The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-01


voIk. A s Morgan.S ". E. Evans. and
" S. Hall
Reception committee-Dr. Philip Terry.
chairman: A A MarsteIla, Fred Wagner.
and G. Triplett
Floor committee-N. ". Nicholson,
chairman; Thomas Neale. and G. J.
Evans.
Decoration committee-Harry Winning
DER. chairman; C. Baker, and Jacob
Johnson.
Refreshment committee-C. Henley, A.
Wheelock. and H A. NJ. Weber.
Music cOmmittee-A. De Marco.
Novelty committee-H. Raeder and ".
Brown.
The matrons were Mrs. J. Z. Feeney.
Mrs. A L. Walker, and Mrs. Harry
Winingder.
Patriotic Women Observe.
Camp No. 4. Patriotic Order OF Ameri-
cans, held a watch night service last
night after conducting its initiatory serv-
ices, in which number Of new members
were admitted TO the organization. This
camp is an auxiliary body OF the Patriotic
Sons Of America.
Following the degree work, a regular
holiday dinner Of turkey and other good
things was served. Sixty-fve members Of
other councils in Washington were pres
ent
AS the clock struck the hour Of mid
night, the assembled women renewed
their pledge of loyalty, allegiance, and
patriotism to their homes, their Organiza-
ton. and their country.
The officers of the council are Mrs. l.
MINIS, president; Mrs Julian Gatewood.
vice president; Mrs. Mary Mansfield, as
sistant vice president; Mrs. J. Henderson.
assistant president; Mrs. II. Burke, chap
lain: Mrs. Margaret Strong, past presi-
dent: Mrs. Margaret Callahan, assistant
past president Mrs. H a Burke, district
president, was present. After the dinner
had been enjoyed. the room was cleared
for 2 dance.
Vaughn Class, F. ", Vaughn, teacher,
ushered out the old year with an informal
banquet at Calvary Baptist Church The
members Of the class, to whom is given
the honor of ringing the big bell each
New Years Eve. performed the duty with
vigor at midnight After a business
meeting and musical entertainment, the
class and their guests formed in line and
marched to the bell tower, singing "On-
ward Christian Soldiers"
At the parish Of Our Lady OF Victory
the new bell was used for the first time
10 ring in the new year. The men Of the
parish gave a musical entertainment
with an orchestra and a programme of
singing.
Bible Service at Night.
Rev. L. Z Murray, of Indiana, con-
Quoted a Bible service last night at the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church, IN the
absence OF Rev. Or. Power. A devotional
service followed, and at 10 o'clock the
Mems Club held social hour" F. NJ
Bradley conducted the watch service from
II O'clock until midnight. Mrs. Seeley, the
blind singer, rendered several songs.
Rev. James Howard Wells, the pastor.
preached New Years Eve sermon at the
Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal
Church last night, at watch service
beginning at 1870 o'clock A prayer and
music service followed, with the ringing
Of the chimes at midnight.
Vigils were held at the New York Ave
nue. Presbyterian Church. from II to p
o'clock Rev. DR.. Radcliffe made a brief
address on 1.-THE midnight song" A
musical service, which included the rem
dition Of Dudley Bucks cantata, ct. e
Song Of the Night" was a part Of the
watch service.
At Grace Baptist Church.
With a large congregation in attend
ance. the watch night services at Grace
Baptist Church proved OF more than
usual interest. The pastor, Rev. z. W
Johnson. was in charge From 8 10 9
| O'Clock. members of the Sunday school
conducted the meeting, and during the
next hour. Rev. H. w. o. Wilmington. pas
tor Of the BrookIand Baptist Church,
preached. A social hour was then en-
joyed, and from II o'clock until midnight.
there was q service Of prayer, all pres
ent being on their knees at the moment
of the advent Of the nav year.
The League of Loyal Women will en-
terrain this afternoon from ! to o'clock
at their headquarters, 419 Tenth street.