The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-12-31

Music In pipe organ and piano, has
been organist OF Pinkney Memorial
Church for the past two years and
has won her way into the hearts not
only Of the choir but also of the con-
gregation by her splendid work. Her
handling of the pipe organ has rapidly
won her prominent place among the
organists OF the Diocese of Wash
| ington. --s
Rt. Rev. Alfred Harding, Bishop OF
Washington, will visit the Church of
the Advent at the IL o'clock service
I tomorrow, where he will preach, con-
firm a class, and conduct Holy Com
munion.
On Thursday night. January 8,
under the auspices of the mems club
OF st. Stephens Church, Madam Ethel
Hugh will give lecture recital on
songs and folklore of Switzerland in
the Parish House of the church.
Mt. Harmon Lodge Of Masons will
attend Pinkney Memorial Church Hy-
attsville, in body tomorrow night
at 7:45 o'clock. The rector of the
parish. the Rev. Charles E. McAllis-
ter, Will preach and the music will
be furnished by the combined senior
and junior choirs. From 7:45 until
s:l5 z. M, the junior choir O. girls
will render program of Christmas
carols which will not only include
the traditional English carols sung
every Christmas, but also several
compositions of William Harrison
Moore. the choir director.
AT S:15 the senior choir will sing
special program including some
Christmas music. The Rev. Mr.. Nc.
Allister is the Chaplain of Mt. Har-
mon Lodge. The service will be held
to observe st. John, the Evangelist's
Day.
The church school of Pinkney Me-
mortal Church. Hyattsville, held its
annual Christmas frolic on Wednes-
day night in the parish house. Santa
Claus was there and the youngsters
had happy time. Waldo Burnside.
superintendent Of the school, was in
charge, assisted by J. J. T. Graham.
the secretary; III. w. Dorsey, Sherman
James and others Of the teachers.
The only Inconvenience about the
affair was that the school has in
creased so in numbers and attendance
that there is scarcely room in the
church and parish house combined to
house it comfortably. Within three
years the enrolment has increased
from about 100 to over 269 and the
average attendance has been running
in the neighborhood Of 200. Great
credit Is due Mr.. Burnside and his
assistants for their work as this
school is only one Of six in this
suburban community.
A special service for men will be
held tomorrow evening at o'clock at
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church.
The pastor, the Rev. DR.. Earle VIII
fey, will preach on Profit and Loss"
The male quartet composed Of Messrs.
w, z. Braithwaite, p. G. Ledig, w. s..
Haynie and b. A. Linebeck, who sang
at the Disciples international conven-
ton at Winona Lake, Ind, will render
several numbers. At the morning
services DIR. Whitley will preach on
the subject, Divine Resources"
A church social and watch night
service will be held this evening at
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church
at which a large part Of the men,
bership of the church is expected to
be present. Beginning at $3.50 pro-
gram will be rendered which will in
clude readings from James Whitcomb
Riley by DR.. Shelby J. Riley, a cousin
of the poet Hawaiian music by the
Misses Mcdowell; reading by Miss
Coda Reese; vocal solo by Miss
Katherine Whitley; piano solo by Mrs.
Raymond Kidd, and stories of China
by Mr.. Clarence j. Spiker. The pro-
gram will be followed by games and
refreshments. The Rev. DR.. Earle
Whitley will conduct a devotional
service beginning at 11:45. The presi-
dent of the Christian Endeavor So
chairman of the social committee.
Miss Estella Griscom, will have
charge Of the evening program.
=, A reception to Mr.. Clarence j. Spik-
er, vice CONSUL at Shanghai, China,
was given at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church on Tuesday even
ing last by the Young Peoples So
ciety of Christian Endeavor Of that
church, of which society Mr.. Spiker
was formerly president. Among the
guests were Mrs. T. ]. Spiker, Mrs.
John L. Kuhn Of New York, Mrs. w.
e. Woodward. Of Hartford, Conn.,,
Mrs. f. A. Schneider. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Fl. Saum. The Rev. Earle
Whitley introduced Mr.. Spiker who
related briefly some of his ex-
periences during six years in the
orient. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E. Braith-
waite rendered solos. The Sunday
school house was appropriately decor
! ated for the occasion and refresh
mlnts were served. The committee
of arrangements consisted of Miss
Louise Moddlemor, Mrs. J. M. Pick
ems. Mrs. A. l.. Williams and Mr.. Alton
G.. Grinnell. .
"A Happy New Year" will be the
subject of the Sunday morning SER
mon by Rev. George A. Miller at the
Ninth Street Christian Church. On
Sunday night he will speak on Where
Did Judas Co." Special music at both
services, by the large chorus choir.
A lecture on Christian Science: It's
Reasonable Annual ~ will ha daliuarad