Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-23

whenever you see hopeless pessimist he
is not a Puritan; neither is Puritan q
doubter about the future of the human
race or the destiny of free institutions. He
was not a man who sought to free himself
of the responsibilities Of life, but one who
was willing to bear an equal part in the
government of our common country and
the protection Of our common interests.
Gen. J. c. Black of Illinois was then in
troduced by the president as "a son-in-law
of the Pilgrims. The general paid a glow
achievements Of its sons and daughters. He
said that all his experiences in New Eng
land had been since he had arrived at
manhood. The funearel ideas which he had
formed from some descriptions of the
stern and rock-bound coast" were speedily
dtspeiled when, after crossing the Hudson,
his eyes Toasted upon the glories Of SUM-
shine. valleys and hills, such as he had
never seen elsewhere. He found every re-
gton thick with beautiful homes, churches
and schools. He saw the natural advan-
tages converted to the use of the thrifty
owners and everywhere were the eloquent
monuments which enterprise and industry
had reared. Here" concluded he, were
to be found the types of all that is great
In civilization"
A bass solo, 1.-The Shippers Of st. Ives"
by Mr.. Eiphonzo Youngs, jr, concluded the
program, and after the benediction by the
Rev. Or. Newman, a most successful and
enjoyable event was brought to a close.
The quartet which sang SO effectively dur
ing the evening was composed of Miss Cora
Boyd. soprano; Miss Florence McNelly. con-
tralto; Mr.. d. g. Miller, tenor. and Mr. Ell
phonzo Youngs, tr., bass. DIR. ]. w. Bischoff
acted as accompanist.
About the Tables.
The members Of the club and guests pres
ent were as follows: Justice and Mrs. Brew
er, Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson, Sem
ator and Mrs. Hawley Justice and Mrs
Harlan, Gen. and Mrs. Black. Judge and
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Ravens, G. A. L. Merrifeid, Miss Merrifield,
Rev. Mr.. EgglestOn. Mr.. J. F. Johnson, Rev.
Harry johnson, Rev. B. NJ Seymour, W. H.
Hart, Prof. and Mrs. A. N. Skinner, Col.
Weston Flint, Gen. Balloch, Rev. Mr..
Brown, Rev. and Mrs. G. j. Jones' Geo. c.
Maynard. Rev. and Mrs. Isaac Clark, Judge
C-owell Mr.. I. F. Greene. Miss Greene Mr.
en- M d. r hayly NJ Tyler Mrs: Hunting;
MRS: y: II. Reed. Mr.. Mark Hopkins, Miss
L. r. Hopkins, ]. A. Macauley, Mrs. and
Miss Robinson, E. D. Harrington. Rev. Mr.
ana MS. Bradford, Rev. and Mrs. E. A.
johnson. Miss Fulton, Mr.. and Mrs H. X
Fulton, Rankin Johnson, Loving johnson,
Leanor Johnson, DR.. and Mrs. j. Tabor
Johnson, Professor Cummings, Mrs. Cum
mgs, MISS Cummings. Professor ]. l.. Ewell,
Mrs J. l.. Ewell. Dr. and Mrs s. NJ. Newman
Mrs: Stone. Miss Flora johnson, Mr.. Paul
y. johnson. Miss Whitcomb, Miss Bowen,
MT Fraser, Mrs. Fraser. Professor j. W.
CuiSAcriHS, MISS Cnlckerlng, Mr.. John b.
Sleman, jr.; Mr.. Barber, Mr. F. c. Squires
Mrs. F. {. Squires, Rev. C. H. Small, Mr..
Topham, Mr.. H. NJ. Kingsley, Mrs. H. NJ.
kingsley, Mrs Buck, Miss Buck Miss
Mann, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Duncklee, Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred Wood, Mrs E. Young,
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. Ross Fishburn, Mr. and
Mrs J. B. Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Tweedale.
The Congregational Club was ORGANIZED in
the fall OF 1892. Its object is to create a
more perfect acquaintance between MEM
bers of the Congregational churches of the
city and to promote the interests Of Congre-
gationalism.
The officers are as follows: President, Mr..
Justice Brewer; vice presidents, Rev. s. NJ
Newman. DID,. Pres. ]. E. Rankin, DID,,
Gen Ellis Spear; secretary, G. A. L. Mer-
riheld; treasurer, Alfred Wood; executive
committee, the above-named officers and
Rev. s. N. Brown, B. P. Entrikin, Howard
Blanchard.
Outlook COMMITTEES: Rev. B. N Seymour.
Professor j. w. Chickering, B. p Davis, l..
H. Latham. Rev. j. X. Mason, DID,
Nominating committees: Professor J. L.
Ewell, Maj. F. L. Campbell, Rev E. T.
Root, Rev. E. A. johnson, C. w. Chapel.
Reception committee: Rev. NJ. r. Fish
burn. ]. w. Somerville, f. c. Jones, A. p.
Eastman, c. r. Houghton. Professor Isaac
Clark. E. d. Farnham.
Committee Of arrangements: Mr. Justice
Brewer. chairman; q. A. L. Merrifeld AL
fred Wood, b. p. Davis, ]. B. johnson, Rev.
Nj. Ross Fishburn.