The Washington herald., 1909-04-24
MEMS CLUB MEETS
Plans for Emmanuel Parish
Are Discussed.
NEWS IN CHURCH CIRCLES
Committee on Hospitality Is Plan
ming TO Entertain Delegates TO the
Diocesan Convention to Be Held
May and est. Johns Parish
Holds Interesting Meeting.

The Mems Club, OF Emanuel Church,
held It's regular meeting Wednesday even
ing in the paTlor OF the Parish Hall. Il
was largely attended. Rnd after discussing
the question as TO the dssira0ility OF an
excursion down the river this coming
summer. which was postponed until an
other meeting. a committee OF 1--WE was
appointed TO take into consideration and
propose some plan by which the club may
render material financial aid in the pro-
posed improvement on the church and
parish hall Messrs Redd. Winterwarp,
Harnish. Gicker, and Pollock, were ap-
pointed as a committee The business
concluded. the president. Mr.. W ". Tol-
son. addressed the rector OF the parish
in a feicitous speech. presenting TO him
and the church a large and handsome
picture OF the rector. which the club.
through the agency OF Mr. Hicks. had
procured. TO hang On the wall OF the par
lor. The rector responded
ST. Johns parish. Georgetown. held a
most encouraging meeting Thursday. the
object o. which was 20 bring the Sunday
school teachers and the parents Of the
children OF the Sunday school into closer
touch.
The gathering was addressed by the
rector OF the parish. Rev Frederick b
Howden. and Mr.. A K. Paris. superin-
tendent OF the Sunday school
| The convention committee on hospital
fly are arranging for the entertainment
Of the country clergy during the diocesan
convention. May and &. Names and
addresses OF hosts should be sent not
later than April IS 20 Rev. c. FreeLand
Peter. secretary OF the committee on hos
pitality.
The convention. which viii be the four
teenth annual one. will be held in the
| Church OF the Epiphany May 8 The
rules of order cal for the daily sessions
being opened by Divine service. begin
ming at 10 a n
Mr.. 7. Mexican Metre, vice president Of
the Baltimore assembly. viii address the
Washington Juniors Of the Brotherhood
OF St Andrew on Monday night in EpIph-
any Parish Hall
The Rev. Andrew Grinnan. rector OF
| Berkeley Springs. W Va. 10 whom the
rectorship Of All Faith Parish. 81. Mary
County. had been rendered, has declined
the call
The adjoining parish OF All Saints, St
Mary County. which has been 50 long
vacant, ever since the death OF the Rev.
". L. Reany, has beer filed By the sp-
| pointment Of Rev. Joseph Baker. rector
OF Trinity Parish. Charles County. This
/ change. however, still leaves q vacancy
in Southern Maryland. the vacant parish
now being Trinity. Charles County. in-
stead OF Al Saints. st. Mary County.
In memory OF her mother. Mrs. Louise
A. Hall. Mrs. Frank L Carter has pre-
sented to ST Mark two beautiful brass
altar vases. OF shape especially service
able for certain varieties Of flowers. and
also a magnificent white damask festival
stole. handsomely embroidered by Mrs.
John H. Shew.
The diocesan board OF missions met on
Thursday at the bishops house, the full
board being present
A telegram Of acceptance has been re-
! ceived from Mr. Earle Gregg. the appoint
( ed head master OF the Boys Choir School.
The Churchman'S Club. OF Baltimore.
I held It's serai-annuaI meeting on Thurs
day. when Bishop Harding and Bishop
Kinsmsn. OF Delaware, we're the invited
! speakers. Bishop Harding-s subject was
THE Washington Cathedral" The club
met at the Belvedere.
The annual convention OF the Daugh-
ters Of the King. Of the Diocese Of Mary
land. Is 10 be held in Ascension Church,
Baltimore. next Monday. Bishop Hard
ing some time ago accepted an invita-
! ton to preach the sermon II Is expected
that there viii be q large attendance.