Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-25
IN THB CHURCHES,
NEWS ITEMS OF INTEREST TO TIE CLERGY
AND LAlfY.
Outings Of Different Religious Organizations
Theme for Sabbath Discoursss-Spscial
SsViCes 10 be Held Tomorrow,

A very successful lawn fete was given
at the Bridge Park, on the Island,
Thursday evening, under the auspices
OF the First Baptist Church. The illu-
rnlnations, consisting of japanese Ian
terms, produced pleasing effect.
Throughout the evening" refreshments
were served by a committee OF ladies,
and the throng of persons present spent
a delightful evening. The proceeds go
toward the Baptist mission fund.
The Epworth League OF the North
Street NJ. e. Church, which, from very
modest beginning, has become one Of
the mos: influential church organiZa-
tions 10 the city, has decided to request
the State Conference of the NJ. Z. church
10 permit the pastor of the North Street
Church TO remain another year. Rev.
johnson has manifested great deal OF
interest in the organization, and is en-
Titled to most OF the credit for its sue
cess.
Miss Flora Timmons, OF Roney's
Point, is superintendiug silver medal
contest, to begin next Wednesday even
ing. August 29th. at the United Presby-
terrain church at Roney's point. a class
of ten contestants have been well
trained for the contest. The exercises
will be interspersed with music. The
Judges have been invited from Wheel
Ing.
Rev. Will Chalfant, formerly Of Mar
tins Ferry, who has been engaged In
missionary work in China, will deliver
lecture tomorrow evening at the
Presbyterian Church In Bridgeport.
Rev. Mr.. Chaliant is close observer
and deep student. His talk promises
10 be very interesting.
Owing to the absence of Rev. Trey,
pastor Of the First Baptist church, cor
ner Twelfth and Byron streets, Rev.
John S. Stump, OF ParkerSburg, will
preach al 1890 a. N. and D. N. Rev.
Trey will occupy his pulpit as usual
September I'd.
The lawn fete at the residence of Mr..
Joseph Freeze, on South Wood street
Thursday evening was very successful
affair. Ii was given by the y. p. 5. G.
E.. OF the Third Presbyterian church
and neat sum was realized.
Rev. w. H. Hayden may not return
from the Huntington Missionary Con
vention In time TO conduct services az
tue Fret Christian Church tomorrow
morning. If he does not return com
munion services will be held.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Christian Church, gave very enjoyable
outing yesterday at Wheeling Park.
The ladies and their friends went out
in the morning, carrying baskets filed
with provisions.
Efforts are being made TO retain near
ly all the NJ. L. ministers ia this city
for another year. 1t is not thought that
many changes will be made by the Con-
terence. which meets in Charleston Sep
TENDER 18th.
David Evangel," Professor D. w
Brewer, will preach in Odd Fellows
Hall, corner Twelfth and Chapline
streets, at $3.50 Sunday afternoon. All
men and their families welcome.
Rev. Father Moye, of st. Joseph's
Cathedral, left yesterday morning for
Weston, 20 remain about three weeks.
While there he will assist Rev. Father
Tracy in conducting mission.
The Junior Christian Endeavorers OF
the Third Presbyterian Church will
give an outing next Tuesday, at a quiet
shady grove up Caldwell's run. They
will go out in large wagons.
Rev. L. D. Roberts, who has been alb
;ent from the city on account OF IL.
health, will conduct the usual services
al the Wesley Nj. E. Church tomorrow.
The Christian Eadeavor Society OF
the English Lutheran Church enjoyed
an outing yesterday at Goshorn's grove,
opposite Greenwood.
The Ladies Aid Society OF the Ben
wood NJ. e. Church will give a social
aud entertainment on Saturday evening
Lext.
Rev. c. NJ. Afford will preach at the
morning aud evening services at the
Third Presbyterian church tomorrow.
Ri. Rev, Bishop Donahue has not yet
returned from his visit TO parishes In
the interior of the State.