The San Francisco call., 1908-05-11
BLUEJACKETS JOIN
IN THANKSGIVING
Naval Chaplains Assist Brethren
on Land Preaching
to Sailors

A thanksgiving service for the off,
GERS and men of the fleet was held al
Trinity church, Cough and Bush
streets. yesterday Rev. Mr. Clampett
preached on Duty" He was assisted
by Rev. Dr. Stoll. chaplain OF the port
of San Francisco. and Chaplain Dickey
OF the cruiser Tennessee. The choir
sang patriotic and national hymns, con-
cluding the service with My Country,
IT'S OF Thee
Many officers and men of the fleet
were present and remained after the
services to greet the officiating clergy
men.
At Grace Methodist Episcopal
church. Twenty-first and Capp streets,
Rev. George A. Hough had for his
subject Fighting for the Flag" His
text was taken from the seventh verse
Of the fourth chapter Of ST. Paul's sec
ond epistle to Timothy: Il have fought
a good fight, have finished my course,
I have kept the faith
DR.. Hough dwelt upon the import
ance OF the moral light as well as the
physical combat, and the sailors OF
the different men of war who were
present listened attentively.
The young women and men of the
congregation were at Mission street
wharf when the sailors were given
shore leave early yesterday mornin g.
and each sailor was given a personal
Invitation TO attend the services. DR..
Hough spoke to the men on the Kansas
in the afternoon.
Two services were held at Lebanon
Presbyterian church. Twenty third and
Sanchez streets, Rev. ~. Logan having
for Rhis subject The Coming of the
Fleet, It's Meaning" at both the morn
ing and evening services.
The Commission of the Church TO
Its own Nation" was the subject
chosen by Rev. Frank Stuart Ford of
the First Christian church, Duboce
avenue and Noe street. The mission of
the church in times of peace, as we'll
as in times of war. was strongly
pointed out to the congregation. The
church was filled with visitors from
the country and from the battleships.
Chaplain J. f. Fleming OF the battle
ship Rhode Island addressed the Mems
Assembly Of Hamilton Square Baptist
church yesterday afternoon. The chap
lain gave some striking illustrations
OF the manner IN whicn religious work
Is carried on in the navy In part he
said:
Il like the anecdote in the bible of
the blind -beggar by the wayslde who
cried out TO Jesus that his sight might
o< a man right down to business.
Some religious persons might consider
this selfshness, but 1t was not so to
this man. His sight was the practical
thing he needed. and he asked for It.
i often tell my men. Don't be dis
couraged because somebody else seems
TO make way faster than you. A man
must be what he is. He must begin
where he is and work for what he
wants. He cant be an officer If be has
only the ability of a stoker II you
begin somewhere. Make a start. Re-
member. though. that were all men
together-just one big fellowship
and while you're reaching for yourself
don't forget to lend the other fellow a
hand"
General questions regarding a chap
lain's duties In the navy were asked
by the assembly. Chaplain Fleming
said that his duties were OF all kinds
keeping young men who have left their
homes TO get away from responsible
ties, seeing that a little OF the sailor q
pay goes homeward and cuItivating the
right sort of spirit among the men.
At the corner Of Hyde and Clay
streets the laying OF the cornerstone
Of the new house of worship of the
Third Baptist church tcoloredl was
celebrated. The services were con
ducted by Rev. J. II. Kelly, Its pastor
The church was organized In 1852 and
was in Powell street near Bush for
many years previous to the fire. Dr.
George Z. Burlingame, DR.. J. Gordon
Mcpherson and Rev. j. H. Kelly con-
Quoted the services. Many eoiored sail
ors from the feet were present In re-
sponse 10 invitations issued by the
congregation. The edifice will be dedi-
Gated next August.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Westenbenger con-
Quoted services at whatsoever Will mis-
sion in Pacific street yesterday after
noon. Many sailors were in attend
ance.