Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-02-08

Inc auuleuCe TOOHl Ol the
! church was filled and every number was
enthusiastically encored.
The Rev. Charles Brown Of Wisconsin
preached at the Western Presbyterian
Church last Sunday evening.
Special services at Trinity Methodist
Church closed last Sunday night. Several
conversions were the result Of the meet
ings, besides awakening the members to
more active work.
The religious work conference was held
at the Y NJ c. A. Monday evening, Mr..
Henry B. F. Mcfarland presiding. Thcre
were about fifty members present. The
principal address was given by Mr.. r. 8.
Miller. interpreter to the United States
legation in Tokyo. Japan, who told OF the
religious awakening in that country. Mr..
Miller said the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION held a very important place in
religious work in Japan, especially among
college students throughout the country.
The Rev Angus Crawford of Alexandria,
Va, preached the morning sermon at St
Johns Episcopal Church, Georgetown, last
Sunday.
A missionary concert was held Thursday
evening at the Takoma Park Presbyterian
Church.
The Rev. Dr. j. M. Schick of Grace Re
versary sermon last Sunday, the occasion
being the beginning of his second year as
pastor of the church.
The st. Agnes Guild of the Church of the
Good Shepherd EpscopaD gave an oyster
supper in the parish hall Thursday night.
The proceeds will be applied to paying off
the debt on the new church
A social was held at Douglas Memorial
NJ. E. Church last evening, which was at
friends. The address of the evening was
given by DR.. H r. Nayior, presiding elder
Of the District and several recitations and
musical numbers were rendered by the
young folks. After the program the Rev.
Hardsock. the pastor, made few remarks
relative to raising funds to pay off the
church debt, and a collection for that
purpose was taken. The men of the church
served refreshments which they had pro-
vided, thus relieving the ladies of work
usually performed by them. very enjoy
abe time was had by all present. There
remains only about 81 900 against the
church at present, and when this sum is
raised plans for completing the building
will be taken up.
The Federation of Churches, temperance
societies and other organizations held a
meeting yesterday afternoon at the office of
Mr.. j. l.. Ewin and discussed the matter
Of suita BILE summer resorts for the coming
year
The Keller Memorial Lutheran Church on
Capitol Hill, Rev. c. H. Butler, pastor, has
by a friend, conditioned on the congrega-
TONS securing an equal amount by the first
Of next October when the tenth anniver-
sary of the organization of the church will
be celebrated. The money will be applied
to the church debt. This offer Is consid-
cred too good to be refused and the con-
gregation will make a vigorous effort to
meet the conditions of the offer. The 81 900
thus raised will reduce the debt to about
$1,000.
tinore. gave concert Wednesday night at
st. Johns Episcopal Church, Georgetown.
The large audience was pleased with the
splendid program
The North Capitol NJ E Church has paid
another installment to the amount of $500
toward liquidating the debt their church,
the same amount having been paid a short
time since. Mr.. w. F. Reed is an earnest
worker in the movement to have this debt
Cancelled.
The District Epworth League board of
control held a meeting Wednesday evening
in a class room at Hamline Church. The
press committee made a report on the
league directory, which has just been is
sued. and is now ready for distribution.
The lecture course committee also reported
on the talent selected for the series of en-
tertainments to be given this winter. Plans
were discussed as to arrangements for the
fourth general conference of the District
this city in June. An executive committee
of seven was appointed to outline arrange
ments for the convention. Each member
of this executive committee ts to be the
chairman Of subcommittee, to be appoint
ed as the work Of preparation progresses.
Those appointed were: Mr.. ]. F. EngIe
chairman; Mr.. NJ. R. Speelman, Mr.. F. T.
Israel, Mr.. E. r. Rochester, Mrs. NJ M
Mitchell, Mr.. H. A. Ison and Mr. Frank A.
Woodward. Mr.. E. s. La Fetra, being presi-
dent of the District league, is member ex-
officio. The next meeting Of the board of
control will be held at Foundry M e.
Church. when the subject, How to Awaken
Missionary Interest" will be discussed by
Miss Caroline Smith. Mr.. Samuel Scrivenner
and Mr.. Dewhurst. Mrs. E. L. Wharton
will also be invited to participate In the dis
cussion.
The ladies Of the Missionary Society of
Calvary Baptist Church are planning a
musical patriotic tea, to be held on the
evening of February 81.
Mr.; George II. Peters Of the United States
naval observatory delivered an illustrated
lecture on Sumatra" at Ascension Episco-
pal Church last Tuesday evening. Mr..
Peters was a prominent member of the re-
cent cen . eel,pse expeaition and his account of
numerous views displayed the beautiful
scenery OF the island.
Glass No. 8 Of West Baptist Church
Georgetown, gave concert last Friday
night In the audience room of the church.
The program was furnished by local talent.
Vocal solos We're sung by Miss Jennie Ro-
berta Artz Mr.. LIE Roy Birch, Miss Matte
r. McLaur1ne, Miss Emma Truett Miss Or
ley P. McCarty and Mr.. James H. Catheil.
Miss Susie Haycock contributed a violin
solo and Miss Augusta Raab gave a recita-
ton. The concert was under the direction
of Prof. George E. Truett, director of the
choir.
Lieut.: John M Kenney Of the metropoli
tan police, who accompanied Can't. Winfield
Scott Schley on the expedition for the relief
Of Lieut.. A. w. Greedy and his command
addressed the Mems Society of Mount Yer.
non Place Methodist Church Tuesday even
ing on the subject 1.-THE Greedy Relief Ex
petition" Lieutenant Kenney gave a verv
graphic account of his adventures in the
north seas, and his remarks were istened
to with great interest by the large comnanv
Of men assembled. At the conclusion ~
the address refreshments were served ena
an hour was given for social intercourse
Rev. Harold M. Rider of Baltimore occ,,-
pied the pulpit of st. Paul's M. p Chnroh
last Sunday morning N-ioie q"
The Lutheran Young Peoples Union NJ
the city is preparing for its annual social
function, to be held about Februarv o.