Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-24


Bowers, Rev. George Brodthage, Miss Day,
Willie Lasher, Mr.. Scharf and Miss Beard.
Light refreshments were served just be-
fore the close of the meeting.
The primary department of Metropolitan
Presbyterian Sunday school has arranged
for lawn party to be held this afternoon
on the church lawn. 1t will be under the
direction of Mrs. F. NJ MaXson, superin-
tendent of the primary department
An enjoyable garden party was given at
Washington College Wednesday evening by
the Ladies Missionary Society of Calvary
Baptist Church. There was a large num-
Der of guests present and the affair was
regarded as a success.
Rev. DR.. Frederick D. Power, pastor of
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church, has
been absent this week in Tennessee. He
delivered the address to the graduates of
Milligan College Monday night, and visited
at other points in the state during his trip.
He will return in time for the regular Sun
day service tomorrow.
A social under the auspices of the Chris
tan Endeavor Society of the Eastern Pres
byterian Church was given last evening in
the lecture room of the church. The af-
fair was largely attended and the literary
and musical program provided for the oc
casion was enjoyed by those present. After
the entertainment an hour was spent in
playing social games, after which refresh
mentS were served.
Mr.. Charles F. Weller. secretary of the
Associated Charities, gave an illustrated
lecture on Child Life" Wednesday even
ing at a meeting Of the Boys Club of the
Institutional Church, at 18th and r streets
northwest. A large number of boys attend
ed the lecture, and during the evening gave
an exhibition drill. social under the
auspices of the Mothers Club was held the
same evening al the branch church at 9th
Il
Church has been in the field for the past
five years, with Rev. Stirling N. Brown as
pastor. and these two clubs are connected
with it's work among the colored people.
The Washington executive committee IN
charge of arrangements for the fourth gen.
eral conference district Epworth League
convention which meets in this city June 10
%, held a meeting at headquarters in the
Hotel La Fetra Tuesday evening and among
other MAJ ters perfected arrangements for the
sunrise prayer meeting to be held Saturday
morning, June 81 at the American Uni
versity. The EldbroOke chapter at Tenley-
town will provide light breakfast for those
who attend the early morning meeting at
the university building, and it is expected
that this prayer service will be one of the
most important religious features of the
entire convention.
The members of the Disciples Preachers
Association of this city, with their wives,
have arranged to hold their next meeting
in Rockville, Md, Monday. May 90, and
while there will be the guests of Mr.. j. A
Hopkins of that place.
The Missionary Society of Gunton-Temple
Presbyterian Church held an interesting
meeting recently and discussed matters re-
lating to missionary work in Porto Rico.
Mrs. Barton read a paper on missions in
Porto Rico and exhibited a large collec-
ton of curios from that island. Other la
dies taking part in the program were Miss
Sallie Wright. Mrs. Benjamin Fechtig, Mrs
r. ]. Boyd, Mrs. l.. H. Dewey, Mrs. w. F.
Works and Mrs. William Smith. Miss
Hazel Dooley sang solo during the prog
ress of the meeting. The session began at
10 o'clock in the morning and closed at
o'clock in the afternoon. Luncheon was
served at noon.
The intermediate Christian Endeavor So
ciety of Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
enjoyed picnic recently at Pierces Mill.
About forty members of the society partici-
pated in the outing. the young people being
chaperoned by Mr.. and Mrs. George SpideN.
AS result Of the Sock Social held In the
chapel of the Memorial Lutheran Church
recently by some of the young ladies Of the
church, under the craftsmanship of Mrs
Amelia Schmidt Stowell, a handsome fund
for the work Of the church was raised.
Those who contributed literary and musical
numbers on the program were: Mr.. c. E.
Beatty, Professor Apple. Professor Kirby,
Mr.. S. j. Ross Mr.. Alfred Sharpe, Mr. Geo.
Weber, Mrs Gibson and Miss Tompkins.
About s25 will be appropriated for the
Lutheran Free Eye, Ear and Throat In
Urinary and the balance will be expended
in completely renovating and beautifyng
the room occupied by the primary depart
ment of the Sunday school.
A strawberry social under the auspices
of the Epworth League of Wesley NJ F.
L pjfyh at ha
of Miss Grace Bowling, GA E street north
west. There was a large number present
and the evening was passed pleasantly in
playing games. Refreshments were served
One of the sources of enjoyment was the
participation in "A Shakespearean Ro-
nance which was contest requiring a
knowledge of the writings of Shakespeare
Inc lady and gentleman winning first
prizes were: Miss Lulu He'll and Mr. Chas.
Birckhead the 'booby'' prizes falling to
Mr. George Veneman and Mrs Baughtman.
Inc winners of first prizes in a word form
Ing contest Were: Miss Kolb and Mr.
Maggie, and Mr.. j. S. Barker and Miss Ellis
received the BOBBY prizes. Mr. Arthur
Hindel played several piano solos during
the evening. The social was in charge of
the social department of the league, of
which Mr.. w. Alfred Falconer is chairman.
Tuesday evening May 90 banquet was
given at Freund's by the board of trustees
of the Eastern Presbyterian Church. ladies
peing the invited guests. After discussing
a delightful menu, remarks We're made bv
DIR. Easton and others. Twenty plates
We're laid, those in attendance being Rev.
T. c. Easton, ID, and Mrs Easton, Mr.,
Z. NJ. McClay and Mrs. McClay. Mr.. NJ.
r. Eggerman and Miss Easton, Mr.. Aug.
o. Bostrom and Mrs. Bostrom Mr.. John
L. Shedd and Mrs. Shedd, Mrs. Edward X.
De Puy and Mrs. De Puy, Mr.. Jay b. Smith
and Mrs. Smith, Mr.. ]. B. Mackenzie and
Mrs Mackenzie. Dr. w. F. Gatcheu and
Mrs. Gatchell, Mr.. Lewis NJ Thayer and
Miss Clara Hart