Evening star., 1895-04-26
KENsINGTON.

The charming home Of Mr.. G. v. N. Og-
den was tastefully decorated with q pro-
fusion of apple. peach and cherry bios
soms Tuesday evening last, and thrown
open to a large and enthusiastic gathering,
who met to do honor to Rev. James T.
Marshall of the Warner Memorial Presby-
terian Church. the occasion being the first
anniversary of his pastorate. Mr.. William
NJ Terrell introduced Mr.. Marion Dorian,
who. in a fitting way, voiced the senti-
ments of the congregation toward it's pas
tor. and of the spiritual strength they had
acquired under his able leadership. Mr..
Marshall responded feelingly. alluding to
the bond OF sympathy which had sustain
ed and cheered him during the physical
trials he had lately undergone. He hoped.
with returning vigor. to render, under the
Master, greater measure of usefulness.
Mr.. Il. H. Warner took occasion to say
that among all his endeavors none lay
closer to his heart or promised richer re-
turns in good citizenship in this world and
the to come than the little church
planted here He would especially say to
the many good people who are outside Of
the church lines that there was an upl.ft-
ing power in concerted religious move
ment which no individual effort could
secure. and he especially urged non-believ-
ers to bring themselves In close contact
with some congregation. Rev. Park P.
Flournoy, pastor of the Bethesda Presby-
terian Church South, who was the first to
gather the nucleus of what is now such
large congregation, spoke of his pleasure
at the abundant harvest from small plant
ings, and hoped that the present growth
would continue to bless the pastor.
Rev. Thomas ID. Lewis. pastor of the Es-
sex and Manassas Episcopal Church of
Virginia, spoke of the close bond which
Christian principles were cementing be-
tween the various shades of religious be-
liefs, and of the good fellowship among
men, which true service of the Lord brings
about. Prof. J. II. Langille, lately pastor
of a Buffalo Baptist church. said there
were two salient points in the religious
movement of today. One was the practical
commingling of all spiritual forces in
building up the character Of the young as
shown in the Christian Endeavor and like
societies. The other was the helpful char
ity and kindness that goes into the homes
of the poor and afflicted. Mr.. Fl. K. Simp-
son, on behalf of the workers of the
church, said in regard to the cvilizing in
fiuence of mankind, the ladies must rot
be forgotten. A large proportion in num-
bers and still larger proportion In good
ness of every church were of the gentler
sex, ard to this church especially have
they been the mainstay and inspiration.
At the conclusion of the addresses the fol-
lowing musical program was rendered:
Rev. J. T. Marshall, banjo; G. V. N. Og-
den, bones; Newman G. Little. guitar. and
Miss Eleanor Ogden, pianist, rendered
unique selection; voca; duet. Mrs. Arthur
Harrison and Mr.. E. w. Wilcox: piano solo.
Miss Louise Helen; reading, Mars Chan,
DIR. William l.. Lewis; vocal solo. Mrs. J.
King Marks; vocal solo, Mr.. Marian Dor
Ian, and vocal solo, Miss Annie Wilson. At
the close of the program cream and cake
were served.
Mrs. j. S. Brundage of Tifin, Ohio, and
Mrs Mary Bickford of Washington are the
guests of Mrs ]. Howard Fishback.
Mrs. w. w. Eldridge gave a luncheon
Thursday in honor Of Mrs. Robert E. Con-
slant,