Evening star., 1918-06-23
CITY BRIEFS.

At meeting of the Writers'
League of Washington Friday even
ing in the Public Library 1t was de-
cided to hold monthly social meetings
through the summer months. Regu-
lar meetings will he resumed in Oc-
tober. A movement will be carried
out at that time to nationalize the
organization. At the meeting Friday
a paper entitled The Rocky Road to
Dublin" was read by c. p. Karr. and
WHITTIER Doth 1t Lead?"
Walter w. Paige will lead a party
Of wanderlusters on a five-mile walk
pm. The route taken will be through
the woods east of the lake to the
railroad trestle and along Rock creek
to Gormley's dairy farm and by coun-
schedule covering every hike through
to that of September % has been ar
ranged and will be distributed to
those who take part in roday's walk.
Plans are being made to have the
Arts Club carnival and concert for
the benefit of the Red Cross fund,
to be given June 25 at the club house,
2017 / street, 4 picturesque event. At
tendants at the bazaar, the afternoon
feature Of the carnival. and guests as
well will be in fancy costume. The
evening event will be a costume fes-
tival On the evening concert pro-
gram are number of noveltieS.
The last of this seasons community
singing evenings at Takoma Park
will be held tomorrow in the grounds
adjoining the Presbyterian church on
Maple avenue. The soloists will be
Miss Vanlouven and Mrs. Stuhler, and
Mrs. e. v. Wilcox, of the Washington
Drama League, will give a war read
ing. A silver collection will be taken
for the War Relief Wool Fund Of
7 1akoma Park.
This morning at Rock Greek Epis-
copal Church (old ST. Paurs) the
vested double quartet choir. under the
organist, William Hulme Taylor, will
render "Te Deum in F." by Schilling:
''Jubilate in F." by same composer.
and anthem by Ambrose, entitled 20
Come to Ny Heart.'.s
Scenes from the war zone are to be
described by William g. Shepherd.
war correspondent, when he delivers
an address before the Y. w; c: A.
nue. Presbyterian Church. The meet
ing is to be held under the auspices
Of the Business Women's Council, the
largest club OF the Y. w. c. A. in this
city. In addition to Mr.. Shepherds
tba, rs to
.
Of the council. is to preside. The
meeting, which is to begin at Z
o'clock. is to be preceded by supper.
and Tuesday evenings at 14th and
Kennedy streets northwest for the
benefit of the destitute children Of the
allied countries. Music will be fur
nished by the Camp Meigs band to-
morrow evening. while the community
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The last community singing evening
at Takoma Park, Md. will take place
tomorrow evening at o'clock on the
lawn of the Takoma Presbyterian
Church, Maple avenue, weather per-
mittinE. In the event of inclement
weather the exercises will be held in
the auditorium of the church. Tho
soloists of the evening will be Miss
Won Luben and Mrs. c.. F. Stuehler,
while Mrs. e. v. Wilcox will give a
patriotic recitation.
The Warrington Rife Club team
won the annual divisional team match
in the first day Of the annual National
Rifle Association tourney on the Navy
with a score Of ! 1,533 out of a possible
1000. Members Of the winning team
are Corbett, Morris. r. c. Stokes, VIM
ter, Wetherill, Cornwell. Robertson
and McGharrity.
Eight little girls OF the neighbor-
hood have turned over to the Red
Cross ST. the proceeds OF a xaude-
vile entertainment they gave Thurs
day evening at 1873 Euclid street.
They will hold other entertainments
for the benefit of the Red Cross this
summer.
While ON the farm of Charles
Thompson. Brookland, yesterday.
Archibald Burgess, ten years old. 1893
Perry street northeast, was bitten by
a dog on leg and hand. A physician
who attended him said he was not Sc
riously wounded. The dog was taken
to the pound.
Frank l.. Daley. 2fO8 F street. was
bitten on the left leg by a dog while
in the yard at 2140 ID street about 8
o'clock last night. The slight wound
was dressed at Emergency Hospital.