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her that she should occupy with him that
night the Presidents box at Fords The
alter. She courteously declined. He gave
her subsequent invitation. which MAS
again not accepted. and finally, with some
degree of irritation he said to her:
Mrs. Pomroy, il is counted an honor
to SIT in the President box: ] should
like to ask YOU why YOU refused.
"Hesitating moment. If she were
afraid that she might hurt the feelings OF
the President. she said
Mr.. President. I am Christian, and
when I became such promised my Lord
that ! would go no place where I could
not take Him with me or ask His bless
ing. | could hardly do this at the the
alter. and for that reason do not go.
1T is said that Abraham Lincoln never
again asked her to accompany him To
such place; but it is known that again
and again. when they We're driving to-
eether on some mission of mercy in the
various hospitals. he would say To his
coachman: Drive a little slower aud
then say TO Mrs. Pomroy: Tell me more
of this Christ whom YOU serve
Would President Lincoln have been apt
to ask such a question OF one whose light
was hidden from view-whose life was
not consistent
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3 :.
Missionary Lectures.

Under the auspices of the laymen's mis-
sionary movement a series Of stereopticon
lectures on missionary work in the far
east Is being arranged for. The lecturer
is to be Cameron johnson of Richmond
va, a traveller and resident In the far
east for more than twelve years He
speaks from the sympathetic viewpoint
OF a keen observer. his illuminating COM
ments being enhanced by wealth OF
splendid views.
The lecture series VOL consist of four
the first dealing with China. the second
with japan. the third with Korea and the
fourth with India. Each lecture will be
given once in the Mount Pleasant Con-
gregational Church. once In central
church. once In a Georgetown church and
once in church in the eastern section
The lectures will be free, but admission
will be by tickets. which will be placed
in the hands OF the members OF the com
mittee of the laymen's federation having
the matter in charge.
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Missionary Conference


The statement was made that the lay
mems missionary movement. now at work
for three years and at present carrying on
a campaign Of meetings. has already re-
suited i'll far more tolerant feeling toward
foreign missions. Sentiment in the
churches in America has changed rad
ically, until now it is rarely alleged that
there are heather at home who demand
all that can be given. 1t was also stated
that some of the money pledged through
the movement has reached the treasurers,
and more is in sight. Some boards are
already making plans how they will adj
vance. Taken as a whole. it was reported
that foreign missionary organizations in
America were never at SO high a water
mark of work and income as at present
The needs are still many, but with the
movement there are more prospects than
formerly Of being able TO meet some OF
them.
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gregational societies pooled forces in a
together campaign to extingush debts
and to raise money for needed advances.
This concerted movement secured more
than $3OO,OOO. in addition to regular gifts,
and set a new fashion for the churches.
The MethOdists have recently ended
their Africa jubilee campaign with more
than $3OO.OU to the good. This In the
face of a decrease in the regular mis-
siOnary offerings.
The Kennedy millions to variety Of
religious and educational objects estab-
lished another new record in gifts for re-
ligious purposes. The intense impression
created by this bequest will probably
bear fruit in similar donations from other
sources.
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Co-operation of Church and Labor

three million trades unionists in America.
ana all that they represent in their fami-
hes, ana the constituency which may not
be in their organizations but for whom
they, nevertheless. speak. and with the
thirty-three million church members
Protestant. Catholic and Jewish-these
constitute force which would be we'll
nigh invincible. With such tremendous
power there comes great responsibility.
III there is any evil in our cities. any evA
IN so-called society anywhere God and
man have the right to hold church and
labor responsible if they are not eradi-
Gated.
But what about the motive in this
co-operationo 1t must be one OF abso-
lutte unselfishness. The question is not
what can We get out of such co-opera-
ton, but how much can we put into II,
1t Is not merely a question of wages for
labor: il is not merely question OF
members for the church: but how NAV
We make others better and happier, be-
cause of this cooperation? This should
be the supreme motive always.
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Recital at st. Johns Church.

