The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-12

for a progressive euchre to be held early
ii May Judging from present indfca-
tons the prizes viii be more numerous
and beautiful than usual
St. MsrtiG = Tours Church-The affairs
OF the parish are progressing to the salts
faction of parishioners and pastor. The
new hall is making rapid progress toward
completion. One Of the features of the
construction is a new system Of concrete
flooring. which has been tested by the
Building Inspectors Office and pronounced
hreproof, and is generally conceded among
builders as the most complete work Of
its kind that has been placed in any build
ing in the District
The contract for the furnishing Of he
pews and other furniture Of the church
has been awarded, and the church will be
ready for occupancy about Sunday, May
%. On this date il is expected Cardinal
Gibbons or Cardinal MartineIli will De
present for the dedication exercises.
The euchre given on Wednesday, April
9, proved to be one of the most successful
and entertaining since the Organization Of
the parish
There viii be matinee eUchre given
next Tuesday at 2 O'Clock at the old
-uOOA e ALd4StVAA A4GGs taiE super flStUu DA
Mrs. James Johnson and Mrs. Reed
Meeting CT the congregation at 4 p. N.
At this meeting the full committee of the
lawn party, 10 be held Monday May -
continuing FIVE days, viii be announced
Pastor Father Hannah. at the last meet
ing of the congregation announced that
pews for the new church were now sub
jet 10 rental. many Of which have already
been subscribed for.
St Augustine's Chureh-The feaIty Of
the Catholic heart to the Holy Father was
manifested on last Sunday morning by
the large congregation which approached
the holy table in honor Of the PoPe's
jubilee.
At Eespers tomorrow evening which
viii take place at o'clock. many ques-
tons extracted from the question box,
bearing on matters OF faith and observ-
ance viii he answered.
High mass viii be celebrated tomor-
row morning at Il o'clock
On Thursday evening there vas we'll
attended meeting Of the Sodality which
indicated that interest in the admirable
work carried on by that organization IS
rapidly growing. The promoters met the
same evening after services at the rec
tory
It viii be gratifying intelligence to the
many friends of the Rev. Father Griffith
to learn that he is slowly recovering
from the accident ne sustained. Steps
have been taken TO raise q testimonial to
this widely respected priest Those who
desire to assist should register their
contributions not later than Monday.
Monsignor Magennis, Of Jamaica Plains,
Boston, was guest at the rectory dur
ing the past week.
Holy Trinity Church, Georgetown-It is
reported that the authorities of Holy
Trinity Church are endeavorfng to secure
quarters in the vicinity of the church for
severa! Sisters Of Mercy, who. it is stated
VIII have Charge Of and teach the Trinity
school when he new building is con
structed. An attempt is said to have been
made to secure the large brick house at
the northwest corner of Thirty-fifth and
n Streets. owned by Mr.. D. Ready Since
the time when Brother WheIan had charge
Of Trinity School. the classes have been
taught by saIaried teachers.
IF success is not met with in securing
a suitable building 1t is thought that
Trinity Chapel which adjoins the church
and faces y street. viii be remodeIed and
used for that purpose. The chapel is now
used as a day school and Sunday school
and is over q hundred years old. Before
the erection OF the large edifce on Thirty
sixth Street the entire congregat ton,
which was the largest in Georgetown. wor-
SHIPPED in it.
Work on the erection Of the new parish
hall and schooIhouse VIII soon be begun.
The plans have been prepared It will be
located on the lot directly west of the
church parsonage. On o Street. An enter
tainment. the proceeds of which viii be
turned into the building fund will be
given az CASTOR Han Georgetown Uni
versity op the evenings OF April % and
80. under the auspices of Trinity Church
The feature win be the illustrated lee
ture The Way OF the Cross" by Prof
Robert Turner. Of Boston. The regular
choir of Trinity Church, assisted by the
students of the university. viii also take
part in the program.
St. Peter Church-The Rev. James NJ.
O'Brjen, pastor Tomorrow's services
viii take place al the usual hours.
St Cyprian's Church-The Rev. James
r. Matthews, pastor. Services tomorrow
viii be observed at the usual hours
St. Theresa's Church. Anaeostia-The
Rev. Father Bart, pastor; the Rev.
Father SchwallenberG, assistant pastor.
Services tomorrow viii take place at the
usual hours. Sacred Heart devotions were
held last Friday. The new addition to the
paroehiaI residence will soon be erected
Chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor
-Tommorw's masses and other services
Will be observed at the REGULAR hours