The Washington times., 1913-04-27
CHRISTIAN PRAYERS
OFFERED FOR CHINA
Churches of Capital Unite in
Petition for Welfare of
New Republic.

All over the United States today and
especially in the District of Columbia.
ministers will lead their congregations
IN prayer for the welfare Of the new
Chinese republic. Such prayer is the
outcome of the request made by Pres
ident Yuan Shat Kai, of the Chinese
republic. to Secretary of State Bryan.
Immediately upon receipt ot the re-
quest. Secretary Bryan requested all
ministers Of the United States TO offer
such prayer.
The request for Christian prayer for
the welfare OF China, coming from the
head of the Chinese nation. Is looked
upon by Washington ministers as most
significant.
Request Gladly 0beyed.
Because China has been the chief
field for missionary work since the be-
ginning of American missionary ef-
fort. and because the request from
President Yuan Shat Kai shows that
the worf has met with signal success.
the ministers OF Washington and of
the whole United States will gladly
unite in prayer for the Chinese con-
gress, which met last week. President
Yuan Shai Kai, and the welfare of
the whole nation.
Bishop Harding, of the Episcopal
church of Washington, has issued an
order that every Episcopal minister in
the District offer up a special prayer for
the welfare of China. and the heads OF
other denomina tons have not been less
forward in accepting the invitation to
lend their spiritual aid to the Christians
in the stronghold Of Bhuddism.
During the o'clock services in Beth
lehem Chapel this afternoon an organ
recital will be given by Rowland w.
Dunham, A. A. G. O.. organist and
choirmaster Of st. Andrews Church.
The organ sonata in d Flat, No. Il, by
Rheinberger. will be played complete
Other numbers to be rendered are:
"Cantabile," Caesar Franck; POGO
Adagio." Henry Smart. and the brill
liant Concert Etude in Flat No. /, by
George E. whiting.
General Grants Anniversary.
The ninety-frst anniversary Of the
birth of Gen. u. S. Grant will be cele-
NJ. E. Church by the Grand Army of the
Republic of Washington and other pa
triotic organizations. Justice George W.
Atkinson, of the United States Court OF
Claims, and the Rev. James Shera
pastor Of the church, will
deliver addresses. A section of the
Marine Band. the church choir. and
Captain Littlebridge will render a musi- |
ca. program.
The vestry of Epiphany Church has |
adopted resolutions opposing the chang |
ing of the name Of the church at the |
next Episcopal convention. The Rev. |
H. McKim has for some time |
led the fight against changing the name |
Of the church and will continue to do |
vestry will be sent to other vestries in
this diocese with the request that they
send delegates to the convention who |
will vote against changing the church's
name.
Passover Services End.
Passover celebrations will be observed
n the Hebrew churches of the District
tonight at o'clock. The services will
mark the end of the most joyous sea-
,on in the Hebrew calendar commem-
orative of the fight of the Children of
srael from bondage.
The second Of a two-weeks' mission
began last Sunday in ST. Matthews
Church will begin today when the men
II the congregation will attend the mis-
ion. The mission last week was en-
,lusively for women and this week will
,e exclusively for men. The Rev. Faith
RS Fleming and Scully are conducting
he mission.
DR.. James Hugh Keeler will be the
principal speaker before the Secular
league of Washington this afternoon
II o'clock. His subject will be The
of Divorce Laws Of the
District" After the address the sub
ect will be open for discussion among
he members of the league.