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Fifth Baptist Revival.

Rev. DIR. John Roach Straton is assist
ing Rev. John f. Briggs in the revival
in progress at the Fifth Baptist Church.
which has proven very successful:
DIR. Straton was born at Evansville, Ind,
in 1878, of southern parents. During his
university days he was the winner OF
many prizes among them the intercolle-
giate oratorical championship of Georgia
and the southern interstate oratorical
championship. After completing his edu-
cation he occupied the chair Of oratory
and literary Interpretation at his alma
mater, Mercer University, Macon. Ga.
and later at Baylor University, Waco,
Tex.
Since entering the ministry DR.. Straton.
though still young man, has held two
notable pastOrates, the first that of the
famous Second Baptist Church of Chi
cago, and the other his present charge.
the old. historic Seventh Baptist Church
of Baltimore, where he succeeded in the
pastorate such men as Richard Fuller,
W. r. Brantly and A. c. Dixon.
The books he has written. his contribu-
tions to the North American Review and
other magazines. and his recent victory
in winning the one-thousand-dollar CAPT.
tai prize offered by the Commercial Club
of Portland. Ore, for the best magazine
article On Portland and the northwest.
have attracted attention in the literary
world.
Dr. STATIONS platform work is already
known over all the nation, as he has lee
tured i'm the leading chautauquas and
lyceum courses of the country. prom
inent editor has said o. him: He Is
gifted with the rare combination Of tall
ents-scholarship, oratorical fervor, quick
imagination, humorous insight, intellec-
tual force. and the happy faculty Of
graceful and powerful presentation of his
In, nGA N IA mr.
delightful humor which pervades them
and the rich stories with which they
abound, his lectures are characterized by
a literary flavor, an intellectual breadth
and an ethical elevation which make
them very valuable.
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Wis and L. L. Rynder were chosen as
the clergy Of the committee and T. F.
Sergeant and l, B. Linton as the laity.
They met Wednesday evening and for
mally organized tire congregation with
forty-six members. Rev. William Talia-
ferro Thompson. pastor OF the Ecl<ing-
ton Presbyterian Church, was chosen as
the moderator OF the new congregation
until a pastor is chosen.
The following church officers were Sc
lected:
Elders-E. F. Neimeyer, C. 8. Rock
wood. John Duncan. c. o. Bohrer, John
Scatter and ]. F. Orth.
Deacons-M. j. Nevius. F. r. Hitz and
A. III. Beers.
Trustees-Alfred jeffrey. James p.
Benfer, w. ]. Lieuallen, W. p. GOche-
nour, Conrad NJ. CLANCY, F. G. Sanders
and NJ. o. Bull.
Treasurer-H. E. Burton.
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Bible Glass Social Season.

A large number OF the members and
friends of Metropolitan Bible Class Of
Metropolitan Memorial NJ. Z. Church
gathered I'm the church parIors Tuesday
evening to participate in the first indoor
social Of the class this season. The social
was of the Halloween variety, and the
decorations were appropriate TO the season.
autumn leaves predominating. while the
lights were subdued by means Of pump
kin-colored shades representing jack-o'-
lanterns. The entertainment committee
had provided numerous amusements. all
Of which had an air of mystery about
them. One Of the most popular features
was the palmistry booth presided over by
a gypsy queen who traced fortunes
good and bad. In the lines OF the hands
Of those who had the temerity to SUBJ
init to the examination. An auction sale
Of mysterious packages. containing many
simple and amusing toys, as was dsclos-
ed when the wrappings were taken of.
brought about spirited bidding and pro-
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Series Of Meetiugs.

The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
Mission Union announces a series Of
meetings with DIR. Lawrence. the mission
airy supported by this organization in
Kavvin. Persia. The dates and places
are as follows: Sunday, November o. Ar
lington Presbyterian Church, Arlington,
Va; November %. Sixth Presbyterian
Church, November 30 Metropolitan Pres
byterian Church: December I. Western
Presbyterian Church; December 2, New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church: De-
cember 81 Gurley Memorial Presbyterian
Church, and December ). Riverdale
Presbyterian Church.
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A missionary preaching in a bazaar IN
India was accosted by Mohammedan.
You must admit" said the Mohamme-
dan. that we have one thing which you
have not, and it is better than anything
you have. When we go to Mecca We find
at least a coffin, but when you Chris
tians go to Jerusalem, which II, your
Mecca. you find nothing but an empty
grave"
The missionary smiled. "Ah, that 10
Just the difference" he said. '.Mohammed
is dead. Mohammed is in his comm, but Js-
sus Christ is risen. He IL alive. That -
our hope"
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Will Discuss Liquor Traffic.

