Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-02

Preparations for an Extensive Observance
of the Fourth Of July.
Special Corresnop denre ~ Thu

freparauOns Tor an Extensive Observance
of the Fourth Of July.
Special Correspondents of The Evening Star
TAKoMA PARK, June 80, 1892
The people who have lived in the park for
several years are looking forward to the con
templated mprovements-such as the laying Of
gas mains and the erection OF street lamps and
the building of the electric road-with degree Of
satisfaction which promises to make the white,
season rival those Of the time when the cool At
mosphere is enjoyed while the city folk are
sweltering under the rays of the hot sun. Tha,
the gas lamps will be erected is now IN assured
fact. Many Of the houses were piped wher
erected, 10 that the introduction of gas will no,
necessitate the tearing up Of the floors and the
breaking Of the ceilings.
The prospects for the construction Of the
proposed Petworth, Brightwood and Takoms
electric railroad are considered bright by those
interested in the affair. All the residents are
interested in the construction of the road
because they can then reach the heart of the
city and leave at either end at almost any time
The chief complaint about the present service
Is that the train leaving here at night is toe
early for guests from the city TO have to leave.
With the construction of electric road il il
thought that the cars will run as late as mid
night.
The Fourth Of July promises to be gala day
ct the park. On that day the opening Of the
new hotel in North Takoma will be celebrated
with appropriate ceremonies. There will be q
ball and supper at the hotel and fireworks will
enliven the occasion. The hotel is q commo-
dious and complete building in every respect
and Is situated at North Takoma not far from
the new station
The new cafe on Oak avenue is about com.
pleted and will shortly be opened to the public.
The establishment Of such an institution fills q
long-felt want in the park, as heretofore the
absence OF an ice cream saloon and cafe has
been keenly felt by many residents, as well ~
by visitors to the park.
The large spring near the station is one Of
the coolest spots about the park and during
the summer evenings it is q lovely walk for the
young couples.
Every house in the park is occupied and the
return OF the boarders who have spent previous
summers here is an evidence Of the popularity
OF the place. In addition to the hotel and cafe,
several other buildings have been erected here
during the spring. Mr.. Charles NJ. Heaton has
erected a handsome villa on Oak avenue. while
Mr.. ]. Vance Lewis new home on Maple avenue
is great Improvement 10 that thoroughfsre.
The Presbyterian Church here is now holding
services every Sunday morning, while the Epis-
copalians are given an opportunity to attend
divine service every Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. VIM. Alvey, the eenial superintendent
OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. who came
20 the Park o year ago, Is delighted with the
place. he is a popular resident of the Park,
and is Gifted called upon to participate in affairs
In the interest Of the community. Three weeks
ago he planted the large flower beds in front of
his house, and his garden il now an attractive
spot.
The lawns along Chestnut avenue never
looked more attractive than they do now. The
large chestnut trees shade the driveway, which
was macadamized this spring. and the large