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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Mrs. Ruth B. Owen Heads
Gard PARTY Patronesses

Mrs. Rosa Mulcare and Mrs. Wallace
Streater announce that Mrs, Ruth
Bryan owen. Representative from the
State of Florida, heads the distinguished
list of patroneSses for the benefit card
party to be given by Esther Chapter,
No. 5, Order of the Eastern Star, April
g In the large ballroom of the willard
Hotel, from to o'clock.
Other prominent patroneSses are Rep
resentative Ruth Hanna Mccormick,
Mrs. Julius Young Talmadge. Mrs. John
Sippel, Mrs. David d. Caldwell, Mrs.
Robinson Downey, Miss Mabel Board
man, Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry, Mrs.
Merlin Hull, Mrs, Howard l.. Hodgkins,
rome Lightfoot, Mrs. josiah Van Ors-
del, MRS. Maldtee Roach Spengler, Dr.
Jane Scherzer. Mrs. Alfred Pembroke
Thorn. Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood
Mrs. Frank Morrison, Mrs. Frederick
Yates, Mrs. Corbin Thompson, Mrs
Pearl Watt Glib, Mrs. Minnie Keyes,
Mrs. Edgar B. Merritt, Mrs. Mary E.
Fletcher, Mrs. Frederick F. r. Johnson,
Mrs. Joseph H. Milans, Mrs. F. Frank
Kimmell, Mrs E. f. Stephenson, Mrs.
j. Frank Campbell, Mrs. Edwin A.
Mess. Mrs. Gertrude Beschoff. Mrs.
Robert j. Bates. Mrs. d. C. Bradley.
Mrs. William Cole, Mrs. Henry Jordan
Clay. Mrs. John ,Duvall, Mrs. William
Durham, Mrs. Llewellyn 8, Davis, Mrs
George w. Evans, Mrs. Lulu Wood
Francis, Mrs. Louis j. Fosse, Mrs.
Charles E. Ferguson, Mrs. Irwin Hol-
matron from Hyattsville, Md; Mrs Will
liam F. Guide, Mrs. Charles G. Gallo
way, Mrs. Anne e. Howell. Mrs. Anton
Heitmuller, Mrs. Ernest Huyett, Mrs.
James Harrington. Mrs. William Hum
phrcy Miss Mae Helm, Mrs. Elma Jen-
kins. Mrs. Milton Johnson, Mrs. Tracy
Jeffords, Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Mrs
George B. King. Mrs. Earl Klein, Miss
Marion King Mrs. Charles King, Mrs.
Henry Choate Lombard. Mrs. Mary
Idnden. Mrs. William Morrison, Miss
Ellen Meyers. Mrs. Hannah Monroe,
Miss E. Maude Orebough, Mrs. Charles
Paxson. Mrs. Albin Pearson, Mrs. John
G. Proctor. Mrs. William S, Parks. Mrs.
Peter W. Pritchett. Mrs. Eugene e. Pur-
DIV. Mrs. Albert l.. Rheinstrom, Mrs.
William Rippard. Mrs. Charles Perley
Smith. Mrs. James d. Skinner. Mrs.
Harry l., TAYLOR Mrs, Vina Opdycke,
Mrs. Redwood Vandegrift, Mrs. N. B.
Goodloe E. Yancey
The table reservation committee is
composed of Mrs. George Roscoe Davis,
Mrs. P. W. Gibbon. Mrs. James A. West,
Mrs. Chester c. Guy. Mrs. Charles E.
Baldwin. Mrs Daniel p Bush. Mrs E. D.
Stocking and Mrs. Arthur Fessenden.
chairman. Mrs. Harold Neff has charge
of the prizes, there being desirable
prize for each table. Mrs. Stanley Rid
ings is in charge of the candy. Addi-
tional tickets may be secured from Mrs
Charles M. Jones, Mrs. j. Harry Phil
eral chairman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Young Ladies Listed to Aid
Hunt Ball and Breakfast