1t is the plan of some of the Endeavor
societies to give place on their programs
fer the meeting of November IS to the
consideration of the liquor evil in our
cities, and particularly in Washington.
Speakers familiar with local conditions
and the progress Of the movement to re-
form them can be secured by correspond
ence with Mrs. ID. p. Blaine, president OF
the local Young Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union.
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Bishop Returns.

Bishop Harding returned yesterday
morning from Leonardtown from a ten
day visitation of southern Maryland.
His combinations were: All Faith par
ish, st. Mary county. where he con-
firmed eleven at the parish church. and
nine at st. Mary's Chapel: at Christ
Church. King and Queen parish. eleven,
and at All Saints, Chaptico. twelve: at
Trinity parish, ST. Mary's Church. TWEEN
ty-one; at st. Andrews. six. and at
st. George. in William and Mary par
ish, twenty-ORl
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Halloween Socials.

Halloween socials were held during the
past week by the Ninth Street Christian.
North Carolina Avenue Methodist Prot
estant and Vermont Avenue societies.
Decorations of autumn leaves and pump
kins were used, Halloween games were
played. ghost stories told and the affairs
were thoroughly enjoyed.
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New District Officers.

At the regular monthly meeting OF the
Junior Department of the District Union
at the Bond building Monday evening,
Sydnor Falconer Of the Gurley Memorial
Presbyterian Church was elected secre-
tary and william Kinney of the Gunton
Temple Presbyterian Church was elected
treasurer.
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Plans of Two Societies.

The presidents of the Society of West
Washington Baptist Church and of the
Young Peoples Circle of Christian En-
deavor Of the Rhode Island Avenue Meth
odist Protestant Church report plans for
meeting the conditions Of the increase
campaign. adopted by the union at its
October meeting. The motto of the latter
society Will be Personal Work." which
its experience has proved to be a most
successful means for attaining the desired
end.
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hood OF st. Andrew
and also several Of the
brotherhoods, or lay or
ganisations Of other 70
ligious bodies, in the OBJ
servance of the week
of PRAYER" BEGINNING
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plications will be heavy, but by careful
examination by those personally con-
versant with the needs and worth,ncss Of
families recommended a great amount Of
suffering will be relieved, and much real
genuine. practical good Samaritan work
will be done.
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Manager Graf Here.

George B. Graf of Boston, publication
manager of the United Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor. was in the city Monday
and received an enthusiastic reception
when he appeared at the union meeting
at the Sixth Presbyterian Church that
evening He spoke Of the general interest
being taken i'm the increase campaign and
approved the plans reported by several of
the societies Of the union.
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On account Of the increasing interest in
the revival at the Rhode Island Ave-
nue. Methodist Church. LIST street and
Rhode Island avenue northwest, the serv-
fees which were arranged TO last two
weeks will now continue ten days longer.
Uhe conversations increase nightly. and
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Petworth
Brookland.

An interesting and well attended meet
ing was held by w. w. Springer at
Brookland Chapter Sunday evening, three
minute talks being given on various
phases Of life hereafter. This chapter Is
now issuing a monthly bulletin of the
church events. The November number
is credit to the enterprise of the leag-
uers. This months business meeting and
social was held Monday night at the resi-
dence of H. F. Drake. 17C6 LIST street
northwest. Lewis Lynch Will conduct the
devotional service tomorrow evening.
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Mortimer. president: Roger Little. vice
president: Florence Blatt, secretary, and
Lloyd Patterson, treasurer. At their rally
Sunday the Juniors and their friends heard
interesting talks by George L. Beller, as
sistant superintendent OF the Sunday
school, George Bonnet. president OF the
Y. p. c. f. Society. and Rev. c. p. Wiles,
pastor OF the church.
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Safe to Land.

