Evening star., 1915-10-16

1ish a board Of deaconesses and elect
ed Mrs. Margaret Taylor. Mrs. George
B. Holmes, Mrs. L. S. Depue and Mrs.
B. Frank Anderson to that Office.
The pastor. Rev. r. E. Davis. and the
board Of deacons were authorized to
conduct an every member convass, ac-
cording to the directions Of the Presoy-
terian General Assembly.
Rally day services conducted by the
Sunday school will be held in Westrnin-
ter Presbyterian Church tomorrow
morning at II o'clock. The superin-
tendent. Mr.. L. S. Depue, has arranged
very interesting program and the
church will be appropriately decorated
for the occasion.
A special feature of this service will
be the baptism of a number OF children,
who. with their parents, will be brought
to the church in automobiles.
The mems Bible class Of Calvary M.
E. Church met in the social hall OF !ne
church Wednesday night, the occasion
being the regular monthly. social and
semi-annual election of officers.
The reports Of the officers showed the
class to be in an excellent conditlon.
There are now 167 men who are mem
bers of the class, forty-one being add
ed during the past six months. When
it is considered that the past SIX
months covered the summer term, TINS
CROWN seems
The following were elected 1or tne
coming term: N. L. Sansbury. presl-
dent; J. L. Nuber. vice president; s..
Howard Fleming, secretary; ). n.
Mackey, treasurer, and Rev. j. L. En-
sor, teacher.
A very attractive program was pre-
sented entirely by class talent. includ-
ing two selections by the class chorus,
under the leadership of Frank Bryan;
reading. by W. Alfred Falconer; hu-
d.,
William Fleming. sr.. and Mr.. Iseman;
a short talk, by r. P. Evans, and an
original composition, by F. S. Hol-
Tiger.
The pastor. Rev. J. T. Ensor. and
Superintendent of the Sunday School
Mr.. Edwin Williamson complimented
the class upon it's splendid work. and
stated that it was a credit to the
school, the church and to the city.
Tribute was also paid by the class to
untiring efforts on behalf Of the class
is largely due, it is said, its successful
work.
A rising vote Of thanks was rendered
the retiring president, Mr.: J.. L. Lever
ton, and his cabinet for their efficient
work during the past six months.
The newly elected president, Mr..
Sansbury, then made a short address,
and asked for the same hearty coop
Grafton and support that have always
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Foundry Epworth League will be ad-
dressed tomorrow evening at 6:45
o'clock by Mr.. William Knowles Coop
er. general secretary Of the Y. NJ. G. "A.
BY reason of Mr.. Cooper's association
he is regarded we'll qualified to speak
intellgently on subjects Of vital inter-
est to the young people, and Foundry
Leaguers always look forward, 1t is
pointed out. with pleasure to his visits
among them. The service will be in
terspersed with singing by a large
chorus, accompanied by the leag que or
chestra, with special vocal solo mum
ber.
Judge William F. Norris delivered an
inspirational address Sunday evening
| to a large audience on the subject OF
THE Perfect Man"
Foundry Chapter, 1t is declared, is do
| ing record work. 1t Is well organized
| ship of those peculiarly well fitted for
the work, is aiming to develop the
highest standard of efficiency and ac-
| complish the best possible results.
A committee has been appointed. with
Miss Gene Cfssel as chairman. to con-
duct series of meetings at the Gospel
| Mission. The initial service will be
held next Wednesday evening at 1880
o'clock
The leaguers will meet at Aoueduct
$3.50 o'clock and hike to Chain bridge,
where campfire social will be held.
This promises to be an occasion of un-
usual interest and pleasure and all
members of the league and their
friends are privileged to attend.
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The teachers training class of the
Douglas Memorial Sunday school held
its regular business and social meeting
last week at the home of its president,
Mr.. Wilbur Stover. 1904 11th street
northeast.
Miss Howell. the teacher, talked to
the class on Habit and Influence"
Reports were heard from the various
committees and the visiting committee
commended for it's good work
1t was reported that two new mem
bers had been added to the class dur
ing the month-Miss Hattie Goodrich
and Miss Agnes Smelling.
At the close of the business session
the class adjourned for a social even
| ing. Games were played and refresh
ments served.
The pastors wife, Mrs. MacLean, was
present and invited the class to the
parsonage for a masquerade Hal
At a meeting of the standing COM
mittee of the First Congregational
Church Monday night reports were pre-
sented from the various organiza tions
COHucClcu with InG CnuTcN and showing
all are actively preparing for the work
of the winter.
The Womans Missionary Society re-
ported that during the past year it has
raised for its work S1.100, a larger sum
than in any previous year of it's exist
ence.
The fall and winter campaign was
formally opened Sunday at the Lincoln
Road Methodist Episcopal Church, of
which Rev. G. A. Luttrell is pastor, by
the observance Of rally day by all the
organizations of the church.
The Sunday school and church held a
| morning. and the Epworth League rail-
lily was held at o'clock in the evening,
when an address was delivered by the
Rev. Howard F. Downs of Wesley
Chapel.
The monthly business meeting and
social of the Epworth League was held
Wednesday evening.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: President. Mr.. w.
Clark Main; first vice president. Mr..
John T. Schrott; second vice president.
Miss Geneva Wallace; third vice presi-
dent, Miss A. r. Woodbridge: fourth
vice president. Mrs. B. C. Wheeler: sec
/ retary. Mr.. Roy Fowkes; treasurer.
Miss Edith Slime.
The feature Of the evening was a
| travelogue, "a Trip to California" by
| Miss Phoebe Stine. who presented a
most entertaining and instructive ac-
count of a trip to the Panama Pacific
exposition.