The Washington herald., 1920-12-04
Congregation Of Chapel Of
Trans6guration Doubled
Under Leadership Of the
Rev. John J. Queally.

In keeping with the beauty OF
Washington's suburbs are the
beauty and coziness of the Chapel
Of the TRANSPORTATION. a fitting
house of worship for the Episco-
palians of Piney Branch. Built but
six years ago in what was the least
populous of the. Capitals many
outer-gardens. it has become the
seat of religious, social and physical
activities of that district.
From this little house of God.
settled peacefully and almost en-
shrouded with the pines of the
Northlands, there radiates a spirit
OF good fellowship which permeates
the farthest corner of the Rock
Creek parish.
The structure is a true model of
the Gothic type. II has been said
by students of architecture to be
the most perfect building of its
type in this city.
Rector Awakens Interest.
But the edifce.. however lovable
in its every outlook. IL the least
Of importance in that part OF the
suburbs life. With the coming OF
the present vicar. the Rev. John ].
Queally. a series of happenings
stirred the parish and awakened
fervor and interest Of parishioners
Vicar Queally began by organic
ing the young people Of the con-
gregation. When the young under
stand and are made to believe the
church is the real preparatory
school for a useful life. and by II
are given assistance towards the
contamination of their purpose in
this world. then there comes the
millennium. he says.
An athlete of high caliber in his
youth. Rev. Queally now recognizes
the cooperation to be realized by
the formation of societies Yor this
purpose within his fold. The frst
association of this kind organized In
the parish was the Transformation
Athletic Club. now finishing the
first year Of it's existence. Almost
every member Of the church be-
tween the ages Of 1s and - has
become q member. This modern and
progressive idea has banded the
heart Of the CONGREGATION into a
clean. fun-1oving body. who. bv his
excellent leadership and earnest in
struction have been made to realize
that the labors Of the world are
guided and encouraged by the hand
ot the Divine. In this association
the favorite snort Is tennis. but
swimming. tennis. golf end dancing.
all under the tutelare Of competent
Instructors. appointed and guided
by the vicar. play an important
part.
Discussions Aid Community.
of church work. and one most dear
to the clergyman. is the series OF
talks and discussions which help
occupy the winter evenings and at
the same time help the youth TO
Rrasp the difficulties of the business
world. At these discourses, one
each week. men prominent and
successful in their line Of endeavor,
meet the young people who have
heen formed into the "Colleeians'
Club" address them and then an
sver anv questions.
TRANSPORTATION Chanel has been
noted for the excellence of its
choirs. It's choral clubs have taken
part In many municipal gatherings.
as they also have in the several
plays. dramatic. burlesque and re-
ligious. which. too. are numbered
among the doings OF the parish
The senior choir has among its
number some Of the best vocalists
of the locality. and the junior body
Is growing fast In reputation and
excellence. Congregational singing
Is an added part to'the musical cur
riculum.
ConEregntion Has Doubled.
The appreciation of the Rev.
oueally as a real leader of men, an
instructor of children, a coach for
the athletically inclined of their up
per teens and early twenties, and a,
sneaker of merit, with the faculty
OF organization. has been made evil
dent by the unusual growth of the
attendance. Within the last few