The Washington times., 1906-05-27
For Children's Day.

All arrangements are being made and
rehearsals are now in progress at the
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church
for the observation Of children's day,
which is the third Monday in June.
An enjoyable time was had at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William F. Hard
esty. corner of Washington and Fill
more streets. Saturday evening. when
the host and hostess celebrated the
twentieth anniversary OF their marri-
age. A large number OF guests was
present TO offer congratulations, some
being residents Of Montgomery county,
Nd Many amusements were enjoyed
during the evening and a musical pro-
gram Of entertaining numbers was rem
dered. Refreshments were served
Private C. E. Thrift. OF the Anacos-
tia fire department. won the praise Of
a large number Of spectators Wednes-
day evening when he stopped and cap
tured a runaway horse attached to a
wagon, the property OF John Sternle,
/ of 600 East Capitol street. The horse
had been left standing near the EN-
manEel Protestant Episcopal Church.
ana was running ~ a swift gait when
/ stopped by Privete Thrift before the
| fire engine headquarters.
AT a recent meeting of the Mems
! Club. Of the Anacostia Methodist Epis-
copal Church, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Ar
thur B. Suit, president, reelected;
| Charles F. Linger. first vice president,
reelected: John Fort, second vice pres
ident, reelected; Daniel c. Smithson.
third vice president. reelected; Samuel
X. Campbell, secretary, reelected;
Frank Bars, treasurer. a meeting was
I 1,arz H. .. Il.
/ for the purpose Of hearing reports from
the committee having II charge the ath-
letic meet to be held under it's auspices
in Anscostia. Memorial Day. The en-
tries for the meet closed May &c. The
committee managing the AFFAIR is CON-
posed OF Charles F. Linger. John Fort,
Johnson Hardy. Watson. Isaac. and
Rhom Tilghman.
After spending a part Of his annual
leave In Boston. Mass. Private Z. H
Carrick, Of the Anacostia fire depart
inert. returned to his post Of duty al
| tbs. = ktie house last Monday morning.
P.ira.e William F. Shelton has gone to
War-sntol. Va.
! Today is gala day for the children
connected with ST. Teresa.s Church,
! streets. A class of children will re-
ceive their first holy communion IN the
morning, and this afternoon the an
nual May procession will be held.
Preparations for this much anticipated
event have been going on for a month,
and it is thought that this years Nav
procession will eclipse all preceding
| ones given at St Teresa's Church. 1t Is
expected that a large number OF specta-
tors will be on hand to view the affair.
| A marriage of interest TO many Ana
costians occurred Thursday evening
when Miss Carrie Mabel Norton, OF
Washington, and George w. S. Scasgs
son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Scaggs, al
Washington street, Anacostia, were
| married by the Rev Walter F. Smith
| After the ceremony. the young couple
were given o reception at the home OF
the groom, only the immediate rela-
tives of the contracting parties Deing
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Scaggs are re
siding at IA Washington street, where
they will be glad to see their friends.
As the outcome of numerous com
plants that have reached the euthor'
tiles recently. relative to the excessive
speeding of automobiles and other vehi
cles on the roads leading into Anacostia
bicycle policeman has been appointed
by tbs police officials to duty through