AS the day dawned preparations were
begun for leaving the ship. 1t Is singu-
lar that. though the sailors had passed
many times this island. they did not
know 1t. Possibly because they ap-
preached it now from a different angie.
1t was the Island Of Melits. now Malta,
with which all sailors on the Mediterra-
mean sea were quite familiar. But much
was to be done before they were ready to
disembark They were still some dis
lance from shore The ship was heavily
laden with wheat. The wheat must be
thrown overheard SO as to tighten the
ship. The anchors were cast of, the rud-
der bands were loosed, and the foresail
was hoisted, and they made toward the
shore. The PROV OF the ship struck the
bottom and stuck fast, and the violent
waves began at once the work of de-
struction.
But now a question of great Importance
arose.. The soldiers were responsible for
the prisoners. Ordinarily. each prisoner
was chained by the wrist TO a soldier.
If the soldier permitted the prisoner to
escape. his own life was forfeited. II the
prisoner was killed, the law held the sol
diers guiltless. The soldiers counsel was
to kill the prisoners. But this would
have meant the Staying of Paul. to whom
they were all SO much indebted. Paufs
popularity saved not only himself, but
the other prisoners. THE centurion, will
ing to save Paul. kept them from their
purpose. Paul was thus. In double
sense, the savior OF his fellow-prisoners.
This truth is SO quietly stated that we
are in danger of overlooking its impor-
lance. In the twenty-fouith verse Paul
says that God had appeared TO him. and
had said 10 him. To- God hath given thee
all them that sail with thee" But why
had God appeared to him. and given him
this promise? Paul was Gods child, and
he had prayed for his companions on the
Ship Jesus said I'VE are the salt of
the earth" How little we understand the
meaning of that phrase. 1t means that
godly men and women were intended to
save the world And they are it's saviors.
more than we know. The history of this
world from this point of view has never
been written. 1t never will be. Perhaps
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Keller Memorial Society Officers.

Keller Memorial Lutheran intermediate
Society has chosen the following new Of
fcers: President. Max w. Tucker; vice
president, Louise Bowdler; secretary, Joy
Colwell. and treasurer. Paul Miller
The Junior Society Of this church has
fifty members. who will work this yea r
under the following officers: William
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Calvary Baptist.

The social and strangers committee of
Calvary Baptist Young Peoples Society
held Tunesday another of it's series of
suppers, which was no less successful in
interest and attendance than the previous
affairs of this kind have been.
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November Is. Plane are now under way
for holding prayer services throughout
the week designated in a number of the
local churches. >-.4s.
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Riverdale.

The attendance Of the Riverdale Pres.
byterian Society at the Christian En-.
deavor rally Monday evening was note.
worthy, a delegation Of seventeen mem.
bers coming from Riverdale. Md. to at
tend this meeting.
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duced great amusement for all. After
the lights had been lowered ghost stories
were told with thrills and shudders Re-
freehments were served at the close and
those present were unanimous In the
opinion that the SOC al season was we'll
inaugurated. The class meets at $50
every Sunday morning and strangers are
cordially invited.
Thanksgiving Charity Baskets.
Arrangements are already being made
for the Central Union Mission annual
distribution OF baskets OF provisions to
the deserving poor the day before Thanks
giving.
dinner will also be provided In the
mission chapel Thanksgiving day. and re-
ligious services conducted from noon to 3
pm. in the auditorium.
The extent to which baskets will be
sent out will largely depend upon the
liberality OF the contributors. The APP
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Epworth League Notes.
Hauline.

Hamline.
Rev Dr. Charles NJ. Levister, editor
Of the Baltimore Methodist, addressed the
league meeting Sunday. Miss Ida E.
Miner. the deaconess at the Union sta
ton, and Miss olivia Moore were recent
speakers at Hamline. Special music
features the services Of this chapter.
Mrs. Imogene Moore has been elected
treasurer Of the chapter, vice Albert A.
Henderson, resigned.
Leaders for the meetings In November
are announced as follows:
November :, Waldo Clark and Wood
Freeman: IA, Andrew Wilson of the Anti
Saloon League OF the District; q. Miss >.
Annie Tichener: %. Miss Sadie F. White.
Topic.
The topic for the service of November
Z Is In Business on Borrowed Capital
Reference, Luke. 18:11-27.
PetWorth.
The service tomorrow evening at Pet
worth Chapter will be devoted to studies
of the gospel In Italy. Sunday district
First Vice President Fort led the meet
ing.
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meeting was In charge Of 4. 8
Farlee, a former active mrs
vice president Of this chapter
Mr.. Farlee took - his sub
ject Friendship" and recalled
his Fvinp1a and he1DerQ WheY
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Brotherhood of st. Andrew.
Week Of PRAYER

