Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-24
fin Local Churches.

What is sometimes called the SLOW sea-
som in the churches has begun. With the
close of school many families have left the
city for the summer, that the church and
Sunday school attendance has fallen off no
ticeably. Others will leave in few weeks,
and the difference between the summer and
winter congregations will become more ap-
parent.
Partly on account of the summer exodus
of their members and partly on account of
the warmth of the weather, which those
who remain at home are forced to bear,
most of the local churches will hold no Sun
day evening services throughout the months
of July. August and September. Others
have not been holding them this month, and
will continue the practice throughout the
warm season. on account of the lengthen-
ing of the days and the heat of the late aft
ernoons and early evenings such evening
services as are held-the Christian Endeavor
Society meetings and the mdweek prayer
meetings-will take place from half an
hour to an hour later than during the win
ter.
This Is also the season for pastors vaca-
lions. Most of the local pulpits will be
filled during the summer by clergymen from
out of the city, who in many instances will
exchange pulpits with local pastors. Sew
eral of Washngton's best-known pastors
will spend part of the summer In Europe
this year, and expect to come home with
new and fresh ideas upon which to base
their sermons of next winter. Most of the
others are going to the seaside, the noun
tains or the country to take a needed rest.
Rev. Charles p. Steady. pastor of Broadus
Memorial Baptist Church of Richmond, Va,
has accepted a call TO the pastorate of the
West Washington Baptist Church of this
city His resignation from his present pas
torate will take effect July 10 next.
Rev. James E. Thomas, colored, of the
Swedenborgian Church, recently returned
from Boston, where the general convention
of his denomination was held. He viii be
in the city for about two weeks and may
be found at 1917 Vermont avenue, where
he is staying for the present
The work of the Swedenborgians among
the colored people of this city, beginning
with July L, will be suspended for the time
with the understanding that it will be re-
sumed at a later date. Meanwhile 1t is ar
ranged for Rev. Thomas to make OCCASION
al visits to Washington in behalf of those
who may continue TO manifest an interest
in the doctrines of the New Church
Rev. Thomas is well thought of and much
appreciated in his church. June II, con-
veEtion Sunday, in Boston, he assisted In
administering the holy communion to about
$50 people in the church on Beacon Hill,
opposite the house, in which he was
ordained five years ago. He made a
speech at the recent convention in Boston
which occasioned hearty and prolonged APP
plause. Judge Job Barnard of this city was
vice president of the convention.
Mr.. Thomas will leave soon for the south,
where he is employed as general missionary
with headquarters a Bessemer, Ala He is
supported by the board of missions, Boston,
Mass.-the same board which has so ably
supported him here in WaShington-and by
a generous New Church man of this city
who believes In the work he has done here
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tasks among his people.
This young clergyman's position is unique
he being the first, and so far the only, col
ored graduate of the Swedenborgian Theo-
logical Seminary Cambridge, Mass.
The Metropolitan Bible class of Metro
politan Memorial NJ. E. Church held its
June outing at Marshall Hall last Monday
night. About 50 members of the class as
sembled at the wharf promptly at o'clock,
and all remained together they boarded
the steamer Manchester. The outing was
under the direction of Miss o. NJ JACKIE.
and soon the boat reached Marshall
Hall a favorable location was selected and
refreshments consisting of ice cream and
cake, were served. The merry party then
We're scattered all over the grounds, enjoy
Ing the moonlight strolls. the shooting gall
lery and other amusements.
On the return trip the entire party were
seated on the second deck. and as the NJ.
B. c. Orchestra diseoursed favorite songs
and hymns the members joined heartily in
singing. From America THE Star Span
gled Banner and Dixie" they drifted 10
Nearer, My GOD, To Thee" When the
Roll is Called up Yonder' and Sweet BY
and By"
The Bible class is in a fiourishing ccndl-
ton and recently held a very enthusiastic
hoisen, the president, was unanimously
chosen to fulfill the duties of that oEce
for the fifth year.
ba \
ing will be held this year from July IS to
IS, inclusive. This series of meetings is in
charge of Rev. Fl. r. Naylor, DID, presid
ing elder of Washington District Methodist
Episcopal Church, who has associated with
himself Revs. c. o. Isaac, VIM. NJ. Fergu-
son. Geo. T. Maydwell, Joseph Dawson and
II. NJ Rider. Mr.. Percy Foster will in
charge of the music. Rev. A. H. thinner
man, the conference evangelist, will be in
charge of the young peoples service. The
pastors of Washington district Will be REIN
forced by eminent ministers from a dis
tsnce. The resident bishop, Earl Cranston,
will be present. DR. David S. Spencer from
Tokyo, and possibly Bishop Joyce.
pleasant entertainment was given to the
soldiers at Fort Myer Tuesday night by the
young peoples societies of the city which
are engaged in religious work at the fort
1t was in the nature of a welcome to the
recently arrived 18th Cavalry. The hall
was filled to its utmost capacity and several
anu ie'NieS were Among lilosS pres
ent. A party of thirty representing the
various societies, went out from the city
and had a pleasant ride in coaches. The
program was exceptionally good, and the
soldiers showed their enjoyment and appre-
citation by enthusiastic applause.
Maj. J. L. H. Winfield. acting chairman
of the executive committee of the young
peoples societies. made some Introductory
remarks. and Chaplain C. c. Pierce closed
the program with a stirring speech. Other
numbers were piano solo by Miss Monette
Hallam. song by Miss Cowen a piano
solo by Miss Marguerite .Ison, a mandolin
and guitar duet by Messrs. w. T. Holt and
II. L. Galleher. recitation by Mr. Ogg. A
song by Miss Witt. and a piano solo by
Mr.. Davidson.