davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

And Be We Thankful"


much for your mansions, yachts and au-
tomobiles. as for the chance to ease the
fearful pressure on SO many poor and
unfortunate men, in some such liberal
fashion Banker Kennedy of New York
through his princely. benefactions an
has done for the ignorant the suffering
and the sinful in all parts Of the world
BE We thankful. poor people, for the
foothold You have in Gods world for
the chance to better Your condition By
thrift and industry. or il that is not pos
sible, TO endure poverty in such a way
that YOU may make IL an honorable
rather than a shameful condition. Be
thankful. too. for the opportunities to
help those who are poorer than YOU
Re thankful, healthy people for clear
heads and sound digestion. for the tingle
Of life in your veins. for the present re-
moteness from YOU of hospitals, doctors
and nurses. for the ability to take up
your work day by day and TO perform it
efficiently.
Be thankful. sick people. for the many
alleviattOns which modern science sup
plies for those who suffer. for the devo-
ton OF great sums of money and the I'm
est expert know ledge to the effort to con-
quer certain terrible diseases. for the
chance to glorify God even in invalidism
by sweetness patience and resignation.
Be we thankful young people. for the
golden hopes. for the rich possibilities OF
youth. he We thankful. old pc pie. for the
seasoning and r!pening OF character.
which only the passing Of the years can
bring. Be We thankful native Americans,
and you who have come hitler from other
lands and traditions for this great.
strong. splendid nation. still far from
perfect. but yearly becoming better. Be
We thankful, everybody for life and for
death, for earth and for heaven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Week Of Prayer.

Extensive preparations are being made
for the week of prayer. which begins
Sunday, November 20. 1t is planned to
hold services each evening throughout the
week in different sections of the city.
The subjects suggested by the inter-broth-
erhood conference for this year are d.
vided into daily medtations during the
octave as follows. Sunday. The Idea OF
PRAYER. Monday, Agreement in Pray
err: Tuesday. Prayer and the Will of
Cod. Wednesday, Prayer in Christ's
Name. Thursday. PRAYER and Work ::
Friday. Prayer and Sacrifice: Saturday,
PRAYER the Road to Unity: Sunday,
PRAYER and Thanksgiving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Tour Around the World

The young ladies of the Enewah Club.
composed OF members OF a class of Ham
line Methodist Episcopal Sunday school,
taught by Mrs. NJ. A. Watson, conducte@
an imaginary Tour Around the World'
last Monday evening. Five difreren,
homes were arranged TO represent the
north pole. China. Holland, ireland and
Japan. Specially conducted parties left
the Hamline Church every fifteen min
utes during the evening i'm charge of
guides and visited. in succession. the five
places. at each OF which there were typi-
cal refreshments and entertainment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20


Tie work of the Epworth League chap
ter, a. we'll as the other organizations of
the congregation. are Ia a fourishing con-
dition. and with the anniversary ceiebra
ton the pastor hopes to begin a period OF
activity which will be productive Of large
results in the building up Of the congre-
cation.
Rev. Peyton Brown. who was pastor OF
WeS!e! Chapel. at 5th and + streets
northwest, during the DAYS OF tie civil
war; was the first minister WHO con-
ce.ved the idea Of tie Methodists estab-
fishing a congregation in the neighbol-
hood where Grace Church is now located.
He. being told one gay by Methodist
VINO lived In the section OF 9th aud :
streets that the denomination to which
both belonged should establish a house
Of worship there. made visi. 10 the
neiel,borhood. and after an investigation
decided TO do all in his power to have
the work inaugurateL.
At the first opportunity lie spoke on the
subject from his pulpit, with the result
that number of the members OF Wes-
ley's congregation took TIE matter up at
once and organized a Sunday school. The
school was formally organized November
2G. 1853, and grew rapidly in member
ship.
Rev. JOHN Riggles. local preacher,
took Up the work. and George w. Riggs,
Church now stands. A one-stcry frame
building was erected and was occupied
by the Sunday school and congregation,
which was later organized. for about
nine years. The superintendent OF the
Sunday school was NJ. r. Woodward. and
the success OF the enterprise was assured
from the start.
Preachin~ services were held regularly
being conGucted largely by local preach
ers until in 1865. when Rev. George W.
Schreck took charge. He was followed by
Rev James Y. Henning. who also served
a a clerk in the UuartermaSter generals
Office OF the War Department for num-
Der Of years.
In the spring OF 1870 Rev. l.. DoJson
took UP the pastorate and served until
August of the same year He was sue
ceeded by Rev. William Nc Pheeters, who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Mems Association.

