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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
ROMAN CATHOLIC.

Instead OF the regular Sunday even
ing sermon, Mgr. W. T. Russell will
tonight answer the questions that
have been placed in the question box
during the past month at ST. Patrick s
Church. The devotions in honor of the
Good Shepherd will begin promptly at
100, with the recitation of the Office by
the members of the league. Following
this the questions will be answered and
benediction Of the blessed sacrament will
conclude the services.
At s O'Clock on Sunday Rev. James A.
Smyth will celebrate a special mass for
the sodaIity OF the children Of Mary. who
will receive communion In body on this
occasion. The members will assemble
again at p. m. for the regular monthly
meeting when Father Smyth will again
officiate and give the benediction.
The sermon at the high mass at II
o'clock will be preached by Rev. John
NJ. Mcnamara. one of the assistants at
St Patrick's Rev. William J. Carroll
will be the celebrant- The music OF the
mass will be rendered under the direction
Of Mr. Z. Mills Silby and Miss Jennie
Glennan, the former conducting the
sanctuary choir and the latter leading
the choir OF mixed voices
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X. v. |. Club.

The members Of the Y. V. !. Five Hun
dred Club enioyed a valentine party at
the home OF Miss Regina c. Watkins, 80
street northwest. Wednesday night IT
the luncheon which followed the cards
valentine hearts and other TavOrs were
received by the members. Miniature red
CuDids dangling from strCamers Of the
same color were everywhere i'm evidence
about the dining-room. The meeting was
one of the most successful vet held by
the club Prizes We're awarded to Miss
Marie V. McGrain, Francis \ Connolly.
Miss Hazel Wells. III. s. Miner Miss
Loretta Brooks. and J. ]. Keane. Those
present were Misses Eva L. Rannie Edna
]. Dawson. Marie V. McGrain, Hazel
Wells, Josephine NJ. Mcdonald. Loretta
Brooks. Virginia C. Hunter. Regina e.
Watkins: Messrs. A. W. Brand. F. G.
Hauer. J. II. Lyons. ]. J. Keane, Will
lam Ryan. l. \. LyIes, F. A. Connolly,
and II. s. Miner. \ dance followed the
luncheon The next meeting OF the club
will be- at the home of Miss Marie v.
Congress Heights, Thursday
evening, February D.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15

The Daughters Of the American Revo-
luton will cerebrate the 1s2th birthday
OF Gen. George Washington, The Father
OF His Country" at Memorial Con-
tinental Hall. Monday. February ., at 8
p. m.
The various patriotic societies of the
city have been invited. The president
general. Mrs. William Cumming Story
VIII preside. and the music will be by
the Marine Band and the District ID. A.
~ Chorus, under the leadership of Mrs.
Noble Newport! Potts.
Mrs. Vida X. Clementson, 1908 Seven
teenth street. Is chairman of the COM
mittee on arrangements The public Is
most cordially invited to attend.
The program has been arranged as fol-
lows: Star Spangled Banner" ID. A. r.
Chorus. Marine Band and audience: in
vocation. Bishop Harding; Introductory
address. president general; presentation
of flag to Continental Hall. from the Dis
trict Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. by Miss Catherine Il. Barlow: salute
to the flag and ode to the flag, by the
children Of the American Revolution in
colonial dress in the spirit Of 49," with
drum and fife music; address, The
Deathless Cause by Hon. NJ. Clyde
Kelly: Hail Columbia" District u. 4.
X. Chorus 1.-THE original music used at the
Inauguration OF George Washington will
be used on this OCCASION: Medley of
Patriotic Airs" Marine Band: address.
Gen. George Washington" Hon. Henry
Breckenridge: "Recessionar' de Koven),
District D. A. r. Chorus: address. The
George Washington Memorial Mrs
Henry F. Dimock; America" Marine
Band. chorus and audience: benediction,
Rev Wallace Radcliffe.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
Is STEADILY GROWING

