The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
NEWS OF THE CHURCHES
AND ALLIED INTERESTS

Emmanuel Baptist Intermediate Chris
tan Endsavor Society last week enter
tanned the Beta Society of Ninth Street
| Christian Church and the Intermediate
Society of Washington Heights Presby-
| terrain Church. REGULATIONS by Mrs. Will
| lam E. Richardson and a violin solo by
Mr.. Biirche Clements, accompanied by
| Mrs. Minnie Schmidt were followed by
games and refreshments Brief talks
! were made by Mr.. p. F. Drury, interme-
date superintendent Of the District
Union; Mr.. Harry Gates. president of the
Emmanuel Society, and Mr.. John Davis,
president Of he Ninth Street Society.
The evening closed with the singing of
'Blest Be the Tie" and the Mizpah bene-
diction.
The society of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church met Wednesday at the
home OF Miss Erma Hays. Rev Earle
Wiley and Mrs. Whitley were present, as
was Mr.. Edward Tarring of the District
Union. The latter spoke briefly of the
approaching international C. z. conven-
ton. Two new members were received
into the society, making total of nine
teen additions during the past six months
Reports were heard of the work of the
various officers and committees, and an
appropriation was made for the Associ-
ated Charities. The business session was
followed by games and refreshments.
The Sabbath evening services at the
lexington Presbyterian Church. North
Capitol and v streets, are attracting
large congregations. The pastor, Rev.
Henry E. Brundage, displays great skill
and originality in his discourses. and any
one desiring a spiritual uplift would
feel amply repaid by attending.
The Sunday School held its annual
social in the Sunday school house last
Friday night. A very unique and en-
joyable programme was rendered .ol-
lowed by refreshments and games for the
children. -
Mr. Edward Tarring, transportation
manager for the District Of Columbia
Christian Endeavor Union, reports a reg
istration to date of goo Endeavorers who
will go with the unions party to the in
ternational c. E. convention at Atlantic
City July 6-12. EndeaSorers and their
friends who wish to join this special
party should leave their names at the
of the District Union, in the
Bond Building. before Friday. when Mr..
Tarring will leave the city to make ar
rangements for the accommodations nee
essary for the party.
The mission study class Of Covenant
C. E. Society closed its sixth
year of work Monday evening with an
Easter dinner. Each guest found beside
his plate an eggshell filled with arbutus
and Forsythia- The menu card. In the
shape of an Easter lily. when opened re-
vealed the programme for the evening. q
review Of the textbook, THE
Cali of Korea" as follows: Fruit>>cock-
tail, Natural resources of the country"
consomme. The government of the Ko-
reans:'' fish. Mental characteristics Of
the Koreans" mushrooms, Undesirable
features of Korea's social system"
spring lamb. Substantial attributes Of
Korean character" salad, Evidences Of
new life in Korea" ices. 'Commendable
eaturess of Korean life coffee, "Stimu-
ating facts" For each course miniature
fishes of paper were passed and the per-
ION receiving the marked dish conducted
! quiz on the appropriate subject on the
menu card. Toasts followed on The
hermit nation" by Miss LIE Due. who I'M
'srsonated the hermit; The sower." by .
hr. A. A. Kahier. and "A prophecy by
Mss Annie Holden. A rising toast was
yiven Miss. isabelle Campbell. who had
arranged the programme and to whom
vas voted the leadership of The clase tor
Ne coming year.