Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-07-18
WASHINGTON GROVE, MD.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, M.

w ASH1NGION GROVE, Nd,
July II. 1910.
Marking the beginning Of the active
summer season here, the ninth annual
session of the Grove Chautauqua was
opened during the past fortnight with
a grand concert by the Rebew Orchestra
of Washington. A varied program of
concerted numbers, solos. and duets en-
tertained a crowded house in the big
auditorium at the opening. Following the
concert a number of interesting evenings
have been presented, including lectures by
Prof. Reno. B. Melbourne. a scientist of
national reputation, known as the man
who harnessed the sum-" Prof. We'll
bourne's talks, illustrated by numerous
experiments in wireless biography and
telephony and other electrical develop
mentS were OF more than ordinary in
terest and instruction.
During the past week DR.. James H.
Taylor described in an illustrated lee
ture the life and scenes along the
bleak coasts of labrador. Following
this event Prof. Adolph Richards lee
tured on the return OF Halley's comet
and other wonders of the heavens One
of the most attractive features Of the
season, two evenings Of humor with
Mr.. Noah Beilharz, characterize. closed
the weeks events.
T.,
the past. will continue throughout the
coming two months, closing on Labor
day.
Those in charge of the grove and the
chautauqua declare they are entering on
the most successful season of it's history
Every available cottage on the grounds
Is occupied, as we'll as most Of the hotel
and boarding accommodations.
Among we'll known Washingtonians
who are summering here are DR.. and
Percy g. Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. Percy H.
Russell, Mr.. and Mrs. Percy W. Hughes,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Cabell Williamson, Mr..
John T. Meany and family, Rev. Albert
Osborn and family, w. H. H. Smith and
family, w: B. Hardy and family. Maj.
s. H. Walker and family, Mr. and Mrs.
w. H. Teepe, Mrs. w. d. Peek, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alonzo Tweedale, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w. Duvall, DR. and Mrs. Frank Foster.
MI N NJ Lindsay and family; MI: and Mrs
Browning, and Mr.. Raymond F. Crist
and family.
Mr.. Gist Blair, candidate for the
nomination from this dis
eral of his constituents in the grove last
week. He drove up In his big fifty
touring car with several
friends.
Mrs. Frederick Austin left here yester-
day to join her husband. Capt. Austin.
at the National Guard encampment at
Gettysburg.
Mr.. George H. Felt of Washington and
Mrs. Felt are staying here this month.
Mr.. Percy H. Russell has cottage for
the season.
Melville D. Lindsay is convalescing
rapidly from his recent illness.
Miss Ethel l.. Foster, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Percy S. Foster. has returned
home from a house party given by Mr.,
and Mrs. Richard Sylvester at their
summer home in West Virginia.
Rev. Harry Farmer of Washington 10
a guest, with his family, of Rev. AL
bert Osborn, on 9Th avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Cook have as their
house guests Mr.. and Mrs. o. D. Clark
MIR. w. II. Teepe is recovering from
his recent ILLNESS.
Miss Caryll Walker entertained
party of friends from Washington last
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs L. Cabell Williamson Of
Washington are at the national rogue
in Norwich, Conn.
A new clubhouse. to be used in con-
nection with the Grove athletic field, is
to be erected shortly. An artificial lake.
suitable for boating. is also under con-
struction near the Grove. These feature
are making the resort more attractive
to the younger set. A great field and
track meet for Labor day is promised
by DR.. d. r. Wiber, president Of the
Grove Athletic Association, and Of the
South Atlantic Association OF the A.
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