Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-11
ANACOSTIA.
TALK on IMPROVEMENTS.

TALK on IMPROVEMENT
Several members Of the Anscostia Citizens
Association met at the station house last night
but no quorum being present the meeting was
not called to order. There was ar informal
talk on results attained by the committees ap-
pointed At the last meeting. Vice President
King stated that he had seen Building Inspector
Entwisle In relation to the numbering of houses
ana posting OF streets in Anacostia. and vas in
formed that an appropriation Of 900 had been
made for this purpose but that it had been
witnheid owing to some ambiguity in the law.
The matter he said had been referred by the
Commissioners to the district attorney, and as
soon as the latter's opinion was rendered he
(EntWlsie) would proceed in the matter. Sec
rotary Mundell had seen Captain Lusk about
the unfinished sewer under Harrison street, and
had been assured by that official that if the cit
liens would give the right Of way the District
would Immediately brick the sewer well out into
the river. Mr.. King had an interview with
Captain Rossell on the subject of the water main
now being laid along Minnesota avenue. The
avenue main will be pushed no further than
Harrison street, and that the intersection Of
minnesota avenue and Harrison street will be
the distributing point for Anacostias water sup
will have to be made on petition of citizens
The next meeting of the association will be held
Friday night week.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NETTING.
A teachers meeting Of the Campbell NJ. E.
Sunday school was held last night at the resis
dence on Nichols avenue of Mr.. VIM. H. Liver
pool, superintendent of the school The house
was thrown open in honor Of the occasion.
large company was present and a good time
was had The teachers of the various classes
reported progress and the superintendent
stated that the school was prosperous and re-
csiving fair number Of recruits The teachers
present we're Mrs. W. H. Liverpool, Mrs. Sarah
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Miss Belle Benford, Miss Hattie Brown, Miss
Emma johnson, Miss Ada Bryant and Rev. Dr.
Peck pastor Of Campbell Church.
IN HONOR OF THE PALM LEAF CLUB.
The home and grounds Of Mr.. James Stewart
were brilliant last night in honor of the Palm
Leaf Club. Long lines Of lanterns were sus-
pended from tree to tree and loops and festoons
OF bunting lent patriotic coloring to the scene.
A spacious dancing platform was erected in the
southeast corner of the grounds and here q
throng OF dancers, inspired by the music Of
wayne 8 chestra, fingered till late. A long and
laden refreshment table was spread in the garden
and received much attention during intervals Of
the dance. Among the club members present
wore MIR. n. Shields. president: Nh. Arthur Chap
man, Mr.. John Young. Miss Mary Hurd, Miss
Mary Edelen and Miss Fannie Hansey. Among
the guests were Miss Lucy Howard Miss Sidney
Davis Miss Caroline Lomax, Miss Mary Watson,
Miss z. Hawkins, Miss Jane Semmes. Miss Ma
thuo Cculiucs anu AllSb ulla luOTntOu. IL was
long past midnight when the company dis
perseG.
RECHABITE SOCIAL.
Naomi Tent, No. Qadies), Independent
Order of RechabItes, gave its promised ice
cream sociable at Masonic Hall last night. The
guests met in the handsome lodge room on the
third floor, and after listening to recitations
and vocal and instrumental selections pr oceeded
to the refreshment room OH the first floor.
Among those present were chief ruler, Mrs.
Mary E. Crawford; past chief ruler, Miss Agnes
Catterton; Mrs. Sarah Perkins, Miss Agnes
Mansfield, Miss Ada Cross. Mr.. and Mrs. j. b.
Allen, Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Smith, Miss Eula
King, Miss Alice Webster, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Stangier, Mrs. James H. Burgess, Misses Grace
Danforth, Alice v. Smith, Maud Stangier,
Frances Gertman, Ethel Anderson, Fannie
Anderson. Mrs. Milstead, Mr.. Leon A. Milstead
and Mr.. George Shoemaker, ST.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR MEETING.
The Baptist Young Peoples Society of Chris
tan Endeavor met last night al the residence
Of Rev. DR.. S. W. Mccullough, pastor of the
Baptist Church. 1t was both quiet gathering
and business meeting: Rev. DR.: Mccullough
propounded three queries viz: who Was the
First Tramp" "Who Was the First Murderer?'
and What Was the Name of the City in the
Middle of River?' These matters were inter-
estingly discussed by President Rolvex Harlan,
vice President John Ruark, Secretary Florence
Bowman, Treasurer Winnie Fountain and
Brothers Herman Ohm. Benoni Milstead and
Vim. Nally. Mrs. Mccullough and Sabbath
School Superintendent D c. Fountain also took
a hand in the work. The ive-minute rule was
observed and operated effectively. The En-
deavor Society is arranging for another socia-
BILE to be held at an early date.
NOTES.
Miss Agnes Catterton left this morning for
Fair Haven, Md.
Miss Addie Redd left yesterday for visit to
relatives at Redds Corner, Prince Georges
county, Nd.
Miss Alice Kidwell, Miss Grace Kidwell and
Master Norman Kidwell leave on Friday for
North Garden, Albemarle county, Va.
Miss Mabel Mundell. Miss Blanch Mundell.
Master Bonnie Mundell and Mrs. Mundell are
back from Cedar Point, Md.
The Sons of America give their excursion to
Motley Hall tomorrow
This was pay day for the laborers on the
county roads
The Anacostia campers left for Colonial
Beach this morning.
Lemuel West died at his parents home. near
Congress Heights, yesterday and will be buried
at Smiths cemetery.
Mrs. Cook died last night.
AnacOstia Tent No. 10, Junior, l. O. r.. held
a slimly attended session last night at Temper
ance Hall. Chief Ruler Milton Fillins pre-
sided.