The Washington herald., 1911-11-01
NEWSOF OFALEXANDRIA
Halloween Celebrated in Old
time Fashion.

Alexandria. Va, Oct. 31.-Alexandria' s
younger generation turned out en- masse
in King street tonight and celebrated
Halloween. Practically all the children
and many whose ages were not tender
were masqued in the most grotesque
costumes they could find. Those who
were without masks used paint on their
faces to complete their decorations.
Many elders were also on the streets
and viewed the antics Of the younger
set with amazement as they promenaded
up and down the streets. The threat
ened rain marred but little the festivi-
ties Of the younger set, who were de-
term!ned to celebrate in true old Hal
loween style
Boys were attired in girls costumes,
and many were mnde up to represent
bridal couples. The masquers, as rule
Travelled in crowds.
Most of the masqueraders had permits
to appear in public, and there was alb
solutely no disorder
The police reported late tonight that
not a single arrest had been made for
disorder The younger set were deferred
from putting into operation the throw
ing Of -four, meal. and sycamore balls,
the ringing of door bells, and the re-
moval of signs, which in former years
were in evidence. There was compara-
lively little of this done this year, al
though Il few had the boldless to throw
flour at unsuspecting pedestrians. They,
however. were not apprehended. Cen
orally speaking. the celebration was
more universal than ever before.
In addition to the celebration by the
merrymakers on the streets there were
many Halloween parties and dances,
which were continued until late hour,
in which games, dancing. and other forms
of amusements constituted the evening S
entertainment.
Many members of the Collinwood Club,
accompanied by their wives and friends.
attended the dance at that club last
night Following the dance a supper was
served.
Services at St Mary's Catholic Church
tomorrow, in observance of the feast of
All Saints, will be observed with masses
at and $50 o'clock. the latter mass be-
ing followed by benediction.
At St. Paurs Episcopal Church, COM
munion will be celebrated at II o'clock.
and at Grace Episcopal Church there
will be prayer aDd holy communion at
1920 o'clock.
Preliminary steps Tor the reOTSdlllLduOh
of the Patriarchs Militant Canton were
made by the Odd Fellows last night at
a meeting held at Odd Fellows Hall.
Within the next week the organization
will be completed, with the election of
officers.
Mrs. Annie c. Travers, widow of Ferdi-
nand Travers, died this morning at her
home. 61O Queen street. The deceased was
a native of Fairfax County, and Is sur
vIved by one child. Arrangements for
the funeral have not yet been completed.
Judge I. c. Barley, of the Corporation
Court of this city. is one of the fifteen
iudges in the state who may be chosen
bv the legislature which convenes in
January next. Judge Barley will not
have any opposition.
Announcement is made that Charles
IT ,.thard has completed negotiations
for the purchase of the old Yates Gar
den property in the southeastern section
of the city from the Huffman estate.
This is one of the old landmarks Of the
city.
ARRANGEMENTS have been completed for
its second dance of the season, which
will be given tomorrow night, by the
Elks Dancing Club at the Elks' Home.
The funeral of Robert Parker took
Mace at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the
residence of his nephew, NJ. E. Parker,
1914 King street. Services were conduct
ed by Rev. H. NJ. Canter. pastor Of the