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Gymnastic Directors to Meet at New York

College cymnastic directors from all over
the country are gathering In town to attend
the sixth annual convention Of the Ameri-
can Association OF Physical Directors in the
universities and colleges. which begins on
Dec. 80. Meetings win be held at the New
York A. c. instead of at Columbia University
as formerly obtained. DR.. Paul c. Phillips
of Amherst, the president OF the associat ion,
will open the sessions with an address. Pa
pers will be presented for discussion on Tues
day "a follows The Growth Of Gymnasium
Apparatus. by Prof Godie OF Princeton:
The Abuse of Preparatory School Training. "
by DR. Dudley A. Sargent. director of the
Harvard University gymna stun, and The
Pla GO and Value of Correspondence Schools. "
by DR.. Watson Lewis Savage. phys di-
rector of Columbia University.
At the second session on Tuesday after
noon DR.. Jay " Sea yer of Yale will read a
paper on THE Physiology of Exercises of
Speed, Endurance and strength" pr II. r.
@i IN Athe on and GymnSsIiSs Snd
Dr. William q. Anderson OF Yale is to spea
on. "rhe Contributions. for the Year from
On "Wednesday. Pr. Ilon2o A. staeg. pro-
Of e. the he chs1 un
viii discuss the ,"Rciat ions. Of the society to
the Secondary schools The rema inder OF
the session will be devoted to the annual
Committees % p and Il. % ELECTION e Of new Vf oficeTs
for the ensuing calendar year,
For the first time thi. year the prepa ratory
schools will be accorded representa- ion at
the convention. This step is the out growth
of an organization of instructors in pre-
paratory school cymnasiuns formed last sum-
mer AT Chautanaua. Its president Is Dr.
4. DeGront of the Lewis institute at Chica go
Michael + Sweeney, the worlds champion
high Jumper, OF Hin school. Pottstown, Pa e,
is treasurer, and Dr. Otto ,Monahan OF the
Hotchkiss School at Lakevllc, Conn, is Sec
retary,
This society will hold Its first annual meet
ING NJ the New York A. &. at the same time
as the college directors meet, but in other
rooms. One session of tie college men will
directors for general discussion and AN ex-
oh Do oI
The sun., 1902-12-25
FORBES AND TOKELL MATCHED.
To Meet At san Francisco for the Bantam
Title Next February Before Yosemite A.C.

Prof Jimmy Kelly, who has Andrew Tokell
the English bantam champion. under his
wing. has received a liberal offer to meet
Harry Forbes at San Francisco in February
The offer came from the Yosemite A. &. and
was promptly accepted by Kelly, who I'M
mediately posted $500 as a forfeit The club.
according TO Kelly, will have to do the same
both ways a. soon as the articles OF agree
ment are signed Much interest will naturally
be centred on the outcome as the contest
will be for the bantam title Of the world
Those who have seen Tokell work In private
say that he has more than an even chance
really be a slasher. Kelly says Tokell will
train for the mill at a place not very far from
San Francisco. The weight will be II 5 pounds
The sun., 1902-12-25
The Garden Football Tournament.

Two noted Carlisle Indians. Hawley Pierce
and his brother Bcmis Pierce. are expected
to play on the professional eleven that will
represent Syracuse at the coming indoor
tournament in Madison Square Garden
The addition OF the Pierces will make the
York and Philadelphia eleyens will have
to look to their laurels. The manager OF
the New York team says that he has thirty
names for the present The Philsdelphia
eleven Is mads up Of many former Pennsyl-
The sun., 1902-12-25
Deeds Covering the Transfer OF Belmont
Park Filed.

MISEoLA. L. l., Dec 24.-Thc deed covering
the transfer Of tract comprising about ESQ
acres OF land bet ween Rosedale and Queens
to the Westchester Racing Association. has
been filed in the County Clerks ONCE here
The tract includes a number OF farms and resi-
dence places. mostly fronting on the Hemp
stead and Jamaica road, which was purcha sed
by Jarvis f. Smith last fall
While most of the land was acquired by
smith last fall. the date OF transfer Of sew
eral pieces of property forming part of this
vast track shows that preparations for ac-
Gnrinx this land for racing purposes were
tion naSied In the transfer 10 nominal,
The sun., 1902-12-25
Chess.

