Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-21
TRIBUTE PAID LATE PERRY BEN
JAMIN PIERCE.

Services in memory of the late Perry Ben
5amin Pierce were held last night at the
Epiphany Chapel 18th and streets
southwest. The ritual service was read by
Rev. DIR. Aspinwall. chaplain to the Broth
erhood of st. Andrew. The late Mr.. Pierce
had been Identified with the Brotherhood
of St. Andrew from its commencement in
the diocese of Washington until his death.
For a long period of time he was president
OF this well-known body.
Rev Randolph McKim, D. D., rector of
the Epiphany Church, of which the de-
ceased had long been a vestryman and
registrar. made the eulogy. DR.. McKim's
address was feelingly. appropriately and
govingly expressed. and every word found
echo of appreciation in the hearts of all
who heard him. He showed that a man OF
determination and character could reach
out to a high standard of life and attain
Il. He mentioned the hard work of young
Pierce struggling TO pay his way through
college. and by his diligence attaining high
standing in his class for scholarship. He
spoke of him the scholar, the scien-
tist as the true Christian man. He men,
toned also Mr. Pierce's rapid advancement
to positions in the patent office, and of the
high esteem in which he was held by the
officials OF that department. The vested
choir of the church rendered appropriate
music for the occasion. singing favorite
hymns of the deceased.
At the close CT this service the general
meeting of the local assembly of the BROTH
erhood was held in the parish hall adjoining
the church.
Tri-Diocesan Convention.
President Dent called particular attention
to the approaching tri-diocesan convention
TO be held at Trinity Church, Sd and c
streets northwest, this city, on May 20 and
q. 1905
He emphasized the necessity of immediate
work in the matter and hoped to see all the
delegates made the guests of the people of
the church. He spoke also of the import
ance OF the coming convention.
Rev. and Archdeacon Richard P Will
liams, rector of Trinity Church, occasioned
much enthusiasm by his practical ideas of
arranging for the convention. He spoke
also OF the opportunity that the brother
hood have had in taking advantage of the
religious fervor that seemed about to
awaken in this country, and he hoped that
the program for the meetings be prepared
with themes that would bear in a practical
way on this coming religious revival
Mr.. Bert I. Ames. corresponding secre-
tary. stated that President Gardner of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew would be pres
.ent at the May convention and address the
meetings.
1t is not thought that President Roose-
welt will be able to be present. as about
that time he is likely to be. away from the
city
Practical ideas were advanced by the
AAShipSAo 90 W tic ways anu means OF the
coming convention. Mr.. J. Holdsworth
Gordon was announced as the chairman of
the hospitality committee. and as yet the
representatives of the chapters on this
committee have not been selected.
On motion of Col Cecil Clay the execu-
tive committee Is to prepare suitable reso-
buttons concentrating the services of the
late Perry Benjamin Pierce.
An invitation was extended this assembly
by Mr.. Quinn of the Church of the Savior.
Brookland, to hold the May meeting of the
body at that church. The matter was re-
ferred to the executive committee and it is
probable that there will be an acceptance
OF II.
A pleasing feature of the evening was the
welcome extended st. Margaret's Chapter
and the delightful response thereto by the
Rev. DIR. Smith. rector of St. Margaret's
The session could be called busy one and
"a feature was the presence of many ladies
VINO had been in attendance at the memoir
ial service.