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prizes, under direction of Miss Riffel. In
the room also there was a typical DutCh
windmill. and during the evening Dutch
music was discoursed. The entertainment
attracted a large number and the affair
was voted a great success by all.
Capt. Estes. who spent several years in
active army service in the Philippines, ad-
dressed the Mems Club of Assembly's Pres
| byterian Church Tuesday evening on the
subject Personal Experiences in the Phil
ippines." A large number of members and
| friends were present, and following the ad-
dress an hour was spent in social inter-
| course. at which time refreshments were
served.
During the past seven months 104 new
members have been received into member
| ship In the First Memorial United Brethren
| Church. Of which Rev. o. W. Burtner is
| pastor. The congregation has greatly in
| creased in number, and movement Is
| now on foot to build a new church edifice
The present structure will be torn down.
and a building costing about $40. 600 will be
| erected on the site Of the present church
Definite arrangements for construction will
| be made at the conference which meets at
| York. Pa, on the 4th of March, Those
composing the building committee are: Mr.
| Edward Kern, president: Messrs. w. j.
| Holtner, John B. Espey, III. L. Morrison
and Edward Spies.
The Churchman'S League has arranged
for course of lectures during Lent as fol-
| lows: Holy Scripture, Rev. ]. Lewis Parks
| DID,. rector Calvary Church. New York;
Apostolic Creed Rev. VIM. r. Huntington.
ID, rector Grace Church, New York:
| Holy Sacrament, Rt. Rev Charles H. Brent
| bishop of the Philippine Islands: Apostolic
! Order, Rt. Rev. Thos. F. Gailor, bishop of
| Tennessee; The Church. Rt Rev Chauncey
B. Brewster, bishop of Connecticut.
special musical service was held at
| Brightwood Park NJ. E. Church last Sun
day afternoon. The church choir was as
q rfn r,n1n oho
Miss Bessie Campbell and Mrs. Frank Met
| calf.
! The quarterly meeting Of the archdea-
| conery of Washington diocese was held
| Wednesday night at st. Johns parish hall,
| Archdeacon r. p. Williams presiding. Re-
por.s Of missionaries of the district were
| read.
/ Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday. Is
| an institution dating from the earliest
| Christian times. 1t has been observed con-
| tinuously by the Greek, Roman and Angli-
| can Churches. the strictness Of observance
| being somewhat modified In the Protestant
| branch of the Christian church.
| At first Lent was a total fast OF forty
| hours, but later the period was heightened
| to a partial fast of forty days, declared by
| some authorities for the purpose Of COM
| memorating the forty days fast of our Lord
| during the time of his tempta ton; and by
| others said to be a means of perpetuating
| the feelings of sorrow experienced by the
| apostles and disciples at the taking away
| of their Master. These reasons for the
| keeping of Lent in this day are, perhaps,
| entirely lost, and it is now period of moral
| discipline and of serious contemplation OF
| things spiritual.
/ The duties imposed are fasting. prayer.
! alms-giving and attendance at services Of
religious and mental instruction. In the
| United States the institution is observed by
the Roman Catholic, Episcopal and Lu-
| theran churches. A definite food-fast Is
| prescribed by the Catholic church for mem
bers who have reached the age Of twenty
| one years, with one meal each day, except
Sundays, and the exclusion Of flesh food.
| Exceptions are made in cases OF those do
| ing labor which requires an undminished
diet and invaids. However In all cases
luxuries and intoxicants are supposed to be
! denied.
In the Episcopal and Lutheran observance
the members admonished to abstain
| from luxuries and unnecessary articles OF
| food or drink. In some cases self-denial Is
practiced by giving up tobacco and other
indulgences during the Lenten period.
In ancient times, during the operation OF
| Lent there was state tenderness exer-
cised toward the criminal; inasmuch as men
| expected pardon for their sins from God,
they were to exercise the quality of mercy
| toward those who had transgre.~;ed civil
statutes. And the object today In the ad-
monition to give attention to the ministra-
tons Of charity, to visit the sick and pro-
| vide for those In poverty, doubtless par
| takes somewhat Of the ancient idea. 1t is
certainly true that thought for others,
which takes one out Of the narrow confines
| Of self, is a great exercise toward develop
ment of strength Of character.
The close Of Lent is marked by Easter,
when the somber aspect of preceding days
| gives place to triumphal JOY.
The thirteenth annual interstate conven-
| ton Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion will meet at Wheeling, w. Va, Feb
ruary 2O-23. 1902.
| The program promises to be one Of the
most helpful that has ever been given in
this territory. A cordial welcome is ex-
tended to the Washington men by the
Wheeling association. 1t Will entertain all
who come.
The convention will open on Thursday
| afternoon at o'clock with praise serv-
ice under the direction Of E: Q. Sellers Of
this city. assisted by a male chorus and
Rev. Harris H. Gregg Of Chicago will
give daily Bible readings during the con-
| vention.
Rev. Samuel H. Greene, DID,, Of this
| city will make the opening address Thurs
day night. subject, ''The Age Of Oppor-
| tunity."
navy will make an address. Our Navy in
! Peace-The Greatness of Its Work and
| Mission"
Rev. John Timothy Stone Of Baltimore
| will make an address on Thursday night,
subject. Personal Equipment for Christ"
Mr.. Fred s. Goodman and H. o. VIII
| liams Of New York city will be present.
| Rev. Maurice Penfield Fixes Of Baltimore
| will deliver the address on Sunday after
| noon at the mems mass meeting.
The anniversary Of Mr.. Dwight L.
! Moody's birthday was celebrated last week
as founders day." at the Northfield (Mass.)
| School for Girls. and Mt. Hermon (Mass)
| School for Boys.
Mr. H. NJ Moore Of Boston. who has
been Intimately connected with Mr.. Moody's
| work in founding and developing the
schools spoke to the young women at their
morning chapel service, giving reminis-
cences Of Mr. Moody and his early efforts
! In his great educational plans. After Mr..
| Moore's address the girls we're given an
| opportunity to tell what Mortified had
| done for them.
| Rev. Henry Varley. the English evan
! gellst also addressed the young women. re-
counting number Of incidents Illustrating
Mr. Moody's indomitable perseverance and
energy, also his power in prayer and deep
| spiritual life.
| In the afternoon Mr.. Moore addressed
| meeting Of the young men at Mt. HermoE,
| speaking Of the pioneer days of the school
and how Mr.. Moody had come to estab-
| lish 1t.
It was Mr. Moodys custom during the
| latter years OF his life to give tho stu
| dents a holiday on his birthday, at which
| 1olf 11y, Srf,