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Convention.

The program of the Methodist Protes-
tant Christian Endeavor convention OF
the Maryland conference, October 10 and
90 will include addresses by DIR. d. L..
Greenfield OF Westminster. Nd. and DR..
c. H. Hubbell general secretary Of the
Young Peoples board of the Methodist
Protestant Church. DR.. T. II. Lewis.
president of Western Maryland College.
viii deliver his lecture on Jesus on the
Bible Good music will abound. as the
large chorus now being trained by Rev.
f. D. Stone. will be assisted by Balti-
more and Washington singers in quartets.
duets and solos. A noteworthy feature
of the program will be the conferences
FOR workers. Lunch will be served noon
and evening. The meetings will be held
in the Congress Street NJ. p Church.
Georgetown, and all interested are in
yited.
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The Infatuated Mob.

Among those who came to Jerusalem
with Paul was Ephesian Christian
named Trophimus. Some Jews from Asia,
probably from Ephesus. had seen Paul
ana Trophmus together in the city:
AfterWard these Jews went up into the
temple to worship, and they found Paul
there Shakespeare says that "trifes,
hight as air, are to the jealous confirma-
lions strong as proofs of holy writ"
Ihese Jews believed. or pretended to be-
heVe' that Paul had taken Trophimus
into the temple with him. This was a
grave onense. the penalty of which was
death And this was the opportunity for
which they sought. Such a charge made
in the temple itself was like a spark of
fire in a magazine of powder The ex-
plOsion was instantaneous and terrific.
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Baptist Rally.

The Baptists of Washington have two
big events on this program for next
week. The first will take place Tues
day evening at the Second Baptist
Church, when the twenty-fifth anniver-
sary Of Rev. E. Hez Swem's pastorate
at that church will be celebrated. The
list of speakers will include Deacon
Thomas C. Simpson of the Second
Church, Rev. DR.. Samuel H. Greene,
pastor of Calvary Baptist Church; Rev.
Theron Outwater of Kendall Baptist
Church. Rev. J. j. Muir, pastor of Temple
Baptist Church, will preside.
The following evening the members of
the denomination will rally in Calvary
Baptist Church. Percy S. Foster will
conduct a song service at the opening at
7:45 o'clock. Rev. George E. Whitehouse,
pastor OF Emmanuel Baptist Church: Rev
DR.. J. j. Muir, Rev. DR.. Samuel H.
Greene, Rev. John E. Briggs of the Fifth
Baptist Church and Rev. B. B. Cav, pas
tor of the West Washington Baptist
Church. will participate in the meeting
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Paul a Prisoner-The Arrest.
Acts :17-22: 30.

VHERE is a little instrument
known to science called the
kaleidoscope, in which bits of
colored glass and stone form
pictures of wonderful beauty
the picture: and often. as the behoder
thinks. the pictures become more and
more fascinating with every turn. Just
such is the life of Paul. From any
viewpoint there is that in him that ar
rests the attention and commands our
admiration. But. as the years pass. his
life grows in beauty and sublimity. More
and more he towers above his fellows.
Beginning with this lesson. we are to
study him in new relations. 1t has been
twenty-one years since his conversion.
In the beginning the church was so weak
and insignificant that the Roman au-
thorities thought it unworthy of atten-
ton. But it had grown. Everywhere
it was the cause of division and con-
tention, and Paul was brought before
rulers. He was given the opportunity
to preach the gospel to men In high
places 1t is interesting to see how
every opposition to the gospel results in
its wider diffusion. And from this time
Paul looked to the Roman authorities for
protection. 1t was the policy of Rome to
guarantee religious liberty to all her sub
iects go long as the teachings of the
church did not clash with the pre-
negatives of the state. the church was at
liberty to make converts and to form So
cietes in any part of Ron1e's broad do
main. To this fact was due the wonder
full growth of the early church. But our
lesson concerns Paul. He had just re-
turned from his third missionary journey.
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centennial CHOOSES PASTOR
BAPTIST CHURCH SELECTS REV.
]. M. TAYLOR OF KENTUCKY.
Minister Will Come to Washington
in Several Weeks to Deliver
His Opening Sermon.

