Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-17

was as follows: Presentation of the flag,
by DR.. Frank T. Howe of the Citizens
Association; accepting the flag; Our Coun-
try" by Edmond Wolfe; My Country, It's
try" Marie Brown; Columbia, the Gem
of the Ocean," the school; The Flower OF
Liberty" by fiv4 pupils of the fourth
grade: 1.-The National Ensign" Mamie
Hamilton; THE Boys of Today, the Men Of
Tomorrow" Marie Howe; THE Banner of
the Free" by four pupils of the third
grade; The Star Spangled Banner the
school, ard the raising of the flag.
The Mite Society OF the Baptist Church
had pleasant meeting Tuesday night. After
the reading of the minutes by Miss Nettia
Etz folio we'd a pleasing program, which
was Thoroughly enjoyed by the large audi
ence. Miss Ida OConnor of Washington
furnished several vocal solos and MSS
Ruth Marean gsye some violin music
Bonnie johnson and Bessie Lynch recited
ana Miss Blanche O'ConnoT OF Washington
played seye. al piano selections. In every
instance cncores were demanded. After
this excellent program refreshments were
served.
Mr.. Wholly of stauntcn, Va. has return
ed TO Bronkland, after sTerding a delight
full Easter vacation with his parents, and
is now pursuing his Studies at the uni
versity.
Rev. Father Zahn, from the University
of Notre Dame. is visiting the Catholic
University in the interests of the Order OF
the Holy Cross, now stationed in West
Brookland.
The new bell for the Methodist Episcopal
CHURCH has arrived and Will soon be put in
position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruebsam recently gave a
pleasant birthday party to their little son,
Earle S Ruebsam. The guests were
tertained with stereopticon views oper-
ated by Mr.. Ruebsam. The evening closed
with refreshments. Among the little folks
present were Edith and Madge McGee.
Nelson and Katherine Davis Clarence
Morgan
Mullan, Richard and Milton Daniels, Ray
mond MCGEE and Clarence Ruebsam.
Miss Hattie Gray of Washington was the
recent guest Of Mrs. Horace Mullan.
Hollidge Brothers are erecting two stores
on the Bunker Hill road near the station.
Miss Eleanor Harry Of Frederick, Md,
after short visit with the Misses Howe
recently, has gene to Baltimore, where she
will visit relatives. She was accompanied
by Miss Katie l.. Howe. They will be
Joined by Miss Mary Helen Howe next
week.
The Dickens Club will meet tomorrow
evening at the residence of Mrs. Julien
A pleasant literary evening is promised TO
Its members and friends.
Inc Episcopal cor gregation Of the Church
OF Our Savior is much pleased with the re-
suit of the lunch which has been going on
for the past two days in the Masonic
Temple Hall. On both days a large and
generous crowd came and went during The
hours from II to O'Clock Pretty wait
resses 3nNiously awaited the arrival of new
coneIs, or lowered busily over the tables
The hail was well decorated, while the
center CT every table was hacked with
flowers. Among the many who assisted at
the luncheon were Mrs. Snyder Mrs John
Small, Mrs. w. S. Daniels, Mrs. Holmes.
Mrs. II. J. Penrod, Mrs. Jere johnson,
Misses Mamie and Sidney Small Miss Elsie
Snyder Miss Mary Burr. Miss Agnes
Brooks, Miss Eva Mcdowell Miss Lottie
Fillmore. Miss DalGlish, Miss Addie Julien,
Miss Clare Noyes, Mrs. Chapman. Mrs.
Sialee, Miss Means, Mr. Armstrong and Mr.
Stalee. The pastor, Rev. J. T. Grove. was
present both days and was much pleas
with the success. AS a closing feature last
night there was a reception and dance held
in the Masonic Temple Hail which was
thoroughly enjoyed especially by the young
people. 1t is probable that a large sum has
been raised in these two DAYS.