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Evening star., 1917-09-08

self a sufficient excuse for his mis-
deeds Men excuse themselves for mur-
der for adultery. for theft, for treason;
because this habit of Self-eXculpation
vitiates both the intellectual and the
moral qualities.
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Call self-excusing cowardice. and its
grip will soon be broken. IT takes
bravery to be a doer. AS Cardyle says
"A deal of talent is lost to the world
for want of little courage.
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There comes a time when no excuses
are offered Then the voice of self-pltN
is stilled. A new. full sense of justice
takes its place. and the victim knows
that his punishment is right. That is
the day when we all stand before the
Judgment seat of Christ. Wickedness
and unwillingness will then be speech
less And If we could anticipate the
clear light of the day of final adjudlca-
ton we should perceive that self-eX-
cusig is unworthy of us and of our
possibilities.
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The man who is sure that he cahhot
do things is right-but the reason lies
in his character, and not in his powers
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So nigh is grandeur to our dust,
So near is God to man.
When Duty whispers low, Thou must!
The Youth replies. Il can
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physical advantage of a life of faith
and temperance Modern science has
confirmed the results obtained by
Daniel The athlete must be tee
| totaler to win his victories. The rec
| ords of arctic expeditions and the Army
have proven that abstainers from alco-
holic drinks stand the strain OF long
marches the best. Sir Frederic IreVes.
, the distinguished surgeon, tells how IN
| the relief column that moved on Lazy
smith that the first who dropped ou,
were the drinkers. and they dropped
| out as clearly as if they had been Ia
heled with a big letter on their back
| During the present war. as sateg uaro
and to increase the efficiency OF the
Army, Navy and the workers in the
munition factories. advanced legisla
| ton has been adopted by every nation
| engaged in the war, either prohibiting
/ or curtailing the use of alcohollc
| liquors. drink being recognized as
! zoe that must be beaten. Temperance
secures not only an increased efficiency
but the records of the life insurance
\ companies will prove that the tee
totaler outlives the man who uses
| liquor even in a moderate way.
! The four students. who lived upon a
vegetable diet and drank only water
surpas ssed their fellow students in thelr
mental development God gave them
knowledge and skill in all learning
and wisdom.
This temperance method of living en-
abled them to apply themselves better
and to concentrate their thought on
their lesson
! The positions opened to Daniel and
his companions at the close of their
| college days proved that 'godliness Is
profitable for all things having the
| promise of the life that now is and
which is to come" The best places in
| life are closed against the man who
| drinks because he cannot be depended
upon The superiority of the four He
| brew students gave them pre-eminence
| in the affairs of the Babylonian king
| dom. The high honors that came
to them resulted from their fidelity to
| God which brought them into close fell
! lowship with Jehovah. They learned. as
| a result of their testing. the meaning
, of the words, blessed is the man that
endureth temptation; for when he hath
been approved he shall receive the
crown of life which the Lord promised
| them that .yTe Him" The success OF
| the four students demonstrated the
value of fidelity to principle. for their
advancement was due to the fact that
Daniel purposed in his heart that he
would not defile himself with the king S
dainties, nor with the wine which he
] drank
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PULPIT AND PEW.

