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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1909

Page

27

East Washington opens southeast YMCA tonight at Fifth and Virginia

East Washington unveils its southeast YMCA with a remodeled building, about 400 members enrolled, and an open house starting at 7 PM. Delegations from the center branch attend as basketball teams play. General Secretary Cooper will speak on YMCA methods and purposes.

East Washington Young Men's Christian Association Southeast Fifthtreet Virginia Avenue Committee of Management Berle Cooper Washington Association Ezra Gould BB Earnshaw Henry P Blair W H Hocke C L Harding Richard Kingsman F H Kretching PF Pickford WB Robison Ww S Small EH Simpson Thomas W. Strath Moi Weller William DeLacy Albert M' Read Charles W i Skimer T F Schrader H J Nossek Sarector

Fred Niblo Tours Scotland In Travel Talk

Fred Niblo presented the fourth in his travel talk series at the Columbia Theater last night detailing a Scotland itinerary from Edinburgh to John O Groats. He highlighted scenic features and moving pictures of Thorso cliffs Ben Nevis Loch Katrine Loch Lomond Burns birthplace the Forth bridge Wick herring fisheries Highland soldiers and the Dreadnought in action. The lecture repeats Friday at 2 o clock.

Fred Niblo Columbia Theater Scotland Edinboro John O’groat Mr Niblo Thorso Ben Nevis Loch Katrine Loch Lomond Buirting Robert Burns Cantilever Bridge Firth of Forth Wick

Daughters Elect Officers of Hes Chapter UDC in Meeting

At the regular meeting of Robert Hes Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy officers were elected for the ensuing year: President Mrs Harry Wheatley, first vice president Mr James Wrenn, second vice president Mrs Belle Riley, recording secretary Miss Margaret V McCabe, corresponding secretary Miss Julian Kinsolying, treasurer Mrs G Derrick, historian Mrs Babcock, custodian Mrs Albert Carter, parliamentarian Mrs Eugenia Zea Rol Wns, and chaplain Mrs Georgie Lawton Morgan. The retiring president Mrs J E Mulcure was honored with a silver ice cream spoon token for faithful service. Also reported death of Emma Lind Cook wife of James R Cook of the Weather Bureau, at her residence 207 M watrest northwest. Born in London, she came to the U S as a child and resided in Washington since 18, with church membership Episcopel Church. Survived by husband, a son and four daughters: James S Cook of the Post Office Department, Mrs Daniel Garges, Mrs Philip Doherty, Mrs BE Prato of this city, and Mrs J B Dyke of Roaneville Ind.

Robert Hes United Daughters of the Confederacy Harry Wheatley James Tv" Wrenn Georgie Lawton Morgan J E Mulcure Ies Emma L. Cook Emma Lind Cook James R Cook Weather Bureau Watrest Northwest Cook London Washington Saginaw Mich Episcopel Church Benieea James 5 PogtoGies Department Daniel Garges Philip Doherty Bei’ Prato J B Dyke Roaneville Ind

Reformation Day Observances Across Lutheran Churches

The Rev Paul A Menzel preached German sermons on Cleansing the Temple of God at Concordia Lutheran Church Wisconsin Ave and Volta Place. Luther anniversary services marked by German and English sermons, special music, and notes on church history including the Wartburg lessons and the Evangelical Lutheran Church founding.

Paul A. Menzel St. Paule Concordia Lutheran Church Paul A Menzel Engiteh Luther Atay Jon Wartburg Emile Mori Luther Place Memorial Church Theological Institute of the Revangelical Synod Goncoria Lutheran Church Carl F Bergner Zign Lutheran Church Bergner Evangelical Lutheran Church

Duty of Responsibility Addressed by Guthrie at YMCA

The Rev Dr Charles B Guthrie spoke to hundreds at the YMCA Symnasium on individual responsibility for Christian men. He urged clean living and thinking, saying duties should not be shirked, and warned against waiting for grand opportunities while noting great results often arise from ordinary acts.

Charles B Guthre Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church Young Mens

Church in New Dress at North Carolina Avenue Church

North Carolina Avenue Methodist Protestant Church marked its 37th anniversary with morning services. Pastor Rev Richard L Stapley delivered a sermon on building churches. Evening worship featured a message by Mir Shipley on the definite work of the church. The church had been closed two weeks for renovations.

North Carolina Avenue Methodist Richard L Stapley Mir Shipley

Honor to the Aged Old People's Service at West Washington Baptist

An old people's service was held at the West Washington Baptist Church yesterday morning. Special laws were reserved for the elderly. The pastor, Rev. D Gaw, spoke on Heaven. A special musical program was given by the choir.

West Washington Baptist Church Heaven Chow

DAR Chapter Plans Gateway to Old Mound Cemetery

The Marietta Daughters of the American Revolution seek funds to build a gateway at Mound Cemetery, famed as resting place of Revolutionary officers and soldiers. Notable interments include Return Jonathan Meigs and Commodore Whipple, with a nod to local historic figures and a call for support from both women of quality and men of affairs.

