Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-09-27

is composed of prominent Iaymen affiliated
with the several Methodist Episcopal
Churches of Washington district. is steadily
at work on plans for paying off the debts
on all the church buildings of that denomi-
nation in the district. When the movement
was inaugurated last spring the debts on
Methodist Church structures aggregated
about $4,000. Within the past few months
several of the congregations have succeed
ed in raising the amounts of their fncum-
brance and the total debt has been re-
duCed to something like SIC, 600 Those In
charge of the movement state that the
work is progressing satisfactorily, and 1t
is thought that all outstanding obligations
of the several congregations will be pro-
vided for by the first of the year.
The Trinity and Anacostia Methodist
Churches have already raised the amounts
other congregations are now at work ob-
tanning subscriptions to clear their houses
of worship from encumbrance.
1t is estimated that nearly 1900, 600
American Sunday school children will as
semble in the churches of all denominations
throughout the United States tomorrow to
observe a special Rally day when the
Sunday school workers of the country Will
gather their forces for the winter cam
paign. The exercises in a great many of
the Sunday schools of Washington tomor-
row Will be in observance of this day, and
special Bible study and prayer services will
comprise the form of observance. Special
music has also been prepared in many of
the SUNDAY ScnOOlS, ana addresses 10 inc
children on timely subjects will be deliv-
cred in a number of the gatherings in the
city tomorrow morning. Rally day" is a
comparatively new institution among the
various denominations and 1t is regarded
as a preparation for the winter work.
The exercises attending the thirty-eighth
anniversary celebration OF the organiza ton
of Zion Baptist Church, which began Sep
TENDER IA, Were brought to close Monday
night when the evening was devoted TO the
reading Of historical sketches Of the church
and the various societies connected with It,
Following the meeting in the auditorium
supper was served in the Sunday school
room. The exercises were largely attended
and were participated in by colored minis
tiers from local. churches and those from
out of town charges.
The church was ORGANIZED in Julv 1862
! by the late Rev. William j. Walker with
nine members, six of whom are still living
and members of the congregation. The
church now has enrolled 2,225 members
| while the membership of the Sunday school
numbers 1850 scholars.
The addition to the Garden Memorial
Presbyterian Church on Minnesota avenue
Anacostia, built for use as a primary class
room, has been completed and is being oc-
cuped. The household effects of the newly
called pastor of the church, Rev. Thomas
Boyd Gay of Creston, Ohio, are reing in
stalled in the ''manse" adjoining the church.
Mr.. Gay is not expected to take charge of
the church until Sunday, October 5.
Rev. Ira Kimmel. pastor Of Whitney Ave
nue. Christian Church, last evening gave
a missionary talk at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church. which was listened to
by large audience. The remarks of the
speaker were illustrated with stereopticon
views of mission fields and the people
among whom the work is being carried on
The address was chiefly for the benefit Of
| the children of the missionary band but q
| larger number of adult members of the
| church were present.
Rev. C. F. winbigler of Philadelnb,a
VINO mas been elected to the pastorate of
the FIRST Baptist Church in this city, is
| expected TO arrive in Washington the first
| or next week, and will probably assume
| his duties the first Sunday in October
| Marvin Methodist Episcopal Church
| South. which has been closed for several
| months past undergoing extensive repairs
| was reopened last Sunday morning with
| appropriate exercises. Rev. DR.. ]. w. Duff
| fey, presiding elder Of the district delivered
| the sermon. and the choir rendered speciaI
| music. The church building is one of the
| handsomest of the smaller structures in the
city and the recent interior decora lions
| nave added considerably to it's attractive
ness. The walls have been repainted n
| pearl gray, delicately shaded from floor 10
| ceiling and in harmony with the new car
| pet and upholstery Of the pews and pulpit.
| stained glass window has also been
| placed over the pulpit. Rev. w. L. Dolly
| the pastor Of the church. has been In his
| present charge about eighteen months.
| Rev. John G. Bowers. who for the past
I six years has been the pastor of st. Marks