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l. 1veS-.Abrahdm. Gen., 22:I-IS.
the temptation vanished. and life rose
over all, and my heart was glad, and
praised the living God "
1t may be imagined that some such cloud
came over Abraham as he dwelt in the
land of Canaan alone and knew not how
il should ever be conquered for Jehovah.
or how his seed should inherit it. And
then God took him out under the skies
and aroused his failing courage by the
glowing stars of the armament; the ltv-
ing Voice spoke to him, and the cloud van
ished. and life rose over all. We call 1t
Abrahams faith, but really ii was GOD
speaking to Abraham by glOries above
and around him. and the patriarch rec
ognized the Voice and the message, and
acted accordingly
Abraham stands in the Bible for three
distinct and positive characteristics: Obe
dience. friendship and service. His life is
typical. 1t stands prominently forth in the
Old Testament. and is mentioned more
than once in the New Testament. Christ
Himself speaks of him in wonderful Ian
guage. And the patriarch's close associa-
ton with God and his evident leadership
in the formation of the Jewish nation
bring him to us as the great human
father OF the greatest People of history.
we must remember that he lived in an
age which was not yet enlightened by the
full law of God, and hence he did things
which Christianity forbids. Yet in his
character he was far ahead of his times,
and he united a chidlike trust in God
with bold enthusiasm and an almost
poetic imagination in such way as to
make him today and in this stirring
twentieth century an example for us. In
deed, the characteristics Of the man are
those which We especially need today in
America 1T is" says William ]. Deane,
author, '.as the medium through which
true religion was presented to the world,
as the high-souled maintainer of mono
theism, as one who made the name of Je-
hoyah a household word, as one who sa W
the day Of Christ and looked forward to
Messiah's reign-these are his claims to
the veneration of Christians 1t is we'll
for us to turn to our Bibles and read anew
the story of his life and the references to
him in the New Testament, in order that
We may be stimulated to noble living in
our day and generation.
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Protestant Senior Society has chosen as
officers for the year the following: S. w.
Finch, president; r. T. Ballard, vice
president: Mrs. o. l.. Pitman, recording
secretary; +. j. May, corresponding secre-
tary: Miss Lucy Beale. treasurer.
The executive committee Of Emmanuel
Baptist Society Tuesday planned the or
ganization of intermediate and junior So
cieties. Miss Virginia Raymond will act
as superintendent OF the intermediate So
ciety and the junior society Will be or
ganiZed by committee of which Miss
katherines Bowman is chairman.
Alpha Society of the Ninth Street Chris
tian Church held a business meetinr
Tuesday, at which time Mr.. Bateman was
elected chorister OF the society and plans
were made for the appropriate celebration
OF 'Endeavor day." the first Sunday In
February.
Miss Helen Wright has been chosen s,l-
perintendent of Christian Endeavor OF
Ingram Memorial Congregational Church
Mr.. Bobst is president of the Young Peo.
pies Society and Mr.. Miller Of the Senior
Society.
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unanimously made patriarch of the city
in 1908.
The highest Office in the Armenian
Church is that OF the Catholics. the high
priest of the church. This seat was then
vacant through the death of his holiness
Muggerditch Kirmian. Another beloved
father. Izmirlian. was unanimously elect
ed CATHOLICS and left Constantinople In
Nav. 1909, for Etchmiazin. Russian Ar
menia where the holy seat is located.
Heart trouble caused his untimely death
Christmas day.
A Washington Armenian. in speaking of
him Yesterday, said: He was a man or
many virtues. strict in church affairs.
severely just in his principles. patriotic In
his feelings and fatherly in hS affection;
a man that would demand admiration.
love and respect His death is great
loss to his own race and to the Christian
community at large"
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- DHO nd whe the
" New Year prayer Lord make me easy to live with !,
w the memo of
NJ decade, like the odor of sweet ointment
We doubtless
bit cantankerous
irritated her children
the time of her offering
would probably have agreed
with far from amable and patient set in
always OF
However, she is be not from
from the OF wanted to be-
personal history to who know
opened herself others her
have her The depths
bavely she assumed the main
cabid
hard for the house right 70 DO
when she had rrated others
society and why her path was SO
thorny and barren -, ,.o., - -
sne % Then life would take on new value
leaf would count powerfully in the
should hereafter speak of her not
hard to live with but as ONE easy to get n
all struggle requisite for producing it? fountain that
All but the Of the annse ns can fo
a blossom all at with roses?
wonder she dropped
of all power Her effort was TOO dim
whence cometh help She
not nave nN ~ e sure that
contact with the Eternal plastic ana
Most in the home Of
to get along with Most church arise
of somebody more or less nuen
a perhaps enough to sit the broad aisle scod
Yielding population But one and another and
brought that his business year a
would point is let be followed by the
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A Failure and an Atonement.

