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two years after, the whole costing oveT
81 800 In 1857 the lecture or SundT
school room was built for about 1,1e,
Ten years later this room was enlarged
and later the church was improved b.
the handsome front. During DR.. Bates
second service. 1855 to 1891, the church
was remodeled by the removal OF the
side galleries. charging the windows.
lowering the floor, etc In 1892. DIR. Ora
hams time. seventeen-hundred-d dollar
pipe organ was installed. In DR.. l<inzers
time. 1901. the church was renovated, re-
carpeted and decorated. and in 1882 a
furnace was placed under the lecture
room, and under Rev. T. o. Grouse. 1904
to 1908, all Indebtedness was extinguished.
Under Mr.. Stone, who came in 1908, the
art windows have been replaced as me
NOR ais.
The membership is about 80, and there
is a fine Sunday school, with .. I. Bal
lard, superintendent: Christian Endeavor
Society, c. E. Lusby. pre- ident: Mite So
ciety, Mrs. w. S. Selby: Woman's Board
of Home Missions, Miss Mamie Wheat
ley: Woman's Board OF Foreign Missions.
Mrs. 7. w. Grimes. president, and Ushers'
Union, Ii. Clyde Grimes.
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Sermon for Members of Congress.

Rev. DR.. Macleod will preach at the
First Presbyterian Church tomorrow
morning on The Type of the Man the
Nation Needs in Congress Today His
sermon is in line with DR.. MacLeods poll
icy in preaching a special sermon for
members of Congress the Sunday before
the national Legislature assemblies. In
the evening he will speak on Elijah
A special musical program will be given
from the oratorio Elijah The pro-
gram is follows: Quartet. Cast Thy
Burden on the Lord, offertory. Noe
turne, Mrs Schutt: sketch of Men
delssohn and the oratorio Of Elijah.
DR.. Macleod: quartet. Come. Every
One That Thirsteth" solo. 20 Rest in
the Lord Miss Finney: sermon on
Elijah. illustrated. DIR. Macleod; solo,
1T Is Enough" Mr.. Helwig; quartet.
He Is Watching over Israel" The
choir consists of Mrs. l.. a. Roberts So
prano: Miss Mary e. F'inney, alto;
Charles Stevenson, tenor: III. III. r. Hell
wig. baritone; Mrs. q. +. Schutt. organ
list ar l&A6AitAAD
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ton of the friends of reform in the polity
of the church two weeks before in Bal
timore. Those named and their friends
felt aggrieved and through the courtesy
of Rev. Dr.. S. 3. Balch met in the Pres
byterian Church on Bridge, now NJ, street
December >. and the result was the or
ganiZation Of n society an associate
Method st church under the articles of
the Baltimore convention. Twenty-Five
males and seventeen females formed the
church, which adopted d form of govern
ment in which free speech, lay representa-
/ tior and the exercise of religious liberty
were essential parts. The little band was
organ Zed into two classes and Leonard
Mackall, ST, and William King were
chosen leaders and John EliaSon, Joel
Brown and w. &. Lipscomb Stewards
and these Were directed to provide a
place of worship and preacher.
In the following year Rev. w w. Wal
lace came as pastor, and, the determina-
ton being to build a church, in April the
site of the church on 31st street was pur-
chased for s1,03,, and deed passed to
Messrs. King, Ell ason. Mackau Davis.
Lipscomb. Joseph Libbey and jeremiah
Orme, trustees \ brick church in the
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probably the oldest member of the denom-
matiun. having Joined church i'll Della
ware in 1881. Under DIR. Shermer were
more noted revlvalS between 1so5 and
1865, and there were $50 on the probation
lis at time, the collections ex-
coed nS the assessments something over
100 per cent. In DIR. Bates time-1S6S-
1S12-on Il watch night revival was
started by Capt. Cathel presenting a list
of over twenty business men and as
sociates, and the meeting making them a
subject of prayer. Afterward the leader
was urged to come TO church and the
others with the r funds followed, several
scores being added to the church
In 1860 a mission was established near
Dupont Circle and chapel erected, but
the war coming and that section be-
ing filled by camps and contra bands it
was abandoned encouragement was
given to the Mount Olivet appointment
across the river, and Mount Tabor Church
on the heights, now a f1ourishing APP
pontment, was started through the eff
forts of Capt. Cathel and fostered by
Congress street till able to stand alone.
The lot adjoining the church was
bought in 1899, and a parsonage erected
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Churches of Macedonia.

