Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-31
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE
MATTERS OF GENERAL INTER
EST IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
special Correspondence of The Star

Speclal correspondence VI AHe Cloi
ROCKVILLE, Md, December 80. 1905.
The citizens Of this county, especially
those residing along the eastern border. are
manifesting much interest In the proposed
construction of an electric railway from Ell
ucott City through GAINESVILLE and High
lands to Ashton, this county. The matter
has been under consideration for long
while, and the prospects that the road will
be built are now said to be bright. 1t Is
understood that those prominent in the
movement few days ago held meeting.
at which the matter was given very serious
considera ton. The farmers and others along
the line of the proposed road are now be-
ing approached with view to ascertaining
how they feel In regard to giving rights of
way and subscribing toward the stock to
be issued. It Is understood to be the inten-
ton of the promoters to eventually extend
the line so as to connect with the most
convenient line running out Of Washing
ton.
Christmas Entertainments.
The Sunday school Of the Chapel of the
Redeemer at Glen Echo, this county, held
its Christmas entertainment In the church
last evening. pleasing program was rem
dered and large assemblage was In at
tendance. Mrs. William H. Roach. superin-
tendent of the school, presided. The usual
Christmas tree was in evidence and the
church was tastefully and appropriately
decorated. The program rendered included
addresses by Rev. w. B. Everett, rector of
the church: Rev. w. B. Everett, Jr.. Mr..
wilfred Roach and Mayor John A. Car
rett: recitations and songs by the children
Of the school, solos by Mr.. Arthur G.
Houghton and Miss Malette Roach and two
selections by g. quartet composed OF Messrs.
Hampton Carroll. Benjamin Carew. Misses
Mary Fowler and Hyacinth Carew Mr..
Arthur c. Houghton made an excellent
candy to the children.
The annual entertainment Of the Sunday
school Of the Mount Zion Baptist Church al
Became was also held last evening. This
was in the form of a cantata, in which the
numerous little ones participated, acquit-
ting themselves very creditably. There was
q Christmas tree and the church was pref
tily decorated. Mr.. Cyrus Keiser jr, took
the part of Santa Claus and distributed the
premiums and goodies The music, by
choir under the direction of Mr.. Robey, was
a pleasing feature. Rev. Thomas H. Camp
bell, pastor Of the church. was the receipt
ent of a weii-fllled purse and also received
several other presents. The superintendent
of the Sunday school, Mr.. T. J. Brabham
was also remembered, his gift being a hand
some rocking chair.
To Be Rearrested.
When Richard Stevenson, colored, who
has been serving sentence In the District
Of Columbia Jail for larceny, In released to-
morrow morning he will be Immediately re-
arrested and brought to Rockville upon
requisition papers procured from Gov War
field by States Attorney Robert Peter of
this county. to stand trial upon two indict-
ments charging him with the larceny of
chickens and various other things from resi-
dents of the lower section of the county
Two others are under indictment. and win
probably be tried at the March term of
court. It Is believed that Stevenson will
turn states evidence.
A number of the young friends of Mr. Roy
Warfield last evening rendered him and his
guest, Mr. D'est Jamison of Washington, a
surprise party. The very welcome guests
numbered about twenty, and an evening
OF genuine enjoyment was spent. Games
Of various kinds were played, dancing was
INDUCED in and there was some very pleas
ing music. Refreshments were served
Those present were Misses Alexander, vIr-
ginia Rfbble. Mary Welsh. Mildred Higgins,
Annabel Alinutt, Gussie Lamar, Lavinia
Dawson, Laura Higgins. Elizabeth Munro,
and Messrs. Robert Higgins Julian Whit
ing, Lloyd and George Brewer, Lee Kemp,
Edward Green, Bache Albert William Pret-
lyman and Roy and Gather Warfeld