~ EV. j. MURRAY TAYLOR, pas
tor of the Stanford KY, Bap-
IL fist Church, has accepted call
to the Centennial Baptist
Church of this city and will
preach here for the first time either on the
I.s, sunday of this month or the first one
of November.
lie succeeds Rev. A. X. Wright, VINO re-
signed here several months ago 10 ac-
cept a charge in North Carolina Aitei
leaving this city Rev. Mr.. Wright visited
in Kentucky He is close lriehu VI
Rev. Mr.. Taylor, and as result '"o
name of the Kentucky clergyman was
considered by the officers of centennial
Church with the result that call was
issued to him several weeks ago
After considering the call for Wa
Roy MIR. Tavlor has replied, stating lia'
he will take up the work here shortly.
on account of some arrangements "nloii
he desires to make in Kentucky pelore
coming here he states that II VIII pIopa-
bly be several weeks before he VIII ar
rive in this city.
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PROBLEMS OF CHURCH.

Rev. DIR. Woodrow to preach on
the questions to he solved In the
work of the church.
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Secretary Of the .Amerie;

Jews. prejudices that had grown out of n
misconception of his teachings, and when
James advised that Paul should take four
men who had VOW upon them. purify
himself with them and pay the charges of
their publication. he consented. That this
course met Paul's approval we can scarce
ly believe. The men were paupers. He
must stand with them publicly in the tenn
pie, when their hair was burned beneath
the sacrifice Of peace offering. Besides. the
cost of this was very heavy, yet to show
the Jews that, as Jew, he still accepted
and observed the laws of Moses, he en-
gagged with them in their ceremony and
paid the expenses of their offerings. The
result showed that such means are rarely
successful. 1t was the feast of Pentecost.
Jews from EphesuS and other places
where Paul had preached would be in
Jerusalem at that time. They would bear
with them the intense hatred of the apos
tie which his teaching in their native cities
had aroused. Then, their plans to take
his life had failed. Now was the time to
accomplish their purpose. An appeal to
the prejudices was always successful.
They waited for an opportunity, and it
came.
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Quite an imposing company. And when
we remember that they were laden with
gifts for the poor Christians Of Jerusalem
we may we'll imagine that they were well
come guests. There were two receptions.
The first took place on the day of their
arrival and was personal and private. 1t
was then probably that their gifts were
presented. The second reception was pub
lie. At this time the entire church as
sembled to greet the messengers and to
hear their report. 1t had been seven or
eight years since Paul had made his last
report He had much to tell. 1t was a
memorable event and they were to hear
memorable story The power OF the
gospel had been fully demonstrated. The
people that dwelt in darkness had seen a
great light They had accepted the light
and were rejoicing in it. And the proof
or this was shown in the collection which
they had brought with them. A collection
which was thank offering for the gospel
deiiVerance which had been brought to
them. One would suppose that it was a
time of great rejoicing. and doubtless 1t
was Yet, even in that meeting there were
signs of an impending storm
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Rally Night at Wilson Memorial.

A crowded house greeted the leaguers
last Sunday at Wilson Memorial, the oc-
casfon being the rally services inaugu-
rating the fall campaign. A c. Proctor
the new president, had prepared a SPLEEN
did program. The room was beautifully
decorated with palms and ferns, and
splendid enthusiasm pervaded the whole
service The Misses Dean and Stuart
sang duet and Mrs. j. II. Allen solo,
The address of the District president, w.
a. Morris, was timely. to the point and
spiritually uplifting. One of the most
pleasing parts of the service was the
singing of the new Epworth League choir
1t is formed from the younger leaguers.
but their work shows splendid talent Mrs
]. H. Allen is the leader The services to-
morrow will be led by Charles NJ. Grise.
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For Christ and the Church" The meet
ing was we'll attended. and there was not
a dull minute in II. Pastor G. A. Miller
said sthe members could serve Christ and
the church by greeting strangers In the
Endeavor and church meeting. ]. A.
Scott urged members to take front seats
in the meetings The chairman of the
missionary committee announced that the
society had invested SO in the missionary
steamship Oregon. which is TO be used
on the kongo river in Africa. The min
sionary funds of the society are raised
by systematic contributions of 2 cents
a week by the members.
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Called to Virginia Church. ?

