The Washington herald., 1913-01-27
PLANS TO DEDICATE
WESTMINSTER HALL
Second Presbyterian Church to Hold
Special Services on Compile
tion of Building.

Alexandria Va. Jan. 6--Tentative
plans were prepared to-day by the elders
and deacons of the Second Presbyterian
church for the formal opening of the
Westminster Building, now rapidly near
irg completion. located at the northeast
corner OF Prince and st. Asaph Streets.
While no definite date was decided
upon for the opening. II was planned TO
open the building about March 10 next.
The affair will last three nights. There
will be a musical and literary programme
given each evening end a number OF
prominent speakers will take part, many
OF whom will he from distant points
Among those who viii be invited will
he all former pastors of the church, and
1t is expected that many Will attend.
One night will be known as Fellow
ship night and Will be attended by the
pastors of all OF the local churches in
the city who will bring greetings from
their respective churches.
The Westminster Building. now near
ing completion. contains Sunday school
rooms. auditorium. gymnasium. and read
ing rooms. 1t is one Of the best equip
ped buildings OF the character in the
city.
viii Elect Councilman.
A matter Of interest which will come
before tine lower branch OF the City
Council at its meeting Tuesday night is
the election of successor to =. X.
Yates, of the First Ward, who recently
rendered his resignation as a member OF
Common Council. The names of several
candidates have been mentioned in con-
nection with the position.
1t is expected that a favorable report
will be made by the finance committee
on a resolution carrying with II an ap-
preparation OF $500 for the purpose OF
taking the annexation suit of the city
TO the State Court of Appeals. Papers
in the case are now being prepared by
the attorneys. Council having recently de-
cided to appeal the case.
Arrangements have been completed for
the reception and banquet which will be
given Clark Griffith, manager of the
Washington baseball team. at the Hotel
Rammel at S o'clock Wednesday evening
next by the Cardinal baseball club, of
this city. Mayor Thomas A. Fisher will
act as toastmaster. II is expected that
about $50 fans will attend the banquet,
among whom will be several from Wash
ington.
May nonresident clergy occupied the
pulpits at the various churches to-day.
Rev. G. D. Bulla. formerly pastor OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
preached at both services at that church.
The morning services at Christ Episcopal
Church were conducted by Rev. DIR. S.
A. Wallis, Of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary. Services at Trinity NJ +.
Church this morning were conducted by
Rev. DR.. W. L. Mcdowell. superintendent
OF the Washington District of the NJ. f.
Church. Resident clergy officiated at the
other churches.
Suit for divorce on statutory grounds
has been instituted in the Corporation
Court by Samuel Harrington against his
wife. Minnie L. Butler Harrington. The
complainant is represented by Attorney
Robinson Moncure.
Polk Miller. Tuesday night, will give
an entertainment at the Elks' Home
under the auspices of Alexandria Lodge
OF Elks.
The Decatur Club will give a country
social al Odd Fellows Hall, beginning
tomorrow evening. which will be con-
tInued for four nights.
meeting of the Alexandria Light In
fantry will be held at Armory Hall to-
morrow night when a second lieutenant