But there came a day when Abraham
neglected to build an altar. He was in
difficulty He found II impossible to pro-
vide for the needs Of his large retinue.
This was just the time to pray for guild
ance. But he did not pray. 1t seems
strange. but II is true; men are most apt
to neglect prayer at the very time when
prayer is most needed. He decided on his
own account to go to Egypt. When he
reached his destination he once more neg
lected to build an altar and pray. The
result was what might have been eN-
pected. He speedily fell into grievous sim
Abraham saw his mistake, and he glor-
ously redeemed himself He took his jour-
ney out of Egypt, retraced his steps 10
the spot where he had built his last altar,
and there he picked up the dropped
threads OF his life. built an altar to God.
prayed and was ready to go on his way
in peace. He never made the same mis-
take again. Thereafter he built an altar
to God wherever he went and asked
Gods blessing upon his household.
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Need of the Home Altar.

There is no more significant lesson In
Abraham's life than this. Every individual
needs to keep in close touch with God.
talking to Him about the things of every
day. asking His counsel, seeking His guild
ance: in short making God his consult
ing partner. Men and women of every
degree unite in telling what prayer Mas
meant to them. Washington was not
ashamed to pray. Lincoln was a man OF
prayer-frequently he testified that he
would have been lost in the maze of his
work but for the relief he secured as he
prayed Stanley, the explorer, has given
the same testimony. -+..
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found in a place where Gods name is

found in a place where Gods name is
honored and His laws are obeyed.
The transformation OF Judah was not
complete, but 1t was SO great that those
who saw 1t could not but remark upon 1t
AS merchant whose business fire..
quently takes him to. Porto Rico recently
remarked about the unbelievable change
in village within two short years. The
village was an impossible dwelling place
when he first knew it. But on the occa-
sion of his second visit he could hardly
believe his eyes. On every hand were
evidences OF careful living. The town
was a new town. the people seemed like
new people How has this come to
pass?" the business man asked In sur
prise. "A missionary came here, was
the answer.
When God enters the hearts OF the peo-
ple OF a home a town, q nation, that
home. that town, that nation VIII o.
transformed.
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knew. He understood that he would
know when God was ready to tell him.
altar to God. Again and again it is re-
corded of him. And there buided he an
altar unto the Lord" He did this in
thanksgiving for Gods promise. as con-
secration Of his Inheritance, as a recogni-
ton of his need of divine guidance. When
the altar was built. he offered sacrifice To
the Lord. according to the habit OF those
who approached God before the perfect
sacrifice of Christ was made What a
spectacle IL must have been in the lonely
regions where Abraham wandered-a rude
altar Of stones. the burning sacrifice.
Abraham standing with face lifted to the
sky, his eyes closed and gazing on the
mysteries of heaven. his family and SER
wants looking on with wonder and awe,
as they beheld one who was talking to
God!
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAv0R
MOVEMENTS.

