Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-22
ANACOSTIA.


PRESENTATION OF COMMUNION SERVICE.
The quarterly communion service of Camp
bell African NJ. E. Church of Hllsdale was held
yesterday forenoon. 1t was the occasion of a
great outpour Of people and the capacity of the
building has rarely been SO taxed. Bishop
John NJ. Brown, DID,, Del, from Washing
ton, preached a practical sermon from
Corinthians. Let all things be done in order"
Assisted by Rev. DR.. L. Jesse Peck, jr.. he COO
Quoted the communion ceremonies. There
were seventy-elgnt communicates. Strong in
terest centered in the presentation of a COM
munion service of silver. 1t was n gift from
Mr.. J. C. Wright of Metropolitan African NJ. Z.
Church OF Washington. 1t comprised a wine
reservoir, two gold-lined chalices. baptismal
bowl, two plates, an ice pitcher and a quantity
carved and richly inlaid oak table. Two
pitchers and two glasses were added to the set
for use at love feasts. The donor made the
presentation and Pastor Peck replied. Music
was furnished under the leadership of Prof.
John Loudon. Mrs. Eliza Veins oficiated
as accompanist. Rev. Mr.. Dale OF New Orleans
filed the pulpit in the evening.
OTHER RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Yesterday afternoon Rev. F. J. C. Moran of
the Episcopal Church and archdeacon of An
napolis, Nd, preached at Pioneer Institute.
Hillsdale. The use of the hall had been
granted by the Pioneer Sunday school, through
its superintendent, Solomon G. Brown.
Through courtesy Of this organization Episco-
pal service will hereafter be regularly observed,
though at an hour which will not conflict with
the workings OF the school Rev. W. g. Daven-
port, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of
Anacostia, will have charge.
Last night at Masonic Hall Rev. Mr.. Moran
preached q special sermon to men. No
greater number of ladies we're ever in Masonic
Hall Mt single sitting. 1t was an earnest dis
course brimful Of advice SO good that men are
usually too old to take it before old enough to
appreciate it. PrecentOr Charles +. Roberts
sang the solo. Art Thou Weary; Art Thou
LanguidY' Many strangers were present
NOTES.
Mrs. NJ Roberts of Hiiisdale gave a dinner to
Bishop Brown, Rev. DIR. Peck, Rev. Silas
French, Rev. Mr.. McEady and Rev. Mr.. Dale.
The funeral Of Mrs. Martha Murray took
place yesterday from Hillsdale Colored NJ. E.
station. Rev. James Peyton officiated. Inter.
ment was at Hillsdale cemetery.
Misses Annie and Carrie Lowe Of ForestyiIle
Nd, are guests of Miss Mary Dorsey.
Col. James II. Dony, commander of John A.
Logan Post, No. Is, Department Of the Poto-
mac. G. A. r., is in receip: from Stone Post oil
a resolution of thanks for having attended the
funeral Of their cOmrade, Mr.. Barnes.
Patriotic decorations are lavish on the resi-.
dences of ". G. Dorsey and c. F. Watson. and
the business places of ]. X. Dawson, TIE. Rear
don, John S. Hayes. C. H. Weiss, Henry W.
folsom Thomas Gray, Joseph Miller and Ed
ward V. Stephenson.
The Epworth League met last night under the
leadership Of Vice President Herbert F. L.
Allen.
Or. WV. Godding and wife are in New York.
The funeral Of Mr.. James Hogan took place
this morning from Saint Teresa's Church.
The Independent Scripture Critics convened
yesterday afternoon at the Jackson street resi-
dence Of Capt. David T. N. Sioux.