A public organ and violin recital will be
given at Old ST. Johns Church, LAFAYETTE
Square. this afternoon at O'Clock.
Immediately preceding the regular even
ing service. by Messrs. II. II. Freeman.
the organist OF the church. and Anton
kaspar. Selections by Massenet, Tours.
Lemare and Bohm will be rendered
During the rendition of the service tho
organ accompaniments will be supple,
mented by the violin, and the concluding.
voluntary will include Bohm's "Cavatina."
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Jubilee of Paulists


This is also the fiftieth anniversary OF
this church. 1t was half a century ago
that Father George Hecker, founder OF
the Paulist Fathers In New York. signed
check for $4,000. which was the begin
ming of the mission of st. Paul the
Apostle. now one of the largest parishes
I'm the city. Father Hecker was a mis-
sionary priest whose life was spent In
travelling about explaining Catholic doc
trines and trying TO- make converts to
that faith. His successor is the Rev.
Walter Elliott. c. :. b. The Paulists
were the first community To go from
city to city holding missions
Father Hecker was ordained in London
in 1S49. Among his books are "Aspira-
tons of Nature and Questions of the
Soul"
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N>~-
co-onerate. Individuals may help In bring
ing about better conditions, but II re-
form is to come through the church, II
will come through the organized church;
and IL reform is to come through labor
it will come through organized labor. IL
seems to me that every man who pro-
fesses to be a Christian should be identi-
fed with the great organization that
stands for the principles Of Christianity
even though it may not interpret these
nrinciples in every detail SO as to meet
with his approval. Just so. every work.
man who believes in the elevation or the
human race should become identi1ed
with the trades union, even though there
NAV he some things in organized labor
IA which he cannot give his unquali-
eed approval. For who stands more
consistently for the principles Of Chris
tianity than does the church? And who
stands more aggressively for the rights
~ Ia hor than does the trades union? With
al, their mistakes and all their short
Confines they both represent the best in
their particular field
The possibilities in the cooperation of
church and labor are limitless. Nothing
would be impossible I'm the matter Of
social and economic reform. With the
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~ church extension OF the Meth
Il N odist Episcopal Church South
here that the building commit
tee for the Monumental Church. which
southern Methodism is to erect in Wash
inGton. has been appointed. representing
The several conferences Of the southern
states. The personnel of the committee
il as follows. representation being by
states: Arkansas Gov. George w. Don
aghey of Little Rock, Alabama. r. S
Munger of Birmingham; Florida. Col. J.
Edgar Wall of Tampa: Georgia. Asa c.
Gambler of Atlanta; Kentucky. j. Adger
Stewart of Louisville: Louisiana. John Z.
Scott of Shreveport; Missouri. Murray
Carleton of St. Louis, North Carolina,
Gen. j. s. Carr Of Durham; Oklahoma,
DIR. t. p. Howell of Davis: South Caro-
lima, Henry r. Williams of Charleston;
Tennessee. John r Pepper of Memphis
and r. b. Davenport of Chattanooga:
Texas, Jesse Fl. Jones of Houston and
j. W. Slaughter of Dallas: Virginia, f.
A. Schoolfield of Danvihe and John z.
Branch of Richmond; West Virginia.
John &. C.. Mayo of Paintersville.
representative from Mssissippi-and he
will be appointed within the next few
weeks. Rev. George S. Sexton is at the
head of the work
Bishop Warren A. Gambler. chairman
of the general conference committee on
the Washington City Church. has an
nounced that the first meeting of the
building committee shall be held in
Washington March is. at which time
the location. style of architecture and
other things relating to the enterprise
will he discussed and settled" The
nouncement that the location will be
discussed and settled" may mean that
the church will not be located at Mount
Vernon place opposite the Public Lii
hrary. il was understood that the con-
ference committee and board of church
extension Lad settled on this as the site
for the proposed edifice. but the bishops
mention of the location in his call for
the buildin. committees meeting in
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Christian Endeavor Hour for This Evening


-HE Sermon on the Mount is
wonderfully practical and prac-
ticable. How any one can
think 1t impossible for modern
living to he conducted under
its splendid principles is incomprehensi-
BILE. 1t appeals SO clearly to the common
sense the normal ideals of human rela-
tonship. the sympathy and brotherliness
of life that as we read we instinctivey
cry: "Oh. why do we not live in this
way"
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Cause of the Worlds Darkness.