There has just been organized I'm the
Church of the Epiphany a mems asso-
citation This new association has no
dues. nor does it ask of its members any
pledge of any kind. Any Christian man
can become a member. Its one object is
to promote the spiritual influence of the
church in the community. 1t LAYS en-
phasis OH the duty of the laity TO rec
ognize their opportunity and RESPONSE
bility as laymen to build up Christ
Kingdom.
ton will devote its special attention to
the increase of the congregation at the
Sunday evening services, and it will CO.
operate I'm the laymens missionary move
ment for the evangelization of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

at Vigan. which will be the principal one
in that district.
The meeting tomorrow afternoon will be
opened by Mrs. E. f. Marshall, wife of
Rev. E. f. Marshall. pastor of North
Capitol NJ. +. Church. Mrs. Marshall is
the missionary vice president of the
Washington Epworth League chapters.
The presidents Of = the local Epworth
League chapters will act as ushers. Spe-
cial music will be Rendered. one of the
features being singing by the Hamline
League Choir Club of fifty voices. under
the direction of Miss Ida O'Neal Adj
dresses will follow by the Rev. Mr.. Peter
son. Mrs. Marshall. Rev. John W. r.
Sumwalt. district .superinte ndent of the
Methodist churches OF Washington: Will
liam A. Morris. president of the District
League. and others.
The committee having the arrange
ments for the rally in charge is made up
of the following: Mrs. Z. e. Marshall,
chairman; J. NJ Sylvester of Petworth
League: w. X. Sniffin of Trinity League;
District President William A. Morris.
Luther l.. Derrick of Metropolitan
League and former district president:
Miss Anna NJ. Tilton of Metropolitan and
former missionary president, and MRS.
p. c. Hyam of Metropolitan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Proofs of His Apostleship.
I. His Labors.

These were incessant. AS he puts 1t:
I'm Iabors more abundant Paul knew
nothing Of vacations. From his conversion
in Damascus to his death in Rome he
gave himself with tfreless zeal to the
work which God had called him. From
city to city. from country to country.
by land and sea, wherever a door opened
he was prosecuting his one great work.
The years spent in Arabia in preparation
of his work and the time spent In prison
make no exception to this claim. lie
was one of the most prodigious workers
of his time. or of any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

continued in the pastorate until the spring
of 1872
ing grown to membership of $50. asked
for pastor from the Baltimore confer
ence. Rev. NJ. +. b. Rice was at once
assigned to the charge and took up the
work He served for two years and during
his pastoratc the present brick building,
which is regarded by the younger genera
ton of Washingtonians as a landmark.
was built.
Since Rev. Mr.. Rice gave up the work
the list of pastors has included: Rev. G..
W Hobbs. who served for three years:
Rev. Fl. s. France, three years; Rev. w.
l.. Weech, three years: Rev. A. r. Riley.
two years: Rev. Samuel Shannon. tive
years: Rev. Watson Case. two years; Rev.
George V. I-eech. two years: Rev. Ed
ward l.. Watson, three years; Rev. Jo-
seph Smith. six years: Rev. Samuel AL
ford, two years, and Rev. Frank NJ.
Thompson. the present incumbent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Mission Anniversary.

Tho ninth anniversary of the Peoples
Mission will be observed in the Westmin-
s,er Presbyterian Church, 9Th street
southwest near L street. tomorrow even
ing. Thomas G. Moves. chairman of the
mission board will preside. William
knowles Cooper. general secretary OF the
v NJ. C. a. will deliver the principal
address Of the occasion. Mrs. Thomas {.
Moves and Thomas Jones will contribute
solos 10 the program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
His Noble Ancestry.

