Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-12-13
Calvary Baptist Church.

WARN WELCOME TO THE NEW PASTOR.
AT the reception at the Cavalry Baptist church,
corner of Sth and H Streets to the newly in
stalled pastor, Rev. S. H. Greene, last evening,
the congregation was present in force
and large number of invited guests, among
whom were ministers and members OF other de-
nominations. Among the 600 persons present
were HonorableS MeSsrs. Shellenbarger, OF Penn
sylvania, Joyce, Vermont, Wait, Connecticut,
Revs. Drs. Wilson, Lanahan, Sunderland. Par
ker, Cole, Cuthbert Kelly and others, eX-MayOr
Emery, j. c. Hardness. Gen. Whittlesey, W. j.
Libby, Capt. Ross Browne, r. Ball and Others
The lecture-room was beautifully decorated,
scriptural texts being prominent upon the wall,
and stands Of flowers growing and CUT being set
In different parts OF the ROOM Rev. Mr.. Greene
being very cordial, particularly on the part OF
the ministers present. After this reception the
formal exercises were commenced at Sk O'Clock.
Under the direction OF Professor Ayers quart
cite was rendered. Mr.. Henry Beard, on behalf
OF the congregation, welcomed the pastor in a
short address. and was followed by Mr.. VIM.
Stickney. on behalf of the Sunday school, and
Mr.. J. II. Olcott Of the Calvary League, the
latter presenting a beautiful floral Offering in
which were the words ''GOd Speed Miss Kid
well and MIR. Henderson followed in duet and
ministry, and DIR. sunderland, on the part Of
the ministers generally, welcomed the new
pastor. The pastor in feeling address re-
After more music, Miss kidwell singing solo,
this part OF the exercises was brought to close
by Rev. DR.. c. c. Meador pronouncing the bene-
Joyed promenading to Donch's music, partaking
OF refreshments, &C. Tonight the Sunday
school will tender reception to the new pastor.
BUILDING AssoCIATIoNs.-At the 1l6th regular
monthly meeting of the Franklin Cooperative
Building Association, four shares were redeemed
at $4,000 each, total 81 ,6s2.44.
At the Esd regular monthly meeting of the
Jefferson Cooperative Building Association.
$1,000 was advanced at an average premium OF
50 per cent, and ten shares were redeemed at
flS911 each, total 81 ,S9i.l0
At the 51st regular monthly meeting Of the
Arlington Cooperative Building Association,
s. COO was advanced at an average premium oi
So per cent. and three shares were redeemed al
sl41.l6 each, total S441.4S.
Tho Madison Building Association last night
elected James l. Barbour, president; c. c. Dun
canson, vice-president; n. b. Larner, treasurer
John Z. Thompson, secretary, and Geo. j. John
son: ii. c. Espey, W. W. Davis, James Loan and
Morell Marean, board of directors.
The JACKSON DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION met a,
Berk's Han last night About thirty members
We're present. MeSSrS j. 7. jenkins, VIVA. H.
Rose, John b. Stevenson, James Burgers Sam
uel +. Shreeves, We're nominated for member
ship and elected. The president, Mr.. j. E. Nor
ris, said he wanted the name of VIM. Dickson
put on the rolls also, and 1t was put on Presi
dent Norris stated that he had called the meet
cause he had been requested to make some ar
rangements for the proper celebration OF the
anniversary OF the battle Of New Orleans. Mr.
Norris then rendered his resignation as presi
voted to lay the resignation on the table OF
motion of DR.. Culver, committee Of five K
Was for the sesors
G. Sanderson, Charles Walter, j. w. Stewart
c. E Frazier. A finance committee to secur
der R6pert Ball Josepg %a@n James soaR
VIM. Dickson, W. p. Bell and 6. E. Kirk, wa
then appointed to report at the next meeting.
A BOTTLE OF DIR. Bulls cough syrup viii ofte,
save large doctor bills Price Is cents.