Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-27
THE YOUNG REPUBLIC
Special Services by Washing
ton Heights Organization.
MUSIC AND ADDRESSES
COMMISSIONERS MCFARLAND
AND WEST THE SPEAKERS.
First Anniversary Of Washington
Heights Presbyterian Church OBJ
served by Congregation.
MUSIC AND ADDRESSES

The first annual Sunday service conduct
ed under the auspices Of the Republic or
Washington Heights was held last night IN
the Washington Heights Presbyterian
Church. when addresses were delivered py
Commissioner H. B. F. mcfarland and
Commissioner Henry L. West. The exer-
cises were presided over by Rev. E. Law
renee Hunt. pastor of the church, and spe-
cial music. consisting Of quartets, duets and
solos, was rendered during the evening by
Mrs. M. B. Thomas. soprano; Miss Harriette
Whiting, contralto; Mr.. William M.
Mooney. tenor. and Mr.. James Nolan, bass.
Conspicuous in the large gathering which
filled the edifice to its full capacity were
about fifty young boys, members of the
republic. who occupied seats in the center
Of the auditorium. and who evinced the
greatest interest in the proceedings OF the
evening.
Following the musical prelude Rev. Mr..
Hunt offered the invocation and young Att
ley Kelton, president OF the Republic of
Washington Heights. introduced Commits
sioner Mcfarland.
Address by Mr.. mcfarland.
Mr.. Mcfarland said that 1t was gratfy-
ing to know that SO many of the boys OF
Washington Heights were studying govern
ment in such an interesting and practical
way and with a view to becoming intelli-
gent and useful citizens. 1t was most ap-
propfiate said the speaker. that the re-
public should be associated with the church,
for 1t was under the voluntary church sys-
tenn of the United States that the highest
ideals of citizenship could be learned with
out any danger Of that organic union be-
tween church and state which had proved
hurtful to both.
There is no nobler station than that of q
citizen in q self-gOvernfng community,
continued Mr.. Mcfarland. and the noblest
of all we believe to be that of a citizen OF
the United States. Here in the national
capital we ought to feel the full Importance
and the full responsibility of 1t. No better
way perhaps could be found than to study
our government in a practical imitation of
tia Junior Republic. This ought to stir
the members of the republic to a proud
sense Of their privilege as future citizens OF
the real republic, at the political heart Of
its life.
ut seems inconceivable that any one
could ever be ashamed Of being an Amert-
cam lust as it seems inconcefvable that any
one could ever be ashamed of living in the
American capital. But while we are all
proud Of being Americans. and are all
proud of living in the District of Columbia,
we must take care that 1t is what George
Washington called just pride. 1t should
be based on knowledge Of what 1t means
to be an American citizen. living in the ma
tional capital. with duties as we'll as rights
duties to our immediate neighborhood to
the city of Washington, to the District of
Columbia. to the United States from San
Juan in Porto Rico to Manila in the Philip
pines. and to the God of our fathers. au-
thor of liberty, under whose providence our
country has come to be what 1t is.
Every state has more to fear from it's
citizens than from any foreign foe. Indif-
ference to civic duties. absorption in money
making or money spending. or in anything
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zen's obligation. is bad i'll doing. The
sovereign Indicates. gives up his divine
right. his divine duty to govern, and should
be punished with political death, when the
citizen of the republic neglects or refuses
to do his duty.
THE Christian ought to be the best citi-
zen. He breaks Christ's commandments If
he is not. Even under the Roman empire
and though His own citizenship was in
heaven. and He bestowed it's freedom upon
His followers. Christ taught His disciples
to be loyal citizens Of the state. They were
to be the best men and women in every re-
most important Of all. To serve the state
in time of peace as well as in time of war,
and at whatever cost. Is the plain duty Of
the Christian. 1t Is encouraging that more
than ever before the church. and especially
the young peoples societies Of the church.
emphasize this truth"
Mr.. Vests Theme.
After the singing Of America" by the
audience Commissioner West was intro
duced by young Wilbur Green speaker Of
the house Of the republic. In the begin
ming of his remarks, which lie stated would
be devoted principally to politics. Mr.. West
said: I'm this nation of ours there are
two great factors influencing the public
mind-religion and politics 1t Is most ap-
propriate that this republic, for which I
confess a deep interest, should hold its
celebration in q church,
Mr. West then proceeded to explain the
workings of national conventions of polit-
ical parties. He recited many interesting
incidents connected with large political
gatherings which he had personally wit
messed and told Of their effect upon the
thousands of men assembled The speaker
also described some of the most pronounced
personal characteristics of nominees for
among them being Blaine. Bryan and Nc
Kiney, paying a glowing tribute to the
memory of Mr.. Mckinley for his manly
and lovable qualities.
Mr.. West also mentioned several incl
dents in the political careers of a number
of well-known public men, and at the close
of his remarks the audience expressed its
appreciat ton Of the address in enthusiastic
applause.
Church Anniversary.
The first anniversary of the opening of
the Washington Heights Presbyterian
CnuTCn DullQlTS was ODSeTVeQ at the
church in the morning. when Rev. Mr..
Hunt delivered the sermon. A feature OF
the service was the installation of Capt
VIM M. Somerville and F. H. Smith as
elders and the ordination of F. G. Eiker as
deacon of the church.
The pastor made a statement setting
forth the progress made by the congrega-
ton during the past year. to the effect that
twelve persons have been received into
membership on confession of faith. This
1t was stated, is one new member for ev-
cry seven members in full communion
The amount contributed for missionary
work during the past twelve months was
reported to be more than double the
amount given the year previous. The
amount paid out by the treasurer of the
church during the past year was over
$4,000. leaving a balance to the credit OF
the society amounting to about Sc, 500
Special music was rendered at the morn
ing service by the choir, assisted by Mrs
William A. Gait. Mrs. Arthur II. Giles and
Mr.. Frank Middleton. Mrs. Thos. c. Noyes
sang a solo.
Escape From Workhouse Explained,
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