1t is great thing to be well born.
To be born of a noble ancestry is some
thing OF which we way well boast. 1t is
quite true that the claim may be car
ried too far. There is such a thing as
degeneration. and we sometimes see
feeble and impotent descendants of noble
sires. But the law that like produces
ike holds with men as well as with
dogs and horses Other things being
equal the child of heroic parents will
have in him the elements Of heroism.
Ii is true that We know almost nothing
of Paurs parents. And yet We know much.
Paul could not have been born of any
but parents of rugged virtue. He had n
him. from his birth, all the elements OF
grea tness. He was great as persecu-
tor. Though a young man. the sanhed-
rim chose him as its leader and repre-
sentative. The elements that made him
conspicuous before his conversion were
precisely those which afterward made
him the greatest preacher. the greatest
missionary and the greatest apostle OF
his age And these are never accidents.
The most important thing for any one
is to be well born. Paul could boldly
challenge his opponents. Are they He
brews? SO am I. Are they Israelites?
So am l. Are they the seed Of Abraham?
So am J. Are they ministers OF Christ?
I am more To this there was no an
swer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Victory.

Most gladly therefore Will rather
glory in my infirmities. that the power or
Christ may rest upon me. Therefore
take pleasure in infirmities." Thus every
phase of Gods dealings with man is
fresh revelation of His love. Behind
every "frowning providence He hides
smiling face
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Christian Endeavor Hour


Noloch must have been a terror, a per-
feet agony to his most loyal devotees.
The feelings of a worshiper will always
De reflections from what he thinks he
perCeives in the countenance of his God.
Now the revelation of God in the Bible
is the unveilng with growing clearness
of countenance OF unspeakable love
and beauty and gladness. He is made
known to US as the blessed God the
happy God. Then the Joy of His chill
dreil is the overflow of His own deep
eladness streaming down to them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Bishop Kinsman Coming.

The Right Rev. Frederick j. kinsman.
Bishop of Delaware. has accepted an in
yitation to deliver a sermon before the
annual meeting of the brotherhood chap
tiers OF Washington at ST. Johns Church
Lafayette square. Tuesday evening, No
Yember 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
2. His Sufferings.

These. in the time of the apostles.
were believed to be the invariable con-
comtants Of discipleship. For 300 years
the early church waded through sea
of blood and so suffering came to be &C
copied as consequence OF Devotion 70
Christ. and it was pointed to as proof
of loyalty TO Him.
This enumeration Of his sufferings by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Revival to Close.

The revival which has been in progress
four weeks I'm the Rhode Island Avenue
Methodist Protestant Church at lst street
and Rhode Island avenue will close to-
ruorrow night with n harvest home
service and farewell sermon by Evan
;.clst Thomas Harris IN. The meetings
tyeIt 81 success UT at they were con-
tinued two weeks longer than planned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
n the Washington Churches


Young People May Have in the
Evangelization OF the Nom Christian
World In this Generation" He was an
active worker and supporter In the recent
laymen's missionary convention. held in
this city. and his address will have to do
especially with the plans of this move-
ment. Special music will be furnished by
the choir club of Hamline Church, OF
which Miss Ida +. O'Neal IL conductor
and Miss Richie Mclean soloist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

nv Miss Elizabeth Winter on the VIOLIN
and oscar Myers on the cornet. Edwin
b. Donaldson. president OF the class, act
ed as POSTMASTER. and responses were
made by Rev. w. l.. Lynn, william H.
Hunt. Hugh Dollins, Ernest II. Pullman
Oscar Myers. r. c. Moricle and George
T. COLLISION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Hints to the Leader.

The Endeavor Hymnal. &c. 80. 81, 10 and
141.
Parallel Passages. 800; Psa.. 81:
2: Phil. As: | Cor. 1881: I Thess., 80;
Isa.. 81 p: | Tim. 4:3: Pa. iO3:1.2.
Speak personally to members before
hand, asking them to tell of their own
joys in salvation II they have had them.
Suggest that If all have not felt happy
in the thought of Christ as their strength
this is the time TO realize what Christ is
willing to be 10 each one OF us. and to
put away signing over the hardness Of
things and go TO praising Him. II should
be made a matter of the will until It
comes to he matter of the heart, which
il will as soon as VIC by the Will put our
selves to understanding il. The prayers
should be in praise OF God for Ills won
derfr cordescension to His sinful chill
dren.
Here ! can hrmly rest:
dare boast Of this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
His Superiority as an Apostle.

