Evening star., 1915-01-09

The annual New Year social of the
Whitney Avenue Christian Church was
held Friday. January l, at s 80 pm The
Christian Endeavor Society had charge
Of the affair, as has been the custom for
several years. and the executive commit
tee of that society planned an entertain
ing program of reecitations, solos, duet;
readings and several selections by the
Lutz Quintet. Most of the talent was
from the church and the Christian En-
deavor Society, those from other churches
being Rev. j. T. Huddle, pastor of st.
Paurs English Lutheran Church; Mr..
Mcdaniel, member of Vermont Avenue
Christian Church, and the Lutz Quintet
by Miss Tucker and Miss Briggs were
greatly appreciated. The rest of the
evening was in charge Of the social COM
mittee. Miss Jeanette McKimmie, chair
made to feel at home, and all Joined in
the games that were played. or watched
the others play. Refreshments were
served. and each persons was presented
with a souvenir, a bow Of red and white
ribbon. these being the regular Christian
Endeavor colorA
The Mems Club of Takoma Episcopal
parish held it's annual Christmas en-
tertainment Wednesday evening in the
parish hall, which was crowded for
the occasion. The early part of the
evening was occupied by minstrel
show, which lasted for an hour, and
in which DR.. Shade and ]. C. Beck play
ed the parts of end men and Herbert B.
Lawson that of interlocutor. The mu-
sic was furnished by the Mems Club
Orchestra of fifteen members under di-
rection of Prof. Dunbar Following the
minstrel show, Santa Claus made his
entrance riding on goat, certainly
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reindeer that could be obtained. and
distributed presents to every man and
woman in attendance. A big Christmas
tree was then lighted and refresh
ments were served: Jesse b. X. Lee.
president of the club, was congratu
lated on what was characterized a s the
most successful entertainment yet CIV
en- by the organization.
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What has been characterized as "a
attending church" is an opportunity
offered passing Washingtonians by
Rev. C. Everest Granger. pastor of
Gunton Temple Memorial Church.
the church edifce lately have been
short truths and exhortations printed
on cloth banners four by seven feet in
size. OF these the following are some
samples:
Hell is truth seen too late"
This church is operated for the
benefit of those outside of it,"
This church is not for sale"
"The greatest single evil: drink"
BE like the harvest: good and gen.
erous.'
Come on the sunny side of life
ITO thine own self be true"
"A good conscience makes a con-
tinual Christmas"
BE sweet; keep pure"
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"other Mems Flowers" is the subject
of an address to be delivered at the
Y. NJ c. A. at o'clock tomorrow after
noon by Representative II. A. Barn
hart of Indiana. The meeting will be
held under the auspices of the religious
department. and will be open to women
as well as men.
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A series of special meetings addressed
on variety of topics by different speak
ers to further the recently inaugurated
! campaign for 25 per cent increase n
the membership OF lexington Presby
terian Church. was brought to close
Friday night Each evening was given
over to one certain subject in connec-
tion with church work, with special
speaker for each evening. Among them
were REPRESENTATIVE HayeS of