Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-11

Children's Day was observed at
Washington Heights NJ r. Church,
Henry c. Conrad, the superintendent,
presiding. The programme was as fol-
lows:
Singing, "Reioice and Be Glad, !"
school prayer; singing, Loud Ho-
sannas, y school; recitation, NJ ss Irene
Lingo duet, Mrs. S. II. Baynard, Jr.,
and ". +. Marks; recitation, Miss
Carrie Barlow; singing, primary de-
partment vocal solo, NJ ss Lola An
derson; singing, "The golden sum
mertime, school; recitation, Miss
Edna Braunstein recitation, Miss
Mildred Van Dyke; singing, Let the
Master Speak, - school Offering: sing
ing, Praise the Children s King,"
school address, Mr. s. H. Baynard,
Jr. exercise, one dozen girls; sing
ing, Americas Loyal Legion, " con-
gregaton henediction.
Inc programme was arranged by
William h. Marks, musical director,
and the following assistants: Mrs.
Mchensey, Mrs. Pyle. Mrs. Vandyke
and Miss McGowen. Mrs S. II. Bav-
nard, Jr. and Mr.. Marks sang a duet.
Mr. Samuel ii. Baynard, Jr., made an
address as representative of the League
on Education, which was listened to
with marked attention. Miss Menden-
hall, the organizer Of the Primary De-
partment, must have been proud Of the
part taken by the little people, for
they represented her and the work
both in numbers and ability TO please
in a very creditable manner. They
only recently organized. The recita-
tlons and songs reflected credit upon
those who took part and were enjoyed
by tho large audience present Per-
haps the most impressive feature was
the solo sung by Miss Anderson,
Whittier Than Snow, when the au-
dience Joined in the chorus looking
upon the little soloist kneelinR with
uplifted hands and face. The collec-
tion was liberal. The first Children's
Day service in TIE new church with
the baptism Of ten candidates by the
pastor was a splendid success.
The excellent showing made by Wash
ington Heights NJ. E, Church, since it
opened, has caused much favorable COM
ment The work is detailed in the follow
ing report Of the trustees, which was pre-
sented az the first quarterly conference,
last week
To the First Quarterly Conference Of
Washington Heights Methodist Episco-
pal Church-Greetings: Tho board Of
trustees OF this church desire to present
TO you the following record Of facts:
On February 22d, 1905, at a meeting
of interested parties it was decided 10
erect a church at the Boulevard and
Eighteenth street entitled Washington
Heights Methodist Episcopal Church.
On July 4th 1905, under inspiring and
patriotic auspices the cornerstone was
laid. On November 30th, 1908. being
the national day of thanks, the COM
pleted church was dedicated 10 the wor-
ship OF Almighty God, Bishop G. c. Nc
Cabe presiding all day
The cost Of ground was. ...S $4,000
The cost of building was ..... lS.5SO17
The cost OF furnishing was... 1,779S3
Total expenditures .... .s26, 10000
All Of which has been provided for
through contributions and loans.
From November Both, 1905, to March
10Th, 1906 services were regularly held
under the auspices of the St. Pauls
Quarterly Conference. with Dr. w. L. S.
Murray as pastor and Or. Thomas l..
Poulson, junior pastor. On March 10Th,
1906, Bishop McCabe, at Pocomoke City,
Nd, presiding over the Wilmington Com
ference, appointed Dr. W. l.. s. Murray
pastor of the new church. He was
gladly received by the membership and
welcomed into a new parsonage, the use
of which was donated to the church,
free of cost, for five years The Ladies
Aid Society, through their zeal and de-
votion, have handsomely furnished the
parsonage throughout.
All departments Of the church are in
good working order, with a Loyal Legion
protecting its every interest. The schools
are amply equipped and in full operation
and surely the work has received the
blessings and been under the guidance Of
God
On April 18th, 1905, the membership
met and elected O board Of trustees as
follows: Samuel H. Baynard, Abraham
l.. Tyre. William Bartow, Benjamin +
Shaw, Charles Taylor, Sylvester ID.
Townsend Jr, Samuel II. Baynard, Jr.,
William G.. Mackenzie and Edward s.
NanDyke, and authorized said trustees
20 incorporate the church and accept
title TO the property.
Samuel II Bnynard, President.
J. G. Pyle, Secretary,
The quarterly conference roll is as
follows:
Presiding Elder, Alpheus S. Mowbray,
d. D.; Pastor. William L. s. Murray;
Local prescher, A. r. Spaid; Sunday
school Superintendent H. G. Conrad,
non-member; President Ladies Aid,
Mary F Taylor; President Epworth
League. Minor c. Smith, Trustees S. II.
Baynard, B. +. Shaw, not from church;
William Barlow A. /. Tyre. William
G. Mackenzie, non-member; Sylvester
Townsend, T. S. Vanyke. ID. Charles Tay-
lor, non-member; Samuel Baynard Jr
Stewards William T. Marks. James
Clayton, William n. White, w. W. An
dorson, J. Chandler Pyle. William +.
Robinson, Thomas Frazier, Herman
Glanding W. r. Metten, w. G. Strick-
land, G. II. Gray, LOWS Zehley. c. H.
Gray, district steward; Samuel II. Bay
nard, recording steward.
The quarterly conference confirmed
H. c. Conrad Sunday-school supcrintend
ent, Minor C. Smith president Epworth
League, and Mrs Mary Taylor president
of the Ladies Aid The pastors salary
was fixed at 81 500 and the trustees re-
ported pastor paid in full to date. Prof.
A. r. Spaid. superintendent Of public
schools In New Castle county vras en-