He had not been one Of the original
twelve who were witnesses OF Christ's
ministry He was as one born out OF
due time. And vet he had seen the Lord.
Christ had personally manifested Him
self to him. so that The was not a whit
behind the very chiefest apostles. 11:o
and 1911.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

Maunders Advent cantata, "Penitence.
Pardon and Peace. will be rendered by
the choir of 81. Johns Episcopal Church,
Georgetown. Sunday evening. November
~. at s o'clock. The solo par will be
sustained by lie Roy Glider. tenor. and
Charles Bright. baritone. G. Thompson
Williams is the organist and choirmasier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
A. S. Taylor TO Speak.

Nn.oa = Taylor will address the mem
hers OF the Epworth League of Hamline
Methodist Episcopal Church. 9TH and =
streets tomorrow evening. at go o'clock,
takln: as his subject. What Part the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

assembly OF UTOtHeE.
hood chapters. which is
10 be held Monday
evening at the Church
OF the Ascension, corner
18th street and MaSsa-
chusetts avenue north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Mr.. TAYLOR Here.

James II. Taylor. member of the
Brotherhood Chapter of st. PauFs Chapel.
Baltimore. and in charge of st. Georges
Mission near Morganton. y. c.. has been
spending some weeks with relatives in
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
How to Help the Leader.

Study the life of Moody and tell what
joy and cause for Thanksgiving he found
In the Lord and what a tower of
strength" He proved To him. or quote
words of Paul or other disciples 10 prove
tho same about them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Christian Endeavor Movements

the result OF its efforts was indicated at
the last two business meetings of the
society, when several new members were
received.
The society conducted a service at the
Central Union Mission Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Secretary Out Of Town.

District Corresponding Secretary Ernest
" Pullman was I'm the party of Wash
inrtonians which left here Thursday
night for the Atlantic waterways con-
vention at Norfolk, Va, as the guests Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

west The meeting will be preceded by
short service at 80 o'clock. at which the
address will be delivered by the Bishop
OF Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Bishop Paret Writes From Europe

Bishop Paret has sent Il letter 10 Lii
brarian Wroth of the Diocesan Library,
at Baltimore. In which the bisnop states
his party arrived at Nice safely after
pleasan trip. He will he away for
year and Coadjutor Bishop Murray is i'm
charge of the diocese.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Postponenent.

The installation of the officers OF inc
newly formed chapter at Sau.'s Addition
14th and Emerson streets. scheduled ror
last Sunday by the district oficers. mas
heen nostnoned on account of the delay
in receiving the portable church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
THANKSGIVING Service.

Tie Rev. DR.. Wilbur Thirkield, presi-
dent of Howard University. will preach
the Thanksgiving sermon at the Metro
poltan Methodist Episcopal Church
Thursday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Chevy Chase Baptist.

The Chevy Chase Baptist Society has re-
Gently chosen the following new officers:
President. Mrs. Susan T. Reinhardt; vice
president. Francis B. Poulson; secretary,
Miss Mabel z. Troth: treasurer. Pell
North; chairman of the lookout commit
tee, Miss Annie A. Simpson; chairman of
the social committee. Mrs. N. G. Leaman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

The annual teachers tea" Of Metro
politan NJ. E Sunday schoo' was held In
the church pariors Tuesday evening Va
cation experiences were recounted and
general sunday school methods dis
cussed white the guests partook OF a light
banquet. Among those who spoke were
Prof. +. NJ. Hughes. superintendent of
the school: Miss Fannie Roseman, ].
F'inney Engle and the pastor, Or. Shan
non Mrs. +. NJ. Bristol. wife of Bishop
Bristol. gave interesting account of
her recent visit to SoGth America p H.
Bristow, superintendent Of Calvary Bap-
fist Sunday school, gave an enthusiastic
talk on Sunday school work and outlined
the plans for the worlds Sunday school
convention To he he'd here next May.
Miss Nellie Hodges rendered Il musical
selection. About forty-five officers and
teachers were present. The committee i'm
charge consisted of Mrs. T.. L. Harvey,
Miss Fannie 'Roseman and Mrs. 4. e.
Miley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Pastors Anniversary.

