Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-24

mig tne past Week. Inc services nave
been successful number Of persons en-
tering the church a result. Rev. w. l..
Lynn. the pastor. has been assisted in the
services by Rev. Charles o. Isaacs of Ana
costa Methodist Church and by Rev. A. E.
Spielman, pastor OF Kensington Methodist
Church.
The anniversary services of Gorsuch
Church were marked by large congrega-
lions. Those actively engaged In the work
OF the church are much gratified at the
successful carrying out OF the program
and the interest manifested. DIR. Huntley
occupied the pulpit at the opening Of the
services and decried the increasing ranks
Of the lodges. On Monday evening, the
18th, William r. Hunt traced the history
of the church from its foundation to the
present day. Mr.. Hunt has been asso-
ciated with the church for nearly forty-five
years. and he gave a most interesting ad-
dress on his experiences during these years.
Rev. A. E. Splelman of the Kensington
church spoke on the Sunday school, point
ing out the need of interesting the children
in that work.
Epworth League night was appropriately
celebrated with Mr.. Charles w. Fttton, tr.,
the president of the Gorsuch League, pre-
siding and the district league officers In
attendance Mr.. Fitton spoke on Epworth
League work and urged the young people
70 actively engage in it. l.. L. Derrick,
president Of the district league together
with Messrs. Gilmore, Shaw and Metcalf
his associates in the work, installed the
officers of Gorsuch League with rousing
addresses. Rev. E. e. Marshall of Brook
land Church spoke on the relation of the
Epworth League to the church.
The sacred concert given by the choir of
Gorsuch on Wednesday evening con-
sdered by many by far the most interest
ing music ever rendered in the church
Under the capable leadership of Edward
r. Van Horn band of singers has been
welded into harmonious organization
The choir is composed of the following
M
F. Poore and Miss Fannie r. Fitton: altos.
Mrs ]. II. Goodrich. Mrs. Edgar Philips
and Miss Nellie Randy; tenors, Mr.. Chas.
w. Fitton, jr., and Mr.. Eugene RANDY;
bassos. Messrs. ]. H. Goodrich. Edward r.
Van Horn. Allan F. Poore and Ernest III.
Pullman. Mrs. Lynn sang solo and Mr.
Fletcher sang 1.-The Holy City" Capt
Potter addressed the audience in talk
on the subject of music
a love feast and prayer meeting were
held Thursday evening at which Rev w.
c. Parrish of GathersSurg spoke on their
Importance to the advancement of the
church.
"OId Home Night" was celebrated Friday
evening with a large congregation in at
tendance. Rev. Thomas r. CopeS OF Tow
son, Md, presided and also spoke of the
pleasure he experienced while a pastor of
the church some years ago. Rev. James
III. Hyatt, a former pastor, was unable TO
attend owing to a recent accident, and
Rev. Harold NJ. Rider of Westminster, Md,
was called to his home in Cleveland, Ohio,
which prevented his attendance. Letters
from former pastors who We're unable to
attend were read at this service, which
was concluded with light refreshments.
Revival services at Epworth Methodist
Episcopal Church South continue with in
creasing interest DR.. W. S. Neighbors of
Greene Memorial Church. Roanoke, Va,
who is assisting the pastor, Rev d. L.
Blakemore has preached to large audi
ences. A number of persons have indicated
their purpose to lead new life Tomorrow
DR. Neighbors will preach both morning
and evening and will address the Junior
Epworth League at B pm.
One feature of the revival is the after
noon services that are being held at $40
O'Clock for school children and other per-
sons who cannot attend the night services
The meetings will continue next week --.-
Rev. Luther Hess Warning who has been
filling the pulpit at the Georgetown Luth-
eran Church, corner Wisconsin avenue and
Volta place northwest, for the past two
years, since the resignation of Rev. Stan
ley Billheimer, now pastor at York
Springs. Pa, was recently Installed pastor
of the church.
Rev waring is employed a clerk in
one of the government departments and 1t
Is stated he will continue in that capacity
in connection with his pastorate work.
Rev. A. P. Doyle. rector of the Roman
Catholic Apostolic Mission House, gave an
Illustrated lecture Tuesday last at Mount
ST. Agnes. Mount Washington, near Balti-
more. when his audience was made up or
distinguished clergy and laymen. and the
Sisters of Charity in charge of the insti-
tuition. The lecture was entitled Foot
prints of the Master" and was Illustrated
with beautiful colored views.
A new organ will be dedicated to the
service OF God tomorrow evening at st. Vim
cent de Paul Church. South Capitol and NJ
O'Connell is pastor. The opening of the
new organ will be signalized by special de-
votions, and there will be an appropriate
sermon by Rev. Michael Gallagher of the
Apostolic Mission House. Solemn high mass
will be sung at 10 am. Rev. p. j. O'Con-
nell. pastor of the church, Will be the cele-
brant assisted by clergy from the Catholic
University An especially fine musical pro-
gram will be rendered, under the direction
OF T. f. Cannon, with Prof U. Reilly
at the organ. An appropriate sermon will
Re delivered by Rev. Michael Gallagher of
the Apostolic Mission House.
The alumnae and pupils of the Vista
ton Convent on Connecticut avenue. Or
ganized 81 Sodality of the Blessed Virgin
Mary recently. which has had most graft
flying inc ,ase in its membership. the roster
now including over 100 names. The director
of the sodality is Rev. ]. j. Cooper, as
sistant pastor of ST. Matthew'S Roman
Catholic Church. and the meetings are held
every Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock
Rev Dr. Stafford pastor OF ST Patrick's
Roman Catholic Church, returned today
from Atlantic City where he went to recup-
crate from some trying labors. Mrs. Alfred
C. Whitton, his sister, who accompanied
him, is also much improved in health a
result Of the trip.
There will be celebration tomorrow Of
the seventh anniversary of the pastorate
of Rev. DIR. Donald c. Mcleod In his
church. the First Presbyterian, on John
Marshall place northwest. Appropriate
services have been arranged for IL o'clock.
and DIR. Mcleod will receive the hearty
commentator of his congregation. Dur
ing the seven years of DIR. McLeods pas
torate, the memberhip of First Church has
grown remarkably. At the time of his
call there were but 200 members enrolled
and the books today show a membership
of more than 700. The Sunday school has
shown even greater progress. and today
has a membership of LOO. as against 100
on DIR. McLeod's entrance. The doctor,
while modest about this record, says that
he is confident the church will continue to
make en- annual net gain in membership
of more than 100. and he Is bending every
effort TO this end.
The pastor-eect of the Central Presbyte-
rian Church South. Rev. James Taylor, who
comes to this city from Macon, Ga. ex-
poets to take up his work here tomorrow
morning.
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