Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-28

Plans are being laid for the establishment
of a Roman Catholic Church at Chesapeake
Beach, Md.
Although the inception OF the idea dates
back a little more than week, the origi-
majors of the movement have carried their
plans so far forward as to seemingly as
sure success.
Several years ago number of Washing
tonians invested in property about a mile
north of the terminus of the Chesapeake
Beach railway at the beach and erected
cottages thereon, but all along 1t has been
felt by the residents that the absence of a
place Of worship was serious drawback to
the lot holders and their families, and time
and again plans were discussed for the es-
tablishment of church, but without sue
cess.
1t remained, however. for a number Of
ladies to interest themselves in the work,
and as result Of the initial meeting of the
promoters. which was held at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Townsend. 234 North
Capitol street northwest, it has been deter
mined 10 establish a Roman Catholic
, Church at the beach, for which lot and
several sums of money have already been
donated. Owing to the foresight of Mrs.
John NJ. McGill, one of the ladies interested
the permission of Cardinal Gibbons has also
been secured.
The meeting was called to order Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock, and in the dis
cussion which ensued 1t developed that
the project was well-nigh assured from
the start. The matter had been discussed
informally beforehand between several Of
the ladies, and Mrs. Townsend announced
| that she and her husband would give the
ground for the church. The lot is said
to be directly In the center of the settle
ment, and is adequate in every way for
the proposed use, being fifty by one hun
dred and fifty fee in size All of the other
ladies' present handed in checks of vary
ing amounts for defraying the cost of the
building including Mrs John M McG'll,
Mrs. J. B. Stack, who was made treasurer
of the funds: Mrs. Mess, Mrs. Jane Hughes,
Mrs. John G.. Shaw, Miss Lyle, Miss OFT
Williams and Mrs. Oliver j. LeBeau. In
addition, the ladies devised various other
plans for raising money for the new edi-
flee.
II was decided to leave the details of con-
struction to Mr.. Townsend, who stated last
evening to Star reporter that the edfice
would be ready for use about June 1. He
Is having plans prepared and expressed HIM
self as fully confident that there would be
sufficient funds subscribed to defray the
costs It Is expected to spend $500 on the
construction. The material is to be wood.
1t was also stated that the name Of the
new church will be st. Anthony's, out Of
Difference to the wishes of Mr.. Townsend.
who. though not member OF the Catholic
Church. 1t Is stated. is interested in having
the church named for this saint st. An
thony Is credited by a great majority of the
members of the Catholic church as being
great finder In behalf of those who ask
his aid. Hence the naming of the new
church.
Mrs John NJ McGilI announced at the
meeting that during her conference with
Cardinal Gibbons in this city he had ex-
pressed himself as very well pleased with
the movement. and will do all in his power
to aid the promoters. He stated that a
priest will be sent from Washington TO look
after the mission In order that regular
services may be assured.
Another meeting of the ladies' has been
called for Thursday, February s, at the