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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1912

Page

4

Lent Comes to Washington Churches With Daily Devotions

Catholic and Episcopal congregations begin the forty day fast with daily services and ashes distributed across multiple churches. Prominent clergy including Bishop Harding and Father Gabriel lead morning and evening rites, with penitential prayers, communion, and special Lenten sermons across St. Patrick's St. Teresa's St. Alban's and other parishes.

Harding Grace Church Georgetown Charles Williams Robert Talbot Reagan St. Paul's Bylacopal Church Frederick B. Howden St. John's Church SL Thomas St. Alban‘s Re Wries Church of the Ascension Bandia. m Trinity Church Washington St. Patrick's James Amyth Father Gabriel St Teresa's Church Aloyalus Willelam Gannon Shrine of the Sacred Heart Maguire Catholic University Hell Joseph F. Magee George May M. Buy Jes Jewell Lehane St. Martin's Church Hunareda St. Peters Mgr. Mackin St Paul's Church Father Danenhauer Annapolla Couran Ausl Joseph's St. Peter's Camitol Hill St. Mary's M. Devollena

Woman Faints in Juvenile Court Amid Maintenance Hearing

In Del Lacy's juvenile court Mrs Grace Meyers of 656 Callan Street collapsed amid testimony during a separate maintenance case against Walter E Meyers of Capitol Heights Maryland. Court attendants revived her after about half an hour. proceedings resumed Friday morning after the incident.

del Lacy Grace Meyers Callan Street Walter E. Meyers Capitol Heights Meyers Mr. Meyers Iril

Rate dispute over coal shipment trimming ends

The Interstate Commerce Commission yesterday ruled railroad charges for trimming and leveling coal in ship holds were reasonable. It struck down the Virginian Railway’s 46 cent per ton trimming fee as excessive, keeping within 3 cents per ton for trimming and 45 cents for dumping and trimming.

Atlantic Tidewater Norfolk New England Coal and Coka Company Boston Interstate Commerce Commission Yeaterday Virginian Railway

Plans for Harvard Club Washington Dinner

The twenty ninth annual Harvard Club of Washington dinner will be at Rotscher's tomorrow at 7 30 P M. Speakers include Taft Abbott Lawrence Lowell Meyer Gardner Haughton with an orchestra and chorus of graduates. About 159 to 200 Harvard men in Washington expected to attend.

Harvard Club of Washington Rotscher Preal- Went-Taft Abbott Lawrence Lowell Harvard Navy George von I. Meyer A. P. Gardner Percy D. Haughton Hetween

Schools Honor Washington Birthday In Many Ways

Readings and songs at multiple schools marked the Washington birthday as pupils wore uniforms and performed scenes from Washington's life. Promoted pupils from Gales School join night school grads in celebrations while educators praise patriotic programs and speakers.

Louis Bauman Charles Bitter William Butt Ashton Elliott Olin Hartman George Kline Frank Mortimer Joseph Waide George Blite Anton Cluge William Cohan Dintel Giovamoni Reuben Stansbeery Earl Hardesty Anthony Cashio Philip Carlotto Balvadore Carlotte Clitfor D’ Baird Grafton Baird Francis Lagzari Andrew Mistretta Fgidore Frendbers Louis Nichola Aleck Nichols Cora Donneberg Nora Whelan Mamie Radice Harry Baltroteky Andrew Dooms Joseph di Marco James Fitzpatrick Charles Grimes Paul Layton Thomas Lamprinos Allen Maxwall George Morrow William Morrow John Nicopoje Karl Pippert William Robin~son Forman Rowan Mary Cashle Bertha Layman Ellen McVeary Thomson School Normal School Washington Jeferson School Puplla K. S. Outwater Mias F. J. Cappbell Martin Wiegand Jennie Aronstain Sarah Kintskin United States Mark Dennis Edna Burdine Vivian ‘Miller Grandma Gladys Price Grenadiers Olivia Lawrence Harry Marshall Stephen Verdi Judson Montgomery Albert Stern Joseph Riley Stanley Depew Hooker Watts Lafayette T. Faire Spooner Millard Thompson W. A. BH. Church Newton W. Preston Miles Wiley Friends School Sidwell Int Weaver James W. Osgood Edward Q. Biller

Hold Up Bridge Work Closure To Traffic Likely

Authorities may bar car passage on the Calvert Street bridge after a restraining order by Chief Justice Clabaugh. The Capital Traction Company opposes the narrowing to 38 feet, arguing the project violates an act of Congress. Hearing set for March 1 as commissioners insist the bridge is unsafe and may be wholly demolished.