The churches of Macedonia had suffered
much for the gospel of Christ. Their
Christian character had been put to the
severe proof OF great atfifction CT Thess.,
2:14-1ol. Their liberality Is described as
the grace Of God bestowed on the
churches" This is the aspect of it which
makes it marked and distinguished. 1t is
not the native growth of the soul, but a.
divine gift, for which God Is to be
thanked.
AS rule. those who have suffered for
the Gospel are the most liberal In their
gifts for its maintenance and spread
Abundance makes men selfish, even
though they are Christians. But thera
seems to be something I'm persecution and
poverty which draws out and develops
the sraces of sympathy and benevol ance.
1t was So with these Macedonians. Their
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Work in Trinity Church, Takoma


time, one of the most notable efforts has
been the work of the undenominational
rectory building committee organized by
the vestry about five months ago, with
the hope that within two years from the
time Of its organization its work might
be comp 'eted.
This committee has not only been the
means of interesting in church work
many who had before no church affilia-
tons, but, by energetic and systematic
work. has raised in subscriptions NE
greater part of the cost of constructing
the rectory and now after but a few
months OF work has broken ground for
the construction of the building.
Only the sum of $500 remains to be SUBJ
scribed for the rectory building fund, and
in view of the fact that the committee
will continue it's work it is hoped that
almost all of this amount will be raised
before the completion of the building.
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The Lord Is My Light during the serv

The Lord Is My Light during the serv-
ice.
In the evening at 7:3O o'clock the SER
mon will be preached by Rev. Mr.. Ben
son. J. G. Klein will sing solo, THE
Plains Of Peace The quartet from
Hamline NJ. L. Church. will sing a selec-
ton. The anthem, Eye That Stand in
the House Of the Lord will be sung
during the meeting.
The balance of the anniversary program
is follows:
Monday evening. 30 o'clock--Anthem,
chorus choir; hymn. congregations; prayer,
solo. Fear Ye Not. o 1sreal,' +. r. s.
Embrey: announcements. Offering. an
them. Wake the Song: trio. Hail to
the Brightness, Mrs. Charles b. Bayly.
Mrs. d. DIN Leeeh, MIR. Penney; sermon,
Rev. DIR. T. o. Grouse; anthem, Hank.
Hark, My Soul solo, duet, ObligatO and
chorus, Mrs. Bayly and Mrs. Leech.
Tuesday evening o'clock-Church
social in lecture room
November g. 1923. three members of
the Georgetown Methodist Episcopal
Church. Will am King, Gideon Davis and
w. c. Lipscomb, were censured and sus-
pended for attending the general conven-
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Western Presbyterian.

At "a social of the Western Presbyterian
Society recently large number of men,
bers of the church and Of the society
pent a pleasant evening together. The
occasion afforded an opportunity for the
people of the church to become better ac-
quainted with the pastor-elect and his
wife. Rev. and Mrs. J. Harvey Durham.
After an enjoyable program refreshments
We're served. The arrangements for the
evening were in charge of Mrs. James HI.
Beattie, chairman of the social committee
I. Hubert Jones' assistant secretary of
the Associated Charities. gave a talk
on THE Battle of the Sums at the
meeting of the society Sunday evening.
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regular rector.
As required ny the canons OF the
church, regular services have been helo
one Sunday IL each month by a clergy
man and at other times the regular selV-
ices have been in charge of lay readers
who are candidates for orders at the VIZ
ginia Theological Seminary.
These Young students have created
much earnes tness and activity in all ue-
partmeuts of church work.
While all the activities OF the church
have been doubled or more than doubled
in efficiency during this brief period OF
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Gurley Presbyterian.

The members of the Gurley Memorial
Presbyterian Society OF Christian En-
deavor and their friends, to the number
of nearly one hundred. participated in a
enjoyable social recently. The program
consisted of vocal numbers by Miss Mary
Young, James Cooper and James Young !;
recitations by Mr.. Bowen and piano so.os
by Miss Marguerite Allen. Misses Mary
and Louise Young and Miss Helen Grand
field, with Miss Allyne Way. as accom-
PIANIST. presented short Sketch "a Com
edy of Errors which was much en-
joyed.
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~ LABORATE arrangements have
been made for the observance
~ of the elghty-first anniversary
of the founding of the Congress
Street Methodist Protestant
church, on 3lst street northwest between
VI and n streets tomorrow. Monday and
TUESDAY. Rev l.. d. Stone. the pastor,
has been active in completing the ar
engagements and believes that the observ-
ance will be one of the most successful
in the long history of the church. Rev.
r. T. Benson of Denton. Md; Rev. DIT.
TT. j. Elderdice. president of Westmin-
ster Theological Seminary; Rev DR.. L.
o. Grouse. Il former pastor of the church,
and others will deliver addresses during
the anniversary.
The first service will be held tomorrow
morning when the anniversary sermon
will be preached by Rev. DR.. Elderd1ce.
Rev. Mr.. Benson will also take part. An
elaborate musical program will be rem
dered Miss Margaret Follin Will sing.
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Presbytery Meeting.

