Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-06
A PRESBYTERIAN DINNER.
An Enjoyable Gathering at the National
Rifles Hall Last Night.

pleasant social event was enjoyed last even
ing at the Rifles armory by large number OF
the Presbyterians of the District 1t was a
Presbyterian reunion and the few who hap
peDed to stray in from other folds found that
the PresbyterIans knew how to enjoy them
selves. All the Presbyterian churches in the
city were represented by the pastors as well as
number Of the members. and as the guests
assembled in the large hall upstairs, with its
polished floor rejecting the brilliant light,
there was a suggestion in the scene Of some
fashionable assemblage OF the worldly. Even
ing dress was quite general, and besides the
orchestra in rendering the program, for which
of course the clerical members of the commit
tee Of arrangements assumed no responsibility
entertained the company with quite a selection
OF the latest and most fashionable dance
music. The gathering was held under
the auspices of the Presbyterian Ali
ance. An organization composed Of
the Presbyterinns of the District associated to-
gether, az DR.. Bartlett expressed it, for the
purpose OF building new churches in the Dis
trict, helping the feeble churches and strength
enIng generally the weak places. After the
company lad laid aside their wraps and bats
they mingled socially III the large hall and then,
upon the invitation of DR.. Hamlin. who, in con-
nection with Rev. Mr.. WynkOop and Mr.. Chas.
Il. Bailey, had charge of the arrangements,
they proceeded to the lower hall where the
banquet tables were spread.
The BANQUET HALL
Covers were laid for about 500 aud that num-
Der of knives and forks were soon busily en-
gagged in dispatching the bill of fare provided
for the occasion. The soup, however. was pre-
ceded BY grace. which was said by Rev. Dr.
Scott. -Four long tables ran the length of the
hall, and around these the guests we're assem-
bled Across the upper end of the hall WAS To-
Gated another long table, where the notables,
If there were such IN company made up of so
many distinguished and prominent citizens
we're seated Rev. Dr. Bartlett who presided
had on his right hand Justice Harlan. At this
table were seated Senator Frye. Senator Gull
l0m, ex-Justice Strong. Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury Batcheler, Assistant Attorney
General Shields, Commissioner Douglass and
Others. nearly all of whom, the case
with the entire company. were accompanied by
their wives. There was chatter OF dishes and
n hum OF voices which continued from the soup
to the coffee, and then DIR. Bartlett. with the
assistance OF DIR. HamlIn, succeeded IN check
ing the orchestra, which had followed the COM
pany down stairs.
THE SPEECHES.
When silence was secured DR.. Bartlett made
a felicltous little speech. He commended the
company for their devotion TO the duty of the
hour, which had not slackeEed. although the
intervals between the courses were somewhat
prolonged, and referred i'll this connection to
the perseverance of the saints which is re-
garded as a Presbyteria characteristic. After
speaking briefly of the purposes IF the Pres
byterlan Alliance he introduced Justice Har-
Ian. who spoke OF the advantages of co-opera-
ton in Carrying on religious work. He re-
ferred 20 the important place which the Pres
byterlan Church occupied in the history of the
country, and SAID that like. the system of gov
eminent in this country. the form of govern
ment OF the Presbyterian Church was designed
TO protect and maintain the individual rights OF
each member. however humble.
Senator FRYE, the next speaker. announced,
TO the great amusement of his hearers that he
was COngregationalst. and he wanted to as
sure Justice Harlan that the form of govern
ment OF his church was the purest form of re-
publican government in the world He spoke
of the New York Avenue Church where ne at
tended services twice each Sabbath. as he as
sured his hearers. and was promptly corrobo-
rated by the pastor. DR.. Bartlett. an exam
pie OF what cOuld be accomplished by united.
enthusiastic effort In religious work. He paid
glowing tribute to the progress made by
Christianity and said that the lives OF noble
Christian men and women were the evidences
OF the vital power OF the Christian religion.
plea for healthy. active Christian lives as
distinguished from the religion of dyspepsia
and 'plous paralysis. was made by Assistant
Attorney General Shields. He emphasized the
importance of sound bodies and sound diges-
ton IN carrying on religious work, and said
that Christian life ought 70 be cheerful.
happy one.
The last speaker was Commissioner Doug
lass. who excused himself from making a
lengthy address owing to the lateness of the
hour. He. however. made very felicitous
speech. There were several others who
we're down for speeches. but they were not
called upon, as DR.. Bartlett explained. because
the hour was late. after singing the doxology
DIR. Hamlln pronounced the benedictiou and
the social reunion of the Presbyterians o: the
District was brought &c close.
GUESTS PRESENT.
Among those present were John W. Thomp-
son. Miss Thompson. Mrs. Ross Thompson. Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. L. Foster, ex-Gov. and Mrs
Ordway, Capt and Mrs. Lusk. Mr. and Mrs
John ". Foster. Judge Schoonmaker. Mr. and
Mrs. {. b. Jewell, ex-CiOy. and Mrs II. H.
Wells. Oetayius Knight, F. l.. Moore. Mr. and
Mrs. Il. n. Warner. MIR. Chas. +. Bradley. Mrs
Bradley, Judge VIM Strong. the Misses Strong
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Halford. Rev. and Mrs j.
i. Kelley, Mr.. and Mrs. &. Il. Pearson VIM
Ballentyne. Charles Lyman. Mr. and Mrs Geo
Z. Gorham. 4. 4. Quaiffe. Mr.. and Mrs. d. ~
Mcknight. John RIdout Rev. Dr. Bittiuger
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas L. Bailey, h. J. Frost Mr.
aud Mrs. John T. Wight. Prof. and Mrs
Boardman of Chicago. Joseph Tysowski Rev.
Dir. Van WICK. c. II. Carr ington. Rev. John
Dudley, Edward Graves. Mr.. and Mrs. ". T.
Bryan. Rev. Il. +. Bittinger Rev. Geo. U.
Little. Rev. Chas. L. Ramsdeli. Rev Mr. and
Mrs. Hershey, Sir. Israel kimDal. W H. War
man, Rev. Mr.. Miller. Frank McCIelland
Clarence McCleiiand and RALPH Baldwin.