The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-18
AMONG THE WORKERS.

Rev. @. S. warburton will assist DR.. Hyde in the
services at Mayfower Congregational Church tomor-
morning.
Rev. J. P. Cowan will preach on "Presbyterianism
in the United States at the United Presbyterian
Church tomorrow morning.
The Abundant Entrance" will be the subject of
Rev. Reuben Jeferys discourse at the First Baptist
Church tomorrow morning.
Rev. E. =. Gantz will preach tomorrow morning on
the subject Omitted Effort" and in the evening his
theme will be Gods Invitation Refused"
DR.. Gilbert, pastor of Meridianstreet church, will
exchange pulpits Sunday morning with Rev. A. W.
Lamport, of Centralavenue M. E. Church.
DR.. Gilbert of Meridan-street NJ. E. Church. has
recently received several written inquiries the SUBJ
ject of religion with requests for special dscourses
One of these bears the signature of well known bust
man of skeptic tendencies. Three of them are
anonymous Nearly all indicate that the writers have
been influenced by the liberalism of New England the.
ology leading them to false ideas and much perpex-
ity. With view to assist all these persons most of
whom strangers. and at the same time give a
clearer and fuller statement of orthodoxy that shall
be helpful to all alike, DR.. Gilbert will speak to-mor.
row night in his own pulpit, on 1.-THE Old Religion
What Is 1t? Whence Came IT. What Is 1t Good For?
Shall We Give 1t Upl' After the DISCOURSE should
time permit, he will answer questions, submitting to
be freely catechised by all present These questions
may be oral or written and they may pertain, not
only to the subject of the evenings sermon but also
to any matter connected with religion. And ALL
without regard to their religious opinions will be
permitted to take part in this way provided only that
due respect is had for the OCCASION Dr. Gilbert be-
heves that many fail to embrace a religions life and
others make very sorry work in it. because of
opinions-that in the church and out of the
church there is general misconcepton of what the
church really does hold vital and essential And he
hopes, to some extent to clear away the msts
A social. entirely original in every particular. was
given by the ladies of Memorial Church last night,
and laughter continued from beginning to end. It
decided to give four free socals during the year
The first, several weeks ago, given by the men,
and was Sailed the ''old mems" social. They wore
linen busters and had Il kazoo band. The one last
night the "old wo1nen's' social, and the pro-
gramme was kept secret until the last The motto
land He took one of his ribs" The uniform
consisted of black dresses with white stripe down
each side. White kerchefs folded about the
shoulders and gray wigs, old ladies' caps and specta-
cles completed it. The center of the room was
kept open by orangecolored ribbons being
tied from pillar to pillar, and inside
they gave drill For swords they had long beef
ribs, tied with orange ribbons. Mrs. T. F. McCrea
was the captain, and Mrs. H. A. Edison first heuten-
ant and they had gold epaulettes and orange bow
on the cap The calls ridiculous, ribs" being
used instead of 'arrns" Then came the sack drill
tactics with sacks being done. Mrs. Edison made a
speech relative to the entertainment which was full
of clever remarks. recitation given by eleven
of the company 'The House that Jack Built. I"
The drum corps were Mrs. Moore. Mrs Baldwin and
Miss Mcdowell After the drill Miss Fannie Carlton
sang two numbers, and Miss Luna Loomis recited a
selection on "Womans Rights" The whole was
thoroughly enjoyable and refreshments served.
The only decorations were ribs suspended from the
chandeliers. The next social will be given by the old
maids, when entirely features will be introduced