Hanham met Halpern in the trian Rular tie
match for the champion ship at the Man.
haitian Chess Club yesterday afternoon, the
former playing a kings bishops opening.
At his twelfth move Hanham won a pawn.
Later on Halpern won the exchange, but he
had to give up that advantage a few moves
later After sevcnty-four moves Hanham
an
The sun., 1902-12-25
Al san Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 24.-Thc feature event.
the SIX furlong handicap, was won In a hard drive
by Sad Sam with Huachuca second and kenll-
worth third.
First Race-SeNen furlongs-Montana Pccress,
0? Reed. Is to l. won: Maun Bell. VI (W. Waldo.
y 70 3, second; Chappie, los Waterbury. 40 70 L.
third. Time. 80.
second Race one mile-Nigrette, so (ConnelD.
TO 2. won; Dottcrcl ~ Il. 4. Jackson, IL 70 ?,
second: lgnac.o lU (Minder. 70 l, third. Time.
1885,.
Third Race-Seven furlongs-Ned Dennis. III
tBrkenruthl. IL 10 q won; Jim Gore. III 0RaDschl,
TO second Moconto. l07 (Mnder). II 10 !. third.
Time. l.25l1.
Fourth Race Six furlongs-Sad sam. lI2 tBurnsl,
2i " 5. won: Huachuca los tBrkenruth), 10 70 5,
second: kenllworth, 1871 (Ransch). 70 2. third.
Time, iItNt.
l07 tRanSchI, even won: Stlicho. los tBurnsl.
10 10 l. second; The owl ioi Mlnden TO 5. third.
Time, l:i3.
Sixth Race-One Mile-Stuyve lO2 Uonnellyl,
10 l. won: Mlas, ~ (Connclh, IS TO 8. second;
Horton, ll2 (Bullnanl, 8 TO S. third. Time, l33.
The sun., 1902-12-25
The KINGS RACING INTERESTS
ROYAL STABLE LARGER THAN
GENERALLY SUPPOSED.
Ensland's Ruler Has Fort ty.seven thorough.
breds-fias Seven Two.Year.Oids by
Persimmon-Diamond Jubilee and
F10rtxei II. His Other stations.

King Edwards stud. including the
thoroughbred stations. brood mares. foals.
horses in training and last years Grand
National winner. Ambush H.. make the grand
total OF forty seven animals. 1t is a formid-
able array to be trained and groomed. and
its extent is perhaps not so well known to
lovers of horsefesh in the outside world
Other studs outnumber this interesting & bunch
but nowhere is there to be had bluer blood
or stock that has contributed 30 much to the
success Of the English turf at the present
hour
Just now the royal stable Is divided into
three sections. Ambush H.. with a special
trainer and a couple Of trial horses. is at the
GIrragh of Kildare in Ireland. undergoing
rough winter work for the rly spring steeple-
chase events the horses in training. number
ing eighteen, are with Richard Marsh at
Egerton House. Newmarket. Here also are
the three top-notch stations. Persmmon,
Diamond Jubilee and Florizel H.. who. curl
ously enough. are brothers. located at the
Heath Stud Farm The foals to the number
Of ten and brood mares. sixteen. are at Sand
rim CHAM stud. There has been some weed
ing out In the training material. leaving
only one three-year-od flly. Nadejda. a
remnant OF the Perdita stock. and an own
sister to his Majesty's Derby winners. She
figures in the $40 900 events next year. This
Ally is the last OF Perdita III. 8 nine foals and
the following table from the Field shows
the work of this remarkable brood mare of
the Sandrin CHAM stud
The sun., 1902-12-25

third. Time. LOLA. j. Il. Hayes. Alvin W. and
Allarie also ran.
finh Race-Five furlongs-Orrie Goan. ios
tMountanl. to |, won: Ada Russell III tGoodycarl
~ TO l. second Sand Flea, i03 johnson 90 TO !,
third. Time. 1O6la. Hart d. Mamie j.. Battus
and Fred HeSSig also ran.
The sun., 1902-12-25
skating.