The Presbytery OF Washington will meet
in the First Presbyterian Church, John
Marshall place northwest. Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock. A number Of impor-
tant questions will be brought to the at
tention of the session. Rev. j. Harvey
Durham. recently called to the pastorate
of the Western Presbyterian Church, will
be received into membership
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Il result of the recent revival
~ conducted in the Rhode Island
~ Avenue Methodist Protestant
Church by Rev. Thomas Har-
risou fifty-one new members
have been received into the congregation.
They were received at the service held
Sunday morning, when the pastor, Rev.
J. NJ Gill, preached on THE Secret of
An ENJOYABLE Christian Life.
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Social at Waugh.

Waugh Chapter entertained the Boys
Brigade of that church at a social last
Friday night in the Sunday school room.
The floral decorations were very pretty
and an interesting entertainment was
given.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Bristol. wife of Bishop
Bristol of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. delivered an interesting address
before the Mission Study Class of Waugh
Chapter last Saturday evening on reli-
gious conditions in South America.
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Glass ConVocatiOn.

Tie Fairman class of Bethany Bah
fist Church, Rhode Island avenue and I'd
street, held convocation last night at
the church. The class members are
studying the book of Acts, and at the
session last night a number spoke on
questions relating to the subject under
discussion. Later social hour was
spent.
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terrain Church. about his work in Persia
DR.. Lawrence is the missionary support
ed by the Presbyterial Christian Endeavor
Miss. onary Union of this city in Persia
and has just returned to this country for
a short visit. A nner in his honor will
be given at the First Presbyterian Church
Monday evening at 6 O'Clock
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West Washington Baptist.

West Washington Baptist Endeavor So
ciety had an interesting service Sunday
evening, with Miss Anna Hunt as leader.
William e. Biting spoke on THE Work
of the Mission, and Harvey II. Chown
on SHOP Bible Classes Several MEM
bers of the society also spoke on mis-
Sionary topics.
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Indorse Increase Campaign.

Mount Tabor Methodist Protestant Ber-
wynn Presbyterian and kellar Memorial
Luther intermediate are among the So
cieties which have recently Endorsed reso-
lutions pledging themselves to the sup
port of the international for Christian
Endeavor progress.
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Epworth League Notes.


visions to needy families. The depart
ment' which is under the supervision of
Mrs. Griffith, has also arranged to regu-
larly supply the sick In ward No. l of the
Washington Hospital with fruit and iel-
lies. Miss Dora Hendrix will conduct the
devotional service at Trinity tomorrow
evening.
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- WING has been distinctive fea-
ture of all religions. From the
p time when our first parents wor-
~ SHIPPED at the barred gates OF
paradise down through all the
ages religion and sacrifice have been IN
separately connected. 1t is fundamental
principle OF philosophy that universal
IDEAS that are accepted by all minds must
be true Accepting this aphorism, we are
driven to the conclusion that giving is a
part of religion.
The reason of this is plain. Religion i'm
plies a system of worship. II recognizes
superior being, one who, whether we
will or no, is intimately related to us,
on whom we depend for favors and mer-
cies. His approval is our salvation and
happiness and His condemnation means
our wretchedness for both time and eter-
nifty.
Everywhere, too men are conscious of
sin. And this carries with it tile idea OF
propitiation. And this means sacrifice.
Nothing could be more incongruous than
for sinner to approach an offended
Deity without an Offering. More, this
was the command of God at the very be-
ginning
But Christianity differs from all other
religions III this, that its offerings have a
practical purpose. 1t has no affairs piled
with bleeding birds and bleeding beasts
with which it seeks to appease an angry
God. This Offering has been made for all
time by Christ on Calvary. Christianity
recognizes the fact that we please and
honor God only by helping men. The doc
trine of the brotherhood of man goes
hand in hand with that of the fatherhood
of God. And 50 a brother in need is one
for whose relief we are commanded to
contribute. This brings us to our lesson.
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First Sermon.

Rev. Martin O'Donoghue preached the
sermon yesterday afternoon at the open
ing session of a series of conferences to
be held at the Convent of the Perpetual
Alteration. These sessions will be held on
the first Friday of each month.
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at this time the praise of sincere and
loyal hearts," says Mr.. Morris in his
letter, land renew our vows of allegiance
SO that He may lead us to a yet fuller
life and to larger success. The leagues
of the District are in a most satisfactory
condition now. There is a sweeter con-
secration, higher idea of service, broad
er love for our fellows, and a more ear
nest determination, by a union of hearts
in holy purpose, to look up and lift up
to the highest New Testament standard
of experience and life. This has only
come about because God has honored us
with His presence in our lives Let our
motto be, Whose l am, and Whom l
serve We are touched with profound
gratitude for His love, promises, pres
ence, power and joy"
Mr. Morris desgnates the closing zen
minutes of the devotional service tomor-
row evening in each chapter as the time
when the united Epworth an voice of the
District sha go up to God in thanks
giving and praise. His letter is to be
read at this time, prayer of thanksgiv-
ing be made by the pastor of the church
or the president of the chapter and the
Gloria sung.
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Installation Services.

