Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-26
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| Twenty-Five years ago the Rev. Dr. Sam
| uel H. Greene came to this city to become
the pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church
1t was then church of about four hum
! dred members. Through his energetic con-
scientious and indefatigable efforts 1t has
| quadrupled Its membership, enlarged It's
edifice. developed working church of un-
| usual efficiency. and has built up Sunday
school which has national reputation for
work and success. Among the efficient
working bodies within the church are the
two organizations known as the Mems
Club and the Vaughn Glass Club, made up
of majority of the active men in the
church and congregation. These two clubs
are planning suitable form of celebration
OF this anniversary event. Under their
joint auspices a banquet is to be rendered
to DR.. Greene on Friday evening, Decem-
Der 2, at o'clock, in the spacious parlors
of the church. corner 9Th and H streets
northwest
This Is to be the first of series of events
of three days celebration in honor of
the pastor. The banquet Is designed to
give the male members of the church and
congregation, as well as all the numerous
male friends Of DR.. Greene throughout the
city. an opportunity to show their honor
and appreciation Of him, not only as
minister, but as loyal and helpful friend,
a citizen, an educator and a man. A fine
program is said to be In prepare ton, with
prominent speakers, good music and q
dinner.
The annual statement of Calvary Bap-
.lst Church, recently published, gives in
terestlng statistics in regard to this promi-
nent local Baptist association. The PRES
emit membership is 1850 a net gain of Al
over last year. The total Sunday school
membership, including the scholars of the
main church. the Memorial Chapel and the
Chinese schools is given as $50 In the
past year the total receipts for various
purposes were SIC, 507.S4
The History of st. Patricks Parish was
the title OF an interesting lecture delivered
last evening In Carroll Hall by Rev. Charles
warren Currfer. before large audience of
pensioners and others Stereopticon views
were used throughout to illustrate the
speakers words.
Speaking OF the dedication services last
Sunday. Father Currier said that 1t was an
event unprecedented in the history of
Washington and perhaps of the United
states. President Roosevek's picture elicit
ca most enthusiastic applause. AS 1t was
thrown upon the canvas Father Currier
repeated the words, 1.-THE man of even
DEAL" which DR.. Stafford used in intro
ducing Mr.. Roosevelt last Sunday.
The pictures OF DR.. Stafford and his as
sistants. Rev. Fathers thomas E. Nc
ed with generous applause. At the closing
Of the lecture the picture was shown Of
President Roosevelt, and the people singing
ence stood up and sang the hymn in chorus
led by the lecturer.
He described the growth of the parish
from small chapel in a private house at
the corner Of 10th and E streets to the
present beautiful Gothic buildings as they
now stand. The stereopticon views tnclud-
ed the city of Washington. the Presidents
old and new st. Patrick's, and the various
orphan asylums and other Institutions con-
nected with the parish. Following these
there were displayed, as far. as possible.
pictures of the pastors and assistants who
have served at the church, Father Currier
giving a short sketch of each of them.
Tribute was paid to the zeal and charity
Of Rev. Father Matthew, who, for fifty
years. was pastor of the church. In speak
ing of the late Father Walter, Father Cur
rfer said that he was a man of strong
character and principle an full Of charity"
Reference was made to the fact that in the
| ITO years of the existence of the parish
| there have been but six pastors. Rev DIR.
Stafford. the. present pastor was lauded for
his work, the lecturer declaring that che
| came here to infuse into the parish a new
| life"
The last entertainment of the week of
celebration, begun last Monday III COM
parish. was given at 2:30 pm. today by the
boys Of st. Joseph's Orphan Asylum.
At the session of the southern conference
Of Unitarian churches at Charleston 8. c.,
this week resolution was offered by the
Rev. w. H. Ramsay Of Louisville, KY, and
this conference of Unitarian churches de-
sires to express its sympathy with the
growing sentiment among Christian people
, in favor of safeguarding the American home
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growing evil of divorce; and that we desire
to cooperate with our brethren of other
churches in all legitimate efforts to solve
this difficult and vital problem.
At the meeting of the southern alliance
the following officers were elected: Presi-
dent Mrs. Il. A. Goddard of Louisville; vice
president, +. p. Turner, and secretary and
treasurer, Mrs C. III. Behre of Atlanta.
Rev E. Lawrence Hunt, pastor of the
Washington Heights Presbyterian Church,
left here last evening for Chapel Hill, N. c.,
where he will preach tomorrow. Rev. w.
T. D. Moss of the Chapel Hill Presbyterian
Church will occupy the pulpit of the Wash
irgton Heights Presbyterian Church at
| both the forenoon and afternoon services
| tomorrow. Chapel Hill is the seat of the
State University of North Carolina.
Rev. Carl 8. Smith, who has been assist
ant rector of st. Thomas Episcopal Church
for some time, and who has accepted a
| call to take charge of the work of
Christ Chapel. In the parish of Christ
Church. Brooklyn N. Y. will preach his
last sermons in his present capacity to NOR
row morning and evening. The keenest re-
greet at Mr.. Smiths approaching departure
is expressed not only by the members of st.
Thomas but by EpiscopaIians throughout
| the city.
| course of Sunday evening lectures will
| be instituted Sunday next at the New
| Church, corner of 10th and Corcoran streets
| by Rev. DR.. Frank Sewall on ''Swedenborg
| and the Leaders of the Worlds Thought"
| The second of series of meetings In the
| interest of missions will be held at Trinity
1 p Z. Church. December 4. at 7:30 pm The
meeting will be held under the auspices of
| the Church Students Missionary Associa-
| ton, the object being not only to awaken
| missionary enthusiasm, but to bring before
the public the work and purpose OF the
| c. s. M. A.
The aims of the organization are similar
| to those OF the student volunteer move
| ment, to interest students and young men
| of the Episcopal Church In the demand
| for consecrated workers In the foreign and