Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-28
PLAN THEIR CAMPA|C
lexington Citizens Associa-
tion Instructs Committees.
OFFICERS INSTALLED
SUGGESTIONS FOR MANY I'M
PROVEMENTS ADOPTED.
President A. r. Serven Outlines the
Work It is Desired to Accomplish
Tribute to W. G. Henderson.

Plans for the winter were outlined last
evening at the regular meeting of the North
Capitol and lexington Citizens Associa-
tion held in st. Martins Hall, corner North
Capitol and T streets. The meeting was
well attended and marked the installation
Of the new officers and the appointment for
new committees. The installation of the
officers followed the opening of the meet
ing. The new officers are: President, A. H.
Server; vice president, w. ]. Hughes; sec
rotary and treasurer A. Q. Tingley; execu-
tive committee, s. c. Kemon, Edward
Foulke, H. e. Blau and DR.. E. D. Thomp-
son. When the new president took the
chair he paid a glowing tribute to the re-
firing president and to the work the asso-
citation was called upon to do
AN associa ton like ours is really the
best type of good citizenship clubs he said.
The object is to encourage the improve
ment of this part of the city and promote
the general welfare of all. Ten years ago,
when ours was organized, we had In our
territory but two small chapelS, no schools,
no fire protection, almost no streets paved
by the city, no street lights except those
maintained by private expense, police
man only on rare occasions and street car
service that was a reproach to our long
suffering, whenever the cars deigned to be
run. If ever a section needed patient, per
sistent, unselfish service devoted to the
public interests we needed 1t. These bur-
denS were laid upon the shoulders OF our
first president, Mr.. William G.. Henderson.
Under his leadership this community has
advanced until now his long record OF
achievement almost appals his successor
All the improvements we hoped for at the
beginning are here. He has secured them
every one. His name will be remembered
so long as the history of this section of
Washington endures.
''The honor you have bestowed upon me
by my selection as your presiding officer is
sincerely appreciated. This token of your
esteem is but another evidence of the kindly
interest and friendship that you have mani
tested toward me for the twelve years
have lived in this community. If my course
has hitherto commended itself to you, it is
a source of much pride and satisfaction,
because you who are my neighbors know
me best of all. l shall strive as your presi-
dent to merit your continued confidence
and esteem"
Work to Be Done.
The feature of the evenings meeting was
embodied In the program of work which
was outlined by President Serven.. The
many plans for the winters work for the
benefit of the section covered by this as
ISOLATION were included In a report of the
executive committee. This report included
an outline of what is expected of each of
the standing committees and included in
structions to every committee as to the
particular features of the work it was ex-
pected to perform.
In addition to these plans for work, the
executive committee reported on several i'm
portant matters. 1t was proposed that the
association hold celebration to commem-
crate its tenth anniversary and that 1t take
the form of a banquet, similar to that held
a year ago. This plan was approved and a
committee will be appointed to take charge
of the arrangements. The report of the
treasurer, showing the expenditures in the
recent City and Suburban railway transfer
fight was received. The amount received
from the various associa lions was $500 so, the
counsel fees Were $500 and the incidental ex-
penditures were 80. The balance was
divided between the various associations,
the lexington association receiving $4.S5. 1t
was voted by the association to give the
balance to Treasurer Tingley for his
efficient work in handling the funds. A
new book of the association to contain the
constitution and bylaws and the list of
members up to January l will be issued
soon after the first of the year, the cost to
be betrayed by the advertisements in the
book. George Newton was elected mem
Der of the association.
Improvements of Streets.
w. E. Blau chairman of the committee on
streets, sidewalks and lights, reported that
the dirt could not be removed from the
sidewalk on street between lexington
appropriation or a special enactment of
Congress was necessary before it could be
done. He also stated that request would
be made to the commissioners that broken
stone be put on U street. between North
Capitol and LIST streets west, Rhode Island
avenue between Lincoln avenue and 1st
street west, Todd Place between Lincoln
avenue and North Capitol street, and T
street between Lincoln avenue and 1st
street west.
a wa da ha
tion hold an open meeting in which all
the new residents in the section should be
invited, and that some speaker be obtained
to talk about lexington and show the
benefits of joining the association The
suggestion was well received and the execu-
tive committee was instructed to take
charge of arrangements for such meet
ing. 1t is desired that all persons living
in lexington should become interested in.
the association and become members. The
meeting will be held in connection with
one of the regular meetings of the assoc
citation during the winter.
For Better Railway Service
The railway committee was instructed to
represent the association in cooperating
with other citizens living along the lines
of the City and Suburban railway, in the
project of holding a mass meeting in Con-
vention Hall to procure better street car
facilities on the Brookland and the Mary
land lines. Inc UlSCuSSlUn showed thaC the
lexington association was much interested
In that movement.
The next meeting of the association will
be held on the third Monday in December,
instead of on the fourth. as usual. as the
fourth Monday comes on Christmas day.
President Server announced the following
committees, which were approved by the
association:
Standing Committees.
Membership No. 1-Lieut. w. w. Jordan,
chairman; Bernard Waters, Fins d. Nor
ris. b. F. Chase, julius Hulling.
Membership No. DIR w. w. Trail,
chairman; DR.. Thomas A. Wilmington,
George r. Ferguson, J. D. yoakiey, Henry
NJ. Gunderson.
Membership No. 3--Frank NJ Ferris.
chairmanj Dan C. Vaughan, Thomas III.
Melton, Lieut.. John c. Daley, Charles Phil
lips.
Membership No. &C. r. Boss. chairman;
w f. Ashford, w. H. Hessick, H. j. Red