Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-15

has been preaching for several weeks. but
has not been formally heralded pastor Of
the congregation.
The Gregorian Chant has been food for
considerable discussion in Catholic Church
circles since the announcement in The Star
of last Monday that st. Paurs Church will
tomorrow adopt the chant permanently at
its principal service. Thus far no other
churches of this denomination have
nounced like intention in the musical pro-
gram. though it is stated that the members
of a choir in one prominent Catholic church
expect notice of such an intention within a
short time. Until Cardinal Gibbons makes
a decided move in the direction of introduc
ing the Gregorian Chant. it is stated by
those in position to know. the movement
toward such an innovation will not become
general in this diocese.
In consonance with the recommendation Of
the pope that none but Catholics should be
members of Catholic Church choirs, st. Pat
ricks Cathedral, New York, recently dis
missed Charles Kaiser, its leading tenor.
who is native of Baltimore the date of his
departure being set for May l. The women
of this choir were dropped last fall when
the pope's letter was received. 1t has been
stated that the promptness with which
Archbishop Farley took the above action
was not unexpected. as it Is alleged to have
been at the suggestion of New York Cath
olics that the pope wrote the letter. Out
side of several instances the New York
churches have been the only ones to comply.
Should the pope's letter be fully carried
out in Washington every Catholic choir
would have to be reorganized. 1t Is felt,
however. that the congregations here would
not be pleased to do without their women
members, and hence, 1t Is said, the rectors
will not act hastily In the matter.
The friends of John A. Finnegan, tenor of
st. Aloysius Church choir. this city. are
much pleased over the recognition his vocal
talents have received in an appointment to
similar position In the mems choir at st.
V0r1 y,
his many musical admirers are loath to
have him leave Washington. the fact that
his present compensation is to be doubled
justifes. they feel a lively satisfaction. Mr..
Finnegan has given generously of his time
to many charitable and other entertain
ments here, and the fact that he may con-
tinue his studies under more convenient CIR
cumstances pleases them.
Rev. ]. D. Sterling of St. Matthews
Church. who has been seriously i'll for some
time. was removed to st. Vincent's Hos
pital, Norfolk. Va, last Monday. Ii is
thought the change of climate will benent
him.
The knights of Columbus of the District
of Columbia are making extensive arrange
ments to attend the annual reunion OF the
order, which this year is to be held in Los
Angeles Cal, in the early part of June.
Considering the great distance to be ira
versed and the number of different railroad
lines over which the knights must ride.
advantageous rate is said to have been Sc
cured According to a prospectus, plans
have been made for carrying the local and
other eastern Knights of Columbus across
the continent in all the comfort and luxury
that modern train service can devise. and
1t Is the expectation that a goodly per-
centage of the members of the five local
councils will entrain for the trip.
The District branch of the Kings Daugh-
tiers and Sons will hold a mass meeting
Tuesday, April Is. at pm, In the West
ern Presbyterian Church, III street between
10th and 10th streets northwest. Mrs.
Council. and DIR. George Bailey pastor of
the church. will. address the meeting All
members and others interested have been
invited.
At the Methodist Episcopal Church at
Congress Heights a reception was held last
night In honor of Rev. w. L. Orem, who
has just been returned by the conference
to the pastorate of the church. Addresses
OF welcome were delivered by Mr. O. A
Emmons. representing the members of the
church: Mr.. George Fowler. on behalf of
the Sunday school; Mr. Warner Wright.
for the senior class of the Christian En-
deavor; Mrs Mamie Van AIKEN, for the
junior class Mrs o. A Emmons ON he
half of the Ladies' Aid Society Mr. Gustav
Bender. representing the Congress Heights
Citizens Association, also made a few re-
marks.
The Mems Society OF the Fourth Presby-
terrain Church held its regular monthly
meeting the early part of the week In the
church building, 18th and Yale streets
northwest The exercises were opened with
prayer, after which two tenor solos were
EFFECTIVELY rendered by Mr. r. w. Gates.
Dr. Clarence b. Lane. the president then
introduced the speaker of the evening Mar
TN A. Knapp Of New York. chairman of
the interstate commerce commission and q
recognized authority upon the subject OF
Transports ton, who selected for his theme,
transportation and Combination" The
speaker showed grasp of his subject and
treated II in so scholarly a manner as to
entertain and instruct his large audience.
II was remarked by -one present that at
this time. when public attention is conferred
upon the problem of railway rate regula-
ton and control. a popular education upon
the subject is becoming of vital import
ance."
At the close. refreshments were served
in the annex dining hall and social season
followed.
The members OF ST. Marks Lutheran
Church, corner of Sth and b streets south
west will occupy their new church building
tomorrow. The pastor. Rev. ]. Luther
Irantz. Is arranging for the dedication OF
the house OF worship May Ia next.
The italian Catholics of Washington are
at last to be given the spiritual services OF
priest of their own land. Rev. NicoIe ia
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