Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-07-02

Rev. Arthur H. Thompson.
men, for whom he has had always a great
partiaiity. Although in no sense on the
verge of a physical collapse he recently has
not been in the best of health. and il is on
the advice of his physician that he is going
10 the mountain climate of Frostburg,
whic, is but an hours ride on the electric
cars from Cumberland. Md.
A s.lf-m8de man Mr.. Thompson never
graduated from n college, though he studied
at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore,
and privately tn a great extent. His first
charge was the Roland Avenue NJ. E.
Church in Baltimore. where he remained
five years, and whence he went to be pas
tor Of the Bennett Memorial Church. After
three years he again made a change. going
to Kensington. Md. where he was pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church for a year
and half. His next charge was the Will
son Memorial of this city.
His work in this city is said to have been
highly successful, and it is with the great
est regret that his congregation have learn
ed of his approaching departure. Since he
came parsonage has been built near the
church. and many financial obligations
have been lightened. The pastor leaves
young mems Bible class of thirty mem
berS. He has been very enthusiast about
base ball, and is regarded as being largely
instrumental in bringing about the success
or the Wilson team in the Church League.
Mr.. Thompson married Miss Maggie
Gamble of Newark N J.. then of Balti-
more. fifteen years ago. The couple have
one son. who was promoted to the High
school this spring.
The Wilson Memorial Church was origi-
many bult as an independent Methodist
church as memorial TO Rev. DR.. Wilson.
who iabored in the vicinity for many years
1t was built by Rev. w. L. Bruen of Falls
church, Va, who later gave 1t to the Meth
odist Episcopal conference. Just before
Mr.. Thompson became it's pastor this
oil tod NIT o1e.t
street Methodist Episcopal Church. nearby
on Pennsylvania avenue, so that Mr..
thompson was the first pastor of the pres
ent church.
Rev. Herbert Scott Smith. rector of St
Margarets Protestant Episcopal Church
Will spend July at the Isle of Hant Me St.
Mdrsarets Is being enlarged this summer.
The seating capacity will be nearly doubled
and one of the finest organs in the city in
stalled.
The removal of the sanitarium and hAad-
quarters of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church to Takoma Park near this city. the
purpose OF which was to establish the CEN
traI organization OF the body close to the
central government OF the nation in order
TO secure any benefits that might accrue
there oy, is being viewed with steadily in
credSlns favor by the authorities OF the
church. Plans are constantly going for
ward for the enlargement of the interests
already at Takoma Park and for new enter
priseS
The Memorial Church in this city. located
at the corner of 18th and NJ streets north
west. IS fast being paid for by contribu-
tons from members of the church In yari-
Gus parts of the country An important
part Of the work being done here and later
u he carried on at the headquarters in
Takpina Park, are the publishing interests
OF the body, which are in the hands of
men regarded as competent TO conduct them
properly.
Mrs. Ellen G.. White who is prominently
identified with the church. speaks of Ia
koma Park as the headquarters of the
denomination In the following words:
The way is opening rapidly for the be-
ginning Of our work. For this | am very
thanAfuL As l look at the situation and
the prospects here, | am filled with hope
and courage. We shall endeavor to respond
70 the fayoring providences that attend US
by pressing forward with the work as
speedily as possible.
tine location that has been secured for
our school and sauitarium is all that could
be desired. The land resembles representa-
tons that have been shown me by the
Lord, II is well adapted for the purpose for
which II is 10 be used. There is on it ample
room FOR a school and "A sanitarium, with
out Cr0wding either institution. The at
mospnere is pure. and the water is pure.
a beautiful stream runs right through our
land from north to south This stream Is
treasure more valuable than gold sill
The building sites upon fine ele-
vations, with excellent drainage.
'One day we took long drive through
various parts OF Takoma Park large
part Of the township IL a natural forest.
The houses are not small and crowded
closely together. but are roomy and com
Portable. They are surrounded by thrifty,
second growth pines. oaks, naples and
other beautiful trees.
THE owners of these houses are mostly
business men, many Of them clerks In the
government offices in Washington. They
90 To the city daily. returning in the even
ing To their quiet homes.
~ good location for the printing office
has been chosen, within easy distance OF
the post office: and a site for meeting
II Takoma Park has been specially pre-
pared for us and that IL has been waiting
10 be occupied by our Institutions and their
workers.
my hopes for this place are high. The
country for miles and miles around Wash
ington Is TO be worked from here | am sc
thankful that our work is TO be established
I'm this place Were Christ here upon the
ground. He would say, Lift up your eyes.
and look the fields; for they are white
already TO harvest We have a work to
do I'm leading precious souls onward step
by step. Many will have to be taught line
upon line. preccpt upon precept. The truth
OF God will be applied by the spirits power
to the heart and conscience We must pre-
sent the truth in love and faith and hope
and courage.
The regular business meeting of the Met
ropolitan Baptist Church. on r street be-
tween 18th and 18th streets northwest. was
held Friday evening, June "a. George w.
Smith acting as chairman. Two persons were
received into membership of the church.
The financial report for the year l0O2 was
lures to have been s3.621.23 A report for