Old Mound Cemetery Marietta Daughters of the American Revolution Mound Cemetery United States Jonathan Melgs Benedict Amoli Quebec Middletown Corin Indy Jonathan Jonathan Meigs Pli Commodore Whippie

Home Type of Heaven as a Public School Ideal

The Rev Z H Copp preached at Bethany Chapel about domestic relations as part of public education shaping Washington life. He urged broadening the school curriculum to teach marriage, family duties, and parental responsibility, including medical and moral fitness for marriage.

Bethany Chapel Thirteenth and C Streets Zed H. Copp Washington Joseph Mary Jesus Copp Ita Adam Biya Mamage

Knights of Columbus Leader Promotes Scholarships and Columbus Statue

Supreme Knight James A Flaherty addressed nearly 500 knights at a ball in EH street, urgingto raise 40000 for scholarships at Catholic University and to erect a Columbus statue at Union Station plaza. State Deputy Donovan welcomed him as Washington and Potomac councils sent their greetings amid applause. Dr Shahan of Catholic University spoke on the group’s work and future.

James A Flaherty Philadelphia Knights of Columbus EH Street Thomas J Donovan E P Harrington Washington W. Carr Keane Council J H Pellen Carroll Council Catholic University Christopher Cohmbus Congress Union Station Flaherty Columbus Tess Anan Dr Shahan Thomas J Shahan William de~ Lacy Hisherty Rauscher 3

Laying of Cornerstone for Alexander Memorial Baptist Church

The cornerstone of the new Alexander Memorial Baptist Church at Twenty seventh and W streets was laid at 2:15 yesterday afternoon. Commissioner Henry B. F Macfarland delivered the principal address, congratulating the colored community on fund-raising for the house of worship. Dean Isaac Clark and President Wilbur P Thirkield of Howard University spoke briefly, with Dr Johnson presiding. The site fronts 100 feet on Twenty seventh street and the building is about half completed. Rev William B Carroll, a Howard theology graduate, leads the parish and organized the building fund. The new structure will cost about $20,000.

New Alexander Memorial Baptist Church Twenty Seventh W Streets Henry B. F Macfarland House of Worship Isaac Clark Howard Unversity School of Theology Wilbur P Thirkield Fiso Dr Johnson Wiliam B Carroll Howard University School of Theology

M KENDREe RALLY DAY AT McKENZEE METHODIST CHURCH

Rally day at McKenree Methodist Church featured Sunday school pupils and Epworth Leaguers with decorated halls and prizes. Program included recitations, solos, readings, and a Festival Orchestra concert directed by Albert P Johnston, concluding with an address by Rev Dr Wilbur Thirufeld of Howard University.

Epworth McKen‘aree Methodist Biscopel Robert F. Bells Clase R V Belt Rawin Tomlinson Mies Mather Ine Jenkins Nettie | Smith Zula Shippare Eisle White Margaret Poole Allen Dannehour Pasttor RL Wright Jamarka Frank T Israel Donald Morehouss Mrs Manchester Apollo Orchestra Albert P Johnston Battmann Laurendeau Worrell Silbersack Roberts Epworth League Jesus Schnecker Edwin Callow God Reddegrer

Laymer's Crusade Indorsed by Potomac Synod

Special to The Washlington Pont reports the Potomac synod of the Reformed Church final day sessions endorsed Laymerena Missionary Movement and adopted an aggressive missionary policy. The synod elected Rev. William Schaeffer, Rev. J David Miller, and Rev. C Clever to the Board of Education, and appointed trustees and directors for Mercerburg Academy, Womans College, Franklin and Marshall College, and other synod boards.

Washlington Pont Woodstock Potomac Synod The Reformed Church William Schaeffer J David Miller C. Clever Board of Regents Mercersburg Academy M Peightel E J Bonbreke W J Zacharias Womans College A Brodbeck Franklin and Marshall College W ‘Wettal Blaynedie Board of Home Missions T J Barkley Whber Eb‘ Embhoff Synod J Barkley George S' Garber Dencolless Home R L Bair Ellis S Hay Catawba College Hacker J C Leonard C B Meller M J Rowe J ‘T Hedrick J D, Andrew

Florists to Show Freak Plants at Botanic Garden Event

Superintendent William R. Smith of the Botanic Garden will lend the Florists Club select freak plants from government hothouses for an extraordinary show at the Masonic Temple next week. The exhibit features curious plant life and a so-called mother in law plant leaf said to paralyze the tongue for hours. Prot Pietoria's Orchestra and local singers are to perform as part of the festival of music and flowers with broad floor representation expected from most Washington formats.

Waliam R. Smith Botanic Garden Masonic Temple Smith Central Africa Pietoria Washington

Market notices and vendor advertisements in ity bulletin

A garbled bulletin lists merchants and products including Perfection brand goods, EH Snyder & Co Tailors, Altamont Spring Water, Fst Natural Gas, and Gaverly's Plumbing. It references Arlington Betting Co, Rud Aldomate burners, and hotel services with sparse readable details and contact hints amid noisy OCR.

Prandig Grocerie Arlington Betting Co Europe EH Snyder & Co Altamont Cruteleni W. P Mason Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Notine Bath C. A. Muddlman & Co. Agente

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