The net increase in the number of
persons who are actually enrolled as
members of Christian churches within
continental United States was $1,000 dur
ing 1918, according to figures Just given
out by DR.. H. X. Carroll In charge OF
the local office Of the Federal Council of
Churches Of Christ in America. This
is Is per cent
OF this growth Methodists gained most
Of all or 10000. The next largest in
crease was madei by the Roman Cath
olics, with 2i2,5oO. The Baptist growth
was s4.soo: the Presbyterian, $500; the
Lutheran. $500: the Disciples. p. 500. and
the Episcopal. $500 The Roman Cath
Ole figures follow the government CEN
sus plan Of deducting Is per cent from
official Roman Catholic population fig
ures for children not Yet confirmed
Such plan makes these figures CORE
spond with others. and represent actual
membership Of communicates
Within the past year tremendous prog
ress. the report says. has been made i'm
both Protestant and Catholic commu-
mons in the way of more reliable stalls
tics. This is true OF church membership
and also OF reports regarding money.
The home and foreign mission boards
took In hand during 1913 the compiling of
statistics covering gifts to missions. and
the Federal Council Of Churches. repre-
senting more than 100000 actual Prot
estant communicates, issue for the first
time the membership statistics compiled
by DIR. Carroll. who was in charge OF
the government census of churches in 1890
The figures herewith are those of Dr.
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Optimist Club.

The Optimist Club connected with the
Cniversalist Church, met last Tuesday
evening at the residence of Mr. Charles
w. Fits. 1iil Clifton street, as the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fits. Mr. and
Mrs. Frank A. Everts, and the Misses
Perham.
The topic for the evening was The
South from a Woman's Standpoint" Mrs
George b. King, of Georgia. read a paper
dealing with THE South of the Past"
and Mrs. William b. BOYLE. of Virginia.
spoke OF THE South of the Future" The
speakers treated their subjects with the
usual spirit and loyalty OF the daughters
of the Southland
The rendering of several familiar
Southern melodies by Miss Lillian Chen
oweth. of Mississippi. was heartily ap-
preciated by those present. and Miss
Olive Chaplin, Of Kansas, gave a read
ing of Angelina and Little Brown
Baby by Paul Laurence Dunbar. with
artistic finish. after which the hostesses
served Refreshments to the guests during
the social hour.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
king GEORGE To GIVE
BACHELOR BANQUETS
QUEEN TO CONTINUE HER TEAS

London, Feb. liking George soon
will start another series OF bachelor din
ncrs, II was learned i'm a high Charter.
These arc jolly affairs. with plenty to eat
and drink. and invitations to them are
highly priced. There Is little Formally,
the scene being His Majesty's private
dining-room at Buckingham Palace. As
a rule they take place on Friday even
ings. and invitations TO be present are
issued by the private secretary. and not.
AS in the case of all State functions, by
the Lord Chamberlain.
IL is likewise the intention OF he
Queen to continue her Informal aft, =
noon teas for the entertainment of her
more intimate friends, and they will take
place probably twice a week throughout
the season.
Invitations are written by the lady-in-
waiting on duty and dispatched by hand
by the royal footman. Beyond the fact
that all present rise when Her Majesty
enters the room, and again when she
leaves 1t. no royal Formally is observed
at these teas.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
Reader Club.

The February meeting Of the Washing
ton Readers Club. which was held Feb
ruary 3. in the Comstsck. Studio. l32s f
street northwest, brought together many
members and invited friends whose regu-
lar attendance at the meetings of the
club has become Characteristic Of all the
sessions held by this organization
Miss Ostrander. the president called
the members TO order. and the program
arranged for that evening was announced
by Miss Grace Ross. chairman OF the pro-
gram committee. The first part consisted
Of an excellent paper on the subject for
discussion. ''The Mechanism Of the Voice
and Its USE" by Mrs. Emily Frech
Barnes. As a subject possessing great
interest. of course. for all teachers and
readers and students of the art Of express
sion. the topic was discussed at some
length by various members of the club.
after the reading of the paper.
The second part of the program WIS
dramatic In its nature. consisting Of the
presentation of a farce. THE Real
Thing" by John Kendrick Bangs. and the
third act OF THE Melting Pot" the
drama by Israel Zangwill
The cast In The Real Thing was as
follows:
Mr.. Michael Maginnis. proprietor OF an
employers, bureau. Mr.. Wiley o. Ison;
AiiAs GU oHiNf Doy. w. aiITcu
coner: Mrs. Perkins. Mrs. Bertha NJ. Til
den: Mrs. Delaney Pell. Miss Slhmidt:
Mrs. Browning. Mrs. Joseph A. Rich: Mrs.
Hawkins. Mrs. ]. z. Cotton. would-be en-
ployers: Mrs. Bridget O'IIsra. "culi-
nary star" Miss Virginia Raymond.
The Real Thing" dealing with the
servant problem. in a very unique way.
and with the trials and woes OF would
be employers. afforded great amusement.
ana the members OF the cast won much
commentator for their bright and spirit
ed presentation of the entertaining little
play.
The following members of the club ap-
peared in the third act OF The Melting
Pot"
Baron Revendal. Mr.. Claude n. Ben
nett: David Quixano, Mr.. James r. DAILY:
Quincy Davenport. Mr.. Mizell: Herr
Pappelmeister, Mr.. Edward G. Town
send: Vera Revendal. Mrs. Maud Howell
Smith: Baroness Revendal. Mrs. Nellie
Butler MizelL
This third act Of Zangwilrs powerful
drama was given with splendid force and
effect by the members Of the club appear
ing in the same, and evoked much en-
thusiasm on the part of those witnessing
IL. At the close OF the act the applause
was cordial and prolonged. The scene was
presented under the direction Of Mr. Ed
ward g. Townsend.
The usual brief intermission followed
the program. after which the club came
to order again for the discussion Of bust
ness and various matters OF Importance
and interest-that Of special Importance
for February being the presentation by
the Washington Readers Club OF Mr..
Leland Powers. of Boston. in a dramatic
recital OF THE Pigeon" Cby John Gals
worthy. on Monday evening. February
.. at Foundry Church
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Chaplin w. c. 7. u.