SDEAVORERS OF the city are
manning a farewell reception
to President E. p. Gates of the
district Union, who will depart
january - to begin his work
~,, s.cretary of the Illinois Chris
tian E.ndeavor Union. The reception VIZ
h. held Monday, January %. and VIII give
20 F.ndeayorers an opportunity 10 eAploss
their appreciation of the large "orA M .
cafes has accomplished in his present
Office
The Christian Endeavor topic for TINS
evenings meeting is the nrSt OF sraa,
Of twelve on Lessons FROM Urea'
lives" II is said these topics were Sc
iected by ministers and laymen on lheii
way to the Christian t.ndeaVor
ZION az St Paul i'll July, lcuS- Ap, ana,
- the first character to be stuoien, anu
the Bible reference ior 'onioiio"
rev, George E Miller will preside IN
,be meeting OF the Alpha CHRISTIAN En-
deavor Society Oh Slhth $50 ..aai rhnrch
the meeting will be In charge or the clt l-
zenship committee, of which h. '. 1rlsss
is chairman.
calvary Baptist Intermediate Socie,s
has Installed as its officers for l9ll WI
liam T. Brooks, president, MISS En' i
Morgan, vice president. MISS NHsiii i'.
Gardner. corresponding sse drs,ary. VII
liam T. gin, jr., treasurer anu ''
Oakley, union delegate.
Tho washington chorus which is 10
sing at the Atlantic CITY .h nh ,l,,,, ~ a.
-. convention in July Will begin us
raSaarsals FRIDAY evening, January :"
,,rnsa Who wish 70 join the chorus snoulu
make application TO Mr.. Percy o roSte'
ar 10 Edward Tarring.
TIC Young Peoples Society OF Moun'
Pheasant congregational Church mas ol
panized an orchestra to play TOT .ile Gun
day evening meetings ana on speeioi "
casions.
The society recently organized at Whit
pey Avenue Christian Churcn mas Chosel
the following officers: President, ChaIies
Il. Campbell: vice president a =. niuss'
way. recording secretary, Miss MarJoIs
Eant corresponding secretary, MISS E.h1
abeth Tear; treasurer. Herman Enghsh.
Emmanuel Baptist Endeavorers will hoit
y business meeting ana sociai at tis
church Friday. January ~
A iunior society of Christian Endeavol
was oreanized last Sunday at the Takomi
seven charter members. The officer.
elected were: Ruth Hedgcock. president
Willie Knoll, vice president: Gertrud'
Lewis secretary; Melville Rhine, treasur
or. Members of the Junior committee o.
the Young Peoples Society will direct TIT
work of the juniors.
The supplies department of the Distric
Union Is now In charge OF w. p. Greene
wald Of the Mount Pleasant Congrega
tional Church.
The Rhode Island Avenue Methods
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and these organizations are expected to
turn out in body at the early mass In
their respective churches. At St Mat
thew's Church the members of the society
in that parish will receive holy COM
munion in a body at the o'clock mass
In a number of instances meetings of
the societies will be held during the day
in order that the work of the past year
may be gone over and programs arranged
for extending the influence of the or
CARNATIONS. The society of st. Matthew s
parish will meet at Rauschers at s
O'Clock in the evening.
The day will be observed by Cardinal
Gibbons who will preside In the sanctu-
airy of the cathedral in Baltimore at the
service there. A special musical program
will be given.
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BAPTIST MISSION
WORK PROGRESSING

The little Baptist Mission in Hynes-
boro Park. near Seabrook. Md. is pro-
crossing and many Baptists Of Washing
ton who have done much for the work
from time to time are greatly pleased
over the condition Of the work A recent
program given there for the children was
arranged by Mrs. Boteler, assisted by
Mrs. Suit, Mrs. Newkirk and Mrs. Serrin.
The mission was dedicated several years
ago and donated to the Columbia Asso-
citation OF Baptist Churches.
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ARMENIAN NATION
MOURNS FOR POPE
His Holiness, Madtios Izmir-
Iian, Catholics of Armenian
Apostolic Church, Has
Passed From This Life.
Worked HeroicaIIy for
His Countrymen.
Death Occurred :.
Christmas.

~ HE whole Armenian nation
mourns the death Of his holi-
ness Madtios Izmirlian. the
Catholics OF Pope of the
Armenian Apostolic Church.
He was of the type Of men. it is averred,
which nations rarely produce His whole
life was full of fluctuations and who
through all exhibited superhuman cour-
age, a Christ-like fortitude and an in
domitahe will to the end. He died il
Russian Armenia December 25 last.
As bishop a patriarch and a Catho-
licos he, it is declared. typified the Good
Shepherd. every ready to protect his fold.
He was a man of thought. Of action, a
man OF affection and one who walked in
his Masters footsteps.
He was born in Constantinople in 1876
and after preparing himself in the
national schools was ordained a deacon
of the Armenian Church in 1869, and
was made a bishop In 1S76.
Made Patriarch Of Constantinople.
In 1894, during a period when the Arme-
MAN massacres had just commenced and
the Armenian country was in tears OF
agony, Izmirlian was made the patriarch
OF Constantinople. The patriarchate is
a political as well as religious posi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-15

