Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-27
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Thanksgiving Services Held in
Churches of City.
GET FREE TURKEY DINNER
More Than 100 Children Are Guests
of Seminole and Osceola
Red Men.

Praise for the bountiful blessings
showered down by the Maker of all
things during the year was offered up
in the pulpits of the city today Spe-
cial mention was made in the sermons
of the observance of the day, the min
listers enumerating the many blessings
which the people should be thankful
for.
Despite the threatening weather large
congregations attended, the largest being
that at the union Thanksgiving services
at the First Baptist Church. which was
united In by the congregations of six
Protestant churches.
The sermon was preached by Rev. C.
r.. Strausburg. pastor of the Methodist
Protestant Church, who took for his
text Nehemiah $40, go your way, eat
the fat and drink the sweet and send
portions unto them for whom nothing
is prepared; for this day is holy unto
our Lord; neither be We sorry; for the
joy of the Lord is your strength"
Offering for Children's Home.
The offering taken up at these services
was for the Children's Home. and there
was generous response on the part of
those attending.
MASSES were c0ieDTateU dt s5t- mary 5
Catholic Church at 6 and o'clock. Serv-
ices We're held at IL o'clock at Christ
St Paul's and Grace Episcopal churches,
and large congregations attended.
During the day there were many family
reunions, and In the afternoon calling
was tie order of the day Many former
residents are here for the Thanksgiving
holidays.
Liberal contributions were made to both
the Alexandria Hospital and Childrens
Home. it being donation day at both in
situations. Money. food, clothing and
provisions were received by both.
More than one hundred children. rang
ing in age from eight to twelve years.
enjoyed big turkey dinner given
them by Seminole and Osceola Tribes
of Red Men at the Young Peoples build
ing.
The dinner was served from 1890
until $3.50 o'clock, and long, before time
set for the dinner the children made
their appearance at the building, all
ready for the feast. The dinner was
served by committee of women. The
little ones from the Children's Home
attended in a body.
Alexandria Council, No. 5, Order of
F'raternal Americans, We have a
Thanksgiving celebration tonight. as viii
also the members of Canton No. l, Alex
andria Odd Fellows.
The observance of the day was per-
haps more general than in former
years. Practically all business was sus-
pended at noon, and city and govern
ment Offices and banks were closed all
day.
Dedication Of New Church.
The new Catholic Church of St John
the Evangelist at FL Nido station, Va,
on the Great Falls railroad, will be dedi-
Gated at 10 o'clock next Sunday morning.
The ceremonies incident to the dedication
Will be conducted by Rt Rev. D. j. OCon-
nell. Bishop of Richmond Bishop O'Con-
nell will also preach a sermon in con-
nection with the dedicatory exercises.
This will be followed by high mass
which will be celebrated at Ii o'clock.
Rev. +. j.. Quirk, s. j.. of Georgetown
University. will be the celebrant. A SER
mon will be preached by Rev. T.. De l..
Church, Washington.
1t Is also announced that a mission will
be opened at this church Monday ending
next Thursday. 1t will be for both Cath
olics and non-Cathoiics and will be con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. A. j. Van
Ingelgem. There will be mass each morn
ing at 7:30 O'Clock followed by a short
instruction and at o'clock in the even
teachings of the Catholic Church will be
given. There will also be question box
placed in the door of the church and
visitors placing questions concerning the
Catholic faith and practice can have
them answered at the evening services.
Gases in Police Court.
After Melvin Minor, colored. living at a
camp car, had purchased his Thanks
giving supply of bullets for his pistol
which he had in his possession this morn
ing. he was nabbed by Sergt Scott
and Policeman Ferguson. and made to
face the charge of carrying concealed
weapons His defense was that he only
purchased the pistol yesterday. fine of
SO was imposed
John johnson. coIored objected to Rosie
Scott, colored, keeping the company of
other men, and in order to show his OBJ
lection struck her in the mouth with a
fatiron last might, which cost him $40 in
court today.
past has been getting lodging at police
headquarters. asked to be sent to the
almshouse. and Justice Cation sentenced
him to that institution for a period OIL
ninety days.
Willie Johnson, colored, wanted by the
Washington authorities for the theft of
twenty-eight suits of clothing and bicy-
Gle, was arrested here yesterday after
noon by Chief Goods and Sergt Scott.
and later turned over to Detective Bur-
lingame Of that city. Johnson had the
bicycle with him when arrested. The po-
lice also recovered nine suits of clothing.
Miss frankie Adams a Bride.
Miss frankie Adams. daughter of Mrs.
Mite Adams. and John c. Ristine of
Washington were married at noon today
at the home of the brides mother, 3O7
Wolfe street The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. w. Duffey patsor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
A meeting of the Alumni Association
of the Alexandria High School will be
held next Saturday night At this meet
ing number of matters OF Importance
10 the association, which was recently
organized, will be up for consideration.
The Associated Players have arranged
for a minstrel performance which will
be given at the opera house December
/ and . next. The first nights perform
ance will be for the benefit OF the Alex
andria Motor Boat Club, and the second
performance for the benefit of Alexan-
dria Lodge of E1ks-
large crowd, including many guests
from out OF the city. last night attended
the annual Thanksgiving german OF the
Alexandria German Club in the audito-
rum of the Eiks' Home. The german was
led by James s. Douglas, ir.
Final Decree of Divorce.
4 final decree for divorce on the ground
of desertion was given IN the corporation
court today in the case OF Ethel Donct