Rev. j. Henning helms. rector of the
Church of the Ascension. has been called
TO ST Paurs Episcopal Church of Lynch
burg. Va.
Some time last winter Rev. Mr.. Nelms
held a mission week in st PauTs Church
Iynchburg, for his friend, Rev w. A.
Barr. the rector. who is considered one
of the most capable preachers. A few
weeks ago Rev. Mr.. Barr was called to
the Cathedral of New Orleans, which he
has since accepted. Respectfully the YES
try accepted his resignation, following up
its action with d unanimous call to Rev.
Mr.. NelmS
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IN view Of the fact that there has
been considerable discussion in the
press during the past summer as to
What is the Matter with the
church," Rev. DR.. Samuel H. Wood
row. pastor of the First Congregational
Church. has arranged to preach a series
of Sunday morning sermons pertaining to
the subject.
The first of the series will be preached
tomorrow, when the pastor Will speak OH
The Church and the Unchurched.
The other dates and subjects are as
follows:
October 1O-"The Church and Industrial
Problems"
October 1.-THE Church and Moral
Reforms.
October 24-"The Church and Disease.
October 31-"The Church Of Christ.
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A UNIQUE Social.

The fourth vice president of Lynn Chap
ter scored hit the other evening in what
was called a fruit social" in the par
sonage. Mrs. Myrtle E. Smith. the wife of
the pastor. being the fourth vice president
of the chapter. The house throughout
resembled a tropical fruit garden and
showed taste, skill and labor in it's ar
rangement Games We're played and a
general good time prevailed. Almost the
entire membership was present. The
chapter will hold social once a month
during the winter.
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Forty Hours Devotion.

Forty hours devotion, commencing with
solemn high mass of exposition at IL
o'clock tomorrow morning, will inaugu-
rate the winter schedule of services at
ST. Patrick's Catholic Church. The mass
will be followed by procession and SOL
emn exposition of the blessed sacrament
Solemn high mass will be offered Monday
the devotion will close with procession
and solemn benediction Of the blessed
sacrament Tuesday evening at 7:3O
o'clock.
mission will be given at st. Patrick's
Church during the latter part of October.
and the Rev. DR.. Russell contemplates
giving a series of retreats for young
men and young women.
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Coming Storm

During Paups absence they had re-
ceived reports concerning his labors. Jews
embittered with hate. had told of his
teachings. To them he was an enemy Of
their religion. He was undermining Juda-
ism. He was destroying their hopes. He
was teaching. as they reported. that not
only the Gentiles but the Jews also, might
disregard the laws Of Moses. These stories
prejudiced even many of the Christian
Jews against him. Many of them held
still to the duty of circumcision and the
old observance of all the laws Of Moses.
Now Paul was an extremist in doctrine,
but he was conservative in practice. His
teaching was the truth as he saw il.
Neither friendship, nor hatred. nor author
ity, now power. nor persecution could
swerve him a single hair from the truth
as it had been revealed 70 him. But when
James told him Of the prejudices Of the
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Missionary Society Conferences.
Have Planned Work.

The Young Peoples Circle of Endeavor
Of the Rhode Island Avenue Methodist
Protestant Church has planned quite an
enthusiastic years work for the coming
season, and great things may be looked
for to happen In that direction in the
Christian Endeavor work.
The service Sunday evening was made
most interesting and the leader, Miss
Hilda Southall. had arranged a unique
program, in which almost every one pres
ent took some part.
The service tomorrow, which is to be
conducted by Miss Elsie Moore. is to be
for the installation of the new officers for
the coming year. and an elaborate must
cal program has been arranged. A troll
ley ride and campfire picnic on the 18th
OF October is to be feature of the work
for October. and Will take the place of
the regular monthly social, which is held
on the third Monday in each month.
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Gunton-Temple Presbyterian.

Gunton-Temple Christian Endeavorers
last Sunday evening tried a new plan.
which worked well. The meeting had no
leader. but instead the program was writ
ten and placed In the hands of each MEM
Der present Those who were to take part
did so and there was little delay. The
meeting was arranged by the missionary
committee Miss Gyneth Fries, chairman.
The postponed marshmSllow roast TOOK
place last evening the Endeavorers meet
ing at the chapel and there taking a car
for Forest Glen.
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Mems Club Meeting.