lege Monday. Rev. H. Racette. O. NJ
l.. of Lowell Mass has been assigned
as professor of philosophy at the col
lege, and Rev. W. Plaisance, o. NJ. l..
has been appointed TO plattsburg, \. Y.
5s sS 4 Sc
Al the Lincolp Park open air Y. NJ.
c. A. community service tomorrow at
pm. Rev. J. =. Hand, pastor of the
Trinity NJ. Z Church. win speak.
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II. 7. Councillor will occupy the pulpit
again tomorrow morning ~ Wander
werken. Va.
Dr. .. G. Mclean. pastor o5 Douglas
Memorial NJ. L. Church northeast, VIII
occupy his pulpit tomorrow morning at
II O'Clock. preaching on "rortakers of
Christ"
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In St. Aoysius church the senior
sodality Will receive holy communion
tomorrow at the O'Clock mass.
Gonzaga College. Gonzaga School and
No;re Dame Academy viii open Monday.
4 request has been made by Rev
Paul L. Commit. S. J., that the mem :
bers Of ST. Aloysius parish who have
entered either the Army or Navy. as d
volunteer or by draft. leave their names
at the rectory. in order that the list
may be published in the October num-
ber of the church bulletin.
In ST. Martins Church the Holy Name
Society will receive hoiv communion
at the I o'clock mass when Rev E,u-
gene Hannah win ofi~jate A~nn"nca-
ment is made that there will be no
business meeting Of the society until
further notice.
Tentative plans have been made for
the opening of the parochial school,
which is to he enlarged this year The
g"ad"s VIII be from one To seven in-
elusive. and under the charge of six
Sisters of N"tre Dame from, Trinity
College.
The immaculate Conception School
will open Monday with a mass at $50
"A m. when Rev. NJ. j. Riordan will de-
liver the sermon.
In Nativity Catholic church the Holy
Name Society Will receive holy com
munion at the ! o'clock mass tomorrow.
Rev. G. O. Rosenstee, of st Johns
church. Forest Glen, Md, will take
charge of the parish during the alb
sence of Rev. f.. y. Bischon, who Will
make the retreat ~ ST. Marys Semi
nary, Baltimore.
The Colum bia Heights Christie n
Church, meeting in the old post office
building on Park road west of 14th
street, will celebrate tomorrow the
first anniversary of it's pastor. Rev
Edward B. Ragby. The congregation
eighteen months of its history When
Rev. Mr.. Bagby came here from Bal
timore last september he found band
of sixtythree members. During the
year there have been 16S added to the
; church membership, which now num-
oers 23!. The congregation hopes by
its second anniversary 10 he IN it,
house of worship which is to be nuil'
upon a lot on Park road west Of it,
present meeting place. The anniver-
Evening star., 1917-09-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR HOUR.

sons for not doing things than for
doing them.
- Il Ss X
Moses was offered a great opportunity
by God. His was the chance to deliver
his people from their Egyptian bond
age But he shrank from the commits
sion. God had TO work miracles with
him before he ceased to be Yes
bur type of man.
IN Il Ss u
Great doers are never self-eXcusers.
They are too busy accomplishing things
to waste time in explaining why they
have never done other things.
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Butts" buttress nothing.
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No habit cuts into character more
insidiously than this one of making
excuses for ones self. 1t is a child
of self-pity. which is the most malis-
nant disease that affiicts the soul of
man. Everybody can give some ex-
cuse for not doing what he has not
the courage to do. Ability 10 frame eX-
cuses is no mark of intellectual ability;
the youngest child is skilled at ii.
Every whimpering. whining, covering
weakling that falls into the hands of
justice can present what seems to him
Evening star., 1917-09-08
BRITISH GIRLS WRITE
Of LIFE At THE FRONT
Members of Women's Auxiliary
Corps Tell of Their Daily Routine
and Housing Conditions.
CORRESPONDENCE OF the Associated Press.

CORES snontlenr" OF the AS>nria ted Press.
HEADQUARTERS OF WOMEN 5
AUXILIARY CORPS, BEHIND BRIT
lSH LINES IN FRANCE. August lG.-
Wonen's labor as part of the British
army in France has now passed through
its trial stage and won the approval of
the army authorities.
In response to a question. How do
the Young women themselves like ac-
tive service the cenSors al women :
headquarters have permitted the Asso-
ciated Press correspondent to take en-
tracts from number of homeward- =
bound letters written by women now
serving in France.
One girl writes to her brother: wv e
are hilleted in empty villages and
everything is done for our comfort.
Army blankets and no sheets seemed Il
little peculiar at first, but all idea of
sheets has now vanished from our
minds and we are developing affeC-
tion for these warm army blankets as
a covering. The restrictions are not at
all form .dable: in fact, we are allowed
more liberty than | personally expect
ed. which is saying a great deal. Army
rations may be a little rougher than
the food we have been used to. but the
quality and quantity is good. and hun
ger is the best of sauces. The work is
interesting"
Evening star., 1917-09-08
Have Bathing Parade Daily.

