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Grace Of Giving


They had been in trouble themselves per-
secuted by those who hated them, but
their hearts were thus made more tender
for they gave of their own accord really
more than they were able to the sufferers
of Jerusalem. A great blessing had come
to them, as 1t always comes to those who
give freely and from right motive.
PauFs appeal was enforced by other ar
guments. Artfully he praised the Corin-
thians for other good qualities, at the
same time urging that they should not
be lacking in this. He answered the OBJ
lection that they were so poor-an OBJ
lection sure to be made by many of
those called upon to give-then as now
by saying that God asks us to give only
according to our ability. eff there be
first willing mind. it is accepted ac-
cording to that a man hath. and not ac-
cording to that he hath not
Most important of all, Paul urged that
those who have given themselves to
Christ-who. though He was rich, yet
became poor for our sakes, that we
through His poverty might become rich
should think OF the poverty and the
needs of others.
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How Can We Know"

John had no patience with the man who
believes in Christ and yet Is uncertain
whether he is or is not saved man.
How do we know If we are the sons Of
God? How can we know? Is 1t possible
to be certain about anything in the Chris
tan life?' were the questions disturbing
the minds of many of those among whom
John worked. precisely as today there are
those who persist in saying. Il hope ] am
Christian" or Il trust / am saved"
To answer just such questions John
wrote the first deter that bears his name
His purpose Is definitely stated in chapter
5. verse Is. thus: These things have I
written unto you that believe in the name
of the Son of God, that We may know.
that We have eternal life, and that We may
believe that He is the Son Of Cod
The words that We may know" give
Johns object in a nutshell. The word
know" is the keynote OF the epistle.
"Thirty-one times that word appears in
the FIVE short chapters. less than four
pages of the Bible. Others had written
and spoken that they might unsettle be-
lief. John wrote that he might ground
the Christian faith.
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DR.. Clayton at Emmanuel.

Rev. DR.. ]. b. Clayton has accepted the
invitation of the pastoral committee Of
the Emmanuel Baptist Church. 18th street
and Columbia road. to serve as acting
pastor until a pastor is secured He
served In this capacity most acceptably
for several months after the organiza-
ton OF the church, in March, 1908. His
sermons this month will be on the fol-
lowing subjects: Today. morning. THE
Luck of the New Moon; Aud Lang
Syne'' (communion).
December II. morning-"Wo Vote
and Veto: evening, Declined Without
Thanks
December 10, morning-"The Best Side
OF Folks: evening. Tiny Tins Prayer
December ~. morning-''Nobody."
christmas sermon).
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Resigns From St. Paul's

- Ev. WILLIAM II. MORRISON.

! EV. WILLIAM Fl. MORRISON.
assistant rector OF st. Paul $
~ Episcopal Church on I'D street.
~ has accepted call to serve as
rector of St. Mary's Episcopal
Church. Green Cove. Fla. until April.
He notified Rev. DIR. Talbot. the rector OF
st. Paufs. several days ago of his de-
cision. Green Cove Is on the st. Johns
river. about twenty miles from Jackson
villei
Rev. Mr.. Morrison will leave the city
December IA to take up his new work.
He came to st. Pauls Church in June.
and since that time has made many
friends here. who regret his leaving.
Rev. Mr.. Morrison received his educa-
ton at st. Stephens College at Anandale,
N. Y. and the Berkeley Divinity School
at Middletown. Conn. He was ordained
a priest year after graduation from
the Berkeley School. and accepted the
rectorship of Grace Church at Stafford
Springs, Conn He remained at this
church for eighteen months. He then
became rector at Grace Church at Grip
pie Creek. Colo. On account of the ef-
feet OF the high altitude upon Mrs Nor
rison's health he was compelled to give
up this work after four months.
He then came to Bristol, Conn. where
he became rector OF Trinity tnurcn IN
September. 1887. He continued as rector
there for twelve years. the longest term
of service of any minister of the parish
since it was founded, 40 years ago. When
he assumed the duties of the rectorship
the church was in a bad way. He
worked hard ard brought the parish up
to a prosperous position. He labored
hard and diligently among his congrega-
[ ton and the church membership increased
largely during his stay there.
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ct Is Just Like God"

