Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-05
TAKOMA PARK.

The services in the various churches yes
terday were well attended. the Methodist
CONGREGATION IN Takoma Hall turning out
en- masse to welcome the return of their
pastor, Rev. Robt NJ. Moore, after his long
absence, caused by illness. Rev. DR.. Ben
nett Of Washington supplied the pulpit OF
Rev. John Van Ness in the Presbyterian
Church and Rev. G. H. Johnston that OF
Trinity P. E. Church.
Mr. Chas. Hatch arrived from New Hamp-
shire Saturday for the purpose OF taking
charge of the remains of his father, Mr..
Daniel G. Hatch, whose death occurred at
the Homeopathic Hospital Thursday The
original intention Of removing the remains
to New Hampshire was changed to plac-
ing them in a vault temporarily. Mr.
Hatch returned yesterday to New Hamp-
shire, where his sister, Miss Lizzie Hatch.
lies at the point of death
At a meeting of the teachers OF the
Union Sunday school Saturday night 1t
was determined to make the annual Sun
day school picnic an excursion down the
river. The ab ,ence of the superintendent.
Mr.. j. B. Kinnear, left the date unsettled.
Thursday Of this week being the day de-
c.ded upon by those present, subject to
approval of the school.
The cake walk at tie Hotel Takoma
Saturday night, given by the colored en-
pIoyes of the house, resulted in a neat sum
for the participants, The contest resulted
in Helen Shaw and Chas. Stuart winning
the cake. Messrs. Walter Burton and Jno.
Knox acted as judges. This performance
was followed by a dance, which was kept
up until midnight The fitting tournament
Thursday next by the Riding Club, at which
Mr.. Burton will be chief marshal, prom
ises to be largely attended.
During the absence of Mrs. Morris Bien
the usual Tuesday evening meetings held
at her residence will be continued at the
home Of Mrs.C NJ. Heaton, on Oak avenue.
At a recent meeting of the directors of
the Takoma Springs Water Company the
principal business transacted was the
transfer Of stock and a mutual congratu-
lation upon the popularity of the water.
and family, Gan. A. B. Hazen and family.
Mr.. W. H. Barnes and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Fowl, Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ. Shaeffer are some
of those who anticipate prolonging their
residence at Hotel Takoma through the
early autumn.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. R. Steers made a re-
cent visit to Culpeper, Va, where Mrs.
Steers. nee Miss Rose Whitmer, has many
relatives.
The first number of "The BaubIe." a con-
temporary monthly pamphlet by Mr.. W. A..
Page of Takoma, was issued during the
week. The editor. a recent graduate of the
washington High School. has been con-
nected with the amateur department of
the Post for the past year.
The extra 200 feet of hose and brake for
the fire engine ordered by the council will
arrive during the week. The regular semi
pany will take place tomorrow Tuesday),
at $50 pm.
Miss Amy Mcleod of Washington is Wis
iting her cousin, Miss Sunny. The. former
will leave Wednesday. accompanied by her
parents and sister. for fortnight's stay
at Colonial Beach.
The illness which has Frustrated Mr.
Booth, also his young daughter Emma, has
yielded TO treatment and recovery promises
to be rapid and certain.
Mr.. VIM. ]. Tucker and Messrs Clyde
and Angus Lamond left Saturday for few
days stay at Colonial Beach.
The Misses Purman of North Takoma
are enjoying month IN Colorado, with
late advices from Denver.