We are telegraph operators on night
duty. We have a bathing parade at
$50 every morning. 1t sounds like a
summer holiday. but ii is not all pleas
ure. and my advice to girls who think
of coming over here is. Don't come out
expecting a picnic, because you won't
get it. Whenever feel inclined to
erumble at certain things we think OF
the men in the trenches, and we feel
that our grievances sink into insie-
nificance by the side of the sacrifices
they ma king.
a ".rl recently arrived writes: Our
draft through some mistake had rather
a sorry time on arrival. nothing having
been prepared for Us. We had to put up
at a hotel that had not been opened :
for four wears, and the first day was
spent securing the place from top 10
bottom. To hear the girls talk, one.
would thing it was huge joke, and
the way in which they made the best
of the situation was splendid" .asga
A woman sent TO a base camp where
a complete staff of man workers was
displaced writes: We were afraid ws.-
would be unpopular with the men on
account of turning them out of their,
Jobs. but nothing of the kind. They
are very glad to US and gave us a.
cheerful welcome. They had indeerf-
provided every luxury you can con-
ceive. They had put flowers in our--
mess and recreation rooms and every
thing was Spotlessly clean. We feel
almost swindled. inasmuch as we were
definitely promised hardships, but so--
TAR have been able to discover none"
Evening star., 1917-09-08
"CIAO." ITALIANS GREETING.
It Is Pronounced Chow" and 1t
Means How"
.rresrondence Of lnc A.sociated Pros.

Correspondence. of ihc Associated Press.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ITALIAN
ARMY, August 2O.-.'When your soldiers
salute each other they say How. just
like the American Indians. said Mai.
Boiling of the American military mission
to Gen. Cadorna. during his recent visit
to this front.
1T does sound like your English How. -
, explained Gea Cadorna, but what they
really use is n word pronounced Chow.
though spelled 'Ciao.' II might be mis-
taken for Chinese, but it's really an old
Piedmontese mountain salUtation.
Since the war this word pronounced
Chow" has become the most popular in
the Italian language. One of its pecu
iarities is that ii is never used by women.
II is chiefly used by the soldiers as they
pass one another along the front. one OF
the sights of the front is to hear the eX-
clama.ion used by Two comrades of Alpine
regiments who have not met for a long
time. The Chow leaps from their very
hearts, and then they fall to kissing each
other on the cheeks and slapping each
other on the shoulders until the very hills
seem to resound with the force of their
friendly blows.
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Il call. That gives US delightfully

roll call. That gives US a delightfully.
long evening
The free time is well employed. a )
one girl writes: We went out on Sup-
day and tried our French. which to our
great surprise was understood by the
French W oman. We are now studying
hard at it. and are also getting up n
shorthand speed class. The army is de-
Veloping already
\ girl working in a coast villa es-
writes: We are in the midst of beau
tiful scenery and the most glorious
stretch of sea. With such advantages
we feel we are absolutely in clover. be-
cause We had expected lot of hard
ships, and instead we have only incon-
veniencc. our life in billets, being
army. is uf course very crude. and we
nave dispensed with such luNurles as
tahleClothS. but we have delicious white
bread and white sugar. Wet get a lot
of bully beef. ami ! haven't Vet risked
nv teeth ON the army biscuits.
Evening star., 1917-09-08
Seven Sentence Sermons.

There are no bad herbs or bad men
there are only bad cultivators.-Hugo.
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Absorption in trif1es, attention only
to the meaner aspects of life. is kill
ing more faith than is killed by ag-
gressive unbelief. George Adam
Smith.
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For the treasure freely given
Is the treasure that We hoard.
Since the angels keep in heaven
What the angels lent unto the Lord
j. G. SAKE.
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| am old and have had many troubles
but most of them never happened
Anon.
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Fearless minds climb soonest into
crow owns.-Shakespeare.
As - Ss -
1t is not growing like a tree
In bulk doth make men better be:
In small proportions we just beauties
see
And in short measures life may per-
feet be.
Ben Jonson.
as IS Il -
Sad will he the day for any man when
he becomes absolutely contented with
the life he is living. with the thoughts
he is thinking and deeds he is doing
when there is not forever beating at
the door of his soul some great desire
to do something larger which he knows
he was meant and made to do because
he is = child of God-Phillips Brooks.
Evening star., 1917-09-08

