Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-09

committee OF Ave members of the associa-
ton be appointed to confer with the Com
nissioners, urging them to facilitate the
work OF the construction of the bridge over
Pney branch along the line OF 10th street.
the money having been available for this
development for some time. The commit
tee as announced By Presid s Lambert bert IS
MANI and Messrs. Louis p Shoemaker.
William Ramsay, Col. Z. B. Townsend and
j. E. Bates.
Mr. Shoemaker advocated the opening
of 18th street north of its intersection with
Rock Creek Park and the extension of the
car line from its present terminus TO the
park, and the establishment of a public
play ground. He stated that about three
years ago 1t was suggested to the Commls-
sioners the propriety of establishing play
ground portion of Rock Creek Park,
to be used for outdoor games and sports.
The place suggested was a large ffty-aere
tract not far from Brghtwood. just south
of and adjacent to the new reservoir, and
is known as the Crystal Spring tract The
land Is level and clear of trees, having been
under cultivation. The resolution was
adopted.
Street Railway Troubles.
The Brightwood Citizens ssociation, as
the result of a resolution presented by Col.
Lancaster and adopted at the meeting ex-
tended It's sympathy and will cooperate
with the other citizens associations of the
to aid in bringing about relief from the
evils existing along the suburban lines or
the Washington Railway and Electric Com
pany. In presenting the resolution Col
Lancaster informed the meeting that a
mass meeting would be held in Masonic
Temple, January 10, on which occasion
senators and representatives would be In
vlted to listen to the complaints of those
residing along the lines of the railroad
against the poor management and inSuf-
patrons of the road. Col Lancaster also
presented a resolution expressing gratlflca-
ton at the reappontment of Col. John
Biddle as Engineer Commissioner Of the
District.
Officers Elected.
At the conclusion of the regular business
Of the evening President elect Shoemaker
was escorted to the chair and delivered a
short address, expressing his thanks for
the honor conferred upon him. He outlined
the vast amount of work to be accomplish
ed by the association in the future and re-
quested the support of every member OF the
associa ton to secure the many needed I'M
provements in that section. He thanked
those present for the support which mad
been given him during his former terms as
president and his appreciation of the unani-
nous vote cast He paid high tribute TO
the retiring president, Wilton J. Lambert,
and the services rendered by him.. At the
Lambert with huge bouquet of white
chrysanthemums. Mr.. Lambert responded
in an appropriate manner, wishing his sue
cessor a prosperous administration and eX-
pressing in return his appreciation of the
valuable services rendered during his
terms as president of the association.
The association was then addressed by
DR.. A. p Pardon, on the early history of
Washington, making an earnest plea Tor
parks for the children in the suburbs as
well as the city. and by Mr. Barry Bulk
lev upon the Lewis and Clarke exposition
and Portland, Ore. Mr.. Buckley left this
city seven months ago and after travelling
quite extensively in the west has made his
future home in Portland. Upon the ad-
journment of the meeting buffet lunch
was served
The special guests of the evening were
Col. E. B. Townsend, president of the Mt.
Pleasant Citizens Association; Col. c. Z.
Lancaster. president of the Northwest Cfti-
zens' Association; DR.. A. P. Pardon of the
Board of Trade, and Mr.. Barry Buckley