Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-30

Bishop L. B. Wilson.
plicable only to the ceremonies of other de-
nominations. What stirred him profoundly
was the statement, which he said made
by the New York Times, that Bishop H. G.
Harris had blessed the stone at corner
stone-laying ceremony He explained that
blessing stone or ground is not part of such
ceremony as conducted by the Methodist
Church. His speech came as a surprise.
The subject of his discourse was not gener
ally known in advance. On the official min
utes it was recorded that DIR. Buckley
spoke In his usual happy vein" Although
he began by humorous illusions to the al
legged stupidity of some newspapers, yet
after picking out the verbal flaws In par
ticular publications, he turned his attention
to individual newspaper men. As he warm
ed UP to his subject he showed that he took
1t seriously, and there was no trace of In
tended humor when he came to his denun-
citation of a Washington reporter. Free
Quently he had been almost interrupted by
the laughter and applause but after he
designated the Washington reporter as q
hired man the only expression shown by
the gathering was look Of wonderment at
what might be coming next
Whisky Advertisements.
At the conclusion of a brief speech by
Rev. DR.. G. c. Mains of the Methodist Book
Concern. Rev. c. A. Jones of Monroe Stree
Methodist Episcopal Church asked:
"Why did your book concern print whisky
advertisements
DR.. Mains replied that 1t had been done
by employees without his knowledge, and
that he would explain the circumstances in
an article in the Christian Advocate.
The brief remarks by Rev. NJ. ]. Naylor,
eolored, pastor of Ashbury Colored Metho
dist Church. who was present as a fra
ternal delegate, were listened to with in
terest. After thanking the conference for
the honor paid him by asking to hear him
speak In behalf of his race, he made few
humorous illusions to the different theories
concerning the origin of the negro race
which had been advanced by negro and
white writer's He spoke of the great good
religion had done for his people and OF the
strides the colored Methodist churches are
making. Rev. w. S. Herbert asked that
Rev. f. NJ Bristol reply in behalf OF the
conference
The Work in Washington.
In his report on the Washington dis
trict, DIR. Nailor told of the urgent need
for more churches in the suburbs and the
gratifying way In which the congregations
are responding to the heavy expenses in
cident to the building of the new churches
and chapels.
1Ie also told of the work on the new
churches IN course of erection and which
Will be completed some time during the
present year.
One Interesting feature of the work ia and
around Washington, Dr. Nailor said was
the way III WHICH governmental Off1Cldlg
affiliated with the church seem to prefer
the old-time customs and usage He said
that these men In no way object to vocifer-
Gus or vehement "Amens" II placed at
proper intervals in the course of a prayer
and that their love for the oid-time forms
is so marked that Ii is even noticed and
commented upon by visitors In closing,
DR.. Naior said th;'t. Notwithstanding the
fact that the government employees of his
church are such stanch believers in by
gone customs In everything pertaining to
civil life they are thoroughly up to date
and In some instances. possibly little
ahead Of the times.
He said further that love feasts are still
popular In Washington. despite the fact
that they have fallen into Oblivion in many
other districts.
The latter part of the morning was de-
voted to memorial services In honor Of Rev.
j. Duey Moore and Rev. G. III. iMtinger
two retired ministers who died during the
last year Rev. James ?. Wright. Rev. I.
Nj. West and Rev. s. III. Cummings spoke of
the NE and work Of Rev; Mr. Moore. and in
Ames, w. /. McKenney. H r. Nayior and
w. H. Chapman spoke.
Rev Mr.. Ames was instructed to prepare
an account Of the life Of Rev. Mr.. Mitinger.
that of Rev. Mr.. Moore, which was written
by Rev. Mr.. Wright.
Bishop Foss on Missions.
In the afternoon the anniversary of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was
celebrated.
Bishop Foss made the address. He spoke
OF the great progress Christianity. and par
tcularly Methodsm, is making In these
modern days. The pessiniistic statements
that this is not an era OF Christian prog
ress he fatty denied. Never In the history
OF the world has the true faith been
spreading as 1t Is tooay, In spite of all the
obstacles. Much of his address he devoted
TO praise of the heroic work Of women mis-
sionaries, and to the less heroic but none
sex who devote their time to domestic mis-
sions or to the raising of funds for the
foreign missionary projects.
The Missionary Society anniversary was
held In the evening. Rev. ar. J. ST. Clair
Neal, pastor of the church. presided The
address was made by Rev. DR. A. B. Leon
ard, senior secretary Of the missionary