Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-10
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REV. J. P. sTwr TO BE VEL
COINED BY HIS CoNGREGATIoN.
Succeeds Rev. E. " Register as Pastor
of M. E. cbFeh South
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ALEXANDRIA.SN va. April 10. 1902
Rev. ]. P. Stump efsBaltimore, who was
recently appointed pastor of the Washing
ton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South, will reach here this afternoon to be-
gin his pastorate. He will be rendered
tea this evening by the stewards of the
church at the parsonage, No. $40 King
street. Thursday evening" April II, the
congregation will welcome Mr. Stump in
public meeting to be held in the lecture
room Of the church. Rev. ]. A Jeffers of
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church will de-
liver an address of welcome on behalf of
tne ministers of the city and the address
on behalf of the congregation will be made
by Mr. Henry X. Field.
Rev. e. v Register. the former pastor,
left yesterday for Baltimore conducting
prayer meeting services last night at his
new station, Trinity NJ E. Church South in
that city.
Policeman Elected.
A meeting of the board of police COM
missoners was held last evening with May
or George L. Simpson presiding The prin-
cipal business was the election of an officer
to fill the vacancy on the force caused by
the resignation of Officer Arthur Davis.
Andrew A. Lucas, residing at No. 1900
Princess street, was elected on the second
ballot, having received three votes.
Chesapeake Presbytery.
Rev. DR.. Frank J. Brooke Of the Second
Presbyterian Church of this city opened
the spring meeting of the Chesapeake pres
bytery at Warrenton yesterday. An ad-
dress of welcome was delivered by Rev.
Walter r. Robertson. pastor Of the Pres
byterian church there. The Introductory
sermon was preached by Rev. Mr.. Hills Of
Front Royal. The session was continued
today with Mr.. Hills in the chair. There
is large attendance of ministerial and lay
delegates. The session will adjourn to-
morrow.
Officers Chosen.
The following officers have been elected
for the ensuing year by the Old Dominion
Boat Club: Albert Bryan, president; c. S.
T. Burke, secretary; Arthur Herbert, jr.,
treasurer; H. E. Uhler. captain; George E.
Warfield, first lieutenant; Lawrence Wash
ington. jr.. second lieutenant; Messrs. L. E.
Uher, A. II. Bryan and L. G. Greene. mem
bers of the board of directors. Committees
have been appointed to arrange for I'M
proyements at the boat house and for the
purchase of a new boat for the coming sea-
son.
General Matters.
Mrs. Lillian Brawner, wife of Mr.. Walter
Brawner died last night at her home, No.
313 Wolfe street. DECEASED was about
twenty eight years of age. Her husband
and child only a few months old survive
her. She was niece of Mr.. Thomas F.
Jacobs. The funerSE arrangements have
not yet been completed
Owing to the fact fhatethe 10th Virginia
Regiment has Abandoned the plan of going
ton the Alexandria Light Infantry, a mem
Der of that regiment ,silas. also given out the
contemplated trip. is a,vG t-ha-' f,,z--s
Mr.. and Mrs. WillhamsA. Moore have is
sued cards for the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Miss Anna Augusta Moore to Mr..
Walter Nichols PiseTsl TIE ceremony will
take place in the SeSond Presbyterian
Church, Wednes dayi "A priln %, at IL O'Clock
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