Evening star., 1895-11-02

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Of the church by solemn high mass and a
sermon by Rev. Father o. 'Connell, s. j.
AS a result of the efforts of the band of
workers from the Central Union Mission
Va, some few weeks ago. the citizens of
that place have established what they call
the "Fauquier Union Mission" 1t is run on
practically the same plan as the mission in
this city, but. in addition, eonducts weekly
meetings at different p5tnts in the county
of Fauquier 1t has joihsd the Gospel Mis-
sion Alliance. and is under the superintend-
ence of Mr.. Brooke Of thfs city.
soon to have what will probably be one of
the finest vested choirs III this city. Prof. .Jno.
Porter Lawrence, the well-known musician
has been engaged as organist. and will have
full charge of the choir, and in a short
time it is expected that boy chorister
will be secured from distance whose
voice is highly commended. BY the first Of
next month it Is expected that the hand
some pipe organ ordered will be ready for
use, and in the meantime large reed Or
gan is being used.
President William B. Mathews of the
District Epworth League has concluded his
visits to the various chapters of the league
with the exception of two or three.
The exterior of Mt. Vernon Church has
been finished, with the exception Of paint
ing. Yesterday evening the Christian En-
deavor Society Of the church gave it's first
sc cial of the year. under the direction of
it's new social committee, Of which Miss
Jessie Davis is chairman.
A new chapter of the Epworth League.
ard affiliating with this district, was or
gar lied Monday evening at Oak View. ST.
Mary's county. The pastor of the church
is Rev. A. E. Spielman, and the chapter
numbers about twenty-five members. in
cluding both active and associate. In all
tbs, league now numbers twenty-nine chap
ters, and with the one at ST. PauIs, which
is to be established soon, Washington Dis
trict Epworth League will be composed of
s.kr ohnn
In response to an invitation from the
Mems Club of Gurley Memorial Church. the
pastor Of the church, Rev. ]. Russell Ver-
brycke. will preach special sermon before
that organization tomorrow evening.
At the Ninth Street Christian Church to-
morrow Evangelist w. H. Book of Clifton
Forge will assist Pastor Bagby in con-
Quoting the services. A large chorus choir
has been organized from among the young
people of the church.
Thursday evening the congregation of
the First Baptist Church held reunion
in the parlors of the church on the corner
of 10th and 0 streets northwest. Invi-
tations were sent to Baptists all over the
city and there was representative atten-
dance. The program was interesting, in
cluding calling Of the roll. a reading of
the covenant, and the announcement of
new scheme of organization. This latter
Is to facilitate the workings of the church
and provides for an organization based a
good deal on the committee idea.
The Central Union Mission will begin in
short time the work of extending the
heating facilities of the institution to the
sixth floor which contains the mems dor
mitories. 1t is the policy of the board
of directors to extend the heating plant
each year one floor. and this year will wit
ness the completion of the entire system.
There is already considerable demand for
help from the Door of the city and provs-
ions and clothing will lie thankfully re-
ceived at the mission building. on Louisi-
ana avenue. The relief committee will for
mally organize in few days and then a
systematic canvass will be started.
ST. Margaret'S Church Is to be dedicated
on Advent Sunday. at which time Bishop
Paret is expected to bej present. In re-
sponse to the call of the rector, Rev. Rich
ard H. Howell for furnishings for the
responded. and on the! day mentioned the
building will be entirely complete. both in
side and out. One lady has agreed to dec
crate the walls of the, chancel in appropri-
ate tints and another has ordered carved
oak credence table. Donations have also
been received of a beautiful silk veil and
burse. and also of brass cross for the
altar, while the carpeting of the floor has
practically been provided for. Contribu-
tions are coming in for the altar for which
a complete set of linen is already on hand
What is probably the most important gift
is a communion service of solid. silver
which is now being made in New York.
and which is the gift of parishioner. The
brass altar rail was ordered some time ago
and will no doubt be. in oplace before the
rest of the furnishings Sabbath school
was organized last Sunday, but will be un-
der the superintendent of the rector for
the present.
On Friday of last week Rev. F. D.
Bailey of this city went over to Baltimore
and set an important movement on foot
III that city. He explained the methods of
the local union mission to an audience of
about sixty men. There are in Baltimore
number of small missions, but they are
ir fhn into
ton of those interested to secure a large
building i'll the heart of the business cen
ter. on Baltimore street, if possible and
in this will be organized a mission pattern
ed after the one in this city. Mr.. Lever
ing has offered building worth about
sixty thousand dollars. but it is not suit
ably located. though the offer will be ac-
cepted If no other building can be found
Rev l.. t. Widermaa, pastor of McKen-
dree Church, expects to begin a series of
protracted religious meetings at the church
tomorrow.
The Brotherhood of St Andrew of Trim
ity r. Il. Church have started mission work
among the colored population of the city.
They have hired house in Dingman's 8
court and A committee of three members
will there conduct services.
Rev. Charles l.. Pate, pastor of North
Capitol Church, has completed the or
sanization of an orchestra for the Sunday
school j. o. Wrightson has been appoint
ed leader and has under him the following
L.
Roth and Wrightson; flute. Howard Aus
tin; vioinists, Messrs. Joseph Sterling and
Brown: bass viol, William P. Fitch; pian-
ist, Miss Ella Lowdermilk, and organist,
Miss Belle Austin.
A service in memory of the late James E.
Pugh will be held tomorrow afternoon at
Foundry M. E. Church. The exercises will
rot be for men only, as is usual with the
SGLday afternoon meetings held under the
auspices of the Y. NJ. c. A. A special pro-
gram has been prepared. and those who
knew Mr. Pugh best will tell of his work
ard Christian character.
Rev. August Pohlman, missionary-elect
10 AFRICA for the Lutheran Church, is ex-
pected to be in this city tomorrow. and will
occupy the pulpit Of st. Paul's English
Lutheran Church, Rev. S. Domer, d. D.,
pastor, both morning and evening Mr.
Pohlman is good speaker and is well
known in this section of the country being
resident and coming from one of the
Baltimore churches. He is now taking a
course in surgery. and intends soon to re-
turn to Africa. DIR. Domer has not return
ed from Pittsburg, he being there as dele
gate to the national convention of the
Luther League of America.
At the meeting of the Churchmen's S
League of the District, at Epiphany parish
iooms Monday evening. among other mat
ters of Importance addresses are expected
to be made on the subject of the late gen.
eral convention by Rev. John H. Elliott, S.