Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-17
VIENNA.

The organization of the new Presbyterian
Church at Ballston, which was announced
In The Star as forthcoming has been COM
p!eted, and the name will be "the First
Presbyterian Church of Ballston." The fol-
lowing officers have been elected: Elders
Messrs NJ. C. Munson, H. P. Douglass, H
A. Whallon and A. G. Hayes; deacons-
Messrs A. w. Cathcart, T. J. De Lash
mutt, DR.. II. C. Corbett, Mrs. s. L. John
son and Miss Mamie Young. The cere-
monies, which included the ordination of
those named to their respective offices,
were very impressive, and were conducted
by Rev. DIR. d. L. Rathbun, the pastor.
SiXty-seven persons gave their names as
members. For the present DR.. Rathbun
will remain the pastor of the church, Off
ella ting. as heretofore, both at Falls Church
and Bahston. AS Ballston Is a growing
town, it is thought that in the near future
the community will be able to maintain it's
own pastor.
The Fairfax Conversational Club, many
of whose members reside in the vicinity,
have decided to spend Saturday next at
Fairfax Court House. There the club will
visit the historical points of interest in that
famous old town, and examine Washing
tons will and other relics of bygone days
At the last meeting Rev. j. T. Barber read
a paper on THE Reclamation of History :"
in which he compared the modern methods
OF writing history with those in vogue in
earlier times, while many others of those
Present made brief remarks on the same
theme.
The colored teachers of Fairfax county
are said to be among the most progressive
in the United States. They have a well
organized teachers association, which
meets on an average of once a month dur
ing the school term. when the various
branches of study taught in the schools
and the best method of teaching them are
discussed. The discussions and the ex-
change of experiences and ideas greatly
benefit the members. who are thereby en-
abled to do better work In the school room,
and their annual meeting, held recently in
Alexandria, was not only largely attended,
but was one Of the most notable. and sue
cessful of the many very valuable meetings
they have held
Rev. John McGiU is spoken of as success
resigned the rectorship of the Protestant
Episcopal Church at Vienna, in order to
accept the charge of parish in Mary
land. Mr.. McGill formerly OBLIGATED at the
Vienna Church, and Is well and favorably
known in the vicinity.
Miss Frances Rumsey of Fairfax c. H.
Is In Boston, where she went to attend the
great Christian Endeavor convention.
Miss Cora L. Wiley of Fairfax c. H. is
visiting her brother, Mr.. r. Sidney Wiley
of Lorton Station.
Miss Mary Neeper. who for twenty-five
years had been matron of the Episcopal
High School, and was known far and wide
by the former and present students of the
school died there few days ago after a
Mrs. p. L. Evans, who has been In Flor
Ida for long time, has returned to her
home at Springman Station
Mrs. Charles Rladen of AnnandaIe who
returned from Washington about two
weeks ago, where she had been attending
the bedside of her daughter, who Is critical
ly ~, has been recalled there on account
of the rapidly failing condition Of the sick
lady.
Mr.. c. G. Davis Of Lincoln, Loudoun
county, district lecturer for the Grand
Lodge A. F. ard A. NJ for Virginia, will
visit the lodge at Manassas Wednesday
night to instruct the members,
Mr.. r. r. Buckley has sold the lot at
tached to the colored church in Clifton to
Mr.. w. H. Mathers.
Mrs. Martha Payne and Miss India Mar
shall of Clifton are visiting relatives at
Farmwell
Mr.. Frank Payne is building a handsome
house at Bailey's Cross Roads.