The Washington times., 1912-04-26
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU.


A representative gathering in the Ana
costa Methodist Episcopal Church last
night heard the Rev. Samuel w. Graf
fin, the pastor, discuss providence and
the Recent Disaster" In the name of
the Titanic, the Rev. Mr. Grafflin. re-
ferring to the fact that 1t was chosen
from Grecian mythology and typefied
the incarnation of natural force, found
a theme for elaboration, pointing out
that the giant vessel had not been
named in the light of divine things. He
likened it to tho Tower of Babel and
like that tower It had been destroyed.
The speaker, in the course of his SER
mon, predicted that destruction will be
the fate of the handiwork of man In
the towering buildings and giant struc-
lures that are being erected higher and
higher If the desire of man to create
these immense objects is not checked.
Describing the last scenes on board
the ocean liner, the Rev. Mr.. Graffiin
paid a tribute to the heroes, of whom
there were many. he said, and then he
dwelt upon the actions of the towards
among the panic-stticken people on
board. The death of Mr.. and Mrs.
Straus was referred to particularly, and
the martyrdom of the ones who gave up
their lives through the sinking of the
great ship was fittingly described by the
speaker. The minister next outlined the
lessons of value from a religious stand
point that he desired to impress upon
his hearers.
Grand Army organizations in Anacos-
tia, which have had before them Tor
consideration Memorial Day exercises
will await ascertainment Of the views
of the officials Of the Government Hos.
pital for the Insane, where memorial
services have been held annually for a
number of years, before deciding upon
the scope and character of the observ-
Commander A. B. Frisbie, OF John A.
Logan Post, No 13, G. A. r., who has
been actively in charge Of these cere, 2ts, :;
superintendent William A. White, OF
the Government Hospital, concerning the
wishes OF the asylum authorities in the
matter. In the event that Logan Post
assistance of the women of Logan Re-
lief Corps. No. 7.
The first invitation to be sent out by
Commander A. B. Frisbie, of John A,
Logan Post, No. Is, G. A. r., for the
public flag raising ceremonies, TO be held
on June Il at the Episcopal Home fol-
Children, Hillbright. this place, went
yesterday to the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics of the District.
Thc AnacoStli SaptiSt Church Will be
represented in the new amateur base
bail league in the city, organized as the
successor to the sunday Schocl League
of last year. Grounds have been Sc.
cured at Fourteenth and A streets
Frank l. Bardcns. pastor of the Zap
list Church, to secure a place in the
leage for his team have been success
ful. The local PLAYERS will start the
season on MAY ]. They have called a
meeting for Tuesday night next in
the church, hall A manager and a
James simpson. ir.. acting manages
and captain. has the following team
made up for the first game: Russell
Phipps. Nation Miller, Ross Pollock
pitchers Philip Miller. catcher: John
Brazerol. first base: James Simpson, r.
second base: Edward Brazerol third
l,ase. Russell Putnam, shortstor: Clar-
enre Estep. left field: Edward Boblitts
center field: Percy Simpson. right field
l:esidcs these. there Is a long list OF