davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1909-03-06

| The Shiloh Baptist Church members
! under the direction OF the pastor Rev
J. Milton Waldron. are doing a gooo
work for the betterment of many per
sons living in the alleys OF the north
| west section of the city.
Within eighteen months this church has
opened seven stations in many diff
ferent alleys In each OF these a Sunday
school, a children and parents meeting.
a visitation work by voluntary helpers
is carried on. In Scme of The alley
sewing classes and mothers meetings
are held
While Shiloh Church is in charge of
this work. it is non-semtarian and con-
tributes i'm many ways 10 the upbuilding
of other churches The fruit of this eff
fort among the alley population OF this
city is already abundant: the conduct
cf the people living in the places where
this work has been in operation is great
ly improved
Many of the children and adults liv-
ing in the alleys seldom ever went to
church or Sunday school until this work
was started Profane and obscene
language is less frequent than formerly
and many families who formerly lived
in these alleys have moved into better
quarters i'm the city or gone to the
country As soon as funds are in hands
those in charge of this work will en-
piOy a number of thoroughly trained
Christian women. who will devote their
whole time TO visiting the sick. holding
children's and mothers meetings and
establishing classes in sewing, cooking
and house work. in addition TO the Sun
day schools and other religious meet
ings being held.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
new NJ. f. CHURCH PLANNED
WILL BE LOCATED AT NORTH
CAPITOL AND u STREETS.
Congregation of Grace Church. at
eth and S Streets Northwest,
Will Move to New Location.

\ new Methodist Episcopal churcl WI
proha bly, soon b. erected al tie corner -
North Capitol ana L streets 1t viii
take the place of Grace Church located
at the corner of 9th and ) streets NORTH
west. Some months 80 the Methodist
Episcopal authorities decided that Grace
Church declining in usefulness in tho
particular section OF the city in which IL
is located and something should lac done
in the matter of moving it 10 more fruit
full section of the city.
II was pointed ont that ~ the present
location. within several squares OF Ham
line Church. it would never bc so useful
as it would be in some other section
farther to the north
With this idea in view a Sunday school
was tablished on Florida avenue below
North Capitol. in the hope that members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in that
section of the city would be attracted, and
after a time the work for a new church
In tho section begun.
This Sunday school work has been sue
cessfully inaugurated. and before very
long time mas elapsed it is expected that
the Methodist Episcopal Church authori-
ties will have arranged for the erection
of a splendid church to take the place
of Grace Church The church building at
9th and : streets will be sold.
Grace Church is one of the oldest Meth
odist Episcopal churches of the city.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Brotherhood of St. Andrew.

The attendance at the midday Lenten
services held under the auspices of the
Brotherhood Chapters of Washington at
Epiphany and Trinity churches is each
day showing a notable increase. The
services at Epiphany Church begin prompt.
ly at noon and close at 1o:2J clock. The
speakers for the coming week will be:
Rev. DR.. Randolph H. Mckim, Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday,: Rev. DR.. ]. II.
Baltimore, Thursday: Rev. G. Calvert
Carter of ST. Andrews Church. Friday.
At Trinity Church the service begins at
l. 30 O'Clock and lasts twenty minutes.
The following clergymen Will deliver the
addresses during the coming week: Mon
day, the Bishop Of Washington: Tuesday,
Rev. w. J. d. Thomas rector of the
Church OF Our Savior. Brookland: Wed
nesday, Rev. F. r. Howden Of st. Johns
Church. Georgetown: Thursday, Rev.
G. Freeland Peter. Chaplain Brotherhood
of ST. Andrew; Friday. Rev. Henry
Thomas. rector of Pinckney Memorial
Church. Hyattsvile.
The Brotherhood Chapter Of Christ
Church. Georgetown. has elected the fol-
towing officers for the ensuing year: di
rector, Capt. +. A. Kriedler: secretary,
+. w. Duvall; treasurer, H. Owen Thomp-
son.
At a recent meeting of the Junior Broth
erhood Chapter of st. Margaret's Church
Lieut. Galloway. L. s. N, gave in
teresting description of the trip of the
fleet.
In an editorial in the February issue of
Evening star., 1909-03-06

