Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-26
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
LOVING CUP PHEENTED LEE
CAMP.
Richmond Howitzers Donors OF
Handsome Silver Toksn-Event
an Auspicion Occasion.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, January d. 1899.
In the presence Of large gathering OF
veterans. sons Of veterans and ladies COM
posing the Women's Auxiliary OF r. +.
Lee Camp, Confederate evterans. a hand
some solid silver loving cup was last even
ing presented to the local camp by the
Richmond Hewitzers In recognition OF the
hospitable manner in which they were
treated here during their visit last June
in their march through the valley.
The cup presented is 17ts inches hien'
has two handles, and stands on an ebony
base Engraved on one side Is the follow
Ing inscriptions:
Presented By the Richmond ,! 1swi ns;ss
Capt ~a' 81 s III ass.'' w.. ee""'''''s
To r. Z. Lee Camp No :. Confederate Veterans
wom Col W SnIs,1 3 s e s c.np
Ms. Z. Il: o'Brien. th.;rman.
N. D. Corse Camp. sons Of Veterans,
al Il; Of Il the = city SS'0 OF ilsssndris. Va
As, TOKEN Of Appreciation Of the Beautiful
keeepeP Tsess 81 j Tn: s.',se on the
I s sl.; q n vs Sn,; and s stse'
OF 'e Gen. a'P'ifn sto sSss lr': Iaee.es o
staunton to Alexandria, June II to %. 1908
On the reverse side is engraved a cesn-
plete roster OF the Howitzers. and IN a
scroll the motto of the battery. "cita
mors aut victoria laeta." and the date Of
it's organization.
The cup vas formally presented with a
complimentary address by Capt. William
NJ. Myers. which was responded to by
John M. Johnson. on behalf the local
camp; Past Commander e. G. Graham
on behalf Of the Woman's Auxiliary, and
Dr. E. 4. German, on behalf Of the sons
Of Veterans.
tative John Lamb and Rev, Jsmes Power
Smith, Of the Howitzere. The principal
address for the Howitzers was made by
Edwin P. Cox. also of the Hovitsers
The affair was presided over by Com
few remarks at the opening OF the eere-
monies. During the course OF the even
ing the members present engaged In camp
songs. and many also related interesting
"reminiscences. Music was Furnished by
an orchestra under the direction OF Prof.
Padgett A buffet luncheon was served
by the Woman's Auxiliary. At late
hour the Richmond delegation. numbering
about fifteen. departed for their homes
Church Sunday School Institute.
The Church Sunday School Institute
convened here this morning at Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church. The setv-
Ices were opened at 10 o'clock with holy
communion. Huainess sessions were held
In the parish hall Of the church. The
session will be concluded tonight with
services at the church: The following
subjects we're discussed: "Woris in Ad-
vanced Classes" Post Confirmation In.
ment:" work in the Main School and
Primary Department" Among the speak
ers were Revs. John Ridout, Kensey j..
Hammond and Robert E. Anderson, Mrs
Edna Phelps Hastings and others. re-
-
for luncheon.
Ernest Mcknight. cclored. will be
placed on trial in the circuit court COR
Fairfax county, Judge j. B. T. Thorn
ton presiding. tomorrow morning. to
answer a charge OF attempting TO as-
sault Miss Mary Harrison. The al
legged offense occurred about three miles
| west of Alexandria July II last. 1t
| Is expected that the case will be given
to the jury late in the afternoon:
ment against P. J. Murphy. captain. and
W. w. Demaine. lieutenant. OF the old
| Alexandria Light Infantry for the pur-
tain articles in armory hall is being heard
today in the corporation court.
J. D. Normoyle, real estate dealer, has
sold for Alonzo B. Riley and wife, and
| Sarah Barrett to Jonathan Matthew's,
house and lot in Braddock alley, between
Henry and Fayette streets.
Brief Mention.
A decree for divorce on the ground OF
desertion was given today in the case of
| Mary E. Robey' against Charles H. Robey.
A competitive drill among members Of
| the Alexandria Light Infantry occurred
| last night preparatory for the company
medal, which will take place at Masonic
bazaar February 8.
A business meeting Of the city council
will be held tonight. 1t is expected that
considerable business Of importance will
come up for consideration.
| At largely attended meeting Of Alex
andria Lodge of Elks last night one can
didate was initiated
In the police court Charles Broadus, col
ored, was fined S on charge Of assault
ing and beating Moses Washington. also
colored.
The Old Dominion Boa. Club will meet
| tonight to discuss plans for the coming
season. Arrangements will also be made
| for q smoker at an early date.
"A pilgrimage to Panama" was the SUBJ
| ject Of an illustrated address last night
at the Second Presbyterian Church by p.
J. Dempsey.
Old Arms for Spanish War Camps.
An effort is being made to procure con.