The monthly meeting Of Chaplin Union,
W. c. T. L.. was held on Wednesday aft
crnoon at headquarters, go Sixth street
northwest.
Mrs. Stella Van Enron, the president.
presided for the first time during her ad-
ministration as she has just returned
from a trip through the Middle West
Mrs. Theresa 4. Williams. honorary
president. opened the meeting with
prayer. Reports were read by Mrs. Frank
Knock, Miss Augusta Nichols. and Mrs.
Maxim.
Mrs. DOGGY reported that the Fedora
ton Il women's Clubs had voted on the
petition OF 1900 names presented 10 Mrs.
Ellis Logan. president OF the federation
by the chairman of the Juvenile Court
committee. Mrs. Rachel Tongate Beck. of
Chaplin Union. and that it was passed
upon and presented to Congress.
Mrs. Theresa Williams gave a talk on
superintendent and their work. and en-
phasized the fact that cooperation from
all departments is necessary for success.
The annual donation was made for the
Frances Willard Memorial
The meeting was well attended. and a
social half-hour was enjoyed after the
business session.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
Religion and Social Service

the mon in the workshop, the mine.
the bricknelds. the forge. and 90 to
familihrixe himself with the outline
and character Of the subject as TO
convey Il to his larger work In his
studios gray, dreary place domi-
mated by the noble spirit. the incentive
OF which was undoubtedly to illus
trate the laborer az he found him. not
to idealixe him
Intimate with Workers.
Meunier was intimate with weavers of
cloth, carvers. chair Makers button and
stay front makers, and men engaged in
kindred crafts. Many Of them used the
lathe in their industries. and when the
little streams which furnished power
dried up in summer or froxe In winter.
Meunier turned their lathes for them.
His deep feeling for the man tired.
worn out. body and soul and spirit. is
shown In HIS work. particularly in his
illustration of the dock laborers. those
who bore upon their shoulders stone or
baggage. those who dragged nets along
the beach spreading them to dry. With
the dyers In their shops he shared cx-
misunderstanding. wringing. dipping
drying, cleansing. verify waliowing in
their watts of streaming solution. With the
farmers In the heat Of the sun. he borr
his share of the toll. His Harvest" de-
pictins men cutting corn, and women
binding IL into sheaves, is vigorous-it is
true.
The tmpassivity and gloom Of the miner.
Of the puddler. the thin. jerky. rapid
movements OF, the glass-blower. the
rhythmical gait and grave serenity OF
the plowman. the plodding of the job
hand or the hsherman-these. thanks
to Meunier,s daily comradeship with the
men wherein he noted their individuality
and their temper. are all shown In the
language OF the man of the street.
There is just one word in this Meunier
story revealing the psychology OF the
man and mis- method Of procedure, which.
though much used today in the chatter
OF the hour. Is still pregnant with series
meaning. The word is service"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
Cercle des Precieuses Ridi.
cules.

The Cercle was entertained at its last
meeting by Mile. Hearne. The instru-
mental music. "L'Extase" IT Home).
"Berceuse'' Qljinisky). "Elegie' MAS
seneO, was contributed by Mime. Duff
Lewis, violinist. accompanied by Mile.
Dortch, and the vocal. "vous Dansez
Marquise," by Mile. Becker. The literary
numbers consisted OF anecdotes and reci-
tation by NJ w. F. Daugherty, lie Pater
and Calembours, Prof Rivot. after which
comedy, Entire Nous paul Gaulot)
was well acted by Mime. Northwood and
Nile. Hearne.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
Nv SAMUEL HOWE.

