Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-08
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Preparing for Odd Fellows
Celebration April 20.
LIGHT INFANTRY PRAISED
Excellent Showing Made at the An
nual Experimentation of
Club Features Desired.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April s, 1911.
Inc Odd Fellows Of this city and Falls
Church are arranging for joint cele-
oration to be held here April % at the
nail OF Potomac Lodge Of Odd Fellows
IN observance Of the ninety-second ami
versary Of the founding OF Odd Fellow
ship.
A committee composed Of representa-
tlves from Potomac, Sarepta and Falls
Church lodges discussed the form of the
celebration. 1t was not, however. def
nltely decided upon, and It was an
nounced this will be decided at a meeting
OF delegates from the three lodges Thurs
day evening at Falls Church. A list of
speakers and the form Of entertainment
will then be announced.
At a meeting Of the Potomac Lodge last
evening the third degree Of the order was
conferred upon three candidates. Dele
cations were present from Sarepta and
Falls Church lodges. Following the de-
gree work business session of the lodge
was held.
Light Infantry Praised.
Maj. e. F. Taggart, oath Infantry, U.
s. A., last evening complimented the
members Of the Alexandria Light In
fantry on the excellent showing they
made at the annual inspection made by
him. adding they could we'll be proud
of their work. Mai. Taggart also took
occasion to compliment @. NJ. Sergt.
William Welker for the capable manner
In which he keeps his stores.
Taggart said that club features for an
armory are absolutely essential in order
to keep up interest in the company, and
the armory needed them badly. The To-
cal company has for some time been
working along lines with a view of such
an arrangement at the hall. They present
ed the matter to the chamber of COM
merce, and that organization referred 1t
to a committee. The movement was in
dorsed by the Retail Merchants Asso-
ciation and 1t is expected that before
long the city council will be asked to
vote on the proposition, which will be
submitted to 1T for action.
Forty-f1ve men were in line and were
commanded by Capt. Slaymaker. Maj.
Taggart was assisted in his inspection by
Lieut.. Louis N. Duffey of the local COM
pany. The inspection was witnessed by a
large gathering Of friends of the mem
bers. among them being a number of
ladies.
Elopers Held at York.
gineer. has not yet gone to York, Pa, to
obtain the release of his wife. who eloped
to that city a few days ago, and who was
fined $50 In the police court. Mr.. Har-
rington could not be seen this morning
but at his home it was stated that it was
not known whether or not he would go
after her. Last night Mr. Harrington
said that he might go either today OF
Monday; 1t is more than probable tina,
he will leave Monday for York.
Both Harrington's wife and Mrs. Pow
ers, according to report from York, are
still being held by the authorities in de-
fault Of fine Of $50 each.
Alexandria Notes.
In the circuit court for this CITY in va
cation yesterday Mrs. Lula c.. Reardor
qualified as Administrative of the estate
Of her husband. william H. Reardon, jr.
Palms will be distributed following the
1880 o'clock mass at st. Mary's Catholic
Church tomorrow. Palms will also be
distributed at several of the Protestan,
churches.
The tea room which has been operated
by a number OF young ladies for the
Chapel OF the Good Shepherd during the
Lenten season will suspend operations al
o'clock this evening.
Following the initiation + a candidate
last evening by the Daughters of Lib
erty social session was held A pro-
gram of songs. recitations and music was
given.
G. s. Taylor Burke was operated on for
appendicitis yesterday at the Alexandra
Hospital. His condition this morning was
reported to be considerably improved
In the police court this morning Harry
Oliver was fined $50 on a charge of dis.
pensing liquor to an intoxicated man
John McCuen, charged with disorderIy
conduct, was acquitted.
II. F. Wheat has sold to Elizabeth p
Robinson q square Of ground bounded by
Madison. Payne. Wythe and West
streets.