Evening star., 1916-01-01

about this large number of accessions
Is that 80, per cent of those who have
been received on profession of faith
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Rev. Charles c. Mclean, who is serv-
ing his first year as the pastor of
Douglas Memorial NJ. E. Church. began
revival services with the watch night
meeting held in the church last even
ing. These meetings will be held every
night in the week with the exception
Of Saturday. A large chorus choir
and we'll known soloists will furnish
the music
At $3.50 o'clock last night the Ep-
worth League of the church conducted
sacred song service in the church
auditorium under the direction of Mel
vim e. Lederer. the first vice president
of the league. S. NJ Croft. the sec
superintendent of the Sunday school.
delivered the lesson for the evening.
This service was followed by social
hour.
At II o'clock DR.. Mclean started his
revival services.
Monday the primary department held
its annual Christmas service, which
was well attended by the parents and
children The afternoon of Tuesday
the beginners department held it's
party. which was enjoyed by a host
of the younger ones of the school
Tuesday night the junior, intermediate
and senior departments of the school
conducted cantata entitled Santa s
of Edward 6. Boss. the chorister of
the school, which was attended by $50
persons.
The Brightwood Park Epworth
League held its Christmas service
Sunday night. George l.. Connor, first
vice president, had charge of the meet
ing. The room was appropriately dec
grated. with holly, and beautiful tree
was loaded with candy canes. which
later in the evening were given to
those present.
AS a result of contest for new
members by the cabinet officers. with
Miss Geneyieve Smith. George L. Con-
nor and Wilbur Griffis on one side and
Miss Mabel Sands, W. B.. Wilson and
five persons were taken into full mem
bership by Charles F. Linger, president.
and Rev. Charles S. Cole, pastor. The
new members were given reception
by the entire cabinet.
A prize was given to Mrs. Cole
teacher of the Sunday school class,
awarded for conducting the best meet
ing in the contest between four of
the classes in the Sunday school which
led meetings.
A two-act comedy entitled "A Per
picking Situation" was presented by
members of the Christian Endeavor
Society of the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church IN the Sunday school
room of the church Tuesday evening.
under the. direction of Miss Marie
Knapp. The stage managers were
Alexander Davidson and Harry Wood
ard, while the following were members
of the cast: Walter Taylor, Miss Lurine
Keller, Mr.. .Donahay, Miss Dorothy
Knapp. Miss Evelyn Finch. Miss Flea
nor Trelan. Miss Merrial Keller. Miss
Florence Thiel. William Eagleton. Miss
Dorothy. Keys, William Gatchel, Charles
Cook, Theodore Brown, Miss Constance
Adams Miss Maria Davidson, Miss Mae
Montjoy and Herbert Davidson.
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Rev. DIR. Charles E. Fultz. in his Sun
day evening stereopticon lecture in
Memorial United Brethren Church to-
morrow, Is to discuss "The Life of
Noses"
The services begin at 1880 o'clock
and large attendances are coming out
each Sunday evening. Familiar hymns
are sung during the services and spe-
cial invitation Is extended by DR.. Fultz
to all non church goers.
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The Sibley Hospital Guild has
pledged $500 for improvements at the
institution, and to raise this fund a
series of luncheons is to be given at
old Masonic Temple Thursday. Friday
and Saturday.