The Washington times., 1916-01-24
ALEXANDRIA CHURCH
BEING GREMODELED
All Buildings Of ST. Mary's
Parish to Be Put in First
Class Condition.

ALEXANDRIA. Jan. A.-Improve-
ments already in progress in the paro-
chial buildings of st. Mary's Catholic
Church. near the corner OF Royal ana
Duke streets, will be extended until
all of the buildings connected with the
church have been remodeled and put IN
first-class condition. The work Is De-
ing done under the supervision of the
Rev. Louis Smet. the new pastor OF
tine church. who succeeded the Rev.
II. j. Cutler, deceased.
The interior of st. Mary's rectory, on
Duke street. which has been in the
hands of contractors for several months.
has been completely rcmodelcd. In addi-
ton to the quarters of the Rev. Louis
Smet and l.. +, Kelly, assistant pastor
of the church, an apartment has Deen
prepared tor the use of the Rt. hey
ID. j. O'Connell, bishop OF the diocese
OF Richmond.
The plans provide for the rebuilding
of st. Mary's Han. at the corner or
WoiIe and Royal streets, so as to make
this building available for the excm-
sive use OF the boys who attend ST
Marys Parochial Schooi. the traLer-
nal organizations. which now use the
second story of this building. will move
TO the Byceum building. ON Duke street.
kNIelsIVe improvements aIe ~ De
made in the LycCum huildins Sc as
20 uidke 1t an attractive nome anu cIua,
house for the boys and men connected
with the parish. Bowling alleys are 10
be Installed and baths are to be added
fhe upper floor will be used for meet
lngs of societies.
DR.. Madison Swadener. of Indiana
viii deliver an address on National
Prohibition" tonight at s o'clock at the
Del Ray Baptist Church.
Miss Lila Waller Jarrett. of this CITY.
and Edward Voolfolk Alfiiend, OF At
lanta, Ca, were married this afternoon
At Clifton Chapel, near Whitewater,
stafford SsrnrIo,r;a county ya;: by the Rev; Ur.
Va. The marriage was attended ouly
by the immediate faIliily OF the bride
Among those from this city who at
tended were Robert S. Rarrett. john b.
Barrett, and Lieut.. Charles u. Barrett.
brothers of the bride. and Miss Kitty
Jarrett, n sister Miss Barrett IL the
daughter of Mrs. Kate Waller Barret,
president Of the National Florence Crit
tenton Mission. Following the oere-
mony Mr.. and RMS. Olfriend lef tor a
wedding trip to Florida. They viii
make their hcme at the Georgian Ter
race. Atlanta, Ga.
George w. Carter, about forty five
years old. died yesterday at his home,
1SEIA Prince street. Hc recently had
Deen employed as machiutSt nv the
Washjngton-VirElnia railwt'y. He> Is
survived by n wife Mr.. Carter was a
member OF alexandria Washington
Lodge OF Masons.
George n. Murray, fftY-sevcn wears
old, a native Of Essen county. Va. died
yesterday at the Alexandra Hospital
Mrs. Emma ]. Hunter, widow of JC I'M
G.. Hunter. died yesterday at her nome,
Sl9 Duke street. at an advanced age.
Alexandria Lodge of Elks vii! hold
their regular semi-monthly meeting at
their home on Prince street tonight.
The Parent Teachers AssJciLt' IN
will hold a public meeting tonight at 4
o'clock in the rooms of the chamber Of
commerce. at which time addresses will
hc made by Dr. w. G.. McKelwny. scCre-
tary Of the Child Labor Bureau and TT.
Stout, of Washington.
Charles Benheim. OF the COMMITTEES on
relief of the Hebrew war sufferers. an
nounces that contributions may he sent
to Il. Ahramson, acting treasurer for
the Agudas CONGREGATION. or Leouold
Ruben. treasurer for the Counci! of Jew
ish Women.