The Washington times., 1913-02-10
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

A>AIosIlA, u t-s FEB. ~
Although the number thirteen was as,
sociated closely with the ''metzelsuppe"
given yesterday at the German Orphan
Asylum, on Good Hope road, by the
Germans of the District, following their
annual custom. the 500 diners who par
took of the German meal were satisfied
at its close that the influence of the
figure popularity thought to be unlucky
VIII be exerted in the contrary direction
Tor them. When the feast began in
quiry developed the fact that in the
two halls provided for the guests there
were thirteen tables. Thirteen help
ers, who served as walters also, had,
been sent over from the city to perform
duty.
To add TO the discovery Superinten-
dent K o. Oscar Priel, who was in
general charge at the institution. an
nolnced that the figure thirteen has
been his lucky one. He mentioned that
he celebrated his second anniversary as
the superintendent of the orphanage on
Friday, January 13, 1913
II Is believed the Institution Tor the
orphans will profit TO the extent of $50
oy the days entertainment. Handsome
flowers, the donation of Adolphus GUIDE.
decorated the thirteen tables.
Invitations have been issued by the
Epworth League of the Methodist
Episcopal Church in Congress Heights
to valentine social and measuring
party to be given by that society on
Friday evening next in the church.
Funeral services for Patrick ]. Nc
Andrew took place this morning at $40
O'Clock from St Teresas Church. where
ted Lac
rites were attended by a large number
of friends of the deceased, who had
had been connected with the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane for thirty
three years.
The pallbearers were James L. Green,
John F. Reagan, John Madigan, and P.
S. Quaid. The remains were Inferred
In Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Relatives from other cities at the
funeral were Philip McAndrew, Of New
York: Peter McAndrew.. Of the same
Patrick McAndre~, of Pittston; Misses
Belinda and Babara McAndrew. of New
York.
Anacostia policemen investigated a \
case yesterday Involving a boy, a rife,
and dog. The boy and the rife fell |
into the hands of Policeman II. II. Tar
mon, but the dog was reported to be |
dead. Thomas Harvey complained Of 4
alleged disorder on the part of the boy,
whose Eame was given as Clarence 1
Mayer, fifteen years old. Harvey's dog
Y as shot several days ago. He blamed /
the boy and took the rife from him 1
The boy. in return. claimed to have |
been attacked by the animal 1t was toI
recover his rife, the police say, that !
Mayer went to Harvey's house.
A charge of incorrigibility was en- /
tered against the boy, although the case
under investigation produced no charge /
at all. His mother and Harvey will l
appear In Juvenile Court today
Superintendent K. o. Oscar Priel, of |
the German Orphan Asylum, will ac- \
company forty-seven children of the
institute to the Academy OF Music 1
this evening to witness the perform
Anacostia Chapter, No. 12, Royal
Arch Masons. win hold It's annual cleo
non of officers tonight in Anacostia /
Masonic Hall. Franklin 8. Gicker Is |.
The present high priest.
Mrs. A. Z. Clark, of Richmond, Va,
s the guest OF Mrs. f. j. Newcomb, |
her daughter. in Nicholas avenue. Con-
yress Heights, where she will remain
several weeks
The annual meeting of the Missionary