The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-22
The EpWOrth League.
Topics and Suggestions Of Interest to It's Members

Sunday evening. February %. the Ep-
worth League subject viii be 'Obedi-
ence. references, I Samuel xv;22.23;
Kings Hi:I4; Revelations xxii:1A This
word expresses one Of the fundamental
truths Of Christianity Il is essential to
good citizenship II is a great truth
which should be deeply impressed upon
everyone.
Obedience is a duty too lightly thought
OF by many parents in bringing up their
children; therefore parental authority Is
set aside. civil laws are transgressed,
and Gods laws are disobeyed. thereby
causing reform schools. jails. and pcni-
tentiaries 70 be filled. and too often the
hangman's moose is the final end OF a dis
o5edient child. On the other hand, a
child who is taught TO obey is submis-
sive to his parents good citizen OF his
country, and a more loyal servant to his
God Even Christ was submissive TO the
viii Of his Father, Not as I viii. but as
Thou witt" Matthew XVI So We should
be glad 70 obey at all times. in all things.
and in all places.
The social department Of Metropolitan
Elizabeth Bobb, held a very interesting
and novel social last week. The enter
tainment was announced as a Musical
Romance" The programme was opened
by a piano solo by Miss Creamer, after
which Miss Mary Mckenzie Byrne sang
two solos. Miss BObb made happy ad-
dress Of welcome to the visiting friends
OF McKendree. Grace. St. PaUl's, and
Hamline. At the conclusion Of her re-
marks the audience was favored with
several selections by Mr.. W Alfred FaI-
eoEer, after which Miss Hathaway skill
fully played a violin solo. Several ques-
tions on slips Of paper we're distributed
and Miss Hodge seated herself at the
piano and the musical romance began.
The first question being, What was the
heroine named?" and Immediately the
weli-knCwn notes Of Sweet Marie" were
heard The next question. What was
the herO's manner" was answered by the
sweet strains Of Robin Adair." and In
response to the third question, Where
was he born ." the large audience burst
into hearty applause as the familiar notes
Of Dixie" greeted their ears ach Of the
remaining twenty-five questions were an
swered in a similar manner. As the last
question, Where did they always re-
main2" was answered by all present
joining in singing our national hymn.
America" At the conclusion refresh
ments were served by twelve young Ia
dies and gentlemen.
Miss Clarice Wells and Mrs Frances
r. VIZ
services at Brookland League the PAST
two Sundays. This league gave a social
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs J. S HoI-
ledge Monday evening large number
were present and enjoyed the evening. It
was called a pie social" and the re-
frcshmeE-s consisted Of pie and coTee.
Hamline Missionary League meeting
Sunday evening under the direction Of
Miss Ada n. Williams, was most in
teresting one Mrs. e VI. Wharton,
chairman OF the District Missionary com
mittee. made an eloquent Plea for more
hearty cooperation in the work in both
time and money Those present felt an
inspiration to do more for the Increase o.
CCG-s kingdom here on earth. A duet
was sung by Miss Dolsn and Miss Thomas.
An entertainment Will be given BY
Wesley Friday evening. February Is. IN
der the auspices Of social department. Mr..
W Alfred FaIconer, chairman
Mr. Samuel Scrivener, District CORE
spending secretary, vas greeted by a
large audience at EIdbrooke sunday even
ing His talk on the subject or the
evening vas listened to with much in
teTest by ali present
RyIand League viii give a social IN con
Eeetion with an illustrated lecture en-
titled Rips on the Rocks" by Rev
Daniel w SkeIIenger. al the church.
March II
Mr. F. s. Farlee viii be in charge Of de-
voticnal services at Wesley tomorrow
evening at $50 O'Clock The services con
Quoted at the Jail every Sunday after
noon by this chapter are very interest
ing and profitable A large number Of
the young people assist in these meet
ings in the singing. Rev Thomas E
CoDes made the address last Sunday. and
Mrs Ada Ober Leech sang a solo which
affected the audience very much
McKendree meeting at $50 o'clock to