Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-16
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Mt. Zion Church Receives Many New
Members.

Great interest was centered in the meeting
at the Mt. Zion Church on Sunday evening
125 persons having signified their intention
| of becoming members Of the church on that
occasion. There We're 1859 people attracted
by the event. The female candidates were
attired in pure white, while the males Wore
conventional black, with white rosettes
The procession of the candidates was led
by the pastor, Rev. Henry Carroll, and the
official members of the church, all bearing
sheaves. while the congregation, led by the
choir. sang appropriate hymns and waved
their handkerchief. The scene was one of
feeling and pretty to look upon. Religious
enthusiasm waxed warm. After the candi-
dates hal been received, Mr.. Henry Bowles
spoke on The Importance of Attending
Glass Meetings and the Benefits Accruing
Therefrom.' THE Relations of the Sab
bath School to the Church, and the Duty of
the Church to the School, was the subject
of stirring address by Rev. II. :. Parrott
MIR. John Berry spoke on The Work OF the
Epworth League and the Duty OF Its Mem
bers," and MIR. James l.. Turner spoke ably
on What Can Be Done by the Church to
Encourage Its Young Members" Rev.
Henry Carroll of the Mt. Zion Church
preached special sermon TO the young
people on Sunday morning.
Winters Charity.
The Georgetown subdivision OF the Asso-
ciated Charities will hold their first meet
ing early in November, when steps will be
taken to care for the towns poor. 1t is
understood that this branch will work on
more independent basis this year, that is,
cut loose as much as possible from the head
office in Washington. 1t may be that
meeting of the Associated Charities will be
held earlier than November should the
weather become severe and any number of
persons become distressed.
Notes.
At the annual visitation Of the grand
master of the District and his stan to Poto.
mac Lodge, No. 3, F. A. A. NJ, last night
the Rev. j. b. Suit, pastor of the Dunn
barton Street Church, and past grand
chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Maryland,
delivered the Usual address to the assembled
Masons. 1t was an able and powerful
speech, evoking applause almost at every
period
Driscoll, Tie famous tennis pl4yer of the
Pacific slope, was in town on Sunday 10
play Mast, the champion of Georgetown
College, but owing to the condition of the
courts the game had TO be called of, and
Driscol went ON to New York where he
took the steamer today for the continent
On the 9th az side.
Contractor Killeen yesterday went to work
on that much discussed Prospect street ex-
tension.
Oliver Merson ard David Merson en-
gagged In an assault Saturday night making
Luther Ward their victim. Luther caIIoS
the police TO his assistance.
At III o'clock ON Saturday night fire bro,xe
cut in the residence OF Joseph Sommers
1876 Jefferson street. Ii was i,scovere5 a.
time, though, to prevent serious damage
only about S15 loss was entailed The
names started through the igniting of ben
zine in bed room.
The prayer of the TenIeytowners has
been heard. and on November l the free
letter delivery system will be established.
one carrier viii be provided for the town
anu boxes VIII be put up along the roads
at convenient intervals
MISS Blanche Birch. daughter Of Mr.
Chas i. Birch of 3lst street, lis ILL.,