The next meeting of the Mems Club of
Trinity Episcopal Church will be held in
Trinity Parish Hail. Sd and Indiana ave-
nue., Tuesday at o'clock sharp. William
NJ. Hays assistant secretary of agricul-
ture, will deliver a stereopticon lecture
on '"The Organization of American Agri-
culture and will also show some very
interesting pictures in addition to those
used in the lecture
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International Convention Plans.

President Clark. Treasurer I.athrop and
Messrs. Coleman and Graft of the United
Society OF Christian Endeavor were In
Atlantic City last week looking over hall
facilities and laying plans for the inter-
national convention of 1911. which will
be held in that city. Sunday morning
DR.. Clark preached In the Olivet Presby-
terrain Church, and in the evening in
the Methodist Protestant Church. For
the 1911 convention a record-breaking
crowd is anticipated. One of the posi-
bilities of the convention Is large chorus
of Washington young people to be drilled
by Percy S. Foster, who was one or the
musical directors at the st. Paul conven-
ton.
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perintendents of Junior societies and OFF,
GERS, superintendent and past presidents
of the union ~ther Endeavorers who have
an interest in the subjects to be consid-
cred are invited. The purpose Of the meet
ing is to make plans to improve the work
Of the societies during the coming year.
The chief topic to be considered at this
time is the question of increasing the
membership of all societies in accordance
with Dr. F. E. Clark's hope expressed at
the recent ST Pal convention that by 1911
a million new members may be received
into the Endeavor ranks. A general dis
cussion of the subject is planned. Rev.
s. H. Woodrow. D. D., of the First Con-
gregationaI Church is expected to take
part and several presidents Of societies
will tell of various plans tried.
The meeting will open with devotional
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administers to Counsel.

At Gofsuch Church, corner Az and L
streets touthwest Tuesday evening at 8
o'ciock an important meeting of the
Methodist preachers of Washington and
the presidents and vice presidents of each
Epworth League Of the city will be held
to aorganize an inner circle in the first
department of the leagues to work along
definite spiritual lines The plan is to
have direct personal Christian work and
daily prayer for Washington Methodism
and to increase church attendance and
spiritual devotion generally.
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The Power Of Roman Citizenship.

While they were binding Paul he
claimed the right of Roman citizenship.
What a change! That magic phrase, II
am a Roman citizen" commanded gentle
ness, protection. respect. So our coun-
try's fiaS protects every American citi-
zen in every part OF the earth. And
so. but a thousand times more truly, to
be called child of God is to have for
your defense the infinite and eternal
power Of the Almighty God.
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Rally Day Exercises.

Special Rally day exercises will be held
at Gorsuch NJ. K. Church Sunday. Octo-
Der 10 In the morning special music and
exercises will be conducted in the Sunday
school. and at the preaching services,
harvest home services will be conducted
by the pastor, Rev. w. l.. Lynn. The
church will be decorated with fall flowers
for the occasion.
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st. Paul's Lutheran.

At ST. Paul's Lutheran Society prayer
meeting this week Misses Irene Webel
and Lydia Suman - duet. The meet
ing was led by Mesdames O'Shea and
Hutterly. The members of the Junior
Society of this church have divided them
selves into two sections called the Tim
othys' and the "Thessalonians," and are
competing for credits" which are given
FIR being present on time. bringing new
members, speaking in the meetings and
learning Bible verses.
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DIR. Pierce Returns.

Rev. DR.. Ulysses G. B. Pierce minister
Of All Souls Church. returned to the city
yesterday from Chicago, where he prea CHI
ed the sermon before the National Con-
ference of Unitarian Churches. Dr. Pierce
morning
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Celebrate Declaration Day.

The society Of the Ninth Street
Christian Church celebrated Declaration
day." the centennial anniversary Of the
publication of the Declaration and Ad-
dress by Thomas Campbell, by a special
meeting. led by Miss Smith, on the topic,
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Paul's Defense.