No wonder the Hindoo found it hard to
believe the message. Every day men
hear with incredulity the message that
God longs to give to them His very best
gifts. The world needs more of the faith
Of the little girl who was reading with
her mother In the New Testament. This
was one of the verses of the chapter:
For God so loved the world that He
gave His only begotten Son, that whose
ever believeth in Him should not perish.
but have eternal life Stopping for a
moment in the reading, the mother asked,
Don't you think it is very wonderful?'
The child, looking surprised, replied in
the negative. The mother. somewhat as
tonished, repeated the question, to which
the little daughter replied. why, no.
mamma; it would be wonderful If 1t were
anybody else: but it is just like God"
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DR.. Sperry's Lectures.

DR. Lyman Beecher Sperry. lecturer of
nationwide reputation. will begin a series
of talks TO the men of Washington in the
Central y. NJ. c. \. building this after
noon on The Science of Living. There
will be six lectures In the series. all in
the Y. NJ. c. 4. building, except those of
this evening in the Sixth Presbyterian
Church and Friday evening in st. Paufs
Southern Methodist Church.
Dr. Sperry is especially qualified by
education. experience and judgment to
speak TO men upon health problems. and
has the unqualified Endorsement of Young
Mems Christian Associations all over the
country, under whose auspices he has
been featuring for twelve years. This IS
the fourth year he has been invited to
talk to Washington men,
The subjects ARID dates of DIR. Sperry S
talks are as follows: This afternoon, Sex,
Health and Success this evening, Male
and Female: tomorrow evening, "Quacks
Aad Quackery'. Tuesday evening. Brain
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- - ETRoPoLITAN Bible Glass of

IAH Church held it's annual re-
union in the parlors of the
church Wednesday evening,
when about $50 members and friends
gathered to enjoy splendid banquet and
a delightful program.
From $50 to 1:3O o'clock an informal
reception was held, enabling all to be-
come acquainted. The guests entered the
banquet room to the accompaniment of a
march played by Miss Bessie H. Hawley.
The decorations, which were elaborate.
were in the class colors, red and white,
while ferns and palms were employed to
add to the beauty of the plan. The tables
were decorated with the class flower, the
carnation, in red and white.
The leader of the class. H. c. Oberhol-
ser. acted POSTMASTER, and in his
opening remarks called particular atten-
ton 10 the fact that the class was cele-
brating its tenth anniversary. He in
troduced Miss Elizabeth NJ Mcdowell,
whose subject was "A Ten Years Re-
Prospect She outlined many interesting
facts concerning the class and its ac-
tivities during the ten years of its ex-
istence
The class held it's first session Sunday.
November 70. $780, with eight members
and one visitor present. The organization
was perfected January IL 1900, with an
enrolment of fourteen charter members.
The class reached its highest mark in
spirited membership contest when 6is
We're enrolled. At the present time the
aitive members number 402. The class
has 500 ex-memberS scattered in all parts
of the United States and in many foreign
countries. that, like the British en-
the sun never sets on NJ NJ. C. mem
hers The class has six officers and
twenty-one committees, publishes a
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Federated Churches After Years Trial


months. in cooperation with the Home
Missions Council, 1t has been making
an investigation of the churches of Colo
towns and the entire neglect of others.
The discussion of this report will be one
of the features of the Louisville meeting
The country is. for this purpose, being
divided up into four districts, with secre-
taries at Chicago, Atlanta, Denver and
Providence. Learning all the facts and
aligning all the factors in church work
is the way Rev. E. Tallmadge Kott, the
New England secretary, phrases the
federation mission.
The tendency of the day to carry the
church into present social problems is
noticeable in the federation. The most
notable utterance of the Philadelphia
convention was the deliverance upon the
relation between labor and the church.
The Louisville program lists such topics
as temperance. religious education, "the
churches and social service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
Men S Club Meeting.

