Evening star., 1915-03-06

Jesus and will be from the gospel OF the
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Tuesday the Sodality OF the siesssu 1u
Virgin Mary, at 1880 o'clock. will assempie
to recite the sacred psalms and near IN
str1Ictions from the Rev. Mr.. brennan
S. j.. moderator of the congregat tion;
Wednesday evening the regular ar Len Len
Hugh j. McNuty of the university, pre-
ceded by the recitation of the rosary ny
the entire body of worshipers. Appro-
pirate music will be furnished by the
Young ladies' sodality choir.
The Novena of Grace in honor OF 81;
Francis Xavier, apostle to India, VIII
continue during the week with appfopri-
ate prayers.
ciety viii hold its monthly meeting. at
which the divine office will be chanted
and matters of vital interest taken up;
Rev. E. NJ. Corbett, S. j., Is spiritual
Friday night at 7:3o o'clock the
solemn procession and chanting during
the stations of the cross will be conducted
by the Rev. Mr.. Phillips, S. J., which VIII
be followed by benediction Of the blessed
Strangers are welcomed at all services.
In many of the local Catholic churches
branches of the Society Of the Propara
ton of the Faith have been organized
with a view to supporting the foreign
usual large contributions in Europe will
be greatly reduced. 1t is said that moro
than $1,000 sisters belonging TO various
religious orders are devoting themselves
in heather lands to the Christian educa-
ton of women and children. The mem
bers Of the church in America are en-.
deavoring to prevent discontinuance OF
this work by organized effort in raising
funds.
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control of the Washington District Ep-
worth League was held at Iowa Ave-
nue. NJ. E. Church Wednesday evening
The board was entertained by ad.
dresses of welcome from the pastor OF
the church, Rev. c. E. Wise. and by
musical program arranged by the pres
ident of Iowa Avenue Chapter, Mrs T.
B. Penicks.
The proposed purchase of Epworth
League rest cottage at Washington
Grove was discussed by special COM
mittee of local pastors appointed by
the Washington preachers. meeting Tor
that purpose. Rev. E. c. Powers OF
Tenleytown NJ E. Church and Rev. L:
NJ E. Church. both members OF the
preachers committee. addressed the
board on the subject, but no action Will
be taken until the April meeting. when
the board of trustees, of which Miss f.
c. Day is chairman. will report to the
league plans for financing the cottage
during the summer season.
The board approved the plans OF the
planned by Mr.. Ralph Williamson.
chairman Of the committee. Registra-
ton will begin Immediately and 1t Is
expected that between two and three
ington over the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad Monday morning, July 26, for
Mountain Lake Park, Nd, where the
institute will be held.
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and arranged by the Washington Dis
trict Epworth League, all other Ep-
worth leagues, Christian Endeavorers
and other young peoples church and
vited to send delegates. The early
part of each day during the institute
will be devoted to conferences OF the
four departments of Epworth League
work. special speakers being secured
by Mr.. II. S. Omohundro, who will have
charge of that branch of the work.
Registration and other details will be
In charge of Mr.. w. A. Jump. institute
secretary, and Charles o. Arthur. finan-
cial secretary.
The welfare committee Of fifty Of
the First Baptist Church. 18th and o
streets, gave a supper in the Sunday
School room Thursday evening. the
pastor and his wife and the officers Of
the church being their guests
The first report of the committee was
made to the prayer meeting, their OBJ
iect being to assist in every way pos
sible the officers of the church along
all lines.
This report was made through its
chairman, Mr. H D. Hubbard. Interest
ing remarks were made by Rear Al
rniral Cain, United States Navy, retired.
and others, the watchword being Our
Church-its Welfare.
The women IN charge Of the supper
were Miss Margaret Riley. Mrs. George
Groffam, Mrs. David Brooks. Mrs Elgin
smith and Mrs H. D. Hubbard.
7. is announced at the War Depart
rnent that Chaplain Michael G. Doran
Of the 10th Infantry is to resign his
commission about the list of April. Rev.
Doran has been in the service since
June, 1890. and at present has the