Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-23
IN THE CHI u re H E S

months hence. 1t Is expected that the cell
ebration will not only attract all of the
former pupils of this great institution of
learning. many of whom reside In Washing
ton and vicinity. but that there will also
be an assemblage of distinguished Cathe-
lie clergymen. several of whom viii make
addresses. The first day Of the jubilee the
exercises will open with solemn pontifical
mass of Thanksgiving in the chapel, with
Bishop Donahue of Wheeling celebrant.
The sermon will be delivered by Archbishop
John J. Kahn of ST. Louis, Mo. In the
evening q dramatic entertainment by the
present pupils Of the academy will be
given.
The following morning there will he cele
brated solemn pontifical requiem mass for
the late Rev DIR. r. V Whelan. the first
bishop of Wheeling The sermon will be
preached by Rev. F. p. Mccarthy, a prom
fnent member of the Socity of Jesus. The
5Oth annual commencement exercises will
be held that evening. The closing exer-
cises of the jubilee will take place the
third day. beginning at 10 a. m, when a
meeting for organization of the alumni
will be held. At this an address will be
given by Rev. Joseph Stenger of Charles
ton, w Va, who was the first chaplain of
the academy. In the evening there will be
banquet.
1t is understood that a new Catholic
church Will be built in the near future at
Brightwood.
The members of the Society of ST. Vim
cent de Paul will attend the o'clock mass
at St Patrick's Church tomorrow and re-
ceive the holy communion in a body. The
general meeting of the society will be held
at Carroll Hall. on G street, the same even
ing Inc address on the occasion will be
delivered by Rev. DR.. Moran.
Rev DR.. David b. Gregg of the synod of
Baltimore, with which the PRESBYTERIAN
churches in Washington are associated,
has resigned the pastorate of the Twelfth
Church. Baltimore. He declares his pur-
pose TO he to enlist in the army at the out
break of active hostlities between Spain
and the United States. There has been
much trouble for several years between
r. Greigg and a portion of his congrega-
ton, and he has at last concluded to give
way to another minister
IN accordance with resolution adopted
a, the Washington convention in 1896 of
The Young Peoples Society of Christian
Endeavor, there has been formulated a
plan OF reading courses intended to en-
phaslza three lines: ID Bible study; (2) The
study of missions. and CD the study of the
purpose and history of the Disciples of
Christ In accordance with this plan Pres
1dent McGarvey of the college of the Bible
Is preparing hand book Bible study;
Secretary Mclean of the Foreign Christian
Missionary Society, one on Missions. and
Rev. Dr. D. b. Tyler of New York who
was recently in this city assisting DR.
Power of the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church, one on the history and purpose Of
the Disciples of Christ. The Christian En-
deavor Society will be urged to enlist as
many Of their members as can be induced
TO do so into reading circles, which will ap-
point leaders and take up the matter in a
systematic way. quarterly bulletin will
be issued by the national superintendent.
IN winch an outline of the work for the
quarter Will be given, and also valuable
hints and suggestions as to the proper
conduct of the reading circles.
Jhe boards of control of the Christian
EhdeaNor, Epworth League and Baptist
n L. MI
system of uniform prayer meeting TOPICS
FOR several years there has been a desire
10 ADOPT this course. and last year a COM
mlttee was appointed from these three or
edhzdtlons. The topics selected followed
no particular order, the aim having been
apparently to choose subjects suitable to
Inc occasion, without reference to place in
the Bible.
The book committee of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. whose headquarters are
IN New York, is looking for q place of
meeting for the general conference in 1900
Tfere are many persons who would like
l" nave the conference meet in Washing
ten. but the conditions to secure this are
that the local Methodsts guarantee to fur
msh suitable auditorium and committee
rooms and to pay all local expenses
The general assembly of the PRESBYTERIAN
Church. to which delegates were recently
eIected by the preSbytery of Washington
CITY, Will be held in Winona, Ind. May Is
TO -, inclusive. So far but little has been
made known 10 what will be brought
before tie body. 1t is believed that there will
be some active ard perhaps bitter discus
sens over the policy of the church toward
Rome missions, ii is said that some
sectional feeling has been aroused on this
issue There has been talk of action against
Prof McGlherth of Princeton University
on account of his recent utteranees on
come theological questions, but it is be-
heved that nothing decisive will be adopted.
i: is thought that emphasis will be laid
On the Importance of systematic giving.
and the recommendation of last years as
sembly of the practical abolition of trus-
tees as separate board will probably be
thoroughly discussed. The question has
been raised whether it would not be ad
vssable to have the general assembly meet
less frequently. but 1t is not believed that
any change in this matter will be made
a. this years meeting
The tenth mass meeting of the Lutheran
Young Peoples Union of the District of CO.
lumba will be held Tuesday evening next
at St Johns Church. Az street near c
street southwest, commencing at AS pm.
After a praise service there will be Scrip
ture reading by Rev DR. S. Domer. Ad-
dresses of welcome will be delivered by
Rev. George Brodthage, pastor of the
church. and Mr.. Charles A. Tanner, presi-
dent of the Luther League of the same
church. Rev. P. A. Mcneil, pastor of Con-
cordia Church. will speak on What the
Pastor Expects Of the Young Peoples So
ciety." Mrs. L. A. Kalbach of Keller Me-
mortal Church Y. p. s. c. E., on What the
Society Expects of the PASTOR" Mr.. Charles
Phillips of st. Pauls Y. P. S. c. E., on
What the Society Expects of Its Mem
bers," and Miss Adelia Randolph of Me-
mortal Y. P. 8. c. E.. on What a Member
Expects from the Society" Rev. A. HON.
ringhaus and Raw. Stanley Billheimer will
also take part in the exercises. Upon the
conclusion Of the program there will be q
social hour in the Sunday school room.
The report of the Order of the Brothers
OF the Christian Schools, whose headquar-
tsrs are at Ammendale, near this city,
shows that there are now under its control
LAO schools: number of brothers, Ii, t31 !;
number of novices and aspirants, 5,227;
number of pupils taught in the schools dur
Ing the year, 34. S75. A few weeks ago the
community at Ammendale was increased by
eighteen young men who came from county
Kilkenny. Ireland. There are a number of
houses of the order in Ireland, but these
young men preferred the work In America
many of them having friends here.
Mr.. Cornelius Eckhardt of Washington
treasurer of the Luther League Of America,
has Received a.copy of the program Of the
coming national convention of the league in
New York The program, as outlined is as
follows; Each session to be opened with a
half hour of devotional service. Addresses
Will be delivered ON Education" .Litara-
ture OF the League" "Deaconess' Work"
and Missions" feature of the conyen-
ton Will be that on the second evening
there will be four simultaneous meetings.
three in New York nd In,