The second meeting of the Mems Club
OF Union NJ. +. Church, 10th street and
Pennsylvania avenue. will be held in the
church parlors Wednesday evening, at
which time IL will be entertained by
lie Roy. magician. There will be a SPLEEN
did program of magic. mystery and
music. Refreshments will be served at
The close of the program. Members and
friends of the church invited to be
present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

men do not fear a creation Of the imae-
ination. They believe that there is God
and that Christ is the Son of God. But
their belief is like the belief of which
Christ said: THE devils believe-and
tremble.' The belief that saves does not
inspire fear: 1t casts it out. AS John
says in his first epistie chapter s, verse
49,, There is no fear in love. but perfect
love casteth out fear"
Belief wljch saves is not made UP of
fear; 1t is Belief that Christ died for sin
ners. and that he died for the particular
sinner who believes: 1t is belief that en-
ables one TO say. Il take Christ as my
Saviour" and to prove what he says by
his life. Those who thus receive Christ
become sons of God, for whatsoever be-
lieve that Jesus is the Christ is born of
Cod q John, SD.
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Is Helping Missions.

MIR. Roosevelt is doing things in At
rica, said the bishop. "One minute he
is shooting lions tigers and other beasts
of the jungle. and the next minute laying
the corner stone of a mission 1t does not
make any difference to him what the
denomination is. He talks to the people
and Africa is getting to realize what a
man Theodore Roosevelt is. He is a big
power for all the missions in that con-
tinent
Business men at Nairohi gave him
A. dinner 'Heathens and Christians
were present. Theodore Roosevelt met
them on equal terms. He did not beat
about the bush when he was asked about
missionary work at this dinner.
The missionaries are straight people
and YOU people be straight with them
he said. Jump in and help out. Africa
is great continent and is just beginning
to wake up. The missionaries are help
ing to wake it up. Remember they are
straight and put your shoulders to the
wheel
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dining room, kitchen and chapel are in
the old building. The new building is
taken up with living rooms. There are
twenty-three bedrooms in all and several
baths on each Of the three floors. The
addition Is built of buff brick to match
the color of the old building. 1t is abso-
lutely freproof. and Is separated from
the old building by an automatic fire.
proof door,
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work which he cannot ignore. Suisse
auently the post was offered to young
college president in the far west but 1t
is understood that his declination will be
presented at Louisville. The officials are
| nonplussed: they say that the churches
haven't enough leaders of the grade
qualified to fill a position corresponding
roughly with the presidency of great
railway system, of the chief magistracy
of the nation. There is likelihood that
renewed pressure will be brought to bear
upon Mr. Mott to reconsider his decision.
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Faces Present Problems.

The great federation Is not doctrinal.
but practical. 1t seeks not identity in
creeds, but unity in deeds. 1t is the
modern corporation principle of getting
together for the elimination of waste and
expense, and for increased effectiveness.
Thus it is studying the church problem
in various communities with d view to
getting rid of competition. For several
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
How the Devils Believe.

That man is happy who learns to be-
lieve in God as simply as that little girl
Instead of that. so many people are ac-
tuaIy afraid of Him. They dread to
think of Him. They do not like to have
Him brought to their attention. They
know His justice. His purity, and they are
afraid. And yet, somehow, they think
that they believe in Him enough to save
them. They believe in Him, of course for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

: All American Protestant
Churches Officially in Fed
eral Council, Which Meets
in Louisville Tuesday
Faces Wide Social Unrest
The Principal Report After
Twelve Months of National
Existence-Nain Search for
Secretary.
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EPIPHANY CHURCH HOME.

