Evening star., 1902-01-18
IN THE LOCAL CHURCHES.

with the chapel in the rear. and the prop
erty stands without dollar Of debt upon 1t.
One of the most interesting social fea-
lures connected with the First Presbyterian
Church is the MEMS Society This or
ganization, which Is in many respects SINH
lar to the mems clubs of the Church of the
Covenant and other religious denomina-
tions was founded about two years ago
Since that time it has steadily increased in
membership and interest.
DR.. Mcleod, soon after assuming the pas
torate of the church, realized the need of
such an orga nization among the male mem
bers of the congregation, and to further
such a project called meeting to formu-
late plans and to adopt bylaws and rules
The result of the meeting was that the
MEMS Society of the First Presbyterian
Church became established institution
The objects of the club set forth in the
bylaws ARE to aid all institutions of the
church and to promote the spread of
Christ's kingdom in Washington. Any man
who shall be recommended by the member
ship committee shall be eligible to member
ship in the society"
Previous to the organization of this
mems club the Brotherhood of Andrew and
Peter was represented by chapter at the
First Presbyterian Church, but this branch
OF the organization has been entirely su-
perseded by the present Mems Society
The club aims to interest the younger MEM
bers of the congregation in it's membership,
but does not In any way conflict with the
work of the Children's Aid, Christian En-
deavor and other organizations of like char
acter
One of the promoters of the club who
gave DR.. Mcleod valuable assistance, was
Dr Holmes, a prominent and influential
member of the First Church.
In addition to the regular members any
person, either belonging to the First Pres
oyterlan Church, or outside of its religious
pale can be elected an honorary member
of the Mems Club and enjoy all of its priv
yxay id- md
the objects of the society
Inc ofneerS OF the society, consisting of
president, vice president, secretary and
treasurer, are elected annually by ballot
cast by the members of the society at the
regular meeting, held the first Monday
night in December. At the last regular
meeting the following officers were elected
TO serve the ensuing year:
President. Rev. Donald c. Macleod. vice
president, Mr.. j. l.. Hays; secretary and
treasurer William McCubbin.
In addition to these officers an executive
committee arranges the details of the meet
ings and looks after all social affairs which
the club conducts Once month the club
enterta1ns its members with an attractive
musical and literary program. The mem
bers read short papers or essays on vari-
Gus SUBJECTS OF both national and local
interests. Some of them have rare literary
merit. At the conclusion of these meetings
light refreS hmentS are served to the mem
bers and their guests in one of the ante
II,
where the meetings are generally held
Once a year, is customary in some or
Sanizatfons of like character, the MEMS
Society entertainS the members of the
congregation at an annual reception.
The exercises are always Interesting and
are looked forward to With much pleasure
There are always religious exercises con-
Quoted in connection with both the mont h
ly and annual meetings of the club.
One of the features OF the Mems Society
of the First Presbyterian Church that is
not to be found in the church organiza-
tons Of a similar nature is the appoint
ment of a visiting committee each year by
the president. 1t is the duty of this COM
mittee to visit those of the men of the
church, congregation or members of the
society who may be sick or in distress. or
whose continued absence from the church
services or meetings of the society is mani
lack of interest either in the workings
of the society or church. this committee is
expected to find out and to offer encour-
agement. and aid when needed, calling upon
the society for financial other aid.
Rev. B. L. Whitman, DID, who for sew
eral years was president of the Columbian
two years has filled important pastorate
in Philadelphia, will address the mems
meeting under the auspices of the Young
Mems. Christian ASsocia ton at ChaseS
Theater tomorrow after noon at 1 O'Clock.
The musical features OF the service will be
the accompaniment of the full association
orchestra to the singing, together with npgr-
berS by the Association Male, Quartet DR..
Whitman Is 50 well and favorably known
among the men of the city that a large
audience is expected to be present.