special musical program Will be rem
dered during the service.
Sister Madeline was born in Paris.
France and there, in an atmosphere of
piety and culture, she received her
early education. From France she
went to Belgium and entered the
mother house of the Sisters of Notre
Dame at Namur and on September 10.
1867, she pronounced her vows and be-
came member of one of the great
teaching orders in the Catholic Church.
Since that time fifty years have pass
ed, in which Sister Madeline has been
constantly employed in teaching IN the
various schools OF the order Her first
assignment was at the convent at Clap
ham. a suburb of London, where she
labored several years. numbering
among her pupils many of the daugh-
ters of the nobility of Europe.
Later she came to America and was IN
charge of the French department at the
Convent of Notre Dame, West Rltten-
house Square. Philadelphia. where she
remained until the founding of Trinity
Evening star., 1917-09-08

An event of unusual interest will be
celebrated at Trinity College on Mon
day. when the golden Jubilee of Sister
Madeline. member of the faculty and
head of the French department of the
college. will be celebrated.
The observance will open with a SOL
emn high mass. celebrated in the col
lege chapel. and will be attended by the
clergy of the Catholic University and
the members of the community.
The ceiebrant of the mass will be Rev
Francis i. Lyons, c. s. p, of the Col
1ege of st. Paul the Apostle. who will
also make the address. Two members
OF the Paulist community will act as
deacon and subdeacon.
The chapel will be decorated with
golden chrysa themums and the altar
lighted by numbers of candles a
Evening star., 1917-09-08
|THE RELIGIOUS WORLD
GOLDEN JUBILEE OF SISTER MADELINE WILL OCCUR
AT TRINITY COLLEGE, AT BROOKLAND, ON MONDAY

College, in 1900. when she came TO
Washington as member of the first
band to open the institution and heao
the department in French
An unusually gifted and brilliant
scholar in the deep. sure. thorough
sense of the old school. she has in these
many years that have passed. 1t mas
been pointed out. helped to mold the
minds and morals of many prominent
women in this country and abroad.
The years have but touched her
gently. and she is still full of snthusi-
asm and yigor the two characteristics
that have marked her work and reveal
ed that great force of her uplifting in
fiuence.
Only two members of her band are
still living one is stationed in Gin
cinnati and the other is at the mother
house in Namur. Belgium.
The celebration of the day will close
with solemn benediction of the blessed
sacrament in the chapel of the college
in the evening.
Evening star., 1917-09-08
Embargo on Perishatle Goods.

KANSAS CITY. September S.-An en-
barge on all shipments of ii perishable
nature was ordered late last nighe by
in Kansas City. Officials said that IT."
order was caused through fear of "A
general strike resulting from the walk
out of fifty teamsters, clerks and freight
handlers of the Adams Express Co. yes
ferd;:y,
Evening star., 1917-09-08
Topic;
ARE YoU a "Y ES-BtT
Exodus, i.l-lt.
BY WILLIAM Y. ELLIS.

have just returned to my type
writer from a conversation with a
man eminent in the affairs of China
for I am writing in Peking. The ma
tjonal capital is in chaos. Petty poll
tics and cowardice threaten not only
the disruption of the nation. but also
the life and property of the city. one
clear way out lies open. il the man
most concerned will take it. When
put the plan up to him he said. Yes
but" Rightly interpreted, in this case
the but" is sheer personal cowardice-
His weakness will shame his children S
children. and he himself is missing the
opportunity Of lifetime. but he is a
seIf-excuser. one of the host of people
who are more skilled i'll finding rea-
Evening star., 1917-09-08

Coiored Baptist Church is to be observ-
ed for the next TWO weeks at special
services beginning there tomorrow.
Rev. William j. Howard is the past or
and is now conducting a campaign for
the raising of S2.o00. to make certain
repairs on the editice. which. it is stat
ed are needed at this time.
At the service tomorrow at II o'clock
Pastor Howard Will preach on History
and Prophecy of zion" The afternoon
sermon, at ) oclock. i'll be by Rev H.
j. Calls. while in the evening Rev. u.
+. Rivers viii be the preacher OF the
occasion.
Evening star., 1917-09-08
Girl Tells of Daily Routine.

