Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-04
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

1t is learned on the highest authority
that some of the leading officials OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington
have become greatly interested in the
movement recently inauguratad by Mr.. r.
II. Jordan for the establishment of a Sun
day school at Twining City, and If the en-
terprise. after a reasonable amount of trial,
shall show that it will be likely to prove
a permanent success. these gentlemen will
supply the funds for building very pretty
brick church for their accommodation.
The need of society such as Mr.. Jordan
has organized has long been felt in the
neighborhood, the aim of the present one
being to induce only those to attend the
new school who are not identified in any
manner with a school or congregation Of
some sort. To build church as is pro-
posed would only be the carrying out Of
long-estdblshed custom of the leaders of
Msthodsnr-to wit a place OF worship
wherever one Is needed, provided It's con-
struction did not injure those congregations
already established in the near neighbcr-
hood. Should the new church he built it
Is probable that 1t will be under the i'm
mediate charge of Rev. Mr.. Leech, Eow at
Scasgs Md.
The glorious Fourth is being observed
with great eClat at Congress Heights, where
the exercises are held under the auspices
of the Christian Endeavor Society of the
NJ. +. Church. In addition to speeches On
patriotic subjects, a number of innocent
altluStIntHl5, WITH fireworks lOT lOTlSnl
have been provided. All present appear to
be enjoying themselves to the utm ,st
A large number of the young people of
Anacostia today went 90 Garretts, short
distance beyond Congress Heights, and en-
joyed themselves by holding picnic party
Tonight the gentlemen of the group will
have a display of fireworks.
The junior department of the Epworth
League of the Anacostia NJ E. Church will
this evening go to Mr.. j. E. Powells resi-
denCe. Rose Croft" where exhibition
of fireworks appropriate TO Independence
day Will be made and various amusements
INDUCED in.
Rev ]. B. North, pastor of Garden Me-
mortal Church, AnaCostia, has gone to
Herndon. Va, to spend a few days with
his family, who summering there.
1t Is understood that patriotic service
will be held tonight in the Anacostia Meth
odist Episcopal Church, and that one or
more addresses on THE American Flag"
will be made.
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deavor of Garden Memorial Presbyterian
Church. Anacostia, was held last night. and
the following chosen: President, Miss Eva
lyn Doughty; vice president, Miss Frances
II. Anderson; recording secretary, Mr.. y.
i. Garden: corresponding secretary ana
treasurer. Mr.. Theodore T. Smell; chairmen
of commlttees-lookout, Mr.. James s. Can
ron: prayer meeting, Mr.. c. .. Bohrer;
missionary and temperance, Miss Cora L.
SHELL social, Mrs. Sadie +. Poates; Sunday
school and calling. Miss JAMIE Davidson;
delegates to executive committee of Dis
trict ChristiPn Eudeavor Union, Miss Cora
l.. Smell; superintendent of junior society,
c. z. S. Mr.. C. o. Bohrer; assistants, Miss
Bertha Swindells, Mrs. John Garden. The
reports submitted were all of an encourage
ing character.