Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-17
ANAC0STIA.

y stately entrance, in keeping with the
class of buildings now being erected on
the grounds of the Government Hospital
for the Insane, will he built by that
institution. The preliminary work is
row being done. 1t will be practically
half way between what are now known
as the first and second gates on the west
side of Nichols avenue. The Waterman
house will he stationed at this point and
it is probable the large Flagstaff which
now stands at the first gate will be
moved TO this new location.
The musical organizations of the sew
eral churches in Anacostia and vicinity
are preparing special programs for Christ
mas. and are holding rehearSalS Dan
lei G. SmithSon will be in charge of the
Christmas music at the AnacOstia Meth
odist Episcopal Church: Arthur l.. Simp-
son. Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Miss
Church; Milton ]. Fillius, Esther Me-
mortal Chapel at Congress Heights: Eu-
gene Goodman, Anacostia Baptist Church
DIR. r. T. Woodward. Randle Highlands
Baptist Church and Edward Davis. Gar
den Memorial Presbyterian Church. In
each of these churches the singing will
form an important part of the services.
Arrangements are also being made by To-
cal singers for TIA king part in a Christmas
service at the Government Hospital for
the Insane.
Charles ]. p. Weber, mounted officer OF
the eleventh precinct. will be made act
ing sergeant of that precinct, vice Sergt
c. A. Stevens, assigned to have charge OF
the house of detention. Policeman j
l. Lucas will be made mounted Of
ficer. Several members of this command
are taking portions of their annual vaca-
ton, including Sergt. NJ. l.. Ready and
Policemen F. l.. Stewart, P j. Whalen
a. l. Lucas and T. A. I.usby.
Lester c. Johnston of 49, u street,
Anacostia, has been spending the past
few months in the west. He also visited
the Philippine Islands. Mr.. Johnston is
travelling for his health and will prob
ably remain away for a year. He is en-
ployed by the Southern Railway Com
pany.
The good that is being accomplished by
the Parent-Teacher Association of Ana
costa is becoming more apparent each
day. in the noticeable interest that many
parents are taking in the school life. The
most recent agitation by this association
Is the establishment of q study hour a,
home when all school children will be
expected to do their lessons at that time
1t is believed that if the parents take
hold of the proposition advanced il
will work great benefit to the scholars
The plan will be presented at the next
meeting of the association in January.
The next regular meeting of the Mems
Social Club of Emmanuel Episcopal
Church will be held December u OF
this week, instead of December -. owing
TO the arrangements now being made for
the children's entertainment to be given
on the latter date.
The Randle Highlands Citizens Asso-
lauon IS to start a campaign TO create
interest in the advantages that would be
secured if old Fort Davis and Fort Du-
pont were purchased for public parks as
called for in the Commissioners estimates
to Congress. The cooperation of citizens
associations is to be asked in securine
the enactment of this item of the District
appropris ton bill.
The annual election of officers of John
a. Logan Post, No. IL, Grand Army OF
the Republic. has been postponed This
election was scheduled for "Wednesday
evening