister.
Mrs. Joshua Goodwin of 1898 Prospect ave-
nue.. The night previous Mr.. Drew had
been complaining of feeling unweIl. but his
sickness was not so serious to keep him
indoors. He arose yesterday morning at
his usual time, and, while dressing,
suddenly stricken and fell 10 the floor, his
head being injured by striking some object.
The inmates of the house were alarmed by
the noise Of the fall. and a doctor was
quickly summoned. The entire left side
was paralyzed and useless, while his speech
was also affected. This morning the pa
tient was resting much easier with good
chances of his recovery. Mr.. Drew was
formerly a prominent member of the Y. M.
c. A, and is now leading member of the
Round Table Club.
A Students Death.
Edward Smith, the son of Mr.. Smith of
1908 35th street, died Saturday evening at
1870 o'clock at Georgetown University Hos
pita1, of typhoid fever. The deceased was
only twenty years of age and a bright
youth. Several weeks ago he was stricken
with typhoid fever, and his condition be-
coming serious he was moved to the
hospital where he remained only two or
three days. The young man one of
the students of the Linthicum institute.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock at Trinity Church. After
the services the body will be shipped to
Baltimore, where the interment will be
made.
Pleasant Entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Miller of 1896 Pros
pect avenue gave q very pleasant party
Monday evening at their residence in honor
of Miss Florence Shuey of Baltimore, cele-
brating the nineteenth birthday of the
young lady An enjoyable evening was
spent by all, the time being passed in mu-
sical and literary numbers and dancing
with games of all sorts. Messrs William
Talbot and ]. Morgan sang a number of
comic selections, Mr.. T. H. Flood rendered
several instrumental pieces on the piano.
Miss Shuey delivered several solos In an
excellent manner, and also gave an eXhi-
bition of fancy dancing, while Mr.. Samuel
Shuey sang a number of his original Irish
and plantation melodies and Mr. ]. Bur-
rows gave an appropriate recitation. Dur
ing the course of the evening refreshments
We're served plentifully, afte, which dane
ing was continued until quite late. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs G. T.
Shuey, Mrs. A. Lucas Mrs. Kate Goodrich,
Miss Shoemaker, Miss Emma Miller. Miss
Florence Shacy, Miss Lucas. Miss Lulu
Miller, MN. MessTs; Pearson Talbot, Burrows,
Morgan, Lucas and Miller.
officers Installed.
The installation of officers Of the Wo-
mems Relief Corps. recently established in
Georgetown, and known as George U. Nor
ris Relief Corps, No. II was held In Stohl-
mans Hall, on N street, Monday evening.
There was a large audience present. Among
those who participated In the exercises OF
the evening were Messrs. J. A Sexton,
commander-in-chief Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic of the United States; Arthur
Hendricks. department commander Of the
District of Columbia; B. F. Chase, senior
vice commander OF the District; Samuel
McMonigle. past commander Of George U.
Morris Post No. 49, and A. B. Grunwell,
the present commander. All of the above
and many others made appropriate ad-
dresses.
Among the others present were IIrs
Anna S. Peck, department president of the
District of Columbia W.R.C.; Mrs. Georgia
Balm, who conducted the installation ex-
ercses; Mrs. Bridaham, president of La
fayette Relief Corps, and the staff officers,
and also the members ofaMorris Post. After
the regular business had been finished an
entertainment of a musical and literary
nature was presented.
The officers of the new corps installed
are as follows: President Mrs. Adaline
Fletcher; senior vice president, Anna Rob
inson; junior vice president, Julia Gaskins;
treasurer, Jane Grunweu: secretary. Kate
Steinle; chaplain. Jennie Shaw: conductor,
Augusta Raab: assistant conductor, Anna
I1utCiIlHS, SudIt AIIeIid f1ulcnlnS, assist
ant guard. Roberta Harner: color bearers,
Mamie Turkenton. Isabella Turkenton,
Mary Turkenton and Anna Hutchins. The
roster of the corps comprises over fifty
members.
Laid to Their Rest
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah ]. Donaldson,
the wife of Thomas A. Donaldson, took
place yesterday afternoon from the late
residence of the deceased, 1895 29th street,
interment was at Rock Creek The death
occurred Sunday.
At 3 o'clock Yesterday afternoon was held
the funeral of Mrs. susanna Permillion. the
wife of John Permillion, who died Sunday
Religious services were held at the Con-
gress Street NJ. p. Church, Rev. Dr. Ham
mond, the pastor, officiating. The inter-
ment was at Oak Hill.
The funeral of Joseph N Williams took
place yesterday afternoon from Mount Zion
NJ e. Church. The floral tributes were
handsome. The Masonic fraternity and the
Odd Fellows attended in a body Resolu-
tions on the death of the deceased were
read. Rev. e. w. S. Peck officiated assist
ed by Rev. Edgar Murphy and Rev. j. H.
Griffin The interment was at Mount Zion
cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary H. Forrest was
held this morning from her late residence
at the northeast corner of 34th and N
streets, and was largely attended At 10
o'clock the remains were taken to Trinity
Church, where a solemn mass of requiem
was chanted for the repose of the soul of
the deceased. The deceased, whose death
was published in The Star, was seventy
seven years of and a native of Virginia.
though a resident of the District for the
past fifty-six years. She was the widow
of Bladen Forrest. Death was due to
valvular disease of the heart, after an i'll
ness of two months. The honorary pail
bearers were Mr.. George Green, water
register of the District; Chief Engineer Har
RE Webster, L. S. N: DR.. kurtz, Mr. Shoe
maker. Mr.. Henry; MIR. Joseph Shillington,
Mr.. c. NJ. Smith and Mr. Boarman. The
interment was private, the remains being
taken to Holy Rood cemetery.
Brief Notes.
Justice Oliver P. johnson will not hold
court again until Friday, on account of the
death of his brother. Albanus l.. Johnson
Mr.. Robert L. HaScook has been appoint
ed principal of the night school at Curtis
school building. Classes are held on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
The wife of Mr.. Harry King of 35th
street is confined to her home on account
of sickness.
MIR. b. S.nsheimer ofT3219 street. who
has been sick, is able to be out again.
Story Lacks Confirmation.
Mary Carter. colored, was the prosecuting