Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-09
West Philadelphia Academy and from
Princeton University.

West Philadelphia Academy and from
Princeton University.
Immediately after completing his col
1ege course, in 1883: Mr.. Smith began his
studies for the ministry at the Union The
illogical Seminary. After his graduation
in 1891 he was called to Peck Memorial
Chapel and was in continuous service
the ablest Presbyterian pastors of the
city. He worked untiringly for Peck
Chapel and his labors are generally re-
garded as having met with unusual sue
cess. The congregation now occupies a
large edifice at 2Sth and NJ streets and
with it is one of the finest institutional
houses in the country. 1t contains a
fully equipped gymnasium. lockers and
shower baths and mems and boys club
rooms, open nightly. Other features of
the work which Mr.. Smith developed were
sewing school, cooking school. children 8
free dispenSary. branch public library.
drum and bugle corps. boys brigade, a
singing class. girls gymnasium, physi-
clans and nurses classes and other educa-
tional departments.
Work Among Young People.
Mr.. Smiths efforts were chiefly among
the young people. whom he seemed to
understand thoroughly. and through the
institutional features he established.
During his service at Peck Memorial
Chapel, which is branch of the Church
of the Covenant Mr. Smith became in
timately acquainted with Rev. DR.. T. s.
Hamlin. FASTER of the mother church
The sudden death Of DIR. Hamlin about
year ago was distinct shock to Mr..
Smith. Since shat time he has done
much of the pastoral work o. the Church
of the Covenant.
Mr.. Smiths standing among the pastors
of the city was indicated by his election
as moderator of the presbytery Of Wash
ingtOn city and as presiding officer of
the synod of Baltimore. which has/juris-
diction over the Presbyterian churches OF
Delaware. Maryland and the District OF
Columbia. a. the time of his death he
was clerk and acting moderator of the
presbytery of Washington city. His last
official act in that capacity was performed
at the Church of the Covenant few
days ago, when he presided at the in
stallation of Rev. DR.. Charles Wood,
successor of DR.. Hamlin.
Regarded as Forceful Speaker.
Mr.. Smith was frequently called on
to make address ses on other than reli-
gious topics, and was regarded as a force
full speaker. He was also prominent in
Masonic circles.
He organized and sustained principally
through his personal efforts the Woman's
Missionary Society. sewing school. game
and play rooms. the Ushers Association.
the Peck Chapel Savings Society and
the Workers Union. He laid down as
his rules:
I. Having welcome for all to a place
in the Fathers house.
>. Getting into sympathy with the I'M
successful
=. Being extra considerate of the poor
4. Helping hardest those who are lowest
down.
). Diffusing good cheer in dark places
6. Making much of the children.
Z. Always saying a good word for
Jesus
That these principles We're right the
large success of the chapel in this COM
munity fully demonstrates.
Mrs. Smith. who was Miss Agnes Kirk
patrick of New York city. and three chill
dren-two sons and daughter-survive
the deceased. Mrs. Smith was sum-
moned to Mrs. Hamlin's home when he
was taken ILL., but did not reach there
until after he had expired