Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-03
Pulpit and Pom

H. ~
Ind. win occupy the pulpit Of the First
place, during the month Of July. In
place of the Rev. John Britain Clark,
who Is on a two-months vacation in
| Massachusetts.
Rev. William L. Mccormick of the
First Presbyterian Church of Akron.
Ohio. will officiate during the month
| of August.
Excavation for the foundation and
| basement of the proposed new st. An
drews Episcopal Church, to be erected
at New Hampshire avenue and v street
northwest, was started Thursday by
Mr.. w. E. Mooney, contractor.
The success of the congregation in
| raising funds for the new site and
structure has been described as re-
to be raised and the members have re-
breaking ground at a service Sunday.
The lot cost $4,000 and the church
will cost $4,000. Rev. ]. ]. Dimon, the
rector, and the vestry have been as
sured that service may be held in the
new church before Christmas. In the
meantime, the congregation will con-
tlnue to use the rooms over the U
street post office.
The members of the Church of the
Edward M. Mott, during the week, a
birthday gift Of a ound-trip ticket to
California, his native state. The affair
was complete surprise to the rector.
The parish hall was beautifully deco
rated with palms and flowers. Old
in q
spent In good fellowship. Bishop Hard
ing was expected to attend, but owing
70 his recent sickness could not come.
A letter from him was read. as also
phen's Church and Maj. Gen. Wood.
The presentation speech was made
by Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson. pastor of
Bethany Church, a neighbor of Rev.
Mr.: Motifs. In presenting the gift, he
referred to the work of the rector and
the part that he had taken in forming
the union of churches in Bloomingdale
Mr.. stevenson also told Of demands
made upon a minister that few people
In the church have any idea of.
In response. Mr.. Mott referred partly
to his twenty years service in the
Church Of the Advent and thanked the
people for their gift. Later, refresh
ments were served.
X r i 4
Rev. Henry F. Lutz. pastor Of the H
Street Christian Church, announces
that he will conduct open-air services
on the church lawn Sunday evenings
at o'clock during July and August
He will be assisted by the Boys Band
OF the church, and a number Of sing
ers.
These services will take the place Of
the regular Sunday evening meeting.
y r 4 Il
st. Paurs Methodist Episcopal Church
South, I'd and s streets northwest, is
offering special course Of Bible study
for the summer months. The theme
covers the entire life of Christ. taught
in chronological order. The text book
used Is a harmony of the gospels en-
titled His Life" Over thirty students
have been enrolled so far.
The class meets in the Hoge class
room of the church each Thursday
time for the regular prayer meeting
service of the church at 8 o'clock.
used. Mr.. Clarence E. Fowler is the
persons of every church ahiliation or
none, the only object being to enlist
interest in the life of Christ by care
full study of His life in full in the order
Of the great facts of that life as they
actually occurred.
y y
The pulpit at the Second Baptist
Church, 4th street and Virginia avenue
southeast, will be occupied tomorrow
by Rev. Howard I. Stewart Of Warren.
Pa. to whom the church recently ex-
Mr. Stewart will have for his II
o'clock theme Hearts Courageous"
and at o'clock will use as his topic
The True Battle Flag" At this serv-
ice It is expected he will announce his
decision respecting the call.
4 y + 4
nhn .aoorA uyaAlx - The
meetings being conducted by Evangel-
lists Horton and Harter in the tent at
18th and C streets southeast begins to-
morrow evening. when Mr.. Harter will
speak on THE Worlds History in a
Dream"
On account of the holiday there will
be no meeting Monday. Mr.. Horton will
have charge on Tuesday evening, his
subject being Gods Cartoons of Four
Great Kingdoms"
Each evening. beginning at 1880
o'clock. there is to be a short musical
service in charge of Mr. Steinel. To-
morrow evening there will be q chorus
choir of sixty voices, assisted by a
twelve-piece orchestra.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend all of the meetings.
There will be a children's meeting to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
+ r
Judge W. r. Norris of the Department
OF Justice is to address a special pa
triotic service to be held in Temple
Baptist Church tomorrow evening.
This service will be of special inter-
est according to Rev. DIR. Muir, the
pastor. who urges large attendance.
special musical program will be rem
dered at the service.
The Young Peoples Society Of Chris
tian Endeavor of Metropolitan Baptist
Church will hold its regular weekly
meeting at S:45 o'clock tomorrow even
ing in the Sunday school room.
Miss Ethel Coffin will be the leader,
and a good meeting is assured. Mr..
Albert Bonar. cornetist. will lead the
singing and render a solo.
The July board of control meeting of
the Washington District Epworth
League will be held at McKendree NJ.
E. Church, Massachusetts avenue be-
tween 9th and 10th streets northwest,
Wednesday at pm. Every chapter Of
dcer has been especially urged to at
tend. as several items of great impor-
lance will be discussed.
Y
The social service rest cottage at
Washington Grove has been opened for
the season, and the trustees are urg-
ing the cooperation of each chapter In
this work. The Vacation Institute COM
mittee is also particularly anxious to