Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-11
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Items Of General Interest From the
West End.

The Old Dominion and Great Falls Rail-
road Company, it was stated in Georgetown
today, would not attempt to begin opera
tons until after the passing of the winter
season. Many reasons are advanced Tor
this course. The principal reason IS that
the traffic which would be hauled to Great
Falls and intermediate points during the
winter months would not justify the opera
ton of the road except at heavy loss. Most
of the line to Great Falls has been laid,
and 1t is confidently predicted that by the
beginning of spring the road will be in full
operation. The Old Dominion tracks were
recently extended on this side Of the Aque-
duct bridge, the terminus being at the union
station at 36th and M streets. An extension
of the line so as to connect with the Capital
Traction is now contemplated. The officials
of the latter company Will not confirm the
statement which has been freely made that
a transfer agreement has been reached be-
tween the two corporations.
President P. T. Moran of the District
Order Of HibernianS feels much encouraged
over the rapid growth of the Hibernian Or
ganization in Georgetown. Division No. Is
making an excellent record for its financial
and numerical strength. The installation
of the newly elected officers Of Division No.
1 was held last Sunday evening. President
Moran oficiated and was assisted by other
District officers. The ceremonies were held
in Hibernian Hall, 32d and N streets.
Georgetown, and go members Of the order
HibernianS present who made addresses
were Prof. J. c. Monaghan of the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor and Mr.. RoS-
sa T. Downing, past district president or
the Ancient Order of Hibernians in the Dis
trict of Columbia. The following officers
were installed: President, Hugh Harvey;
vice president, Arthur Small; treasurer, T.
+. Carr; recording secretary, Thomas Cook;
financial secretary, James P. Greeley.
The congregation of the Evangelical Luth-
eran Church will soon be provided with an
other pastor. An election will be held
Thursday evening, January1S, for this pur-
pose, and the recommendation of the official
board of the church will be read. There
are several weH-known ministers spoken
Of, but no prediction is made as to Mr.. Bill
heimer's probable successor. These minis
tiers have each appeared before the congre-
cation at different times, and there is said
to be slight division in sentiment.
Funeral services over the remains OF Miss
Catherine obey, who died last Sunday
evening from heart failure, were held at
St. Stephens Catholic Church yesterday
morning. Interment was in Holy Rood
cemetery. The ceremonies were conducted
by Father Smith, an assistant pastor of st.
Stephens Church.
Mr.. Lem Towers, high priest Of Potomac
Chapter, No. 8, R. A. M, Tuesday night
cordially welcomed the Grand Lodge or
Royal Arch Masons on its annual visitation
to Potomac Chapter In its hall near 32d and
NJ streets. The Grand Chapter was headed
by Grand High Priest Henry x. Simpson.
The books and records of Potomac Chapter
for the last year We're examined by officers
of the Grand Lodge. The examination
showed that the chapter had enjoyed one
Of the most prosperous years in its exist
ence.
The principal speaker of the evening was
Rev. Charles Alvin Smith, pastor of Peck
Memorial Chapel His subject was 1.-THE
Fraternal Tie" AT the conclusion of his
address Mr.. Smith was given a handsome
umbrella, the presentation speech being
made by DIR. Charles T. Lindsay. The men,
faip nod h,yc and
instrumental selections, after which ban
quet was served.