found he had to lead that meeting. and
that he believed the Lord had given him
strength to do his best. He felt also that
it was a great thing 10 know God S
strength was behind you. even if trouble
did come. He had once heard story
about two artists who were asked to paint
their idea of peace. One had painted
placid lake under clear sky. set about
with lovely hills, but the other rad paint
ed a raging cataract plun2ing over fear
some rocks, and just above the edge. on a
tiny branch of tree that leaned over TIL
the spray wet its leaves, was tiny nest.
and in that nest little bird sat safely
on her eggs. That little bird was happy
and peaceful. because it knew that even
though the cataract roared and the tree
should fall. yet it had wings ard was safe.
So il was great to know that God had
provided with wings OF faith aud pray
er. He then requested that after the
singing of "a, Thy Word Is Like Gar
den." each member would speak OF his
favorite psalm and tell what life lesson
ii had been to him.
An old lady. Il stranger, away back by
the door rose and asked II she might
speak just word. She said she had come
in to wait for evening service. and when
the Young man spoke abOut that 18th
Psalm she couldn't help telling how 1t
Evening star., 1909-03-06

why in a few words tomorrow night?
Yes, / have to lead the meeting and had
forgotten. I'll be glad If you'll help me
out. Tell us some helpful thought. or
some incident. about psalm. Which
one will you take?
He jotted down the names and which
psalm was selected and then began his
own preparation. The result was some-
thing like the following:
Promptly at o'clock they began by
singing 2U2 in the Endeavor Hymnal,
Break Thou the Bread Of Life
They did not stop for the usual ten
minute song service, for the leader felt
the topic was SO wide that they would not
have time. AS soon as the hymn was con-
cluded the leader arose to pray
oh Lord. open Thou our eyes that we
may behold wondrous things out of Thy
law tonight. We ask it, trusting in Thy
promise that, they who seek shall find.
Amen.
1t was a brief prayer. but the row of
boys in the back scat remembered every
word afterward. The leader announced
lOi MY Refuge" After this he read
Psalm, XVI. announcing the topic. and
spoke few brief words of testimony him.
self He said he had not had much eX-
perience. but ne believed that psalm was
true, that he had been in trouble when he
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Philip and the Ethiopian. Acts,
viii :26-36
Context.

Our last lesson disclosed the character
OF Simon, the sorcerer. who had insinu-
ated himself into the church, although
unworthy and mercenary His attempt to
purchase the gift of the Holy Ghost and
the power that came with it tore away
the guise Of hypocrisy. The incident show
ed that the visit Of Peter and John TO
Samaria was timely. Had they not gone
the company of believers might have been
troubled by this man for years and Philip
himself might have been entangled. 1T re-
aured the gift Of the Holy Ghost TO set
Simon forth in his true light.
Direction.
Peter and John, having fulfilled their
mission, returned to Jerusalem. stopping
along the way to preach in the villages
(verse 2o). And Philip was taken quick
ly away from Samaria, leaving the new
converts to themselves fverse 26). The
manner of his going disclosed the new
order of ministerial service. He did not
follow an inclination or plan, neither did
he receive the orders of the ipostles. But
the angel Of the Lord spoke to him. Per
haps in vision, for that was the usual
mode Matt, ii:19D with such heavenly
visitors 1t was rather an indefinite order
that came. The direction was plain
enougll-southward until he struck the
highway from Jerusalem to GAIA. the lat
ter being an ancient city OF the Philis-
tines on the southwest. But the reason
for going was not made known. All this
shows that the Lord was personally con-
ducting these early missionary operations.
sending His servants when and where He
pleased TO meet the needs of the work.
Evening star., 1909-03-06

