Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-21
ALLIANCE RECEPTION
PREsBYTERIANs OF WASHINGTON
AT SOCIAL FUNCTION.
Addresses by Prominent Members OF
the Observation-Disclosures
ports Of Officers.

The annual reception of the Presbyterian
Alliance of Washington, held last night in
Masonic Temple Hall. was attended by
about 400 members of that denomina ton
from the various churches throughout the
city. The affair was regarded as one OF the
most enjoyable ever held by the organiza-
ton, and for several hours sociability held
full sway.
The hall was beautifully decorated in
honor of the occasion. The platform upon
first entering the room presented the ap-
pearance of a bower of palms. tropical
plants. ferns and flowers. Here and there
upon the walls of the room were draped
American flags in artistic designs, present
ing a scene that was pleasant to look upon.
Mr.. b. Fl. Warner, president of the al
lance. presided over the exercises of the
evening. There was no set program. but
extemporaneOus addresses were deliv-
cred by a number Of the guests, in
Guiding Commissioner H. B. F.. Mcfarland.
Mr.. John Ridout. Rev. J. I. Marshall of
kensingtOn and Gen. J. c. Breckenridge.
Music was furnished throughout the even
ing.
Progress of the Denomination.
Mr.. Ridout the first speaker. talked on
"Presbyterianism and Presbyterians." tell
ing of the progress of the denomination
and of the characteristics of the members
of the church. Commissioner mcfarland
made number of suggestions in his brief
address calculated to rouse a denomina-
tional pride. Rev Mr.. Marshall spoke in a
happy vein of Rural Presbyterians." fur
nishing considerable amusement by his
humorous remarks Gen. Breckenridge also
spoke in lighter strain.
Following the informal program the
guests partook of a buffet supper.
The decorations were in charge of COM
mittee, of which Mr.. j. b. Henderson was
| NOTED flowers
ing furnished by a committee of ladies,
headed by Mrs J. c. Breckenridge. Mrs.
George Westinghouse was chairman of the
committee on music, and furnished the or
chestra for the occasion. Mr.. w. NJ. Ter
rell was chairman of the committee on re-
ception, Mr.. c. B. Pearson was chairman
of the committee on supper, and the Pres
byterial pastors of the city composed the
receiving committee. The whole affair was
in charge of a general committee ar
rangements. consisting of Mr.. B. H War
ner. president of the alliance Rev. DR..
Wallace Radcliffe. Rev. DR.. G. N. Luccock,
DR.. Daniel mcfarland and Mr. James b.
Lambie.
The Annual Report.
In the annual report of the officers of the
alliance distributed to the members last
evening the report of Mr.. Charles B. Bal
ley, the treasurer, shows that the receipts
for the year 1902 amounted to $329.sS, and
the balance in the treasury amounts to
81, O32. 70.
The Presbyterian Alliance was organized
in 1887. and its object, as stated in the con-
stitution is Ito promote unity and ef1i-
cheney in Christian work among the mem
bers of the different Presbyterian congre-
cations in the city of Washington. and to
enlist their interest and combine their
strength in helping one another. in sup
porting mission stations in planting and
sustaining new churches. and in securing
property for church purposes in desirable
localities.
The membership is composed of pastors.
elders. deacons and trustees of all the
Presbyterian churches in the city, and any
persons connected with these congregations
who contribute the dues specified by the
constitution.