The Washington times., 1911-10-26
]NETHOD|STS Of
! OXON HILL MARK
A C[NTURYS WORK
Centennial Of Service Is
Being Celebrated BY
Village Flock.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.

One hundred years of Methodism are
what the meetings 1rst started in the
Oxon Hill Methodist Episcopal Church.
In the village of that rame In Prince
GeoSRe county, Md. several miles be:
yond Anacostia. are designed 10 COM
nenorate. and ministers of the denomi-
nation from other cities. who once serv-
ed in the pastoral relation In the Mary
land town. are Joining with the congre-
cation and visiting Methodists from this
section In observing the Tooth annivers-
arv Of the church. The work of CEN
tury is being recalled among the wor-
shippers III the church and the traditions
surrounding the edifice are being retold.
For ninety years the little brick struc-
ture. erected with bricks sent over from
England. served as rneeting-place for
the followers of Methcdism. Then 1t
began TO cruInble In places. and 1t was
decided to tear down the quaint. historic
frame. This Is the one in which the
services of TODAY are being held.
The Rev. w. X. Srmp.sit. the dis
St superlnsenaent OF Washington dis
Former pastors who have spoken or
will address the people during the two
weeks services are: The Rev. Mr.. Hud-
dlcson. Of Tenleytown: the Rev. Mr.. Mil
Ter. of washington: the Rev. w. c.
Harden, now in West Virginia; the Rev.
w. L. Orcm, OF Washington. and the
Rev. Harry Spencer. Of Spencersville.
Tradition tells how the white and
colOred people worshiped together in
this church, and some Of the aristocratic
families Of years gone we're members Of
the congregation.
The marriage Of Miss Kate Corrine
HUM. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
HUM, of LII G street southeast, and
Albert Clinton Scott, eldest son Of Mr..
and Mrs. N. B. Scott, of 2047 Nichols
avenue, Anacostia. which took place
last evening in the rectory Of st. Tere-
sa's Church, in v street, Anacostta,
was Of interest to a large circle. The
ceremony was attended only by men,
bers of the families of the young couple.
The Rev. M. p. Egan, the assistant pas
tor Of st. Teresa's Church, performed
in white mousseline and she carried a
bouquet of Bride roses. She was at
tended by Miss Margaret HUM. her
sister, as bridesmaid. George Ferguson.
OF Anacostia, was the best man.
Immediately following. the ceremony.
the newly-married couple was rendered
a reception at the residence of Mrs.
Matthews, the brides sister, 513 Tenth
assembled from until 10 o'clock Mr..
and Mrs. Scott received many handsome
gifts, and they will make their home
near Capitol Heights, Prince George
county. Md.
The escape of Joseph A. Renhan from
the Government Hospital for the Insane
was brought TO the attention OF the po-
lice of the Eleventh precinct last night,
and 1t was believed the patient would
try to reach the city by way Of Ana
costa. Renhan. who is fifty seven
years old. with dark gray hair. wore a
brown suit and lad on glasses. He
made his escape about o'clock.
A special meeting of Electa Chapter,
No. g. Order of the Es stern Star, las
been called for Monday evening next in
the local Masonic Hall for the purpose
Of initiating four candidates.
Notwitr standing reports to the con-
trary, there is no mission in progress In
st. Ignatius' Church, Oxon Hill, Prince
George county, Nd, and the Redemp-
tcrist priests, who have finished their
labcIs In st. Teresas parish, have re-
turned TO their respective stations in
Saratoga, N. Y, and Baltimore, Md.
The supper given last evening in the
parish hail of the Emmanuel Protestant
Episcopal Church by the ladies guild
served to bring together 800 or more
members and friends Of the church.
Mrs. A. 2. Frisbie, the president of the
society. directed staff Of assistants In
serving the meal.