Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-19
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an excellent collation. was provided. The
various branches of benevolent work in
this church are said to be in successful OPP
GRAFTON.
An entertainment designated as 1.-THE Old
maids Convention drew immense au-
dience to the United Brethren Church last
Wednesday evening. A great deal of amuse-
ment was furnished by the quaint and old
fashioned costumes worn by the young la
dies, and the affair was regarded as great
success.
A Hallock evening. under the auspices of
the Young Women's Guild, was held last
evening at Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church and large number of the congre-
CATION attended. box of articles to be
sent to DIR. Hallock, the missionary of the
church In China, was prepared and a greet
ing from the church to the missionary was
also placed in the box. One of the articles
sent was rag carpet. The program was
informal and consisted of music and recita-
TONS An interesting feature Of the decora-
lions was their novel arrangement, the pic
lures on the walls being placed in reverse
order after the Chinese custom.
An entertainment, under the auspices of
lhe Fort Myer executive committee of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the District,
was held Wednesday evening in the post
nall Inc program included selections by
the post band, songs by Miss Eta Wilson,
recitations by Miss Edith Gideon and 9TH
ers, and the affair was reported as finan-
cial and artistic success. A large party
from the city was present at the entertain
ment, and the hall was completely filled.
DR.. Frederick D. Power, pastor of Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church, has been
absent this week in Columbia and Kansas
petty. Mo. At Columbia. Mo, DR.. Power
delivered three lectures before the Minister
ial Association of the state. which met in
that city April 16 and II, and he lectured
in Kansas City last evening He will re-
turn to Washington tonight.
The Junior Endeavor Society of Keller
Memorial Lutheran Church gave a social
at the church last evening which was
largely attended. A program of recitations
and music was rendered which met with
the approva! of the audience. The affair
was in charge of Miss Elsie Parkinson, SUI
perlntendent of the junior department.
Rev. S. X. Braun of Easton, Pa. adj
dressed the meeting of the Young Peoples
Society of the First Baptist Church Tues
day evening on Christ in the Passover"
The Armat motion pictures We're exhib-
tied last evening at Trinity NJ. E. Church
before large audience.
DR.. G. n. Luccock of the METROPOLITAN
PRESBYTERIAN Church returned Tuesday
evening from Chicago. where he had dedi-
Gated Presbyterian church at Oak Park
the previous Sunday. During his absence
morning by DR.. John Dewitt and In the
evening by President Daniel w Fisher of
Hanover College, both members of the
creed revision committee.
Rev. E. B. Bagby. pastor of the Ninth
Street Christian Church. who has been
seriously i'll of fever for the past three
weeks. is somewhat improved and report
ed to be out Of danger, but he will not be
able to resume his duties as pastor for
several days yet. Rev. Bagby's illness is
regretted by his many friends, who will
be glad to learn Of his recovery.
The annual service of the Girls Friendly
Society of the diocese was held last Sun
day night at the Church of the Epiphany
The sermon was preached by Rev. B. H.
Howden.
The Epworth League of Waugh NJ E
Church gave a social last evening, which
was largely attended. A literary and musi-
cal program was rendered and the perform
ers We're warmly applauded.
Revival meetings have been conducted the
| past week at the Second BAPTIST Church nv
Evangelist NJ. P. Fixes The congregations
We're large and many professed conversion
is proposed to continue the meetings an
other week.
An entertainment was given last evening
at the Brightwood Park NJ. E Church by
| the choir and its friends. The proceeds of
Inc cNtHiiiS VIII De uSeu IN the purchase of
| new music for the choir
| A matinee euchre party was given Tues
day afternoon at the old Moore mansion for
| the benefit of st. Martins of Tours Catholic
| Church. The arrangements were in charge
OF Mrs. James johnson and Mrs. Reed
Rev. Edmund S. Rousmaniere of Provi
dence. R. l., preached at St Margaret
Episcopal Church last Sunday morning and
evening.
| An Evening With the Choir was the
order of service at the Westminster Pres
byterian Church last Sunday evening. The
| choir of sixteen voices was assisted by Miss
Jessie Tabler, contralto. and Mr. Halstead
Z. Hoover, baritone. Mrs. Frank Byram
presided at the organ and directed the
| choir.
The Y. w. c. T T. Of Vermont Ayenue
Christian Church gave japanese tea Mon
! day evening at the residence of Mr. and
| Mrs G. w. Shelton, 1915 S street northwest
| A delightful program of music and readings
| was rendered and the large number present
| expressed themselves as having greatly en-
| joyed the occasion.
| Mr.. Lyman Pierce general secretary of
| the local Y. NJ. C. "A, who has been Sc
rously ill at Garfield Hospital for over
| three months is reported by his physician
to be out OF danger. and his complete recov-
cry is anticipated.
An entertainment and sale was held
| Thursday evening at the Church of the AS
| cension, which was voted success by the
| large number present. Readings were given
| by Miss Gertrude Withers, Miss Hattie VIII
| Hanson and Miss Gertrude Gordon. Musical
numbers were rendered by Miss Polly Ma
| son, Mr.. H. w. Stratton, Miss Lucy r. Ma
| SON. Miss Virginia Powell Goodwin Miss
| Rosalie Mayer, Mr.. Charles G. McRoberts,
| and an octet was sung by Messrs. Nc
| Roberts, Farnum. Lambertson, Dent Sci
| bold. Paschal. Adamson and DR.. Gartrell.
| After the program refreshments were sold
| by the ladies Of the church.
| The Missionary Society Of McKendree
/ NJ. E. Church recently elected the following
| officers and curators for the ensuing year:
| President, Mrs. J. H. Wesler; vice presi-
dent, Mr.. S. E. Tomlinson; secretary, Mr..
| Harry Stewart; treasurer, Mrs. A. P. Con-
| way; curatOrs, Mr.. r. v. Belt, Mrs. A. o.
| Latham, Mrs. H. T. Brian and Misses Bes-
| sic Gheen, Nellie Davis and Agnes Hubbard
| The fence and outside woodwork on Trim
| ity Episcopal Church was repainted this
| week and preparations are being made to
| give the church an attractive appearance
| during the services to be held in commem-
| Grafton Of its seventy anniversary. In
| addition to the program as already nuh-