The Washington times., 1903-06-27

'iAOSeh Us secretary IN pace OF hlsS
Smith, resigned.
The splendid results achieved during
the years 1855; the organization Of a
Christian Endeavor society at the post,
ofIicered by men selected from the com
mand; the presentation of a handsome
banner to the society; the uniform cour-
tesy extended US by Colonel Gordon and
Col. S. S. Sumner. who succeeded 10 the
command in 1896; the cordial and
earnest cooperation OF Mrs. Sumner
with the committee workers; then, in
1898. the departure of the brave men
Of the Sixth for service in the Spanish
American war. All the history OF this
eventful period Is often pleasantly re-
called by those who were so fortunate
as to have part IN the service OF those
years.
With the departure OF this command
for Cuba General Bird inaugurated the
custom, Invariably since followed, Of
presenting a pocket edition of the New
Testament and Psalms. with the name
OF the donor on the fiyleaf, TO each man
who would receive the same: thus many
hundred copies of the blessed book
first found their way to Cuba, Porto
Rico. and the Philippine Islands.
For several months in 1893 and 1899
the barracks at Fort Myer were used
as a general hospital. and. through the
efforts OF Edward Tarring. Of the New
York Avenue society. after a personal
interview with General Alger, then Sec
rotary OF War. the Rev. DR.. John Ches-
ter. OF this city, was assigned to the
post as a volunteer chaplain. continuing
TO act IN that capacity until about July
l, 1899. Upon the resumption OF regular
services IN October 1889. the Brother
Of An ny ~
committee; the Christian Endeavor 80
cieties Of Luther Memorial and Union
Methodist Episcopal Churches also
withdrew In 1900. The two latter were
succeeded by St. Paul's Lutheran and
Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal
societies- The Brotherhood of So An
drew and Philip were associated with
US in $780, the Christian Endeavor
Society Of Western Presbyterian Church
for short time In 1902. The St PauI's
Lutheran society withdrew IN 1901.
In 1900 four troops of the Fifth Cav
airy came 20 the post from service IN
Porto Rico, with Colonel Rafferty, Ia
commend and Capt. z. p. Andrus as his
adjutant, 20 both Of whom, as we'll as
TO Mrs. Andrus-and later, our noble
Christian co-worker and friend. Chap
LATIN Charles G. Pierce, L. s. A-ths
committee Is under many obligations. IN
February, 1901. the Fifth departed for
the Philippines. giving place 10 the
Eleventh Cavalry. organized and in par.
recruited at Fort Myer. Col. Francis
Moore commanding. and Capt Elliott
being his post adjutsnt. Both these Of
hCers, as well as Mrs. Moore, evinced
much interest in the work, and We are
Indebted 10 them for many couTtesies.
The Eleventh left in 1909 for the
Philippines, and were succeeded by the
present garrison, four troops OF the
Battery, Colonel Edgerly being now in
command OF the post, With Captain
Lewis as adJutant During the year 1900
the purchase Of piano was determined
upon by the committed and the purcha 80
was completed in February. 1ee4.
"Oep. George ". Baird. OF the army.
was chosen as temporary chairman upon
the departure OF General Bird IN 1899
for tour OF inspection In the Philip
pines. Upon the return OF General Bird
In 1900. and upon his urgent request.
General Baird was elected the permanent
chairman. Edward TnTrinE being al the
game time choEen rs treasurer and
custodian. Too great praise cannot be
accorded Generals Bird and Baird for
their unselhsh devotion to this work,
ard they have endeared themselves 10
every individual worker.
In March 1902, upon the suggestion
OF Chaplain Pierce, the committee dis
continued their Sabbath evening services
and thereafter held services on Wednes-
day evenings until early In the present
year, when. again ~ the chaplain's re-
quest. the Sabbath evening services
were resumed and the Wednesday even
ms services discontinued. In January
1903. Temple formerly Z STREET. Bap-
tist Society reluctantly withdrew from
the committee and NJ. Vernon G. E
Society dIBbanded. The former we're
succeeded by Calvary Baptist G. z. So
Getty. the latter by Mt. Vernon Epworth
League.
During the past six years many en-
tertainments have been given under the
direction Of the committee in the large
pest hall at Fort hyer; many speakers
clocutionlsts, vocaiists and instrument
alists freely gave their services on such
occasions. These have always been
largely attended and greatly enjoyed by
the officers, their ladies and .he men Of
the garrison.
The pastors % the city churches
that have In the past decade been en-
CnEed in the work have many times con-
trihuted 10 the Ettractiycncss OF the
services. and many ministers and prom
incnt laymen Of this and other cities
Sabbath meetingE The four Presbyte-
rian societies have. 80 Will be noted, an
Unbroken record OF ten years OF service :;
OF those who entered upon the work IN
1895 only the First Congregational and
the Vermont Avenue Christian remain. q"
Major Winfcld's remarks were fol
low ed with close attention. and the large
audience present frequently interrupted
him with aDDlauFe