The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-05
NEWS FROM GEORGETOWN.
Negotiations to Reopen Forrest Hall
as Amusement Place.

Negotiations 10 Reopen FOrrebt hnil
as Amusement Place.
Negotiations are pending for the lease
OF the old Forrest Hall and II negotiations
are consummated the place viii be remod-
eled for theatre purposes. Secrecy re
garding arrangements is being main
tanned. A proposition has been made 10
the occupant Of the lower part Of the
building for the surrender Of his lease
II is said that from $40 900 to $15.O00 will
be spent on the hall. The owners Of the
building. the representatives Of the For
rest estate. did not deny this morning
that negotiations were in progress but
refused to give out any particulars
Nothing viii be disclosed for a week, az
least they said.
Forrest Hall is one of the most con-
spicuous buildings in Georgetown. It
has a big frontage on Thirty-second
Street and in its present condition could
seat about loco people. Years ago, it
was a popular place OF amusement Many
who are now prominent on the 'tage
made appearances there olds
and the Misse~ or
ties - Ted
ed
y
.lOus citizens asso-
Washington seem to have had
- life instilled into them, and since
there is a prospect Of the formation Of
central representative body whose duty
il shall be 10 look after the interests Of
the general public and 10 present such
matters for the District Of Columbia, as
may have been approved By all associa-
tons, TO Congress for its favorable action.
1t becomes the duty Of every public-spir-
TIED man In Georgetown and vicinity to
Join the Georgetown Citizens Association
and lend mis- aid and influence 10 its ef-
forts 20 the end that this section may
not be overlooked when appropriations
are being made FOR betterments.
"A cordial invitation is extended to you
10 attend the next meeting OF the assO-
citation, 10 be held at the Office Of the
First Cooperative Building Association.
1a-5 'irty-second Street. on Friday cveu-
Ing. = 0Tuary T. 1902. at 1880 O'Clock At
this meeting the officers for the ensuing
year VIII De elected ana you are request
ed 10 come and take an interest ia the
community in which you reside
The Christian EndeavOrers' Society Of
the West Street Presbyterian Church have
elected officers TO serve for the ensuing
year as follows, Miss Elizabeth Alex
ander, president, LUcien Swindells. vice
president; Horace Ogden, secretary; c.
MauTy Deener, treasurer, ana Rev ". c.
Alexander. pastor. After the election Of
officers the president, Miss Alexander,
appointed the various committees.
William Thomas. Henson Martin, Mi
Chael Mccain, Washington Hurdle. and
Allen Moore, who were summoned 10 ap-
pear az court by Policeman A. NJ Smith.
OF the Seventh precinct 10 answer the
charge Of keeping unlicensed dogs. were
dismissed on Monday. after having Sc
cured the necessary licenses.
Solemn high requiem mass was cele-
brated at o'clock this morning at Trim
fly Church over TIE remains Of Mrs Mar
garet DOwncy. no died Sunday at the
Columbia Hospital Short services we.
held at the residence Of Mrs Thomas
Boyle, No. Conduit Road, a sister OF
Mrs. UOWney.
The Cay Street Baptist Church officers
are making arrangements 10 give an en-
tcTtainment ia the pear future at the
Church al Thirty-frst and y Streets.
William Kiag has secured a permit 10
make repairs to premises 1920 and 1892
q Street