Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-24

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Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.


home in this city last night, stated that
he had not been invited to attend the con-
ference Of republican, leaders called at
Roanoke for the avowed purpose of eff
fecting reorganization in the party so
as to put up more aggressive fight in
state contests. He said he knew abso-
lutely nothing about the meeting except
what had come to his ears through casual
report. He had not been informed of the
date of the gathering. The fact that it
was held yesterday was unknown to him.
The state committee, he said, had no off,
cial connection with the matter other
wise he. as head Of that body, would have
been fully acquainted with the plans. The
fact that Mr.. Agnew would have been
glad to have met with the promoters of
the movement was apparent from his re-
marks. 1t was also evident that the state
chairman had been entirely ignored The
i ie OF the Roanoke meeting did not
IN any way consult him or attempt to
ascertain his views of the wisdom and
aoVlSablllty of such a move What his
counsel would have been In such a case
ne dld not state, but indicated that he
would nave been very willing to consult
with the party men interested upon the
points involved Mr.. Agnew decried the
repeated reports of the existence of seri-
Uus factions in the republican party in
party or association, a minority and a
majority, but asserted that in recent
events In the state the former had ac-
uuiesceo In the will of the latter. If fac
lions IN the common meaning of the term
exist in the state party he said If was
unknown to him. He was aware that
certain members of the party desired the
organization of more aggressive state
naachinery, and he referred to these per-
sons as missionary spirits who believed
mat tney mad a special mission to per-
form Tor the party. The state chairman
ueciared mat a condition OF satisfactory
harmony harmony is now existing in the Virginia
orsanlzatlon. He said that there is not a
republican in Virginia he knows with
WHOM ne is not on good terms
III regard TO the plans of the party for the
su .' contest next year Mr.. Agnew
SAID that a convention would be called.
propably next July, to nominate a candi-
gate Tor governor and other state offices
ne was inclined to think that the conven-
ei s,I would be held in Roanoke When
asked as to the probable selection for the
nrst place on the ticket, he said that general
sentiment In favor of any one person had
not crystailized so far as he knew In that
connectlon he referred only Incidentally to
the mention being made In several quarters
OF Judge L. L. Lewis and himself for the
honor.
The reference to Mr.. Agnew as prospect
I've republican candidate for. governor of
Virginia is highly pleasing to the citizens of
this city, republicans and democrats alike
So far as is known he has not. definitely ex-
pressed his attitude toward the matter
FEELING, 1t is understood, that a statement
from him is not expected at this stage, but
1t is thought that he would not be wholly
antagonistic to the proposition. Some years
ago Mr.. AgneW was repeatedly urged to be-
come candidate, but steadily refused. He
was. however, once a candidate for the
House of Representatives from this dis
trict. and although defeated his relatively
high vote in a firmly democratic district
showed his notable popularity.
Christmas Music.
Extensive preparations have been made
by the Alexandria churches for the music
which will be rendered Christmas day. The
choirs have been diligently practicing for
the occasion The following are the pro-
grams of several of the churches:
st. Mary's Church-Kyrie, Mozart S twelfth
mass; Gloria and Credo, Willard; Adeste
Fideles Webbe; Santus and Agnus Del,
Mercadante.
Choir Mrs. Jacob Brill. Mrs Lawrence.
Mrs. Green, Mrs. Bolden, Misses NJ. Green
well, L. Greenwich. German. Stoutenburgh,
Creegan, Burwanger, Ficklin and Breen,
and Messrs. Downey, Wenzel Whitcomb.
Birrell Harlow, Stoutenburgh and Hoy.
Christ Church-Mornng service, process
sional, Angels from the Realms of Glory,
Fred Field Billiard; Venite in E fiat, Buck;
Gloria Patria. H. Clough Leighter; TIE
Deum, F. Bracket; Benedictus Buck; Of
fertory, There Were Shepherds J. c.
Marks; sentence, Praise God From Whom
All Blessings Flow.
Evening service-Magnincat, Shepherd;
Gloria, Morsell; Benedict Amima Mea,
Buck; offertory, Angels from the Realms of
Glory, Bullard; sentence. the same as
morning. Hymns appropriate for the day
at both services. Choir, Miss Greenwich. So
prano; Miss Houcheon, alto; Mr.. Birch.
tenor: Mr.. Chas. w. Moore. basso; Mrs.
Chas. G. Lennon, organist.
Grace Church, morning service-Hymn
No. 81. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing; We.
mite, Walter; Gloria Patri, Lloyd; TIE Deum,
Kingsbury; Benedictus, banks; Kyrie,
Tours; hymn, introit, No 40; offertory an
them, We Have Seen His Star in the East,
Shipper; hymn No. 5s, Q, Little Town Of
Bethlehem; holy communion, Cammidge, in
E; communion hymn, No. 219; occasional,
Nunc Dimittis; Tonus Regis.
Night service-Hymn No. 50, It Came
Lloyd; Magnificat. Trimmell; Nunc Di-
mittis Trimmell; hymn No. SO, Shout the
Glad Tidings; offertory anthem, Behold,
Bring You Good Things hymn No. a24,
Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed.
Chor-Sopranos, Mrs Robert Falls Green,
Miss Blanche Pullman, Miss Alice Williams,
Miss Nettie Rowan; alto, Mrs. Charles ].
Deahl: tenor, Mr.. Charles J. Deahl; basso,
Mr.. Frank 7. King; violin, Mrs. Nails; or
ganist and director, Mr.. H. B. Ramey.
M. E. Church South-Morning services:
Chorus. Ye Nations All Be joyful, Beirly:
An Angel sersnade, Ashford; Rejoice Great
- l.
com, by DR.. c. E. Outcalt.dv
Service 7:30 pm: Chorus, % Day of Won
ders, Beirly; The Angel Choir, Parks; solo,
The Birth of Jesus, Tipton, Miss Annie
Vierkorn; solo, long Agoo Midnight
Strain, Hawthorne. by MRS. II. A. Hulfish
Choir-Sopranos, Misses Annie Vierkorn.
Mamie Bontz. Ethel Grimes, Mrs. Smithers
and Mrs. Field. Altos Miss Maggie Vier-
korn, Mrs. Gillian, Mrs ffulfish and Mrs
Warfield. Tenors, Messrs aNiikins, Neither
land and Fill. Bassos, Mts M. L. Dinwid-
die and DR.. c. E. Outcalnt Organist, Miss
Alice Thomas. - o.
The following is the musical program for
ST. Paups Church on Sunday. Christmas
day: Is
Eleven o'clock service Professional hymn
No. 40, 20 Come All Ye Faithful, Adeste
Fideles; Venite in B fata Robyn; Gloria
Patri, Robyn; TIE Deum I'M Beminor. Buck
Jubilate in e fiat, Corbin? Eintroit anthem.
hymn No. 55, Calm on the Listening Ear
of Night" Ashford; Kyrfe in f. Tours;
Gloria Tibi in D. Garrett: hymn No. 3d. 1T
Came Upon the Midnight Clear" Dykes;
offertory anthem, Blessed Be the Lord"
Wood; offertory ascription, Doxology; Sane
tus in e, Stainer; hymn No. 231; Gloria in
Excelsis, old chant.
Half-past pm. service-Full choral serv-
Ice, Magnificent and Nunc Dimittis in fiat,
Shipper; hymns Nos. 65,. &c, $40 and 3d.
The following solos will be- sung: "He Shall
Feed His Flock" and Come Unto Him"
from the Messiah; 1.-THE Lord is My Shep-
herd" Van de Water; 80 for Closer
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