Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-12

The convention journal of the Episcopal
diocese of Washington, which has just been
issued, shows marked increase In the sup
port given by the members of the church In
the District to diocesan and general objects.
The growth of the diocese since its organi-
cation eight years ago has been steady, ac-
cording to the figures shown in the journal.
The diocese of Washington Is among the
youngest Episcopal jurisdictions in Amer
lea, yet over $500 600 was contributed by
the members of the various churches In
Washington diocese during last year There
were no additions to the number of par
ishes, churches, missions or chapels during
the year, it was stated, but III adults ana
1,O41 children and infants make up the bap-
tismal roll. The combinations numbered
1OO5 making a total of 1886 communi-
cants of the Episcopal Church in the do
cese and showing increase of 1850 for
the year.
The clergy of Washington diocese in
cludes one bishop, ninety-one priests and
three deacons. During last year eleven
clergymen were received into affiliation with
the diocese and five were transferred 10
other jurisdictions. There were one ordlna-
ton to the priesthood and four to the dea-
conate Two students are candidates for
holy orders and two are postulants
The meeting place of the next interna-
tional Christian Endeavor convention was
decided upon by the trustees of the united
society at their meeting In Boston this
week Baltimore, Md, was the city chosen
for the meeting, which will be held July b
to TO- 1905. This convention will be the
twenty second biennial meeting of the So
ciety 1t is stated that both Saratoga
Springs and Minneapolis were bidding Tor
the convention. This will be the first time
in ten years that an eastern city has had
an6 fhn n FL
more Endeavorers. it is stated. intend to put
forth every effort to raise at least s2O,OOO
to successfully entertain the delegates. Inc
convention will be held in the new 9th Reg-
iment armory in the monumental CITY,
which has a seating capacity of 10000. 1t
is expected that Washington members OF
the society will take an especial interest IN
the 1905 meeting, and no DOUBT there Will
be large delegations from this city In at
tendance at the sessions.
Rev Dr. c. Ernest Smith, rector Of st.
Thomas Episcopal Church. has returned
to the city and hereafter will occupy the
pulpit of that church. 1t is announced that
the second preaching service of each Sun
day at this church will not be held this win
ter at o'clock, as formerly. but at 4:30
o'clock in the afternoon.
The members Of Eldbrooke M. E. Church
Tenleytown, held their annual harvest
home festival Tuesday, Wednesday and
THURSDAY evenings Oh ILLS WcCh. 1hSAS
were several booths fitted up in the lecture
room of the church, in which articles OF
various kinds were sold, and supper was
served each evening. The festival was re-
garded as a success, both financially and
otherwise.
Rev. u S. G. B. Pierce, minister of All
Souls Unitarian Church, has returned to
Washington from Chautauqua, N T., ana
southern Michigan, where he spent his va
cation this summer. The church Will be
opened for regular services tomorrow morn
ing.
Rev. A. E Gringel. who has been sup
plying the pulpit of Zion Lutheran Church
corner of 9Th and streets northwest, is
well known throughout the country as a
writer on religious topics. he recently
won a first prize in gold for the best essay
on 1.-The Relation of the Luther League to
the Church" and he holds a championship
medal which he won in an oratorical con-
test in Ohio.
Rev Jas. T. Black, D. D., of Piqua. Ohio,
who preached at the Metropolitan Presby-
terrain Church last Sunday morning, is said
to have had very successful career IN ms
church work. He spent ten years in active
work as pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church of East Boston, Mass, going to his
present charge about four years ago. The
church at Piqua, 1t Is said, mas prospered
greatly under his care, the membership now
numbering $50 an increase of about 90 per
cent during DR.. Blacks pastorate.
Dr. Black also conducted the prayer meet
ing at the Metropolitan Church THURSDAY
evening. He is closing his summer Vaca-
ton with this visit to Washington.
Several of the officers and teachers of the
Fifth Congregational Sunday school Of
Washington spent Labor day at Green
Brier cottage Herndon, Va, the summer
home of Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Robb. Rev.
and Mrs D. w. Montgomery VINO nave
cottage adjoining that OF the superlnteh-
dent. assisted in the entertainment OF the
guests
One of the features Of the day was rifle
match between two teams, under the leao-
ership Of Rev. D. w. Montgomery and Maj.
Robb. The winning team capturing the req
ribbons was composed of Rev. d. w. Mont
gomery. w. A. Simonds, w. H. Written
and Arthur Robb. w. A. Simonds ana r.
D. Gray won the blue ribbons for the nigh
est score on their respective teams, ana IN
the final shoot-off between Mr.. SimondS and
Mr.. Gray for the white ribbon Mr. Gray
was victorious
During the afternoon the guests were piio-
tographed, and after supper they left FOR
Washington on the evening train, all eX-
pressing themselves as having spent an en-
joyable day.
Those present were Rev. and Mrs. D. w.
Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Gray, Mr.
and Mrs. e. D. Farnham. Mr.. and Mrs. A
r. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Robb, Miss
Dorothy Montgomery, Miss Bertha tucker,
Miss Rachel BURBANK, MISS I1eioi Nldy'
Miss Ruth Montgomery, Miss Nette wal
ton. Miss Lucia Carroll, Miss Martha
Blanchard, Miss Bessie Hundley, Miss Mary
Montgomery, Mr.. w. A. Simonds, Mr. A.
w. Stuhrman, Maj. Robb. Mr.. w: H. Whit
ten, Mr.. Howard Entrikin and Masters
Francis and Lowell Gray and Seymour
Robb.
Rev. DR. A. w. Pitzer, pastor of the Cen
| trail Presbyterian Church, has remained
| with his church in the city this summer, IN
accordance with his usual custom. During
| the summer however, he has been assisted
| by some Of the most distinguished ministers
| of the south, who have visited here at varl-
| GUS times Among the ministers who have
| thus preached in DR.. Pliers church dur
ing the summer are Rev. James Y. Fair or
| Savannah, Ga; Rev. Oliver Johnson of Les
| lie, 8. c.; Rev. George L. Bitter or Cors-
| cana, Tex; Rev H. G. Hill of Maxton, N.
| c., and Rev. Samuel M Smith of Columbia,
| s. c.
| Rev. William r. Turner, rector of st.
| Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church.
| and Mrs. Turner will return tonight from
| their summer trip to the Adirondacks and
| Lake Mohonk. N. Y. Owing to the unfin-
| ished condition of St Michaeps Church,
| which has been undergoing repairs this
| summer, there will be no services at the
| church tomOrrow hut 1t Is exDected that