IThe Meunier Exhibition. recently
shown in Buffalo and Pittsburgh, Is now
In New York. II will soon go to Detroit.
Chicago and St. Louis. America is in
debted TO CorneIia b. Sage. director OF
the Albright Gallery, Buffalo. for bring
ing the exhibition of the Belgian sculp-
tors work to this country
In endeavoring to depict the life of the
laboring man of our times. Meunier strug-
fled with several materials-chalk. color.
wax, and clay. His distinction rests in
the main upon one worthwhile. under
standable monument. which, while mod
estly termed "a Monument TO Labor" is
in reality a tribute to humanity and its
ability to endure.
This piece SO vividly illustrates the
triumphs and tragedies of daily labor
that even the most untutored people must
understand. His four great panels in
high relief and groups of detached figures
are not extravagant outlines of OCCASION
al, but of daily, occurrences. They typify
splendidly four great adventures wherein
man admirably and naturally is working
as child of nature. In the field is man
shown gathering the harvest: in the mine,
ing the heat of the furnace: and in the
dockyard, carrying merchandise.
stirring Glass House Scene.
The intensity OF Aeuniers feelinE his
ability to concentrate and to transmit to
others is illustrated in the scene in the
eiass-house. 1t is obvious to the most
casual observer that the posing OF men
engaged in this peculiar avocation was
practically an impossibility. They are
evidently caught on the fly extracting the
broken melting-pot from the furnace, an
operation fraught with danger to the men
as well as to the remaining crucibies,
holding the amalgamation Of earth's sill
cas- and metallic oxides.
Meunier has caught the general move
nent, the excitement, the temper OF the
occasion-an occasion which may happen
twice in tventy-four hours, or only once
in n season. The melting pots used in
glass making are made of clay; they
hold the silica until IL eats its way
through the thin side. For the breaking
"f the pot there is no prearransed sign.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15

u Merlin Hull, prominent lawyer and
newspaper man of Black River, Wis
was warmly greeted i'm a recent visit tc
the office. Mr.. Hull is a former employe
of the G. p. O.. and his many friends
are pleased to learn of his prosperity.
sumpter J. Oliver having received a
probationary appointment as a skilled
laborer. has been assigned 10 the day
hand section.
During the week W. l.. SAMSON, editor
OF the Democrat. Clarion. Pa, and
brother OF Dan l.. SAMSON. makcr-up IN
the Y, day hand section. was G.. p. o.
visitor. He was a delegate to the BaIti-
more convention that nominated Presi-
dent Wilson Another brother. Franklin
SAMSON, is the cIitor Of the Democrat
Indiana, Pa. established by their father.
James Buchanan SAMSON. in 1sep.
Jesse Lednum. foreman of the night
pressroom. and his team Of G. p. o. bowl
crs, have been hanging up some top
notch scores at tcnpins recently, and
viii go to Richmond the latter part of
this week to engage in a contest there.
Jimmy Weaver is reported TO have re-
considered his determination of rcsigninr
as printing instructor at the Haskell In
stitute, Kansas. and win con,in,,o ..
teach the Indians i'm tina, ipsti,u,io, ,ho
art preventative.
George Smith has been acting assistant
foreman of the hinder. d,,rin,- ,h. ;II',ant
of Charles Weston '''' ''''e'S
town rniversity uos,i,aI o.. ~ &c
his aiIment bci,,, 5;a%,eai 80 past,
case Of tvnboid iniiu
Miss Ami. o,prior, -, .h ...
section ~ tbo hi,,Sn saIhpins
i 'i' "''''' vi her heaith'
The order M husi,o,, y, a.. ..,,
Columbia ITn;on y, ,bo Ta.Io 's Vi
will Include tho ,o,,,i,,a,;o,,, pr .Uuay,
of the Jntern.tionaI Tr.no III o,iI ;e
local nrintor ~ "a -. u'f Interest 10
me,nhsr.hir - 80, ,ee Oh inc
bonnrs Me- 50. u, INTERNATIONAL
cool hor.aSS .i "n seehins 20 sue
OF Trustees ., tbo I!ninn pr;, me BOARD
ana VI iIh.ers rome
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
Realism OF Miners Work
Seen in Meunier Exhibit