Here is a girls account of her daily
routine: We have breakfast at .:30
and parade at S:15. We march down to
the Offices and commence work at 9.
We leave again at /: AS and finish at )
for the day. We are the nearest camp
to the line. and the work at this base
is therefore very important We are
free to so out from until o'clock
Evening star., 1917-09-08

Church of the Covenant fsan rs1n ( s's. 4.
NJ Pleasant cars Get of at street.
John CARRrriIERS. -. Assistant Minister
CHARLES TEvIs: Minister at Peck Chapel
assistant: Albert Brookhouse. special field
asst: Miss Dorothy Copenhaver director
Young women's work; Miss Carolyn Smith,
asst: Miss May Rgelow. secretary of vista
tion and survey: Mrs. Coats. young women's
secretary: Miss Elizabeth Johnston. musical
daily a-!: William Collier. sexton.
SATURDAY. SEPT. sth-At the church. S-10
p.m-Reception for in uniform 18th
and 3rd Field Artillery especially invited.
Saturday. Sept. Sth-At 5:30-Picnic supper for
girls. at Mrs. Walter Clephane's lawn. Conn.
Chevy Chase to District line. Two blocks
beyond is house. Any Young woman who reads
the notice and cares to come is heartily invit-
ed TO do 50. with no further formality.
SUNDAY-Young mems class. 1918.
MORNING SERVICE. II. Sermon by DR. Wood.
men. At 1; 2:30. Fort Myer men meet guests
church.
6I5-7 :4a-'.AT HOME to all young people
Tea supper. music. acduaintanceship. 145-s.
musical service. Soloisrs: Miss Flora Briggs.
Mr.. Herman Rakemann and Mr.. Richard Lorle-
dress by DR.. Wood. The France the Soldiers
Will Find. "
WEEK pAYS-Tues.. pm. at chnrch-Choral
club for young women: Wed. knitting Club
Thursday. church prayer service. pm. at
church: So. social half hour; Friday. Red
at church.
Saturday, Sept. 1I-At the church. $40 pm
Regular reception for men in the Navy, Chap
lain Rouudtree in charge.
Evening star., 1917-09-08

BENEFITS OF TOTAL ABST1-
NENCE.
-Daniel 1.1-3l.
Golden Text: "Daniel purposed
In his heart that he would not
defile himself with the kings
dainties. nor with the wine which
he drank."-Daniel, is.
Evening star., 1917-09-08
ASSOCIATED BIBLE STUDENTS
Associated Bible Students.

Meet in Old Masonic Temple. corner 9th and
+ sts. pm. lecture by W. T. Hooper
80 pm. Bible study. Seats free. All wei
Evening star., 1917-09-08

SPIgITUALISTs.
THE FIRST SPIRIrrALIST CHURCH
"EXPERIENCE" -, T.,
Lecture lr the Tastor. Alfred II. Terry. SUM-
day. pm. followed by spirit messages. &c
fythiau Temple. l0l. 9Th II. nv second
floor. All Welcome.
MRS. HENkLE HOLDS MEEriNGS SUNDAY.
Wcdue- -day and Friday evenings at o'clock.
II Ith st. 50. Everybody gets Il reading.
Advice. 10 : daily. Phone Line .0is. -.
AT FLlNN'S HALL. sth d X SITS. NV. SUM-
day pm. Rev. G. iyaI Artlan, noted me-
dun. viii u.ruoustrate Immortality. Give spirit
messages from your loved ones Also answer
ru.stion. Hear him. You viii make no mis- ake.s
Evening star., 1917-09-08
Central Union Mission

