Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-11
'FAKOMA PARK.

A musicale will be given at TakOma Hall Tuesla,
evening, June 49, by Mr.. William T. Southland as
| sisted by Miss Mary Helen Howe. This entertain
ment will prove rare treat to the residents OF
TakOma, Mr.. Southland Is au accomplished pian
list of Washington and Miss Howe is one of the
best known soprano soloists IN the city num.
Der OF music lovers from Woolside Linden Ken.
sngton and Garrett lark are expected to be
present
The Presbyterian Chapel was handsomely dec
GRATED aud large congregation witnessed the in
teresting anniversary services held in the church
Sunday last Rev John Van Ness. pastor, gave a
review of the work done In the church during the
had preached one hurlred and five sermons and
had conducted forty-six prayer meetings: that
twenty-seven new members were admitted during
this period and but four members had been lost by
death Very fine music was rendered during the
Mannus singing solos. In the eveniu:, a song ser
vice was given. led by the Takoma Contingent OF
the Christian Endeavor chorus in which quartet,
bell. Mr.: $. $. shedd and Mr. viii Campiell, took
the chorus A beautiful communion table ' has been
presented to the church by Mr.. S. s. Shedd and a
pulpit table by Mrs Sheid.
The Home Missionary Society of Hamline NJ f.
Church OF Washington and the Reading Circle, com
RSea OF d, members Of tna. church met at the resi-
stoned by Bee Swarining. at which Mrs Clara.
Roach ssxs an interesting DESCRIPTION Of the bee
the secretary. Mr.. Bryant that the hives had been
examined and their contents the result of six
months deposit, Amounted to 3d.. Mrs Morgan
president of The Reading Circle. read an original
poem Mr. burdett's dwelling was tastcfully dec.
Grated with daisies. and during the evening re-
freshments We're served
The meeting of the Takoma Pleasure Club fol-
Ashley sn G"d has r "' SFth from ssor,
| fishing trip with Mr. Albert Almony of the Mont
The guests registered At Takoma Springs Hotel
since wednesday June 3. are as follows: Miss
and Mrs. J. $. Jor,lnn. Miss Nettie Peterson F. v
noherty. Mr.; and Mrs Philip Larner. Miss Nellie
II, Rogers Miss b. =. Findley. Geo NJ Titus, j
Abbott, Miss Alexander; J; g X. Campbell. John
A euchre party will be given at The hotel this
evening and the regular hop Saturday evening
ing t" the guests of Takoma springs Hotel under
the auspices OF the proprietor. Mr.. George II.
e~rye Six ,b handsome sterling silver ps were
Won Entrees. Miss Brehant and Messrs. Hamin,
Gorge %r Ill.,, II; cI ny Jr and Arthur Kenna
Mathewson cottage at Takoma for the summer.
Mrs, Mn; aeaton has returned to her home In Wash
Mrs. Il. A. Knight OF Cotton, Md, ia visiting her
sister. Miss Longfellpw.
Miss Margaret Joxs. having returned from school
Mis-. will fIe start " stu. sl H fsl
The weekly prayer meeting of the Presl,y: ,rian
Church. led hy Rev. Jofp Van Ness, was held last
The Ice cream festival, held at Trinity Episcopal
church last evening WAS success. The grounds
We're handsomely lighted with Japanese lanterns.
The Ihkoma base ball team had a practice game
Yesterday with the ,akoea juniors. L. Is thought
that the game to be played tomorrow with the
Wheaton club will be an interesting one. the
Vibrations have an enviahle reputation.
A meeting of the various committees of ,he Pub
He Welfare Association held at Warrrn's
store last night. Mr.. Robert S Brown. chairman
of the assocs tion, was not present and Judge Mil
Ter Was elected to act temporary chairman.
Secretary Warren gave account Of the last
meeting Of the association and stated that he had
found that a number Of the residents of the Park
were not satisfied With the form Of entertainment
decided up0n hy ths, meeting of the assOeia. ion
Id June $, hs described In Tho Star. After con
siderable discussion II ordered to have another
meeting OF the whole assoe ton called for Sat
urday evening newt to positively decide whether
the entertainment for the Fourth should he hy fire
works music. A number of the citizens are un
der the impression that enthusiasm can be
aroused by music than by fireworks.