Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-06
HAPPENINGS
Rev. ]. B. North Resigns Passionate Of
Garden Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Ill Health Assigned as Reason
Checker Tourney in Prospect
Funeral of Mrs. Dorsey.

At the regular weekly meeting of the con-
gregaton of the Garden Memorial Presby-
terrain Church, on Minnesota avenue, held
last night, the resignation of the pastor,
Rev. Joseph B. North, was rendered to the
officers and members of the church. The
resignation, after being voted upon, was
accepted.
With the exception of some of the leading
members of the church, few We're aware of
Mr.. North's intention, and his action will
be a great surprise to the people of Anacos-
tia generally. Mr.. North pleads almost
constant ill health as his reason for sever
ing his pastoral relations in Anacostia. 1t
is intended to take effect Sunday Janu-
airy 20.
Rev NJ P. Smell took the chair last night
when the question of the pastors resigna-
ton came before the meeting Remarks of
regret at Mr. North's decision were heard
in the form of brief addresses from several.
Messrs. c. O. Bohrer and Walter Tubbs
were selected as commissioners to represent
the church at the session, Monday, of the
Washington presbytery, and ask, according
to custom, that the pastors resignation be
accepted.
Mr.. North has been pastor of the Garden
Memorial Presbyterian Church for about
the period of five years, being it's first regu-
lar pastor. He came to the station from
Oklahoma, where he was laboring under
Of the church. He has given as yet no init
nation of his plans for the future.
Checker Tournament.
There was largely attended meeting of
gentlemen interested in the game of check
ers held last night at the place of business
of Mr.. A Miller, on Monroe street, to con-
fer concerning the proposed checker tour
nament. The following subscribed to the
~
Adam Lang, Alexander Benz George O.
Watson, DR.. r. A. Pyles c. Fl. Weiss
Charles Richardson, Allan Prender Thomas
Leonard. |. w. Payne, DR.. j. A. Watson
George Meitzler, A. Miller, Arthur King
Joseph Miller, p. S. Quad and j. Hoffar
1t was decided to open the tourney Mon
day evening next at Mr.. MIler's place
Three prizes will be awarded. Each con-
testant is to play twelve games with his
opponent. In the list above are some of
the strongest checker players in the Dis
trict, and interesting games are looked for.
The tourney will be open to the public.
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Dorsey.
The funeral of Mrs Mary NJ Dorsey,
whose death occurred very suddenly took
place Wednesday afternoon from the Ana
costa Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev
c. o. Isaac, the pastor, officiating. The in
terment was made in the cemetery at For
estvi!le, Md. The pallbearers were Messrs
IeoiSe W. Ming, ST, Daniel Lee, w. I.
Anderson, James Smith, J. W. Tolson and
o. 5. Humphrey. Mrs. Dorsey was in her
hfty-siXth year, and had been a resident of
Anacostia for over thirty years. She was
born near Forestville, Md. husband and
hYe children survive her, the latter being
Mrs. Clara Williamson, Mrs Minnie Arnold,
Mrs. Harry Kelly. Miss Orrie Dorsey and
Mr.. Edward Dorsey.
Officers Chosen.
The Ladies' Benevolent Society of St.
Teresa's Church has elected officers for the
ensuing year as follows: President, Mrs.
h. Downey; vice president Mrs H. E. Nor
ton; secretary, Mrs. Charlotte Burdine:
treasurer, Rev. MP. Sullivan.
General and Personal.
Mrs. John T. Harrison entertained a large
company of friends at a New Year party
at her residence, No. 81 Grant street, a few
evenings since. Music on violin and piano
was rendered by Mr.. w. F. Flanagan Miss
Elizabeth Branson Mr. Charles Stevens.
Miss Emma Harrison and Mrs Frank
Blynn. Others of the company contributed
toward the evenings enjoyment with vocal
music. Refreshments W. cd
DR.. and Mrs. Thomas D. Mudd have re-
turned from their wedding trip and are
residing at No. 153 Harrison street.
The newly-elected officers of Anacostia
Council, No. 1G, Jr O. u A. NJ. a list of
whom has appeared in The Star, were in
stalled in their respective offices by Vice
State Councillor North at Masonic Hall a
few evenings ago.