Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-08
EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES.

1t is rumored in Epworth League cir
cles that the next session of the Inter
national Epworth League may be held
in Washington in LOO. committee hav-
ing been designated to take up the mat
ter in the near future. Several prominent
business men In the city have indicated
their intention to give the project their
hearty and practical support when de-
tails have been fully determined upon.
1t is probable, however. that the matter
will be further discussed among the local
chapters before further steps are taken.
1t is pointed out by those back of the
project that the holding of the 6Onven-
ton here would be of great benefit to
the local organizations, and that the Sc
lection of Washington as the convention
city would be gratifying to the ma orfty
OF the leaguers in other cities.
The monthly meeting of the board of
control of the District Epworth League,
held last Wednesday evening, was well
attended and full of interest, and the
session was continued until a late hour
owing to the amount of business on hand.
President Seip of the District League
has returned from his summer outing. as
have Messrs Heiston and Lucas of the
cabinet Other officers are planning to
leave the city In the near future.
Brentwood Chapter reports the Mission
Study Glass met last Tuesday evening at
the home of Mr.. F. J. Metcalf. secretary
of the District League. This was the
closing meeting of the season. The bust-
ness session was followed by a social hour
and refreshments were served. Miss Anna
NJ. Tilton of the District cabinet who con-
Quoted the class during the past year.
was presented by the members with an
appropriate token of their esteem Miss
Kettler a prospective missionary worker,
was present at the session.
DR.. B. J. Howard. president OF waugh
cabinet accompanied by Mrs. Howard.
left the city Friday for Michigan, where
he will spend his vacation.
last Tuesday evening on the Y. NJ. c. A.
roof grader, which was hung with Chi
nese lanterns and swept by cooling
breezes. Several church and society So
Gals have been held this season on the
roof garden Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
1t is announced that large contribution
to the Philippine church fund will go
forward to the islands this week. 50 that
construction work can begin at an early
date, and 1t is expected that many of the
local chapters will contribute generously
to the fund on or before rally day.
The twilight services held every Sum
day evening from Z to o'clock by Waugh
Chapter, Epworth League. are being we'll
attended. Rev. J. w. Smith. pastor OF
6pWOitn SbuICH 0OutI, WEB q
speaker at the meeting last Sunday even
ing. discussing the league topic. Mr.. J..
Timer Engle. ex-president of the WASH
ington District Epworth League. will
speak at the meeting tomorrow evening.
Miss Hinble. the third vice president. Is
spending July and August in Winchester,
her former home. Miss Hardy, the sec
rotary. Is visiting in Baltimore. Philadel-
phia and Delaware.
The Epworth Leaglfe of Du1nbarton
Avenue NJ. E. Church will hold no further
meetings until September. Preparations
are being made for a rally September %.
when several speakers from Boston. Bal
timore and other cities will be present.
This meeting will open the winter activity
| Of the chapter.
Louis p. Hieston. president. has an
| nou1ced that a series of lectures will be
given during the winter months. one being
given each month from January until
May. At the regular meetings of the
| league. 1t is stated. special speakers will
be present. A dozen Y. NJ. c. A. workers
and the officers of the District ard the
Baltimore Epworth leagues will be among
| the visitors who will make addresses.