Evening star., 1896-01-29
SUBURBAN NEW S
ANACOSTIA.

The residents of all that portion Of the
District lying to the south of the Anacosia
river Aare in hearty sympathy with the
bill introduced in the House of Rep
resentatives by Congressman Hooker of
New York. providing for the construction
of g. .-hridge across that river in line with
Massachusetts avenue
1t is contemplated that the bridge shall
be of ample size ard strength to accom-
modate any street railways which may
hereafter be granted the privilege of en-
tering the southeastern section cf the Dis
trict. The bridge, if completed, will be To-
Gated Detween Twining City and BenninS
and viii onen up a beautiful section Of
country now comparatively isolated from
the rest of the District.
The meeting last evening of the Brother
hood of Andrew and Philip, which was held
at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev.
James McLaren, pastor, was conducted by
the president, Mr.. H. A. Lineer. The at
tendance was large and great interest was
manifested by all present This society is
one of the agencies for doing good which
mas grown out OF the recent revival Of re-
1gion in Anacostia.
Christian Endeavor Day, which. occurs
Sunday next, will be observed with impress
sive ceremonies at the Minnesota Avenue
Presbyterian Church. The program COM
prlses many responsive exercises, together
with singing, addresses, airing of reports
&C. 1t is stated that the reports of the
secretary and treasurer will be especially
gratifying, as the latter will be able to
show .arge contributions not only for cur
rent expenses, but also toward the fund in
support of the Christian Endeayor conyen-
ton, TO be held in Washington next sum-
mer.
Miss Ida May Lnger, chairman of the
mercy and hSlp department, and Mr. Chas
Lingar, chairman of the Christian depart
ment of the EDworth League of the Ana
costa NJ. E. Church, last evening enter
tanned the members of their respective de-
partments at the residence of their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Linger, on Har-
riSon street extended.
The coming meeting of the Current
Events Club, which will be held Friday af-
ternoon at the residence of Miss Cora Me-
Lean. Monroe street, will, 1t is expected be
or much interest. So far as arranged the
program will be the reading of papers as
i9iIows: GIoTa D. - Armenia, -, by Mrs. Grant:
Cross Society" Mrs. NJ. NJ North and
The Sultan Of Turkey" Miss Florence
Bowman.
The temperance and missionary commit
Tee OF the Christian Endeayor Society of
Garden Memorial Church held rousing
temperance meeting an evening or two
since. The program consisted of readings
anu songs by various members, and ad-
dresses by Rev. Mr.. North and a member of
the United States marine corps. A business
meeting OF the Christian Endeavor Society
VIII be held at the church this evening and
eiie ittdieS Aiu society or the church Will
also nave an apron and necktie social this
evening at the residence of Mrs. J. H Simp-
son, Capital View
The efforts of Mrs. NJ. NJ. North of Ana
costa and the ladies who are associated
with Der IN endeavoring to get a small ap-
preparation from Congress for the purpose
of placing United States flag on eyery
public school building in the District will
be warmly seconded by the Woman's Relief
Corps, auxiliary to John A Logan Post, G.
a. r., of Anacostia, and also II is under
stood, by the w. r. c. of the Department of
the Potomac. The ladies in charge have
reason to believe that a large number of
patriotic organizations will also indorse
their bill and join in an appeal to Congress
to pass it.
The emi-monthly meeting of Electa
Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, which
was held last night at the Masonic Hall.
was unusually well attended. Many visitors
from Washington and elsewhere were pres
ent.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Anacostia
NJ L. Church win have supper for the
benefit of the church Friday evening next.
DR.. Grant Green, brother Of DIR. A. NJ.
Green of Anacosta, who has been sick in
the Homeopathic Hospital, Washington for
several weeks, is now convalescent, and is
expected to soon resume his duties at the
bank in Anscostia.
Mr.. Edward H. Clarke, a former resident
of this neighborhood, died G few days ago at
Pocomoke City, Nd, where he had lived for
several years past. The funeral took place
from the Methodist Protestant Church in
the town where Mr.. Clarke died, and was
very largely attended.