fixion. the innocence and submission OF
Christ. the hatred and brutality of His
enemies. the significance. Of his death
indeed all the grand and stirring themes
of the gospel might have been appropri-
ately included. There was room for his
toric allusion. for profound reasoning. for
vivid illustration and for personal appeal
No record is made of the sermon. 1t was
spoken for the occasion and not for pres
ervation. But it was doubtless like all
the sermons delivered in those days
duke. xxiv:27)-a scriptural exhibit of
Jesus the Christ.
Baptism.
The message was effective. The heart
Of the man had been prepared to receive
ii. He was hungry. and Philip onered
him the bread of life Matt, v:6I. The
eunuch was sufficiently instructed TO
know that after faith came baptism. He
had learned SO much in embracing
Judaism. for all proselytes passed through
that one door. (See Maimonldes) He
therefore himself proposed that he should
confess Jesus by this ordinance This he
did as they approached place where
there was water John, iii:23). Philip
waited only for the mans expression OF
faith, Il believe that Jesus Christ is the
Son of God" the only creed required in
muse haHo 'NSts' N.'i'. iIc Si'ai ~
stood still. The two descended into the
river or pool. and when they came up
the Ethiopian had been inducted into the
Christian church oversees .;6-3S). Con-
cerning the mode of that baptism. and
the question whether the same mode
must be followed in all after centuries.
there has been much debate. and the
student must satisfy himself by consult
ing the works OF eminent scholars.
Separation.
Immediately after the baptism the
teacher and his pupil were separated,
never TO meet again. The Spirit of the
Evening star., 1909-03-06

| been published. The greeting upon the
first page is signed by Mrs. O. b. Brown
and Mrs. 8. d. La Fetra. members of the
committee on the constitution, 1t is as
| follows:
THE Woman's Interdenominational
Missionary Union of the District OF CO.
lumbia was organized in March, 1900.
through the efforts of few of the lead
Ing Christian women of several denOmi-
nations for the purpose of crystallizing the
influence of the Christian women of all
evangelical denominations upon the mo-
mentous problems which present them
selves from time to time-the proper Solu-
ton of which makes for the speedy COM
ing Of the kingdom of Christ and the well
being of our national existence.
For the accomplishment of the best
results We recognize the necessity for
that union of prayer and effort which is
presaged in our Lords prayer. That they
all may be one; that the world may be-
live that thou has sent Me-
The personnel of the executive board of
the union is as follows:
President Mrs John Newton Culbert-
son: vice presidents at large. Mrs. c. l..
Roach; Mrs. II. r. Niles: Mrs j. H. Rob
inson: recording secretary. Mrs. S ID. La
Fetra: corresponding secretary. Mrs
Robert Whaley: treasurer. Mrs. Washing
ton Topham: secretary of literature Mrs
L. l.. McManus: vice presidents represent
Reall. Baptist: Mrs. NJ. f. Catin Congre-
Gationa1: Mrs. G. w Shelton. Christ ian:
Mrs. A. A Birney. Protestant Episcopal
Mrs. L. d. Clark. Friends Orthodox:
Mrs. c. II. Butler. English Lutheran: Mrs
Fritz Eberle. German Lutheran: Mrs.
J. +. Engle, Methodist Episcopal: Mrs
II. Knowles. Methodist Episcopal Church
South; Mrs II. +. Riser. Methodist Prot
estant: Mrs. o. B. Brown. Presbyterian:
Mrs ID. Harrison. Presbyterian Church
South: Mrs. ]. Schick Reformed; Mrs
T. NJ. Nelly, United Brethren: Mrs Paul
Mcneil. Lutheran. German Evangelical
synod independent: Mrs. I. O. Baker
Lutheran. general council: vice presidents
representing organizations. Mrs John
Hotchkiss. Mothers Congress: Mr. T
HubertJones. Associated Charities: Mrs
l.. F. Olney. city missions: Mrs. w F.
Crafts. National Reform Bureau: A. f.
Shoemaker. Anti-Saloon League; Mrs.
William TT. Bayly, Y. w. c. A.; Mrs.
Clinton Smith, w. G. T. T.: Mrs. j. w.
Bovee. Waldensian Association; Mrs H.
b. F. Macfarland. Mccall Auxiliary;
representatives OF central missionary or
ganizations, Mrs c. G.. Gould. Baptist:
Mrs. NJ. C. Shinn, Christian: Mrs j. e.
Evening star., 1909-03-06

had helped her. Forty years ago her
husband had met with an accident and
when they brought him home he had but
few hours to live. When they were left
alone he said: Mary. bring the Bible and
read to me. Read the 46th psalm. She
said that the tears had blinded her so
that she could scarcely see the words. but
her husband had reached out his hand
and said: That's so. Mary; God is our
refuge and strength. we will not fear
though the earth be removed He'll make
it all right for us in the end. And He
had. He had helped her through poverty
and suffering. and she felt she cou'd not
have lived if it had not been for her
refuge.
Then came the clear voice of young
girl: Il love the Lord because He hath
heard my voice and my supplication, be-
cause He hath inclined His ear unto
me. therefore will | call upon Him as long
as l live. God has just answered "A prayer
for me, and the l16th psalm expresses my
feeling, and want to give testimony here
in the presence of all His people
a young man spoke next:
II dropped into a noon meeting in a
tlIeater in Cincinnati once. and | heard
Sam Jones. the evangelist. talk about the
first psalm Blessed is the man that
walketh not in the counsel of the un-
Evening star., 1909-03-06

