Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-08
FIRST SESSION HELD.
Baptist Sunday School Formed in Mt
Pleasant

The first session OF the new Baptist Sun
day school for Mount Pleasant was held
yesterday afternoon in the Post Office Hall
on Park road near 18th street. Invita- tons
had been extended to Baptists living in the
neighborhood Of Mount Pleasant to unite
IL the organization, and the opening ses-
sion far exceeded the most sanguine ex-
pectations Of the promoters. The hui was
crowded to the doors with enthusiastic
teachers, officers and scholars, and many
were compelled to stand during the exer-
cises.
For many years the Baptists in their an
nual associations and In executive board
have been discussing the occupancy of the
Mount Pleasant field, but not until yester-
day was any definite action taken.
The nrst session seems to so indicate the
feeling and desire Of the people that it Is
predicted by those interested that a flour
ish1ng school will soon be gathered there
and new Baptist church follow in the
very near future. Several Of the most
prominent members are already looking
around for suitable lot upon which to
build.
The service yesterday was presided over
by Mr.. Percy g. Foster, with Miss Hughes
at the piano. After preliminary state
ment by the chairman, and song service,
brief addresses were delivered by Rev. DR..
j. J. Muir. moderator of the Columbia AS
ISOLATION Of Baptist Churches of the Dis
Church. Rev. A. A. Hobson Of Hyattsville,
Rev. r. r.. Riedel OF Maryland Avenue
Church. Prof w. A. Wilbur, dean OF the
George Washington University; Capt. Robt.
Beall Mr.. Charles Werner and others.
An informal gathering of classes followed
and children present numbering nearly ono
hundred seemed to enjoy the work i'm
mensely. Cards and periodicals were dis
tributed and bright songs were introduced.
Upon the adjournment Of the school the
Adults remained and 1t was unanimously
resolved to effect permanent organiza-
ton, the next session to be at 2:3O pm.
next Sunday in the same hall
The following were unanimously elected
as officers: Mr.. Percy s. Foster. superin-
tendent; Mr.. Robt. Ilsley, assistant super
intendent; Mr.. ]. F. Mccormick. secretary:
Mr.. Percy Gates, treasurer, and Mr.. Charles
Werner, chairman Of the executive COM
mittee.
Pledges were made for the financial sup
port of the work for the next three months
and authority given TO secure a minister to
assist in the permanent organization.
Some of the best equipped teachers for
both children and adults have volunteered
their services, and 1t is the opinion of all
interested that no Baptist movement In the
city ever began Under so favorable condi-
tons.
Several gifts of periodicals, Bibles and
hymn books were made, well as cash
subscriptions.
Among those present were: Percy S. Fos-
te". superintendent; Robt. Iisley assistant
tary; Percy Gates, treasurer; Charles Wer-
ner, chairman executive committee: Rev
DR.. J. J. Muir. Rev. Chas. F. Winbigler,
Rev. A. A. Hobson, Rev. r. r. Riedel, Rev.
c. A. Gordiani of New York. Capt Robt.
Beall and wife. A. L. Swartwout. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Werner, Mr. and Mrs. j. f.
Mccormick. Prof. w. A Wilbur, Daniel s.
Foster Owen P. Kelar. c. Powell Grady.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. w. Marriott. Mrs. c. A.
Seibold. Miss Ettenger. Misses Brashears,
Mrs. F. E. Altemus, Mrs. Tilden. Miss
Fran. Miss Foster. Mrs. Percy s. Foster,
Mr. Gates. Mrs. Kinnear. Miss Kinnear.
Mr. E. II. Fenwick, II. c. Johnson, s. II.
Hines, R. T. Maffett Mrs. c. A. Sheldon,
Mrs D. w. Bliss Miss Anna Sargent,
Misses Brown, Mr.. Truitt, Mrs. Palmer,
Thos A. G.. Wilkinson, Mrs. Florence Sol
ger Mrs. R. R. Riedel, Mr. and Mrs. Yeweli,
Mr. and Mrs w. ]. e. Brown. Mr.. and
Mrs Crittenden Mrs. Estes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mccarthy Mr.. W. w. Poultnex, Misses
Maffett. Mr.. and Mrs. Rhoades. Charles n.
Richards and others.