Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-21
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
Special Services by the Peo-
pies Mission.
PROMINENT SPEAKERS
EFFORT MADE TO PROCURE EN-
LARGED QUARTERS.
Rev. E. D. Bailey Secs In Late Election
Forerunner to Mankind's
New Destiny.

In ringing and impassioned address de-
livered last night at the celebration Of the
fifth anniversary Of the Peoples Mission,
Rev. E. D. Bailey declared that the recent
great political awakening In this country
was the forerunner of the awakening of
mankind to a new destiny. He said the
hand of God was in the great political up
heaval, and the opportunity is now pre-
scented for Christian revival that will
sweep from Maine to California and south
ward to the Florida everglades.
Another speaker, In advocating the en-
largement of the auditorium of the Peoples
Mission and increased facilities for its
work, held aloft lighted match.
"A tiny fame like this" he said. start
ed the great Baltimore conf1agra,Ion. be-
lieve the Peoples Mission here at the ma
TONS capital, will start the great Christian
awakening and revival which will sweep
over these United States"
He urged the good people Of Washington
to come forward and assist the mission in
lis work of disseminating the gospel and
uplifting sin-sodden humanity.
The anniversary exercises, commemorate
Ing five years of Christian work by the
Peoples Mission. was held in the Metro
politan NJ. E. Church, corner of AZ and
streets northwest. Every seat in the large
edifice was occupied and great many peo-
pie could not gain entrance. Seated on the
platform were prominent Washington citi-
Zens and divines. Preceding the speaking
and other exercises, the Peoples Mission
orchestra rendered sacred concert. Mr.
George w. Havell, musical director. then
called upon the vast congregation to join
In singing the rousing gospel song. Saved
to the Uttermost" This was followed by
the hymn, Faith in the Victory" by the
congregation.
The Addresses.
At this point Mr.. Thomas C. Noyes, chair
man of the board of trustees of the Peo-
pies Mission, took charge of the meeting.
After referring to the biblical injunction,
Let your light so shine" Mr.. Noyes said
for five years a little light has been Shin
ing down on Pennsylvania avenue, which
is called the Peoples Mission.
"On this fifth anniversary the Peo-
pies Mission comes to you and gives an
account of how its workers have kept that
light burning and Of their success in the
saving of souls"
Mr.. Noyes then introduced Mr.. Brainard
H. Warner as lone Of the devoted friends
Of the Peoples Mission" Mr. Warner
gave a Scripture reading from Luke and
spoke few congratulatory words about
the splendid work of the Peoples Mission.
After prayer, Mr.. Noyes said the mission
was under obligations to many pastors ana
churches but 1t was under special obliga-
tons to the Metropolitan NJ. E. Church.
He called upon the pastor. Rev F. NJ Bris-
toll, d. D., and In his usual happy vein DR..
Bristol extended hearty welcome to the
mission officers and workers and their
friends. who had assembled in such force.
Il am asked to welcome you here" he
said. Let me tell you it is a big thing for
us to have you come here. l like your
neme-The Peoples Mission. 1 like the
people. The only religion that is needed in
Washington is that which can save the
people. The Peoples Mission has the sup
port of the people. The people are here in
force. There would be more here if there
was room. l like this highway and hedge
work. The most wonderful statement in
the Bible is that which states that there is
joy In the presence of the angels of God
when one sinner is reclaimed. Perry. after
his great victory on the lakes. said: we
have met the enemy and they are ours
Tonight I say We have met our friends Of
the Peoples Mission and We are yours
male quartet, composed of Messrs.
George w. Havell, M G. Leaman, w. c.
McMichael and James McCurdy, rendered,
with fine effect, vocal selection.
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