Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-17
BRIGHTWOOD.

The BrightwOod Avenue Citizens Association is
taking steps to present to the engine company late
ly established here, handsome set Of coors. The
exercises incident 70 the presentation will probably
be held during the first week in August most like
ly In the open air. The program in course of prep
aration includes addresses by several we'll known
speakers and the singing of patriotic songs 10y the
pupils of the public school.
DIR. Stone has set very good example by pre-
senting the company with set of COOper's works.
Contributions of other books Of any proper class
In any number will prove to be acceptable.
A party OF BrightwoOd friends went to Colonial
Beach recently to visit Mrs John W. Keene who
sons composed the party: Misses Ella Keene. Nel-
lie and George Willett. Katy Ray, Mr.. John w.
Keene and Master Cuyler Brown.
y cement walk has been completed by Contractor
Kemp along the east side of Brshtwood avenue
fIom the Shepherd road south to connect with the
old brick walk. Three gas lamps have also been
erected along this route All the fire plugs in the
fire district are being examined and put in per-
Mr.. W. Z. Nailey, recently appointed to take
charge OF the music at Emory Chapel, proposes to
singing for the several church services, well as
for Social gatherings held from time to time. He
TINS evening ut o'clock to effect a permanent or
gnnizatlon.
is progressing rapidly The roadbed has been com
pleted to u point beyond Sligo. The intention is
to finish to Woodside at once, and ultimately as
far as Kensington. No schedule has yet been
adopted. but 1t Is probable that alternate will
he run to Takoma and woodsiGe, making them
fifteen minutes apart for those places and but
hall of that interim for Brightwood. That part of
the present line from the pike across to the North
lakona Hotel Is to be abandoned. A branch NAV
be run from WoOdside to Takoma and from tn, re
to the present Silver Springs junction, but neither
thl3 plan nor the above mentioned one has been
definitely decided upon.
A letter has been received from the Commission
ers by Mr.. Sands of Flint street stating that the
question of new sidewalks for the Park had been
submitted to Capt. Beach for examina lion and re-
port. 1t is earnestly hoped that the CAPTAIN will
take early action. 15-mnute drive through our
streets will convince him that the improvement is
much needed.
Mr.. Sam T. Harding has been quite Ill for some
days.
MFR. W. v. Cox, president of the Brghtwood
Avenue Citizens Association has returned to Nash
vile, Tenn, after having spent a few days at
home. Mr. Cox has charge of the National Mn
scum exhibit at the Tennessee centennial exposi
tion.
Mrs. Chas. Mattingly is somewhat indisposed
and contemplates a trip to the mountains for her
health.
The young son Of Mr. Blundon OF 9Th street step
ped on nail recently and wounded his foot quite
denly became worse. Dr. Stone was consulted and
advised removal to the Childrens' Hospital. An on
Grafton was performed by the surgeons at that
place, and the result is anxiOusly awaited by his
parents and friends.
The sewer construction under way in Bright
wood avenue has made that thorougbfare extremely
dangerous, especially for wheelmen. Several minor
accidents have occurred.
A series OF four races were run at the Driving
Park Thursday afternoon. Many gentlemen and
some ladies' well, were present and witnessed
the events