The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-22
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Alexandria, Va, Nov. 21.-When the city
council meets on Tuesday night, II IS ex-
pected several matters pertaining to street
improvements will come up for considera-
ton. among them probably the macadam-
izlng OF Alfred street. between Prince and
Duke streets.
II is not believed the proposed improve
ment Of the extreme end Of North Wash
lngton street, which Is being fOstered by
the chamber Of commerce. will come up
for consideration at this meeting. Il IS
generally believed, however. Il will be
again taken up at some future date.
Among other things the election Cf school
trustees from the four wards Of the city
viii take place. The following members
Of the school board. whose terms have
expired, will probably be again placed in
nomination: G. r. Yates, First ward; G..
William Ramsay. Second ward. w. +.
Carne, Third ward, and ". 3 Smoot
Fourth ward Or. w. NJ. Smith, of the
Fourth ward, has removed TO the Third
ward.
Rev. George f. Gross was at 3 o'clock
this afternoon installed as pastor OF the
Emmanuel Lutheran Church with appro-
pirate ceremonies. The services I'm CON
nection with the installation we're con-
Quoted by Rev. TT. Schroeder, assisted boy
Rev. Mr. Wenchel. both of Washington
Afterward Rev, Mr. Gross preached an
appropriate sermon. The church was dec
GRATED with palms and cut flowers. A
special programme of music was given by
! the choir. assisted by talent from Wash
/ iuCton. Rev. Mr.. Gross comes from NORTH
Carolina, and succeeds Rev. J. :. May.
/ Arrangements are being completed 10y
/ the memorial committee Of Alexandra
Lodge or Elks Tor its annual memorial
day services which will be held IN the
opera House the evening OF December
To- 4 suitable memorial address will be
made by Representative c. r. Pickett. OF
Iowa, past grand exalted ruler ~ the
+ lodge. The committee an charge Of ar
rangements IS composed OF the following
G. r. Marshall. c. G.. Carlin. J. B. Fitz-
gerald. James Martin, and George T. Ca
l ton.
/ Those interested In the movement hav-
/ ing for its object the placing Of the
/ steamer Edward S Gamble IN operation
| for the benefit Of the Alexandra employees
Of the steel plant, on the opposite sid,
Of the river. and the employees OF the
Washington Navy Yard viii meet al
O'Clock tomorrow evening at the rooms
Of the chamber Of commerce. Ii IS cN-
pected definite schedule will be decided
\ upon
Henry Johnson, the railway fireman, whC
is alleged TO have fired a shotgun yester
/ day afternoon IN pOolrOom NJ Henry
and Duke streets. az Benjamin Waters
/ has not yet been arrested The polio,
are Of the opinion Johnson has probably
left the city.
Funeral services for Philip P. Ten
nesson. whose death occurred Friday last
were held at 2;3o o'clock this Afternoon
. from the home OF his parents. as Sout
Fairfax street. Rev. ?. p, Phillips, rec
tor Of ST. Paul's Episcopal Church, con
Quoted the services. and the !ntermen
was IN St Pauls Cemetery
Plans have been completed by IN,
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum for a min
strel performance. which viii be liver
at its hall November $3.50 next. Ticket
have already been placed on sale. anC
the affair promises to be a success.
The Young Mems Senate VIII on Tues
day night debate on the ACCESSIBILITY o.
barring football from tho schools an,
I colleges Of the country. At the samr
time there will be n pound party for M
benefit OF the poor OF the city.
The managers and captains Of the vari
GUS basketball teams OF the city vii
hold a meeting at S o'clock at AUmor,
Hall tomorrow night for the purpos
Of organizing a basketball league 70
this city.
The pulpit at the Methodist Episcopa
Church South to-day was occupied %.
Rev DR.. J. w. Duffey of Winchester
Va. who preached at both morning on,
evening services.