main part of the home was formerly a
residence, which had stood in the section
for many years.
After looking over the place the man.
ayers of the home decided to put about
$31 900 i'm remodeling and adding an adj
dition to the place. Frederick H. Brooke,
architect, had charge of the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

ronto TO hear discussed the ques-
ton of labor and the saloon. PROBABLY
one-half OF the delegates to the conven-
tion were present, besides large NUMBERS
If trades unionists from Toronto ana
nearby towns Addresses were mace py
John Mitchell, John B. Lennon, Inonas
l.. Lewis and James Simpson-ail or them
sneakine from the standpoint or LABOR
and every one of them giving testimony
that the saloon is one of the worst enc
n,tes tho trades union movement has to
contend against 1t was an unusual
meeting in every way-unusual In the ma
trre of the audience. and especially I'M
,,aual in the nature Of it's platform. Not
one of the speakers was temperance
aritator in the ordinary sense All OF
them were men who have achieved dis
I'm tion in the labor movement. They did
not speak as novices. Every man who
spoke has had national experiences In the
labor movement and could speak with au-
thority concerning the question under dis
cussion.
Among other things John Mitchell SAID:
Il am not at all impressed with the argu-
ment that if you close down the liquor
traffic you bring about a calamity. for
Wien you shut up distillery factory
goes I'D in its stead, and when you close
down a saloon you install a grocery store.
No man has a right to spend a cent upon
himself until he has first provided for his
family. The average workingman does
no. yet earn enough to give his family
all the comforts they deserve. l believe
that. as the labor movement grows. so
will the temperance movement grow. The
laoor movement was not formed merely
for the purpose of getting more wages
and shorter hours. The purpose of the
labor movement Is to secure q better
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
Success of Revival.

a S a result of the revival services
~ which Rev. DR.. William E.
"a Hatcher of Fork Union, Va.
u has been conducting in the West
Washington Baptist Church
there has been large number of addi-
tons to the congregation. DR.. Hatcher.
who was formerly pastor of the Gray
Street Baptist Church of Richmond, Va,
il president of the trustees of both Rich
mond College and the Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary.
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first verse reverently he spoke the words,
Behold, what manner of love the Fa-
ther hath bestowed upon us that we should
he allowed to kiss His feet" His teach
o. corrected him, but the Hndoo insisted
on his own rendering, and thus he gave
his reason: 1T cannot be Behold what
manner of love the Father hath bestowed
upon us that We should be called children
Of Cod; children it cannot be-that is too
much-too high-that had never entered
into a heather heart
No. but it is in Gods heart to call men
His sons. 1t is not a matter of their
first calling themselves so-that would be
presumptuous on their part, mistake as
unwarranted and as pitiful as that SO
frequently made by unfortunates WHO
find their way to the hospitals for insane.
because they boast of being kings and
queens in disguise. There is, however,
no room for mistake on the part of those
who believe in God as their Father-He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

VHEODORE ROOSEVELT is one
of the greatest and most pot
ent interdenomina tional mission
aries who ever entered Africa.
according to Bishop Joseph c.
Hartzell. chairman of the Africa dia-
mond Jubilee commission OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. who is in Minnea polls
TO take charge OF the raising of the spe-
cial Jubilee fund in the churches today.
Bishop Hartzell is just about strenu-
Gus as Mr.. Roosevelt. For the last
fourteen years he Travelled, on steamers
and railroad trains, an average of 10000
miles year Before January | he will
have travelled 10000 miles in the interest
of the jubilee fund.
But the bishop, who is now at the
Hotel Nicollet, does not talk much about
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05
In the Washington Churches


and Nerve, Wednesday evening" avoid
able Causes of Disease" and Friday even
ing, Male and Female"
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BY the Churchman.

a FTER twelve months OF existence
i: IS: j: ::
Federal Council of the Churches
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himself. He is principally enthusiastic
about the man he terms my friend
Theodore Roosevelt.
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Love Of God


has called them His sons, has chosen
them for His own.
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Comment today's international sunday
School lesson, Paul on the Grace Of Giving. =
ii Cor, S:1-15.
4 n OLD legend tells us the fol-
n lowing pretty story: In a GER
tain village, during the early
days Of Christianity. on great
festival day, the people. to show
their gratitude for many blessings they
had enjoyed during the past year, met
together in the church and brought glfts
Of money and goods as an offering for
the service of God.
Among those who brought offerings
was a little boy who had special cause
to be thankful, but who was too poor to
bring a gift Of money: so he brought the
only thing he had to give-a beautifui'
fresh rosy apple. The clergyman. know
ing the child had brought the best thing
In his power, the only treasure he had
to offer, accepted his gift with kind
words, and laid the apple with the other
offerings; and the little boy went away
with a happy heart, feeling glad that his
humble gift had been accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

