Evening star., 1901-06-07
AF FAIRS IN AL EXANDRIA
R,DUATING EXERCISES AT ARLING-
Ton INSTITUTE LAST EVENING.
oIrs. Virginia Miner Found Dead in
Her Bed-Matters of Cen
eral Interest.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. Tol King St,
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Bell Telephone, NO 1OO,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June Z, 1901.
Seven young ladies We're awarded certifi-
Gates of graduation at the annual COM
ruencement exercises of Arlington lnsti-
tute. held last evening in the institute
building North Washington street. The
members of the graduating class were Miss
Rebekah H. Barrett. Miss India Marshall,
Miss Marion Bryant, Miss Louise Wash
ington Miss Mary Bentley, Miss Elizabeth
Bryant and Miss Gertrude Mccormick. The
building Vas brilliantly lighted and the par
l,rs in which the exercises took place were
decorated in elaborate and beautiful fash
len AT : o'clock the students, gaily at
attircd. and accompanied by many relatives
and friends assembled in the parlors. The
program of exercises opened with the
Ipuucement Of the grades of the members
of the graduating class Then followed q
French play, participated in by the grad
yates Miss Mary Bentley rendered a piano
sclo. and Miss Louise Washington read an
essay on Shakespeare. Another instrument
tai solo was given by Miss Bentley. Ger
man recitation was rendered by Miss Ma
ripn Bryant and Miss Bentley again pre-
sided the piano. For perfection in die
tatiOn a handsome medal, the only one
given, was awarded to Miss Minnie Griffith.
Miss Rebekah Barrett delivered the vale
dictOry for her class and won generous ap-
plause from the students and their visiting
friends. The program closed with fare
we'll song by the members of the gradual
ing class Then followed period of infOr-
NAL tubilation. in which refreshments were
served
Found Dead In Bed.
Mrs Virginia Miner of Brooklyn. who
has been visiting at the home Of Mr. Rich
ard Windsor. was found dead in her bed
this morning at Mr.. Windsors residence
on Cameron street Death was due to ap-
oplexy Mrs Miner was about seventy
seven years of age and was the widow of
Gilbert s. Miner. who formerly lived In
Alexandria She was a sister Of the late
David A. Windsor. Deceased was we'll
known here, and her sudden death came as
a shock to a large circle of friends. The
early portion Of her life was spent in Alex
andria but in recent years she has lived In
BROOKLYN, N Y The funeral arrangements
Will be made later.
Graham-B -Brawner Nuptfals.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South
was prettiiy decorated last evening for the
marriage of Miss Edith May Graham
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Graham,
and Mr. Henry Newton Brawner, which oc-
CURED at o'clock as forecasted in The
Star The ceremony was performed by the
pastor. Rev E. V Register. in the pres
ence of an audience that crowded the
church to the galleries. After a reception
at the home of Mr.. Graham on Prince
street Mr.. and Mrs. Brawner left for a
northern tour.
General and Personal.
The closing exercises of the department
for little boys and the kindergarten depart
ment Of ST. Mary's Academy. conducted by
the Sisters of the Holy Cross, took place
this morning at the academy hall on Prince
street A large number of certificates and
premiums were awarded. The annual COM
mencement exercises of the academy
proper will take place in Lannon's Opera
House Tuesday afternoon next at 3:30
o clock.
Miss Mamie E. Hughes and Mr.. George
r. McCauiey, the latter of Washington.
were quietly married Wednesday evening
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James
b Hughes parents of the bride No. 112
North Fayette street Rev. DIR. George l..
Hunt of the First Baptist Church officiat-
ed. The couple will reside in Washington.
The remains Of J. Daingerfield Brookes,