The Washington times., 1911-09-20
CITIZENS TO RENEW
THEIR APPEALS FOR
ANAC0ST|A PARK
Civic Association Back of
Movement for New Recrea-
ton Place.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU;
ANACOsTTA n q SEPT N


Citizens Of Anacostia will renew
their fight for a park in this section
Of the city during the coming winter.
The Citizens Association formerly
asked that a portion OF the Christy
property be obtained, but this prop
erty has been bought for building
operations! What tract win be recon-
mended for a park site has as yet not
been determined.
With $50 members present, this num-
Der being gained through the recent
membership contest, when the side des-
ignated as the ''pinks" won over the
forces known as the blues" the La
dies Aid Society of the Anacosia
Methodist Episcopal Church last night
held a reception in Methodist Hall. In
Fourteenth street The hostesses were
the women of the losing side, who re-
ceived the visitors.
Mrs. Grace Linger had composed q
song, entitled, THE Aid Goes March,
ing On" which was sung by the
"blues." Those taking part in the re-
mainder of the musical program were
Mrs Elizabeth Nelson, Daniel Z. Smlth-
son, Mrs Grace Lirger, Mrs. Gilbert
Lee, Mrs. William ]. Latimer, Elijah
Kinsella. and Mrs. John E. Fort. Miss
Mabel Burch and Mrs. William Harri-
son gave readings. An orchestra played
a concert program.
From what has hee1t learned Of the
estimates to be forwarded by the chief
Of the District Fire Department. the
statement printed in The Times sew
eral weeks ago relative TO the pro-
ment of the Congress Heights section
Of the department is borne out fully.
AT appropriation of 5000 for the pur-
chase Of apparatus for the Congress
combination engine and steamer has
been demanded by the citizens since
the extension Of the District water
service A motor hose wagon will be
INSTALLED If Congress provides the
funds requested. 2he truck company at
the Heights will be continued in
service for the protection of the Gov
eminent Hospital for the Insane.
Tho police have their annual prob
lem OF roller-skatinR or the sidewalks
to deal with again. ard in the face of
protests from homes where illness
exists ana acting on other complaints,
they are endcavoring tc suppress the
sport.
George Fowler. Of Congress Heights,
toddy returned to the theological SEM
mary at Pennington, \. J.. to resume
his studies for the Methodist ministry.
The Ladies' Guild of the Esther Me-
mortal Protestant Episcopal Church,
in Congress Heights, went to the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Grimes,
in Bellevue, D. c., for an all-day ses-
sion on Monday. The Rev. and Mrs.
Charles Sontag accompanied them.
The fall session of Anacostia Council,
No 16, Junior Order of United American
Mechanics held last night in the Ana
costa Masonic Hall. was marked by
the initiation of three candidates. Leb-
anon Griffith, the councillor, presided.
Miss Julia Hardy, of st. Elizabeth's
office force, is at Dickinsons. Nd. visit
ing Mrs. Alice Oxley, her sister.
Miss Maggie Garden has returned to
her residence in Minnesota avenue, fol-
lowing a stay OF several weeks in At
lantic City.
Mrs. Laura Anderson. of 1919 Good
Hope road, who has been visiting in
Nokesville. Va, with Miss Laura An
derson, her daughter. has returned.