Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-23


sure on Messrs. Malone and Doyle of
Toronto. There were also two cand1-
dates for the priesthood from the Polish
College. st. John Kantius.
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The Catholic educators of the United
States will meet in Buffalo for their
fourteenth annual convention on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, and IN
dications point to it's being the largest
meeting in the history Of the organiza-
. ton.
1t Is pointed out that the leading sub
ject before the convention this year will
Standardization of Catholic colleges.
Practically all colleges. it is said. now
are in favor of adopting some minimum
requirements as basis Of entrance.
will be meeting Of the representatives
of proyincials of religious orders OF
women engaged in teaching. The invi-
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An old folks service is to be held In
H Street Christian Church tomorrow
morning at II o'clock. when special
energy is to be put forth by leaders
of the church to get as many elderly
people to attend as possible. 1t being
planned to bring a number of persons
in automobiles.
The sermon Of the occasion will be
preached by the pastor. Rev Preston
A; Cave: a special musical usEsa program
Rev. John Compton Ball plans a
special sermon to graduates OF the high
and graded schools Of the city in
Metropolitan Baptist Church tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock.
ideals" will be the pastors topic and
| it is expected that many Of the gradu-
ates will attend in delegations
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Realizing the great opportunity for
| Christian work among the Thousands
! of young men and women who will find
residence in Washington during the
! period of the war, the Vermont Avenue
! Christian Church has taken active steps
! looking toward the utilization of these
young people with the church life of
the city. On tomorrow evening Rev.
| Earle Wiley. pastor of the church,
will deliver a special sermon on welfare
| work, illustrated with motion pictures.
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At Grace Reformed Church, the pas
! tor. DR.. Ranck. will preach a special
sermon in the morning on The His
! toric Symbolism of the Grace Reformed
! Church Building" Into the exterior
architecture of Grace Church building
is wrought much symbolism of the ref
the reformed church had its origin in
Switzerland and west Germany. This
| church. 1t is pointed out. is unique among
American churches in the matter OF the
| historic features OF Its architecture, and
| the pastor will explain its significance In
| this reformation anniversary year.
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| The Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Luther Place Memorial Church will
hold an enthusiastic get-together meet
ing in the church parIors this even
| ing at { o'clock as a special mark of its
appreciation of the successful admin
istration now going out OF office. The
| meeting will be featured by special
i music.
! The public is invited.
tatious for this meeting were extended
| by Bishop Dougherty Of Buffalo. and 1t
VIII be held under his auspices. Ri.
KEY. sIshop shahan; rector OF the Cath
Ole University, will give the address
at the meeting
TIE meetings Of the convention will
| be held in the Holy Angels School. and
i'at pfonville College. and the general
headquarters will be at the Lafayette
Hotel
Educators from all over the United
States viii be in attendance. and Bishop
shahan. president general OF the Cath
Ole Educational Association. will pre-
side at the meetings.
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Mgr c. +. Thomas. pastor of st. Pat
rlch's Church. will sing the high mass to-
morrow at the dedication of the Sacred
tinlore.
| In st. Aloysius Church the Girls So
dality will receive holy communion to-
! clock mass on week days has been
discontinued until the middle OF Sep
! tenher.
The patronal feast of the church will
be celebrated tomorrow with a solemn
high mass at 10 o'clock. when Rev.
| Paul X. Commit. S. j.. will be celebrant:
Rev. William ]. Brooks. S. j., deacon,
and Charles j. Robinson, S. j.. sub
deacon. The sermon will be preached
by Rev. John D. Mather. S. ].
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Rev. T. G. Smyth. pastor of st. AIMS
Catholic Church. has given the use of
the parish hall to the 9Th Regiment of
Engineers. camped on the campus Of the
| American University. where each Tues
day evening an entertainment Is given
for their amusement.
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! Woman at the White House Gate" is
| to be the topic Of a special sermon lee
ture which Rev. DR.. James Shera Mont
gomery is to deliver in Calvary Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, Columbia road
near 18th street, tomorrow evening at
S o'clock.
There will be special music and free
seats for the public. it being arranged
to open the doors at 1880 o'clock.
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The clergy of ST. Aloysius Church. it is
announced. plan to give a number Of re-
treats shortly. Rev. Paul r. ConnifY,
S. j.. will go to Holy Cross College,
Worcester. Mass: Rev. John H. Mulligan,
S. J.. Convent of the Good Shepherd.
Providence. r. J.; Rev. Edward J. Swee-
ney. St. Joserhs, Greensburg. Pa; Rev.