Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-01
NEW YEAR GREETED
IN MANY CHURCHES
"Watch Night" Services Are
Held by Protestant Congre-
cations Generally.
SPECIAL FEAST DAY TODAY

Protestant congregations generally
throughout the District witnessed the
coming of the New Year while in at
tendance on the watch night services
many of which were featured by spe-
cial sermons and music.
In a number of cases a social hour
interviewed between the regular even
ing service and the later observances'
which began around II o'clock and
lasted until after midnight. Heartfelt
prayers that, before the arrival OF
another year, war and its attendant
desolation shall have disappeared from
the world were uttered in nearly every
sanctuary.
copal feast day, being the anniversary
of the feast of the circumcision. In
Roman Catholic churches it is holy
day of obligation and services were
similar to those on Sunday. In many
of the churches of both denominations
the Christmas music of week ago Is
being repeated.
Protestant churches throughout the
United States are to commemorate the
400th anniversary OF Professionalism this
year. Celebrations are to be held at
varying times in different sections OF
the country. No definite date has yet
been announced for the observance in
Washington.
Cardinal at Services Here.
Following o'clock mass at st.
Paurs Catholic Church yesterday-morn-
ing, at which he officiated. Cardinal
Gibbons conducted a confirmation serv-
ice. and in the afternoon delivered
brief temperance address to the boys,
a number of whom took the pledge. An
informal reception was rendered to the
cardinal by his many friends here, and
in the evening Mgr. Mackin was host
at dinner to the distinguished church
man. Among those in attendance were
Rev. p. c. Gavan of the Church of the
Sacred Heart. Rev. NJ. j. Riordar of
Immaculate Conception Church and
Rev Paul Griffith of st. Augustine's
Church.
Sermons replete with warnings from
the past and with hopeful anticipation
for the future were delivered by pas
tors of Protestant churches yesterday.
For young married couple to estab-
lish home without religion and as
sumo the responsibility of parenthood
without God is like sending out an
ocean liner with neither captain nor
crew. Rev. James Gordon. pastor of the
First Congregational Church, told his
flock last night in sermon on
ness. money and pleasure are the four
principal contributing causes to the
ruin of modern homes. according to the
speaker.
Suggested Text for Year.
The Prophet Isaiah's words Lord. I'M
dertake for me-" is the best possible
text for the coming year, according to
Rev. Charles T. Warner. who delivered
a sermon dealing with the solemnity of
New Year day yesterday at st. Adams
Church.
The past year was described as a year
Of notable achievement toward regenera-
ton and righteousness in the face of al
most world wide war conditions by Rev.
Wallace Radcliffe in New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church yesterday.
Rev. Enoch NJ. Thompson rector Of the
Episcopal Church of the Nativity, and
Mrs. Thompson are to receive In the
parish hall this evening under the au-
spices of the Mems Association Of Ma
tivity. This afternoon from 2 to
members Of the Girls Friendly Society
of Nativity are to receive at the home of
Mrs. ]. ]. Davis.
at st. Marks Episcopal Church today.
Holy communion was celebrated at 1880
a m. by Rev. DR.. c. r. Stetson.
Holy communion was observed at st.
Stephens Church today. Services were
held at 9 am.
High mass was celebrated at st.
Johns Church, Ell Nido. near Falls
Church, Va, today by Rev. Van Ingle-
organist. and the choir was assisted
by Miss Nora Sherier OF Washington.
Union Watch Night Services.
Bloomingdale and lexington churches
united last night in watch night serv-
ices at the Rhode Island Avenue Meth
Humphreys, pastor Of the Rhode Is
land Avenue Church. led in the serv-
ices, while the testimonial readings
were in charge Of Rev. DR.. Hugh T.
Stevenson.
reception to the various congrega-
tions by ministers of these churches Is
to be held this afternoon from 3 to 5
o'clock in the Church of the Advent
The following ministers are to partici-
pate: -..-.--.
Rev. DIR. Charles E. Fultz, Rev. Hugh
T. Stevenson. Rev. Henry E. Brundage.
ID. l. Biakemore. Rev. G. A. Luttrell
and Rev q. 1. Humphrey.
During the week the pastors named
are to preach at 7:45 o'clock in the fol-
lowing churches:
ST Paurs NJ. E. Church South, Rev. 1.
o. Baker. this evening: Lincoln Road
NJ E. Church. Rev. DR.. H. E. Brundage.
tomorrow evening: United Brethren
day; Bethany Baptist Church. Rev. L.
NJ. Mott, Thursday; lexington Presby-
terrain Church. Rev. G. l. Humphrey
Friday.
the year." taken from Chronicles,
formed the text of the special New Year
sermon delivered yesterday morning at
Douglas Memorial NJ. E. Church. 18th
and II streets northeast. by the pastor.
Rev. c. c. Mclean.
ITO have a happy New Year" said