Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-07

decided to accept the offer of the owners
Of Takoma Hall to use 1t for temporary
quarters, and that If the residents of Ia
koma desired the school to stay new
building would be erected as soon as pos
sible.
GAIL Lost but Courage"
He said that the boys wanted to stay II
financial conditions could be arranged for
rebuilding. School would be resumed Mon
day morning at 8 o'clock in Takoma Hall.
he said. I'VE will do anything the people
desire us to do. We have lost everything
but courage" concluded Mr.. Bliss.
Walter N. Weston. secretary-treasurer
Of the school, also addressed the meeting,
building which future business could pro-
vide for. The first month of the school
year, he said, had been very satisfactory,
and few debts existed previous to the
fire. The attendance was unusually large,
and the overflow was met by securing adj
sold some additional stock. but the fire
had wiped out a large portion Of the in
vestment. The insurance will pay large
portion Of the present Indebtedness on the
building. He said that the school will
undertake to carry out all contracts with
the students. all OF whom will stay and
finish their courses, provided funds can be
secured with which to purchase additional
books, tools. instruments. ETC., for the
boys. Help the students first and keep
them here, and we will not hesitate to do
everything we can to go ahead with the
good work which had just started" he
said. The cost to each of the boys for
their tools. ETC., is about $50 to $25. he
5000 and $4,000. This would be neces-
sary at once in order to continue the
school WORK
Concerts to Raise Funds.
At the suggestion of Mr.. Thompson it
was decided to give concert at Takoma
Hall and also at the Y. NJ. c. A. building,
the proceeds to be devoted to this cause.
Chairman Plat announced the committee
to be composed of Mr.. Thompson and
James w. Dyre, secretary Of the Takoma
Park Citizens Association.
w. w. Dyar a member of the town
council, suggested that an issue Of bonds
or a loan of some kind be made. The
town authorities can authorize a loan Of
funds. which can be used for rebuilding
the school. The citizens are DESTROYS of
retaining the school in the suburbs. and
vote by the citizens will probably be
taken on the question Of a loan of 5000
or $4,000 by the town.
The housing of the students for the re-
mainder of the school year was a matter
which Mayor Plat said should be con-
sidered by the citizens. and he urged as
sistance from this quarter. A committee
will canvass the town tomorrow, and a
report will be submitted at a mass meet
ing tonight in Takoma Hall at 8 o'clock
of those who will volunteer to care for
the students left homeless.
The town authorities and school man
agement will appreciate any assistance
rendered. by citizens and business firms in
caring for the unfortunate students.
Committees Will Cooperate.
The following committees weree an
nounced from the Takoma Park Citizens
Association and the Takoma town coun-
Gil. to cooperate in devising definite
plan of action in the construction of q
new building:
President, Albert F. Woods; vice presi-
dent, E. L. Lewton; secretary-treasurer,
James w. Dyre. representing the asso-
citation, and Mayor w. G. Plat. Council
men p. 2. Blodgett, w. W; Dyar. L. R.
Grabill. r. d. Rush. H. E. Rogers. H. r.
Taft and Town Clerk Ben G. Davis, rep
senting the council.
AS a result of the fire yesterday morn
ing. when over 200 students and instruc-
tors were driven out into the cold by the
flames which completely destroyed the
old North Takoma' Hotel, an unusual
sight was presented in Takoma Park last
night. The students were standing around
in groups at every corner, telling thrill
and bewailing the loss of the personal eff
fects and school paraphernalia. At the
various stores they sat around where it
was warm and comfortable. Others
walked up and down the railroad plat
forms, while a large number stood guard
over the few belongings which were
saved from the flames and remained on
the platform outside of the Baltimore and
Ohio station. Probably ne largest num-
Der of students were gathered at Takoma
Hall. where temporary school headquar-
tiers had been established.
The owners of the hall volunteered the
use of the large hall and the Office effects
and a few trunks and tables were moved
there. The stage was piled high with
dishes. and food supplies for the benefit
of those who got hungry. Clothes belong
ing to several of the boys were also in
evidence. The office effects of the school
have been removed from the safes, which
were found intact after the ruins had
cooled off.
Church Doors Thrown Open.
The Takoma Presbyterian Church do
mated the use of the basement Of the
church for an assembly hall to the Ass
management The offer was made last
night by Rev. 7. C. Clarke. DID,, pastor
of the church. and was accepted. The
Y. M. c. A. has also offered the use Of its
halls and classrOoms. A number of dOna-
tions of clothing have also been made to