Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-17
EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES.

At the last meeting Of the board of con-
troll of the Washington district Epworth
League particular stress was laid upon
the attitude to be taken by Washington
Leaguers toward the Gypsy Smith evan
gelistic campaign. All members or iocal
chapters were urged to attend the meet
ings and to place themselves at the dis
posal of the management for personal
work or such other assistance as may be
needed. President Seip strongly urged the
desirability of postponing all league social
affairs which might interfere with the
success of the revival services. number
of chapter leaders expressed their fnten-
ton of following this plan, and working
exclusively for spiritual interests during
this period.
From the enthusiasm shown at the
board meeting during the discussion Of
the proposed EpWorth League institutes
to be established in the vicinity o. Wash
ington it is believed much will be accom-
plished toward forming a large class of
students at Mountain Lake Park next
summer. The committee appointed to
consider the matter in detail consists of
DR.. ]. w. r. Sumwalt and Messrs. HES
ton, Howard, Engle and Sylvester.
Wilson Memorial Chapter reports the
opening of the fall campaign, the leader
of the first devotional meetings being Mr.
Harvey Chestnut. president Of North Cap
itol Chapter He spoke on the Philippine
Church project. AS the result of his plea
Wilson Memorial has joined the ranks Of
those who are helping to raise the neces-
sary funds.
Last Monday evening nut social
was given under the direction of Mrs. J.
H. Allen fourth vice president, and the
social committee. The program included
M mn fsdr.a eyn1A f-,,,~
and an old-fashioned guessing contest. At
the conclusion of the program each per-
son was presented with a dainty paper
napkin containing nuts and grapes. A
large number Of members and friends OF
the chapter were present The social COM
mittee proposes to have a social of this
nature each month at the close Of the
regular business meeting.
Longfellows works were studied by
members Of Brookland Chapter last Mon
day evening. when the young people held
their regular business meeting at the
home Of Mr.. Bloodgood. on Irving street
Several plans for the winter were out
lined. There was a particularly large
attendance and music and refreshments
added to the enjoyment of the gathering
Hundreds of Brooklandites took dinner
with the Brookland Chapter at the home
OF Miss Oliphant, on Newton street last
evening. Many commented that it was
the biggest hash bargain they had OBJ
tanned in months.
AT last Sundays meeting of the North
Capitol Chapter, conducted by Mrs. E. E.
Marshall first vice president, a ribbon
contest was begun with thirty four reds"
present and but thirty-three whites"
The chapters members are uniting in
extending their heartiest congratulations
to Miss Manverse and Mr.. Albert Conner
of PHtsburg. former vice president and
treasurer, whose engagement to be mar
ried has recently been announced.
Ryland Chapter members presented
1.-THE District Skule' to an audience
which filled the church Wednesday even
ing, and a good sum was realized for the
benefit of the chapter.
The Metropolitan Memorial NJ. E.
League Chapter held its monthly business
meeting last Monday evening in the lee
ture room of the church. Many impor-
tant plans for the winters work were pre-
sented and discussed by the various de-
partments The members enjoyed a So
cial hour afterward at the home of Miss
Roberts. who has charge Of the social de-
partment.