Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-06-15

Lee Allison, pastor of the Second Pres
byterian Church. and benediction by Rev
P. P. Phillips, rector of st. Paul's P. K.
Church.
The salutatory will be delivered by Miss
Corrine Reardon of the class, and Francis
f. Johnston will deliver the valedictory
Cards of distinction will be awarded by
e. Carlin. and diplomas by Supt. W. n.
sweeney. Music will be furnished by
Cunninghams orchestra.
The list of graduates includes Misses
Corinne Reardon, Helen r. Blake, Made
line Louise Martin, Flora Glasgow and
Mabel Henderson and Messrs. Francis
E. Johnston. Barton Phillips. Eldon Raj
son, Joseph Chauncey. Robert E. knight,
jr.. and Howard st. Clair.
High School Promotions.
Promotions In the high school, are as
follows:
From third to fourth year: Marion E.
HAYDEN. Helen f. Davis. Marion Dick
ert. William A Wells. Lucille Dienelt,
Herbert Byrne. John Reardon Con Null
Ins. Susie Murphy, Cora NJ. Pullman,
Nettie Chauncey. Hirst Hayes. John A.
Windsor. Laura NJ Taylor.
From second to third year: Dolly Cal
lahan. Elizabeth Hantzmon. William
Schafer. T. Upper Barrett Albert Bry-
an. Mildred Callahan. Ruth st. Clair,
.lshby Bladen. James Goodwin. Anna
Hook, Louise Bender. Francis Nugent,
Clyde Smith.
From first to second year: Willie
Fairfax Edith B. Garrett. Mazda Foster,
Carol NJ. Leadbeater, Clifton w. Barrett,
Weston Atkinson. William Meeks, Elsie
Bevers. May Pitzer, A. ]. Johl. jr.: Hat
tie A. Meade, James NJ. Dwyer, Ellie R.
pI1fh
Caroline Yates, Eutha Uranium. Ruth
Nagel, Lorinne Risheill, Ruth LIE Hew.
Ruth B. Deahl, Anna Haslett, Reginald
Dyson, William NJ. p Desmond. Mary
K Henderson, John L. Curtin, Aubrey
Barnett. James w. Mills, Anita Birrell.
Carl Appich, Louis De Mol, Hugh VIII
liams. Earl W. Trigger.
Members of the graduating class yes
terday morning attended services at the
NJ. E. Church South, whe! the baccalau-
reate sermon to the graduates was de-
livered by Rev. DIR. ]. w. Duffey, pastor.
Addition to Memorial Fund.
The Grand Lodge of Masons of Iowa in
session in Des Moines. June IL last, con-
tributed the sum of 5000 toward the
George Washington Masonic national
memorial in this city. In addition c. H.
Callahan. local secretary of the organiza-
tion, today received letter from George
II. Schoonover, deputy grand master of
has thirty names Of subscribers to a life
membership in the memorial at 800 each.
which will bring the grand total from
Iowa up to $1,000.
The latter part of last May the Grand
Lodge of Masons of Michigan, in ses-
sion In Flint. Mich, contributed 5000 to
the fund.
1t is expected that many other grand
lodges in the country will take similar
action.
Held for Action of Grand Jury.
William L. Higgins. twenty-six years
old, charged with choking Thelma
Walker. nine years old. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel R. Walker, of 1901 Glib
bon street. was in the police court today
held for the action of the grand jury, fol-
lowing preliminary hearing.
Higgins said he knew nothing about the
affair He was captured early yesterday
afternoon by Policeman, Bell in Fairfax
county, four miles below Alexandria He
said he had been living in the woods since
Thursday last. the time of the alleged as
sault.
Charged with entering the home of
George Newton. James Fletcher. colored.
was also held for the grand jury.
y man giving the name of S. w. Sulli-
van. charged with dsorderly conduct on
the electric cars, forfeited so collateral
the name of R. Ward. was fined $50
Ward declared he was not disorderly.
Neither man is resident of this city.
Total of $35, 671.13 for Hospital.
The Alexandria Hospital building fund
was today increased S46.15, bringing the
grand total up to S35671.t3 Contribu.
tons today were: Girls Friendly Society
Christ p, E. Church. ssh; festival al
Potters Hill School, Fairfax county. and
entertainment at home of DR.. w. P
Cation, 1856; Whatsoever Circle. King
Daughters. s..
report OF the executive committee will
be made at a meeting which will be held
tomorrow night In the rooms of thu
chamber of commerce.
Recent Deaths.
The body of Frank G. Swaine. A for.
nner resident. who died Saturday nigh,
at his home, 1924 n street northwest
Washington. will be brought here at 3 81
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon and buried
In the Methodist Protestant cemetery
Funeral services will be held at his lat,
home at o'clock.
Mr.. Swaine was engaged In bushes,
here for a number of years. He wa:
seventy-three years old and leaves two
children, Mrs. Charles W. Howell. thi.
city. and Edward Swaine of Washington
Capt. Frank r. Roberts funeral vii
take place at o'clock this Afternoon
from Wheatley's undertaking chapel
Services will be conducted by Rev c. A
Iuttrell. pastor of Trinity NJ. Z. Church
The deceased died Friday at Pomonke,
creek, Md.
Brief Mention.
Alexandria Lodge, No. 75s, Benevolen
and Protective Order of Elks, held Fla5
day exercises at its home at II o'cloc]
yesterday morning. The ceremonies wer
conducted by George T. Cation. exalted
ruler. assisted by other officers of tn
lodge.
The Southern Railway Company offices
which for several years past have bee,
located in the rear Of the Cameron
apartment. King and Alfred streets, hav
been removed to 910 Prince street
Chiidren's day exercises were held las
night at the NJ. E Church South. Their
were songs and recitations.
Alexandria's segregated district wa
closed permanently at midnight las
night in accordance with the recent or
der OF Judge L. c. Barley of the cor
poration court.
Lincoln Park Pharmacy, 18th street
corner E. Capitol me-, is the most con
Senient place for residents near Iincol