Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-03
EpWORTH LEAGUE NOTES.

racention was rendered Mr. and Mrs.
r r Rochester by the members of the
Hamline Chapter of EpWorth League
Wednesday evening in the church pariofs,
the occasion being the return OF the cou-
pie from their honeymoon. MIR. Rochester
is president of the Hamline Chapter
president Of the Baltimore Conference
League, and was formerly head of the
Washington District League. lie WAS
married to Miss Mary +. Southwick AT
Wells. Mimi, September Ia.
The church parors were elaborately
decorated, the feature being a large floral
heart in the center of which was the
word Welcome When the couple en-
tered the room where the guests had as
sembled a wedding march was played.
In behalf of the league Mr.. Charles ii.
Sohooley welcomed the couple. and Rev.
DR.. c. E. Guthrie pastor of the church.
voiced the sentiments of Mr. Rochester 5
elIow-members on the official board of
the congregation. Mrs. c. L. Roach pre-
sented Mrs. Rochester with bouquet of
bride roses NJ A. Watson superinteud-
ent of the Sunday school. presented the
couple with silver service. Mr.. Roches-
ter replied feelinSly.
The music of the evening was furnished
NJ. Adelia Scott and Susie White.
The devotional meeting of the Douglas
Memorial Chapter last Sunday evening
was led by Mr.. +. S. BraShearS. district
first vice president.
Trinity Chapter announced its annual
rally day service by unique postal card.
The Sunday evening services have been
resumed, being held at $50 pm.
Union Chapter announces that MIR.
Frank r. Israel. formerly president Of the
District League now of Mckendree Chap
ter, will make the principal address at
the rally day services tomorrow evening at
O'Clock. Mr.. l.. NJ Shellabarger. presi-
dent of the chapter. will also deliver "A
els through the orient, and particularly
of the customs prevailing among the ma
tives in the Philippines. where he re-
sided for a number of years.
Tomorrow is the leagues Philippine
church rally day. and will be generally
observed by the various chapters in the
District. Prominent speakers have been
assigned to many chapters to tell of the
project of building a church in the Phii-
ippineS. District President Seip an
nounceS that he desires every chapter To
do all in its power to make this occasion
an unusual one and to create enthusiasm
for the cause. A partial list OF the lead
al
Metcalf: Anacostia. W. X. Sniflin; Brook
land Homer Seip; Douglas, Ernest PUT
man; Dumbarton. Mr.. Hieston: Hamline
J. Nj. Sylvester: Metropolitan. r. S Bra
shears; Gorsuch. Dayton Miller; Union
Frank Israel: Waugh, Luther Derrick
Wilson Memorial, H. Chestnut.
Last Sundays devotional services by
the North Capitol Chapter, which were led
by E. h. Ledman. were we'll attended.
The leader was assisted by the pastor.
Rev. +. E. Marshal and other members
of the chapter.
The dinner given in the church lecture
room Wednesday, at which many of the
league members assisted was great
success, and it has been announced that
others will be given during the fall aud
winter the last Wednesday of each month.
1t is announced that Calvary Chapter OF
the Epworth League will resume activities
with a rally next Sunday night, at which
Rev. c. L. Pate. DID,, and Rev. }. w. *.
Sumwalt District superintendent. will he
the speakers. Some excellent vocal and
instrumental music will DE rendered, and
it is expected that the service Will make
an suspicious beginning for Il season OF
hard work.