O22 Louisiana Ave. MY.
JOHN s BENNETT SUIT.
SERVICES DAILY AT 1:41 PM.
SUNDAYS. . An. AND 10 PM
SUNDAY SEPT. 9Th. GOSPEL. WAGON
SERVICE AT 9TH AND { SITS. y. T.. At { 30
rM. REV. 6. ". GOODWIN. SPEAKER.
AND At go. AT 1rh AND la. AVE. NV.
REV WM. HARRIS. SPEAKER.
FLOYD +. HOLLAND At '.i1. IN Ills
FAKGN ELL ADDRESS
EVERYBODY WELCOME.
Evening star., 1917-09-08

Rev. DR.. Charles f. Fultz. pastor OF
the Memorial United Brethren Church
has returned from his vacation spent il
Atlantic City and will occupy his pulpit
tomorrow.
Evening star., 1917-09-08

At the quarterly temperance meetin;
of Foundry Methodist Episcopal Churcl
tomorrow morning Representative Addi
son T. Smith of Idaho will deliver tn
address of the occasion.
Evening star., 1917-09-08
RESCUE MISSION.
GOSPEL Mission.

Gospel Mission,
eli JOHN MARSHALL PLACE NV
HERBERT W. KLINE. SUPT
SUNDAY. Pm.
MISSION HALL MRS. II. +. MONROE.
SPEAKER.
GOSPEL TENT. sth AND SITS. NV: MRS
BERTHA r. RYRNE. SPEAKER
TONIGHT. x Pm
MISSION HALL: wM. II. BLACkFoRD.
LEADER.
GosPEL TENT. kENiLwoRTH. Y. r. 50
tIETI.
oPEN-AlR MEETING: a.. AND & Sis
S.W.. UNDER DIRECTION OF SUPr
KLINE
Evening star., 1917-09-08
UNITARIAN.

All Souls Church eSn eSRTEE 7 srs' ,4'A
ULYSSES C. r. PIERCE. u. d.. Minister
During September this congregation wor-
ships with Church Of Our Father. UniyersaIist
Evening star., 1917-09-08
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The retreat for the students of the
College of st. Paul the Apostle. at the
Catholic University. will be open next
Saturday. and continue for eight days.
1t will be conducted by Rev. Robert
A Skinner, {. s. p. superior of the
college. Studies will be resumed Mon
- har
Evening star., 1917-09-08

sary is to be celebrated tomorrow, with
special sermons by the pastor. extra
musical numbers and decorations.
Ne se Sc s&
Repairs on the Fifth Baptist Church
have progressed sufficiently for the con-
sregation to worship in the main audi
torium tomorrow. There will be specia
music by the large chorus choir under
the direction of William J. Palmer
Evening star., 1917-09-08

..THEuSorIIY AND THE CHURCHES LEt'-
ture by Miiard F. Hudson. at Thcosorhcsl
Hall. 1916 II -. NV. Sunday Sept y. AT >
y. m Opening of regular lecture season Pub
lie cordially invited. Glasses fer the study
of 1iIeo-oiiy now being formed. Library open
dailv except Sunday. } to ) pm. Visitors
welcome.
Evening star., 1917-09-08

Foundry Epworth League viii re
sumo its sunday evening devotional
services ton'rrow evening at fl5
O'Clock This op ming service will he
styled a "Christian patriotic rally serv-
ice" and will be characterized by in
spring songs and spicy addresses ap-
propriatc to the occasion. The special
musical numbers viii be duet by Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence +. Lewis and a So
rrano solo by Miss Hazel Huntingdon
Of New York city. one of the out
standing features of these devotional
services is the large chorus choir. with
orchestra accompaniment.
Foundry League enters upon its fail
ictivities with renewed interest and
enthusiasm. directed by a wide awake
"a binet and supported by large num-
Der of young peoDl=. Realizing the sit
uation in Washington at this time. it
proposes to develop an interesting and
tttractive social and spiritual atmos
here that will anpeal to the new ele-
eat of young life that has recently
'o"'e to the city and to the soldiers
in lamp.
The officers for the ensuing year are:
Evening star., 1917-09-08

Woeter., II STREET BETWEEN 18th
w - and 10th northwest.
Rev. J. HARVEY DUNHAM Pastor.
he pastor has returned from his vacation
and will preach at morning and evening serv-
ice