The following young ladies who are
serving on the box committee for the
hunt ball and breakfast at the May
flower on May II, in compliment to the
Washington Horse Show. one of the
smartest events of the Spring season.
include: Miss Marion Jardine, Miss
Celeste Crosby, Miss Elizabeth Jack
son, Miss Hester Anne LeFevre. Miss
Dorothea Lane, Miss Florence Wetherill,
Miss Adelaide Henry, Miss Mary Caro-
Ign Henry, Miss Francesca McKenney.
Miss Peggy Tyner, Miss Rebecca David
son. Miss Peggy Burch, Miss Vera
Bloom. Miss Evelyn Gordon. Miss
Frances Virginia Waggaman. Miss En-
gracia Freyer, Miss Helen Walker. Miss
Louvie Moore, Miss Nancy Hamilton.
Miss Exolonia Hamilton, Miss Elizabeth
Noting, Miss Frances Saul. Miss Kath-
crime Snyder and Miss Sophie Snyder,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24

knowledge as to estates and title deeds,
he served Pennsylvania on the vexed
question of settling boundaries on con-
tiguous States. Rittenhouse Square was
named in his honor about 1926, be-
lated compliment. since he had died in
1916, and on the corners and along
the streets facing the square arose
those beautiful mansions which were
the pride of the Quaker City. Few now
living can recall the old Rittenhouse
mansion of which his grandson, the
late Judge William WAGNER Porter,
was the last resident and which he
sold many years ago to q club. But
even the clubs are being forced away
this section Is so valuable that a club
can sell it's holdings and economically
purchase larger areas In quieter
and more congenial location. The last
great house on Rittenhouse Square went
down In the last months of the past
year, to make room for a towering
apartment house, which will fit into the
skyline as 1t Is seen since the Edward
T. Stotesbury mansion gave way to
the Penn Athletic Club and the lovely
old Tudor house, where social history
was made In the lifetime of George W.
Drexel, became the Curtis Institute of
Music.
Mr.. Quincy E. Newlin, q popular
bachelor of Los Angeles and noted
globe trotter, gave devoted service to
his eountrymen in France when he as
sumed charge of an opera company
and In travelling about giving entertain
ments for the soldiers in addition to
maintaining good company in Paris.
Mr.. Newlin has studied opera produc-
ing from every angle and has written
unanimously on the theme. When he
returned to his home city in the late
Winter, he found that he had been
elected president OF the Grand Opera
Co., which the metropolis Of Southern
California proposes to add to its list
of attractions. Regarding this as a civic
duty, Mr.. Newlin has become one of
the most energetic and original direct
ors on the list and his direction is re-
cording one triumph after another. He
is the only son of the lawyer, Thomas
E. Newlin, last year elected president
of the American Bar Association, and
he was intended to pursue his fathers
profession. But he u among the nu-
mercus examples Of divine song obsess-
ing the sons of distinguished men and
Turing them away from the paternal
professions, the sons of Mr., otto H.
Kahn and Of Mr.. Paul Warburg. who
have also turned to music, being con-
spicuous pointers in this direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24

The camera was invented by Glow
ami Battista della Porta in the six
tenth century.
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Woman S Army-Navy Unit
Announces Rummage Sale

Under the auspices of the Woman's
Army and Navy League, the annual
thrift or rummage sale will take place
as usual, commencing April 10 and con-
tinuing through April Is.
Mrs. Alfred e. Bradley Is again TAX
ing a leading part in this sale, with
Mrs. Henry T. Allen, chairman, and
Mrs. E. st. John Greble, vice chairman
of the finance committee of this, the
oldest benevolent society of its kind in
the country. it's birth antedating the
Civil War, and its object being to care
for, the welfare of the enlisted personnel
of our naval and military services.
The greatest activity at present of the
league is the maintenance OF the
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Club at
the intersection Of Massachusetts ave-
nue.. Tenth and l. streets northwest,
which is a veritable home for service
men passing through the city. The
success of the club is owing greatly to
the untiring activities of Mrs. George
McIver. its manager, and her efficient
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Mrs. Tuck Has Guests
At Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. Albion Wilkins Tuck entertained
in her apartment at the Park Lane
Hotel Friday, at the second of the series
of bridge Iuncheons she will give dur
ing the Spring. The company included
Mrs. Samuel Burleigh Milton, Mrs.
Charles E. Quigley, Mrs Daisy Seymore
Fronheiser, Mrs. E. Madison Hall. Mrs.
Eli Rubin, Mile. Paulette Parent, Mrs.
Josephus c. Trimble and Mrs. Gordon
Asher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Navy Graduates Unite
At Dinner Last Evening

