Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-03
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
MEMBERS OF n. E. CHURCH
SOUTH BID PASTOR FAREWELL.
Remarks by Preparing Elder and
others-County Courta 10 Resume
Its session-Briefs.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 3, 1902.
The lecture room of the M E. Church
South was crowded last night with an au-
dience which had gathered to attend the
weekly prayer meeting service and to bid
farewell to Rev. E. ". Register, the pas
tor. who will soon leave to assume charge
of his new pastorate, Trinity Church, Bal
timore. Rev DR.. ]. W. Duffey, the pre-
siding elder Of Washington district, was
present, and explained that the removal
Of the pastor had been done in the wis
dom of the conference. He said he SYM
pathized greatly with the local church in
it's loss, but congratulated his hearers on
their good fortune in having worthy sue
cessor to Mr.. Register in the person Of
Rev. ]. P. Stump of Baltimore The rctir-
ing pastor made a few appropriate re-
marks, in which he referred feelingly to
the cordial relations that had existed be-
tween himself and his members during the
past three years. He also announced that
he would conduct the regular services in
the church next Sunday morning, which
is the occasion for the administration Of
the sacrament.
Rev. Mr.. Stump, the new pastor, will
reach this city some time next week He
will be welcomed by the congregation in a
public meeting in the church. at which
an address of greeting will be made by
member of the Minister'S League of this
city. Brief remarks of welcome will also
be made by members of the church.
Road Case in Court
Judge j. NJ Love will resume the ses-
sion of the Alexandria county court tomor-
row morning. The attention of the court
will be taken up with what is known as
the Mackey road case. Capt Crandall
Mackey brings suit for the construction of
public road through the old Dawson es-
tate. At this session, also, it is likely that
the court will render a decision in the Gar
rison road case, which was argued yester-
day. This was an application for the estab-
lishment of a new county road in Arlington
district.
Matter of Gas Works.
At the next meeting of the city council
it is expected that a report will be made
by the joint committee on light and finance
in regard to the proposal of Mr.. Frank 8.
Goldsborough, representing a New York
syndicate, to lease the city gas and cleo
trio works. 1t Is understood that the COM
mittee has prepared a statement Of the
earnings of the gas works since the plant
was esta blished, over fifty years ago, show
ing that the average net earnings per an
mum exceeded the amount offered the city
in the proposal submitted by Mr.. Colds
borough.
General and Personal.
local amateur organization will render
the 'Mikmaids' Convention in the opera
house this evening for the benefit of the
Alexandria Free kindergarten Association.
Many of the best known singers and mu-
sicians in the city will participate.
The police here have been requested by
Mr.. ]. H. Alexander Of Leesburg to look
out for Charles Lucius, aged twenty
years, who recently left his home at Mid
dleburg, Va. ,..
Messrs. Dennis Sullivan and Julian simp-
son, who were injured in the wreck on the
Southern railroad at Covesville Va, a few
days ago, are recovering.
Miss Alice Wise of Leesburg is the guest
of Miss Lucy Douglas at her home on
Cameron street. a9
Mr.. James F. Peyton who has been III at
his home on North St. Asaph street. is
rapidly recovering.