Then. why is 1t there is so muci. dark
ness in the world? Surely, if all til ose
who profess to be followers of Jesus
were letting their light shine. not boast
fully. but humbly and sincerely. there
would be much less sin and misery about
VI.
What is the troubleo So many who
might do something to dspel the dark
ness are hiding their light under bushel
measures, living for themselves, forget
ting the needs of others. acting as If
they were responsible for themselves
only.
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The Divine Flame.

l thank God that He thus blesses man
by bringing the divine flame Of His glory
to kindle him into a manifestation of
Himself. We know God in many ways,
and one of the ways in which we know
Him Is through the influence of His chill
dren when once they are touched by Him.
The moment man lets God kndle him
he begins to show the character of God
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~vHIRTY OF the something more
than forty foreign mission
boards of the United States
and Canada attended, through
representatives, the annual con-
ference Of the officers of these boards.
which closed yesterday in New York. The
conference was for comparison of meth
DDS. and while not intending at first to
do so. 1t accomplished much in bringing
about union of action between the So
cieties in the churches in America Re
ports were heard by the conference from
all Of the foreign fields. especially from
China. where 1t is insisted by all who
have recently been there that a crisis ex-
lists. The dominant tone Of the conference
was that something must be done in the
far east before the present feeling of
hospitality passes. perhaps never to re-
turn.
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Light.

The light must first be kindled in our
own hearts. I love that verse from the
Proverbs: THE spirit Of man is the can
die of the Lord" prov. 2O2O. Phillips
Brooks. in a sermon on this text, says:
An unlighted candle Is standing in the
darkness and some one comes to light it.
A blazing bit of paper holds the fire at
first, but it is vague and titful. 1t flares
and wavers and at any moment may go
out But the vague, uncertain, flaming
blaze touches the candle and the candle
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She Would Not Go to Theaters.

DR.. Chapman tells the story OF one
Christian who refused to let her light be
hid by disregard Of others. This was
Mrs. Pomroy. who was counted a mem
Der of President Lincolns household
"One day when he had grown weary
with the affairs of state he suggested to
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catches fire and at once you have a
steady fame. 1t burns straight and clear
and constant The candle gives the fire
a manifestation point for all the room
which is illuminated by4t. The candle is
glorified by the fire and the fire is man.
ifested by the candle. The two bear wit
ness that they were made for one an
other by the way in which they fulfill
each others life. That fulfilment comes
stance renders obedience to Its superior.
The candle obeys the fire. The docile
wax acknowledges that the subtle flame
is it's master and it yields to his power;
and so, like every faithful servant of a
noble master, il at once gives its mas
ter's nobility the chance to utter itself,
and its own substance Is clothed with q
glory which is not it's own. ." /" God is
the fire of this world, its vital principle,
warm. pervading presence everywhere.
In the midst of this solemn bur-
dened world there stands up a man, pure.
God-like and perfectly obedient to God.
In an instant it is as if the heated room
had found some sensitive, in1ammable
point where it could kindle to a blaze.
The vague oppressiveness of Gods felt
fire of the Lord has found the candle of
the Lord and burns clear and steady,
guiding and cheering. just SO 'soon as a
man who is obedient to God has begun
to catch and manifest His nature" What
glorious truth that brings to us! We
come to God and He kndles us, lights
us, fills us with comfort and cheer and
faith and courage. Now it is our part
to let the light which is His shine out
from upon the world, that darkness
and trouble may be overcome
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tendencies have solidified. SO that it Is
impossible to pronounce upon new trends
of thought and activity In the realm OF
religion.
The chief characteristic OF the year
has been the quickened interest of the
laymen. All branches of organized
Christianity are feeling this 1t is In
some quarters almost as notable In
the Roman Catholic Church as In the
Protestant bodies. The rapid growth Of
the Holy Name Society and the other
lay organizations OF Catholic men. to-
gether with an increased outspokenness
in behalf of a greater share In church
control of the laity. are gnificant signs
Of the times.
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National President Recovering