There was nothing for Philip to do but to
go and learn why afterward.
Eunuch.
Guided by the Holy Spirit, afoot and
alone. Philip Travelled forty or fifty miles,
leaving Jerusalem on the cast. reaching
his destination in good time. There NOV
ing slowly southwark, he saw d chariot.
In which was a man of great authority
under the Queen Of the Ethiopians oversees
2i-2S). eunuch. the treasurer of that
country. Withal a proselyte to Judaism,
who had been at Jerusalem worshiping
during one of the great feasts. This fact
is proof that he was true 10 the religion
which he had embraced. 1t takes more
than an ordinary man to make a journey
of thousand miles for the express pur-
pose of communing with those of like
faith. AS further mark Of his piety he
example for Christians at our time. who.
whiie travelling. too frequently neglect
their Bibles. What lay back of all this?
What had transpired in the Holy City
while this visitor from Africa was pres
em? What had called his attention to
this old prophet? No one can answer
these questions. The Spirit. who moves
on all hearts, may have Influenced him.
=. Inquiry.
Philips opportunity had come. The rea-
son for his sudden departure from Sa-
maria would shortly appear. The spirit
by which he had been sent. whose servant
he was. directed him to join himself to
this chariot. A minister OF Christ had
made a long journey to find an earnest
seeker Of truth. The deacon ran and lis
tened. for the eunuch was reading aloud
He held i'm his hand roll OF the prophet
Isaiah. obtained possibly during his visit
to Jerusalem, whose contents he would
master on his way home. Philip made
bold TO ask: 'Understandest thou what
thou readest?' Under some circum-
stances the question would have been inI-
pertinent. But ii kindly received
and the Very reply was made that one
Evening star., 1909-03-06

might most desire. The eunuch confessed
his ignorance and his need OF teacher.
and invited Philip into the chariot by his
side oversees 29-3D. Did ever good prov
idence order more perfectly All the pre-
vious circumstances had been fitted to-
gether to bring into contact the evan
gelist who knew and the one who did not
know the Word.
Scripture.
The place to which the eunuch had
come in his reading is here recorded
oversees 80 and 30. one of the most beau
tiful and impressive passages in the Old
Testament Usa. liii:7,S and one per-
fectly adapted to the evangelist's pur-
pose. n sheep led to the slaughter >
"a lamb dumb before her shearers,' were
two expressions, fisurative but highly in
structive. upon which the eyes of the
eunuch rested. He may have read from
the beginning of the roll. and on reaching
these words, SO unlike the preceding SEN
tenceS. so obscure in their meaning, yet
so forceful and beautiful in their allu-
sions. that he read them over and over
and finally spoke them aloud. as one will
do when deeply interested. 1t is said
that a learned Hindoo reading our Bible
in his own language found Isaiah and
that he read until the ffty-third chapter
was reached and then he paused a whole
week to mediate and To wonder.
Preaching.
In attempting to explain what he had
read the eunuch was puzzled to know
whether Isaiah wrote OF himself or an
other. and so he desired Philip to inform
him on that point tverse 34. The evan
gelist answered. going into the full sense
of the passage and preaching Jesus to
his attentive listener (verSe :,Ib II is easy
to see what sermon could be construct
ed Oh that text from which since then
thousands of sermons have been preached
(Acts xviii :.SD. The story Of the cruci-
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Epworth League.

