Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-06-10
TAKOMA PARK NEWS.
Observance of Chfldren's Day-Meet-
ing of Club and Library.

Children's day was observed yesterday
morning at the Takoma Presbyterian
Church. when interesting program. in
which both branches of the Sunday school
took part, was rendered. specially ar
ranged program, entitled God Is Love-"
was feature. The exercises opened
with singing by the entire congregation,
followed by short prayer by the pastor
Rev. John Van Ness After the baptism
ceremony the Junior choir rendered a Sc
lection. The other numbers on the pro-
gram included recitations by Miss Kate
Webb, Miss Kate Whitmer, members of
Miss Edna Dyres class, exercises by men,
bers of Mr.. James Macallister's class, songs
and Scripture verses by the primary class:
Rotations Miss Edith Burrell's class, and
singing by the congregation. The exer-
cises closed with remarks by the pastor
and presentation of offerings for Presby-
terrain Sunday school missions.
A meeting of the Takoma Club and Libra
~ was held Friday night at the new club
house, on Oak avenue. The meeting was
presided over by Louis p. Shoemaker, and
c. NJ. Heaton served as secretary. Chair
man Query of the library committee re-
ported that he had recently purchased
number of new books for the library, MAX
ing total Of over 600 volumes. He also
reported that the new billiard table had
arrived, and had been placed in position.
A committee was appointed to select
suitable club pennant and erect a flag staff
on the central part Of the building. Sew
eral changes in the bylaws and conStitu-
ton of the club were made and referred to
a special committee. The report of the
treasurer was approved. 1t showed the
club to be in a much improved condition.
committee, composed Of H. S. Knight,
chairman; Dr. A. V. Parsons and c. NJ.
Heaton. and the ladies OF the club. was ap-
pointed on entertainments for the ensuing
year. The following were elected to active
membership: John G. Keene, William T.
Gallaher, William Nick. Clayton, Mrs. L.
u Rt,~E att
ford Brown. The resignation of Mr.. c. M.
Heaton, secretary of the club, was accept
ed. Mr.. Ben. G. Davis was unanimously
elected to fill the vacancy.
special meeting of the town council
was held Saturday night at the residence
OF Mayor S. S. Shedd, and granted the
telephone company permission to erect
poles throughout the town of Takoma. Md.
Inc POST once Department has appoint
ed William B. Catching Of Washington to
deliver the mail in the state of Maryland
between Takoma and Avenel. The APP
pointment takes place July 1, when the
free delivery schedule goes into effect in
the suburbs. The service will continue I'M
I'll June 30, 1905. According to the schedule
the carrier Is to make trips to Avenel six
times week, leaving Takoma daily, ex-
cept Sunday, at am, and arriving at his
destination at 10 m. He will leave Ave
mel upon his return at 1910 and arrive at
Takoma at II am
A meeting of the Christian Endeayor So-
clety was held last evening at Z o'clock in
the Presbyterian Church. The meeting was
led by Miss Janet Coon, the subject Of the
meeting being How to Get Rid of Sim
A social was given at the residence of
mrs MRS j. n: Webb, on Chestnut avenue, Fri
gay night, which was largely attended.
During the evening MIR. Byron Blodgett
rendered several piano selections, followed
1y Iecitations by Miss Calhoun and a piano
duet by Mr.. Blodgett and Miss Sadie
strong. Refreshments were served later in
the evening. 40
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nue. and Miss Minnie Michael who has
pee 6een visiting the former. left Saturday for
Chestnut Hill, Md. ava
Mr.; George A. Warren, town treasurer.
mas oeen confined to his home the past few
uays as the result of an accident. While
, waihng through his residence, which is
d nan, which penetrated through to the in
step or his right foot, making a painful
wound. P"A
Inc first of a series of hops to be given
ny me guests of Takoma Springs Hotel,
a Sor,h lakoma, Md, took place Saturday
evening. Dancing commenced c