THE thirteenth triennial conven-
ton of the International Sun
day School Association. in San
II Francisco, June 20-27 1911. will
be composed of AGO official
delegates, in addition to the specially in
vited guests. This is double the usual
number of regular delegates, the increase
having been granted by the international
committee in response to requests from
many states and provinces, whose lead
ers report unusual interest in the conven-
ton and an unprecedented desire for places
in official delegations. The delegates will
be appointed by the several state, pro-
vincial and territorial associations.
1t is expected that the transportation
lines will grant special convention rates.
Tickets will be good going by any direct
line to San Francisco and returning by
any other direct line to the starting point.
1t is expected that liberal Stop-over pro-
vision will he made
Mr.. w. y. Hartshorn OF Boston, chair
man of the executive committee of the
International Sunday School Association
has returned from 12NoO-mile Sunday
school tour in the interests of the con-
vention. During his absence of ten
weeks. from October 20. 1910 to January
l. 1911, he visited several southern states,
spent six weeks on the Pacific coast,
from Los Angeles, Cal, to Victoria, B.
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PRAYER.
pray for faith long TO trust:
/ listen with my heart, and heFr
A voice without a sound: Re Ju>
Re true ~ merciful. revere
The Word within thee. God Is n'''
"A light 10 sky and earth unknown
Pales all their lights: mightier fore
Than theirs the powers or nature OWL
Ard to its goal as at Its source
His spirit moves the universe
Relieve and trust. Through stars and suns,
Through life and death. through soui ana sense
His wise. patcrnal purpose runs
The darkness of His Providence
Is star-lit with benign tntents
O ioy supreme. | know the Voice.
Like none beside on earth or sea
Yea none. q soul of mine. rejoice
Nv all that He requires OF me.
/ know what God Himself must h"
No picture TO my aid call.
shape no image in my prayer
] only know In Him is all
OF life light. beauty. everywhere,
Eternal goodness here and there.
] know He is. and what He Is.
Whose one great purpose Is the goc0
OF all. I rest my soul ON His
Immorta al Love and Fatherhood -
And trust Him. His children shouid.
I fear no more. The clouded face
OF nature smiles: through all her things
az time and space and sense ! trace
The moving Of the Spirits wings.
And hear the song of hope she sings.
John Greeneaf Whittier
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AMERICAN HEBREW
CONGREGATIONS TO MEET
Will Gather in New York To-
morrow for TWenty-Second
Biennial Session-Nota-
BILE Gathering.

THE Union of American Hebrew
Congregations. comprising all
the reform Jewish congregations
in the United States, will hold
its twenty-second biennial ses-
in New York beginning tomorrow
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with his brave work for reform. The
message even emboldened him to take
a higher step. Instead of being driven
from the state. he would seek an office
that would put more power into his
hands and remove him further from the
roach of his enemies. He determined
10 run for governor. His move seemed
almost like madness. Even his friends
warned him of his certain defeat But
he had caught new inspiration.
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Securing Desirable Immigrants.

The promise was fulfilled. as 1T has been
FULFILLED In other lands wherein Gods
name has been honored. In such lands 1t
has been the experience of the people
that immigrants have been attracted from
other places simply because Of the safer
and more pleasant surroundings to be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-15

UR dear Quaker poet. Whittier.
prefaces his beautiful poem
Revelation" from which our
prayer is taken. with an ex-
tract from the journal Of George
Fox. 1890:
Ard I went into the Vale of Beaver.
and a. ! went / preached repentance to
the people And one morning. sittlng ny
the FIRE a great cloud came over me ana
a temptation beset me. And it was said. All
things come by nature. and the elements
and the stars came over me. And as
sat still and let 1t alone, living nope
arose in me. and true voice, which said
There is a living God. Who made all
things And Immediately the cloud anc
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..Not Knowing Whittier Re Went" y

When Abraham was INFORMED or MS
great future. God told him 1t would be
necessary to leave his home and travel
to a place that God would show him.
Once more Abraham showed his faith.
He went out, not knowing whittier he
went. 1t was enough for him that God
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Holy Name societies which are connected
with each church. These bodies. formed
TO stop profanity, will attend mass early
in the morning and receive communion.
The feast is of especial interest to MEM
bers of the Society of Jesus, and the
fathers belonging to this organization
holding pastorates in the city VIII give
special attention TO the services
In St Dominic's. St. Patrick's, st. Mat
thew's and other parishes. the Holy
Name societies have large memberships
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given way to the temptation to let things
go as they were.
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Christian Gnneabor Dour
PRAYER.