The skating races which were scheduled
to take place at Verona Lake. N. j., to-day
have been postponed until New Years Day.
The Ice on the lake Is not thick enough 70 In.
sure safety Entries for the races Will be
open until Saturday.
The sun., 1902-12-25

Willie Anderson Is not TO 20 to a Chica 20
links next season, but on his return from
Scotland will begin his third season at the
Pittsfeld Country Club. His brother Tom
will also be in the Berk shires. having been
en- "a gcd by the StockbridRe Golf Club, while
Tom Anderson, Sr.. stays on for not her year
at the Montclair Golf Club. viii Smith
Of the Midlothian Club will be at Santa Bar-
bara this winter. md Horace Rawllns of the
Waumbek Golf Club has returned for his
third season to the Los Angeles Country
Club
The sun., 1902-12-25
HORSES AND CARRIAGES.

TO INSURE PROPER Cl.ASsIFICA.
TION N THE SUNDAY sun ADvER.
TISEMENTs MUST BE HANDED IN
NOT LATER THAN p. n. SATURDAY.
The sun., 1902-12-25

Alec Herd. the open champion OF Great
Britain. was elected captain at the last meet
ing Of the Professional Golfers Association
in London. II was also voted to hold an
annual professional match. Scotland against
En- gland, during the open champion ship
meeting and a committee was appointed to
arran ge the details.
The sun., 1902-12-25
fiOJ.F'.
Christmas Day Fixtures-Points About
Prof fessiOnals.

II the storm that is moving down from
Lake Superior does rot get to the links to-day
before the golfers there will be competitions
at Lakewood. ST. Andrews. Westchester,
Dyker Meadow and other courses in the NJ
G. A. district. A number of players have
gone South for the holidays
The sun., 1902-12-25

At the Atlantic City Country Club there
will be an all-day Christmas competition
for the eddy boys, who will be treated 10 d
turkey dinner by Frederick Hemsley, presi.
dent OF the club
The sun., 1902-12-25
Tstabllshed 1880.
VAN TASSELL 4 kEARNEYS
Auction Sales
ARE HELD REG GTLARLS EVERY
Tu'ESnAY ANn FRIDAY

commencing at 10 o'clock
AT THEIR HORSE AUCTION MART.
100 and 132 Fast 18th ST.,
Between Third and Fourth Avs. New York.
Catalogues ready morning OF each sale. Pur-
chasers will always ind large and Interesting
list 10 select from
Those desiring to sell can make entries At
sny time up TO r. N. the day before the sale.
The sun., 1902-12-25
SECONDHAND
nlsOl'(iHA Ms.

We are Offering several very good second
hand BROUGHAMS at moderate prices. They
represent the best makes BREWSTER a co.
J. B BREWSTER q Co, HEALRY Co.
HOOKER CO.. &c. These Broughams
nrst class shape for immediate use.
All have rubber tires and are painted and
striped In the most approved tastes. They
comprise extension fronts and square fronts.
II you are In the market for carriage orthis
kind you will make a mistake ~ you purchase
before seeing our stock Largest aSsor
ment OF all Kinds OF carriages OF any house
Ia the business.
IeO AND 1872 EAST 18TH ST.
CARRIAGE BUILDERS.
The sun., 1902-12-25

Seven of the two-year- r-olds at Fgerton
House are all by P-rsimmon. Mead being the
only winner. In the nine approaching two
vear-olds there is more variety, as the fol-
lowing list will show. One. Ortolan. is by
tlrtr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
To Visit Alexandria.

