Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-18
Calvary Baptist Church.


msnt OF 81. Ps.uIs Luthersn Church, eorRer
OF lIth and T. streets. There was quite g large
attendance Of the membership. The meeting
was opened by Rev. Mr.. Hewlett, pastor o.
the congT sss;ion, assisted by Rev. Ur A. ID.
Gillette. of the 18th street Church-.he fermer
reading the cath chapter of Isaiah and oiner
appropriate selections OF scripture.and the lat
ar. He wle,t stated that they had assembled
IN consequences of the great calamity which
bad eefaiien them as congregation, and he
reading letters Of sister churches, expressing
their sympathy. and tending the use Of their
houses of worship 70 the congregation. He
read letter from the list Presbyterian Church
(Dr. Sundsrland's) and stated that immedi-
stety after the service on Sunday, DIR Smith
and his ofhcary t4th Presbyterian Church)
visited him, and tenderes the sympa ny of the
Tse pastor OF Z street, DIR. GRAY, ana OF l3th
street tDr. Gillette). Baptist Churches, also
called with Their deacons, and presented letters
Church was rendered through Mr.. Pratt: Of
Wesly Chspel by DR.. Ames; OF 9th street
Methodist, Protestant by Rev. p. L. Reese;
OF Foundry by Rev. b. p. Brown; OF New
hork avenue Church through DIR. Guriey YER
Daily. letter OF sympathy was also recei we'd
from Wesley Chapel Mission, and Mrs Nc
Nail rendered the use OF Union League Hail.
Otaers had called 20 express their symps nv
and il was a comfort to know mat they had
of the city.
MT w N. SlIcKnry T0OvSQ the appointment of
q COMMITTEES TO draft appropriate resolutions
IN response 70 Zoe letter. read; which WAS
carried, and Messrs. Sticknev, Fenwick, and
hntehins were appointed. aud, on motion, the
DIR. Gillette stated that he and his committee
We're present. in order should they accept his
church, that the necessary arrangements could
be properly made. There were ba' SIN all
number present al the meeting in his church
on Sunday, when the resolutions had ossn
adopted, but he could say after sonversatian
deep sympathy felt for the congregation
Hon Amos Kendall remarked If there was
anything ontside OF religion which would give
mem eouTaEs' II was Up sympathy OF sister
did rot need encouragement They could
recoilect that only few years since thsy were
worshipping in small hall and it was pleas
ant to refer 70 those days when they were
united in one common purpose bat then they
were struggling little band Sad as il the
calamity, was not their condition now better
coursged, but thank @ cd for what he has done
for them as congregation, ana should take
courage and 60 forward each determined 70
edince. They have a considerabie amonnt of
ms uranee, and the site and walis-capital
which they had not four years since; and he
had no doubt but that the additional Amount
necessary can be raised, so that the work of
rebuilding can be commenced as soon as spring
opens. and pushed forward to com pietion He
did no. ieel discouraged, and wished 10 i'm
IT,
serving OF The sympathy expressed He Of
Tered the following resolutions, which were
adopted unanimously:
Resolree, Tha', with God o blessing, we will
proceed TO rebuild our beautiful temple or
worship. lately. consumed by fire, without any
material alteration therein.
Resoleed, That the trustees be instructed,
with all practicable dispatch, to collect and
invest IN United States securities the amelnt
of the Insurance on the property recently de.
stroyed, and make preparations for the CON-
n - m anf 0f ~
soon az The weather and other circumstances
will permit. Fl =
Resolrsd. That the trustees be instructed to
estimate the amount, addition TO the insur-
ance, which will be necessary to restore our
Oh urch edifice in its pristine beauty, and axe
measures to supply the deficiency.
Mr. Steknsy reported from the committee
the following, which were adopted unani-
mously: :.
Resot.ed. Thai the generous invitations Of
the yesiry Of DIR. Sunderlands Church. he
wesley Chapel, &c. accompanied by expires
sions of sympathy for US in our great bereave.
ment, and presented TO our pastor even before
the flames bad finished their work of destrue.
ton, have been received by ms with emoti
OF siLceIe gratitude and thankfulness ...r
Resotred, That we appreciate this practical
expression OF Christian affection and sympa
trative of The ,bsautifuI and sublime doctrine
OF our holy religion, which prompts Us as in
dividuais ana churches to ympathizs with
the afflicted, as well as to rejoice in another's
ResOlred, That a copy of these resolution. be
cent 10 each OF the above-named churches and
inserted in the papers represented by the re-
A debate here occurred as to the proprfety
OF increasing the size Of the edifice when il is
rebuilt and IL was suggested that an arrange.
ment might be made to spring an arch over the
alley; and IL was stated that the actual loss Of
the congregation over the amount of the insur.
an IL about S2StOO.
Mr.. Haynes said that Shiloh Church ION
Massachusetts avenue, between 9th and 18th
streets,) could be had for the use OF the con-
gregation until the church could be rebuilt
Mr. Sucsney said that he had an interview
with Mr.. Towles IN reference to using the
Shiloh On urch. and Mr.. T. had said he woaid
Lot rent the building TO the church, put would
rent II to Mr.. Kendall, who could use 1t as he
thought proper. He said that Shiloh congre-
CATION could not afford TO give them the use
of the house free, but they would leave the
amount Of rent to their generosity. They could
hold service there next Sunday.
Mr.. Johnson moved that Mr. Kendall be au.
ihorized 70 arrange with Mr.. Towles Tor the
occupancy OF the building; Adopted.
Ut Uiilette said he understood thar there
were no gas fixtures in Shiloh Church, and
vite the congregation to his church. This OF.
fer was accepted with thanks.
MT. Butts moved that q prayer meeting be
held this evening at the street Baptist
Church; which was agreed to.
The trustees were appointed building COM
mitiee, to which the pastor, Mr.. Hewlett, and
The trustees were authorized 10 have the gas
fxtures put mp In Shiloh.
MI. Stickney moved vote Of thanks 70 the
nrrmen, neigh bors. reporters, &c.
Mr.. Baird said that for some cause or other
the bell was not saved, which might have been
oore, and there appeared 70 be some misman.
asemest on the part Of the authorities.
MI Johnson said that by reference to the
report OF the proceedings Of the Aldermen on
the night before, the cause OF the firemen not
working as successfully as usual could be
seen.
Mr.. Fenvick spsxe Of the non action OF the
Councils. who would pass no appropriation
oiIls while the hose 70 project puolic and pri.
Vaie properly was out of order. He under
stood that the cause of the firenen leaving be
fore the fire was entirely out, was that all their
available hose had burst -" :
The vote OF thanks was adopted, and after a
notice had been given for the Sunday school
children, who were not familiar with the To-
eality Of Shiloh. TO meet At the Miller school.
house on next Sunday morning, the meeting
adjourned.
CHANGR.-The Real Estate Exchange of
X Vi. Hall has been moved from Louisiana
avenue To the corner Of 9TH and ID streets, the
old IntsHt9>acsr corner. This is another illus
tatIon OF the growth Of washington In 1903
Mr.. Hall began the real estate business. Real
estate was low. very little selling, and but lit
lie thought OF as q source OF Investment.
MI Halls example, his remarkable luck, has
sum ulated scores OF others to enter the field,
and the result has been an advance in ali
kinds OF property, and a rapid growth of i'm
proyements in all directions. The benefit of
i've real estate men are now conceded TO be of
inealeu able value 70 city. They call out
ana ceyelope all It's resources. Mr.. Hall COM
menceQ In little room, corner of eth and ID