Evening star., 1898-05-14
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dedication has been postponed until Sep
tember, which will give abundance of time
1t is believed, to-the mechanics and artists
to complete their work. There is no reason
to doubt that the dedcatory occasion will
be noteworthy by reason of the presence
OF some of the most eminent Hebrew the
ologians in the entire country. The new
building will. 1t is claimed. be exactly what
was intended by those who have provided
the funds for its construction, the hand
soonest place of worship owned by mem
bers of the denomination in any part of the
south.
The many friends here of the Rev Dr.
Frank w. Gunsaulus, who, for a number
OF years, was a member of the Baltimore
synod of the Presbyterian Church, and of
which the Washington city presbytery
forms part, will be glad to learn that he
has SO far recovered from a severe illness
as to be able to resume his pastoral duties
In Chicago. A letter received here states
that DIR. GunSaulus was sick for more than
n year, and for most of the time was away
from the city. 1t is very evident that he
has been a great sufferer. Although sadly
emaciated, with bent form and unable to
| walk except with the aid of a heavy cane,
he last Sunday preached with his old-tme
vigor, and at the conclusion of the services
was warmly congratulated by members of
the congregation on his returning health.
The members of the North Carolina Ave
nue. Methodist Protestant Church rendered
| reception to their new pastor, Rev. r.
F. Rowe, a few evenings ago at the parson-
age, No. 120 9Th street southeast. Words
of welcome on behalf of the trustees were
spoken by w. B. Marche; of the Sunday
school, by w. A. Dodge; of the G. h. So
ciety, by j. r. Fergesson, and of the build
ing committee, by c. +. Hook. Mr.. Rowe
made a suitable reply to the several ad-
dresses Most of the members of the con-
gregation We're present besides whom
among those in attendance were Rev. DR..
| and Mrs. Hammond, Miss Hammond, Rev.
]. w. Grey, Mr.. n. Brewer, Capt. Shaw,
Miss Lunberg. Mr. and Mrs. Judson, Mrs.
Compton. Mr.. T. S. Dell of Baltimore and
Mr.. Boyd
Messrs Anson S. Taylor, J. NJ. Hoge and
w. B. Gurley have been appointed by the
board of management of the Y NJ. c. A.
to look after work appropriate to its field
| In the big camp about to be established at
Falls Church, Va, and vicinity. The gen.
tlemen named will have everything in read
mess to erect a Y. NJ. c. A tent as soon
as the volunteers arrive there. 1t is the
purpose Of the association to have in the
tent writing desks and material, also daily
newspapers and periodicals and musical
instruments for the Of the soldiers
There will also be gospel and song services
held as often as circumstances permit, and
lectures will frequently be given. The
committee of the local association will OPP
crate in conjunction with the International
Young Mems Christian Association. whose
secretary. Mr.. w. N. Miller. was in Wash
arrangements with the War Department
Mr.. Miller obtained from Gen. Miles an
order authorizing the establishment of Y.
NJ. c. A. tents in all camps of the armv. It
is expected that the International Associ-
alton will provide a tent to be attached to
each regiment.
The annual conference of which the AZ
rican NJ E. churches in Washington form
part has Just finished its yearly meeting,
which this year was held in Cambridge.
Nd. Probably the most interesting report
made was that of the committee on educa-
ton, which highly commended the Mary
land legislature for appropriating addi
tional $4,000 for the colored school fund
and the continuance of equal school terms
for white and colored children in that
state. 1t is stated that the educational
work Of the church was never in a better
condition. Kittrell College, which is under
the auspices of the Washington conference,
is now the second school of the denomina-
ton. 1t has sixty acres of land, four col
lege buildings for school work, a good cur
riculum and fine corps of eachers. There
are now operated under the educational
department Of the church one theological
seminary, seven colleges, ten academies
and industrial schools, six minor schools
and 156 teachers. The value of the school
property amounts to $500 900. During the
last fourteen years there have been raised
for various church benefcences almost
$50 600.
In view Of the fact that the movement
looking to union of the two great
branches of Methodism received a great
impetus at the meeting of the joint
mission of the two churches held in Wash
ington a few months ago, it is interesting
to know how the general conference of the
Southern Methodist Church, now in session
at Baltimore, regards the work of that
body. The report of the joint commission
is now before the general conference, and
the position of the Southern Methodist
Church is stated by one of the leaders as
follows:
The questions which came before this
n artN I,,t ff,
such occupation of the same territory by
the two great branches of Episcopal Meth
odism as tends to produce friction and
waste, and injure rather than promote the
common cause.-the spreading of scriptural
holiness through these and other lands.
Ihe two churches are one in faith and
IN most features of polity. They closely
resemble in religious fervor and In methods
for extending the kingdom of God and edi-
Tying believers. The reasons for harmony
and hearty cooperation between them are
very strong. We do not desire to reopen
any disputes Of 1914 or of later dates We
view the present situation, its responsible
ties and its opportunities. Where one of
these churches has been long and firmly es-
tablshed, gives evidence of healthy and
vigorous life, is growing surely and rapidly
and Is active and enterprising in providing
Tor the spiritual needs of the community
according to the doctrines and usages of
Methodism, II seems unwise that the other
should enter and seek to divide the Meth
odist people. A feeble start has already
been made, the societies which have been
formed make slow and doubtful progress
ana are maintained year after year by the
help or missionary funds. To withdraw
would endanger no interests of the king
dom OF God, but remove an unseemly and
unprohtabie competition and augment the
resources in men and money for the culti
walton of needy fields.'
Arrangements for the approaching trian.
Elai convention of the Protestant Episconal
Church, which will assemble here in DC
tober, are being made as rapidly as the ex
1gencies Of the occasion require So far
as planned the intention is to afford the
members of the convention an experience
which will result in making the meeting I'm
Washington more worthy of remembrance
than any which have preceded it. The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew, whose annual
convention will be held in Baltimore i'm
mediately preceding the great triennial
convention in Washington will take a
prominent part in rendering an attractive
program during the continuance of the ses-
sions, when the delegates are not transact
ing the business for which they are called
together. Among other matters the pro-
gram comprises a number of lectures by
distinguished divines and laymen of ma
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