The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
WASHINGTON herald BUREAU.


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Alexandria Va. Jan a.-with an ad-
dress by Judge r. T. ". Duke. OF Char
lottesviue. Va, the big Masonic bazaar
under the auspices Of Alexsndria-Wash-
ington Lodge Of Masons. VIII be formally
opened at Armory Han tomorrow night
Practically every detail for the largest
rnidwinter carnival ever before attempted
81 Alexandria has been completed II IS
expected that the attendance VIII be
large. Members Of the city council and
other city officials have been invited to
be present on the opening night.
The hail is a veritable faryIand. and
with its thousands Of tiny electric lights
viii present revelation Of beauty.
Neither time nor money has been spared
70 bring about this wonderful transform
alton. For the past week mechanics have
laSored both day and night in order 10
have every detail completed.
The decorations are elaborate as well
as artistic A large balcony has been
constructed on the four sides OF the hall
and viii serve as a promenade The
ceiling Of the hall has been completely
hidden with large American flags. The
painting Of the entire woodwork is white.
while trailings vines Of ivy and other
greens add 10 the general attractiveness
OF the decorations Massive cedars have
also been placed al points Of vantage
around the big hall
Occupying the most prominent position
IN the center OF the hail is TIE big
motorboat George Washington. valued az
$1,000 for which there win be lots at 70
cents each Il is surrounded BY four
massive columns. festOOned with electric
lights. On each OF the columns IS hung
q hand-painted banner OF welcome 10 the
various orders Of the craft Directly in
the center, above the boat. scars the en-
sigma Of Masonry. a. r A. 81, n
bold electric lights, which vii add con
siderably 10 the Illumination Of the big
haH.
\ reproduction Of Mount Vernon, with
cedaTs on either side, is in the back
ground 1t is at this booth that VIII be
found many priceless relics Of Washing
ton On the left or north side IS a hand
painted reproduction Of the home Of An
drew Jackson, in which the hermitage is
located. This VIII be under the auspices
Of Andrew Jackson Lodge. No 20
With the opening Of the bazaar to-mor-
row evening a number OF young ladies
and matrOns viii be on hand 10 assist
the MasOns in their big enterprise
The object Of the bazaar Is 20 raise
preliminary funds for the erection Of q
temple 10 Washington. who was q mas
ter Of the lodge. According TO the plans
thus far outlined II IS proposed 10 make
NJ Ho hc-~ l.
tne country
Funeral services over the body Of Charles
P Price. who died Friday at his home al
Lloyd's Station, Alexandra County. took
place az o clock this afternoon from the
Del Rey Methodist Episcopal Church.
and was attended by a large gathering.
including many county officials The
members Of Potomac Lodge, No. IS. !. o.
.. f. attended IN q body Services were
conducted BY Rev o 9 BealI. pastor OF
the church. Burial was in Ivy Hiu
Cemetery Honorary paIIhearers from
the Odd Fellows were ". z. Latham. P.
II Bradshaw, and J. T Watkins. The
active bearers were George W. Zach
AIRY, J. L. Supplee, W c Weadon, y. V
Clayton. J D. Ashford. and J. E Clem-
ents.
Thomas swallow appeared at the police
station early tonight and asked 10 be
given a nights lodging. His request was
not only compiled with, but be was also
placed behind prison bars by. Lieut.
Smith. The lieutenant recognized him as
man wanted in Washington on sus-
picion Of larceny It Is alleged that some
time ago Swallow stole an overcOat. UNI
brella, and pair Of gloves IN that CITY.
The Washington authorities were mott
fed, and he viii probably be turned over
70 them tomorrow
negro named Llewellyn Lane ap-
peared al police headquarters shortly
after midnight last night suffering from
stab wound on the right side Of MS
back, which he asserted had been in
hicted with a pocket knife by another
negro at midnight. following a dispute.
His wound was dressed by Lieut.. Smith.
after which he was allowed 10 depart
The police have the name Of his alleged
assailant, and warrant has been issued
a meeting Of the Civic Improvement
League VIII be held at O'Clock to-mor-
Tow night at the rooms OF the Chamber
OF Commerce It is expected that al this
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Other business VIII also be disposed OF.
An interesting address. entitled Mans
contract relations with God was deliv-
cred before a mems meeting BY Judge
William Hodges Mann this afternoon al
the Young Peoples Building Of the NJ. 2.
Church South solo was given by Mrs.
T. A. Hulfsh
The funeral OF William a Ketland. who
died Friday. took place at 3 o'clock this
afternoon from his home. on South Royal
street Rev. John Cavanaugh, pastor Of
the Free Methodist Church. conducted
the services. Burial was in the Methods;
Protestant Cemetery.
Members Of Mount Vernon Council.
Daughters Of America. VIII tomorrow
night pay fraternal visit TO Mount Yer
non Council Of Washington They will
leave here on the go o'clock train.
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