The Association of Graduates of the
United States Naval Academy held a
dinner In the large ballroom of the
Willard last evening which was attended
by members of all graduating classes
of the Naval Academy from that of
1859 up to the last one.
Rear Admiral w. W. Kimball. retired,
the president of the association. was
POSTMASTER and Senator George H.
Moses of New Hampshire was the only
speaker. Among the guests at the head
table were Rear Admiral e. H. Scho-
field. Rear Admiral Paine, Capt. Stay
ton, retired, and Capt. Adolphus Station.
There were about 60 present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Canadian Club to Dine
On Sixth Anniversary

The Canadian Club of Washington
will celebrate its sixth anniversary by
giving a banquet at the Mayfower
Hotel, Wednesday. April 3, at 7:3O
o'clock pm. The guests of honor will
be the British Ambassador, Sir EsmP
Howard, and Lady Isabella Howard
the Canadian Minister. the Hon. Mr.
Massey, and Mrs. Massey; Bishop
Freeman of Washington, Or. j. H.
Cody of Toronto, Mr.. David Burke
president Of the Canadian Club OF
Philadelphia; Mr.. e. N. Scott. president
of the New York City Club. and DR.. j.
Stanley Durkee of Brooklyn. N. Y,
past president Of the Washington club
Canadians and their friends are cor
daily invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24

Foresters, seeking the seed Of cone
bearing trees for planting. watch the
squirrels and raid their large hordes
of cones.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Episcopal Home Benefit
Foreseen as Big Success

Many persons are interested in the
card party to be given at the Willard
Hotel, Tuesday. April 2. for the benefit
of the Episcopal Church Home for the
Aged. Demands for tables and dona-
tons have been most gratifying to the
committee in charge of the event Mrs.
William Charming johnson is president
of the board of managers of the home.
The card party is being given by the
members at large, of which, Mrs,
Everard Robinson Todd Is chairman.
On her committee are: Mrs William ~
Brown, Mrs. Hughes Oliphant, Mrs,
Watson Freeman Clark, Mrs. w. H.
Roland, Mrs w. N. Collamer and Mrs.
J. Harvey Wattles. 1t is being spon-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24

David Rittenhouse of Germantown.
for whom Philadelphia most exclusive
residence section has been named, was
matchmaker of Colonial days who
later became a distinguished astrono-
rieY, this republics first, and who serv-
ed his native State most successfully
as treasurer. He was the first director
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
British Plumbers Hit.

Briton's plumbers are in hot water as
a result of the cold Winter They are
being blamed for many things, and the
fact that they garnered riches while fro
zen pipes burst, has added to their un-
popularity. The British have awakened
TO the fact that their plumbing is net
right. Some hold the architects to
blame 100 per cent, but many include
the plumbers in the condemnation. One
of the chief defects has been the plae-
ing of water tanks in exposed places
near the roof. In Central Europe. where
the Winter are invariably severe, water
pipes and tanks are placed in FROST
proof positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Patronesses Named for
Dav Nursery Benefit

Additional patronnesses for the bene-
fit card party to be given at the May
flower Hotel, April 2, from 2 to o'clock.
for the Mira Mccoy Day Nursery are:
Mrs. Watson Freeman Clarke, Mrs. N.
McDermott, Mrs. John Hays Hammond,
Mrs. Frank Fuller. Mrs. w. P. Stearns.
Mrs. Dennis Epson, Mrs. Frederick c.
Hicks and Mrs. w. H. Walker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-24
Women's City Club Tea
Hostesses' Announced