Topic for tomorrow: THE Soul s
Bread" John, viz 81 ii, .:iI-J1 ,.t?-JS.
Board Of Control.
The regular monthly session Of the
board of control of the Washington Dis
trct Epworth League was held last We'd
nesday evening in Wesley Chapel. and in
view of the inclement weather the reg
uar routine of business was waived and
an informal discussion held by those pres
ent Plans are being made by the trans
portation committee for special train. or
car. at least. for the accommodation OF
those who desire to attend the interna-
tional Epworth League convention TO he
held in Seattle, Wash. next July. 1t is
hoped that the Baltimore Conference
League. comprising the three Baltimore
district leagues. the Washington district
league and the fifth district with which a
Evening star., 1909-03-06
Presbyterian Brotherhood.

Rev. DR. William RAIDER, pastor of Cal
vary Presbyterian Church of San Fran
erhood men yesterday that the recent
national convention of the organization
did much to increase the interest of the
laymen in the various lines Of effort OF
the church.
The pastor, who Is one of the noted
clergymen of the Presbyterian Church In
the far west, is enthusiastic in regard ia
the brotherhood work, and declares that
within the next few years it will be one
of the greatest agencies for good within
the confines of the nation.
During the convention DR.. RAIDER made
one of the strongest addresses. He came
to this city several days ago to view the
inauguration ceremonies. and will return
TO California within the next few days.
Evening star., 1909-03-06

godly. nor standeth in the way of sinners.
nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
He spoke about those three acts, of
standing. walking and sitting. with I'M
godly people in such way that il has
affected my whole life. He said that as
one was walking along in life he would
meet many people who were not helpful
associates. 1t was better not to stop
and spend much time with them. for if
one stood to talk with evildoers he was
pretty likely to follow their invitation
and walk with them their road a
little way. and then the next step was to
sit down lin the seat of the scornful''
and forget God and right. Each act was
one more step away from God. [ Try to
remember this when ! am tempted to find
my intimate friends among worldly peo-
Dle''
Evening star., 1909-03-06

large number of country chapters are af-
filated. will send i'm the aggregate at
least 100 delegates and their friends.
which would warrant the chartering of a
special train to be the travelling home of
the leaguers for the thirty days consumed
by the round trip. Further details will be
given in the near future. the committee
Is now in correspondence with the rail-
road officials regarding rates. Those an
/ ticipating taking the trip, should notify
the president of their respective chapters
at an early date.
George l.. Chandler Of the citizenship
department Of the Washington Christian
Endeavor Union was present at the
meeting and addressed the leaguers on
the subject of "Co-operation Of Young
Peoples Societies in Local Prohibition
Work" Mr. Chandler impressed on the
leaguers the desrability Of securing If
possible. summer outings for the Chris
tian young people of the city which would
be free from the undesirable influences of
the excursion craft and river resorts In
which the liquor traffic is unrestricted.
Some action looking toward the desired
cooperation Of the league and kindred
societies in this matter will probably be
taken at future session of the board of
control.
North Capitol.
Sundays devotional services were con-
Quoted by Miss Sadona Patton.
Waugh.
Notwithstanding the inclement weather
during the month of February the devo-
tional services have been well attended
Last Sundays services were conducted by
one of our young members. who presented
the subject in very interesting manner
The Standard Bearers assisted in the
singing. 1t is hoped as many as possible
will make an effort to be present tomor-
row evening at $50 o'clock.
Evening star., 1909-03-06
For Aged Women's Home.

At Christ Church. corner of 31st and .
streets. Georgetown. the offertory at the
morning service on Ash Wednesday was
for the Aged Womens Home of George
town. This is a most worthy charity and
greatly in need Of funds. The even
ing service was on behalf of the edu-
cation of young men for the sacred min
istry Of the church, the Offertory being
given to the Virginia Seminary. The
sermon at the evening service was by the
Rev. John A. Aspinwall.
Evening star., 1909-03-06

material advances in all lines of the So
cety work. At recent meeting the or
ganization decided to take charge of one
meeting each month at the Central Union
Mission. The third Wednesday of each
month was later selected as the date.
One meeting has been held at the mission.
1t was led by Miss Frances MacNerhany.
A vocal program was furnished by a male
quartet.
Another new feature Is the starting of
a prayer circle. which meets every Sun
day evening before the regular service.
The attendance at this meeting Is con-
stantly on the increase. 4 librarian has
been appointed for the purpose Of start
ing a library. Recently the society as a
body went TO kensington to assist In a
special Sunday evening meeting. Sociais
are rgular feature Of the society and
are we'll attended.