Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-24
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ner, chairman of the entertainment COM
mittee.
Mr.. w. B. Hopkins was recently elected
elder in the Ninth Street Christian Church
to NIL the vacancy caused by the death OF
Mr.. Geo. II. Squire. Mr.. ]. H. Tibbitts was
chosen as a member of the board of trus-
tees at the same meeting. Rev. e. b. Bag
by, pastor of the church, who serious
ly i'll for two months, is now fully recov-
cred and has entered upon his regular du
ties as pastor.
Special memorial services were held at
Mckendree IL. Z. Church last Sunday even
ing by Lincoln Post No 3, G.. A. R. Rev.
DR.. +. L. Hubbard, pastor of the church,
preached the sermon and the choir rem
Gered special music. The members of Lin
coin post attended in a body.
The Mems Society of Metropolitan Pres
byterian Church held an interesting meet
ing Monday evening and listened to an adj
dress on irrigation delivered by an Off
cial from the Agricultural Department.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of Gunton-Tem-
PIE Memorial Presbyterian Church held its
ernoon in the chapel The work of the
year was reviewed, and after the usual
sewing was finished a social hour was spent,
during which time refreshments We're
served. This society has clothed about
twenty poor children during the past
season, and the members have made and
sold over forty aprons, the proceeds of
which have been used for charitable pur-
poses. The uneXpended balance in the
treasury will be used to continue the work
of the circle when it resumes sessions next
fall.
Mr.. w. J. Palmer. who recently resigned
as director of the choir at Hamline NJ E.
Church after many years of service in that
position. has accepted the leadership of the
choir in St PauIs Lutheran Church and
nj vi lar chr 1Ipir to
assist in the music of that congregation.
The Bladensburg Baptist Church held
rally Sunday and sermons were delivered
by Rev. G. w. NJ. Lucas. pastor of the
church. and by Rev. d. F. Rivers, pastor
of the Berean Baptist Church, Washington,
In the morning and evening, respectively
The collections of the day amounted to
over $50 A report was given during the
evening service to the effect that the pro-
ceeds from the concert held al the church
last week amounted to $40.
AT the meeting of the Chautauqua Circle
of Metropolitan Presbyterian Church last
Tuesday evening the members concluded
held at the home of DR.. and Mrs G.. N
Luccock. 30i 9Th street southeast and the
subject for discussion was German Charac-
ters." Mr.. Guy read paper on the subject
and MISS CARA Wilson conducted a quiz on
a chapter in American diplomacy The
closing feature of the program was a de-
bate on the question. Resolved That Ger
many has beQueathed more to the twen-
tteth century than has Italy Mr.. L. F.
Speer spoke on the affirmative side of the
question and DIR. A. A. Thompson supported
the negative view. The members of the
circle consider that they have finished a
profitable seasons study. and the work will
be taken up again in the fall. A special
meeting is being arranged for, to be held in
about two weeks.
Arrangements have been made for the
laying of the corner stone of the new St
AIMS Catholic Church at Tenleytown to-
pected that large number of people from
the city will be present, and the exercises
will be impressive.
The Epworth League of Asbury, colored.
NJ E. Church celebrated the thirteenth an
of that organization with appro-
pirate exercises last Sunday afternoon
Addresses We're given by Rev. Mr.. Cum
mings of Alexandria. Va. and by Mr. F
T. Israel. the District secretary of the
league. Special music was provided for
the occasion by the Asbury Church choir
The open-air even song service at the
Episcopal cathedral site has commenced
for this season, and large congregations
assemble every Sunday afternoon around
the peace cross The service is held at 4
O'Clock.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Gun
gave reception to the older members of
the church in the chapel last evening An
enjoyable literary and musical program
was rendered and the usual light refresh
ments were served. One of the objects of
the social was to bring the old and young
members of the church into closer associa-
ton with each others work.
Glass No. II of the Sunday school of the
Ninth Street Christian Church recently
gave trolley party to Cabin John bridge
The class is composed of young ladies, with
Mr.. Pickett as teacher.
progressive euchre, under the auspices
of st. AIMS Catholic Church, TenIeytown,
was held Monday evening at Carroll Insti-
tute Hall. There was a large number of
players participating in the event and it
was regarded as successful affair
a combined business and social meeting
OF the Lutheran Young Peoples Union was
heId tuesday evening at the Church of the
Reformation, and a large number of Young
people representing the societies in the
various Lutheran churches of the CITY at
tended. Rev. c. H. Butler president of the
union, presided. The first part of the meet
ing was devoted to the reading of reports of
the officers on work done during the past
year, all of which denoted a prosperous
condition. The annual election of officers
was then held and resulted as follows:
President, Rev. c. II. Butler: first vice
president, Mr.. G.. Loch!er; second vice
president, Miss Richardson; treasurer. Miss