Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-14
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
PRESENTATION OF PORTRAIT TO
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
Boy Found Unconscious From Effects
of Liquor-Republican Club to
Celebrate Victory.

ception hall of the National Cathedral
School for Girls, on Tenleytown road, at
o'clock Saturday evening, incident to the
prese ntation and unwilling of a portrait of
Mrs Phoebe A. Hearst, donated by herself
to the institution. The principal address
was delivered by the Right Rev. Henry Y
Satterlee bishop of the Washington do
cese, who accepted the portrait on behalf
of the board of trustees of the institution
In the main hall, where the exercises were
held there were assembled students of the
Cathedral School in a body, together with
many prominent guests. Among the latter
were Gen. John NJ. Wilson, U. 8. A; Rear
Admiral Chester, United States naval OBJ
servatory; Rev. G. c. F. Bratenahl, Thomas
Hyde and James G. HOoe. The hall was
artistically decorated with autumn leaves,
palms and potted plants.
A brief prayer service was read by Kew
Mr. Bratenahl, at the conclusion of which
the portrait was gracefully unveiled by
Misses Esther Danny and Anna Bourke,
who stood conveniently near the yelled por-
trait. Mr.. James c. Hooe of Washington,
as the representative of Mrs Hearst, pre-
scented the portrait to the school. Bishop
Satteree, as president of the board Of
trustees in accepting the portrait asked
Mr.. Hooe to convey to the donor the thanks
of himself and of the school, and PAID trlp-
ute to the generosity OF Mrs. Hearst, VINO,
he said furnished the funds necessary to
The portrait was then delivered into the
charge of Misses L. A. Bangs and Mary A.
Wilton, principals of the school, a1ter
which the class song of 1903 was sung oy
the young ladies. A reception was held at
the close of the exercises and refreshments
were served.
Boy Overcome by Alcohol.
Shivering beneath an embankment of
snow and ice in an unconscious and al
most frozen condition, Thomas Shipman,
a lad about fourteen years old, was found
at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon on va
cant lot at the corner of 33d and Prospect
streets northwest by the seventh precinct
police. The lad was unable to speak and
had been lying unconscious, apparently,
for several hours. Nothing was found on
his person to disclose his residence, and
an ambulance was summoned. He was
taken to the Georgetown University Hos
pital, where 1t was stated by the physl-
clans in attendance that he was suffering
from alcoholism. The police stated that
near where the boy was lying there was
found empty quart bottle which had
contained whisky.
Death of John Ockershausen.
Word was received this morning announc-
ing the sudden death of Mr. John Ocker-
hansen, formerly resident of George
town, which occurred yesterday at Flush
ing, Long Island, N Y. Deceased formerly
conducted a mercantile establishment at
3O13 NJ street northwest, but moved his res
idence to New York about five years ago
He is said to have been one of the pioneers
of the District, and for many years had
been interested in projects for the develop
ment Of the section west of Rock Creek
The body, it is understood, will reach here
today, and funeral services will be held
at Oak Hill Chapel tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock.
One of the accidents which occurred be-
cause of the severe snow storm yesterday
was that of Albert o. Stearns Of 2914 Olive
avenue northwest. Stearns Is in the en-
ploy Of the United States Electric Light
Company, and while engaged in repairing
Beef Company at 1908 32d street lost his
hold and fell through the skylight to the
floor beneath, sustaining severe bruises
about the face and body.
Decides to Jolify.
The Roosevelt and Fairbanks Republican
Club, No 1, of Georgetown, at a recent
meeting at its headquarters. 2S19 M street
northwest, adopted unanimously a resolu-
ton to celebrate the election of the nomi-
nees of the republican party at a jollifica-
ton meeting to be held November &c. A
committee was appointed to arrange place
of meeting and to select speakers. The
members of this committee are James l..
Turner, Ralph w. Hewlett, Charles Vessels,
Charles H. Turner and Adolphus Wood
will be held to perfect arrangements for
the celebration.
The presentation of a handsome Oil por-
trait of President Roosevelt formed an in
teresting feature of the meeting The por
trait Is gift of Mr.. w. F. Kennedy of New
York city. vote of thanks was rendered
the donor. Arrangements have been made
through which the club will take a promi
nent part of the torchlight procession to-
night in honor of President Roosevelt. The
officers of the club C. II. Turner, presi-
dent; Ralph w. Hewlett. secretary.
Boy Seriously Hurt.
Walter Gross, a young lad. was treated
Saturday night at the Georgetown Univer-
sity Hospital for injuries sustained late
Saturday afternoon in a peculiar accident
on NJ street. He was playing with several
companions on near 35th street, and they
engaged in foot race when the youngsters
collided with a two-horse team driven by
Henry johnson, colored, of iii 3Oth street.
Gross was caught directly between the
wagon wheels, half of his body going be-
tween the spokes of one of the wheels. in
this perilous position he was carried twice
around the wheel before Jackson got his
horses under control. Young Gross sus-
tanned several bruises about the face and
body, and it is feared he has sustained In
ternal injuries. He was later taken to his
home at 36l7 N street northwest.
Brief Mention.
DIR. Weston Bruner, pastor Of the Fifth
Baptist Church of this city, who had ex-
pected to deliver a lecture at the Tenley
town Baptist Church the 10th instant, post
poned it on account of the death Of Rev.
c. c. Meador. The lecture will be given by
Dr. Bruner December 5.
Mrs George T. Collins of 1926 10Th street
| northwest, who suffered very painful opera
ton at the Georgetown University Hospital
five weeks ago. is reported to be almost
completely recovered.
Requiem mass was said Saturday morn
ing at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Georgetown, for the repose of the soul Of
James A. Duncan. whose death occurred
last Thursday at his residence, 3403 o street
northwest. Mr.. Duncan was thirty-six years
of age at the time of his death and had
spent a good portion of his life in this
city.
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