signal, or test-nothing but the cry of
the fireman in the pit who, raking the
clinkers. finds glass running like water
upon the heap OF cinders or partly burned
coal. or. perchance, the prongs of his
fork may betray the leak. To bank the
fire. rush up and sound the alarm is the
work Of a few seconds. Panic may be
the result "All hands;" Is the cry.
The men vary in age, temper, DISPOSE
tion-all this the group reveals. They
have been brought to the work by the
hurry-up call. Some of the men are old.
Others are young. Both qualities are of
rare value this moment-the madcap
abandon OF youth and the older, more
staid experience. Some have been called
from the clay bin where they have been
treading to extract the air bubbles, to
locate tiny pebbles. Just as they are.
bare-footed, they have had to respond TO
the call The temporary steel curtain of
the fire opening has been lifted, and the
fumes strike the faces of every man
defiantly.
The Man aud His Method-
In the cool depths of the mine, Meunier
shows different condition. He has con-
trived to show some of the miners work.
ing IN narrow channels, galleries, some
OF them only twenty to thirty inches in
depth. with dangers from fire-damp and
cramp of muscle and nerve
But of the man. his equipment and his
training, a word. After three years of
study In the Academy of Brussels. he
taught drawing in Louvain.
In the seclusion of this somnoIent.
scholastic town, he worked out mis-
salvation unaided. His studio had
formerly served as dissecting room
OF the nearby medical school of the
university, and was a grim sepulcbral
structure. tower-shaped. and pierced
by narrow arched windows, some OF
which were roughly boarded over. He
never mad an assistant. preferring to
build the fire and execute the most
documentary, tasks with his own
hands.
His work shows infinite patience ana
care and In 1t Fingers the temper of
the subjects. seen I'm the sbrunken
faces. in the gray calm of the picture.
His method seems TO have been TO
spend as much time as possible with
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-02-15
Items of Interest to G. P. 0. Workers

Former Public Printer Samuel b. Dom
nelly has accepted the secretaryship Of
the Master Builders Association of New
York City, and entered actively In the
duties of the position.
Bob Congdon, of the job room night
force. is sojourning at Sarasota, Fla, and
his friendsd are looking for reports of
some remarkable catches of tarpon, that
being the object Of his visit to that To-
cality.
The night proof force was augmented
on Monday by the addition OF six readers
Arthur l.. Bowen, Charles W. Burnett
Arthur Allison. Marion b. Bullock,
Charles 7. johnson. and George NJ.
Ramsey.
Samuel II. Copper and Edward o. Kerr.
electrotype fnishers. have been dropped
from the rolls.
William T. Hall has succeeded to the
position of proofreader at the State De-
partment branch made vacant by the
resignation of James ii. Miller.
Miss Euretha NJ. Eisenhour has been
force Of operators in the monotype sec
ton.
Frank White has been transferred from
the day to the intermediate force as a
web pressman.
Leo ]. Runyan, of the night proof force.
has had the pleasure recently of a visit
from his brother. who is the secretary of
the Board of Trade of Bay City, Mich,
and who was an employe also of the
G. p. o. twenty-five years ago. He was
warmly greeted by a number OF the old
timers on his visits to the Office.
Thomas S. Doty, of the night keyboard
force. has resigned and has gone to AL
berta. British Columbia. to take charge
of a battery Of monotype machines in
that city.
F. c. Roberts, former president of
Columbia Union, underwent a second oper-
alton In Sibley Hospital during the last
week. He is reported to be in a pre-
carious condition.
Herve Kitzmiller. of the day proofroom,
is doing a detail at the White House.
Alexander Douglas, who suffered n
broken ankle in an automobile accident
some months ago. is once more able to
perform his duties in the machine ship.
Hiss Nellie Theaker. OF the monotype
keyboard force. has been detailed as a.
John Breen, secretary of New Orleans
Union, has Been sojourn-
ing in Washington. and visited the G.
p. o. on several occasions. greeting thel
friends of the time when he was one Of |
the force.
Benjamin L. Stidham has been trans-
ferred from the night to the day force
Of the proofroom as a reader
The announcements so far made as
aspirants for the honor of representingl
Columbia Union at the Providence con-
vention include Walter A. Kinsolyine.
Charles M. O'Connell Joseph e. Goodkey.
and Joseph Lee Holland.
Eddie Sturm, one Of the very best oper-I
ators Of the linotype machine i'm the Dis
trict. has been assigned rs q maker-up 1
n the linotype section.