Old School Episcopal High School of Virginia Recalls Long Heritage
Washington Post Bureau notes the Episcopal High School of Virginia near Alexandria founded in 1839. It highlights alumni achievements, class debates, literary societies, and the school’s emphasis on character, public speaking, and moral discipline as core to its enduring influence.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Episcopal High School of
Virginia
Potomac River
Washington
Atlantic States
Protestant Episcopal Church
Theological Seminary
William H. Fendleton
West Point
Lee
Fam Bbtland
Alma
Church with roof garden in Manila church visit
Special to The Washington Post from New York May 17 Rev Lewis B Hutlis, three years in the First Presbyterian Church of Manila Philippines, is in the United States on vacation. He contrasts church work in Manila with New York, noting Manila church is maintained by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions for Finnish speakers, with a changing attendance where army officers and families form affiliated and regular member classes.
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Washington
New York
Lewis B. Hut‘lis
First Presbyterian Church
Mapala
Philippines
United States
Manila
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
B. Rossiter
Hillis
Japan
Riverley
Mentila
Hsh
America
Episcopal High School Spirit and Notable Alumni Legacy
A historical sketch of Episcopal High School notes its 1870 leadership by L. M. Blackford after Rev. John P. McGuire left during Civil War upheaval. It highlights alumni achievements in clergy, law, medicine, and sport, the school’s stance for athletics integrity, and a long memory of Civil War soldiers. The piece also details Manila missionary work and church-building plans, with focus on education, language, and transportation challenges.
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Washington
Tus Union
Atezadrla
John P. McGuire
Northton
William F. Gardner
L. M. Blackford
Blackford
Blackford Wan Bors
Prederickspurg
Lynchurg
University of Virginia
Confederate States
Rockbridge
Stonewall
Longattert
Pickett
Saftars Creek
Windler
Episcopat Iigh School
Soth
Ahimni
Univers Tiee
Fot Virginia
Creenway Brothers
Yale
State University
Maryland
Virginia
Last Days of Chamberlin Hotel, Nation’s Noted Club
A public sale within days marks the end of Chamberlin Hotel at Fifteenth Street. John Chamberlin’s Washington landmark hosted presidents, senators, and celebrities, blending hotel and club life.
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Chamberlin
Fifteenth
America
John Chamberlin
Washington
Fernando Wood
New York City
Congress
Wood
Ife
Massachusetts
St. Louis
Price McGrath
Special Bedroom Furniture Prices Slashed on One of a Kind Pieces
We announce special prices on a large selection of bedroom furniture in oak curly birch bird's eye maple and mahogany. Many items are priced below cost especially where only one of a kind remains. Also marked down are two of Braas and iron beds with an overlarge assortment available.
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Connecticut Avenue
Baron von Sternburg Decorated by New York German Shooting Society
Baron Speck von Sternburg the German Ambassador was presented yesterday with the badge of the Independent New York Schuetzen. The ceremony was conducted by a committee of ex members at the embassy in Washington. Captain Gus Zimmermann spoke for the society while the ambassador expressed thanks. The committee then dined informally and returned to New York at midnight.
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New York
German Shooting Society
Baron Speck von Sternburg
New York Schuetzen
Washington
Gus Zimmermann
August Borerow
Henry ‘Koch
Henry J. Behrens
Lambert Schmidt
C.H. Zimmerman
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