Evening star., 1916-12-09


the increase in numbers. the large at
tendance upon the devotional services
and the support of the members on all
of the league activities. is. 1t is de-
clared. indicative Of the marked per
sonal interest and unity of effort. In
spired by its present condition, larger
responsibilities are being assumed by
the various departments. and the out
look for a highly successful year is
assured.
Under the auspices Of the social serv-
ice department. with Miss Lillian Will
hanson as chairman, the Nalle Jubi
lee Singers will give a concert in the
church parlors on Wednesday evening.
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The installation and dedication of one
of the windows of st. PauFs Episcopal
Church, Rock Creek, as a memorial to
Bigelow. long a resident of this city,
donated by her daughter, Miss NJ. Bige-
low, took place recently.
The window was formally received
by Rev. Charles E. Buck. rector of the
church, on behalf of the vestry. He
gave brief description of the design
which was intended to portray the life
and deeds of ST. Elizabeth Of Hungary
whose almost life-size figure adorned
the central panel Of the window.
After the unveiling by the rector and
the conservation prayers offered by
Bishop Harding. the latter preached
the sermon of the occasion. holding up
the life Of st. Elizabeth as the great
exemplar of the time of the crusades
| in which her husband, Louis ", Land
grave of Thuring. took an active part
The surpliced double quartet choir
rendered very beautiful and appro-
pirate numbers. and the floral tributes
were tastefully arranged about the
church.
The memorial window is of cathedral
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, 1t was designed by Miss Bigelow, CEN
structed and painted by Philadelphia
artists and required several months to
complete. 1t represents scenes from
the life of the saint in several panels
the top one Of which shows the historic
and picturesque castle of Wartburg
glowing in the refulgence of brilliant
sunset Below In resplendent array
is the graceful figure of the saint
crowned and clothed with a royal
| robe Of diversified colors descending a
pathway strewn with gorgeous flowers,
her radiant features shining with the
light of her inspired mission. While
she walks she receives prophecy that
she will wear an eternal crown when
her earthly crown Is laid away. The
artist has made her face free from
conventionalism and yet full of divine
compassion. mingled with wondering
pared for her on high. which trans
figures it into surprising beauty.
In the panels at the foot Of the figure
Is seen three representations of the
historic events in her life. one Of which
depicts the story of the miracle of
turning the bread carried by her for
the poor into roses. an event which
caused the conversion of Louis, her
husband. The general composition is
regarded noble in character and there
is unity of effect in the brilliant COL
oring and a symmetry of arrange
ment. The whole plan and scope of
the work is declared in full harmony
with the requirements of the art Of
ecclesiastical decoration.
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District Commissioner Louis Brown
low is to address the Mems Society of
evening at o'clock.
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The Christian Endeavor Society of
Temple Baptist Church will have charge
of the service at Central Union Mis-
sion Friday evening.
New Year eve the society will have
charge of the first part of the watch
night service to be held at the church.
while during the afternoon of New
Year day 1t will give a social at the
Old Ladies' Baptist Home. for the bene-
mt of the inmates.
In an effort to increase the member
ship of the society. it was thought
that membership contest would prove
more beneficial than an attendance con-
test. sta and; consequently. red alana3 and blue m
augurated. At the present time the
blues are leading.
Rev. J. Luther Frantz. formerly pas
tor of st. Marks Lutheran Church of
this city and until recently at st. Johns
English Lutheran Church at Knoxville,
Tenn. has decided to accept call to Zion
Church MvQrSdalp
The Pennsylvania church has a
membership Of approximately 625. with
Sunday school attendance. it is said.
of about 500. 1t Is considered one of
denomination in southern Pennsyl-
vania.
Rev. H. H. Ranck. pastor of Grace
Reformed Church. will observe the
twentieth anniversary OF his ordina-
ton tomorrow with two special ser
mons. In the morning he will discuss
The Gospel Ministry" while in the
evening his subject will be Adam and
Eve"
"A Young Mans Temptations" is to
be the topic of special sermon by
Rev. John E. Briggs. pastor. in Fifth
Baptist Church tomorrow evening
"a thorough application to some local
aspects of society and emphasis on
the neglect of the modern home. the
false notions that many mothers have
relative to the welfare Of their daugh-
ters" is to be given by DR.. James Shera
Montgomery in Calvary M. E. Church
tomorrow evening. when he plans to
preach a special sermon on THE
Mother and the Daughter"
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Rev. John H. Jeffries. pastor of Ry-
land M. E. Church, will preach specially
to parents tomorrow evening at the
church.
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Rev. Dr. A. G. Kynett of Philadelphia
Is to preach in Douglas Memorial M E.
Church tomorrow morning at II o'clock.
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"The Preventive and Rescue Work Of
the House of Mercy" Is to be the topic
of Deaconess Yeo at a meeting OF the
social service conference. to be held
Friday at 1880 am. In st. Johns parish
hall, 18th near H street.
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At the First Baptist Church. 18th and
o streets Rev, W. w. McMaster is CIV