Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Washington correspondent of the star or
Zion. the official organ of the A. M. E.
Zion Church. The claims of Rev. Dr.
Logan johnson, pastor of Trinity Church
on Morton street, were discussed, and 1t
was shown that he will have the indorse-
ment of the local delegation for manager
of the publication house at Charlotte,
NC James W. Poe said that he declin-
ed all offers of support for editor of the
Star of Zion, and stated that he favored
and will vote for the reelection of Rev.
DIR. George c. Clements as editor. He
said that he will give his vote and infiu-
DR.. H. j. Coils of Boston, Mass. for gen.
eral financial secretary; DR.. r. A. Nor
risey of Philadelphia for general mission
airy secretary. DR.. M. r. Franklin of Phil
adelphia for bishop. DR.. P. A. Wallace Of
Allegheny. Pa, for chair in Livingstone
College, Salisbury. n. c. Mr.. Poe said
that the A. NJ. E. Zion Church should
have a supervising architect and that he
will seek to create the position and pre-
sent the name of ]. A. Landlord Of this
city for that Office.
Announcement has been made that the
quarterly meeting of the St Vincent de
Paul Society of the District of Columbia
will be held this evening in New Car
roll Hall on G street northwest. Judge
William H. De Lacy, the president Of the
society. will be in the chair. The MEM
beers of the society win attend communion
in a body today at the & o'clock mass
in st. Patrick's Church.
The members of the North Capitol NJ e.
Church met last Wednesday evening to
give a greeting to Rev. E. E. Marshall.
church for another year. The schoolroom
was decorated with palms and ever
greens. The program was in charge OF
Mr. Harvey Chestnut. president OF the
by the Rev. T. E. Davis of Westminster
Presbyterian Church and Rev. w. L.
Lynn of Gorsuch NJ. e. Church. Inc
musical part of the program consisted OF
an instrumental selection by Miss Anna
McCoach, solos by Mr.. Carleton Howarth.
Mr. Moreton and Miss Ella Lawrenson. A
large bouquet of La France roses was
presented to Miss Marshall in behalf of
the Epworth League by Miss Anna Nc
Coach.
The address of welcome was relivered
by Mr.. w. H. Fisher, dean of the church.
Rev. E. E. Marshall responded. thanking
the members for their loyal support dur
ing the past year.
dies Aid Society of the church, assisted
by the members of the Epworth League.
union meeting of the Holy Name So
cieties of Washington is announced to be
held tomorrow evening In st. Vincent de
Pdul parish nail, SOutn SdpitO1 anu M
streets southwest. This organization. it
Is stated. has had a marked impetus of
late and its missionaries have secured
pledges from many persons to cease TAX
ing the name of the Savior in vain and to
refrain from indulging in profanity at all
At this union meeting plans will be dis
cussed for a big demonstration In a hall
in the center of the city.
Plans have been made by the Willing
Workers, a society of young ladies con-
nected with the Fifth Baptist Sunday
school, for the celebration OF its eighth
anniversary in the church auditorium. E
street near 7th >street southwest, this
evening. Easter music will be sung.
as follows: Anthem. Forth to the Cross;
duet and chorus, The Glorious Downing,
Mrs. Virginia Thompson. Miss E. Pearie
Grigsby and the chorus; chorus, Our
Mighty Victor: chorus. The Risen Lord:
solo, Hozanna. Miss Mabel Benzler:
chorus o, Tell Us. Where Is He?
The principal address will be made by
Rev. II. R. Meyers. pastor Of the k,ver-
side Baptist Church. Baltimore, Mr.. His
subject will be 1.-THE Quest Of the World.
The society 10 aiding in the support of
Rev. George Green. ND. missionary: OF