The tenth anniversary OF Rev DR..
Donald G. MacLeods pastorate at the
First Presbyterian Church will be OBJ
served with appropriate services tomor-
row.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
* 4
Gunton Temple Presbyterian.

The society of Guntun Temple Presby-
terrain Church has undertaken to increase
its membership at least % per cent, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Topic.

The subject of tomorrows service Is
| Bringing in the Guests" and the REFER
ence. Luke. l4:l6-2i; l Cor. g:l9,So. II
will be personal evangelism rally day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
North Capitol.

The service at North Capitol last Sun
day was conducted by Mis- Kathleen Nc
Elfresh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Grace.

District President Norris installed the
now officers OF Grace Chapter last Sun.
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

Epworth League Notes.


that city during the convention festivities
which close tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Emmanuel Baptist.

The society Of Emmanuel Baptist Church
organized last week for the years work,
and elected the following officers. who
have already entered upon their duties:
President, William f. Richardson: vice
president Miss Lillian Feltman: Secre-
tary. Frank y. Coll; treasurer, Guy
Erwin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

Rev. Frank M. Thompson.
~VHE congregation OF Grace Meth
odist Episcopal Church at 9th
and s streets northwest. was
founded in 1866. and tomorrow
services will be held in celebra-
ton OF the forty-sixth anniversary. Rev.
Frank VI. Thompson, the pastor. who took
up the work about one year ago. has had
success i'm the upbuilding Of
the congregation. and is especially desir-
Gus OF making this anniversary celebra-
ton one OF the most successful in the his
tory of the church.
At the morning service Rev. r. l.. Wat
Sor. a former pastor Of the congregation.
will preach and in the evening the pulpit
will be occupied by Robert Downing.
evangelist. who will conduct a short re-
vival AT the church, lasting through the
week Rev. MIR. Thompson will assist at
both the morning and evening services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Annual Assembly Meeting.

Arrangements have been completed for
he annual meeting of the junior local
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
BANQUET.

The Bible class OF Gorsuch NJ.
Church held it's second banquet recentl'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20
Thanksgiving Mass.

- - UGH interest is being manifest
IN ~ ed in church circles In the
IL" pan-American Thanksgiving
service which will be held In
ST. Patricks Catholic Church
pr .,,rsdav morning President TAFT and
,r1e, public men will attend and II Is
.xrected that the greater portion OF the
representatives of the Central and South
American republics will also be present
cardinal Gibbons will preside at the sol
enn high mass Of Thanksgiving and
Archbishop Falconio. apostolic delegate to
the United States. will also be present.
Rev. DR.. Russell. rector of 81. Patrick s
narisu. will preach the sermon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

Ht WIIICII CUFcto WCIC Iufo TT
thirty-live persons. The ban
ouet room was lastly deco
rated with the class colors.
h,ue and white, and with fall
,owors Music was rendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-20

IF YOU are properly related 10 the Lord
joy Will be as natural to YOU as singing
to a bird. Is your religion somber? Is
there no spring and elasticity about 1t?
Do children find you on; or shun you?
When you enter society does the laughter
and merriment die? Are you an element
of perfect gladness al a party? If not
there Is something wrong in your inner
life which is choking the spring of joy.
Some years ago my friend DIR. Moule Wis
tied the excavations In the Forum at
Rome. While there. as the rubbish was
being cleared away. suddenly there gush-
ed forth the waters of a spring that had
been choked for centuries. Poor little
spring Longing To express itself and
flash in the sunshine, but choked by the
Accommodations of years So if you are a
Christian at all there is spring of joy
In your soul which may have been stop
ped and silenced."-F. Z. Never.