Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-02
Change in Local Passionate.

Much regret is expressed among the mem
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South in this city over the severance of the
pastoral relations between Rev +. V. Reg
lister and the local congregation, which was
directed yesterday by the Baltimore annual
conference in Baltimore. Mr.. Register had
served this charge for three years and it
was the desire of his cOngro CATION to have
him returned for another year, four years
being the limit allowed by the conference
for consecutive service on any one appoint
ment. But as the pastor was sent to Trim
Ny Church, Baltimore, the change was of
the nature of promotion, that church be-
ing one of the best within the territory of
the conference.
Rev. J. =. Stump, who was appointed by
the bishop for Alexandria, will reach here
soon to take charge of the work. The con-
gregation will make arrangements to give
him cordial welcome.
Rev. j. Fred Peake of this city was ap-
pointed as Junior preacher for Fairfax
by the conference. This is Mr. Peake's
first regular ministerial work. He will
begin it this summer after graduating at
Randolph-Macon College, Ashland.
Officers Elected.
The following officers have been elected
by the vestrymen Of Christ Episcopal
Church to serve for the ensuing year: a..
a. Smoot and Henry Robertson, wardens;
Gardner l.. Boothe, registrar; CT William
Ramsey, treasurer. Mr.. L. NJ. Blackford
was chosen delegate to attend the Episco-
pal council, which cnnvenes in Fredericks-
burg next month. and Mr. W. A. SmoOt
was named as alternate. The annual re-
port submitted by the officers showed the
church, buildings. grounds, etc, to be in
better condition than last year.
Charter Granted.
In the corporation court a charter has
been granted to the Alexandria Iron Works,
which was formerly conducted under tie
firm name of Curtin & Butts. The sum of
100000 is named the capital stock The
following are the officers Of the compa ly:
j. r. n. Curtin, president; Calvin Butts,
vice president: Mr.. Nourse. secretary and
treasurer. Messrs. A. d. Brockett and G.
f. Butts are named directors. The
company intends to enlarge and operate
the plant on a more extensive scale.
General Matters.
The Southern Railway Company has
leased the large brick building on the
north side of Prince street between Pat
rick and Henry streets formerly occupied
by the late John H. Brent. and will shortly
convert it INTO a modern office building, and
will then transfer their offices into it. The
contract for the work has been awarded to
Mr.. Joseph f. Rodges.
Miss Hattie Brawner. daughter of Mr..
William H. Brawner, and Mr.. Clifton Colin,
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morning at the parsonage of St. Mary 8
Catholic Church. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev Father II. j. Cutler. After
he ceremony the couple left for southern
bridal tour, and upon their return will re-
side in this city
The Fanchon Club last night gave an
Easter ball in McBurney's Hall, corner of
King and Washington streets The hail
was tastefully decorated with palms and
potted plants for the occasion. Dancing
was INDUCED in until early morning. There
was a large number of guests present, IN
Guiding many from Washington.
Rev. J. H. S. Ewell, pastor Of the Meth
odist Church, and Mr.. j. T. Haring, the lay
representative to that church have gone to
Centerville, Nd. to attend the annual con-
ference of that church, which convenes
there this morning.
In the Police Court this morning Mayor
Simpson disposed of the following cases:
Michael Smith and Joseph Haney, charged
with disorderly conduct, fined s. each; VIM.
Kelly, drunk in the street, dismissed.