Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-22
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
NEW PASTOR GREETED BY CON-
GREGATION.
Rev. W. F. Watson Welcomed to
First Baptist Church-Arrang-
ing Boat Race Details.


OF Rev. w. F. Watson. who recently ac
cepted the pastorate of the Firss Baptist
Church. The church was filed to over
flowing with members of that denomina-
ton and of other denominations. The ed
ifice was prettily decorated with palms
and potted plants, and an interesting pro-
gram given.
The exercises opened with the singing of
the hymn, Jehovah Reigns." by the
choir. after which Rev. w. w. Van
Arsdale. pastor of Trinity Methodist
Episcopal Church, pronounced invocation.
Rev. J. r. Sewer. pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church, conducted Scripture
reading, and prayer was offered by Rev.
g. |. Humphries. pastor of the Methodist
Protestant Church. Afterward a duet en-
titled .'Hark. Hark My Soul rem
dered by Miss X. Leef and MIR. B. Wheat
ley.
Deacon Adam Martin then welcomed the
pastor on behalf of the church Sunday
school and church auXiliaries after which
the choir sang . The Place of Prayer"
An address of welcome on behalf of the
ministerial association of the city was
made by Rev. G. ID. Bulla. pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, at con-
clusiOn of which the choir rendered las,
and Did My Savior Bleed"
Welcoming Addresses.
An address of welcome on behalf of the
Potomac Baptist Association was made
by Judge Charles Z. Nicol. Face to
Face rendered by Mr.. Isaac Smith
On behalf of the Washington Ministerial
Association. Rev. C. p. Stealey, pastor
of the West Washington Baptist Church.
then delivered an address, which was
followed by the singing of Rock of
Ages by the choir.
Rev. Mr.. Watson then responded to
the several addresses of welcome in a
happy manner. after which a large
bouquet of flowers was presented to Mrs
Watson on behalf of the ladies of the
church. The exercises were concluded
with the singing of a hymn and bene-
diction by Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector
of Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
AT the conclusion of the exercises Rev
Mr.. Watson was rendered reception
Rev. Mr.. Watson assumed the pastorate
OF the local church August 1 last. and
since that time he has preached to large
congregations. He came TO Alexandria
from Portsmouth, Va.
Music for the occasion last night was
under the direction of Mr.. j. T. Preston
chairman of the committee. with Mrs d.
Walter Bolton as accompanst The
meeting was presided over by Mr. James
r. Mansfield.
Fail to Agree on Details.
An unsuccessful effort was made last
mile race Saturday next between the
speed boat Mae. owned by r. Bruce
Emerson. and the kindo, owned by Will
liam Z. Moore.
A meeting for that purpose was held at
the Hotel Fleschmann with the owners
OF the respective crafts present together
Win committee consisting Of William
Bryant, Courtney Acton and C. B. Mar
snail. The question of a proper handican
Mr.: Emerson maintained that his boat
should be rated as a twenty-mile boat and
tnat the k1ndo should be rated as a
tWenty-three-mile boat but II is said
Mr. T. F. Kelly. representing Mr. Moore
INSISTED on rating of twenty and three
quarter miles for the Kndo or a handi-
cap or not over 2 minutes 20 seconds for
me NAE. III is also said he was averse to
aloWlng any more handicap than granted
kindo. INC
MT. Emerson said this morning he was
Wiling to abide by the decision OF the
committee whether its decision vas e.
handicap or not oi
Funeral Services.
folowed by large concourse of rela
yves and friends. the funeral of Mrs
susan webster. wife of Capt James F.
WEBSTER. was held at $50 O'Clock this
morning from st. Mary's Catholic Church.
heV. rather II. j. Cutler, pastor. con-
Quoted the services and the inter,nan+
was made in st. Mary's cemetery. The
moral offerings were handsome and numer-
GUS Those serving as paIlbearers were
NJ LaWler. II. H. Kelly. a. T. Schoenf.
liam p. Woolls
Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Annie Kemp. widow of Thomas 2,
Kemp. who died Thursday last in Arte-
STA. New Mexico were held at o'cIocL
OF
copal Church South. Rev c. d. Rula
pastor. conducted the services and tho
lnterment was made in the Methodist
Protestant cemetery.
Charles F. Moore. about thirty years of
age. died suddenly at noon YESTERDAY
at his home. 300 South Lee street He
was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs
Charles f. Moore.
Police Docket.
In the police court this morning Alice
Reddicks. colored. was acquitted on a
charge of selling beer on Sunday.
fine of 50 was imposed. however for CON-
Quoting a disorderly house.
A fine of $40 was imposed in the case
of Besse Pollard. colored, charged with
cutting Lizzie Moore, also colored, with a
Knife. The ARRAY occurred about two
weeks ago
William Penn, who resides on South Lee
street, today reported to the police that
ms nome was entered last night by
thieves. who secured $40, together with a
gold ring bearing factory mark, wv.
L. The case is being investigated.
Brief Mention.
The annual inspection of Company G.
1st Virginia Regiment. will be made at
Armory Hall tomorrow night at o'clock
by Col 10 Lane Stern. 1t is expected
that every member of the company will
be in line. and that the command will
make good showing. A preliminary in
spection was made last evening by Mai.
j. l.. King.
partial distribution of the assets of
the Alexandria Home Fire Insurance
Company. which recently went out of
business. is being made today by the di-
rectors of that institution to the stock
holders.
Arrangements have been made for a
will be held tonight in the Young Peo-
pies building. at which time officers will
be nominated for the ensuing six months.
BY tripping on piece of carpet at her
home. 80 Wolfe street. Miss Sarah j.
King. an elderly lady. yesterday after
noon about 3 o'clock fell from her door
TO sidewalk. fracturing both arms
The condition of Jesse Walker, an en-
ploye of the Washington navy yard. who
stricken with paralysis yesterday
while at work, is said To be serious.
A well attended meeting of Alexan-
dria Lodge, No. 15S, Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks. was held last