Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

A movement was last night started in
Anacostia for the establishment of a read
ing room and library for the benefit OF al
the citizens of the place. but especially the
young men. Some of the most enterpris-
ing and prominent business men of the
town are interested in the project, and 1t
is said that nothing will be left undone to
make the scheme a success. AS soon as
the plans of the promoters of the enter
prise fully completed canvass of the
citizens Of the town will be made in order
to ascertain how many contributions of
books. &C.. can be obtained as we'll as
how many members can be secured for the
first year. A partial canvass already made
developed that all to whom the sub
ject has been mentioned became enthusi-
all III their power to make the scheme a
success. 1t is intended, IL the enterprise
becomes an assured success. to have In
addition to the reading room, course OF
lectures on popular SUBJECTS. to be deliver
ed by able and well-known speakers, Or
some amusements which, given from time
| to time, shall interest the entire communi-
| ty. 1t is also intended that the charge for
admission to the lectures will be but nomi
nal. The movement Is the outgrowth Of
a desire on the part of number of we'll
known people, both male and female to
furnish a place of resort for men who are
accustomed to spending their evenings
away from home.
The Christmas exercises at Garden Me-
| mortal Church. on Minnesota avenue. Rev.
j. b. North, pastor, began at o'clock
this morning. and were conducted by the
Christian Endeavor Society of the church.
In accordance with an invitation sent to
pies Society of the Anacostia Baptist
Church. Rev. H. T. Stevenson. pastor,
were present. and some of them took part
in the exercises. The music consisted of
hXyY11T tot,
DELIGHTFULLY."- rendered by the congregation,
led. by the choir of the Presbyterian
Church. During the morning large num-
Der of substantial presents suitable for
those not SO fortunately situated, so far as
this worlds goods are concerned, as the
donors were brought to the church and
thence sent by a committee of ladies to
those to whom it was thought the gifts
would be acceptable.
A social and literary entertainment was
given Monday night at the Mamie Camp
bell Mission at Fort Foote, Md. A large
number of the young people of Anacostia,
as we'll as many persons from Fort Foote
and vicinity. attended. The program was
well rendered, and the affair was said to
have been an entire success.
Mr.. w. c. Van Hoy of the Interior De-
partment, who resides in Anacostia and has
been one of the most earnest workers in
the movement to secure free reciprocal
District, said last night that he has received
Information that Senator Mcmillan, chair
man Of the Senate District committee, to-
gether with the other members of the COM
mttee, will be ready to accord the promoters
of the enterprise an interview on the subject
in very short time. Mr.. Van Hoy has had
several private conferences with Mr.. Nc
MILAN on the subject, and appears to be
confident that the request for the transfers
will be enacted into law
MI. Charles Phillips of Prince Georges
county, Nd. was seriously hurt by his team
OF horses running away near Congress
was thrown out of the vehicle and one of his
arms was not only broken, but he received
1t is feared. internal injuries. He was car
ried to the home of his brother in Anacostia
where physician was summoned to attend
him.
The Christmas eve entertainment at ST.
Eiizabeth's Asylum was. as was predicted
IN Inc Star, as great success as it had been
| in former years. Shortly after O clock all
the patients who were able to leave their
wards or rooms together with large num-
Der of attendants-about five hundred in
Advent to the opera house, where they
found prepared for their inspection a mag
innocent Christmas tree fully twenty-five
| feet TALL and upon and around which were
hung or were grouped all manner of pres
ents The gifts were removed from the tree
by One of the attendants. and as the name
of the intended recipient was called he or
she stepped to the front of the stage, upon
which the tree had been placed, and received
gift
There were many who were unable to at
tend the distribution in the opera house. and
| to all Of these their presents were sent to-
day. The ball which followed lasted until
| nearly 10 o'clock. and was most thoroughly
enjoyed by all present. The music for the
occasion was furnished by the asylum band
Following the ball refreshments were
served.
The annual meeting of the Anacostia
Railway Company has been called by Pres
1dent Grfswold for January IL, 1895. Not
withstanding the bitter competition between
the railway and the new herdic line the cars
of the former daily carry as many passen-
gers as they did year ago.
Mr.. Thornton Gray a well-known and pop
ular merchant In Anacostia, has rendered
to Manager Fenton of the herdic line the
free use Of portion of building owned by
him for the purpose of an Office, where he
| can more readily be reached by the public
when they want to see him than is now the
case. the present quarters of the manager
being practically inaccessible to every one
except those in the service of the new COM
pany.