Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-22
BRIGHTwitOoD.

Ihe Siay party giyeH by Mr.. and Mrs. kam
mack OF Brightwood avenue to celebrate the eighth
anniversary OF the birth Of their son Edmund. was
pleasant affair. Fifty eight children, accompan-
leu by their parents ind nurses came by pony
cart trolley car ard some by steam car from
baltimore, to enjoy the games, the toys and the
coolies provided for them by. their little host
OF course there was a NAV pole dance, taken
part in by those little ones who could spare time
from base ball and other sports. Graceful fancy
dances were given by little Elizabeth, daughter Of
Senator Reside. and Miss Marie Fisher.
Refreshments We're served on the vcranda the
children being particularly delighted with the ices
PLAYERS animals and in other forms.
The birthday cake. Illuminated by eight tiny
candles, was surnlounted Ivy complete miniature
lawn. with fish pond, settees, hammocSs, trees
and grass. Besides the souvenir cups received at
the table each child given jumping rope
The presents received 'i by Master Edmund were
numerous and valuable, being mostly Of silv1r
and daughter, Mrs. senator Recsile and daughter
Mrs. X. J. Vim ard children Mrs: Taylor and
sna Missed saa The NAMED nrsMn sy
T;nsle. Weaver handy, Bradford Rawlings and
A horse belonging to M,ssrs. Shaw Gleason aad
attached to Of their delivery wagons was struck
operated for the convenience Of North Takoma PAS
junction. The driver and motcrman luckily es
capped without injury and neither was blamed for
Sergeant John NJ; Kenny delivered lec T
day evening. Mr.. Kenny is well fitted for this
lecture, being an entertaining talker and having
gained information from actual experience, he be
ing one of former relief expedition. He used
large chart to explain the many currents and
counter-currents met with in the northern waters
n strong sentiment of patriotism runs through
his talk. and as he recounts the wonderful bravery
Of the Americans in the he was with and
tie shirKlng OF the foreigners on that pa ticular
ship his hearers moved to shout for ''Old Glory
and the man before them.
Ia
use alcohol compared to the weakness of those
who indulged contains a temperance lesson which
all would do well to learn.
There was not one cent of expense to the church,
raised will go toward the improvement of the
church property.
Master lirnny Detwilcr was rendered surprise
p.rty 10y his hosts Of little friends on the occi-
sion Of his twelfth birthday. Games of the kind
that please the youthful mind were played and
appropriate prizes awarded. Refreshments were
served by Mr.. and Mrs.. Detwiler. assisted by
Mr. and Mrs. Wood. to the following lads and
lassies: Clarence Parsons. Albert Thomas, Law
Thonlas Earnest Thomson, Cecil Parsons. Lillian
Krouse Lydia Aillinton,, Mamie O'Brien, Belle
Mcllin Eddie Mellin, Rosie Mahoney :ihttfe Hard
ing ard Hattie. Martins and Dorothy De:wiler.
Mr.. W. $. Jones' contractor and builder, is erect
ing seventeen houses PetwOrth for Mr.. Christian
U0hof. The entire block, bounded by Kansas
avenue, Savannah. Trenton and sth streets. is TO
be built up. The houses are to have two stories
aud cellar will contain eight rooms and lie fitted
with electric lights und bells.
Mrs Jane MacElwee has been entertaining at
her Lome Flint street Mrs. Dickson and Miss
to their home in Philadelphia Wednesday.
cun.ed the cottage on the l4th street road
GENTLY vacated by Mr. Homer Collins