The Washington herald., 1907-04-30

The Church of the Pilgrims (Congre-
gatonaD. on Capitol Hin, is happy in
the prospect of great expansion A
gentleman from another part OF the
country has promised to give to that
church the sum OF $4,000 with which
TO erect an edifce which shall be a
memorial TO q son who died about a
year ago.
The structure will include the best
institutional features OF modern church
work, in an attempt 10 minister TO the
whole nature of man. Plans for the
edlfce are in process of being per-
fected, and the nature of them viii be
known IN due time. 1t is hoped that
the structure can be dedicated in less
than a year from the present time.
The Church Of the Pilgrims has
unanimously called Rev. J, ". FrizzelL
y. D., lately pastor of the First Con-
gregational Church, Of Sioux City,
Iowa, to be Its pastor. ana he has &C
cepted the call He is now here TO be-
gin his work, and Will devote himself
20 the building Of the edidee, and the
development of the ministry Of the
church to the community on Capitol
Hill.
The Church of the Pilgrims owns a
lot at the intersection Of Massachusetts,
avenue and B street northeast on one
of the great thoroughfares Of the city.
II is within easy reach of most parts
OF East Washington.
Quite number OF cities in other
parts of the country have tried to get
-ra.~,av4oF off has hpem
definitely decided to place it in Wash
ington.
Cali DR.. FrizzeII.
About six weeks ago Rev. DR.. FrizzelI
came to Washington and preached TO the
congregation morning and evening He
was told the condition in which the
church building proposition then was. he
made a good impression, and the church
at a recent meeting decided TO give him
a call as pastor,
The story OF how this gift was decided
upon links itself in quite a romantic man
ner with the history Of the congregation
of the Church Of the Pilgrims. The con-
gregation was organized about seven
years ago, and It's first place of worship
was in the church at the corner Of Eighth
and I streets northeast The congrega-
ton bought that property and the Rev.
David Montgomery was its pastor.
Last year the congregation by mucn
seIf-sacrifice. purchased lot on which 20
build 6 better church at the corner of
street and Massachusetts avenue
northeast Then they sold the old church
property TO the Centennial Baptist Church
for about $s001. THIS was the nucleus OF
a building fund which the congregation
has added 70 somewhat within about q
year
Subsequently plans were drawn for q
structure to cost S3S000. It was planned
10 include several features of y NJ. c.
A. work in the new church. such as a
gymnasium for boys, a library and club
room for men. a sewing-rOom and parlor
for women and girls, and other attractive
accessories.
Last Saturday DIT. FriZzeu appeared
again. not Yet having received the formal
call of the church, being on his way here
from the West The donor came with
him. Rev. DIT. Frizzeu occupied the pull
pit last Sunday morning and evening. At
q meeting of the trustees Of the church,
the clergyman and the donor made
known that the latter proposed to build
some where q GNurEu IN memory OF Aia
only son. who died year or more ago
The clergyman said he had been dele
gated 10 investigate fields in several
cities. including Boston, Philadelphia,
Denver. and Los Angeles. After visiting
these places. he had reported that Wash
ington presented the best prospect for
such a church as the donor wanted 10
build.
It is putting it mildly that the offer 20
build the church, according to the plans
decided upon. was eagerly accepted by
the Church of the Pilgrims. They could
hardly believe the good fortune coming
TO them could be true. 1t was a happy
congregatiou that accepted the offer and
feebly tried to express its gratitude TO the
donor.
Explain Their Plans.
Yesterday Or. Frizzeu and the donor
met a committee Of the Congrega-
tional churches in this city, laid their
plans before it. and explained the condi-
lions upon which the money 10 erect the
church would be given, These condi-
tons have not yet been made public, but
are understood 10 be such as enumerated
One of the conditions is that Rev. DR..
Frizzell shall have supervision of the
bestowal of the gift. the erection OF the
church. and its spiritual leadership after
ward.