The Young Mems Christian Association
of this city will unite with the Brother
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he was I'm the work at Wesley.
After the regular league service an At
Hactive musical service was held In the
thurch auditorium. A number Of selec-
lions were rendered by the Wesley Quar-
tet and an instrumental quartet from the
Engineers Band OF this city. Rev. DIR.
Mckinney. the pastor. made q brief adj
dress on music and its relation to church
6ork.
The Epworth League services at Wes-
by are well attended and full Of interest.
A Halloween social was given Monday
evening, under the direction Of the fourth
nice president. The decoration of jack-o'
lanterns. etc, carried out the spirit of
the occasion. Every one present had q
good time. enjoying the games, refresh
ments. and especially the program. Those
who entertained the leaguers were Miss
Velma Babcock, piano solo; Claude Bah
sock, violin solo: Miss Emma Bowen,
contralto solo, accompanied by Miss
Graham, violin, and Miss Merriam. piano
and w. A. Falconer. reader.
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Christian Endeavor Movements


The meeting of the Young Peoples Cir
Gle Of the Rhode Island Avenue Methodist
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DR.. Roper Coming.

The brotherhood chapter members of St.
Andrews Church are making arrange
ments for a special service Sunday even
ing. November IA, at which the Rev. Dr.
c. J. Roper Of the General Theological
Seminary Of New York will be the
preacher.
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conclusion OF each number the next was
promptly begun. This meeting was one
OF the most Interesting and successful OF
the season. Letters were read from the
society's Methodist Protestant mission
aries in Japan and from converts in its
mission. The success Of the service was
due greatly to the work of the prayer
meeting committee: this committee leaves
no stone unturned In carrying on its
work.
On account of the revival services all
social features for the month have been
postponed, and the regular social. to have
been held the third Monday in the month.
will be held later.
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DR.. Sumwalt at Anacostia.

Rev. DR.. J. w. r. Sumwalt, district
superintendent OF Washington district
Baltimore conference. Will preach in the
Anacostia Methodist Episcopal Church
tomorrow evening at 7:45 o'clock. The
morning services will be in charge Of the
pastor, Rev. w. r. Bird. Revival serv-
ices in this church will begin next SUIT
day, the 18th instant.
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a NEW Presbyterian Church Is
~ soon to be built in the far
northeast section of the city
Il and bids fair to become an es-
pecially prosperous one. 1t
will be located at 22d street and Rhode
Island avenue and will be known as the
Sherwood Presbyterian Church. A spe-
cial committee of the Presbytery OF
Washington was authorized at the last
meeting Of that organization. held in
Falls Church. Va. October IL. to. for
mally organize the congregation. This
action was taken after a petition signed
BY $50 persons had been presented to
the presbytery asking that the congre-
cation be organized.
Revs Wallace Radcliffe, Titus f. Da-
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Sunday School Lesson for Tomorrow


By Rev. DIR. Joseph Edmund Smith. Secretar
American Society Of Religious Education
PAUL A PRISONER-THE SHIPWRECk.
A..
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At st. Paul's.

The Right Rev Alfred Harding, Bishop
Of Washington. has accepted an invita-
tton Of the Brotherhood Chapter Of st.
Paurs Church. on I'D street, to deliver
the address at the special service to be
held tomorrow evening under the auspices
of the organisation.
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McKendree.

A stirring address on League Activ-
fly" by Rev. Wilbur Thrilled. presi-
aent of Howard University. and good
music. marked the rally services of Nc
Kendree Chapter Sunday. The service
took the place Of the regular preaching.
Edwin Callow sang Il Heard the Voice
u Jesus Say Mrs. Fannie s. Heartsill.
Love Me. o Cod" and F. p. Heartsill,
Cast Thy Bread Upon The Waters"
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Church of the Covenant.

