Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-21

Of fire wardens have been invited to par
tic>plate, as have also the foremen OF the
other two companies. and Mayor r. ).
Paff, Rev. j. A. LETTERS, pastor of Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church, will be pres
ent and deliver an address. The toasts
which will be responded to, will be entirely
informal. All of the members of the com
paEy will participate in the banquet. To-
day the committee having charge OF the
affair is busily engaged in decorating the
hall and making the final arrangements.
Tablet Unveiled.
handsome bronze tablet to the men,
DRY Of Miss Julia Celeste de Lagnel was
unveiled last evening at the Confederate
Veterans Hall, on Prince street, by the
Woman's Auxiliary Of r. E. Lee Camp,
Confederate Veterans, in the presence Of
the ladies comprising the association, the
confederate veterans and number OF
their friends.
The tablet is in the wall on the west
side Of the hallway. It bears a hfe-sized
likeness of Miss de Lagnel, and also a
representation Of the fight Of the Con
quered Banner" The inscription on the
tablet reads as follows: ,. In loving re- re-
LagneI Born January IS, 1924. Died
September Z, 1881. Loved and honored
for the purity of her life, the integrity Of
her character, her many deeds Of char
home, by the Woman's Auxiliary, r. E.
Lee Camp, No. 2, c. ", 1906"
An address in behalf of the auxiliary
was delivered by Mr.. John NJ. Johnson,
after which the curtain which obscured
the tablet was removed by Mrs. J. NJ. Hill.
handsome bouquet of flowers was pre-
scented to Mrs. &. H. OBrien, through
whose efforts the tablet was erected, by
the members of Lee Camp. During the
evening musical program was rendered,
which was followed by light collation..
Candidates for Judgeship.
The question as to who will succeed Judge
Charles E. Nicol when he tenders his regis
nation as judge of the circuit court for this
district is the cause of considerable dis
cussion, and from present indications it ap-
pears that Mr.. John NJ johnson has the
Endorsement of the majority of the MEM
bers of the local bar, together with the in
dorsement of the majority of the most
prominent business men of the city. AL
though numerous other names have been
mentioned in connection with the office, 1t
is regarded as more than probable that Mr..
johnson will be the successful contestant.
The appointment will be made by Gov.
Swanson shortly after Judge Nicol resigns,
which will be, it is stated, within COM
parativeiy short time. $50 $500 -..-.--
General Matters.
Thomas Hudson, plumber, died at 8
CIoch last evening dl dpdI az
the old Braddock House, after long ILL
ness. Mr.. Hudson was forty-three years
of age and is survived by his wife. The
funeral arrangements have not yet been
completed. The deceased was a member
of the Woodmen of the World and Sarepta
Lodge of Odd Fellows. Both organizations
will attend his funeral.
Funeral services over the remains OF
Richard A. Veitch whose death occurred
at his home in Alexandria county Tues
day morning last, took place at IL o'clock
this morning at Mount Olivet Church, in
the county, and was largely attended. The
interment was made in the county.
Miss Dixie Lee Trenary and Mr.. Edgar
Brooke, both of this city. were married at
2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
parsonage of the First Baptist Church by
Rev. DR.. w. F. Fisher. pastor, in the pres
ence of number of friends. Following the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Brooke left for a
southern bridal trip. Upon their return
they will reside in this city.