Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-09
CATHEDRAL GROUP
QAISES g 100000
DURING PAST YEAR
Workers in 200 Cities Obtain
Gifts Covering Present
Commitments.
PLAN IMPRESSIVE RITE
HONORING WASHINGTON
Ceremonies in 1882 to Observe
200th Anniversary of His
Birth Revealed.

Donations totaling s2,000,000 have
been credited to the National Cathedral
building fund since last May, an amount
which covers existing commitments with
little residue for future needs, Edwin
N. Lewis, executive secretary of the
National Cathedral Association, reported
today to the annual meeting of that
body.
Some 800 members of the organiza-
ton, a fellowship of benefactors. with
branches in 200 cities, we're in at
tendance. Right Rev. James E.
Freeman, Bishop of Washington pre-
sided at the session, which opened at
IL o'clock.
Mr.. Lewis reported that LOO new
members have been enrolled in the asso-
citation since last May. and committees
organized in 100 additional commune
ties throughout the United States, for
the purpose of furthering the Cathedral
project Gen. John j. Pershing is di-
recting the work
Mr.. Lewis reported that 306.161 per-
sons have visited the cathedral since
last May.
Tower Work Authorized.
Construction work is now being CEN
tered on the vaulted passageways of
the nave crypt and the children's
chapel, it was reported by Very Rev.
G. G. F. Bratenahl, dean of Washing
ton. Construction contracts for the
building of the nave crypts and the
foundations of the western towers, in
volving 1866, 900, recently were author
lied, he said.
Plans for an impressive religious serv-
ice las eliminating spiritual note to
the countrywide celebration of the
200th anniversary of the birth of George
Washington" were announced at the
meeting this morning by former Sem
ator George w. Pepper of Pennsylvania,
chairman Of the associations executive
committee.
The observance will be held in the
National Cathedral, February %, 1882,
Mr.. Pepper said IS an appropriate
tribute to Washington, who is credited
with originating the idea of establish
ing great church for national pur-
poses in the Capital.
Completion in Time Seen.
Mr.. Pepper predicted that the cross
ing. together with the north and south
transepts. would be completed in time
for the celebration. Funds for the two
in Nationwide campaign under di-
rection of Gen. John j. Pershing, char
man Of the national committee.
Mr.. Pepper pointed out that facilities
for $500 worsnipers will be available by
February of 1882 under the building
plans.
Other speakers at this mornings ses-
sion. were Vincent r. Massey, Canadian
Minister to the United States, and DR..
William Holland Wilmer, head of the
Wilmer Institute at Johns Hopkins, who
discussed cathedral building from the
standpoint of laymen. Very Rev. G. G.
F. Bratenaill, dean of Washington, also
gave a brief talk.
Holy Communion Celebrated.
Other features of the days program,
arranged in connection with this morn
jrgs annual meeting, included the cele-
bration of holy communion at 7:30
O'Clock this morning in Bethlehem
Chapel.
At 10 O'Clock the altar in the chapel
If st. Joseph of Arimathea was dedi-
Gated. Following the business meeting
j buffet luncheon was served on the
grounds, while the highlight locked
forward to on the afternoon program
was the laying at O'Clock. of the
cornerstone for the lower school of ST.
Adams with Bishop Freeman officiating
The school building when completed
for the Fall term, will accommodate 100
boys.
Evening prayer service was scheduled
at 4 O'Clock. followed half hour later
by q meeting of the national executive
committee.