Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-16
KENSINGTON.

Miss Efhe Nelson of Manassas, Va In thu ruest
Of Miss Clare Mannakee,
Miss Mamie Lewis Of Essex county Va In
visiting bar brothers, Drs. John l.. and William T.
Lewis.
The Home Missionary and Ladies' Aid Societies
Of the st. Paul's NJ. E. Church were very Meas
antly entertained by Mrs. r. NJ. Moore at the mar
sonage Wednesday. The society had as their guests
Mrs. II. r. Naylor and Mrs. ID. B. Street of Wash
ington. Mrs. Street gave very interesting and
enjoyable talk on the work of the Sibley HOSPITAL
The vacancy on the Kensington school board by
the resignation OF Mr.. Thomas r. Martin, has
been filed by the appointment of Mr.. W. NJ Ter
rell. The appointment gives general satisfaction
The most eminent grand master OF knights Tenn
par Of the United States. Mr. w. La Rue Thorn
as; Mr.. and Mrs Is. A. Allen Of Washington Mr.
George II. Walker, grand master of Knights Tenn
par of the District, and Maj. ]. W. Blackburn
We're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Constant
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. willard Of Washington have
been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Loren Ii. Mil
Maj. ]. W. blackburn left Thursday for a months
visit TO Frankfort, Ky.
road between Kensington and The 7tf street I pike
has been begun. This will AFFORD better facilities for
the largely increasing traffic of farmers, who seek
steam and electric communication at this point
with the city.
The hosptable mansion Of Mrs Alfred Raw NJ
Highlands was tastefuly decorated and thrown open
Wednesday evening to welcome the Kensington Lit
ciety was to hold its last regular meeting before
their summer vacation, and had prepared. under
Mrs. Herbert W. Lewis, chairman Of the program
committee, an especial entertainment. DR.. W. l.,
Lewis presided. No author for the evening was
selected hut the members roll call answered
with quotat ions Of their choice. The musical
selections included: A trio piano, mandolin and
guitar, by Miss Laura Whentey, Mrs. G. W. n
Stokes and Miss Stella Gartreli Miss Annie Wilson
accompanied by Mrs. Bittinger, both of Washing
ton sang "a Serenade,'' and, by special request
gave "A Winter Lullaby" by Reginald De Koven;
Miss Belle Catch of Baltimore, accompanied by
Miss Nellie Ray, rendered Ben Bolt" Mr. q A
Zeigler and Miss Julia L. Langille gave a duet
on the cornet and piano. Mrs. Jesse D. Higgins
sang There's No One So Gay the Bicycle Girl !"
The literary features OF the evening were: A de-
liehtful thirty minute talk BY Mr.. II. W. Olds Of
Woodsde. on the habits and pecuiarities Of some
of the most prominent song birds to be found in
this section Of the country, either local or mi
gratory; his graphic descriptions which were en-
rched by a reproduction of their songs were
listened to with close attention. Miss Florence
Thomas feelingy recited The Wreck of the Hes
perus," and Miss Ranie Mannakee recited Also
luton" Ices, cream and cake were served as 4
finale, the gentlemen members Of the society sery-
Ing walters. An adjournment was taken until
the second Wednesday in October. 1t IS intended
however, to give one public entertainment
during the summer, subject to the call of the pres
ident.
The Christian Endeayor Choir will lead the ,inp
ing at the Warner Memorial Church tomorrow
evening.