Capital Traction Company Calvert Street’ Bridge Justica Clabough District Supreme Court Cleveland Park Chevy Chase Juation Clabaugh Traction Company Officiels Congress Pala Rudolph Sted Widih Fot, & Feet Begea Sts Chee

Canthrox Shampoo Promises Clean Hair and Scalp

In the Los Angeles Leader Mrs Mae Martyn touts canthrox as a harmless shampoo that cleanses hair and scalp. She describes dissolving canthrox in hot water to produce rich lather that removes dust dandruff and oil, leaving hair glossy soft and quickly dry and encouraging growth with regular use.

Mae Martyn Los Angeles Nealp Élean Pnd

United Daughters Plan Washington Convention for 1000 Delegates

Preparations for the sixteenth annual United Daughters of the Confederacy convention to be held in Washington next November were launched at a committee meeting. Representatives from seven city districts, Veterans’ Association, Sons of Veterans, Arlington Monument Association, Southern Commercial Commission, Board of Trade, and the Chamber of Commerce attended. Taft is expected to address the convention and may lay the cornerstone of the Arlington Confederate monument.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy Washington Committee On Arrangsients Confederate Memorial Home Vermont Avenue North West Thin City Veterans’ “Association Sons .of Vetrags Arington Monument Association Southern Commercial Commess Board of ‘Trade Chamber ‘of ‘Commerce Marion Butler Tr Street Taft Cormer Arlington Confederate Monument

Washington to Host Major National Conventions Next September

The Chamber of Commerce conventions committee appointed subcommittees to bid for the National Conservation Congress, National Dental Association, Fifth International Congress of Chambers of Commerce, Pan American Scientific Congress, Odd Fellows, and American Association of Commercial Executives in Washington. Committees will seek visits by leaders, prepare publicity, and plan funding for a Washington memorial building.

I National, Conservation Congress and Dental Association Oda Washington Chamber of Commerce United National Conservation Congress National Dental Association Fifth International Congress of Chambers of Commerce Pan-American Bcientific Congress Order of Odd Fallows American Association of Commercial Executives Ranville Hunt Conservation John Dolph J. W. Rowland A. 0. Hatterly Dental Association W. B. Coleman Charles P.ravenburg C. G. Calhoun Congress of Chambers of Commpres Fred Mackenzie J. A. Reed John Slaven Acientife Acientife Congresa. George ‘Hearth, Jr B.C. Reet George C. Jordan Odd Fellows W. Bradford Charles’ Hancock M.c. Smith

Smith Seeks New Trial After Indictment Challenge

James H. Smith, convicted Tuesday of assault to Morris Bennett near Guynle Spring, loses sentence but his attorneys George C Shinn and Claude W Owen file a motion for a new trial and stay of judgment. They argue the indictment used the District code instead of the new United States penal code, a point likely to be argued Friday as the Court of Appeals considers the appeal.

James H. Smith Tuanday Il Morris Bennett Gucnle Sbring George C Shinn Claude W.owen Meyers Owen Shinn Court of Appeals Anderson

Autoists Pay Wheel Tax Sees Rising Collections

The auditor's office reports success in collecting the automobile wheel tax with about 60 bills presented. Nonpayment may lead to police court information and delinquents brought to trial. Prosecutions are in progress as the tax for year ending May 16, 1911 faces court challenges.

