Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-21

Dales; our periodicals, Mrs. W. 1. McKen-
ny; bureau of supplies, Mrs ]. E: Amos;
children's work, Miss AIDA Fowler; reading
course, Mrs T. H.. Martin; Christmas
boxes. Mrs. H. r. Na5lor branch report,
Mrs. Arson Taylor.
In number of the churches lately the
ministers have taken for their theme the
Sunday closing law, and have been urging
upon the members of the various consre-
cations that they advocate greater rever-
ence for Sunday and support the proposed
legislation looking toward an enforced ces-
sation OF business that day.
The Mems Association Of Hamline M. E.
Church gave moonlight excursion by
steamer to Indian Head last Tuesday even
ing. Several hundred members of the con-
gregation and their friends took advantage
of the outing afforded by the trip.
Rev DR.. D. J. Stafford. pastor of ST.
Wednesday for New York. from which
point he will sail for Europe. to remain
abroad three months. 1t is understood his
health has been failing lately and he takes
the vacation on the advice of Cardinal Glib
bons. While absent DR.. Stafford will visit
Ireland, Scotland. France and Italy, and
Rev. Father Dolan will be in charge Of st.
Patrick's parish until his return.
The Sunday school of the First Baptist
Church held it's annual excursion and pic
mic at Bay Ridge Thursday of this week.
A great many older people as well as the
children participated in the outing and the
day was spent in the enjoyment of the rec
reative sports afforded by the resort.
The Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew chapter
at Christ Church EpiscopaD in George
town has charge of the evening services at
this season. the meetings being held the
lawn in front of the church building.
q Tha1 rfp of he Nrth OF
recently held it's business meeting at the
home of one Of the members. Miss Celia
Beall, 113S New Jersey avenue northwest.
There was large attendance. The reports
of the departments showed the league to
be In excellent condition. After the buSl-
ness had been transacted those present
turned the meeting into a poverty social
and a pleasant time spent, refresh
ments being served before adjournment.
A lawn party was given last evening at
the Lutheran Home for the Aged at Win
throp Heights, under the auspices of the
Lutheran Young Peoples Union of the city.
1t was largely attended The lawn was
beautifully lighted with japanese lanterns
and the young people spent most enJoya-
BILE evening. Refreshments were served on
the lawn.
A moonlight excursion under the auspices
of the E Street Baptist Church was held
last evening, the party going to Indian
Head and return by steamer. The boat was
we'll filled. The proceeds Of the excursion
will be applied on the building fund. The
Sunday school house of the new church IN
course of erection at 10th and N streets
for the use Of this congregation Is almost
finished and will be ready for occupancy
in few weeks. However, 1t is said the
congregation will probably worship In
their present quarters in the Memorial
Chapel on 9Th street until the main body Of
the edifice Is completed. The contract for
a large pipe organ was let recently and the
carpets for the floors are being made The
members of the church will probably oc-
cupy their new building about the first Of
August. but the dedication will not occur
until fall.
At the annual meeting, Of Foundry Ep-
worth League. held recently, officers for
the ensuing year were elected as follows:
President. Mr.. Charles H. Roesch first vice
vice president. Miss Anna NJ. Tilton: third
vice president, Mr.. s. H. .Briant; fourth
vice president, Miss Katie M. Young; Sec
rotary, Miss Juniata Rpfrbnck; treasurer,
esting reports was that made by Miss Til
ton, follows: Hospital visits. 512; visits
to aged and strangers, D7;Gliterature dis
tributed, 1.2OO pages: money expended for
charitable purposes. $36. In addition to this
clothing, furniture and provisions have
been donated and distributed.
The league of the Sacred Heart has been
Ollie Church with membership of nearly
400. -.".
Epworth League day at the Washington
Grove Chautauquas will occur July Il. The
Christian Endeavorers of the city win have
charge of the exercises July % at the same
place. Both organizations are putting
forth vigorous efforts to make their pro-
grams attractive for these occasions and
it Is likely that large numbers will attend
the rallies to be held on the respective
days.
The Young Woman's Society of Foundry
NJ. E. Church held garden party last
evening at the home of the pastor, Rev
DIR. Luther B. Wilson, in Cleveland Park.
A great many young people went out to the
suburb on the electric cars and spent an en-
jOyable evening.
The Epworth League Of Wesley M. q.
Church gave straw ride" Wednesday,
evening to Rverdale. Md. stopping at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mckee, where
the party was entertained with games and
refreshments. Nearly thirty members Of
the league participated in the moonlight
ride, which was thoroughly enjoyed.
DR.. j. c. Billheimer of the Theological
Seminary Of Gettysburg conducted the
prayer meeting at the GEORGETOWN Luz
theran Church last Wednesday evening his
son, Rev. Stanley Billheimer being the pas
tor In charge. Miss Louise Dale Leeds as
wei as Dr. Blllhe1mer, was present at the
closing meeting and social Of the Chill
dren's Mission Band on Friday night Both
spoke to the children on the Importance of
missionary work During the last year the
children have given $40 toward the church
improvements beside raising their regu-
lar missionary money.
Mr.. F. D. Harron has been appointed SUI
perintendent Of the Sunday school of ST.
PauIs Catholic Church.
Rev. J. D. Sterling. one Of the assistant
pastors of st. Matthews Catholic Church,
left yesterday afternoon for New England
where he will spend his summer vacation
Father Buckley, the other assistant at st.
Matthews. will go north about July Is, the
date set for Father Sterlings return and
Rev. Father Lee will take his vacation in
August.
The closing session Of the Washington
Methodist Preachers Association was held
Monday in the Methodist Church at Gath
ersburg. Md. Rev. Page Mlburn, president
of the association. presided, and Rev c. o.
Isaac acted as secretary. Rev. D. E. l..
Hubbard, pastor Of McKerdree Church,
preached the sermons IN the morning and
afternoon, and Rev. tDr. H r. Naylor,
presiding elder of the Washington district,
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