Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-16
PLACE OF WORSHIP
FOUNTAIN MISSION BAND FORM
ED-oPEN-AIR SERVICES.

In the presence Of a large gathering the
little space at 7th street and Pennsylvania
avenue on which Is situated the temper
ance fountain was formally dedicated
yesterday afternoon as the Fountain Mis-
sion place" At the same time an associa-
ton of Christian workers, to be known as
the Foun tain Mission, was formed.
The open-air services began a few min
utes past o'clock and were conducted by
John H. Barnes. president Of the Fountain
Mission, Rev. Donald Macleod. pastor Of
the First Presbyterian Church, officiating
at the dedicatoral ceremonies.
Rev. ]. Hayes Allin. an evangelist from
Tennessee; Richard Reidel, superintendent
of the Central Union Mission; DR.. E. d.
Bailey Of Brooklyn, Capt. Theodore
Valiant of the Homeward Bound Mission,
an officer OF the American Salvation Army
and others spoke.
Rev. Mr.. Allin told of the work of the mis-
sions, and how for the past thirty-five
years they have held services on Fountain
square. He said that John Wesley Match
EFT thirty-fve years ago used to hold serv-
ices every Sunday in either rain or sun
shine, and that the banners which he car
ried to the square had been looked upon by
thousands.
Capt Valiant congratulated the workers
on their efforts for the betterment of man
kind in forming the Fountain Mission. He
then said:
"A distinguished American admiral once
said: There is glory enough for all Allow
me to say to the Christian toilers here that
there is work enough for all, and that work
we dedicate to the glory of Him who is all
in all-the great dispenser of love and
mercy.
Go forward, friends. In the glorious work
Of saving souls A great religious revival,
worldwide in extent, will soon overspread
the earth. 1t will come as a spiritual tidal
wave and will sweep into the haven of
perpetual rest all the craft Of life"
Beyond Work Of Churches.
In his address Supt. Reidel said the mis-
sions go beyond the work Of the churches
in lifting up and aiding the poor. He
added that he hoped that the missions, Cos
pei armies and churches would all aid the
one great cause.-the lifting to their feet Of
those who, not being able to go to church,
have not learned the gospel and the COM
mandmentS. He asserted that the number
of souls that had been saved at meetings
held on the square had long ago dedicated
the worshping place. DR.. Bailey and DR..
Macleod spoke along the same lines.
Mrs. Haslam, commander of the Home
ward Bound Mission. was present, were
representatives of other Christian associa-
tons. including the Salvation Army, the
Gospel Army, the Peoples Mission, the
Central Union Mission, the American Sal
walton Army. the Beulah Mission and the
Haven of Rest Mission.
The fountain at 7th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue was presented to the city
more than twenty-five years ago by a
wealthy California temperance advocate. 1t
was at first intended that the District gov
eminent should supply it with ice during
the warm months. This experiment was
tried for a while, and thirsty pedestrians
were furnished free ice water, but the ex-
pertinent was soon abandoned, and since
that time it has only supplied Potomac
water at it's natural tempera ture.
The little square has long been used
religious meeting place. When suffrage pre-
vailed in the District it was the scene also
of many turbulent political gatherings 1t
has also been a sort of labor mart for
years, where unemployed laborerS and me-
chanics assemble while waiting for some
thing to turn up" Years ago patent medi-
cine men and other takers were wont to
hold forth there.