Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-03
BROOkLAND.

Yesterday, the first Sunday In Advent and
the first day of the Protestant Episcopal
Church year, was one long to be remember
ed In the history of ST. Clements, the infant
mission of ancient Rock Creek Church.
Rev. ]. T. Grove, the rector, conducted the
services and preached a most appropriate
sermon from the 18th verse of the 10th
chapter of Paul's epistle to the Romans,
The day Is at hand" The choir which
has been augmented by the sweet voice of
Miss Elsie Snyder and by a number of the
children Of the Sunday school, rendered the
responses effectively, and a solo number.
Just as Am" was sung with much power
and pathos by Miss Sidney Small. At the
conclusion of the church services the con-
gregation was invited to remain and take
into consideration the acceptance of lot,
which had been kindly rendered as a gift to
the mission for the erection Of a place of
worship by Major and Mrs. Green Clay
Goodloe. Mr.. w. z. Armstrong, in behalf Of
the members of st. Clements, read series
of resolutions gratefully acknowledging and
accepting the gift, and presenting thanks to
Mrs. Goodloe, who was present, and replied
In a few fitting words. The lot is lot 2 in
block Is, occupying a beautiful and COM
handing situation on Concord street near
18th. Steps were taken to Immediately
commence the erection of church, and
building committee appointed, of which
Rev. J. r. Grove is chairman; Rev. DR..
Buck, chairman ex-ofiicio; the other mem
bers are Mr.. J. II. Small, Mr.. Baldwin of
lexington. DR.. II. J. Penrcd, Mr.. Arm
strong. Mrs. Goodloe. Mrs. Jere johnson,
Mrs. Burr. Mrs. Gaines, Mrs. Daniels, Mrs.
Stalee, Miss Snyder, Miss Mamie Small
and Miss Baldwin; the ladies TO be especial
ly consulted in regard to Interior decora-
ton of the edifice. In the afternoon Rev.
Mr.. Grove held services at Langdon, q re-
quest having been forwarded to Bishop
Paret for the formation of ar Episcopal
congregation in that suburb.
Miss Anna Lynch celebrated her birthday
anniversary on Saturday afternoon by en-
tertaining merry party of her young
friends at luncheon. Covers were laid for
twelve, and those present were the Misses
Rosamond. Stickney, Bessie Dawes and
Pearl Potter Of Washington, Edith Marean
of lexington, Cloe West, Eva Fisher An
nette Etz. Ruth Marean. Lucy Lynch, Bes-
sic Lynch and Mrs. c. G, Lynch. Music and
recltations provided some Of the amuse-
ments. ard all had a most enjoyable time.
Miss Lynch received many beautiful SOU
venirs of the pleasant occasion.
The ladies of st. Anthonys Catholic
Church are highly elated with the financial
success of their Thanksgiving entertain
ments, having realized about $500 for their
building fund. Miss Edith Magee was the
winner of the handsome cake which was
to be obtained by guessing the quantity of
beans in Jar. A creditable banjo and
guitar performance by Mr.. John Horstkamp
OF Brookiand and Mr.. John Rosa of Wash
ir gtbn was inadvertently omitted in the
mention of the evenings amusements.
Communion service was held by the
BrOOkIdnd NJ f. congregation last evening.
1t is feared that Illness in the family of
Presiding Elder L. Il. Wilson will retard
the erection of the Brookland NJ. Z. Church
The building committee have plans ready
to submit to the next conference, to be held
at Langdon, but this cannot be held until
Mr.. Wilson can attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton r. Crandall were the
recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Il.
Padgett of Providence street.
The Ladies' Guild of St. Clements Mis-
sion will meet with Mrs. Norton tomorrow.