Miss Margaret Patch. Miss Julia
Conner, Miss Grace Osgood and Mrs,
Richard Seeley Jones will be hostesses
at the tea, given by the Women's City
Club this afternoon at the clubhouse,
% Jackson place. from 4:3o to O'Clock,
for members of the club and their
guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01
RISE IN RIVER HALTED.
Cumberland Waters Are Stationary,
With Prospect of Receding.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. April R.-Its
"hunp" gone, the Cumberland River
was stationary here last night at 81 feet
II feet above food stage.
The hump visible in the channel as
long as the river was rising, vanished
during the night and the stream
stopped spreading. If fair weather con-
tinues, it will remain stationary for
about 48 hours and then start receding,
according to the Weather Bureau.
It will take the river several days to
get back into its banks. 1t has reached
10 and IL blocks away to inundate bust
ness houses and homes.
Only the roofs of large warehouses
and factories near the banks were visi
BILE today. Residents of southeast Nash
vile took their Easter outings in boats.
About 600 families were being cared for
in temporary quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01
New Printed
VOiles
38c yd:.

in this assortment are pretty,
hard-twisted crisp chiffon voiles,
dainty batisteS and dimitieS, In
lovely, Summary designs on dark
and light grounds, all fast colors.
Wolfe dresses, made by Vogue
patterns will be worn by living
models.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01
Smart Slip-on
Fabric Gloves
Washable
69c pr.

Very smart, very practical
gloves for Summer-at a most
attractive low price. The popu-
lar slip-on style of washable
fabric, saddle sewn, and finished
at top with scallops. Choice Of
gray, maple, mode, oak and
cocoa in sizes 51a to 81a.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-04-01

Sale of Stamps
All This Week
Hundreds of bargain values,
in everything from ten cent
sets and packets to large collec-
tions. One of the largest stock
Of stamps in the city Tor your
selection.
IF you are interested in the
fascinating hobby of stamp COL
lecting, come yourself and bring
your friends with you, to see our
unusual display collection. 1t
will show you why more than a
million people in the United
States find pleasure in collecting
postage stamps.
Be sure to ask for free copies
OF our beautifully illustrated
price lists and our booklet, 1.-THE
Fierv Thorn and Other Stories
From Stamps, and HotO to Start
Collection"
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05
AT. OF |. TO PLAN
SOUTHERN DRIVE
Green Calls Meeting of 105
Affiliated Union Leaders
for November IL.

The American Federation Of Labor
has moved to meet the challenge of
some employers In the South that 1t
Is communistic and destructionist by
calling upon the presidents of los af-
fliated labor unions to send representa-
tives to Washington on November IL to
plan an intensive organization cam
paign in Southern States.
In a letter sent to heads OF various
unions, William Green, president, and
Frank Morrison, secretary, said: THE
officers and members Of the American
Federation Of Labor must respond to the
appeal of the Southern workers for as
sistance and help.
I'VE must give to them and to the in
duStrial situation in the South the con-
structive service which the American
Federation Of Labor is prepared to give
Let us accept the challenge which
comes to us from those extremists
among employers of the South who class
tfy the American Federation of Labor
as communist and deStructionist."
Calling of the conference was an aft
ermath of the Toronto convention Of
the federation last month, at which re-
cent events in the Southern textile in
dustry we're recalled and President
Green instructed to press for organi-
cation of workers in the section.
More than million workers are en-
ployed in the region where the cam
paign is to be conducted, and the con-
ference in Washington will be asked to
formulate a policy that will be accepta-
BILE to all elements among Southern
workers regardless Of craft or calling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05
WIFE WHO STABBED
MATE MAY GO FREE
Self-Defense Plea Is Likely to Re,
suit in Officials Refusing to
Bring Murder Charge.
By the Associated Press.

