Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-03

land =. Henry M. Talbott, trustee, to John Nc
Donald and James Wnd,1r 200 acre: Of land
wood s VIM Dorsey a to Annie A K. Butt. lot
Case lot near Rockville; $3.50 VIM Dorsey and
wife to Truman H. smallwood. three acree Of land
As is usual during holiday week. but little bus
mess was transacted In the orphans court Tues
Of Samuel Darby, deceased. were granted to
Charles r. Darby. the executor named in the VIII;
The move recently made by members of the
State Teachers Association and others to secure
for the purpose Of establishing circulating library
at each county seat in the state does not appear
amount to be asked for ty each county is siOo
and the balance necessary to carry out the scheme
pears to prevail that If the library is TO be 10
Gated at the county seat 1t would be Of little ben
with free books. are now located at ali necessary
points In the county entailing Of the heaviest
items Of county expenses. and while thisss 'heer-
fully paid. tax payers do not appear TO Desire
additional burden.
The senior chapter Of the Epworth League at
the first six months # sos: President. George H
Lamar first vice president Herbert II. Holden:
second vice president, Mrs. j.. r. Greene: third
vice president, Frank Andrews; secretary. Warner
". Welsh: treasurer: Miss Emma ConHell libra
rian Mrs H. NJ. Talbot; associate librarian
The Burden Bearer Circle of the Kings Daueh-
The Christian Church was filled Wednesday
evening with a large and appreciative audience to
enjoy the Christmas exercises. The church was
decorated with evergreens in honor Of the occa-
SION The exercises were opened with n song by
the choir. consisting Of Misses OBrian and Mr.
Jetson Trail Of st. Paul's Catholic Church choir
of Washington and Mr.. Edward Zeigler also Of
Washington. cornetist: Mr. and Mrs. Edward West
of Rockville; Prof. II. Trail. director; Miss En-
ma England. orga list. Invocation by Rev Ccphas
Shelburne, pastor. The recitations were excellent
especially those Of Misses Lula Clabangh. Berthe
Shelburne and Lille Clsbaugh. The class re"ita-
lions reflected great credit upon the teachers. The
solo of Miss Lula Clabaugh and duet by the Misses
o Brien were highly appreciated by the audience
The program was interspersed with songs and
Christmas carols by the choir
The entertainment given at the Baptist Church.
this place. Wednesday evening to the pupils of the
Sunday school was pleasing event and
largely attended. The decorations for the occasion
We're three arches made of crowfoot and holly,
brilliantly lighted. Against a bank OF evergreens
appeared the representation of angel bringing
the tidfngs. ION earth peace and good will toward
men, which were IN letters Of white. The PRAYER
and opening address made by Rev. s. r.
White Recitations were given by Lena Cronice,
Rena Bradd"ck. Relle Robertson. Vaudie Brad
dock and Ella Robertson. During the singing Of
one Of the carols the children deposited gifts
the table for the Baptist Orphapage in Baltimore.
The singing was led by Mr.. Charles w. Pretty
man. There are 125 pupils registered. and TWEEN
ty-six premiums were given for prompt attendance.
Boxes Of CANDY distributed by Santa Claus
to all the pupils.