The Washington herald., 1911-10-07
Orrahgtrrian

A grand home gathering social will
be given by the aid society of the Eek
ington Presbyterian Church to the en-
tire membership on Tuesday evening, Oc-
tober 10. An interesting and unique pro-
gramme is being prepared in which each
of the several church organizations will
participate. This occasion will be of par
tic Ilar interest and pleasure to the mem
bership, marking as it does the beginning
of renewed activities along the various
lines of church work.
The Sunday school rally day exercises
were held in the church auditorium last
Sunday morning. about 200 children from
the primary, Junior, and intermediate de-
partments participating. The serial order
of their exercises, consisting of songs,
marches, recitations, &c, conducted with
out a leader, showed careful training, and
the impressive service will long be re-
membered.
The Travel Club held its first meeting
of the season last Tuesday night Mr.
Frank E. Buckland, who has just returned
from trip around the world, was chosen
chief guide Miss NJ. Catherine Linton
related some Of her experiences on her
summer trip to Europe, and the Rev. D.
c. Mcleod gave a splendid talk. A cor
dial invitation tc attend these weekly
meetings is extended to any who are in
terested.
The brotherhood held its first fall meet
ing last Tuesday night. New officers
were elected for the ensuing year, Mr.
IT, A P Farnham succeeding himself
as president.
The little light bearers will hold their
initial meeting to-day, and will be en-
tertained by an illustrated talk on The
West" by the pastor, the Rev. Henry
E. Brundage. D. D.
The Eastern Presbyterian Church. at
Stanton square, will hold rally day exer-
cises at all of its services on Sunday In
addition to the Sabbath school rally, at
$50 a m, the pastor. the Rev. Charles
L. Neibel. will preach a special sermon
at the II o'clock service. At 7:45 o'clock.
the service will be a rally for men and
boys. Judge William F. Norris will de-
liver an inspiring address on the theme
The fifth civilization" The Rev. A. D.
Sutherland, of the Y. NJ. C. A, will
speak on the Men and religion move
ment." A male quartet will sing.
At the Gunton-Temple Memorial, to-
morrow morning, the pastor will preach
on More men and more man." with
special reference to the men and religion
forward movement
Death claims a prominent member and
officer in the Church of the Covenant in
Mr.. William Eleroy Curtis. Steadily de-
clining in recent years committee service
in many public, civic. and religious in
eerests which formerly commanded his
time and effort, Mr.. Curtis to the last
maintained a lively interest in affairs of
the Presbyterian Church in general and
the Church of the Covenant in particular.
Sunday morning, at the Church of the
Covenant. the Rev. DR.. H. H Stebbins,
of Rochester. N. Il, will preach, his topic
being THE cost of answered PRAYER"
At the afternoon services, at o'clock,
Dr. Stebbihs subject will be THE heart
beautiful" The musical prelude, at 3:aO.
will be led by the church quartet, Mrs.
Fugitt, Mrs. Reed, Mr.. Matthieu. and Mr.
Humphrey. The programme will include
''Magnifcat," in G. by Marks; bass solo,
BE Thou With Me-" by Geibel; anthem.
Peace and Light" by Chadwick. and
My Redeemer and My Lord contralto-
solo, by Buck.