Sy the Associated SreSs.
DETROIT, November 5.-A plea of
self-defense. which Mrs Louise Stein
made to police in connection with her
confession to stabbing to death her
husband, Meyer Stein, veteran "crou-
pier" in the Ecorse gambling house of
Lefty" Clark, may result in no charge
being made against Mrs. Stein, Duncan
c. McCrea, assistant prosecuting attor-
ney, said yesterday.
Mrs. Stein admitted she fatally
stabbed Stein when he returned from
Ecorse drunk and attempted to beat
her, because he had lost all his money
in a dice game. Whether a homicide
charge will be made against her will
depend on the verdict Of a coroner's
jury. McCrea said. Both McCrea and
Detective Lieut. John Hoffman, who
heard her confession, said they were
convinced she acted in self-defense.
Stein died while being taken to the
hospital. His wife, who reported md
ing MIN, told police at first that he had
stabbed himself. She said Stein had
lost large sums at the Ecorse gambling
resort and on such occasions he always
came home drunk. He has a record of
% arrests on charges Of drunkenness.
disturbing the peace and frequenting a
gambling resort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05
BANDIT IS SURPRISED
AND TAKEN FOR TRIAL
Whitley Walker Suddenly Placed
in Car to Face Court in
Oklahoma Town.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BORGER, Tex, November 5.-whitey
Walker, notorious outlaw, wanted on
half dozen criminal charges In Texas
and Oklahoma, much to the surprise
Of his lawyers and himself, was In Okla
homa today to face trial on robbery
charges.
One man, Curtis Black. already has
drawn a 99-year sentence in the rob-
berry for which Walker is to be tried
at Ada, Okla, and, according to Dis
trtct Attorney Glen Calhoun, who was
TO have prosecuted Walker here, the
prisoner went back to Oklahoma In fear
and trembling.
Walker did not leave without a
struggle. Handcuffed as he was, he at
tempted to throw himself out of an au-
tomobile when he realized he was being
taken to Oklahoma
Because of lack of material witnesses
District Attorney Calhoun sought and
obtained continuance when walkers
trial for the Staying of two Hutchinson
County peace officers came I'D at Stin-
nett, county seat of this county, yes
terday. Sheriff Fred Bowles of Ada,
armed with extradition papers, had
waited quietly In town for several DAYS.
Not suspecting any immediate move to
bring Walker to trial or take him back
to Oklahoma, his attorney, Dewitt
Bonner of Temple, Tex, was on a train
on his way home when Sheriff Moore
and State Ranger took Walker from
his cell and placed him in an auto
mobile.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05

RUFFLED ORGANDIES- fashioned into dainty
curtains for miady's boudoirs. Their delightful
colorings are the rainbow's favorite pastes Com
plete with tie-backs. valance. 2L4 yards long.
Ruffled Rayon Marquisettes. ....... $3.50 pair
Embroidery colored MarquiSette Curtains; with
Valances OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES S6.75
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05
MIRIAM WRIGHT TO SUE.
Architect Owes Her $4,000 Ali.
mony. Divorced Wife SAYS.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. November 5 up.
Miriam Noel Wright, divorced wife of
Frank Lloyd Wright. the internationally
known architect, announced last night
that she will start an action against her
former husband seeking alimony ar
rears Of $4,000.
She claims that Wright has failed to
make payments on the Judgment
awarded by a court after their divorce
and now is two years behind. An at
tachment. she said, may be sought on
the 81 100000 hotel he now is building
at Phoenix Ariz.
The 1929 pineapple crop In Hawaii
AXceeded that If 1923
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-05
Four CHEEKY Windows-Four Smart Window Fashions
a. -Four woodward G Lothrop Feature Prices

SWISS POINT NETS-with living room prestige
Beautifully tailored-6ve lovely designs. Ecru
tones
Tailored Filet Net Curtains. ............$6 pail
Tailored Patterned Net Curtains. .$6.7S paii
Fringed Filet Net Curtains. .... $3.50 to $16.st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
ROBINSON TRACES
MASONIC HISTORY
Officials of Fl Clubs in Dis
trict Installed at Joint
Meeting.

