The Washington herald., 1908-08-08

esting article entitled. - Washington
Junior Chapter" which is also illustrated
by a picture OF the chapter itself- II
seems that the chapter began its work
IN February, 1872. but for some time
after its organization it did not do very
good work. Changes OF directors were
frequent, and the chapter had not got
hold OF the right idea OF brotherhood
work That was only for while Soon
il settled down to business, and now Il
is one Of the most active and efficient
junior chapters to be found In the whole
OF the diocese Both ArchdeacOn VIII
Jams. the rector. and Rev. Mr. Wye, the
assistant, take the greatest interest in II,
and in the picture they are seen on either
side CT the boys
Rev. George F. Flick. until lately en-
gagged IN the deaf mute mission work
going on in Trinity Parish, until he ae-
cepted a call TO wider work in Chicago,
has started in his new field the official
organ Of the church missions 20 deaf
mutes" OF all names given 10 church
and other papers this is surely strikingly
appropriate. being entitled The Silent
Churchman. II cannot fail 10 be OF great
service TO the people It represents.
Last Sunday Dr. Pierce, Of Philadelphia.
was the preacher on the Cathedral
Grounds at the open-air services A great
many OF DR.. Pierce's old friends were
present He Is always a welcome figure
at these open-aIr services. and his com
ing TO US shows that he is equally glad
to be once more among Us
Dr.. c. Ernest smith. rector Of St.
Thomas Church. has Just returned 10
the city from brief visit 70 Europe,
he and Mrs Smith having gone over
10 England July IN the Kronprinz VIII
helm, Of the North German Lloyd Line.
returning this week in the Umbria, Of the
CUnard Line az one tine one OF the
crack ships Of that famous line. but now
only a seven-day boat Less than twenty
years ago a seven-day boat was a new
wonder Of the world.
The Di0Cesan Journal for 1905 VIII now
soon be in course Of distribution Il has
practically been finished for some time,
but the Rev. Mr. Johns. secretary OF
the convention. who is charged with the
responsibility Of its preparation, has held
It Up owing 10 the desire TO have every
thing up-to-date connected with the cleo
ton Of Bishop Brent. II was then his
hope 70 be able 20 tender the frst copy
coming OF the press to Bishop Brent
himself.
Il IS only about nine weeks 70 the
twenty-third annual convention OF the
Brotherhood OF St Andrew. which as
sembles this year in Milwaukee. Wis
A goodIv number Of Washington Broth
e-hood men are expected 70 take part
IN this convention. which OF late years,
indeed practically since its inception.
has become the largest annual gathering
in the world OF Episcopal lay1nen, and
one Of the greatest sources Of tnspira-
ton in the American church. attended.
as il is by clergy and laynen Of all
countries where the English language
IS spoken Just now Washington men
are being urged by the Milwaukee com
msttee OF arrangements 10 50 arrange
their vacations that they may surely be
present
one Of the useful societies OF the church
is the Girls Friendly Society. As origin
ally founded. II was for poor girls in
positions where they would be likely TO
/ be exposed 70 special temptation, and as
such its object was To encourage purity
Of life dutifulness 20 parents, faithful
ness TO employers. and thrift Therefore.
a central rule is that NO girl who has
not borne q virtuous character can be
admitted as a member. such character be
{ ing lost. the member 20 return her card -
I There is a peculiarly great field OF use
I fuIness IN this diocese for Just such q
I society. Along its original lines, its Au-
{ gust uagazine-fOr. ike al societies. Il
Z has tts own organ-shows that i Is doing
noble work IN the di0ceses 10 the north.
{ especially IN New England and parts ad-
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