The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-06
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Alexandria. Va. april 5.-Robert L.
Downing. the converted actor. made his
initial appearance In this city this after
noon. when he addressed a largely at
tended mems meeting which was held at
the Young Peoples Building of the Metko-
dist Episcopal Church South. Tie struc-
ture was taxed TO its utmost capacity
there being standing room only. The
Masonic Quartet, composed Of Messrs
Frank Field, G, II, Evans, N. L. Din
Widdie, and Kenneth Odgen, rendered
several selections.
! In opening his remarks, Mr. Downing
stated that he was always proud of a
packed house. He said that since March
10 last he had been devoting MS time 10
i telling the glorious story Of how. after
fifty years. he had found a place. adding
that he always wanted TO be at the
/ foot Of the cross Mr.. Downing said he
would always remain there. The life I
am living is really simple one" de-
clared the speaker
Many people. he said say. Downing
lit is strange how you have taken this
step SO suddenly" The speaker explained
that ne was about forty years in thinking
about IT,
Mr.. Downing then told Of some Of his
haDits while on the stage. declaring that
ne never drank much. because DE did
nor care for IL, and for the same reason
ne never gambled.
Mr.. Downing tonight delivered an in
terestlng sermon IN the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South before a large con-
gregation
The members Of the city school board
are just now endeavoring TO locate a suit
able site for erection Of a girls school
building. Several lots in various parts
or the city have been looked over. but
1t IS said, no definite agreement has as
yet been reached
It is understood that the committee
having charge Of the receiving Of bids for
the purchase Of Peabody School Building.
az the northwest corner of King and Al
tIed streets is already in receipt of sew
eral bids for that property. The bids viii
not be opened until April j.
Alexandra is experiencing dry Sundays
since the enactment of the Byrd liquor
law and the author Of the law on Sunday
is the general subject OF conversation.
especially 20 places where liquid refresh
ments were formerly served to legitimate
club members.
The recently elected officers Of Alex
andria Lodge No. as. Benevolent and
Protective Order OF Elks, will be installed
tomorrow night Following the installa-
ton ceremonies a social session OF the
lodge viii be held. DR.. ". II. smith
viii serve as chairman OF the social ses-
sion.
r. F. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans
viii hold its regular monthly meeting at
Lee Camp Hall tomorrow night. at which
time officers viii be elected TO serve for
the ensuing year
II is expected that Judge j. B. T. Thorn
ton, Of the Circuit Court for Alexandria
VIII shortly make an appointment on thal
county electoral board to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of George O. Wunder
Senator Robert /. Taylor. Of Tennessee.
viii deliver an address at the Young Peo-
pies Building Of the Methodist Episconsl
Church South Friday night, entitled Gas
ties in the air"
special meeting OF the Columbia
steam fire engine company viii be held
tomorrow night Announcement is made
that considerable business Of importance
viii come up for consideration.
Arrangements have been completed for
the banquet which will be given Tuesday
night az the Armory Hall by Mount Yer I
non Chapter. Royal Arch MasonS. Each
member win be accompanied To the ban /
Quet by a lady.