Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-24
RECHABITES ELATED
PASTORS OF LOCAL CHURCHES
PROMISE THEIR AID.
Rechabite Sermon Day, October 8, to
Be Widely Observed Notes
Of the Tents.

are eiateo over the interest manifested by
the pastors Of the different churches in
the city who have expressed themselves
as in favor Of making Rechabite sermon
day, October 8, the beginning of a great
crusade for temperance. Past High Chief
Ruler Kelly said last night that notwith-
standing the oft-repeated declaration "that
the order stands for moral suasion," many
pastors decline to cooperate in the cam
paign because they have been fooled so
often by efforts directed against the man
behind the bar instead of the man in front.
In addition to the promises of pastors
who have already agreed to observe Recha-
bite day, the following additional pladges
have been received
Promise Their Aid.
Rev. Wallace Radcliffe. New York Ave
nue. Presbyterian Church: ut will not
consist with my plans to give whole SER
mon, as you request, to the cause repre-
me pleasure to recognize and enforce 1t In
some part Of the service on that day
Rev. D. w. Montgomery, Fifth Congre-
gational, writes. Il shall be glad to speak
a few earnest words in behalf of total alb
stinence, as you request. but cannot prom
Use to give whole sermon to the SUBJ
ject."
Rev. D. w. Skellenger, Sixth Street Pres
byterian: II shall be pleased to preach
the subject of total abstinence at our
evening service, October y, If nothing UNI
foreseen prevents"
Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin: IT am unable to
promise to preach, you request, but will
give such attention to the matter as CIR
cumstances permit
Rev. Theron Outwater, Kendall Baptist,
says: ''Will do the best can for you
October g."
Rev P. w. Jeffries St. Paul NJ E. South:
81 shall be pleased to do as you request
and preach a temperance sermon on Sun
day morning, October g. trust the meet
ing of the High Tent in this city will be
in every way most successful"
Rev c. F. Winbigler. First Baptist: II
shall gladly speak on the subject Of tenn
perance on Sunday evening, October s"
Rev. Richard r. Riedel, Maryland Ave-
nue. Baptist: II will say yes to your re-
quest. Sermon will be in the evening. in
all probability"
Rev. Frederick B. Howden, ST. Johns
rectory: Il can not promise to preach a
special sermon such as you desire on Oc-
tober s, but may be able to make some
reference to the subject you wish to have
set forward.
Rev. Charles Alvin Smith. Peck Me-
mortal: II shall be most happy to preach
temperance sermon on Sunday evening,
October g. May your annual meeting be
the big success 1t deserves, and may your
cause grow In power and influence"
Rev James w. Many, East Washington
Heights Baptist: II am thoroughly In SYM
glad to preach on October on that sub
Ject. wish all success to your move
ment"
Rev. ]. Russell verbrycke, Gurley Me-
subject requested on the evening of Oc-
tober g."
Rev John Lee Brooks. P. c., Emory NJ
E.. South II will gladly preach the re-
quested sermon"
Rev J. Ernest Litsinger. Mount Tabor
M. P. Church: Il will preach a temperance
sermon, Sunday, October 8, as requested.
As your organization stands for temper
ance, fortitude and justice, I shall en-
deavor to encourage It,"
Rev. W. G. Alexander. West Street Pres
byterian: II would be- pleased to preach
as requested, but had arranged for a tenn
along the lines indicated, and hope that
you will take this as an acceptance OF your
request. trust that there may be a gen.
eral response to your request and that great
Rev. T. c. Easton. the Eastern Presby-
terrain Church: I'VE shall certainly COM
ply with your request on October s."
Rev. Thomas o. Grouse, Congress Street
M. P. Church: Il will, Providence permit
ting, preach a temperance sermon on Sun
day evening, October 8. have had the
pleasure of preaching once before for your
order, and am always ready in every way
proper to assist in the worthy cause you
advocate"
Rev. c. H. Butler, Keller Memorial Luth-
eran Church: II shall be glad to comply
with the request of the Independent Order
gested on the evening of October 8. I
most heartily indorse your desire to awaken
a public sentiment in favor Of total alb
stinence and final extinction OF the saloon"
Rev. H M. Geren, Anacostia Baptist: II
will be glad to preach temperance sermon
October as you request, probably In the
morning"
Are Working Hard
The members Of the Indepepdet Order of
Rechabites in Washington are laboring
strenuously during the closing days of the
administration of High Chief Ruler John C.
Moore. Mr.. Moore is preparing his annual
address, which will describe the work done
in Washington during his term of service
Eagle Tent, No. 2, at Its meeting last
week began the winter campaign with an
open meeting, at which 40 flrst-class enter
tainment was given. Past High Chief Ruler
John R. Mahoney had charge Of the ar
rangementS.
The program was repeated to good-sized
crowd at the open meeting of Golden Rule
Tent, No. 1854, last Monday night
Welcome Tent. No. 1885, juniors, added
four members to its roll last Tuesday
evening, and the committee on the recent
entertainment reported that success was
achieved.
On the same evening Harmony Tent, No.
1920, held the most enthusiastic meeting
this year. The committee on second ami
versary reported that the celebration Of the
day would take place next Thursday even
ing, that banquet would be given to 300,
and that admission would be by card only
Sergeant James 7. Rolf has charge of the
arrangements.
Wednesday evening Onward Tent, No.
1921, received five candidates into member
ship. A committee was appointed to secure
a banner for Harmony Tents anniversary,
and large number Of donations were made
for the proposed banquet.
John B. Henderson Tent, No. 1885, re-
ceived an addition to its membership last
Thursday evening and Past Chief Ruler
Quigley declares that its membership will
be doubled during the winter
Perseverance Tent, No. 109S, was repre-
scented by thirty-five members at the open
meeting of Purity Tent, No. 4, on Thursday
evening. 1t was the greatest rally Purity
Tent has had this winter and augurs well
for the winters work. The visit of Per-
severance Tent was especially pleasing
The executive committee has received
from t. Austin Williamson, city editor of
the Times-Union of Albany, N. Y, re-
quest for the organization Of tent In his
city and High Chief Ruler Moore expects
to leave here October ! for that purpose
The friends of George w. Rue claim that
he is gaining favor as candidate for high
chief ruler. and that a majority of the
Washington delegates will vote for him
October IL.
John ]. Coulter reports that three candi-
dates were initiated into Eastport Tent, No.
1909, at Annapolis last Friday evening
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