Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-09
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Anniversary Celebration Of Mizpah
Chapter-Other News Notes,

The fifth anniversary of the institution
of Mizpah Chapter No. 8, Order of the
Eastern Star. Of Georgetown. was the oc-
casion for a large gathering of the members
and friends of the organization last even
ing at Masonic Hall on 32d street north
west. The grand officers of the order were
also in attendance. In addition to con-
gratulations, the chapter was the recipient
of a large silk hand-painted emblem of the
order, which was presented by Mrs. c. W.
Bornheim, worthy grand matron. In her
presentation address the worthy grand ma
iron referred to the hardships that the
chapter had experienced in the first year
of its existence and commended the officers
for their work in behalf of their organiZa-
ton. Mrs. Harrison. worthy matron of
Mizpah Chapter responded to the remarks
of Mrs. Bornheim, assuring the latter that
the aid rendered her chapter by the grand
body had not been In vain and declared
that the membership of MiZpah Chapter
would treasure and protect the banner.
After the formal ceremonies were con-
cluded a social hour was spent, during
which a vaudeville program was rendered
the opening number being a plano solo by
Mr. Crouthers. The succeeding numbers
follow: Vocal solo. Miss Jennie Artz; dane
ing specially. Miss Elsie Davis; vocal solo.
Mrs. w. T. Reed; comic song, Miss Bessie
Birch recitation, Miss Augusta Raab; coon
song, Mr.. ]. H. Hanlein: recitation. Miss
Clark: mandolin solo. Master Charles Wag
ner; recitation, Mr.. Burg; vocal solo, Mr..
E. L. Hutchins: vocal solo. Mr.. Crouthers.
At the conclusion of the program refresh
ments were served and the hall was cleared
of the chairs for dancing, which was in
dulged in until late hour.
Work on the Tenleytown police substa-
ton. funds for the erection of which were
obtained through the efforts of the Citi-
zens' Northwest Suburban Association, has
been commenced. The structure, located
on Wisconsin avenue near the River road,
will be of frame and equipped with all
modern police appliances, including tele-
phone and fire alarm devices. The new
station will be a branch of the seventh
precinct station. and under the direct com
mand of Lieut. John A. Swindells 1t is
thought that one of the older mounted
police sergeants will be placed in charge
of the substation.
A dispute over some fish led to an alter
cation between Theodore Duskins. alias
all colored. and William Osborn, a white
man. on the river front of Georgetown,
about 2:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon. Ac-
cording to the police the trouble between
the cOlored men and Osborn began while
they were fishing in midstream. The col
ored men rowed their boat to shore and
1t is said, began throwing stones at Os-
born, who was following them up in another
boat. One missile struck Osborn on the
side of the head. inflicting a painful cut.
When he arrived on shore the three colored
men had disappeared. Warrants have
been sworn out for their arrest.
A complimentary lawn fete will be held
this evening on the lawn adjoining the
Tenleytown public school, under the aus
pices of William r. Singleton Lodge, No.
SO, F. A. A. M.