Senator Arthur R. Robinson of
Indiana traced the history of Masonry
in the principal speech at the joint in
stallation ceremonies held last night at
the Willard Hotel for the induction into
Office of the officers of 81 Masonic clubs
of the District of Columbia. The meet
ing was attended by about 1900 men
and women. j. Boyd Dexter was master
of ceremonies and delivered the charge
to the incoming officers, and j. O. Burn
ham acted as marshal.
NO man can have been a Mason
without having become better man."
declared Senator Robinson, who is a
SD degree Mason. THE lodgeroom has
been the watch star of the Republic"
he said, land the great Masonic prin-
ciples, the principles Of America"
School Progress Cited.
Great progress at the School of For
eign Service at George Washington Uni
versity was reported to the gathering
by Mr.. Dexter in his talk before the
installation of the officers. The school
is endowed by the Masonic order.
Wisdom D. Brown, recently elected
grand master of Masons for the District
of Columbia. made his first public ap-
pearance since his election and spoke
on the principles of Masonry. Included
in those attending the ceremonies were:
Capt. Cheney l.. Bertholf, first vice
president Of the National League of Ma
sonic Clubs; Lynn H. Troutman, past
president of the advisory board and
past president of the League of Masonic
Clubs; Melville d. Hensey, past presi
dent of the board and State president
for the District of the league; William
MuSser, past president of the advisory
board of the league, and Charles P.
Stark and Frank J. Day, vice presidents
for the District of the national league.
List of Officers.
The following officers of the local
clubs assumed their duties last night:
Angle Club-D. G. Dow, president
Robert A. Glib, vice president; c. E.
Rabbit, secretary; j. E. Weigel, treas
urer; r. E. Simons, marshal, and George
Weitzel, herald
Anchor Club-John o. Bowen, presi-
dent; George j. Bentley, vice president;
A. F. Koch, secretary; Daniel G. Car
penter, treasurer, and Albert D. Davis,
Sergeant-at-arms.
Army Medical Center Cuba. C.
Oliver, jr, president; r. E. Murrell, vice
president; Henry c. Egloff, secretary;
w. H. Leysohn, treasurer; Thomas Liv-
ingstone, chaplain, and j. H. j. Thomas,
Sergeant-at-arms.
AShlar Cuba. G. Estes, president;
E. C. Rowley, ir., first vice president;
William Bell, second vice president;
John H Gibson, third vice president;
Daniel T. Taylor, fourth vice president,
and Guy B. Tippens, secretary-treasurer.
Cabletow Club--E l.. Grear presi-
dent; L. L. Sherfey. first vice president:
H. F. Brown, second vice president; r.
w. Van Fossen, secretary: w. c. Fur,
treasurer; r. H. Thompson, chaplain:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-11
OLD LETTER RECALLS
CHURCH'S FORMATION
Anniversary of Organization of
Western Presbyterian Congrega-
ton Will Be Celebrated Tonight.

Organization IA years of ago of the
Western Presbyterian Church, the an
niversary of which will be celebrated
with a reception tonight, also marking
payment of the debt for purchase OF a
site for new building. is recalled IN a
letter .yritten in 1855 by Rev. John c.
Smith, pastor of the Fourth Pre6by-
terrain Church.
The letter. the original of which is in
the possession of Mrs. Lulu c. Coburn
of the Portner Apartments, Fifteenth
and u streets, written in the flowing
penmanship of a century ago on. paper
yellowed with age, follows:
This certifleS that Mrs. Ellen Au-
glsta Denham is member OF the
Fourth Presbyterian Church in good
and regular standing and as such she
is hereby dismissed at her own request
to unite in the organization of new
Presbyterian church (flrSt Ward) by
the committee of presbytery appointed
for that purpose last April" It is dated
at Washington January II, 1885.
Mrs. Coburn, granddaughter OF Mrs.
Denham. is one of the church's oldest
attending members, having been en-
rolled Sc years ago.
When organized. the Western Presby-
terrain Church was housed in a small
frame building at the northwest corner
of Twenty-second and streets, with
Rev. T. N. Haskell as pastor.
Tonight's reception, planned by Rev.
J. Harvey Durham, pastor, will be held
from 8 to 10 o'clock.