Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-12
I'm local Churches

To allow him to devote all his time to
the new Baptist Church at Falls Church.
with which he has been working, Rev. w.
o. A. Thomas has severed his connection
with the Chevy Chase Baptist Church
1t is expe cted that new pastor will be
chosen for this latter congregation.
The Baptists of Chevy Chase have de-
termined to erect church edifice in that
locality and have started out to raise
$500 for that purpose. The new minister
will have charge of the project.
Rev. Hugh Stevenson, pastor of Beth
any Baptist Church, at I'd street and
Rhode Island avenue northwest has an
nounced that. beginning today, series
of evangelistic meetings will be held in
the church every night except Saturday
for two weeks These will be conducted
by Rev. Samuel Mcbride, one of the lead
Ing evangelists Of the denomination.
Plans have been made for holding a
confirmation service in Concordia German
Lutheran Church Goth and G streets
northwest. today. The class to be con-
hrmed Is composed of eight boys and
twelve girls.
Mr.. Robert L. Downing. the actor who
was about month ago converted at
revival service In WASHINGTON will con
Monday, Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day he will be at Strawbridge Methodist
Episcopal Church, and Tuesday at Monu-
ment Street Church. in that city.
Announcement has been made that the
First Baptist Church, 10Th and Q streets,
Will begin a series of revival services to-
day to continue for week. The fol-
lowing ministers will be in charge on the
evenings noted: Monday Mr. Thomas
Watkins nf Val Tho
Johnson OF Grace Baptist Church:
Wednesday,. Rev. e. Hez Sven of the
Second Baptist Church; Thursday, Rev
]. r. Stratton of Baltimore; Friday, Rev.
Z. 7. Carter of Baltimore.
Rev. ]. D. Mari pastor of the Church
OF the Immaculate Conception, has re-
turned to the city after an extended trip
to Jamaica and Cuba, and is much i'm
proved in health.
The sodality Of tae Blessed Virgin Mary
of st. Stephens Catholic Church has
greatly increased its membership during
the last two weeks as the result of a re-
treat given recently in that church by
Rev. Dr.. ellis. c. s. p, rector of ST
Thomas College of the Catholic Univer-
sity. At the close of the retreat over a
hundred new members were enrolled
Members and friends of Asbury Meth
odist Episcopal Church gave a welcome
reception Wednesday evening in honor of
the pastor. Rev. DR.. NJ. w. Clair who Is
entering upon the seventh year of his
passionate. The address of welcome was
delivered by Judge e. NJ. Hewlett. who
paid a high tribute to the character and
worth OF the pastor A new church edi-
flee is, in prospect. and plans for it will
soon be presented to the congregation for
approval.
The fourth quarterly conference of Gal
braith A. NJ. K. Zion Church. on 9th
street northwest, was held last night and
was presided over by Rev. DR.. M. L.
Blalock of Harrisburg. Pa. presiding
elder of the Washington district Albert
Spriggs was elected secretary. The pre-
siding elder said the work In the district
Is In good shape, and that ten new
churches have been started during his
three years service. He complimented
Galbraith on its work for the past three
years.
The trustees report. submitted by G.
G. Scurlock. showed that IS. 600 was raised
during the quarter. Albert Sprigss re-
ported that the class leaders and stewards
raised $2l5.94 in three months. The stew
ardess board gave a report Of the work
among the sick and for charity, and adued
that they had raised $46.61 for the quar-
A. Tapscott. president; NJ. Liggins. finan-
cial secretary; Grace Addison, recording
secretary, and Alice Lynn, treasurer.
Albert E. Lyles and j. H. Saunders,
local preachers reported their ministerial
work for the quarter. Miss Victoria Lane.
secretary of the Varick Christian En-
deavor, reported the work Of the society.
showing that ], 265 attended the meetings
and $1317 was raised during the quarter.
Fl. j. Bolton, chairman Of the Ushers AS
ISOLATION. reported that 4,741 persons at
tended church.
George Tate, student in the theological
department OF Howard University, was
licensed to preach. j. III. Saunders was
recommended to the ensuing annual con-
ference for deacon's orders, and Albert
E. Lyles for admission. Rev. DR.. s. L.
Corrothers, the pastor. in his report stated
that nine young men have been licensed
from this church during the six years
that he has served as pastor.
The conference on motion Of H. J, Boil
ton. voted to petition the annual confer
ence for the return of Rev. NJ. l. Blalock
as presiding elder for another year. and
Rev. DR.. 8. l.. Corrothers as pastor. II he
Is not elected a. bishop at Philadelphia
next month. J. H. Saunders was elected
delegate to the annual conference and
Benjamin Williams alternate.
Mems Club Chooses Officers.
The annual meeting Of the Mems Club
Of Trinity M. e. Church. Str and C.
streets southeast. was held Tuesday even
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