The Confederate Veterans OF the sew
enth Georgia Regiment are preparing for
q visit to the battlefeIds of Virginia and
according to the itinerary they Will
snend the Dist, the anniversary OF the
first battle of Manassas, at that place and
will reach this city at $50 that evening.
They will pass the 22d visiting points Of
interest around here Munson's Hill and
other places, and will leave here for
Fredericksburg at $50 that night. The
veterans are said to number about one
hundred, and will be accompanied by
their ladies. The regular meeting OF
Lee Camp will be held tonight and the
Droposed visit will be discussed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS.

Northern mails week days, close at 30
and 10 As a. M, and 10, 40, o 40 and % p.
NJ. Open mt S 90 a. m, l2O IN. and 81 p.
m. On Sundays Northern mails close at 30
D. m. and Z 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
7 80 and 10 - a. M, and 2 45 and 90 p. IN.
Open at 90 a. IN. and 80 and 4 30 p. m.
Southern mails, via Richmond, close at
10 40 a. M, and 2 40 and 755p. N. Open at
S a. m. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at 90 d. m.
and 3 As y. m. Open at II 90 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
: 30 a. M and p. N. Open at 90 a. IN. and
200 p. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at 2 45 p;
m. and 50 p. m. open at 500 a. IN. ana
430 p. III.
Washington mails close at 7 80 and 10 45 a.
m. ard | Is, 240, 40 and 7 So p. m. Open
at s 90 a. M, 300 m. and 4 90 p. IN. and 4 80
p. m.
ONCE Hours-Open at 500 a. m. Close at
Geo y. III.
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 m. Close
at 1000 n. m.
Carriers S,Aedule-Collection made on in;
side routes-6 30 and 10 90 "a. m. ana ; w anu
52Op. IN. Full r0ute-6 30 q. IN. and . 80 p.
m. Sunday collection 60 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. M. and close
1000 q. IN.
Deliveries made 8 90 q. m, p. IN. and 4 10
p. IN.
before our indicated time for closing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
Rear-end Collision.

A rear-end collision occurred at Acco-
tink. on the Washington Southern Rail
way. this morning between nine and ten
O'Clock. A freight train which was
northbound was struck by passenger tram
No. 81, also nortbbound. The freight
train was backing into the main track
from a siding when struck by the pass
eneer train. The cabGosc of the freight
train was demolished and several cars
were derailed. Conductor Goods Of
the freight was badly hurt but
no one on the passenger train was
injured. A wrecking train was sent from
Washington to the scene of the accident
and the track was soon cleared. Mr..
Goods was brought to this city and taken
to the Alexandria Hospital where he was
attended by DIR. Smith. His injuries
are quite serious and it is feared that
he is paralvzed rom his waist down,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
Pound in a Graveyard.

More than year ago the police were
notified that Joseph Green had escaped
from the penitentiary at MOundsVille,
w. Va, and would probably return TO
the neighborhood to this city, as he
had been sentenced in Washington for
grand larceny. He had served nearly
two years of four-year sentence when
he made his escape. The fugitive was
never apprehended, although the closest
watch was kept for him. On Saturday
morning the Washington police received
Information that Green was buried IN a
cemetery adjoining this city on the 2Sth
of last January. He died in a work
house at Cincinnati, having been sent
there under an assumed name and the
body was shipped to Alexandria at the
request of relatives. The police not
having been notified, continued their
search for the fugitive until Saturday.
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Police Court Items.

The cases on the docket of the Police
Court this morning were unimportant.
James Myers, colored, was charged
with causing some excitement III the
market house Saturday afternoon by as
saulting a colored girl named Martha
johnson. The evidence showed that the
girl assaulted Myers, and he was dis
missed. The complainant appeared to
be a vagrant under the law and was sent
to the work house for thirty days.
Awhile man charged with being drunk
and disorderly was fined SO
Hattie Lomak, colored, had been
charged by another sable female with
abusive language and with throwing stones
at her. The accused was dismissed, no
evidence having been adduced to sub
stan.iate the charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
Charters Granted.

