Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-30
TAKOMA PARK.

| The regular weekly meeting Of the council
was held in the basement Of the chapel
Matters pertaining to street and other I'm
provements were discussed, but no new
ordinances enacted. Those previously passed
have been ARRANGED in pamphlet form and are
In the hands of the clerk, who will distribut,
| them.
Takoma Lodge, No. 24.LO. 90. F.. held its
regular meeting in Odd Fellows Hall last even.
ing. when the following officers were elected &c
| serve Tor the ensuing year: P. g., W. G. Plat
| n. g., +. J. Lung: v. G., E. C. Gilbert; R. 8.
| g. NJ. Davis; secretary, J. H. Van Houten,
| treasurer. j. B. Kinnear
largely attended Christian Endeavor meet.
| ing was held in the chapel Wednesday evening,
when Mr.. c. B. Titus of Washington; ex-
secretary Of the District union. led the monthly
conservation service. The topic. my Favorite
Hymn and Why" was responded to, at the re-
quest OF the leader. by each one repeating, as
the names were called, verse Of favorite
hymn and the reason therefor, closing with
singing Throw Out the Life Line and the
"Mizpah" benediction. The usual monthly
collection was taken.
The IakOma Park Gun Club were prevented
from holding their usual weekly meet on
wednesday on their grounds opposite the
Carroll homestead by the illness Of Mrs. Gen.
Carroll Some anxiety is felt by the club as to
their ability to obtain grounds for the match
the ground formerly used proving futile.
Mrs. c. NJ. Heaton, IT,, having received word
OF the death of her sister-in-law. Mrs. Morrill, Of
Madison. Me-. will leave Monday for that place
for a few weeks stay.
Mrs. G. NJ. Van Duessen and daughter Of
Vernon. Texas, are guests for Q fortnight Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Finch
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Russell Of Vineland, N. j.,
recent guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clark of Holly
avenue. have returned to their home
Miss Crane Of Laurel and Miss Mary Camp
bell have returned to their respective homes,
with pleasant recollectiOns of their Takoma
visit.
Mrs. J. H. Danforth Of Sycamore avenue on
tertained with q luncheon of six covers some
friends, among whom were Mrs. Arthur Little,
Mrs. Emery and Mrs. Smith.
Miss Belle Kearney has been the guest for Q
week OF Miss Esther Danforth.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Judson Of LIE Droit Park
are new arrivals and are housekeeping on Holly
avenue.
Mrs. G. Edgar Allen is entertaining Miss
Fanny Ford, Washington friend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard T. Woods with their
little daughter. Madelon, are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. E. Woods Of Oak avenue.
Mrs. Fred. Weber is rapidly convalescing
from her recent illness.
Miss Helen Kraft is spending month with
Mrs. Baden.
Mrs. Doty and daughter of Washington are
nolia avenue.
Mrs. E. C. Gilbert Of North Takoma is slowly
col valescing from long and tedious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore Of Pine avenue will
entertain the weekly Bible class and teachers
meeting at their home this evening.
Mrs. G. A. Whitaker and her young daughter
May are receiving the calls and congratula-
tons Of their friends.
The improvement in Miss Lola Williams
condition since her return is quite marked, she
having walked once the distance between her
residence and that of Judge Miller, about 100
yards.
The concerts given at Takoma Log Cabin
Mission Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
attracted large number of friends Of the con-
gregation from Washington and the surround
ing country. The program. in charge Of the
pastor. Rev. G. W. Comes. consisted Of singing,
Rotations and dialogues by the Brilliant Star
Club, No. /, of Washington, J. w. Johnson,
director.
The work Of putting in the switch that will
connect the Brightwood, Takoma and 14th
street lines was accomplished after 10 o'clock
Wednesday night, travel being suspended for
that purpose. The Soldiers Home switch will
be placed in few days