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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
15
The Delta Oxford shoes appeal to diverse tastes from extremes to conservative, blending snap and style with proper proportion for comfort. They are valued for price, offering best $3.50 footwear value in dun metal calf and patent leathers, featuring large eyelets and military heels.
Attorneys for George E Green and W D Doremus await the government’s full case in a Post Office fraud trial linking them to a bribe involved conspiracy over canceling machines. Evidence so far outlines Beavers connection and potential payments, with defense outlining to rely on government proof to frame the defendants’ intent and authority.
The monthly choir evening at First Presbyterian Church featured Schumann and Meyer-Helmund solos, readings by Rev Donald O. C. MacLend, and anthems including Sanctus and Gloria. Mrs Shutt on organ and Mrs Roberts soloed, with offertory and congregation hymns. concludes with Mozart's Gloria and sevenfold Amen after benediction. A lawn fete by Dr MacLeod's class and Children's Day service next Sunday are noted.
Picnic season opens as June events fill Luna Park with churches lodges unions and other groups planning outings. Readied dates include June 6 Losar Women's Legion June 12 Women's Bindery Union June 11 Georgetown day June 25 Washington Union June 21 Vermont Avenue Christina Church and more across July and August. Velvet Beatie Cream advertised by druggists ends.
Children's Day service at McKendree M E Church on Massachusetts Avenue near Ninth Street north awed began at 11 o clock. Pastor Dr Hubbard led prayers after which two infants Annie Blair Springer and Isaac Ames Bowbeer were baptized. The program featured songs recitations and solos by many children and the junior choir. Commitee in charge included Mesdames J H Wester Annie Conway Latham Mamie Fowler and James Conn with Kate Bowbeer at organ and Annie Conway as reader.
Solemn high mass was held at the Catholic University yesterday at 9:30 A.M. by Rector Mgr OConnell with Rev F A Ryan and Mr Hennessey assisting. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev John Damen Maguire Ph D. Commencement events include commendment exercises on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. presided by the apostolic delegate with Bishop Hoban delivering the commencement oration. Degrees to be conferred include theology Licentiate and Doctorate, philosophy, law, and engineering degrees to various graduates.
Children filled streets in white robes as Palm decorations and wildflowers adorned church interiors. Classes sang and recited in Sunday school, sermons highlighted Christ’s life and Bible tales, churches opened their main auditoriums to large young congregations.
Children at Tennallytown Baptist Church observed a Children’s Day program featuring recitations and music led by a chorus of young girls singing The Butterfly Song. Participants included Florence Jones Addie Dean Gracie Jones Hilda Thily Elsie Jones and many others with adult support from Mamie Duvall Ligie Wells and teachers and neighbors assisting in the program.
At children's day exercises yesterday the ninth street Christian Church raised 671 for foreign mission work. The program featured Rev. E B Bagby, the Sunday school children, teachers, Mrs Paddon as chair, Mrs Nichol guiding the children, and Frank Carpenter leading the music with an orchestra led by Mr Harrigan. Washington Architectural Club elected W D Windom as president, P C Adams as vice president, Hay McAllaters secretary, W Youngs treasurer, L Simon, BB Wheaton, and L Harding as directors, with W B Olmsted and L J Weissenborn as auditors. bylaws amendment adopted.
An advertisement extols pure cream ice cream and invites readers to compare Washington clothing stores for quality and price. It promises the best value and urges impartial price comparisons to justify shopping at The Man's Store and similar outlets. The tone stresses money value and customer satisfaction.
Rev Dr Mullins delivered the baccalaureate sermon to George Washington University's graduating class, drawing lessons from the San Francisco disaster. He urged mastery of body and nature, urging construction of durable character as well as buildings. Services were held at Continental Hall with a brief program concluding commencement week.
Chaplain Pierce at Fort Myer led an open air evensong at Ss Peter and Paul Cathedral calling for Christian unity and a simpler creed. The vestment choir with the Fort Myer Band performed as Rev G B C Bratenahl and Chaplain Pierce spoke urging compromise and a universal gospel approach. Three in attendance.
A partial bulletin page notes Gregor Kramm traveling to New York for Germany on the Fine Brats Wwithels, with fare and timing details. It also lists assorted shop offerings, prices, stamps, and local business notices, including Pennsylvania Association meeting in Maryland Building and various ads for foods, wines, and services.
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