1t Is amazing that no violence upon
the part of the enemies Of Paul could
destroy Paul's love for his people, or
could lessen in the slightest degree his
desire to deliver his message. AS they
were carrying him into the castle he
said to the chief captain, in polished
Greek: May l speak unto thee?" To
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Douglas Memorial Services.

Lively interest is being manifested in
the services at Douglas Memorial Chap
ter. The Misses Bundick and Nevins con-
Quoted the service last Sunday A mis-
sion study class has been organized in
this chapter with Miss BroXton Howell
as leader.
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Novel Social Held.

novel social was held recently at the
residence of the pastor, Rev. e. c. Pow
ers. by the Brookland leaguers. The So
cial vice president sent out Invitations to
meet Mr.. Cobb. the guest of honor On
their arrival the leaguers were informed
they would have to find the guest. After
vain search refreshments consisting of
some very choice corn were served, and
it is said President Springer was the first
to discover Mr. Cobb" The event was
very enjoyable
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Want 1000 in Sunday School.

The Sunday school of the First Presby
terrain Church as well as the congrega-
ton will rally tomorrow. In the morning
at $50 o'clock there will be special
program given at the Sunday school. At
this time a forward movement for 1000
scholars for the school will be inaugn-
rated 1t is proposed to increase the
membership to that figure in time for
the worlds Sunday school convention. to
e held in this city in May, 1910.
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Calvary Social.

Calvary League announces that it will
give unique social at the church on the
evening of Tuesday, October -. to which
cordial invitation is extended other
leaguers.
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New Local Chapter.

A new local chapter of the league was
organized Sunday at the Methodist
Episcopal Church In Saul's addition.
District Superintendent Rev. DIR. j. w
r. Sumwalt presided. The chapter starts
off with a good membership and officers.
They are: President DR.. Rosslyn ]. Stat
ford; vice presidents, DR.. George w.
Stiles, jr., Mrs. A. J. Riley, T. H.
Coates and Mrs. l.. H. West; secretary,
Miss Edith c. Maddux; treasurer. Mrs.
r. ]. Stafford. The officers will be in
stalled by the District cabinet at an early
date.
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Installation of Pastor.

Rev Paul Hickok will be installed as
pastor Of Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church next Friday evening The ser
mon OF the occasion will be preached by
Rev. DR.. Charles Wood pastor OF the
Church of the Covenant
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Junior Work at st. Agnes.

The members of the junior brother
hood chapter Of st. Agnes Chapel have
resumed their work for the fall and
winter In an aggressive and enthusi-
astic spirit Among the various things
they have undertaken to accomplish
will be the building up of the Sunday
school Of the chapel by bringing In new
scholars and visiting absent pupils.
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service conducted by Rev. b. d. Cav,
pastor of the West Washington Baptist
Church The singing will be led by ROD
ert T. Ballard Of Rhode Island Avenue
NJ p Church and the Christian Endeavor
Union Orchestra will furnish instrument
tai music.
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Central Business Meeting.

The third annual business meeting of
the Luther League Central of the District
of Columbia was held Tuesday evening in
st. Marks Lutheran Church, Sth artd B
streets southwest. The delegates from
the various local leagues to this conven-
ton displayed much enthusiasm in fur
thering the work of the organization. 1t
was decided that the central should unite
with the Lutheran YOuna Peoples Union
to have joint reformation service. No
place has yet been selected, and to make
the necessary arrangements committee
was appointed to act in conjunction with
one appointed by the president of the
Lutheran Young Peoples Union to rep
resent that organization.
The following officers were elected to
serve during the ensuing year: President,
Harvey A. Benner; first vice president, F.
w. Leonardo; second vice president. Mrs.
B. Briscoe; recording secretary, H. r.
Fellinger; treasurer. August Pfieger. and
corresponding secretary. Miss Olga Beall
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Devotional Meeting of Central.

The annual devotional meeting Of the
central will be held in the Church of the
Atonement. North Capitol and U streets,
Monday evening, October 4. at 8 o'clock.
The principal address will be by Rev.
Rehrig of Mauch Chunk, Pa, who will
sneak on 1.-The Capital At Our Command"
discussing the topic from the standpoint
that the young people are the capital Of the
church, il properly trained. The musical
part of the program will be furnished by
the local league.