The gratifying news has recently
reached Washington that Robert H.
Gardiner. national president of the broth
erhood. is very rapidly recovering from
his recent illness. At the national con-
vention. held in Providence. r. l., in Oc-
tober, Mr.. Gardiner was taken ill and
removed to his home in Maine. where he
has since remained
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Midday Lenten Speakers.

The RI Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd, Bishop
Coadjutor of Virginia. and Rev. Charles
c. Pierce of Philadelphia have been Sc
/; cured as speakers during the series of
midday Lenten services to be held each
week day at the Church of the Epiphany,
under the auspices of the local brother
hood chapters. beginning February IA.
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In the Washington Churches


dent. Mrs st. Appesin: vice president.
Mrs. X. Ii. Shinn: secretary, Miss F.
Green. treasurer Miss Pickett: corre-
spending secretary. Miss NJ Jefrries; re-
porter. Mrs. d. McLennan
The weekly meetings of the Philathea
class are held In connection with the
Sunday school of the church
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Brotherhood assembly will be held Mon
day evening In st. Johns parish hall. OIL
street between 32d and 33d streets north
west. at which important amendments to
the constitution will be presented and
recommendations from the annual report
of the president of the assembly will be
discussed.
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New Officers.

The annual business meeting of the
Philathea class of the West Washington
BAPTIST Church. at which the officers OF
the class for the ensuing year were elect
ed, was held at the home OF Mrs r. II
Sbinn, 1927 Both street northwest re-
aently. Tie officers elected were: Presi-
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ing at Trinity Church. Rev. George F..
Dudley. rector of ST. Stephens Church,
will be the preacher tomorrow evening:
Rev. John V. Quinn of Ascension Church
will deliver the address January 23, and
on the last Sunday evening of this month
the sermon will be preached by Rev. Ed
ward S. Dunlap Of st. Johns Church.
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and he .,eeks more and more to live the
cody life. The drunkard gives his heart
to God-that is, he becomes obedient to the
fame of Gods love- + I'D at once the old
passion is mastered and he becomes a
pure, sober. useful man. The impatient
doubter let's Gods flame touch him, and
10, he is changed to quiet, patient be-
lever. The heather land listens to the
gospel. and 1t turns from heathenisrn to
civilization. Gods light. the true light.
comes into the world. and they who See
and bring themselves to obey become the
sons of God (St. John. 1:12). Before we
can do anything for the world we must
be lightened ourselves by God. Just in
proportion to our faith will our lives be
useful.
Let us suppose, then, that we have
given ourselves to this True Light What
are the temptati tons to keep it from shin
Ing out? What are the bushels under
which we are inclined to hide it and SO
to make 1t useless so far as the dark
world is concerned? For 1t is evident
that while Christianity has a glorious
word-it does not accomplish as much as
1t ought. You. dear friend. are a real
Christian-thank God for it. 1 am sure
your spirit is the candle of the Lord. and
He has touched you and you believe. But
how much better and happier are others
because Of your religion? Is any dark
ness made light by your life and CONVEX
sation? Is any heart cheered by your
faith? Is there any one who takes
knowledge of you that you have been
the dear God Who, through you, has
made life happier? II not. then must
there not be something which is conceal
ing your light. shutting it in. covering
1t up? Certainly a burning and healthy
Christianity ought to be like city set on a
hill that cannot be hid. Certainly the
shadows Of the earth-life around you
ought to be conquered somewhat by your
faith. Mrs Browning so finely suggests
this in her poem. my Kate:
:" Twas her thinking Of others made you think
of her,
And again:
''None knelt at her feet confessed lovers In
thral:
They knelt more TO God than they used-that
was ALL
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Rev w. T. Bird will preach special
sermon tomorrow evening in the Anacos-
tia Baptist Church to the members of
Anacostia Council. No. Is. Junior Order
OF United American Mechanics.
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~ RELATES and priests from far
and near will travel to New
York the last of this month to
III attend the celebration of the
golden jubilee Of the Paulfst
Community in that city. This will
take place Monday and Tuesday, jan
uary "a and %, in the Church of st.
Paul the Apostle, Columbus avenue and
Goth street.
Cardinal Gibbons will go to New
York especially to preach the sermon
Tuesday morning. 1t is expected that
Archbishop Farley will sing the mass.
Many bishops have accepted invitations
to attend the solemn pontifical mass,
this being the feast day. Monday even
ing the first vespers of the feast of st.
Paul will be sung.
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New Officers.