Judge Norton today granted charter
to the Piedmont Boating and Yachting
Association. The officers are b. f.
McCauley, president; II. V. Lansdale,
vice president; l.. d. Sale, secretary,
and w. w. Kirby, treasurer, all of
Washington. Mr.. Charles Bendheim Is
the local attorney.
A charter was also granted to the Co
lumbar Marble Quarrying Company to
own, lease, and operate quarries of mar
bic and stone and to manufacture and
sell such products. The capital stock is
5000, 900, and Mr. G. l.. BoOthe Is the
local attorney. The officers are }. i.
Manning, of Rutland, VT, president; IL.
F. Woodland, of Washington, secre-
tary, and R. @. Birney, of Rutland, VT,
treasurer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
A Hot Sunday.

The weather yesterday was hot almost
throughout. The mercury scared around
the % mark, until between three and
four o. clock when black cloud formed
in the northeast and refreshing wind
lowered the temperature mat ally.
There were, however, but few drops
of rain. the shower having passed down
the Maryland shore. After dark
heavy cloud gathered in the western
heavens and the thunder and lighting
indicated the approach of rain. There
was none, however, and an hour later
the stars were shining. The atmosphere
subsequently grew oppressive and the
heat throughout the night rendered
sleep in many cases impossible. The
weather today has been cloudy and
cool
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Colored people are holding camp
meeting at Queen City, in the county.
Two converts to the Seventh Day Ad-
ventist faith were baptized in Hunting
Geek near the bridge yesterday after
noon.
A valuable dog belonging TO MIR.
Claude Lennon was poisoned yesterday
and had to be killed. Several dogs be-
longing to Aiexandrians have been pols-
oned recently.
It is stated that the steam barge Daniel
Jackson will within the next day or two
begin regular route between this city,
Washington and points on Occoquan
creek and its vicinity in place of the
steamer Occoquan, which was burned.
The tug ]. S. Hoskins, with the
large barge ID. Fairfax Bush in tow, has
arrived in this city. The barge has aboard
about 1900 tons of fertilizer from
Norfolk for the Bryant Fertilizer Com
pany.
Some excitement was cauvd on an electric
ear ON ROYAL street near King, on Saturday
night night by dispute which took pla'e
etween an Alexandrian and several me.l
living in Fairfax county. below this city.
crowd gathered Around the car, but the police
appeared and quoted tn dispute.
Capt. W. III. Kline, rescue worker OF New
York and Washington, yesterday afternoon
delivered an interesting sermon, entitled
miracles Of Grace" in tent at the north
east corner Of Columbus and Queen streets.
There was large attendance.
A lantern musical will be given in the yard
of the Washington Public school Building,
corner Of Washington and Wolf streets, to-
morrow evening from 5until 10 o'clock. The
proceeds will be used for the benefit of the
Alexandria Free kindergarten.
The members Of Golden Light Lodge, indie
pendent Order of Good Templars, will to-
night pay fraternal visit to ~. Julien
Lolge. at Walkers Chapel. in Alexandria
county. 1t is expected that about thirty-hYe
members viii go.
During the wind storm yesterday afternoon
the Masonic Hall in AnacOstia was struck by
lightning and Mrs. Jane Crawford, living in
the building, was knocked down by the
shock.
The sentries were Withdrawn from Rosslyn
village this morning. Mr.. Geary, whose
saloon was wrecked by soldiers expects to be
fully reimbursed by the government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
Funeral.

The funeral of the late Benjamin r.
Cook who died last Thursday night,
took place at 5 O'Clock yesterday after
noon from his late residence, 2l9 south
st Asapb street, and was well attended
The members of the Columbia Fire En-
CINE Company, of which he was a mem
Sor attended. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. J. A, LETTERS, OF the
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church,
and the interment was in the Union
Cemetery. The following were the pail
hearers: Messrs. ]. Frank, Jr.,
Theodore, William. and Ernest Cook
hrothers of the deceased, and MeSsrs
lanes Hughes and Julian I, Knight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
Held Up and Assaulted.