Subject: lessons From Great Lves-Abraam Gen.. 2e18.
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Catholics of Washington Who Have Banded
Together to Stop Profanity Will Gather in
Churches = Meetings of Various Holy
Name Societies to Be Held to Discuss Work
in Hand Cardinal Will Be in Baltimore.

~HE Feast of the Holy Name will
be celebrated In all the Catho-
lie churches today with special
services. The day is especially
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Gasp to gibe 0@itb
By the Churchman.

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w said lasts from
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The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-06-09
THE STONE-FISHER co.

Among the prominent firms of our
city the above mentioned firm holds a
position of pre-emincnce. They are ex-
ten,ive dealers in dry goods. suits, car
pets, rugs etc, and make speciality of
filling orders with prompt dispatch. They
are in position to quote the lowest
prices, and they have always given thei'
customers satisfaction.
This firm has a most enviable repu-
tation among the business and working
men of Everett and vicinity and we take
pleasure in giving their names most hon
orable mention in this issue of the Labor
Journal, the official organ of the Ev-
erett Trades Council, which will be so
widely read by our members and friends,
both at home and abroad. Our members
and citizens would do well to further
the interests of this public spirited CON
Germ whenever possible. Every firm of
this kind adds greatly to the sum total
of our city's prestige and commercial
value, and should receive the co-opera
ton of all who have the best interests
of the city's welfare at heart. We feel
that every effort should be combined to
make the business of the Stone Fisher
Co. continued and growing success.
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CHARLToN'S S, 10 and IS cent STORE.

After careful investigation of the
business people of this city we are glad
to mention the above firm as among
those who have shown themselves
friends OF labor and by good service to
the public are entitled to our support and
cooperation at all times. They carry a
large and varied stock of everything in
their line, and are located at lSlS-lS20
Hewitt avenue. This concern i heartily
in sympathy with the labor movement
when properly conducted and have never
opposed the broad underlying principles
of organized labor but have shown them
selves to be manifestly fairminded and
public spirited and deserve proper recog-
milton in the Annual Labor Review.
Working people will make no mistake
in giving their support to this well
known firm as long as its affairs are
conducted in the present commendable
manner we wish for them an era of ever
increasing success and popularity.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-06-09
PADDOCK FEED co.

Labor is not slow to recognize its
friends, and we are pleased that the
above named concern has been placed in
a prominent position among the friends
of labor. In this issue it has been stated
that every possible encouragement
should be given to the reliable and con
scientious business men who treat labor
in a considerable and fair manner. and
no mistake will be made in giving every
possible encouragement to a deserving
institution, such as is maintained by the
Paddock Feed Co. Our working men and
citizens should keep the name of this
firm in mind and encourage and foster
this business at all times to the fullest
extent possible. Our Annual Labor Re
view would not be complete without
the name of this firm, who are dealers
in hay, flour, feed, grain, cereals and
salt. Located at 2l20 Hewitt avenue.
in the first building west of Agnew
Hardware Co.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-06-09
E. A. JONES.

There is no concern which Is better or
more favorabTy known than that Of Z.
A. Jones. located at 2sl0 Colby. He
carries a fun and complete line OF cleo
trical fixtures and supplies. He is agent
for the Fox gasoline engine, and his
work has always given entire satisfaa-
ton. The courteous and fair treatment
accorded all patrons by Mr.. Jones has
won for him unlimited patronage and
the high standing which he is held by
readers. He is a broad minded and pub
lie spirited citizen and has always shown
the most friendly attitude toward labor
and the cause Of labor. and we are only
acting in accordance with the principles
of organized labor in placing his name
in our roll Of honor for increased trade
the coming year.