The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-07
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

| ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. with sim
| pie but impressive ceremony the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church South. at Del Ray,
I Alexandria County was dedicated at 2:30
o'clock this afternoon. The little edifice
was filled to its capacity with a congrega-
ton which included many Washingtonians
and Alexandrians. The church was duly
/ presented by the trustees to the Rev. ].
H. Boyd, d. D., of the Washington Con-
! ference. DR.. Boyd's sermon was very eio-
quent. After the dedication sermon Rev.
| +. l.. Day, the pastor Of that church, APP
pointed Messrs. Isaac D. Arnold and ]. D..
Ashford as collectors. Rev. Mr.. Day
stated that the entire improvements on the
church cost the sum Of sl,2C0, and the
sum OF $500 had already been collected,
leaving a deficiency of $500. the col
lectors started out among the congrega-
ton present, and in short order the 5000
was collected, which now makes the church
/ free from all encumbmnces. y snort adj
dress was then delivered by Rev. ]. ".
Duffy of the Mount Vernon Place Church,
Washington. An address was to have been
delivered by Rev Z. v REGISTER, OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, OF this
city, but on account OF illness he was not
present. Miss Rebecka Pollard. of this
city, rendered several solos. Music was
furnished by the choir assisted by several
visitors. Inc church. besides being en-
larged, has been improved by stained glass
windows There are windows to the mem
ory of Mrs. Eliva Arnold, Mrs. Margaret
Fetter, and Mr.. J. C. Calhoun, all OF
whom were members of the church. The
ground adjoining the church will be graded
and sodded, and will be enclosed by a
fence
This church was thought of about six
years ago, when a few Methodists set
tied in Del Ray. then mere country place
with but few people and houses. and no
place of worship. The Methodists felt sad
ly in need of some sort OF a house of wor-
ship, they being compelled to travel to
Washington and many to this city to at
tend divine services on Sunday. The mat
ter was brought TO the attention of Rev.
Isaac Canter then pastor of the Mount
Vernon Place N. E. Church South, Of
Washington. Mr.. Canter co-operated TO the
best of his ability with the little band,
and shortly afterward subscription papers
were circulated, with the result OF secur-
ing subscriptions amounting to nearly
$500. In the mean time a Sunday school,
for the children, was organized, and divine
services were held at the residence of Mr..
Isaac d. Arnold, of that place. The min
listers were then supplied from the Metho-
dist Churches in Washington and this city.
Work Of erecting a suitable house of wor-
ship was started in September, 1894, and
the building OF a chapel was commenced
October g. in the same year, and com
pleted in December, in time for Christmas
services. Mr.. Canter and the Rev ID.
Bulla, the latter now of Baltimore con-
Quoted services for some time after its
erection. The congregation, as the pOpu-
lation of the town increased, began to feel
the need Of a regular pastor and at the
General Conference held in Roanoke, Va,
in March. 1895. Rev. d. H. Kern. now pas
tor OF the Calvary Church South. in Bal
timore, was appointed and took charge
in the month OF June. Then il was that
the work of perfecting organization was
commenced. A small band Of enthusiastic
workers set about their duties with earnest
zeal and the church slowly grew until it
had enrolled about thirty-two members. in
a section that was gradually increasing
in population. The departure of Mr. Kern
from the church was the cause of much
regret The Rev J. Howard Wells. now
pastor OF the Warrenton CVaD NJ E
Church South, succeeded him, this being
in 1891. Mr. Wells stayed with the church
for two years
In 1899 he was succeeded by Rev Frank
l.. Day, who came here from Baltimore
Through his untiring work he succeeded
in greatly building up the church. Real :
zng that the present edifice was entirely I
for the growing congregation. .
he last year began a campaign for the .
purpose of securing funds for rebuilding /!
After a hard struggle sufficient money
was realized to guarantee starting the /
work Two lots adjoining the church
we're donated by Wood, Harmon & CO..
making a frontage of IS by 115 feet in /
depth. Work OF remOdeling the edifice /
was turned over to the contractors in (
November, 1900. The building which is
wooden, was then raised from its founda- .
ion and moved 10 the centre of the new
space and an annex of 80 by 40 feet added .
10 the rear. giving it the shape of a I.
After being conducted for while under
he auspices of the Mount Vernon Place
,hurch, Washington. the work vas turn
ID over to the Alexandria charge and
vas in conjunction with the Gibbon Street
,bapel With the advent of Rev. Frank
]. Day il was taken from this charge
md made a separate one, with the West
NJ. e. Church South, both of
which were supplied by Mr.. Day. The
1pworth League of this church was or
,anized in the year 1895, and has proved
quite a success.
MIR James Hasson, for twelve years
hipping clerk for Frank S. Harper. has
purchased the business of the late w. II.
at the southwest corner of
rayette and Cameron Streets, and will
onduct the same.
Work on the Great Falls and Old Do
ninon Electric Railroad, which was
hartered over a year ago. will be COM
nenced tomorrow morning at the south
nd of the Aqueduct Bridge. This line OF
Dad will be operated from the Union Sta
ion, in Georgetown, to the Great Falls
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