Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02
CLOSER CO. OPERATION
AFFILIATIoN OF CHURCHES AND
ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.

Mrs. William Belden Noble of 1851 N
street opened her home yesterday afternoon
to a representative body Of Washington
clergymen who met to consider closer Coz
operation between the churches of Wash-
| Ington and the Associated Charities.
| Justice David J. Brewer, president Of the
Associated Charities. presided. and Mrs.
| Noble opened the discussion by reading Il
paper urging the moral uplifting of the city,
| by united effort. Mrs. Noble told how the
example of William F. Downey in opening
the Good Samaritan Home and In closing
the saloons on one block had proved to her
what an individual can do. She spoke Of
what might be accomplished in the way OF
better homes recreation centers and clean
er neighborhoods If the churches would CO
operate with the Associated Charities and
the Presidents housing commission in we'll
directed work Mrs Noble said she had
been one Of those who scoffed at the Assoc
ciated Charities but that closer work with
the organization had compelled her admira-
ton and sympathy. Now, she added, she
feels 1t is a duty to help the association to
do the best work instead OF criticising its
mistakes.
Miss Ida A. Green of the Associated
Charities spoke of practical methods of CO.
operation. suggesting that the pastors or
the churches either Join the conferences
held in each of the Associated Charities d.
| visions or that the churches be represented
by workers at such conferences. She spoke
Of the duplication of effort which might be
avoided II the churches would consult with
the Associated Charities concerning fam
lilies which II Is aiding, and asked espe-
cially that the pastors enlist members OF
their congregations visiting among inc
homes of the needy.
In that connection DIR. William L. Devries
told of the Friendly Visitors Guild OF ~.
Marks Church and OF the splendid rssults
the help he had received In the Georgetown
division conference.
Views of Mr.. Downey.
Mr.. William F. Downey said that several
of the Catholic clergymen had asked him to
express their regret at being unable TO be
present at the meeting because of church,
offices which occurred the hour set. He
spoke of his great desire 10 see the slums
of the city wiped out, and In their places
homes built by the city and sold to the poor.
as the English government is doing In Ire
land.
1t was suggested by the Rev. Roland Cot
ton Smith that a committee be appointed
to further cooperation between the churches
and the charities.
on the housing and summer outings COM
mittees had proved such work valuable.
Rev. Frederick ID. Power moved that such
committee. consisting of Justice Brewer,
Mrs William Belden Noble. Rev. John Van
Schaick and Rev. Roland Cotton Smith, be
appointed to plan comprehensive co-opera-
ton throughout the city.
After congratulatory remarks by Rabbi
Stern telling of the pleasure II afforded
him to be present, the meeting was closed
by prayer by the Rev Albert Evans.
Those present were Justice David j.
Brewer Rev. Roland Cotton Smith. Dr.
VIM L. Devries. Rev. John Van Schack,
Rev Albert Evans, VIM. f. Downey. Mr.
and Mrs. Charles F. Weller, Miss Aileen
Bell, Miss Sara Todd Mrs. Ida A. Green,
Rev. w. C. Alexander. Rabbi Louis Stern,
Rev. A K Wright. DR.. w. c. Rives, Rev.
Cha rles Alvin Smith. Gen. George NJ. Stern
berg, Miss Roberta c. Allen. Rev. John
Chester, Rev. George A. Miller, Mr.. George
s. Wilson, Mrs c. +. Fox, Mrs. l.. Howe,
Rev. Walden Myer and Rev. S. b. Howden.