Phe Aasqsnor Mie Court ‘of Appeala Oraa

Art lecture on Spanish masters delights Washington society

The Playhouse hosted the Washington Society of the Fine Arts for its Tortigth meeting. Yale University’s Cha Ned Upgon Clark presented an illustrated talk on The Great Spanish Masters, tracing art from the late 18th to early 19th century with reproductions and works from Durer to Goya. Attendees included Dr. Dudley Morgan, director of the Corcoran School of Art, and notable guests such as Miss Helen Taft and Miss Catharine Anderson.

Washington Society of the Fine Arte Monsy Fraga Madrid Fastera Durer Memindy Holbeln Titan Rembrandt Raphael Roubena Vandy Jordean Fra Angelisa Tinteret Andrea del' Sarto el Griexo Ribera Murillo Velasquez Goya Helen Taft Mr. Brooke John Ridgway Bertha Petts Miles Catherine Snitcher Misa Thatcher Leila Mech Mr. Meehtin Misa Richard “Harilow Misa ‘Ruggles Yvonne Townsend Thussell Tran Miss Muscer

Masons Open Session Taft To Mount Vernon Visit

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association holds its second annual convention in Alexandria. Thomas G. Shryock is absent ill. James M. Lamberton presides as senior grand deacon. Taft to accompany a Mount Vernon wreath visit. delegates from many states attend. Public events include a Washington birthday celebration in the evening and a morning wreath service at Washington's tomb.

Taft United States Washington George Washington Mount Vernon Alexandria General Committee Souther Commercial Ambasadder Bryce William Cumming Story New York Warfiald Maryland Baltimore Society Edwin L. Quarles Virginia Justice Lurton Lurton Norfolk Petersburg Lynchburg Claude N. Bennett John Worth Kern Indiana Sherman Senate Orden Fort Myer Washington National Monument Aldis B. Browne Erclonk Chanea"l. Pate Dumbarton Avenue Ghursh Catholic’ University North Dakota Hotel Johnson North Dakota Association of the District of Columbia Hanns J. M. Lamberton Pennsylvania Mr. Carlin Mr. Taft Washington Port Bureau King Street Thomas G. Shryock George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association James M. Lamberton Masante ‘Temple Shryock W. J. Morton Christ Protestant Episcopal Church W. L. Andrews Masons Viréinia Charles H. Vailahan George A. Rice Connecticut Justin Holden Frank W. Havens Henry L. Halton Vermont J.T. Carter Grand Lodge New Hampshire James RB. Johnson 3. Harrigan South Caralina Thomas J. Day Delaware George M. Napier Georgia TH. Jeffries James E. Dillon Michigan Francis Db. Clarke A. B. Ashley Tminola W. L. An Hyews Lawrence Ho Lee Alabama W. B McChesney Vi Ai J. Claude Kelper District of Columbia Comeling B. Parker San Juan Porto Hico Jann A. Dawies Rand Kentucky A. SM Wendell R. Davia Actin Rhode Island Arthur Arlington John Albert Blake Massachusetts William HL. O'Dell Gaputy Janes M. Lamberton W. B. McCos North Carolina John W. ‘Cotten J Just F. Sachse Wiliam’ Boothe Price Baltimore Harry W. Gowen Halifax N.C Mauch Committee On Carlin C. Cain Alexandria-Washington Lodge Taft Wll H. Kemper Memorial Gavocis- Hon George

Philadelphia Wed: Weston and Wall wed in city ceremony

In Philadelphia on February 1 Frederick J. Weston a 38 year old electrical engineer from Washington DC and Maude E Wall a 39 year old from Washington DC married at the home of Rev J Milton Tweedale. Weston resides on Wyoming avenue NW and Wall on Fourteenth street NW.

Philadelphia Frederick J. Weston Misa Maude E Wall Washington, D. C

RULES FOR MOTORBOATS ISSUED FOR COMING SEASON

The Commerce and Labor Department issues motorboat regulations for the coming season. No changes to light and sound signals from 1910 and 1869/1497 laws. Life preservers required for hired passengers if stamped by steamboat inspectors. recommended otherwise. acceptable gear includes buoyant cushions sustaining a person for 1 hour with a 2% downward pull. granular cork cushions and pneumatic units not approved.

Arting Bennjamin &. Cable Department of Commerce and Labor Customs Congress

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