The Washington times., 1913-03-29
presbyterian

A feature in Connection with the Sun
day evening services at lexington Pres
byterian Church, which should be inter-
esting to many is the organ recital OF
Mr.. H. G. kimball. the church or
ganist. .
For fifteen minutes before the reSu-
lar service those having favorite selec-
tions may request Mr.. Kimball 20 play
them.
Under this arrangement those who
may prefer a larger musical service
without interference with the regular
service win be pleased.
The reports rendered at the annual
meeting of the Sixth Presbyterian
Church Thursday evening, the 2oth
inst, showed a year Of great prosper
ity.
The church closes its years work
with every bill paid, every dollar OF
debt provided for, the various societies
I'm splendid working order. and
healthy balance in the treasury OF
nearly every one.
Ernest G. Thompson was reelected
to the board of trustees. and James X.
Mowry and Joseph c. Fish added. The
board consists of twelve members.
prominent in business and professional
circles.
The board of deacons was increased
to nine. and the following persons were
elected to that office: Messrs. Helge o:
II. Murray, John w. Exline, Richard
X. Thompson. and Harry Ghrisman.
The ordination service will take place
the frst Sunday in April.
DR.. Arthur w. Spooner, the pastor,
has introduced a novelty in the form
OF secret society for boys, and II mas
become very popular. 1t is called the
Alpha Chi. There are already twenty
members. between the ages of nine and
fifteen. Six new members We're Initiated
last Tuesday night. Last Saturday the
pastor, with eighteen of the lads, went
spent several happy hours on the banks
Of the Potomac, fishing, cooking. a la
Indian. climbing trees, and enjoying
perfect freedom.
The pastor proposes to take hike
every Saturday with the boys.
They are planning TO get uniforms
as soon as possible.
The annual business meeting of the
congregation of the Northminster Pres
byterian Church, was held last night
in the lecture room of the church,
Eleventh street and Rhode Island ave-
nue. northwest.
The meeting was well attended. and
organizations of the church. showing
the work to be in a fiourishing con-
dition. Every organization reported
balance on hand, and the past year the
most successful in the history Of the
church.
The entire receipts of the church for
the past year were more than $500.
Two new elders were elected, and three
deacons, and one new trustee. The Rev.
s. A. Bower Is the pastor of the church,
and both pastor and people feel gratified
with the results of the past year. and
look confidently forward to the future
fer even better things.
Union services of Gunton Temple and
Gurley Memorial Presbyterian churches
are being held in Gunton Temple
Church at present At the morning
service tomorrow, at II o'clock. there
will be holy communion. baptism, and
reception OF members At night Liv;
ingstone centenary will be celebrated
under the auspices of the woman's Mis-
sionary Society.
Thursday evening, at o'clock. Mr.. J.
w. Thompson will deliver an address
IN the chapel. having as his topic, "A
New Estimate of Jacob
In the Northminster Presbyterian
Church. Eleventh street and Rhode
Island avenue northwest, the pastor, the
Rev. s. A. Bower, will preach in the
morning a sermon on "A Royal Priest
hood Showing that this high dignity
belongs to the people Of Christ The
sacrifice to God, so our priesthood be-
gins with offering up sacrifice. the yield
ing up of ourselves to be the Lords At
the evening service the minister will
preach on the subject, Nothing But
Leaves" Showing that often our re-