Comment ON todays uniform topic OF the
Christian Endeavor Societies, Epworth Leagae'
Raptist Young Peoples Union. etc. Life Les
cons for Me From First John. John 4:s-2i.
Conservation meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

Comment on today's International Sunday
School lesson, Paul on the Grace of Giving. -
IL Cor. S:1-15
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VIE new Epiphany Church Home
at 1901 Massachusetts avenue
northwest, which has been I'M
der course of construction for

pleted and occupied. The rooms are
light. and those who live there are es-
pecially pleased with the many arrange
ments made for their convenience. The
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EesEssEssEssCSysCC
By Rev. CHARLES sTELZLE,

By Rev. CHARLES STELZLE,
of Department Of Church and
Labor Of the Presbyterian Church.
OUR Thousand men and women
crowded Massey Hall on the first
Sunday Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor convention In To-
ronto to hear discussed the ques-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-05

VISIONARY has told of a con-
yerted Buddhist in India who
was reading the third chapter
of the first epistle of John with
his instructor. Looking at the
New-York tribune., 1909-07-14
ALFRED ". BooRAFM.
GIRLS DEATH MYSTERY
Frightened Into Ledping from Boat
One Tkeory-Compdnton Missing.

sttIrgis nTtrb July 18-Fxtnerns fright seems tn
have caused the death Of Miss Mary Loretta
Davey, of Chicago. whose body found floating
face downward near rowbost in Klinger lake last
night. No traee of Claude Hunt. young farmer,
who took Miss Davey for in the small craft,
has been found The lake has been thoroughly
draE aEged for the Young mans body without sue
cess and search along the shore all day failed
I disclose anv marks to indicate that the missing
man had made his way to land.
Hunts hat and coat were found to-day coating
near the shore of tbs lake some distance from
where the boat found Many believe the girl
committed suicide while suffering from desPon-
dencz-. end that Hunt drowned IN an attempt
10 save her. Hunts brother saws the young man
could not swim
The young womans body taken 20 Chicago
to-day by her parents. who live at No. 3T Ashland
Boulevard In that city. Physicians made ex-
animation Of the body and found no water in the
lungs. The medical men give it as their opinion
that ths cause of death was probably extreme
fright.
Miss DavAv. who was twenty-five years old. had
been visiting Klinger Lake. accompanied by
her mother and a sister. recuperatng from
long illness and, II is said operation for appen-
dicitis She had been there for about two weeks.
Henry Miller proprietor Of the hotel at the lake.
SAYS that several times Miss Davey told him she
was going 10 drown herself and END it an
No inquest has been held yet. and Sheriff
Wing is continuing the search for traces of the
missing youth. The young mans parents, who live
the lake, are inclined To believed that their
son was drowned. Although the body has not been
found, there is nothing 10 substantiate theories
set IN circulation to-day possible explanations
Of the tragedy IF Hunt had been able to swim or
wade to shore. # is thought Of his land
ing place would have heen found. The boat was
right side up when discovered and contained no
evidence Of struggle Of any kind, and there were
no marks Of foul play upon the body Of the young
woman.
Hunt was twenty-five years old. He met Miss
Dsvey for the first time yesterday afternoon, it
was learned through inquiries made by Sheriff
Wing Some Of the visitors at the lake said that
the boat ride suggested by Miss Dsvey, who
asked Hunt to take her out about 8 o'clock yes
tsTday afternoon. Hunt had some difficulty in OBJ
tanning boa:, being refused at one boat livery,
where i was said he had been drinking He got a
boat. however. about 6:Sj p. m. and few hours
later the little craft found anchored with Miss
Davey's body floating near by and no trace of the
young farmer