Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-31
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Rev. E.. B. Bagby. pastor of the Ninth
Street Christian church, was in Hagers-
town, Md, yesterday In attendance on the
meeting of the executive board of the
Christian Missionary Society for Maryland,
Delaware and the Dntriet of Columbia,
Bagby is member of the executive board.
M Rsv pr Frank N Bristol pastor Of
baccalaureate sermon before the graduates
of the National Training School for Deacon
esses and Nurses last Sunday morning
Rev. NJ Ross Fishburn, pastor of the
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church,
who has been Ill for the past few weeks. is
greatly improved in health, and will soon be
able to resume his duties as pastor of that
congregation.
The final meeting Of the Natter Band Of
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church for this
season was held last Sunday afternoon, and
a large number of the members were pres
ent. Mrs. Clara Williams, president Of the
society, presided, and Mr. 8. D. Luckett
gave an address on Porto Rico, one of the
new missionary fields in which the church
is becoming deeply interested
The May feast of St. Augustine's Catho-
lie parish was held In the basement Of the
church Wednesday evening at s O'Clock.
The entertainment was pleasing one, and
consisted Of songs, recitations and drills by
members Of the Sunday school. The at
tendance was large.
The Ladies' Mite Society of Gorsuch NJ E.
Church. corner AZ and l. streets southwest,
held 1t regular monthly meeting last Mon
day evening in the Sunday school room Of
the church. Despite the inclemency of the
weather there was a large number Of the
members and friends Of the society present
After the meeting had been opened by pray
er by the pastor, Rev. Thos. E. Copes, the
routine business of the society was trans
acted, following which there were several
musical selections. An address was made
by Rev A. H. Thompson the pastor of the
Wilson Memorial Church. At the close Of
the program those present were served with
refreshments. Among those taking part in
the entertainment were the following: Mrs
T. E. Copes, Miss Nellie Randy, Miss Eva
Smith. Mr. George L. Price, Mrs. Crymes
and Rev Thos. E. Copes. Mr.. j. H Good
rich, president of the society, presided at
the meeting and Mr.. William r. Hunt act
ed secretary.
Childrens day in the Lutheran Sunday
schools of this city will be observed with
appropriate exercises Sunday. June 8, that
being the date set by. the general synod
and the young folks are now occupied with
rehearsals for the occasion. The special Of
ferings that day will be for the benefit
of the Tressler Orphans Home at Logs
vile, Pa, an institution under the auspices
Of the general synod Of the Luthern Church.
Rev. DR.. F. .. Power will attend the
commencement exercises Of Bethany Col
lege In West Virginia. June II to 10. This
college is under the auspices of the Chris
tan Church and DR.. Power is member
of the board Of trustees Of the institution.
A missionary social of the woman's For
eign Missionary Society Of the First Con-
gregational Church was held Tuesday even
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T street northeast. The affair was largely
attended and those present reported an en-
joyabIe evening. ~
The birthday celebration Of the Missionary
Society of the Washington Heights Presby-
terrain Church was held Monday evening.
A euchre party under the auspices of st.
Martins Catholic Church, was held in the
old Moore mansion last Monday evening.
There was a large number Of players and
some valuable prizes were awarded to the
successful players. al Ia
The corner stone Of the new St. AIMS
Catholic Church at Tenleytown will be laid
with appropriate ceremonies tomorrow at
ternoon. The combined councils Of the
knights of Columbus VIAL attend the exer-
cises in a body, and a. large number Of the
clergy Of the city will be present. The
knights will assemble at Friendship" the
suburban residence Of Mr.. John r. Mclean.
anu Will tHen marCn TO the site or the new
church building. Mr.. James A. Duvall Will
be marshall Of the day and there will be
mounted company present under COM
mand of Sergeant Matthews.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church gave
social Wednesday evening to which the
society Of the First Congregational Church
was invited. There was large attendance
and the evening was pleasantly spent with
tar oy,l
converse. Refreshments were served dur
ing the evening.
The general conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. which was in ses-
sion at Dallas. Texas, elected two bishops
as follows: Rev. DR.. E. E. Hoss editor OF
the Nashville Christian Advocate, and Rev
DR.. Alexander Coke Smith. pastor of the
Epworth Church, Norfolk. Va. Both are
well known men and prominent In the az
fairs of the church.
FROM report Of the president of the gen.
eral synod Of the Reformed Church, which
was In session last week in Baltimore the
Is given out that the number
of communicates Of that body at the pres
ent time is 100000. The church has j. 800
Sunday schools, with 200 900 scholars: con-
trlbutions for benevolence are $3.50, 900 a
year and $1O0O,OOO Is contributed annually
to maintain the church in the United States.
The Mems Club of the Eastern Presby-
terrain Church has arranged for meeting
to be held Monday evening. The program
VIII include vocal solos by Mrs A. G. Dunn.
MISS Laura Black and Mr.. Roland Roderick:
and violin solo by Miss Edith Holt.
The closing religious exercises of the
academic year Of the Catholic University
will take place at the University building
tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock. Solemn
pontifical mass will be celebrated by Right
Rev. Philip J. Garrigan, DID, bishop of
Sioux City, and the sermon on the occa-
sion will be preached by Rev. P. J. Hayes,
5 L.. of New York, president of the
Alumni Association. At the conclusion of
the mass solemn te deum of Thanksgiving
will be sung.
Professor l. Garland Penn of Atlanta, Ga.
addressed meeting at Asbury M E
Church, Thursday afternoon in the interest
OF the negro young peoples Christian and
educational congress. to sbe held in Atlanta
from August to II. An interdenomina-
tional organization was formed, with Rev.
A C. Garner. pastor of plymouth Congre-
gational Church, presiaeati Rev. c. w: M.
Lucas. pastor Of, Bladensburg Baptist
Church, secretary, and sRes. W.. H Gaines.
treasurer. After an sjntR1eStinr report nv