A delightful Halloween social was given
Friday evening by the Y. p. 8. G. Z. of
the Church Of the Covenant The chapel
was decorated with autumn leaves and
Japanese lanterns. Sheeted ghosts mount
ed guard on the stairways. At the con-
clusion of very entertaining program
a song. composed by Miss Ella Dill. was
sung by a double quartet.
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poet has said that Zone touch Of ma
ture makes the whole world akin SYM
pathy knows nothing of castles or creeds.
The inha bitants of Malta are called ~
Luke barbarians. That is, they were
neither Greeks nor Romans. They had
doubtless watched the struggling voyae.
ers as they fought their way to the shore.
And now that they are within reach these
rude and uncultured people showed the
kindness OF their hearts by ministering to
the needs Of their shipwrecked brethren.
They showed us no little kindness. They
kindled a fire. and received us every one
because of the rain
1t was now, too. that Paul showed the
greatness OF his nature. The rain was
still falling. the unfortunate people were
drenched and cold, and he, though no
more favored than they, busted himself
with efforts for their comfort. Paul was
a great mantle worlds greatest preach
er, greatest missionary. greatest reform
er, greatest philosopher. greatest man Of
letters. but Paul was not above picking
up sticks for a fire on a wet day IL that
was the work at hand. How like his
Master. who said OF Himself that Tho
Son Of man came not to be ministered
unto, but to minister.
The first result of this helpfulness was
alarming. As Paul was placing the brush.
wood and furze which he had gathered
upon the fire, a venomouS serpent, which
had been benumed by the cold. on feeling
the heat. suddenly sprang up and fast
ened on his hand. Now, ignorant people
are always superstitious. Knowing the
deadly nature of the serpent, the rude in
habitants Immediately concluded that
Paul was a murderer. whom. though he
hath escaped the sea. yet vengeance suf-
fereth not to live" But when the apostle
calmly shook the serpent into the fire
and when no evil result followed, they
changed their minds and said that ne
was a god The result of such an In
cident as this was immediate and wide
spread notoriety. The chief man or
governor of the island invited the com
pany OF Paul to his home. II CHANGED
that the father of Publius. the governor,
lay very sick Paul visited him, put his
hands upon him and prayed, and he was
healed. In sickness the man Of God is
often OF more value than the physician.
One cure brought multitudes Of sick and
again. like his Master. he healed them
ALL This made their stay through the
three long winter months both comforta-
BILE and pleasant. And when they de-
parted, they were laden with such things
as were necessary"
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The League of Wesley Chapel had an
Interesting service Sunday evening. Tn.
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At st. Patrick's,

Rev. DIR. Russell will preach at the
high mass tomorrow morning at II
O'Clock in st. Patrick's Church, on 1.-The
Three Covenants" The services for the
retreat for women has been I'm
progress during the week, has attracted a
large attendance. and closing exercises
will be held tomorrow afternoon at 40
o'clock, when there will be a reception
of new members into the Sodality
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II. B. F. Mcfarland,
Y. NJ. c. A.

in the world to which We are Fastening
we shall see the spiritual causes OF the
worlds great and small events. But even
now there are limitations of their pres
ence and power. See! Ten righteous
men would have saved Sodom; and here
one gOdly man saves a company OF 216
souls. And these are not isolated cases.
They are more frequent than We know.
The parent saves the child: the wife. the
husband; the teacher the scholar. Every
where God is saving the sinner for the
sake of the saint.
AS that company gathered upon the
forepart of the ship. the one question or
each was how to reach the shore. The
heather world new nothing OF life-saving
stations. Passengers and crew were left
to the mercy of the storm. Some OF the
company were strong. bold. expert SWIM
mers. They could battle with the pillows
and safely win their way to shore. But
others were weak or timid. These were
able each to get hold OF board or
broken piece of the ship. And so IL
came to pass that they escaped, all safe.
to land" At last the danger was past
and all had reached the land in safety.
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KenilWorth.

! A. W. Mallory has been elected presi-
dent Of the Kenilworth Presbyterian SO.
ciety, to succeed s. s. Ball