The Washington times., 1903-05-02

The Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Baptist Church recently gave a
sociable at the home of the pastor the
Rev. c. F. Winbigler. After a short
business meeting and a varied entertain
ment, refreshments were served, and all
had a most delightful time.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Congregational Church held the
fourth of series of unusually interest
ing missionary prayer meetings last sun
day night. Mrs. Gates, a member of the
church. now in Sholapur. India, gave an
interesting account of Christian En-
deavor work in India. Last night the
society gave Longfellow's "Courtship OF
Miles Standish." Major John Tweedale
reading the poem, with sixty-five stere-
opticon views, made from life poses,
were shown. DR.. Bischoff played during
the reading some special music, which
he had arranged. Previous to the read
ing the pastor, Dr. S. NJ. Newman, gave
an account of the poem and sketch of
the life of Longfellow A good sum was
realized by the society, there being a
large number present.
The Intermediate Christian Endeavor
Society of Calvary Baptist Church re
Gently held very enjoyable social A
magazine program" was rendered the
contents" consisting Of poems, stories.
musical selections. and illustrations,
closing with number of very amusing
advertisements. such as the Zu Zu twins.
the little girl whose papa wears a GER
tain brand of shirts, etc.
The Plymouth Congregational Chris
tian Endeavor Society held the regular
Christian Endeavor prayer and conse-
Grafton meeting last Tuesday night. The
topic and lesson were read by George
Chiles, after which the roll was called
and the members rapidly responded. The
president, the Rev. A. c. Garner has
returned to this city
The members of the Christian En-
deavor Society of the Western Presby-
terrain Church gave a social to the mem
bers of the congregation and their
friends on Friday night. April "a The
program was as follows: Vocal solo,
Van A. Potter, of Columbian University
Glee Club, accompaniment by Miss NC
Fall: mandolin and piano solo, Misses
Flora Worry and Mae Rae; vocal solo,
Miss Florence Bean, reading, w. H. H.
Smith Sherbet and candy were sold at
nominal cost, and the rest of the
DR.. Sheldon Jackson gave the same
society an interesting talk on Arctic mis-
sons, especially Alaska, last Sunday
evening.
A very successful junior rally was
held last Saturday afternoon in Calvary
Baptist Sunday School House About coo
juniors were present from twenty-sever
different societies. The exercises were
in charge of the officers of the junior
union, Miss Elsie Parkinson, president:
Miss Lcuy McKim, vice president; Miss
NJ E. Wood, secretary; Miss Ardelle
Payne, corresponding secretary, and
William T. Watts, treasurer. Percy s
Foster led the singing. A Scripture
selection was read by DR.. Butler. OF
Luther Memorial Church, and DR.
Greene of Calvary Baptist Church made
the opening prayer. The exercises were
exceptionally interesting. Special fea-
lures were a missionary dialogue by Ave
Juniors from Mount Pleasant Congrega-
tional Society, flag drill and patriotic
song service by twelve juniors from the
First Baptist Church Society, and &
missionary exercise by about twenty
five juniors from different societies, IL
Illustrating how America was helping tbs
heather nations by giving them the
Bible. stirring fve-minute address
full of good points and wisdom. was
delivered by DR.. Hamlin, pastor of the
Church OF the Covenant. Great credit
is due the program committee, Miss
Edith V. Bradt. chairman; Miss Isabella
Campbell, Miss Ivah Richards, Mrs
Emily G.. Dickinson. and A. Sidney
Jones, as well as to the union officers
for the success of the rally.