The. brotherhood chapter of st. AGNES.
Chapel have the following officers for
the ensuing year: Director, Thomas H.
Watson: vice director, William P. Foley.
secretary. William III. Hosmer. and
treasurer, Byron Nicholson
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ity Church. corner Sd
and G. streets northwest,
toward increasing the
attendance at the "serv-
ice for strangers" being
held each Sunday even
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
Services for Strangers.

Active and energetic efforts are being
made by the Senior and Junior Brother.
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By the Churchman.

2 HE year 1909 has been rather
an unusual one in the
churches of North America.
In addition to several definite
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RY REV. CHARLES STELZLE,
Of the Department OF Church ano
Labor Of the Presbyterian Church.

HEN + speak of the church
mean the organized church
and when l speak Of labor
mean organized labor: fol
this is the only way they car
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The Years Religious Trend in America
fS5~t

federation would quickly become the place
to look for big news.
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ization of Senior Brotherhood Chapter
at All Saints Church, Chevy Chase.
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Notable Achievements of
1909 in the Activities of the
Churches-Laymen's Emer-
gence Notable-Catholic and
Protestant Men Display I'm
usual Zeal and Breadth
Union Spirit Grows.
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Senior Chapter for All Saints.

Steps are being taken for the organ
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PRAYER.
By Rev. DR.. Floyd W. Tomkins.

Come. let us raise the common song.
Days beams are breaking:
Shadows have parted hearts too long;
Light in the east ia waking.
Come. let us clasp united hands.
Loves rays are falling:
Sea too long divides the lands:
Kindred claims are calling.
Come let ns in one worship meet.
Church bells are pealing:
Some have systems incomplete
All have fires of feeling.
Come. let us learn our mutual needs
All hearts signing:
Each Is lowered with another's seed
Each gives life by dying. -,
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night under the direction of the pastor
Rev f W. Johnson. The sessions OF the
first two weeks will take the form of cot
tage prayer meetings. and February i
Evangelist +. L. Hyde of Pennsylvania
will lie here to assist the pastor.
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Senior Midwinter Meeting.

he midwinter meeting of the Senior
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Revival.

which will probably
continue for one month will
be begun by members of Grace
Baptist Church. 9th and ID
streets southeast. tomorrow
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d
:: Southern Methodist Monumental Church
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Z +

LOUISVILLE. January Is. 1910.
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Ltre that the hIliIding commit
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Subject: "Candles Under Bushels" St. Matt.

3.
Come let rs lift a common prayer.
One hope combines US:
We are made hard by selfish care;
Mutual grief refneS us.
Come. let us lift our brothers load.
Christ's cross II DER us:
Ours shall fall when on the road.
Heavens is seen before us.
Come. let lis win our brothers. love!
Loves warm revealing
MeIts the ice that will not move
BY the frost's congealing.
Come. let us lift our brothers stain.
Hopes power shall cherish
Dreams of day springs not in vain
Where the blot shall perish.
Y. -George Matheson