The Washington times., 1913-02-09
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.

ANACOSTIA. d. c.. FEB. 3
The annual ''metzelsuppe" Of the
Germans of the District, who endeavor
to duplicate feats of this kind In the
Fatheriand by yearly assemblies at the
German Orphan Asylum, on Good Hope
road, near Anacostia, where everything
pertaining to the festival is designed to
recall the repasts given in Germany, Is
i'm progress today.
Arrangements were made by the board
of directors OF the German Orphan Asy-
lum, who are giving the "metzelsuppe"
this year for the first time. taking the
place as hosts formerly filled by the
Washington Butchers Association, to
accommodate 500 people at the dinner.
The visitors began to arrive early in
carriages and automobiles, which were
parked in the rear Of the institution.
The interior of the home was dec
GRATED with flags and evergreens. The
big dinner was cooked on the premises
and II was served at / O'Clock. 1t was
necessary for Superintendent X. o. Os-
car Priel to utilize both assembly halls
on the first floor of the main building
to accommodate the diners. In each
hall 165 people were provided for. The
celebration win be continued until late
this evening.
The material for the banquet was do
mated by butchers and market dealers
of the city, and in addition to the
"metzelsuppe" there were savory Ger
man dishes Of many kinds cooked in
the old-fsshioned style, appealing to
those In attendance.
The committee appoipted by the board
Of directors to have chalge had for
Charles Botsch, John A. GrafY, Philip
Gettas and Nick Auth
Funeral services for Patrick ]. Nc
Andrews, who was one of Anacostia's
oldest citizens and best-known resi-
cents. will be held tomorrow morning
ut s:30 o'clock from St Teresa's Church,
Thirteenth and v streets, In the congre-
CATION of which he was an active mem-
Der. Mr.. McAndrews died yesterday
morning after an Illness extending
two years old.
Mr.. McAndrews was a native of Coun-
ty Mayo, ireland. and was one OF the
pioneer residents Of this place. For
ment as an employe in the shops at the
Government Hospital for the Insane.
His health failing. he was compelled to
leave there three years ago:
He is survived by his wife and Mrs.
Vernon Eskridge. his daughter. He has
resided at ~ Nichols avenue.
The Rev. DR.. w. Z. Mcdowell. the
new superintendent of Washington
Methodist district, will pay his first
visit to Congress Heights tonight He
win deliver the sermon at the evening
service.
Trolley car No. 40 Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company jumped
the southbound track at Nichols avenue
and Pleasant street last evening. The
front truck left the rails. The noise
brought q crowd Of people to the scene
The trolley pole held to the wire and the
rear portion Of the car did not leave
the track.
No passengers were injured. The line
was tied up for long time as result
of the accident Ralph Walker was the
motorman and Robert NJ Marshall vas
the conductor.
A delegation Of the Epworth League
members of Congress Heights NJ E
Church will visit Rust Hall Tuesday
night to take part In the exercises. They
have designated Miss Maude Fowler to
represent them as one OF the singers OF
the evening.
There will be q preliminary meeting
of the official board Of the Congress
Heights NJ. Z. Church Thursday even
ing in the parsonage, to be followed by
final session Of the trustees and
stewards Saturday evening. Then the
question of an assignment to the pas
torate for the new year VIII be discuss