There was a hold-up at the intersect-
ton of Wilkes and Lee streets about
eleven o'clock last night, and the cries
of the victim brought number of
people to their windows and front doors
and caused some excitement. Mr.
Lewis Williams, who had been visiting
in the neighborhood, started for his
home. He had proceeded up Lee
street to Wilkes when he was assaulted
by man who evidently intended to rob
him. Mr.. Williams called for aid when
his assailant fed. He could not tell
whether the man who attacked him was
white or cOlored.
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Personal.

Miss Mary Strait On, of Lynchburg, is
visiting relatives at 603 Queen street.
Miss Mary II. Taylor is on visit 10
Rawley Springs.
Mrs. X. l.. Lambeth has gone to
Charlottesville.
Mrs. John Abendsheim and her two
little daughters have gone to York, Pa,
to visit friends.
Mrs. w. G. Rogers and her sister,
Miss Mamie Agnew, have returned from
Loudoun.
Mr.. w. L. Clark and Miss M. NJ.
Howdershell were married in the Baptist
Church at Falls Church last Friday
Misses Daisy and India Marshall have
returned from a delightful visit to
Charlestown, w. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07

Summer complaint is unusually prey
alent among children this season. A
well developed case in the writer's
family was cured last week by the
timely use of Chamberlain's Colic'
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy-one OF
the best patent medicines manufactured
and which is always kept on hand at
the home of We scribe. This is not In
tended as a free puff for the company,
who do not advertise with us, but to
benefit little sufferers who may not be
within easy access of physician. No
family should be without a bottle OIL
this medicine in the house, especially
in me.-Lansing, Iowa,
Journal. Far sale by Richard Gibson,
dru0Gist.
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White
Goods
Bargains.

We begin housekeeping with a ven
geance today in all departments. The
special offerings in White Goods will
prove exceptionally interesting
Sergine Suiting, "a inches wide, in navy
black, and brown, green, light and dark gray
mixtures. This is an excellent fabric for
the mountain and seashOre wear 10C
per ..'"
case Medium Cord Pique. This is
French material and much above f0C
re average. Actual value Soc; peryd ~
White Paris Muslin will make very pretty
dress. This material is very dainty
and the regular S7lc. kind; DC
per yard.................. ....................".
A tempting value in White Organdie,. SO
inches wide. A regular 35c. kind;
you should not miss this; per Doc
yard......... ..........'.'...'' 1900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
New Paving.

1t is expected that the work of paving
King street, from Royal to Fayette
streets, distance Of eight blocks, will
be commenced some time this week. The
contractors for the work. Messrs. Cuyilier
Co., have perfected arrangements for
the receipt of the necessary material.
The repaving of Alfred street with vitrl-
fled brick from King to Queen streets, a
distance of two blocks, has been com
ple.ed. and that thoroughfare is now
omen for traffic.
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Hurt While Coasting.

A number OF youngsters engage daily
and part of the night in the dangerous
practice of coasting down King street
from Fairfax to the river. There have
been several capsizes and occasional
narrow escapes. Sometimes the riders
are so thoughtless as to place little child
rem upon the wheels in front of them.
Yesterday evening youth whose name
could not be learned was thrown from
his wheel while coasting down the square
between Fairfax and Lee streets and
received injuries which may prove a
warning to him in future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-07-07
Tho Churches Yesterday.

The services at the various churches
were Yesterday and last night wen Lay az
tended notwithstanding the extreme heat,
De- r X Massie, of the Episcopal
theological Seminary, occupied the pull
pit in Christ Church, and the morning morning
Services at the Me hOdist Episcopal
Church south were conducted by Rev,
IA Staier. Rev. C. II. Crawford,
State Superintendent of the AntissalCon
League. preached in the MethodiSI
Protestant Church at night. AT the
other churches the services were conduct
ed by the resident pastors.