Arrangements have been made for the
District League officers to install the Of
ficers of the newly formed chapter at
Sauls Addition, l4th and Emerson streets
northwest, Sunday evening, December 10
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Trinity Chapter.

The Mercy and Help Department OF
Trinity Chapter is doing worthy charita-
BILE acts. Thanksgiving day it contributed
materially TO the happiness of a number
of homes by distributing baskets of pro-
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Made a D. d.
SOICfnnf

Rev. George Dougherty. assistant
treasurer of the Catholic University. has
been given the degree of doctor of divin-
ity by the congregation OF studies in
Rome.
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DIR. Sperry to Deliver Address.

DR. Lyman Beecher Sperry will address
tia y. u. c. A. mass meeting tomorrow
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VFtIIlIIS III Sk. NIIII >
Church, the following
executive committee
was elected for the en-
suing year: T.. A.
Kriedler, Christ Church,
Georgetown; Charles T.
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Subject for Tomorrow.

The Rum Of ld'eness' is the subject
of the league devotional meeting tomor-
row night. Reference, Matt, 25:1-13
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DR.. Lawrence at Gurley.

Or. T.. 7. Lawrence of KaZvin, Persia,
spoke last night at the Gurley Presby-
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Gospel in France.

THE Gospel in France will be the
theme of the devotional service at Pet
worth Chapter Sunday night, Thomas
Mears in charge. This is the chapter
regular monthly missionary service.
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IAYMEN'S movement has been
III progress In Trinity Church,
Takoma parish, for more than
a year past. during which time
this parish has been without a
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Churches

afternoon at the association building on
The Science of Living
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Thanksgiving Observance

Epworth Leaguers will observe
Thanksgiving season with special Sc
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; Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Executive Committee

At the annual meeting of the local
Brotherhood Assembly. held last Tuesday
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Ices. DlStf1ct President MOI
riS has issued a call request
ing the Leaguers to continue
the Thanksgiving spirit to-
morrow evening with varied
exercises. Let US bring Goo
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Christian Endeavor. who has expressed
des re to see notable progress in this
young peoples movement before it's thir-
tleth birthday, to be celebrated at At
lantic City in July. 1911 Societies which
reach certain goals in new members, at
tendance at meetings, and systematic Civ
ing are to receive marks of special honor
at the 1911 convention. At IA special
meeting OF representatives from the So
cfeties embraced in the District Union,
to be held Monday evening. at the Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church, there
will be held a conference on the general
subject, How Our Societies GROW" with
reports from societies which are enl sted
in the campaign. Rev. Lloyd c. Douglas
pastor of the Luther Place Memorial
Lutheran Church, will speak of the prog
ress of Christian Endeavor in Ohio Rev.
Walter +. SIN tn, pastor of Whitney Ave-
nue. Christ an Church, is expected TO con-
duct the devotional service at MONDAYS
meeting. Ray S. Gehr, of the First Con-
gregational Society, will have charge of
the music. and the Christian Endeayor
Union Orchestra will play.
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LUTHER LEAGUE.

The thirteenth anniversary of S
Marks Luther League was observe
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Rally.

Increase and betterment,' is the aim
of the District Union, and plans are laid
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League of America, and also from the
chairman of the executive committee L.
+. Eilert. An interesting and helptul ao-
dress was made by Rev Mt. huhns on
his recent tour around the world. Many
members of the District League We're
present together with Rev. Luther Hess
Warning, Rev. c. H. Bergner, Rev. j. j..
Frrantz and Cornelius Fickhardt, treas
urer of the Maryland Lutheran synod.
Several musical selections were rendered
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By REV. DIR. JOSEPH EDMUND SMITH,
Secretary American Society Of Religious Educs
tion.
PAUL ON THE GRACE OF GIVING.
II Corinthians. SLID.
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Wednesday evening. Greet
ings were given by Rev. Lu-
Their NJ. Kuhns. general sec
etary of the Luther League
of America, William c. Stoe-
Yer, president of the Luther
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to spread the campaign to
every society allied with the
organization. This is in re-
Spouse to the suggestion of
DR.. + rancis f. Clark, presi-
dent of the United Society Of
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WING has been a distinctive fea'
ture of all religions. From the
time when our first parents wor-
SHIPPED at the barred gates OF
PARADISE down through all the