Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-16
Knickerbocker Club Formed,

few weeks ago by the executors
Knickerbocker Club Formed.
The Knickerbocker Club, with men,
bership consisting entirely Of young boys,
has just been formed in Georgetown. The
clubs officers are: Richard Curtin, presi-
dent; Philip King, vice president; Ray
mond Ward, secretary; Kriel Harris, treas
urer. Thirty-four members have enrolled
and weekly meetings are being held at the
club quarters on 33d street. The rooms in
which the meetings are held are excellently
equipped with athletic apparatus, while a
portion of the space is furnished with Ii
brary facilities.
The Boys Club of Georgetown, which has
an enrolment of nearly three hundred
members. according to reports made at a
recent meeting, has made rapid strides
during the past few weeks and is progress
ing under most encouraging auspices The
organization Is the only one of it's kind
within the District and diversions of a
healthful character are provided for It's
members. An up-to-date reading room has
recently been fitted and is regularly sup
pied with periodicals of the day. Regu-
lar sessions of the club are held In Baer's
hall, 31st and NJ streets. The plan to ex-
tend chapters of the club to different parts
of the city is being discussed
National Union Officers Elected.
At a recent meeting of the Georgetown
Council, No. 1O11, of the National Union,
the following officers were elected: J. A.
Phillips, president; Ferd Estler vice presi-
dent; j. Hayden, speaker; NJ. B. Hartung,
usher; r. P. Waddey, secretary; L. H.
Yeatman, treasurer; ]. Y Smith, chaplain:
r. A. King, sergeant; w. w. Muir door
keeper; trustees, F. P. Leetch, Lawrence
Polling and r. l.. Middleton: delegate to
cabinet, John R. Newman; delegate to as
sembly, R. L. Middleton. The installation
ceremonies, it is said, will take place jan
uary 6.
Officers Installed.
Potomac Lodge, No. 8, F. A. A. NJ
elected and installed the following Off
GERS at it's last meeting: c. T. Lindsey.
worshipful master; c. H. Williams, senior
warden; Lem Towers, jr., junior warden:
j. H. 4arnell, secretary; Isaac Birch.
treasurer; Rev ]. H. w. Blake. chaplain
Richard S. Clifton, senior deacon; Charles
,. Gllllss' Junior deacon; Irwin B. Moul-
ton, senior steward; Robert B. Clockey.
junior steward; William c. Hunt. master
OF ceremonies; George W. Allen, tyler
Funeral services over the remains of
Walter ID. Pearce, whose death occurred
last tuesday, We're held at o'clock this
afternoon at Oak Hill chapel The hodv
was Inferred in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr..
Pearce was a son of the late Gideon
Pearce or georgetown and was well
known in the vicinity.
Silver Star Lodge, No. 20, T. o. G. T., of
Tenleytown, held an interesting meeting
last evening in Good Templar Hall. on
BrookVlile road business session was
held, followed by an interesting program
including contributions from many man
berS of the lodge.
A recent decision of a Chicago court
has awarded to Mrs. Grace Forschner of
1917 18th street, Georgetown the custody
OF her fourteen year-oId son William
Forschner Until a month ago the lad
was student of the Trinity Parochial
School, Georgetown, and recently received
a communicate from Mrs. Forschner'S
divorced husband asking the bow to ioin
him in Chicago and inclosine sufficient
money to defray his travelling expenses
Inc lad succeeded in getting away from
his mother, she not knowing his where
abouts for several days. She irnmediateIv
went to Chicago and instituted suit for
the custody of the boy with the result in
her favor Mrs. Forschner has returned
to this city, accompanied by her son.
General Notes.
Mrs. Smoot, accompanied by her daueb-
ter. Miss Julia, and sons, Frank and Alden
have returned to their home, 3Ol7 N street
after an extended trip abroad. Messrs
Frank and Alden Smoot have Just com
pleted three-years course of study and
training in Europe.
The members of the congregation of CT
Johns Episcopal Church accorded a hearty
reception to their pastor Rev. F. h. How.
den, upon his return to the city after an
absence of six months. Owing to the sea-
son of the Advent, it is stated that no for.
NAL reception will be extended to the pas
tor, but the greetings of each individual
member is none the less warm and enthu-
siastic. Mr. Howden states that his ton,
benefited him and restored his lost health
Announcement is made of the recent mar.
riage of Miss Katherine Englehart and
John A. Mcdonald, which occurred on the
7th instant. After the ceremony the bridal
couple departed for an extended honey.
moon trip. The bride Is the only daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Englehart of 2S1s
Dumbarton avenue.
Officers of Georgetown Tent, No. 6
knights of Macabees. who were recently
elected, will be installed by State Com.
mander d. +. Gail at the next regular
meeting on January 2. An interesting pro-
gram and refreshments are scheduled as
features of the OCCASION. The affair is In