Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-13
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
DAVIS POST, G. A. r., REFLECTS PRO-
POsAL MADE TO DIsBAND.
Congregation of Trinity NJ. e. Church
Extends Greetings to New
Pastor-General News.
Evening Star Bureau.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 10, 1900.
Davis Post, No. 46, G: A. R.. held its regu-
lar monthly meeting last night in the camp
hall on South Fairfax street. The knowl-
edge that the resolution for disbanding
would come UP for final consideration
caused a full attendance OF members, and
there were many guests present from
Washington. Capt. J. v. Davis, comman-
der. occupied the chair. The resolution to
discontinue the organization was taken up
and defeated by unanimous vote. Sew
eral speeches were made against the pro-
posed dissolution and every member enthu-
siastically advocated Its continuance. The
resolution was offered several weeks ago,
owing, it is said, to the diminishing number
of G. A. r. men in this city. The mere
suggestion Of dismemberment, however,
aroused the spirit of unity among the
members.
1t was decided to >hold the memorial SER
vice at the National cemetery, May so, at
fore observed. Committees were appointed
to arrange for decorations, music and
speakers for this occasion.
Reception to Pastor.
The congregation of Trinity NJ. E. Church
rendered a reception last evening to Rev. ].
A LETTERS. the new pastor. A large audi
ence gathered in the auditorium and most
pleasing welcome was extended to Mr. JET
fers. On the part Of the local clergy, Rev.
E. V. Register of the NJ. E. Church South
rendered cordial greeting. Mr.. William
Pierpont delivered the address on behalf of
the congregation and Mr.. Samuel Stokeley
spoke for the Epworth League. Rev. Mr..
letters responded to the addresses. thanking
his hearers for their welcome. The occasion
ended with the rendition of a musical and
literary program.
General and Personal.
Funeral services over the remains Of Will
lam Thompson Smith, whose sudden death
occurred Tuesday afternoon. took place this
afternoon from the residence of his father,
Capt. William H. Smith, on North Alfred
street Rev. E. V. Register OBLIGATED, and
the pallhearers were H. X. Field William
Thomas. w. F. Creighton, w. A. Moore, jr
Robert Wattles and Wilbur Baggett. Inter
ment was made in Union cemetery.
Funeral services were held at 5 o'clock
yesterday afternoon over the remains of
Mrs. Helen Nj. Whittiesey, from the resi-
dence of her son, Mr.. Walter Whittlesey,
corner of Duke and Washington streets.
Rev. Frank ]. Brooke of the Second Pres
byterian Church conducted the services.
The remains were sent to Hartford Conn,
for interment.
The funeral Of Frank Ennis, who was
drowned Sunday at the mouth of Malta
woman creek, took place yesterday after
noon from the residence of his parents on
ooulH Lee street, rev FRANK j. Brooke
officiating. Interment was made in Bethel
cemetery.
The democratic committee for Fairfax
county will meet Monday and decide upon
a time and place for holding the county
convention to elect delegates to the state
convention to convene in Norfolk, May .
The Episcopal High School nine and the
base bah team representing St. Johns Col
lege of Annapolis, Md, will play a game
on the local grounds tomorrow afternoon
at $50 o'clock.
Funeral services over the remains of
John c. Taliaferro took place this after
noon from the residence of his brother-in-
law, Thomas w. White, and were conduct
ed by Rev. Bergman Green. The burial
was in the Presbyterian cemetery.
The remains of Miss Matilda B. Kerrick
were forwarded to Markham. Va, yester-
day evening for interment today.